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TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by biikeys(m): 5:55pm On Feb 20
This thread is at its slowest pace ever. Hopefully things change soon and more students can get study/immigration opportunities!
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by biikeys(m): 12:47pm On Nov 29, 2024
Samuell2019:
F2 visa application
The husband and wife couldn't apply together because the husband isn't in the country at the moment.
Location: Lagos Embassy
Result: Denied

Transcript

VO: Why are you going to the US?
F2 applicant: I’d like to go spend some time with my spouse, who is starting a PhD in ____ at ______ University.

VO: (cuts conversation off) How long have you been married?
F2 applicant: Today makes it 4 months we’ve been married. We’ve been together for 5 years.

VO: When did you meet?
F2 applicant: We met in 2019, we were in final year in school.

VO: (Proceeds to have a long conversation with two other VOs)
How long would you be there for?
F2 applicant: A month so I can return to my ……

VO: So why aren’t you applying for a visiting visa B1 B2
F2 applicant: I applied for F2 since my husband holds an F1…..

V.O: (Cuts conversation off while typing and focusing on her screen)…Since you’d spent a month, why are you not applying for a visiting visa? How am I supposed to believe you’d return?
F2 applicant: I have a growing career and a business to return to. We recently acquired a piece of land to start building our future home. I will be supervising the building project, and I have the land documents here….

V.O: I don’t need to see that (continues typing). What do you do? How much do you make?
F2 applicant: I tell how much I make and what I do. Then, proceed to say, we’re a really young couple, and I’d like to spend my next annual leave in January with my husband.

V.O: I’m sorry you do not qualify (hands blue paper).

I'd really appreciate any help on how to proceed in the future.
Wrong category of visa. If truly going for a month, you do a visit visa. If you plan on moving over to stay with him, then F2 can be appropriate.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by biikeys(m): 7:17pm On Oct 13, 2024
Rach86:
Thanks so much, God bless you. I'm grateful for the compilation of schools that accept HND.

But if I may ask, what are the step for WES evaluation. Thanks
It's fairly straightforward on their website https://www.wes.org/
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by biikeys(m): 7:15pm On Oct 13, 2024
Highzhikk:
Where is @OyoTunjiUSA?. I am honestly not done with him until sanity is restored on this thread and people can gain relevant information from this thread as it has always been. I am guessing he went into hibernation until everyone has forgotten and move on and then he will come back to his notorious ways or he will probably change his username again and continue peddling misinformation.

Shine your eyes everyone.
People come, people leave..Nothing new
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by biikeys(m): 1:09am On Aug 21, 2024
TWoods:
14 years with a PhD, never worked a day in academia and it was the best decision I ever made. Do you live in the United States? There are tons of Phds working in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry.
There are several examples of this!
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by biikeys(m): 4:30pm On Jan 04, 2024
arama2022:
Hello JohnZak, thank you for the insightful information. I have a couple of questions. Do I have to be currently enrolled in a school for me to renew my F1visa? I graduated last year and on OPT. I intend to start a new semester in fall. Is there a long queue before getting an interview date and what could be grounds for refusal? Need to say, I already have my canadian visit visa.
Not the best time to renew after graduation. The question will be why do you need a visa since you already graduated right? Better to look at H1b/EB GC of if you want, you re-enroll afresh for a Masters or PhD and then go get a renewal.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by biikeys(m): 6:45pm On May 01, 2023
Frenchturnup:
Lecturers and students deserve to be denied visas because they abuse the educational route to run from the country.

While politicians should be approved visas so they can learn from other countries how to use our little resources to our advantage.
shocked
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by biikeys(m): 6:09pm On Mar 15, 2023
Don't be deceived by the 5k, look at what's left..that's a lot in my opinion

Tkulthenoble:
Hi Fam, I need your help here. I got only 5k Schlarship out of 54k with living expenses, I emailed the school for clarification regarding the 5k scholarship and they confirmed that the total is 5k, even tho I am ready to pay out of pocket, should I still push them for more or I should just go ahead and pay out of pocket. Your opinion would be much appreciated here. Thanks
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by biikeys(m): 5:19pm On Jan 12, 2022
GboyegaD:
Oga Bee,
A ki yin ooo. How have you been?
Good Boss smiley
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by biikeys(m): 7:21pm On Jan 11, 2022
For anyone interested in applying to Columbia, this is a great opportunity:

"The Amazon MS Fellowship at Columbia Engineering is designed to increase the participation of students from underrepresented groups in graduate programs in STEM disciplines.


