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Donbigi2:
My bro is on skilled work visa in Uk and my mom is a lecturer. are they sufficient sponsors for masters? (ps. School fees will be paid in full before applying for visa)

Oh I see!!! Makes sense now.

honeyade:
Yes he actually makes a little more than $15,000 per month, I said 15k because I had to divide his annual salary to monthly at the request of the VO right there. He is a US citizen and lives & works for the multinational tech company in the U.S.

15k USD/month ? The VO did not buy this.
It is what it is. Do not give up.

honeyade:
Interview Experience 3 DAYS ago
VISA Status: Denied
Lagos Embassy
*Please read through my experience, and kindly share any recommendations for positive results next time.*


Me: Good morning ma’am
VO: Good morning, please can you hand over your passport and I-20? (I handed it over through the space created to give documents)
VO: can you tell me what your program is about?
Me: it’s an LLM program in Intellectual property law, it’s an area of law made to protect the rights of creatives and this includes their craft, literal work or music in order for their rights to not be infringed by unauthorized persons
VO: okay, so who is finding this program
Me: my parents and brother
VO: what do they do for a living starting with your brother
Me: my brother is a cyber security expert at XYZ(big multinational TECH company), my mum is a textile trader and my dad retired as a GM of a company into his commercial farming business
VO: what is their monthly income
Me: my brother’s annual income...
VO: no I want his monthly income
Me: oh his monthly income is about $15,000, my mum’s monthly depends on the quantity of textiles sold a month but about N2.5m and my dad is in his harvest period and this month alone he made N20m from sales of his produce
VO: okay, how much do you make a month?
Me: 250,000
VO:Is that in naira
Me: yes 250,000 naira. I am a lawyer
VO: Oh you're a lawyer, how many years now
Me: 2 years
VO: okay, have you traveled before?
Me: yes, I’ve traveled to Dubai and other African countries while I was younger for the holidays
Officer: okay
……..typing something for about a minute……
Officer: I’m sorry the US immigration service won’t be granting you a US visa and the reasons behind this decision has been revealed on this piece of paper ( handed over my passport and a blue piece of paper)
Me: okay, thank you
Officer: you’re welcome and have a nice day

Most of the positions start interview the week before resumption into resumption week.
Most students get theirs when they get here because when is easier to make a mark on the person you would work with in person (if that makes sense)

Jacknn:
Wow thanks,I'm only asking bkaux of the possibility of securing visa date for spring 23 January 9th startup, so it's still very possible.. that's great

Really
Please educate me
I am an engineer and we are awarded PhD in the specific of engineering we choose
For example I am going for PhD in Civil Engineering next year

I have attached a screenshot from Illinois tech as I am confused.

Please � I like to learn teach me

Nozino:
PharmD is not a PhD. Same way DNP or OD or other Doctoral degrees like Dsc or D.Eng are not PhDs.

Yes but you must be admitted and anticipate starting in spring 2023

Jacknn:
Ah so you mean,if one is to get one of this positions as an International Student in Nigeria, d person can still go for spring January 2023??

There is PhD in pharmacy it is called PharmD

Nozino:
There’s no Masters or PhD in Pharmacy.

That there is the 1 reason why she was approved the UK has done the dirty job for them.
They have also seen biiiiig talent to potch from the UK.

Truth be told these guys are looking for already made or will be made in the future, if that makes sense.

You are right getting approved from UK or with a UK degree is highly possible almost all my friends who took this route got theirs then.

Congratulations to her.

uist:
My sister got Approved F1 Visa this morning! Interview done in London UK

V.O. Good morning,
My sist: Good morning
V.O. Can I have your documents
My Sist. Gave him all the documents
V.O. Took biometric
My Sist. Went to sit
V.O. Called me again, why are you leaving UK
My Sist. To do my Masters in Public Health
V.O. You are a registered nurse with a good salary, why do you decide to do master
My Sist. I just need to upgrade
V.O. Why this University Sacred Heart University
My Sist. The research area of Pro Kevin Kessler interest my area of research and I will be opportune to work and be mentored under a renowned professor of Public Health ( Got this part from Nairaland from someone transcript)
V.O. Who is your sponsor
My Sist. My mom
V.O. She lives in the US?
My Sist. No in Nigeria
V.O. How did you come to the UK?
My Sist. I came through work visa
V.O. Enjoy your stay in the US, your visa will be ready in 3-5 days.

My sister came to the UK January 2022 this year as a nurse. All thanks to God, for those living in the UK, you can get F1 visa, saw many Asians and Indians were also approved F1 visa today! All the best

what exactly did this your "friend" say ?

frakie:
A friend was denied few hours ago.. he is going for masters and his program starts by January.

this is his transcript.
After biometric
V.O. Good morning
Friend: Good Morning Sir.
that useless bareheaded guy at usa lagos embassy
V.O: Why this university
Friend: start explaining
V.O: Cut him, and said you are not eligible, gave him a blue paper for refusal.

my question is how long does it take for someone to reapply again and his program start by january 2023

all the gurus in the house please help... i know say village people dey, but dem no reach in jesus name...

