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wadijoo:
Expedite/Emergency Appointment is not allowed in B1/B2 visa.

Are you sure about this please? "Yes, you can request an expedited or emergency appointment for a B1/B2 visa if you have a compelling reason to travel urgently, such as a medical emergency, a family death, or an urgent business matter; however, you must provide strong supporting documentation to justify the need for expedited processing. "

idirect:
am considering applying for an emergency appointment for B1/B2 visa. Can anyone tell me if the 30 days rule apply to this kind of visa please?

Any response please?

am considering applying for an emergency appointment for B1/B2 visa. Can anyone tell me if the 30 days rule apply to this kind of visa please?

What can I do here please? I have been struggling to pick an available date since yesterday and this is the response I am getting. Thank you

Hello people,

I want to ask if should go for free or premium pick up for visa please? Any pros or cons?

I also wanna ask if I should pick the unfavorable date available now and reschedule, or I should hold till I see I favorable one?

Thank you

Hi Everyone,
I would like to ask if it is possible to stay beyond the duration indicated when filling out the DS-160 for a visitor visa. Thank you.

Hi Everyone,
I would like to ask if it is possible to stay beyond the duration indicated when filling out the DS-160 for a visitor visa. Thank you.

Is it possible to change status (Visitor to F1) for someone already in the US without going back to Nigeria? Kindly advice on how Thank you!

Hello people! Please advise on the fastest way to switch from B1/B2 to F1 visa for someone already in the US without going to Nigeria. Thank you!

Thank you.

Cashmadam:
Apply for your wife and child.

When the Baby arrives, apply for the Baby and he/she will attend with your wife. You can always change your wife's biometric date to tally with the new baby's date.

Hello everyone,

Please I need expert advice on my situation as I am about to start the application process.

I want my spouse and daughter to attend my graduation in May 2025 and I am planning to book their visa appointments for the end of April 2025. My spouse is, however, pregnant, with the expected due date in February 2025. Would it be possible to add the newborn to their application for the visa interview in April? I am concerned about waiting until after the baby is born before i start the application process, as I fear I may not be able to secure a visa interview appointment in time.

How best do you advise I approach this? Thank you.

OyoTunjiUSA:
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* F2 is created for F1-VISA holders , ie wife, children , house help etc, but the only student category who have being more favourable with F2 VISA applications is PhD, followed scantily by Msc.

1. If you are on PhD (especially) or Msc with full fundings , yes F2 will be favourable in this scenario. But if you have less than 100% of funds, your F2 VISA application will be based on your family ability to proof availability of funds for the F1 dependent (s) (F2).

2. Presently, B1/B2 is more favourable, and easier to secure than F2 VISA,
except if, the F2 VISA applicant is a minor, or teenager under adulthood age.

3. F2 visa holder in America is absolutely dependent on F1 visa holder, b/cos f2 visa holder (adult) is not permitted to work, and attend degree or credit award institutions, and 75% of the time, only the change of status of F1 VISA holders in the USA can also change the status of F2 visa holders.

4. B1/B2 VISA holder , who is visiting his or her F1 partner in the USA may decide to change VISA status outside the control of F1 VISA holder, he or she can look for work, process school admission etc, and process the necessary CHANGE OF VISA status request.

PS : B1/B2 wins. But it depends on your present situation.

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Thank you for your response
I am two months into my ten months MSc program and I am struggling to make a decision on what kind of visa to process for my wife and daughter.

Dot1:
Do you already have F1 visa approved? Are you in Nigeria or already in the US?

I am already in the US with an F1 visa

Hello People.... Any Pros and cons with applying for F2 for ones dependent instead of B1/B2 please?

Hello People.... Any Pros and cons with applying for B1/B2 for ones dependent instead of F2 please?

Okay thank you.

How do I link their application with mine since I didn't apply for them initially please?

Good day, everyone

I'll like my spouse and daughter to join me. Someone was saying they can come through b1/b2 visa while I know of F2. Please, what's the best option? Thank you

Amin.....
Thank you for your response and best wishes.

Hello people,
I wanna ask if it is not screaming desperation if I appear for interview with my work ID? Thank you

idirect:
Hello,
I would appreciate if anyone can share the link to start my visa application. I understand their is new fast and easy to use portal now. Thank you

ANYONE PLEASE

Hello,
I would appreciate if anyone can share the link to start my visa application. I understand their is new fast and easy to use portal now. Thank you

Jayody:
We both share a similar story, got my offer letter yesterday to resume in September. This question has been running through my mind.

