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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by charlyduru: 1:02pm On Jul 15, 2025

Got U.S. C1/D Visa Before, But Denied B1/B2 3 Times + F1 Recently – Need Advice

posting to get some more inputs

Hello Nairalanders,

Please I need honest and constructive advice on my U.S. visa journey.

So far, I’ve been denied the U.S. visa 4 times, and I’ve been approved once.

Here’s a breakdown:

I was granted a C1/D visa (transit/crew visa) earlier in my career. ( which i used to go across several Us cites for work and to the Caribbeans also)

I’ve applied 3 times for the B1/B2 visa (visitor/tourist) before getting the job that requires the C1/D1 and was denied each time.

Most recently, I applied for an F1 student visa, and for masters degree program to further my career prospects and that was also denied.

I’m now planning to apply again for the F1 visa and I’m trying to understand what I may be doing wrong, and how best to approach the interview this time.

What can I do to show my genuine intentions ?

Please, I’d appreciate advice on:

What are visa officers looking for when it comes to F1 visas?

Could my past B1/B2 denials affect my current chances?

How can I show strong ties to Nigeria even though my mother lives in the U.S.?

How can I answer my family ties and mum in the US question?

Should I wait before reapplying or go ahead and try again soon?

Any tips on how to explain my past visa history without looking suspicious?

If anyone has been in a similar situation or has worked with agents/lawyers that helped, feel free to share as well.

I’m serious about doing this the right way and would be grateful for any help or guidance.

Thanks and God bless.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by charlyduru: 12:19pm On Jul 15, 2025

Not at all, adhered to the stipulations and left when required.it was work inclined so i exited after the expiration of my contract

Hayormide212:
Did you over stay your VISA?

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by charlyduru: 4:33pm On Jul 11, 2025

Got U.S. C1/D Visa Before, But Denied B1/B2 3 Times + F1 Recently – Need Advice

Hello Nairalanders,

Please I need honest and constructive advice on my U.S. visa journey.

So far, I’ve been denied the U.S. visa 4 times, and I’ve been approved once.

Here’s a breakdown:

I was granted a C1/D visa (transit/crew visa) earlier in my career. ( which i used to go across several Us cites for work and to the Caribbeans also)

I’ve applied 3 times for the B1/B2 visa (visitor/tourist) before getting the job that requires the C1/D1 and was denied each time.

Most recently, I applied for an F1 student visa, and for masters degree program to further my career prospects and that was also denied.

I’m now planning to apply again for the F1 visa and I’m trying to understand what I may be doing wrong, and how best to approach the interview this time.

What can I do to show my genuine intentions ?

Please, I’d appreciate advice on:

What are visa officers looking for when it comes to F1 visas?

Could my past B1/B2 denials affect my current chances?

How can I show strong ties to Nigeria even though my mother lives in the U.S.?

How can I answer my family ties and mum in the US question?

Should I wait before reapplying or go ahead and try again soon?

Any tips on how to explain my past visa history without looking suspicious?

If anyone has been in a similar situation or has worked with agents/lawyers that helped, feel free to share as well.

I’m serious about doing this the right way and would be grateful for any help or guidance.

Thanks and God bless.

Travel › Re: Usa Visit Visa Part 5 by charlyduru: 2:32pm On May 30, 2025

Good day house,
Quick question

What is the best approach to interview for a grandparent who is going for an interview alone and doesn't have good command of the English language ?

Is it possible to have a translator go with him/her ? is that allowed

what other ideas can one use to approach such a situation ?

Thanks in advance.

Travel › Re: Usa Visit Visa Part 5 by charlyduru: 1:46pm On May 30, 2025

Good day Everyone, thanks for the contributions and insightful directions.

Please I want to inquire what happens when someone is turned back for not having the same DS-160 number on the appointment form as that on the barcode ?

Does one loose the MRV fee ? if not how does go about rescheduling ?

How does such a situation appear in the AVITS profile ? does it appear 'Not appeared for appointment' ? or is there any other connotation ?