Normally if they do not reply to you it means they are not interested in you many times never the less put a call through to them for the last time.

Dreamsss:
One of my applications is for a PhD program and I emailed the profs before applying, because it was advised on the school's website. However, up until now, no response from those people and the school will not let me rest from constantly bombarding me with emails about deadline and how all their profs have plenty extramural fundings. Of course, they want my application fee, I know. I asked an alumni and she told me to email profs like I'd done, but if they don't answer me, I should still go ahead to apply because some of her friends succeeded that way. So I have done so...Whether it will bring out anything meaningful, me and her can't tell for sure, but I have sha applied to three other schools for masters, jejely.

That is why it is advisable that people think well before talking, especially to foreigners, because a sentence does not mean the same to everybody.

Nozino:
Your dad is late and your parents pay your tuition? How

no fear you can do it.
Besides getting a Ph.D. is better and makes it easier to apply for PR by yourself vis EB2 NIW.

The benefits of a Ph.D. are plenty.

eniola1010:
Its the education aspect thats scaring me. Cus phd has too much monitoring from supervisors. Your work has to speak.
Unlike msc we just use craze join join everything. But phd u cant escape being serious

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Thank you,

For a government agency, you need a scholarship letter.

sockistical:
Good morning everyone,
I have RA with a 10,000 deficit. I work as a contract staff at a local government , can I use SOA from the local government. I have the SOA and a letter stating the commitment. Would it be difficult to sell to the VO that the local government is willing to support me?

yes in most cases

pongwa:
contacting a supervisor is not the issue rather, it's whether one must secure one before admission is granted.

Yes, it is always necessary to get in contact with a lecturer whose interest aligned with yours except the university says otherwise but nevertheless still. Another place you can speak with them is by attending open days.

Capitalbase:
Hi everybody,
Please, for those who are currently applying for PhD, did you have to email one of the faculty members whose research interests aligned with yours to facilitate your admission process. I applied for 3 PhD positions since September and this were open positions for Fall intake. However, I just felt like doing a follow up with graduate departments and one of the response I received seemed to suggest they are "ONLY" accepting those candidates whose "would be" mentors has approved for their applications to move to the next stage.
If anybody can throw more light to this, it would be much appreciated.

Best Regards

Funny question

Gipre:
How are you people getting money to process studying in USA?

What is his current status?
If he has japared with B1/B2 in the sense of it then wahala done pour.
Reason they will see it that you too will do the same with F1

Omolayo199:
I denied because my dad went with a visiting visa, and I thought saying that he was there would have done more harm, and now I filled in my DS-160 that I have no one in the US.....

Please what can I do to rectify this as I plan to get a new mrv

She should go for her interview.
If she gets the visa she should differ her admission while waiting for her child's interview.

chrisoo:
Guys , Please I need advice on what to do. My Sister in law go an Emergency appointment at Lagos for F1 Interview. She has a dependent child (F2) that she intends to travel with. But the problem is that the removed the dependent child from her profile. Please what do I do about the dependent (F2) interview. Mother and child must travel together. below is direct message from CGI:
************
Thank you for writing to the U.S. Visa Service Desk.

We understand that your expedited appointment request has been approved.

The approved expedited appointment is meant only for the primary applicant, dependents will have to be removed.
*************

someone in the States can do it for you

humannature:
Please how can one pay for his or her sevis. Am really in dare need of this Advice please anyone

remove the bolded

Elizabethomolar:
Hello everyone, I'm new in and I just want to share my interview experience and hoping to get some advice on it... I was denied of an American visa. It was F1 Visa, I planed on going as an undergraduate. My first attempt. The questions asked are;
Why USA: Told them it's because of the great educational system, the universal laungauge is English which isn't a problem for me cause I can speak fluently in it as I won't have a problem settling down also the distance isn't far from my home country

School: Montclair State University

Why I'm leaving my current study in Nigeria to start all over afresh in US. This is where I think the problem is, I told them it's because of the educational system in my country which has given me set back, the strike and [b]also because the course given to me by my uni isn't my choice of study[/b and I want to go study my most preferred course in the country that has best educational system.

I intend on going for it again before the resumption of my school which is Jan. I don't know what happened and I just need advice on what to do or say and what the problem could have been

Yes because it is liquid.

