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LagosismyHome:
Although i stopped been a student many years ago so not current but back then it was never advisable to leave after graduation and even in your opt year. Because you can never predict when coming back in .....

i knew someone who took the risk and went and was able to enter but that person was at opt stagewith a job ....so i would say if you dont have a job stay put and miss that occasion or else your re entry is not guaranteed. All depends on the CBP u meet

I leave others to comment on what the current process is

Thanks I really appreciate your response and I get it.

@Justwise @Walspring please Advice Kindly


I am an F1 Student, I just completed my BSC program and my graduation is coming up JUNE, I plan on attending an important occasion back home in Nigeria after my Graduation in June for about 2weeks Then i will return to the U.S,My F1 Visa is valid till 2018,But i am very skeptical and scared if i will be denied entry at the US Port of Entry;when coming back from my occasion;I also have my EAD Card with me but it clearly states "Not Valid for Re-entry to the US"..So it cants be used as a VISA...So my question is what are my chances of being allowed into the US back on my Valid Student Visa? What are the possibilities of entering into the U.S back with my F1 Visa,Can i go for this occasion or not?

What are your suggestions/opinions??

hello house,

I have a very important question for you all;

I am an F1 Student, I just completed my BSC program and my graduation is coming up JUNE, I plan on attending an important occasion back home in Nigeria after my Graduation in June for about 2weeks Then i will return to the U.S,My F1 Visa is valid till 2018,But i am very skeptical and scared if i will be denied entry at the US Port of Entry;when coming back from my occasion;I also have my EAD Card with me but it clearly states "Not Valid for Re-entry to the US"..So it cants be used as a VISA...So my question is what are my chances of being allowed into the US back on my Valid Student Visa? What are the possibilities of entering into the U.S back with my F1 Visa,Can i go for this occasion or not

What are your suggestions/opinions??

hello house,

I have a very important question for you all;

I am an F1 Student, I just completed my BSC program and my graduation is coming up JUNE, I plan on attending an important occasion back home in Nigeria after my Graduation in June for about 2weeks Then i will return to the U.S,My F1 Visa is valid till 2018,But i am very skeptical and scared if i will be denied entry at the US Port of Entry;when coming back from my occasion;I also have my EAD Card with me but it clearly states "Not Valid for Re-entry to the US"..So it cants be used as a VISA...So my question is what are my chances of being allowed into the US back on my Valid Student Visa? What are the possibilities of entering into the U.S back with my F1 Visa,Can i go for this occasion or not


What are your suggestions/opinions??

abujaniv:
I think you answered your own question. If your program is completed, and you leave the country, the visa is no longer valid for reentry. If your SEVIS changes to reflect that you have entered OPT, then the visa is still valid till it's expiry or the end of OPT, whichever comes first.

My Visa wont expire until Jan 2018 and Yes i a have a new I-20 that reflect am now on OPT which i believe the same goes to my SEVIS,I asked earlier from my DSO in school yesterday and she told me my Visa is still valid but i should not travel without having a JOB on my OPT as that will be a proof that am coming back to work on my OPT....So am just all confused and i dont want it to be dye minutes i have to start preparing for my travel plans or cancellation .Am just very confused.

abujaniv:
Hello jah101. In all likelihood, your visa has an "M" under the number of authorized entries. This means "multiple," meaning you can go in and out of the US as long as 1) your visa is not expired, and 2) you are still in status as a student. The Employment Authorization Document (EAD card) has nothing to do with your ability to leave and enter the country.

Thanks for your response I really appreciates it;I know i have Multiple entries but my concern is;I am done with my program in my school and my graduation is June and before any student can get an EAD They have to notify the USCIS that the student is done with his/her program which will reflect on their system...so am just wondering what might come up upon entering back

hello house,

I have a very important question for you all;

I am an F1 Student, I just completed my BSC program and my graduation is coming up JUNE, I plan on attending an important occasion back home in Nigeria after my Graduation in June for about 2weeks Then i will return to the U.S,My F1 Visa is valid till 2018,But i am very skeptical and scared if i will be denied entry at the US Port of Entry;when coming back from my occasion;I also have my EAD Card with me but it clearly states "Not Valid for Re-entry to the US"..So it cants be used as a VISA...So my question is what are my chances of being allowed into the US back on my Valid Student Visa? What are the possibilities of entering into the U.S back with my F1 Visa,Can i go for this occasion or not


What are your suggestions/opinions??

