Imustreturn:


Bros please what's your take on this school applying for nursing undergraduate

Auburn University at Montgomery
University in Montgomery, Alabama

You should be fine.

ATB!

sureb0yy:


All you're doing is creating possible scenarios. Which is the same thing I'm doing. That's the reason this case is easy. The fact is it could have been anything. Having the baby in the U.S is not the problem. The problem according to the OP is that they told VO there weren't going visit the doctor (I guess to have a baby), but they did.

The question is did they lie to the VO? once they prove they didn't lie... forget. I can think of many ways to prove it was simply circumstantial and not premeditated. Anyhow sha. I rest my phone.

Law is complex.

Yes, there are many right ways of giving birth in US. Whatever ways they've taken before shouldn't stop them for trying to renew their visa. Only the VO knows what's right for this case. Thats why I asked him to talk to NIV first.

shiffi:


I was directed to the white man at window 21, the first 3 people in the queue all got blue paper. (the blue paper is the closest paper to him so he was dishing it out like its nothing) i told the security guy to show me where to get water that am thirsty, he said press that stuff and put your mouth which i did and came back to the queue. the guy before me was called and as the man was about giving him blue paper omo i tell security say i wan piss. i enter toilet dey pace up and down for like 5 mins and came out. then went back to the queue you join after thumb printing.when it got to my turn, as the security was about directing me to another window i jejely squeeze myself enter window 9 as the spirit directed. the white lady there issued the first three people before me blue papers.

Cheers!

cosxzbay:


This wouldn’t be advisable any more with the new policy proposal. The Trump administration is expected to issue a proposal in coming weeks that would make it harder for legal immigrants to become citizens or get green cards if they have ever used public welfare programs.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/now-trump-administration-wants-limit-citizenship-legal-immigrants-n897931

Thank you. This is a similar article my wife sent to me few weeks ago but which I couldn't find when I needed it to support a post here. Yes. It's serious now and they can back track to get anyone. Say no to any assisted program even if you're on a resident status.

sureb0yy:
That being said, IMO, there is absolutely NO beyond-reasonable-doubt proof that your sister or her husband lied to the VO during their first visa interview. It's not like they have proof of a conversation they had to support a preconceived plan to do the above. People change their minds all the time. People come here just to visit for a week, meet a girl with asss so fat, decide they're not going home again, marry the girl and apply for GC, say their plans changed after they got here. Oga mi Sir, they get their GC.

In your case, maybe your sister and her husband honestly had no intention of having their baby here or visit the doctor. Suppose I were in her shoes, and I woke up one day with blood coming out of me, you think I will risk my life and die because I told one VO that I won't be seeing Doctor? No sir, I will call 911 if needed and get the best treatment and that's not a crime.

The case is more complicated than what you explained. A pregnant woman knows when the arrival date would be. They should have left US before or by the 3rd trimester (last 3 months). Emergency in pregnancy like you described would lead to preterm birth. But the guy didn't say they had a prem baby. So, it's a full term baby with a known arrival date. It will take a novice VO who is not supervised to agree that the baby arrival was impromptu. If one is going to get a visa in Nigeria and knows it's going to be under serious scrutiny, then one should have been truthful the first time. In 2011 in Abuja embassy, I saw a lady that had 1 child in US under disguise, denied a renewal for covering up her pregnancy and delivered in US, even with all her receipts. The guy in question should try his luck, who knows what kind of luck he has?

Ubah1:

It has always been like this. Don't use that as a excuse not to pursue your dream. Ofcourse they are making money with the refusal. If You are prepared enough and hopefully favoured to meet a V.O that's not too strict, You will scale through. So prepare well and leave the rest for God if you are not an atheist

LagosismyHome:

15 years ago it was like this , 10 years same thing , 2 years ago the rate of No aka blue papers were high . 2018 same thing ......... It not new .

kfrosh:
We need to stop this self-pity or don't know what else to call it. It hurts when visa is refused but we should stop whinning about it and look for the best way to go moving forward. Generalizing it might only make you feel better for a few days but it won't take the pain away. Rate of denial has always been high here in Nigeria and will continue to be, yet some people still get their visas.

