Good Morning House,

I need information on supporting documents required at POE for F1 Visa holders ( excluding I20 and Passport). This is my first time of travelling to the US on Study Visa and I will be enrolling in August 2017.

I will appreciate your prompt response.

Regards,

Hi,

Thanks for this clarification.

I'll appreciate if you can assist with information on supporting document for POE.

Regards,

abujaniv:
To "resume" school is not the same as to "enrol" into school. Precision in language is important, something that will become rapidly apparent at any institution of higher learning in the United States.

Hello VO,

Thanks for your feedback.

I actually wanted to say that I will be enrolling by August 2017, this is the first time i will be entering the US on study visa.

I 'll like to know other supporting documents ( if any) to present at POE aside my I20 and Passport.

Regards,

abujaniv:
Hello duduafri. When you say "resuming," you must have been going to this school previously, so the border procedures should be the same as when you first entered.

Hello VOs,

Trust this meets you well.

I'll like to commend you guys for the good Job you are doing out here.

I hold F1 Non Immigrant Visa and I'll be resuming in Sept for my program. Please what are the documents Im expected to present at POE to CBP officials?

Regards,

Hello Bro,

I really feel your pain but suicide isnt an option. I believe nothing happens by accident, take time to reflect on your application and refire.

Holyfield1:
I've just been delayed for the 2nd time, I'm very depressed right now I feel like just commiting suicide

Hello,

Sorry to hear about this.

I think the best way to address your case is to apply for another I20 as it will come with another Sevis ID. Also, try and get someone in the US to pay your sevis fee for you via western Union platform. It with reflect immediately.

And lastly, I think you should sue the agent to show that he didn't act on your instruction. Also, this will help you proof your case further at the embassy when you reapply for another F1.

Most importantly, pray to God for direction and I believe nothing happens by accident. God will guide you and grant you favour. Its could be really challenging.

PrinceDekunle:


Scrolling through the thread, I just found this... So sorry to hear about your predicaments. I'm really curious If the sevis ID you will be getting from your new admission will be the same with the last one you had issue with or will it be different sevis number?

Hello House,

I'll like to quickly get clarification on the below questions;

1. Is any document required at POE aside the I20 and passport?

2. Does immigration permit F1 Visa holders to fly with one way ticket?

Monikers please assist with these questions.

Hello House,

God has done it again! I got my F1 Visa approval today inspite of refusal a week ago.

Here is the transcript

VO: Good Morning, how are you doing today
Me: Im doing very well and You

VO: Great

VO: pass me your passport and I 20
Me: Passed

Vo: Tell me your study plan
Me: i will be going to MSU for MBA for 24 month, Im expected to take 36 credits prior graduation, I listed some of the courses I will be taking. and I told him that I intend to return back to Nigeria after the program as my organisation has approved study leave for me and i will be working with SME Banking team to develop innovative electronic business solutions to assist them grow their Businesses. We all know that SME is the major driver of economic activities hence they are very critical to the growth of any economy. I will be working on the following business solutions ( Stock and inventory management solutions, HR payroll system, Business Litercacy kits for start ups with limited business experience. My wife and child are here in Nigeria and I will be returning back to Nigeria after my MBA.

Vo: Have you been to the US before
Me: Yes, twice.

Vo: When was your last visit
Me: Oct last year

Vo:Why did u choose MSU
Me: I told him that MSU was recommended to Me by my Manager who happens to be an Alumni of the MBA school and he told me how the MBA studies has been beneficial to his career , also during my last visit to the States I met with the school's MBA program director and we had an extensive conversation about the MBA program and i was really impressed

Vo: Did you applied to other Universities
Me: Yes, Listed their names 1 uk, 1 canada and 2 Us

Vo: Why US
Me: I had the opprotunity of getting a first hand information from the Alumni of the University and my previous visit gave me the comfort about the school's MBA

Vo: How many years have u spent with your current employer
Me: 3years

Vo: Tell me other places you ve worked
Me: Listed my previous banks

Vo: So you ve been a banker for how long
Me: 6 years

Vo: Your visa is approved
Me: Thank You.