imperiouxx:
Without any form of letter from your employer/international advisor, you won't be given SSN by the social security administration. All international students in US can only work on campus. If you work outside without permission and get caught, you've violated the terms and conditions of your F1 and such is a punishable offence.

ohhh okay i got yaa bro.....So i have to go meet my school DSO first to give me a letter then i take it to the SSN office and apply for SSN..

imperiouxx:
You will survive. One thing about NYC is there are many menial jobs you can get even as a student but such your employer must not report you as part of their workers. SSN you will get as soon as you get an on campus job.

oohhh Understood, is it a must to work on campus first before you can get your SSN what if i dont want to work on campus??and i just go apply for it?i cant get it? maybe make u DM me Babab make we talk well.

imperiouxx:
You just getting the story right now.

Welcome to the Empire State! lols

Oga Imperiouxx Nah Real Empire State oooo.....I really cant bliv dix but i know i will survive one way or the other....Do you know if student are eligible for SSN nd how the process !!!

signature2012:
Thinking of relocating to bronx..this queens is too just boring.

Lol true....Queens is Kinda boring i have some females friends dere nd dats wot de always say....Bronx is kinda Live but Accommodation Expensive in NYC....ave been ere now and still looking for apartment....

[quote author=jah101 post=42112151]Am in Bronx....PMd U bro.


I just replied back...sorry for the late response was busy with dix Newyork Hustle ni oooo lol.

Centrix:
What part of New York are you? I still in naij but coming soon. Send me a PM.

Am in Bronx....PMd U bro.


I just replied back...sorry for the late response was busy with dix Newyork Hustle ni oooo lol.

imperiouxx:
You will be fine. Who knows you might be one of those that later won't live elsewhere than in NY. Try get one/shared apartment near the school in the Bronx. Public transportation fare is on the high side nowadays. Good luck!

Yeah thats what am still trying to do looking for something close to school.....

imperiouxx:
I've been living in NY for 2 years, the rent is not the only thing expensive, living generally is. As a student, you guys need to be strong. Where is your school?

I realised that bro....I think NY Generally is expensive,Also My School is Monroe College..

SophiaLisa:
Good Day All,

On Tuesday morning, was at the Lagos Consulate for my F1 interview (Sorry for the late post).

Please view my transcript below;
VO: Please come forward.
SL: Good morning.
VO: (no response; He must have been cranky). *Flips through my passport*. So you have a running B1/B2 Visa
SL: Yes.
VO: So why do you want to study an MBA ....
SL: No, not an MBA. Its a Mastes degree.
VO: I'm sorry, why do you want to go for a Masters in Project Management?
SL: *Gave him my story, linking it with my being an Investment Banker*. When I was done, I said, and here's a letter of introduction from my company.
VO: Without looking up, he kept typing but said "Never mind".
VO: So, have you paid the SEVIS fee?.
SL: Yes I have. It's right there (pointed at the paper in front of him which he clearly missed out).
VO: (Keeps typing and typing and typing).
VO: Your visa has been approved, pick it up in three business days. Also, make sure you don't present the B1/B2 visa at the POE so it doesn't raise any issues.
SL: Thank you very much.
SL: So the B1/B2 visa is still valid?
VO: Yes it is.

I thanked him again and left!

Thanks to God, everyone that prayed with me as well as the Special tips from AKO1, KennyRonny, Meritdee.

Tuesday was just miraculous because before me, they had only approved a visa for 1 woman and her daughter (an Indian). Every other person had a blue paper (denial). In fact, the three F1 applicants ahead of me were rejected out-rightly. I remember praying as I walked before the VO. God is faithful and kind.

Next off, who lives in New York here oooooo. Looking to share an apartment.

COngrats bro......Between i must tell you,housing in NYC is very expensive been here for over 1week now and still looking for a place to rent....all damm expensive,currently staying at an hotel now..

AKO1:
Congrats!

And good luck finding a place in New York! I work in NY but live on the outskirts, the rent is too damn high!

Absolute right been here for a week now staying at an hotel....The apartments are very expensive.....to get a place is indeed sick....jst patienly waiting for a friend to get here so we can look for a 2bedroom which is still even expensive but far better than the studio/1bedroom apartment Newyork is real Expensive on housing.

imperiouxx:
@ SophiaLisa,

Cheers! https://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0016.gif

@ Leaving in NY, you have to be strong.