The Amazon MS Fellowship includes:

Full tuition and fees for completing the MS degree program requirements

A chance to participate in an internship at Amazon during academic semesters and the summer

Supervision from industry professionals and a chance to be considered for career opportunities at Amazon after completing MS studies


Interested students are invited to apply for admission to the following MS programs at Columbia Engineering:

Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics
Applied Mathematics: MS
Applied Physics: MS
Materials Science and Engineering: MS
Medical Physics: MS
Computer Science
Computer Science: MS
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering: MS
Computer Engineering: MS
Industrial Engineering and Operations Research
Business Analytics: MS
Financial Engineering: MS
Industrial Engineering: MS
Management Science and Engineering: MS
Operations Research: MS

More information on our programs can be found on the Columbia Engineering Admission https://www.gradengineering.columbia.edu/admissions.


Please note in particular our Applications Deadlineshttps://www.gradengineering.columbia.edu/graduate-admissions/application-requirements."
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by biikeys(m): 5:35pm On Jan 11, 2022
Trevon91:
I am currently at Lapour hotel and their service lipsrsealed lipsrsealed Water finished while I was bathing today and it wasn't funny, soap foam was over my body ... I called them but they didn't respond until after 20 minutes after I had use cold bottled water to finish my bath ��������. Their WiFi isn't working too and I paid 15k/ night. I came here because of your recommendation.
lol
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by biikeys(m): 12:43am On Nov 16, 2021
imperiouxx:
Thank you!
Long time imperiouxx..Hope you've been good. Any updates on embassy dates for visit visas that you are aware of?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by biikeys(m): 11:25pm On Jan 25, 2021
kpolli:
Actually 2012; yes I'm good... And you?

Good to see this thread doing well and even inspiring similar threads for other countries.
Good too. I know
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by biikeys(m): 2:25am On Jan 24, 2021
kpolli:
SNHU? Don't use that school. Apply to another school. It's known as an online school so how will you convince the VO that you can't just do the course online instead
I remember this username from 2013 or so on this thread. Hope you're doing good
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by biikeys(m): 5:49am On Jan 17, 2021
Magma012:
Which course is more easier to get a job after studies in the USA ��
You need more than a good course to get a job after your studies...network and keep your eyes open for opportunities while still on campus
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 1:01am On Jun 27, 2020
fairheart:
For going to the US yourself, your level of knowledge and how you see life and your field has been influenced and expanded, and enriched.
If you are to return to Nigeria after studies for work, you will certainly have some edge over those who never left. What did that tell us? There are certainly Americans that can fill those H1B jobs, but an organization that really wants to expand its scope and influence, and not shrink, but compete in a world that INNOVATIVE IDEAS rule, will NEVER limit its workforce to its country of origin -- or it will suffer a lot of disadvantages. This is why it will be IMPOSSIBLE for Trump to permanently ban H1B visa! He cannot succeed in this area, because any attempt to stop foreign workers from coming to the US to work in those organizations will limit their ability to tap into diverse minds, from different countries, for such organization enrichment. This is how it works!
You'll be surprised he doesn't have to, directly
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 11:52pm On Apr 30, 2020
GboyegaD:
Ogbeni, how you dey? @imperiouxx, I see you sef.
I dey o. How every every bro?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 11:32pm On Apr 12, 2020
Ashirioluwa:
After the covid-19 is over, US might not be a place to go for now. Because everything is upside down. Unemployment hit the highest number in decades. A lot still going to lose jobs after September
You're not graduating the moment you get here right? Why worry about what will happen in ~2-5 years time..If anything, economic recovery is probably well on its way by then.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 11:14pm On Apr 12, 2020
imperiouxx:
How are you doing sir? If left to him, nothing would be locked down.
Doing good Bro! I know..
Foreign AffairsRe: Boris Johnson Admitted To Hospital Over Coronavirus Symptoms by biikeys(m): 11:12pm On Apr 05, 2020
tareigns:
From the book by Sylvia Browne titled "END OF DAYS", written in the year 2008
The books also has a lot of inaccurate predictions
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 3:35pm On Mar 28, 2020
imperiouxx:
Hello all.

