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TWoods:
INA Section 214(b). You can try, as obtaining a visa in your case is not impossible. However the fact that you already have an immigrant petition filed for you makes your chances almost slim to none.

Not quite @bolded. Having a pending immigrant petition shows immigration intent, which is generally not a good thing for someone trying to show some kind of home tie. But for a credible student, there is still a good chance. Credible in the sense of how the applicant is able to present his case along with application to the VO.

DimmyCho:
Thanksnfor your response.. the 2012 app the agent did then wasn't cool, to be honest .cos he filled that I was working on a coy,which wasn't true. That's the only false info there. Just looking for a way to make things right . But the app of 2015 and 2016dec(more than a year now) was to attend my brother's wedding. I did applied after my mom was granted. I believe people make mistakes and there should be rooms for atonement. Pls, what can I really do? Cos I'm going to study for real.
Just like a friend who was caught for fake Dubai visa 2013, he apppied every 6months but was later granted Dec 2015. His story made me know that anyone can be grant and past forgiven if he/she has good intension.
I'm saying all this cos I need a way out,thayz why I came to the house ... Abeg,make una help..
Note: no docs was asked then.
God bless you

@bolded, you try the same at an American embassy and you get banned for a very long time..While it's good to be optimistic, the US immigration system is not so forgiving when it comes to falsifying documents.
If the employment information is the only thing wrong with your previous application, get you application together again if you've not already, and apply to good schools. Write GRE and TOEFL if you can, and be transparent wrt to previous applications at your visa interview. Good luck!

ziggy3579:
Uni Findlay

I hope you have the funds to pay your tuition and also sustain yourself there..It's expensive. BTW Findlay is also one of the schools agents sometimes recommend. I hope this is not the case in your situation.

neurosci:
Pls, what if I am using two bank statements; one for my dad and one for my mum?
And what exchange rate do you think they use in checking?

Why not simply ask them, and save yourself some headache?

subtlemee:
Lucky girl,the white-thorpe also paved way if she was Ifeoma Uzoamaka Igwe this thread wouldn't have existed

Not really..actually the other way round. That she's black meant she had a 'minority' advantage

priscus:
Please house I need help. I have a very close friend. Who went to the embassy 4times he was refused student visa. The person that interview him said that the school he choose was not popular and also that why is the company sponsoring him. Please I need help. Thanks

4 times? The friend needs to be here herself.

ahahnow:
Everybody. I just submitted my application to Stanford, please pray for me. I beg you. Pray as many times as you can. Please

Is your application really competitive? If so,good. Even at that, I would still have some backup schools if you don't already. Good luck!

Perotti:
Hello house, greetings to my ogas at the top. I have a skype interview with a potential PhD supervisor for next week. Please any tips and advice?
Thank you all.
Cheers

Read a little about his research work..tie your background and interests to that. Show some zeal as well in the way you gesticulate, and be confident. You'll be fine

bbdd:
Those in the US need some info too on how to transition to the workforce.

BEST WISHES TO ALL

"Ask and thou shall recieve"

imperiouxx:
Exactly my thought. It's just for the sender to go to any cash & check place or grocery store that does WU, obtain, fill and submit the form and the cashier finishes the process within 2 mins or login to https://www.westernunion.com/us/en/home.html create an account and get it done in just a few clicks. I have used both methods before. The online method is more convenient because the sender can use debit card, credit card or bank account to pay directly to your Nigerian bank account or in person in naira/dollar.

cc Nad95

Oh yeah..the online means too

Nad95:
Pls who can help me. I want to receive $280 from somebody in the US, the option of western union was not palatable to him and he seems angry. As a busy person, he will not have the time to go thru the hassle of western union. Who can help me receive the money and send me the naira equivalent. I need help

Do you know how easy it is to send money using western union/moneygram etc? It only takes few minutes at popular grocery stores..so, there is no "hassle" there..as you call it..except you have something else in mind

ukrsc:
Good day house. I will like to get advise from. You guys. I applied for a visit visa to the states last year and I was granted. During my visit I checked out a college where I would love to start my nursing carrier all over and I was granted given the I 20 form. Am back in Nigeria now and would like to apply for a student visa. Pls I need your guide here thanks

An easy google search would have taken you to traveldocs, where it's all laid down clearly.