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My bad, sorry

Nitta08:
Thanks for the response but I’ll like to make it clear.
1. I am not an agent. I was on this thread months ago asking questions about my brother’s situation and people said I was an agent which was disappointing.
2. I benefitted from this thread in 2018 when I had my interview, posted my transcript and I tried to give back as time allowed me then till life got busy here.
3. I am aware of all the rules of a student visa in the US as I was a student. I was just trying to figure out what the issue could have been as to why he was refused a visa on talking about the job he did in Ukraine.
4. The only F1 admission and visa application I’ve ever done was mine back in 2018. I always refer people to this thread to read and do their research as I did, when they indicate interest of coming to the US.
So I am not a pro in anyway which is why this situation may have gotten messed and that’s why I came back here again hoping to get answers and not being called an agent a second time. I will appreciate it if you refrain from addressing me that way.
Thank you

Mr/Mrs Agent see how you have complicated issues for your "brother"

You can work in USA on student visa if you work on campus
Or off campus during CPT or OPT

Please always do your findings well for you clients.

Good luck
As you try to rectify it.

Nitta08:
Hi everyone,
My brother was denied a visa twice in Poland. He was studying medicine and surgery in Ukraine before the war. And got admitted for Public Health at Sam Houston State University Texas.
He wasn’t asked any questions today just if has been refused before and if he was working which he explained that he did a remote job when the war started while applying to further his studies.
The first time was the same issue about job.
Now I’m wondering if I shouldn’t have put it in his DS160. I also just got to find out that working while on a student visa in Ukraine is illegal just as it is in the US. Could that be the reason?
Is there a way I can rectify this? I didn’t take it out this second time because I was told to be consistent since they have records.
Should I take it out and he can say it was an error? Please I need advice on what to do and how to move forward.
Thank you

asking this kind of question here is unwise.
you do not know who is who

doyindeda:
I'm in a tough situation and need assistance choosing.
I've worked with my EMPLOYER for 2 years, and he's willing to act as my sponsor and offer an affidavit of support for me (as requested by the school where I got admission). He is willing to do the same as my UNCLE because of the relationship we have.

Which do you think I should choose—employer or uncle (given that I'll be selecting the same choice for my visa application/interview)?

You can renew your passport from May 2023
Mine will expire in Dec 2022 but I paid for renewal in July 2022 and got an appointment for capturing in Sept 2022
my passport got to me Oct 2022

I used the consulate in Atlanta, Georgia

My Visa expires in April 2023 so does my current I 20
SINCE I AMSWITHING TO OPT OR A HIGHER DEGREE I AM GOOD

I will use my new passport to apply for the above.

Your visa expiring does not affect your stay here on F1 as long as you are still in status


You need to renew your passport first before renewing your visa

mvem:
Hello everyone

I am in the US with an F1 visa and my passport expires October 2023. I would want someone to explain this 6 months validity for passport renewal. My visa expires May 2023 next year and I am still considered to be in status as far as I don't leave the US beyond that date or else I need to renew my visa

And the 6 months validity of my passport ends after April next year. Can I renew visa beyond April next year or I need to renew my passport first before renewing the Visa ?

greetings how are you all doing

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Helpout12345:
It's my pleasure my people.

Honestly Indians and Chinese have been taking advantage of these routes for years. I know many Nigerians are qualified for these visas, just that they are not aware or lack all required information on their processes.

thanks

Helpout12345:
Good questions.

1. I think the first person in those interview scenarios was in a good situation so far that online job is in their field of expertise where they claim to have exceptional ability

2. The second person was in a tight situation because of taking a training or trainee position. Anyone in that situation must be prepared for lots of drilling by the VO. I will not advise anyone to show trainee position going to interviews. It's better you have interviews and communication with US employers about top positions in your field than go with a job contradicting what you claimed to be. Honestly, the person must have really done a good job to convince that VO that he or she is not just a medical doctor like millions of doctors around the world or the specialized area must be very important to the US.

Concerning other reasons that EB visa might be denied. This falls under many factors that make an intending immigrant inadmissible to the US. Please find below full information on inadmissibility. Some of them have waivers opportunities while some don't.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/waivers.html

It's a long read but it's worth it because I have seen people denied based on one or two of these grounds before.

What I did in this situation in 2020,
I deferred to fall 2021 but got my visa appointment for APRIL 2021 in Oct 2020

Do this and relax

SpatialKing:
Same challenge I'm facing oh
My school is resuming January 11th.
I don't know what to do now

Don't mind that person.

lifeofgolden1:
Dear Sir/Ma. Kindly stop these things you are doing in this group. What's with the token request in all your response? Are you here to merchandise or assist?

To all, kindly beware of such people. We've seen their type and the end result is not always good.

@Justwise.....Bros, abeg treat this guy.

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@justwise come do the needful to this person.

Towbbyruth:
Hi poster, note that the US embassy in Abuja is closed at the moment, which means that you have to re print a new DS-160 form for an appointment in Lagos. However, I can help you with that and emergency appointment in Lagos for a token. Contact me on 09150875715. Regards.