In fact, in 2011 when we were still applying, some people even came up with an hypothesis that student visa for Nigeria has reached it's quota for the year in Sept because of high rejection rate. I disagreed with them vehemently.

femi312:
I won't be surprised if you are the only one with this scenario. First, most people who might have used this are typically masters students who might not to need to renew their visas before the completion of their programs. Secondly, this is quite dicy because no one can say for sure or not if this will be a problem. If I were you baring any emergency, I will stay put in the US till I finish my program and able to change status. You don't need a visa to be legal in the US as a student so far you have a valid i20 and your sevis is in status.

You're right. Also, I have seen some people here before that have used this option. But they changed status later and don't need to go back to the embassy.

femi312:
He is still here

I know.

sweeteyen111:
you nor really no book at all
I sorry for you

Sorry for yourself

segunjames82:
Hello house,
How do I contact NIV on nairaland?? Am a bit new here. Expecting a reply soon. Thanks a lot.

Write you inquires and include @ LagosNIV @ AbujaNIV or go and write it on their threads here in travel section. They are US embassy officials on nairaland.

yemiosinbajo:


Thanks for your explanation. It seems like in this case, you qualify for the medical assistance program, and that is why they offered it to you. If you did not qualify, they probably would not have offered it to you. If you qualify for something and you make use of it, why should it stand against you in your future immigration proceedings? In addition, how will the immigration have access to your medical records (considering HIPAA violation) to figure that you received any assistance some time in the past? Does the hospital automatically put the assistance they offered you in your credit report, so immigration can trace it through your SSN? If you did not give the hospital your SSN, how would immigration learn of the assistance you received?

I may have qualified for it based on NM state law on poverty level but such I believe doesn't reach the embassy here in Nigeria. Don't forget that we showed large sum of money when applying for the visa and so we should be able to take care for our staying in US by ourselves. This is why I didn't submit those forms. Also, I only went to the hospital for a reduction in my monthly payment not for any public assistance. Any government assisted program that helps you to pay a bill or gives you aids etc is regarded as public assistant. Everything done in US goes into one's record, so I can't say things like that can't be pulled up if needed by the appropriate body. Lastly, medical bill is not part of hipaa and hipaa rules can be rendered insignificant by government.

Timotee:

As an international student, you're mandated to have health insurance which is usually used for health related issues. However, it's possible to circumvent the system and illegally apply for and use public assistance in some states. It's easier in some states, e.g. Arizon, than others. If a person on a non-immigrant visa is found to have illegally used such services reserved for citizens, it will hinder any future immigration purposes.

In NM state, you don't have to circumvent anything. Your county will pay part of your outstanding medical bill if you submit the necessary forms. But may count against you when you need a new visa.

yemiosinbajo:

Please, can you give more details about the emboldened? What type of public assistance can an international student get when they have health insurance? I believe that if you don't have health insurance, the hospital will mandate you to pay your medical bills, or does the hospital now pay foreigners' medical bills?

Yes the hospital will ask you to pay your medical bills but in some counties, the bill can be shared if you don't make enough money. In NM when you don't make enough and can't pay your medical bill, there is a program they run to pay outstanding medical bills for citizen and non-citizen. Davidlan used to be an old member here. In 2012 when I have a medical bill to pay and was advised in the hospital to use this program, this is the message I wrote to him. I had medical insurance before and after this hospital visit but not at the time of visit. Also, I've heard of a kind of medicaid program for pregnant women that foreign students can use but can't remember the program precisely.

Hello, this is imperiouxx from Nairaland. I have a question I should have asked before now from you. My medical insurance expired in June 2 and I went to a general hospital here in New Mexico in June 16 because I was having pain in my right side that I can't breath in properly, did x-ray and confirm nothing, I was given an injection because I was told it's just muscle strain. When the bill came it was $907. I called to setup payment plan and was told $50 is the only minimum I can pay per month. I went with my guardian to the hospital to tell them I can be paying $25. We met the lady in charge of account and she gave me a form to fill and submit today Friday 24. She said that the form will make the county pay some part of my bill and I pay the remaining. The program will last 6 months. My fear is Nigeria-US embassy when I go for my renewal before my PhD. Do you think I should submit this form or just pay on my own to avoid debate at the embassy when in Nigeria? Thanks

Timotee:


Great! I can see that you're doing very well too.
Our prayer is that folks applying now will enjoy the same success we have enjoyed.