Emmanuelson:
Please I need answers to these questions guys

1 : is it true that in most cases students visa applicant that have been petitioned for immigrant visa (but not yet current ) by their parents or family are denied visa ? In My case my mom just petitioned for me few months ago and it won't be current till 2024 or 2025 and I've just started my masters application.


2 : will applying to schools in the same state my mom lives be a problem for me at the interview ?

Few months ago..lol..Don't worry, you case is not even close to a table. But since your mum is a permanent resident (guessing based on what you wrote), you would have to show really good home ties. You have a good job? Good grades? Applying to schools in the same state alone is a flag as well

raumdeuter:
Everyone captained Luaku.

Is there a place where y'all decide on doing the same thing?

Except me

Ugoh11:
Hi guys

I am normally a just view and I think this is really an informative thread.

So I am supposed to resume at tippie biz school in august and I have been sent my I 20 and all.. I am on almost full scholarship and I got grad assistance of 1k a month.

I also have admission to do a finance modeling course in New York with internship with a boutique bank on Wall Street..

My problem is if I apply for my f1 visa,the earliest I can be in the US is July.. so I don't know if I shud apply for f1 visa first and then go and apply for a h1 visa for the internship prog because it starts in June..
guys advise me abeg..

H1b is not an option if you're looking at June. Even if the bank is willing to file for you, you don't have OPT/CPT and won't be able to work until your H1b petition is approved..which could take months. Hope you know premium processing has been put on hold..so easily expect at least 3 months depending on your service center.
Also since you won't be cap exempt, your employer can't just file H1b anytime they want. USCIS starts receiving applications first week of April till the quota is filled up which typically happens the same week.
Hope you know H1b is a lottery system too..so nothing is guaranteed.

Usually you can get work authorization (CPT) to go for internships after two semesters in school...of course depending on your school

Chinewon88:
I know and have the normal Skype. I think Skype for Business works differently. It has something to do with Lync and Office 365.
Thanks all the same Slimmy2005 and Walspring.

You don't need the whole office365 package anymore (that used to be the case)...Lync is also already obsolete. You just need to download the standalone installer from Microsoft website. Btw..It's used for communication within staff in organisations and usually you need a work domain sign on..your normal Skype user account won't work. You should let whoever is telling you about that that you can't use it, since you don't have a domain account with their organisation.

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Bayern v Real!

Theelectlady1:
Hello everyone, pls I need your advice. My husband and I plan to go study in Fall 2017 in the US. We both have our admission letter and we also both got partial scholarship. We are attending the same school in New Jersey. so this means that we will both be applying for F1 VISA INDIVIDUALLY and not F1 and F2 visa. What do you advice we do? shd one person apply for F1 while the other apply for F2? or shd we both apply for F1? Do we apply together for F1? or shd we apply individually? What are our chances of getting student visa since we are both going to study.

Also I had my son 1yr and 4 moths ago in the us. My husband and I did NOT take medicare or is it medicade it is called. We pay monthly for my son bill since we gave birth to him but for the last 5 -6 months we have not been able to meet up monthly payment as I lost my job and my husband office has not been consistent with salary. What are our chances as we plan to go to the us embassy to apply for f1?

I have called the hospital several times to ask for a smaller payment plan as I cant meet the previous naymore but they keep saying that they cant help with a smaller fee.

If bolded is the case, how do you both intend to fund the remaining part of the tuition as well as other stuffs such as rent etc especially when you both plan to leave your jobs at the same time...

ecoleco:
Thanks for your input Chidinho10. The school is neither UT Austin nor TAMU, otherwise it would be an easy decision. It's UTRGV.
The Duke program is Masters in International Development Policy (MIDP).
I have replied your PM.
All the best in your 2018 application!

What's your PhD offer in? same program?

