Yes in practice it is. Younger students woyld find it easier older students I believe. But I have seen older students even on this forum that got Visa with Community College I-20. It is all God at the end of the day and a bit of luck.author=brightdocare post=64606459]

please don't mind me..oooo
does it mean that is totally impossible to get a f-1 visa through CC?[/quote]

LagosismyHome:


Dont mind my curosity oooo..... but did you get the f1 through CC or swap it after you got there

I got two admissions, an mba and a cc. I used the mba's i20 for the interview, but transferred immediately when i arrived. Although the mba school was mad @ me and canceled my status, i rectified it subsequently.

I fell out of status because i did not do my due diligence on the mba school's transfer policy. They insisted that i did at least a semester before I transfer. You just have to make sure that you choose your research. There are schools that allow you to transfer before you even start first semester.
I have a friend who came with a B-1 visa and subsequently changed it to an F1 Visa. She was 30 and she used in I-20 directly from a cc. Like I said it only depends on your strategy. Anything is possible just look into your options. Personally, I would not advise the B1 to F1 route unless you have the time to wait because it usually takes around 9 months to 11 months to process.

taskat:
What are the chances of getting visa for someone going for study on F-1 visa at community college in USA, and that person is already a graduate here Nigeria and the age on the passort is 32 years... Now wants to go for two years professional course at their community college. Is the Visa sure for this type of person irrespective of his Graduate status and age on his passport? Please someone should help out...

Hey . I did the same thing. I came to this country last year as a 31-year-old after my masters sef from the uk. Im in cc taking classes. It all depends on your strategy.
Please dont let anyone tell you it is not possible.
Anything is possible. You can pm me for details.

Please who can shed some light on private student loans. I have a ready cosigner but im not sure of how it works in terns of repayment and interest rates. Also what companies offer the best rates.
Thanks

Hello all. Im currently rounding up my nursing pre requisites at a cc. Hoping to transfer to a bsn program in fall 2018. Of recent, ive been looking up job prospects and opt for f1 students. It seems a bit scary and i'm not sure of the various routes i can take as an international student. Is it diffficult to get a job on opt? Do new grad programs accept international students? I plan to do a master's program and nurse practitioner subsequently. I am currently in Alabama.

Hello house. Please I need info on accelerated bsn programs or anyone who has done it. I am currently taking pre requisites courses in a community college in Alabama and I'm looking to join a program by January. I'm open to both public or private schools around the country but preferrably the south. My friends say
they are highly competitive. Can anyone suggest schools with high international student acceptance rate? Any other helpful advice would be welcomed. Thanks

Hey guys. Does anyone know of any scholarship or funding opportunities available to international students? I resumed in a cc in spring 2017. Im taking summer classes as well. I've paid for summer. My sponsor has informed me that he may not be able to help me out anymore. I'm thinking of all possible options. I'm taking nursing pre requisites and I plan to transfer to a 4 year college. Is it wise at this point to take an international student loan? As i have a sponsor who is willing to cosign? Please who has been in this situation? I need any useful info.God bless

DeeTus:
I didn't call you names. Angela alert means your question is very similiar to hers.

I answered your question already before you added another question without answering the question I asked about duration of your program. In life, you can only give before you receive.

I will answer your question again. You need f1 and you need to enter within 30 days prior to the start of your studies and you don't have to exit until you complete your program. While on b1, you have to leave the US and apply for f1 visa before you enter again for your studies.

But, sometimes, if your program is too short, you can be allowed to use b1 but this depends on the immigration. That is why I asked how long is your program earlier on which you didn't respond to.

Thanks for telling me what I already know. Ur response is not helpful. Please try to read carefully before penning down your response. Cos a lot of folks rely largely on the info they receive on this forum.

LagosismyHome:


If u go for the wedding on b1 no problem but u have to stamp in and out for your f1 to kick in.....u either forget about the wedding or you budget double fare to attend d wedding and then come out and re enter 30 days within your i20 start date . ....... this is just how the straight forward method looks like

There might be a slightly more complicated method out there but its usually a VO or like cpb that can advice. There is another thread here u can ask the VO questions so maybe u find that thread and ask a VO directly for alternative

Thank U so much. I do appreciate

kellykings84:
Am surprised he keep asking same question nd u guys don't seem to understand nd dis is suppose to be a thread for educated ppl.
He is going to enter d US with a B2 nd F1 but will present d B2 since he ll be in b4 d 30days mark.
So his question is wat re d options to start study without going thru customs again, y is dat so difficult to understand?
Well i don't know but I feel u have to go back nd get stamped in again, just a lame man tots since ur i-94 will read tourist wit dis ur last entry.
Just confirm from d authorities b4 u travel, my opinion.

Alas, someone took the time to read and understand the question. Thank you so much... I'm female btw

USnobeparadise:

It's always better to enter with F1 visa, but if you have made up your mind to go with b1, then pull up. If you can't change to f1, you will still have to go back to 9ja, and that's waste of money and time.

I don't plan to resume with a b1. Please read the question.

DeeTus:
Angela alert!! Are u sure you have B1 visa yet? You ought to have known the difference between f1 and b1/b2.

The answer is no. You need f1 visa. But how long is your program gonna take?

Mind U, Some of us have genuine queries. If u can't assist, kindly scroll down and waka pass. Ur sarcasm at this point is not necessary. Thank you. Please gurus in the house i hope u can help. God bless

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DeeTus:
Angela alert!! Are u sure you have B1 visa yet? You ought to have known the difference between f1 and b1/b2.

The answer is no. You need f1 visa. But how long is your program gonna take?

Please understand my question before calling me names. I have an existing b1. And I intend to get an f1 before I travel in December. However, my school resumes in February. My question is, since I will enter the country on my b1 (as the f1 allows entry 30days prior), do I need to leave and re enter? Or can I resume lectures at once without having to leave.

Airich01:


No. You cannot switch your visa status from that b1 to f1 while in the US... You must apply for an f1 visa outside the US.

Yes u can change status from b1 to f1. But that was not my question. I plan to apply for f1 from naija before travelling. However ,I'll need to be in the USA earlier than the required 30days on my already existing b1 visa.

Hi all. I just got my i20. Start date is in Feb but I want to apply for my students visa ASAP. Reason being that I plan to visit for a wedding first in December. I already have an existing b1 visa.

The ish is this, since I cannot enter prior to 30days on an f1, Can I enter on the b1 and register in school subsequently without having to come back home?. Confused!

Please I need to list of schools with high admission rate for MBA spring admission 2017. I have already applied to three schools. On application has been denied. So demoralised

Hello. I'm applying to Stratford uni for spring 2017. I just saw a post from a previous part of this thread stating that the school is blacklisted . Abeg who has any info. And who knows anyone that is there?

Dear vo. Thank U so much for this forum. Quick question. I currently intend on going for a second Masters in business administration in the US. I obtained my first Masters from the UK and returned back immediately to work in Nigeria. I have worked for 2years and 5months. I have been to the US twice within the last 2years on a visitors visa(stayed 2 weeks on each visit). And I travel to Europe very often. I now intend on applying for an f1 visa. My questions are as follows:
1. Will the fact that I have a prior Masters degree be an issue?
2.would the v/o take ones previous travel history into consideration when determining his case
3.should I attach old passports to my new one?
Your response would be highly appreciated.
God bless

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