Yea. And that's why we still come back here to render the little help we can.

Timotee:


@Imperiouxx

Nice to still see you here from way back 2011. I went back to read some posts from when we were applying in 2011. Nostalgia! How time flies.

Yea, 2011 was the beginning. How have you been doing?

segunjames82:


Hello everyone, 
HELP! HELP!! HELP!!!
I need an advice on an F1 visa issue and will really appreciate if I can get a way forward out of this. I know this house is full of gurus and highly blessed. Kindly help a sister in a jam.
My story goes thus:
Sometimes in 2016, my pregnant sister and her husband with their son applied for a US tourist visa and were granted. During the interview, the consular asked whether my sister will visit the doctor and she replied negative. My sister spent 5 months in the US and returned with the child. Their visa expired and the husband is the busy type and has no time for the renewal. Fast forward to this year, the husband was granted admission for a graduate study in the USA and was even offered a little scholarship by the school. The husband applied for F1 visa and was refused. During the interview, the consular stated that the husband travelled with his wife without their child to the USA two years ago and gave birth there after having misinformed the then consular that they will not visit the doctor. She asked where the wife is and the husband answered that she is at home with her business. She also asked how much was paid and the husband answered. The consular also asked for the receipt but the husband answered that when the wife is coming to renew her visa,she will bring it along. My sister's husband doesn't want to miss this scholarship so he wants to apply again before the school resumes late this month. What can he do to be granted the visa? Should he apply with his family again for F1 and F2 visa? Any suggestions from the gurus and VO's in the house?will really cherish one right now. Also, i believe it's the wife that wants to be punished by the VO, is it possible for the husband to be be approved the F1 while the wife is denied for the F2? Please kindly reply. All suggestions are welcome.

A case of false misrepresentation. I hope you didn't use any public assistance? A way similar to naijatisumi's case, only that he hasn't seen the outcome of his F2 application. Talk to NIV on naiaraland. However, naijatisumi case could be 50/50 if he addresses his previous denials, his wife still on status and they didn't use public assistance during her maternity care.

jelmusboy:
He was denied F1 5 times and not F2. F2 is the best shot

How would I ever think an F2 application was denied 5 times for anyone? My question is how are you're sure the F2 is sure if the reason he was denied F1 5 times isn't properly addressed? Combine that with the fact that his wife had a baby in US after her F1 visa. He should explain the medical part (which can be a very big issue) and talk to the nairaland NIV who can address his case properly.

For the pesin wey put dis on frontpage


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Gistusmore:
The man wife go don wait tire

From the narration, I think he was sentenced 17 years ago

jelmusboy:
I think F2 will be your sure bet instead of F1. VO are not smiling with F1 now

Do you read where he said he was previously denied 5 times and that his wife brought pregnancy to US as a student?

@naijatisumi,

If I were you, I would direct this question to NIV on nairaland before continue with the F2 application. Also, what do you mean by this 'she apply for medical which was granted as same was backed with insurance and all'?

Stdannyel:
Hello everyone.
Please my wife who just arrived US walked into a bank today to try if she could pay for my Sevis fee since she has some cash with her, then the black man who attended to her gently whispered in her ears "GENTLY WALK OUT OF HERE, WHAT YOU ARE DOING IS ILLEGAL"
And with the fear in her she went and missed her way back to the hostel, in fact she roam for over 3 hours.
Please why can't she make the payment?