Thanks for the insights in advance.

Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by charlyduru: 4:21pm On Jan 18, 2023

ednut1:
send a webform explaining the situation

The issue is that he only noticed it at the VFS office yet the VFS officer accepted it his passport .

I will send a webform though

Travel › Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by charlyduru: 4:08pm On Jan 18, 2023

Hello wonderful people of this forum,

I am in a bit of a heckle here, my dads TRV was applied for may 2022 and was approved dec 2022. However, the email wasnt checked up (due to him receiving medicals) until last week and we saw the passport request.
The request letter clearly stated 30 days which elapsed on December 2022 , what can we do this address this situation and What are our options
?

Thank you so much for your input in advance.

Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by charlyduru: 10:54pm On Mar 23, 2021

Please where do I get contact details ? Most people also say its hard to get them.
Any important info will be appreciated.

customised87:
Call the embassy for this. They should be able to help

Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by charlyduru: 3:56am On Mar 23, 2021

Good day everyone , thanks for your efforts and clarifications on here.
Please I do have a bit of a hiccup I am processing a family application but opted to book appointment first before submitting the DS-160 form.
Now I have a date and i seem to have forgotten the DS-160 security questions for one of the applicant who is not the principal applicant , I tried updating (new Ds-160 number )from the CGI website but it only allows the principal applicant update. How do i go about this as i have tried everything i can and the old form doesn't seem to respond to my answers. Will it be possible to get it updated at the embassy on the appointment day, if so how do we go about it? if not what are my options at this point ?

Thanks.

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 17 by charlyduru: 2:21am On Oct 27, 2020

Yes he is legally resided in Thailand, he is a student currently doing his masters just wants to go for a MBA in canada.
The notes say job opportunity in country of residence which is thailand. I still dont understand why they would think he wants to come back to thailand and not his home country nigeria and we stated explicilty in the SOP.

Chocs:
Hello,

Sorry to hear about your friend’s refusal.

But nothing here shows he was evaluated based on Thailand. Is he legally resident in Thailand? And did he attach documents to prove it?

The reasons he was given in the refusal letter are generic. To see the specific cause of his rejection, he needs to order his GCMS notes. To do that, just google “GCMS notes sites Canada” and he’ll see several websites you can order it from. It costs between $15-$20 cad and can take up to 35 days to be ready. If he has anyone in Canada ( citizen, permanent resident or temporary resident) to order it on his behalf it would cost $5 cad only. From the notes he’ll see the visa officer’s specific concerns and he’ll be able to address it before replying if he decides to reapply.

Before then he should share his profile (age, course applied for and level, course he’s doing now in Thailand, previous employment etc)

And the documents he submitted so people in the house can advise properly.

Best wishes

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 17 by charlyduru: 5:09pm On Oct 26, 2020

Good day Good people, Hope we are all safe. please a friend of mine just got denied and attached is the reason. He did his bachelors in Thailand and extended it to a masters but wants to finish up his masters in Canada. We showed solid home ties to Nigeria and am surprised they evaluated him based on ties to Thailand. Please wats your take on this? thanks. why will they think he wants to come back to Thailand and not his home country of Nigeria to work.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in
subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on your immigration status.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in
subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the purpose of your visit.

• I am not satisfied that you will leave Canada at the end of your stay, as stipulated in
subsection 216(1) of the IRPR, based on the limited employment prospects in your country of
residence.

Travel › Re: Living In Cyprus by charlyduru: 11:49am On Jul 24, 2019

[quote]@osaretin

which institution?

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by charlyduru: 8:57am On Nov 02, 2018

Trizadove:
please someone should answer me ooooo
@frankrobbn1 pls assist
thank you

Good cgpa first , it should be 79.2 on a scale of hundred
I am afraid nobody can tell you explicitly what you want to here.
We are not on the admissions committee but vaguely speaking you can get because you meet the admission requirements and it is largely dependent on your ability to find a supervisor.
Except you get some kind of entrance scholarship which is highly competitive and depends on if there are students with a better profile than you in your intake.

