mzsI:


I did my capture on the 24th of November and my passport came on Thursday. I think give it some time

ProfJYK:



Yes You Can. I got my first one as a student barely 3 months in this country.

I recommend co-branded cards or loyalty card for starters as they demand less stringent requirements for beginers.

Try the free British Airways American Express card using this referral link below.

http://amex.co.uk/refer/nnEKAIJ0ke?XL=MNDNS

Please don't be shy to embellish your income small by entering something substantial to prevent rejection. You can put up 10 #19,000 in other income as well

Please ensure you pay your full outstanding monthly and don't carry over more than 30% credit limit utilisation at the statement close date. Anything above 30% reported to the registries has an adverse effect on credit score.

Ps. I am also a beginner in the UK.

Mamatukwas:


I use the standard Gold card so can’t really advise. But if you decide and choose to go ahead please use my ref link http://amex.co.uk/refer/uGONNCjkWY?XL=MIMNS

(Insert puppy eyes) thank you.

TheGuyFromHR:


Interest-free periods vary.
Some card issuers offer up to 2 1/2 years interest free.
There are also balance transfer cards, through which you can transfer accumulated debt from one card to another, some of which also offer long interest-free periods.

In theory, you could buy an item on a credit card (for instance brand new PCs, phones or the proverbial Nairaland student's car in the region of £1k, using a money transfer card) and not pay a penny in interest other than the minimum monthly payment/money transfer fee on that debt for up to 3 1/2 years if you really wanted to.

As has been previously pointed out, all credit is debt, so ......

Chyjoey:


But there are currently no appointment dates for B1/B2 category. If the husband is waiting to come through B1B2 visa, the wife may have completed her studies already before he will get the visa (maybe that is why they have been giving families recently). So is it not possible for them to leverage on that reason and just apply together. I have also read somewhere that if your spouse will be joining you, it's better to apply together.

I think she can package this and try to confidently present her case to the VO. There is no hard and fast rule about these things. I believe they can give it a try...my thoughts


To be honest?

You have a great profile. Married with Kids, excellent family ties (assuming you can demonstrate that clearly to the VO)

Okay, going with your 3 year old is reasonable and doesn't need much explanation, as young kids are dependent on their parents.

But then you're trying to raise a red flag where you really shouldn't. Your husband is your sponsor, but he's willing to abandon his business from which he supposedly sponsors you to go with you to the US 'to help you settle down and to come in and out just to check up on you'.
That is not the qualification for an F2 visa, and would lead to denial of your application.

It effectively turns your strong family ties here in Nigeria (your husband whom you're unwilling to abandon to abscond to the states) into a potential weakness (migrant family - Husband (sponsor) abandoning his business for an extended period of time for relatively frivolous reasons (ignoring the fact that that's not even the use of an F2 Visa).
If he can leave his business to follow you, then he has no ties to Nigeria, and him effectively leaving with you deletes your ties as well.

Go with your child. Explain to the V.O that you have to return because you will need to be with your husband in future, (of course also explain how the course will help your present or future career). Take advantage of that family tie.

If your husband wants to come 'check up' on you, let him apply for a B1/B2 in future. That way his business is a strength(financial ties), and 'visiting his wife and child who he hasn't seen in a while and miss so much' is a compelling reason which any VO will sympathize with.

If in future, you get a PhD and assistantship that can cover the funding for your whole family, then you can apply for an F2 visa for him.

richieboy1994:


When did u apply for your EA?

ebbie9ja:
Normal appointment is September 21.

Program start date is August 5. Sent feedback and email yet no feedback. I guess the volume of requests is much for them

Missposh:
Thanks for the update. I just checked now and noticed they responded with this message...

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for writing to the U.S. Visa Service Desk.

We understand that you want to have an earlier date to schedule an appointment.

Availability of slots is at the sole discretion of the US Embassy. You may log in to your profile and check the calendar for the first available appointment .

We hope this information is helpful to you.

....I have logged back to my page and I didnt see anything new. And it shows in their subject that the case has been closed.

Please those that received a message, how did you proceed to enable you book an earlier date.

Biko awaiting your urgent response o. Thank you

researcher108:
They’ve approved some EA requests made in Lagos last week.

blesziano:
I have applied for an emergency visa appointment at the Lagos embassy for over 10 working days and I am yet to get feedback. Any assistance on what I can do to expedite the feedback.

tgbola:

sorry. was your expedited request to lagos or abuja?

vickysunmomi:



Still waiting for approval