You are very Right.....Have been in Newyork now for almost a week now and am still looking for an apartment,currently staying at an hotel now thats not too far from my school....nd i was told if u not strong u cant live in Newyork....its indeed the Empire State lol......NYC is expensive.

babsharon:
Yup

Can you pls Email me pls?? So we can talk betterr plsssss i can aswell email you.

olawoleolayinka:
I want to ask this question.
I will be having a short break of 2 weeks from my work very soon and intend to spend like 10 days from it in the US, and that will be in February. However, I will be having another full one month annual leave in April which I will like to spend in the US
My question is this : if I travel in February to the US and later travel again in April, won't I be questioned at the POE for coming/visiting the US so closely dates; February and then April.
Thanks

No that shouldn't be a problem,The only question that might come up is who is sponsoring your trip....because with me,@ tge POE in England ave been dere several times nd ave only been asked dat question once...nd i told them my mother is my sponsor nd i told them the type of job she does nd dat it...so dont let that a problem.

babsharon:
Go ahead

@Babsharon are u in Newyork??

Plsss who de Newyork? @Bosss Imperioux i think u are in NY.....Pls kindly link me up pls,i am coming on Monday and i will need ur contact so we can discuss about some things plsss....Even right now am looking for an apartment already....But serious i need to ask u some things sirr.......Anyone in Newyork plss kindly Msg me ...Thanks.

Hello house....Suggestion pls.....My Visa was approved yesterday jan 5th and i have a return ticket back to England jan 7th Night Flight....Do you think by any means my passport will be ready for collection tomorrow morning or not so i wouldnt have to change my return ticket date,so when i can go to england then from England to Obamaland.....If not do you advise i change my return date to like friday or saturday? pls

amanze15:
jah101 i go nee kULI KULI o, i no know as your plan go be, i go pay for posting when you reach here

Kuli Kuli is Allowed....where r u located bro??

amanze15:
jah101 congrats welcome to the land of the free and brave, its a good thing

Thank you Bro

VISA APPROVED TODAY AT LAGOS EMBASSY….So my interview today was for 11:00AM appointment….Got to the embassy today at 10:00 did the necessary biometrics, fortunately for me i met my friend who we got a transfer together from st lucia at the embassy then we started talking, I told him I was denied the 29th of December 2015 nd explain the reason to him because we both doing the same course, I checked his documents for him nd I realized he doesn’t have his sevisfee confirmation receipt with him…I went back with him to the CAFÉ to print it nd he got it printed out…..upon getting inside…..they passed my friend nd told me they can’t find my name on the appointment list…I was just like nah waahhhhhh oooo….DEVIL WORK….Say well am sure u all keeping to meet the right VO nii walahii…Finally a guy attended to me nd found my name online nd put a note on my DS-160 saying some shit talks lol…After getting into the scared ROOM….I met my friend again on the que nd I told him to keep calm again that God will guide us through today….Funny enough, we were both on the same que he was in front of me nd I was standing behind him and funny enough it was the same VO who denied me the last time 29th December 2015 who I met again which I know for sure he won’t interview me…so after he interview my friend, he denied him due to his responses nd I was scared….Now my turn, Window 3 VO….He told me to put my left four fingers for biometrics I did nd he scan my DS-160 Barcode nd said so what r u going to do in the US….I told him nd he was like oh I took you the last time right? Nd I said YES,Then he said I will give you another chance so pls go to the next available VO…Then I was told to go back on the que again…Then I was jst like smh….Nah wa ooo Devil is a liar seyyy…Today today I must get this VISA…..Finally the security man called me nd told me to go to Window 12…Young White Sexy looking oyinbo lady….nd the Hustle begins down like ….