Since it’s research your going for my advice email professors widely even when not mentioned on the school website.
Widely I mean most or every school that has your research interest. Like bioengineering and all.

Remember mails are free so don’t hoard them.

Travel › Re: General German Student Visa Enquiries Part 5 by charlyduru: 10:15am On Oct 30, 2018

Good day peeps , I would like to ask if anyone can suggest schools that can take one with a 2.74/5.00 Nigeria scale in any msc geology related program ?

Thanks for your time.

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by charlyduru: 10:47pm On Oct 17, 2018

Omowunmibaby:
Good morning. Abeg gurus help me. How can my friend study NURSING in Canada using her HND in MICROBIOLOGY. I have searched but am not getting any tangible answer. Please help

She can study nursing , it all depends on which capacity she wants to be it a bachelors , RN , or other diplomas.
The battle is with the requirements of her chosen higher institution. One thing am sure of she would get courses waived for her.
Effective school search is the key , make research peruse online platforms and find the matching program for her.
Don’t hesitate to send mails across to clarify discrepancies. For it is written in the holy book only when you ask shall it be given to you.
Let her cross that hurdle first before thinking Of perfecting an SOP for the VOs

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 15 by charlyduru: 10:38pm On Oct 17, 2018

beeesko:
Hello friend, let me be more precise hear. I'm 32 years of age and I'm just done with my NYSC, I studies Accounting and I'm looking towards in going for my masters in Canada. I own an event center that generates roughly 15m for me annually plus I own a small house I live in. I current have 10m as my balance which I intend on spending on my studies for the first year at least, I just wanted to know my chances of getting a visa with all I have said so far. Your response will be greatly appreciated.

Your profile sounds nice �
Good home ties I see there with a perfect SOP your there.
As for the funds you will have to get a school to match your budget excluding the 10k cad required to show for living expenses in a year , we have 7m left a 20 k cad school below will be nice for you.
But you will need to show proof that the money will be replenished back.
The school search is the hurdle to pass now ,
Just believe dats all you need.

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 8:14am On Oct 03, 2018

jibb3rilz:
good morning hse, i have one question bothering me.
I applied for USA and UK visas between(2002 - 2004) and was rejected ,i can't remember any details vividly again,not even the date/month i applied for both. The only thing i remember is that i applied to UK when UK just started DHL visa processing(applicant will send and recieve package via dhl).
Please honorable house, how do i answer the part of the visa form that says "have you ever been denied before?" and "why".

Simple say the truth

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 11:18pm On Oct 02, 2018

Philadelphia:
Good evening all, please I need an advice.
I got admission to one of the top schools in Canada for fall 2019 but the only problem is fund as my parents may not be able to show strong financial proof.
However, I have a supervisor and family friend at work who is willing to sponsor me.
Please advice if this is okay and how I should go about it. I don't know anything about applying to Canada.
Please advice.
Thank you.

As long as they can show the require funds your good to go, besides it doesn’t sound like you have much of an option.
Submit and commit to God’s hands

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 11:14pm On Oct 02, 2018

sflamez:
AM NEW HERE... I have few questions.

Do acceptance letter from Canadian university expires? Because I got it since last year 6th of dec, submitted my application paper route 1 of February 2018, refused March 6. Submitted a new application Online route July 11th. Jst want to know if I need to contact the the organization whc helps me to secure the admission if I need new admission letter to add to my application. Because am yet to receive response from ICC. I attached the admission letter. Pls help.[color=#990000][/color]

This particular letter for the ESL program has no expiring date, so if you have paid the non refundable deposit your good to go. Besides you don’t need to worry about a new admission letter unless CIC requests for one.
Just wait on your app

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 10:07am On Sep 26, 2018

CuteCeo:
I'm looking at the cost. As I only have about 7m ( considering this amount, is it feasible?)