How is everyone doing in this covid-19 pandemic period? Schools and every training suspended indefinitely. If the situation continues this way, soon, schools in NYS will be graduating their senior healthcare students (MD, DO, PA, NP, RN, Pharm) earlier than usual to join the fight.

Social distancing and good hygiene, that's all you can do for now to be safe.

Stay safe guys!
Looks like Trump wants to open things up soon though..
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 2:43am On Dec 11, 2019
MUN19:
I wrote IELTS last year but my score was 6.0 overal. Is it sufficient to secure an admission with funding?
That's just a language test. Go for GRE if interested in funding.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 7:09pm On Oct 03, 2019
Datguybilly97:
And no one is studying in the states of Virginia
There are Nigerians students in virtually every state in the US
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m):
Timi1990:
EB3 , H1B, E34 , EW4 etc are not reliable any longer. There’s already a bill in the house on how to handle all these ; definitely the rules will be more tighter than before . Even the marriage route , there’s also new rules coming .
There are always bills in the house, many of which never pass-enough partisan politics to handle that. What matters really are USCIS rules which are becoming more and more "skills-based". Employment based green cards EB1,2,3 are still being filed regularly especially EB1,EB-2 NIW with a PhD.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 9:22pm On Aug 23, 2019
Déjà vu smiley
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 9:08pm On Aug 23, 2019
Oguibe2nice:
54 days on AP.. Last updated a day after interview.. School starting on Monday (26th August).. Texas Southern University..
Have you sent the embassy an email? Looks like you might need to defer. You should let your department and international office (Patricia and co) know what's going on.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 8:51pm On Aug 22, 2019
Nenrit:
Good evening House, hope y’all are good. I have a conference to attend in the United States on 3rd November, and I have been unable to get an interview appointment before the conference date, if there is any one that can help exchange his or her interview date or an agent that can help me secure a date around 15th or 20th of October 2019, pls contact me on 080********, I am very desperate. Thanks Cc ifyalways. Twoods. Rhoybatty. Thegamingorca.
lol @bolded
You should go to the visit visa thread
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 7:08pm On Aug 16, 2019
Brown2Green:
Please Avoid Texas State if you really need funding.
And having your uncle pay a huge deficits is becoming hillarious to the VO.

You dad is still alive and working as you said .

Things could have taken a different turn if you said your dad was retired.
You dig??
I don't agree with the bolded...in fact, Texas used to be the one state to go to for that reason
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 7:06pm On Aug 16, 2019
Sosao:
AP for 30days

I went to my bank with my sponsor today to fin out what was going on regarding the verification because I felt the embassy must have sent an email for verification.

After so many calls and waiting for hours they said my details, sponsors details were not on their system and no email has been sent for verification.

Chai!!! I felt hopeless �

At least I now know the issue is with the embassy.
My school has given me an extension till month end.

Make I go Dey look for job oooo cos this AP yaff tire me ooo
Do you know if they reached out to your school? (In case you have assistantship)
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 7:04pm On Aug 16, 2019
Sherlock5577:
Welcome to the America grin
The place clean sha and I no dey too hear this their phonetics grin.
Then the conversion rate cry I have told myself if I no buy food na hunger go finish me. Just close eye buy wetin you wan buy.
About POE, experiences vary. In my case, my passport was stamped admitted and just few moments after the CBP officer cancelled it and directed me to another room for more questioning. I missed my flight after this, and so I had to rebook my remaining flights. It wasn't funny. I got in 5 hours later than my previous ETA.
So for others coming in, just expect anything, but be your confident self and I believe it would go well with y'all!
You'll still see places
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 5:34pm On Jul 31, 2019
Time2win:
Visa Approved today https://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0006.gif
U.S Embassy Lagos.

This was my 9th attempt since 2017 that I have been trying. I did alot mistakes at the beginning that resulted in the series of refusal but God showed forth today.

I will drop transcript later
Wow..congrats!
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by biikeys(m): 3:59pm On Jul 26, 2019
Yhukay00:
Please, is talking about the class size of a school when asked why a particular school was chosen by a VO cool? P.S it's an undergrad degree
Used to work many years ago..not anymore. Look for genuine believable reasons

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