The black dude must be drunk or high on something. If she's legal and has address, she can pay your sevis for you anywhere in US. She should go to those small businesses doing western union and send money to international countries. Case: Closed

Sikiru003:

Good afternoon my good people in this room. please I need your help on this issue on me, I'm going for conference interview on the 2nd of November 2018 . I'm going through my DS160 form which agent filled for me i saw the age of my spouse 1999 which is 18yrs while mine is 31yrs now . will her age be a problem for me in the interview advice me because I choose married with kids . I though of cancel the interview or what should I do house I need your help on this matter.

This is the kind of packaging they called Calamity.

May God grants you the heart to fully bear the damage after the interview.

Nahum777:
Maybe if I see someone who lives in New York they can help. My own has finished already. These people take these things very precious. They even left me and went to bed.

"We would have sent you away this night if it were another person". I feel so ashamed and bleeped up!

Some Nigerians are funny. Would have sent you away because of some Nigerian food.

You need to start looking for a place of your own quick my friend. They will boot you when you're not prepared.

Nahum777:
I will find a way to send it back. I am not sure the person carried mine and the tag number is long gone because they asked us to remove it.

Tell the airline to connect both of you guys. Then make arrangement with the person on when to get the luggage sent by usps express.

That solves your problem.

Nahum777:
I am dead oo. Someone took my luggage and I took the person's own (I am not sure). I am very far away from the airport right now and the airline is saying I must go to the airport to claim the luggage (JFK). Please is there anything I can do? I can't go back to the airport as it will be very expensive and it's very far away. Please what can I do? The owners are saying I will leave their house if I don't provide the luggage. Guys please help me out oo. I can't lose that luggage, else I am dead.

LagosismyHome

Please I need help. I have never been this foolish in my life. All the Nigerian food, traditional medicine and everything I bought are in the luggage. Ehhyyy, the airline said I must go to the airport before anything can be done, that the luggage and my flight number has nothing to do with each other. Please help me oo. Don't skip this post please.

Hey, where are you now?

Hushee:
Second interview (27/12/2017)

Almost the same with the first, the only difference was that the same guy that did my biometric interviewed me and he was nice until he looked shocked at something he saw on his screen. He also asked if i was married and i said no, he later asked "what of traditional marriage"?, I said no. He then said he couldn't approve me at that time, I asked him to tell me why but he said he's not allowed to do that. I just said thank you and I left.

What's it with this part?

Beautyaddy:

Not correct.

Most if not all work permits are given way ahead of any green card approval. Most work permits are valid for only a year pending on the type of petitions being filed. Once the green card is approved the work permit is useless because the green card(permanent residence card) supersedes the work permit card's authority to work anywhere.

yemiosinbajo:

If the GC is approved, the EAD is no longer needed and will no longer come.

You're absolutely correct. Not the other way round like Chapecoense said it. My work permit was only useful for 2 months before green card status kicks in.

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Cheers!

LagosismyHome:


I can confirm that it NOT TRUE that green card OR PR is automatically given with work permit

You are right LagosismyHome. I think what he mixed up is what I quoted below. From work permit approval to GC interview invitation is usually around 30 days. And the interview will likely take place before the next 30 days. So when you tell people, they automatically think everything happens at the same time.

imperiouxx:


I think is still the same as before unless the process has changed. After about 4 months you've filed for adjustment of status, you get a work permit and within few weeks after the work permit, you get your green card interview invitation.

fall2019:

Bros, since we cant discuss the ways here. kindly confirm my PM so you brief me jejely. .....I stay humble. Success is what matters #fall2019

If I'm right you still waiting for fall 2019 to be a student. If I were you, I would focus on getting my student visa first before worrying about green card. That F1 visa is not so easy to get. Go to immhelp and uscis website if you want to know about legal ways of getting green card.

Ubah1:


You were right about your testimony. Now US has started giving PR immediately they issue work permit to people

I think is still the same as before unless the process has changed. After about 4 months you've filed for adjustment of status, you get a work permit and within few weeks after the work permit, you get your green card interview invitation.

tunz001:

I sent you an email sir!...

Sorry, I just get to check this forum today. It's the last week before school resumes, so I've been really busy with the family. I will check for your message, if it's not too late by now. Let me know if it's necessary to reply or not