Also, most masters i saw are thesis based, and i heard it's hard to get reply.
I saw a masters programme i want in University of Manitoba ( Environment and Geography), but I need to contact a supervisor(which i heard is hard).

Try first your case might be different, never make assumptions from hear says

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 9:41am On Sep 10, 2018

jdhills:
How will they state it? Is the 70% or other grade point requirement they often attach?

jdhills:
For schools that attach grade point as a criteria for admission, Isn't that where we need WES to convert the Nigeriagrade to Canada?

Check the school’s website , if it is not clearly stated then it is not needed. You can mail the admissions office to confirm also.

The 70 percent they state is their minimum standard for admission and doesn’t relate to WES in any way . Some schools have in house evaluators besides there is something they call international credentials equivalent on their website , there you will see the acceptable admission grade that matches your country.
Always in the school of graduate studies website.

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 11:05pm On Sep 09, 2018

princekins:
Please if I apply for Masters program do I need to use WES to verify my result?

WES converts your results to its Canadian equivalent while verification is done during conversion.
You will need WES only if it is stated among the application requirements of your school

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Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 11:03pm On Sep 09, 2018

odimbannamdi:
Is a WES-evaluated transcript accepted by all schools in Canada, at lease for application to get an admission?

After you have been granted admission, will the school still accept the WES-evaluated transcript (can WES send the transcript in hard copy?) in lieu of your transcript from your school?

Please clarify me so that i can understand how doing a WES evaluation can save me money

Some schools don’t require WES evaluated transcripts in canada as they prefer their in house evaluations.
However , more verified info can be gotten by maling the admissions office in your required school. If you already have you can make a request to the graduate program coordinator that you be allowed to apply with it. No harm in trial.

If WES is accepted by the school yes they can , if to request with a fee of course send the hard copy to your desired institution.
That is where saving cash comes in
Because in the average the cost of sending transcripts form WES is cheaper and less stressful than from most Nigerian schools
So WES saves you the stress and wahala of exams and records coupled with cash.
Like I said only if your school accepts it.

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 10:52pm On Sep 09, 2018

Harbhmborlar:
Guys... am trying to get admission in Canada. What skools would yu suggest I apply to with this profile
UG course: Civil Engineering
Calss of degree: 2.1
UG GPA: 4.10
1 published paper in an international journal.
Intended masters course: Water Resources & Environmental Engineering
Am looking for funding too abeg.

I understand admission is pretty tight in Canada. Please suggest safe skools for my profile. Its pretty urgent pls cos am gunning for fall 19

Don’t limit yourself, send mails to prof for virtually every school that carries out research in your intended field.
Baba mailing na free , you have an amazing profile most People with funding can’t boast of this your profile.
Consistency and believe is key. Stay focused
God’s speed

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Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 8:47am On Sep 02, 2018

jnyuwa02:
Go to your nearest Road Safety office with two passport photograph pictures and some money and apply for it.

Is it valid in CAD? , I know it has only a year validity.

Seems I stumbled across someone saying only license done with biometrics can be used in CAD
ANYONE WITH INFO SHOULD SHED MORE LIGHT

Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by charlyduru: 4:17am On Aug 28, 2018

charlyduru:
Good day everyone , I am in a bit of a dip here
By God’s grace am supposed to leave to BC NEXT WEEKEND FOR SCHOOL and am currently trying to process my drivers license before leaving at least just to do capture and all but I was told I have to wait for a month for the driving school certificate to come out. But was given the idea of doing the driving certificate so that whenever I want to I can come back and do my license but paying ticket and coming back for a week cause of license doesn’t seem right to me

Or do the INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE INSTEAD which will be valid for one year

So my questions are
Experienced seniors, which step do you think I should take ?

And also will the international drivers license be recognized in BC , I mean I am not driving anytime soon just want to keep it till after I graduate probably and heard some jobs need it?

If I do just the recognized driving school certificate of what use will it be to me in BC ?

Thanks for your well anticipated response.