Collected my white paper went temporarily deaf for few seconds as I didnt wait to hear when to pick my visa. I only collected my I20 and White paper.

Vo: Dont forget to bring 120 on the plane.

God truly answers prayers. Please be honest and confident. Leave the rest to God to do his Job if its his will it will work out.

Thanks to all the monkiers. You rock!

Hello,

Use the below link

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=WwjqOlbeRYzCYubaSQI+RA==

Input your DS 160 and you will see the visa status ( issued, refused or Administrative processing) if it doesnt return any of this, its Oluwole.

somto12:

House please reply this message from me
thanks

Oh sorry, didnt see it from that angle

Its Montclair State University New Jersey. It a public funded university

joeluv:
It's possible but why did you blur out the name of the school. The school could be part of the problem too. MBA Is not a program to do in just anytype of school. Anyway give more details about the school.

Hello House,

Here is the transcript.

VO: Passport and I 20 request
Me: Greeted and handed it over

Scanned my Barcode
VO: have u been to the US before
ME: Yes, I have travelled to the US twice

VO: whic other country have you visited aside US
Me: South Africa

VO: Why are you going to the US
ME: For My MBA at ****** University at NJ

VO: Are u married
ME: Yes, with a Son

VO: Where does your wife and son live
ME: they reside in Lagos with me

VO: Where is the school Located
ME: montclair, NJ

VO: What do you for work
ME: Product manager at bank *****

VO: Which other organisations have you worked
ME: Stated It

VO: what were your job functions at other organisation
ME: Stated them

VO: One of your previous employement was contract job
ME: Yes

VO: Tell me some of the courses you will be taking during your program
ME: I listed 8 courses

VO: How will you pay for your studies
ME: Mom is sponsoring and my personal savings

VO: What does she do
ME: She is a successful business woman, she is into Importation of Fabric and Jewellery

VO: How much is your monthly income
ME: 373k

VO: Why is your wife not coming with you
ME: My wife is not coming with me because of her job, she is a banker and currently focusing on growing her career. Besides, we dont see any reason why she should come with me since I have plans to be visiting Nigeria whenever the school is on break.

VO: Sorry your Visa is not approved.... Gave me 214b

My concerns: I noticed she asked me questions about where my spouse lives, although they visited US earlier this year and they are back since Feb 25th.

When I checked her i94 status there was no depature date on her form. Could it be the VO is doubting if they are still in the US?

Your contribution would be highly appreciated.

joeluv:
Post full transcript. The problem could come from any angle.

Hello House,

I was refused F1 today based on 214B. I have visited the US twice and my family have also been to the US once. we have all returned form our previous visits.

During my interview, I noticed the VO asked me why my wife isnt going with me and I answered her that she wouldnt be coming with me because of her Job. she is currently focusing on her career and since i have plans to be visiting whenever the school is break.

After the interview, I researched on what 214b means and this prompted my to check our i-94 records online. I noticed that my wife's and son's departure dates were not recorded online and they have returned to Nigeria since March 4th.

Here are my questions?

1. How do I overcome 214b rejection despite being to the US twice and returned without overstaying.
2. What do we need to do to address the incomplete I-94 travel record for my wife and son as their exit date wasnt captured online.

Your prompt feedback would be appreciated.

Regards,

Hello VOs,

Trust this meets you well.

I was refused F1 today based on 241B. I have visited the US twice and my family have also been to the US once. we have all returned form our previous visits.

During my interview, I noticed the VO asked me why my wife isnt going with me and I answered her that she wouldnt be coming with me because of her Job. she is currently focusing on her career and since i have plans to be visiting whenever the school is break.

After the interview, I researched on what 241b means and this prompted my to check our i-94 records online. I noticed that my wife's and son's departure dates were not recorded online and they have returned to Nigeria since March 4th.

Here are my questions?