A lot of factors are actually affecting mine. My US visa interview is ending of next month. I’m not sure if I have the financial resources to pursue Canada application this term

frony1:
No, you don’t need a PAL for M.Sc program and that was why it wasn’t mentioned. Congratulations on your M.Sc program admission.

Noted.
Thank you for your best wishes.

frony1:
Have you been working on your application before now , most especially your POF? If yes, you got more than enough time but if not , you may consider your second option . People have been getting responses to their applications in just 4 weeks even though response time was stated to be 15 weeks on IRCC website. One thing you must not do at this point is to get discouraged or compare yourself to anyone. Some people have already gotten their PPR but some others that are yet to submit their files as at today will surely get theirs too and all can resume at same time - September.

Another area you may consider is your program, do you need PAL , if yes , that might be a factor because IRCC had a cap for every province on programs that need PAL and as soon as that is achieved, they might not be giving approvals again until next cycle.

Finally, you may consider cost of air ticket right now . It is getting high so the earlier you apply and get your approval, the better you stand to buy affordable tickets. You may factor this in your consideration to reaching a final decision.

Whatever you decide, be courageous and strong , prepare a very strong POF and SOP , you will celebrate.

I wish you the best!

Thank you for your response.
I however need a clarification on the PAL issue. I have been admitted into a MSc programme. Do I need PAL? No mention of that in my admission condition. I was just my admission letter with doc attached titled FOR “study permit purpose only”

Hello people.
I got my admission offer today and my resumption date is September. Just wanna ask if it’s there is enough time for me to submit my visa application and get a decision before that time or I should just defer my admission. Thank you

Good morning. Is there anyone that can help write or review a personal statement here please? I applying for Msc Human Resources. I did appreciate if it's free but i also don't mind paying for your time. Please recommend if have any.

Good morning. Is there anyone that can help write or review a personal statement here please? I applying for Msc Human Resources. I did appreciate if it's free but i also don't mind paying for your time

charlesoz19:
To make it clear
I graduated in 2018 BSC
worked since 2014 in the same course at the highest stage. Laboratory Chemist.
Now I'm studying for a high school diploma not a post graduate diploma
I'm over qualified for a masters due to result and experience.
Read one of my GCMS notes again and you will understand that myself and this person has all in common
The VO saw no reason for me to be in this program because I have the result and experience
Now I am here for same program
This is my own experience.
There are experiences worse than this here, where people switch career completely

Well I only made a point its not important anyone takes it and I will only contribute to questions I have real-time experience with.
I won't engage in further explanation on this.

The SOP you posted in May last year, is that the one that got your approval please?

charlesoz19:
Not totally correct. The presentation on his SOP will determine if the VO agrees or not. I have a BSC and worked for 7 years and here I am in a diploma programme

Are you in a post-graduate or post-secondary diploma?

Bobomaigida:
Her old LOA will not be valid anymore so she cannot send a reconsideration, she needs to apply again based on the new programme, and also draw a strong SOP to explain why she needs that course despite her present career, qualifications etc.

Thanks for your comment. I do appreciate it

Predator188:
Writing a Reconsideration letter and include a jurisdiction why she needs the program will contradicts "inconsistent" to what is already submitted in the application, so that won't work even program is invalid...

From GCMS : the applicant demonstrates through their submitted documentation that they possess an acceptable combination of education, training and experience in their respective field

With Bsc and work experience application for a diploma program or previous will be refused next Visa officer will refer to previous refusal..
The applicant needs to apply for Msc..

Thank you for your comment boss man. I appreciate

charlesoz19:
You wrote a bad SOP that's all I see here. You have to convince the VO why you feel you will study for a degree lower than your current one. Work on the SOP and you are good.

I want to agree with you that the SOP is bad. What's your comment on technicalities involve with her admission now please? The school approved her request to defer but they informed her that the certificate program (one year) has been discontinued and they only offer it in diploma now (2 years). She accepted the offer and waited for her visa decision which was eventually not approved.
Do you think it's best we write a reconsideration letter and include a justification for why she needed the program or she should submit another visa application with the diploma offer?
Thank you