Still waiting

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 8:31pm On Aug 27, 2018

MISFITrep:
Quick one please
For paper application, do you have to book an appointment at VFS?
How should our letters be addressed?
Are imm1294e, imm5645e and imm5257 the only CIC documents we are to fill and print out online?
Is the signature done with biro?
Thank you

I can’t comment on the current status at Vfs Lagos but vfs Abuja is and has always been a walk in.

Yours letters can be addressed to Lagos visa office or Abuja visa office

These forms are just cic customized forms required by Them.
there other personal documents are required for a successful TRV approval.
Do well to check this on page zero of this thread
And yes please you can sign the forms with biro after it has been validated and printed

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 8:24pm On Aug 27, 2018

Kinfinity007:
Can someone help me with a reliable agent's contact, who can help me secure admission for a masters program in canada. I have really tried hard myself but to no avail.

What makes you think the outcome will be the different?
Whatever it is that makes you believe that entrusting your destiny to the hands of an anonymous third party is best transfer you that believe to your self.
What will he do differently that you can’t do
You have this reputable forum solidly behind you
Two heads are better than one they say , wat about multiple heads?
When applying to schools depending on your constraints we have what we call ‘safe schools’ adopt that principle , this forums knowledge depth and almighty God’s grace.
Nothing is impossible just Believe

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Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by charlyduru: 8:10pm On Aug 27, 2018

charlyduru:
Good day everyone , I am in a bit of a dip here
By God’s grace am supposed to leave to BC NEXT WEEKEND FOR SCHOOL and am currently trying to process my drivers license before leaving at least just to do capture and all but I was told I have to wait for a month for the driving school certificate to come out. But was given the idea of doing the driving certificate so that whenever I want to I can come back and do my license but paying ticket and coming back for a week cause of license doesn’t seem right to me

Or do the INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE INSTEAD which will be valid for one year

So my questions are
Experienced seniors, which step do you think I should take ?

And also will the international drivers license be recognized in BC , I mean I am not driving anytime soon just want to keep it till after I graduate probably and heard some jobs need it?

If I do just the recognized driving school certificate of what use will it be to me in BC ?

Thanks for your well anticipated response.

Really appreciate a response please!

Travel › Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by charlyduru: 5:46pm On Aug 27, 2018

Good day everyone , I am in a bit of a dip here
By God’s grace am supposed to leave to BC NEXT WEEKEND FOR SCHOOL and am currently trying to process my drivers license before leaving at least just to do capture and all but I was told I have to wait for a month for the driving school certificate to come out. But was given the idea of doing the driving certificate so that whenever I want to I can come back and do my license but paying ticket and coming back for a week cause of license doesn’t seem right to me

Or do the INTERNATIONAL DRIVERS LICENSE INSTEAD which will be valid for one year

So my questions are
Experienced seniors, which step do you think I should take ?

And also will the international drivers license be recognized in BC , I mean I am not driving anytime soon just want to keep it till after I graduate probably and heard some jobs need it?

If I do just the recognized driving school certificate of what use will it be to me in BC ?

Thanks for your well anticipated response.

Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 1:49pm On Aug 26, 2018

henricson:
Inyuwa02, please is it ok to merge sop and imm1294 together? If not, please what's the best place to merge it?

I guess it's ok to just upload imm1294 and imm5254 without signing them since it's an online application?

Please anyone who feels these are stupid questions or questions treated before should please keep his opinions to themselves... Thank you

All the immxxx forms have their respective slots for upload and they won’t merge when you try to merge it with another.
You upload SOP IN THE client information section and merge other documents with your Sop in that section
That section and the financial section are the only once that need merging probably.

Please ensure To open the imm forms with adobe reader and do validate them

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Travel › Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 14 by charlyduru: 1:01pm On Aug 26, 2018

henricson:
Wow... You didn't need to put that I didn't research my application method. Everyone has a reason why a method was chosen. Thanks for the reproach and advice. God bless you.

My bad wasn’t intended in way . Apologies

God luck and success!

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