234ng44uk:
From all indications, Washington DC appears to be cheaper than New York city. See [url]https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=United+States&city1=Washington%2C+DC&country2=United+States&city2=New+York%2C+NY[/url]

Forget all those things they're talking about. It depends on you, but generally both are expensive except you want to stay in a high crime area. Most people that work or school in DC actually live in Maryland since it's less expensive..Downside is you spend more time in traffic if you drive, or have to plan ahead for Metro if you don't. Some people also stay on the NJ side of NY to save some money..and get on trains every morning.
As a student, I would say you should try to share with someone..at least for a start. Later on, you can get your space/apartment.
Talked about rent since that's your biggest factor in determining cost of living.

OGreene

Mizzfy:
I'm planning to study Ms Computer Science as i have a bsc in computer science. Im also writing gre and toefl.

Well am a little discouraged with most things you have mentioned about the school.

I'm considering another school in North Carolina Winston-Salem state university as they seem more organised. I might be wrong though.

Working towards spring 2018.

Spread your wings..look into more schools. Never be discouraged about schools you are interested in. That's why typically you split your schools into categories - Ambitious (which are schools you know would be difficult to get into..might even include one Ivy if you feel you have a slight chance), Moderate (schools you think you should have no problem getting into with your profile) and Safe(which are backups in case something goes wrong with your moderate schools). It can be a lot of money applying and sending application materials, but it's worth the effort especially since you can start your applications early and be considered for funding.

titoakala:
i understand, have someone who is ready to pay for tuition, all i have to do on my own is to get admission & he will take care of the rest.

Better be 101% sure he will..especially if it's not a parent taking care of this. You also have living expenses.

joeluv:
The award covers 18credit a year. So guess I would pay insurance, sort out books and all that

Well..good for you-guessing you're a graduate student

ziggy3579:
Good day all, who can help me make payment of $106.43 for shipping of my i20.....i will make a transfer into any Nigerian bank account provided. It's urgent plus....quote or send me a Pm for further discussion. Thanks

Has been mentioned here few times. Instead of using eshipglobal,have it shipped to someone here and let them mail it to you..save some cash.

joeluv

so how much will you have left to pay?

joeluv:
I want to use this opportunity to inspire prospective US graduate students. Please also apply to big and expensive schools. They have more funding. I got a an award of almost $24k a year in George Washington University. Whn I started the journey with GW I had no tuition just accomodation in that area. But I prayed hard for a miracle and it came in form of this award. Nigerians shy away from the school because we feel it's too expensive, but they really have good funding opportunities so it's a good try. Just want to Inspire others to try Thier luck. I have learnt a lot from this thread Thank You and best wishes.

How much do you have to/did you pay out of pocket?

LagosismyHome:
you are so right even in America , there are so many single parents (for whatever reason) so i am sure the VO is used to this situation and it will not be strange to see a child and a mother answering different surnames .

VOs living in Nigeria know the Nigerian culture and would interview you based on that. It may be a norm in the US, but not in Nigeria. For a spouse name change after marriage, that can be easily accepted since they know it's a cultural thing. Carrying documents might not be helpful as those can be forged. The burden lies on how you're going to be able convince the VO even without documents, and with a logical reason.
oguguo11

damiliano:
Can someone who studied banking and finance also go for management information system in USA and won't have any problems pls

As long as you meet the requirements for the program in the schools you're looking into,you should be good

saninwa:
Yes, whether you are the one sending the dollar, or the one receiving the naira, both people face a similar faith. In this situation, we are equal because the money involved is valued equal. What if I send my naira and at the end didn't receive your dollar? There has to be a mutual trust for the deal to be sealed.

How can you be in need of naira, and you ask me to send my naira first before sending your dollar. No, I wont. You are the one in need at the moment, so you make the move first. Anyway it's a matter of mutual trust as I said.

You don't have to be able to trust just because you're the one in need. That doesn't insulate you from the risk. A better option is an escrow which would be someone both parties can trust.

Folatush:
please can someone send me the link to part 8 and 9

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