VO: pass your documents pls...
Me: I passed it with a smile…saying good morning, she smile nd replied saying morning, I guess she was tired anyway.
VO: So why did you want to study information Technology.
Me: I had a very deep sigh because I wasn’t expecting this question atall, but I was prepared for it because I heard her asked one girl why she choose business administration…so I quickly give myself sense…So I started like this by saying. I choose to study information technology because I have a very deep passion for Technology, I am very creative person and since I started this program I have achieved a lot as I was able to create my own website last semester. Also every IT professional find it easy to get a job anywhere, some of them can even get self-employed and technology develop on a daily basis, for example you might not study IT but you are making use of one of the technology which is the computer you are using…(VO Nods ND keep typing).
VO: So why did you choose this school?
Me: I choose this school because it is very affordable for my mother and it is located in a pretty safe town to study. The school also have 3 semester per session which enable students to graduate faster rather than other school that goes on 2 semester per session. In addition I am currently enrolled in that school right now.
VO: ohh really? What campus
Me: Yes, in the st lucia campus, I am just transferring now because I have completed my minor courses in the st lucia campus and the courses I have left to do for me to graduate are not offered in st lucia which is the reason why the school gave every student in the IT department a transfer letter along with their transcript to transfer.
VO: Do you have your transcript with you right now?
Me: Yes,sure would you like to see it?
VO: Yes pls…
Me: I passed both my transcript and School letter to her.
VO: She kept on typing for like 2mins….
Me: I just de follow my God talk nd I de look her face straight.
VO: so how many semester did you do in st lucia?
Me: I did 4 semesters in st lucia campus, These January semester (Winter) would make it my 5th semester.
Vo: Very good, then she returned back my Transcript nd said Thank you…..I will be issuing you a visa today, Kindly collect your passport with visa in the next 3days, then she gave me the White slip…..Meh nah God all the way,I wantuu Faint cos I was not expecting,Then I give myself brain again say if I faint who wan use my visa for me? Ontop all the wahala…Walahii nah lie,I no faint again lol.……ONLY GOD !!!! I REPEAT ONLY GOD !!!

Delayed 29.12.2015 nd Finally Visa Approved Today at Lagos Embassy for 11.00AM appointment....Today i see the Work of God,God is not a loserrrr......Transcript Loading....Abeg anyone in Newyork?Queens?

chuksproxy:
Helo peepz am jst speechless @ d moment. God is alive fellas... It happened as it was meant to..

Thanks first to my Maker. Baba God he did it like he's been doing it.

Thanks to the big boss's dem in d ouz... Darklight...u re a tru broda..bigfracis21.. U re indeed a guardian..walspring d straight forward tutor..i hail. Warryboi..funny and intelligent.. Danjaninja...u r an erudite gentleman cant 4gt 2 mntion a gud faithful and dearest frend..kenny ronny.. And d choleric frend,,,bro slimmy.. Dis peeps head re involved in various ways..dey assisted me,,jst lyk deyve been doing for odas.. And d oda fellows in d house.. U all are valid and helpful,,all ur posts helped and is still helping. God bless u all.


Pls frends anoda ?s. D lady who interviewed me wrote down 'embassy pickup @ 1pm 6january' she didn't circle or underline 'dhl @ wuse'. She said my school wld be resuming soon so i shld come tomorrow and pickup my passport.... Sorry fellas. Dse dis mean i shld cme and pick dis up @ us embassy?? Or were pls i didn't get her clearly. Plss ur comments are realy valid

She actually helped you so you van get to school on time...Also just go to the Dhl orfice at wuse where you choose for documents pickup and not the us embassy....congratulation bro

afolabibalogun:
Happy new year to everybody here. And i pray God will hear each and everyone's prayer in Jesus name, amen.
My friend needs help. He just asked me a question which I adviced him already but I just said I should ask good people here. He travelled to the US on a visiting b2 visa, his second trip so far to the US, and 2 months after his arrival in the US, he visited a school (community college ) and he was told in the school that if they give him admission that they will change his status from b2 to f1, that the school guarantee him this. He said the school said no need for him to come back to Naija to reapply for a f1 visa. I adviced him that in my own opinion, I will suggest he return to Naija and reapply for f1 visa that his change of status from b2 to f1 in the US might not be approved.
Kindly advice him too pls
Thanks

You have given him a good advice tho,But at the same time since he is doing it through the school,That should be a problem,because he is definitely not doing it illegal,The school would just ask him for necessary documents,The most important thing is if the school grant him admission they will forward his papers and I-20 etc to the embassy themselves and they will change his status for him,It is the easiest,He doesnt really have to stress over coming back to nigeria....I hope this helps.....Bless.....Happy New year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR OOOO MY NAIRALANDERSSSSSS......

@SLIMMY05, BIGFRANCIS, WALSPRING, DETUS, WISEMAN,Chucksproxy nd all others.....

MrMann1:
Did you print a new ds 160? Did u upload a passport photo?

Yes i filled a new DS-160 nd I uploaded any picture then at the next page it says u have uploaded the wrong photo size and told me to skip or retry,so i skipped it nd the last page it says bring a passport photograph to the embassy...so try it like dat bro.