1. How do I overcome 241b rejection despite being to the US twice and returned without overstaying.
2. What do we need to do to address the incomplete I-94 travel record for my wife and son as their exit date wasnt captured online.

Your prompt feedback would be appreciated.

Regards,

Hello House,

Kudos for doing a great job here!

I have a question and I'll appreciate your sincere feedback. I have been accepted for MBA in the US and my program starts 28th August 2017, I have scheduled a F1 Visa appointment for Next week 26th April. Here is my concern, Is it not too early to apply considering the fact that my program starts in August.

Should I still proceed or I should reschedule for a later date.

Prompt response would be appreciated.

Good Morning VO,

I must commend you guys for doing a great job here.

Please I need some clarifications around US point of Contact question on DS 160 form as I'm currently completing one for my F1 Visa application. I have a valid B2 visa and I provided my Cousin's details as US point of contact during the application, I have visited and currently back in Nigeria.

I have been accepted by a University for MBA program in the US and I want to apply for F1 visa.

Here is my Question:

1. US Point of Contact: Now that im applying for F1 Visa can I still use my Cousin as my US point of contact ? or should I use the Designated School Official (DSO) stated on my I-20 since I'm applying for a study visa.

I'll appreciate your feedback as I do not want to make any mistake that would be seen as misrepresentation.

Regards,

Hello VO,

I must commend you guys for doing a great job here.

I have been accepted for MBA program in the US, my program start date is August 26th 2017.

I'll like to know how soon I can schedule appointment for F1 visa.

Regards,

I think its good you write them before they get back to you.

I had a similar issue last year, although my US visa was approved after the first denial but i forgot to mention the refusal cos i have a valid visa.

The acknowledged and documented it in my GCMS file, its smart you beat them at their game.

Write them now!

yemdogg:


Smart move. It's better you point it out to them before they find out on their own.

Thanks a lot.

Austinpee4:

Firstly, i'll advise you consider paying your full tuition fees before re-applying. #JustAnAdvise

Now to your questions:

1.Yes,anybody can use a sponsor who will be willing to expend funds for his/her study and NO, it won't raise any red flag provided you prove and show you have access to the funds.

2.Sure,you can. If you can't prove relationship with your cousin, let him/her swear to an affidavit of sponsorship.

3.Fixed deposit is fixed deposit and a one time source or prove of funds.You can show prove of the FD without transfering it to any other account..You only need to prove that it will become available to you and when.

4. If it's personal funds for a year, it should be enough as long as the equivalent in CAD amount to atleast 10,000 CAD as required by CIC for a year.

5. If you feel it is necessary, you can briefly write about how you have been able to tackle the previous refusal reasons. They still will find out from their GCMS database notwithstanding whether or not you write about it.

Hello House,

It's good to be back again on this thread.

I was accepted in 2016 to MBA program at UNB but had to defer to fall 2017 cos my TRV was application was delayed. ( Reason given was purpose of visit). This i addressed in the second application with SOP and was not ticked.

I re-applied for study permit last Nov 2016 and my application was refused due to insufficent fund, personal asset and other reasons( Savings appears too high than proof of income provided). I was self sponsored with SOA of 19m ( although I got my uncle to move the money into it but in tranches).

Now I want to re-apply and I'm considering using a sponsor, my sponsor is a cousin but with different surnames. He has a coy and he has agreed to use his coy to sponsor me. I also intend to put like 3m in FD and 1m in my account.

I am married and my wife and kid will stay back till im situated.

Here are my questions

1. Can a Married Masters student use a sponsor who is declaring amount to cover total tuition and living expenses without raising a red flag?
2. Can I use a sponsor with different surname from mine although we are cousins?
3. I intend to use another account to book my fixed deposit as i dont want to move huge funds into account i want to submit, is this okay considering the fact that they may want to know the source of the fund?
4.Is 4m not to small for my personal fund?
5. Do i need to write a letter to counter reasons ticked in the previous application?

I'll appreciate your honest feedback.

God bless.