BigIyanga:

1: If your husband is not a prospective student, he’s going to be on F2 visa.. ie stay at home chop belleful hubby
Pros: You have your partner for emotional, sexual and psychological support.
-You can start family asap
- Naija chances of getting visa are narrowing day by day
-Proof of home ties, if he stays back..you can tell VO that you come back to see him every year.
Cons:
-If you’re funded, your stipend only covers you.
-He’s tied to ur immigration status. You’re the only one who can file for him to get his work permit… only possible if you have changed your status. So he’s a rider on your visa.
-Your income must be bigger to accommodate 2 adults plus a baby on the way.. lol
-You will be the breadwinner and your hubby will be bread chopper

Is it that F2s cannot adjust their status to F1 or any other visa category while in the USA? Because you seem to always emphasize F2s will be complete liabilities in the USA. I have even heard of cases where F2s secured jobs and got sponsorships for H1B, though quite rare.

Latonal1:


Political Science or public administration

You can do this research yourself, and it won't take up to 30 mins.

Visit https://www.usnews.com

Search Universities offering [Program of choice] as seen in the photo attached.

You can even sort by lowest tuition fee or high enrollment rate.

This will help you narrow your search and visit the schools with high enrollment rates to see the required GPA and trust me, some programs will accept you regardless of your GPA.

Email the admission coordinator to assess if you stand a chance with your GPA, and work experience if the information is not clear enough on the school website.

I encourage you to do it yourself because time is money.

Drop a quote if you need further assistance as you start the process.

SHALOM!!!

BigIyanga:

1: If your husband is not a prospective student, he’s going to be on F2 visa.. ie stay at home chop belleful hubby
Pros: You have your partner for emotional, sexual and psychological support.
-You can start family asap
- Naija chances of getting visa are narrowing day by day
-Proof of home ties, if he stays back..you can tell VO that you come back to see him every year.
Cons:
-If you’re funded, your stipend only covers you.
-He’s tied to ur immigration status. You’re the only one who can file for him to get his work permit… only possible if you have changed your status. So he’s a rider on your visa.
-Your income must be bigger to accommodate 2 adults plus a baby on the way.. lol
-You will be the breadwinner and your hubby will be bread chopper

Boss,
If I got it in alone with a F1 visa and my status changed, how easy would it be to bring in my partner and the kid please?
Also, how long does or what does it take to change the status of my visa? Thank you

BigIyanga:

1: If your husband is not a prospective student, he’s going to be on F2 visa.. ie stay at home chop belleful hubby
Pros: You have your partner for emotional, sexual and psychological support.
-You can start family asap
- Naija chances of getting visa are narrowing day by day
-Proof of home ties, if he stays back..you can tell VO that you come back to see him every year.
Cons:
-If you’re funded, your stipend only covers you.
-He’s tied to ur immigration status. You’re the only one who can file for him to get his work permit… only possible if you have changed your status. So he’s a rider on your visa.
-Your income must be bigger to accommodate 2 adults plus a baby on the way.. lol
-You will be the breadwinner and your hubby will be bread chopper

Omo eh. Compared to other country, there isn't any incentive to goto us oo. If you plan on naturalizing

VincentTobe:
Good morning all, please my request for emergency appointment was denied but i am still seeing the option in the U.S embassy website. I want to know if I should apply again and also while applying for the previous one i uploaded my I-20, sevis fee receipt, passport and visa fee payment slip. Please is there any other supporting document i should upload to boost my chances of getting it approved this time.
Thank you

Are you within 60 days of your start date on your I-20?
If the option is there you could reapply, but what are the odds they wouldn't notice you applied earlier?
If you have other documents like class schedule you might upload that for your next request.

Anfieldboss:


Is it that F2s cannot adjust their status to F1 or any other visa category while in the USA? Because you seem to always emphasize F2s will be complete liabilities in the USA. I have even heard of cases where F2s secured jobs and got sponsorships for H1B, though quite rare.

F2 can change to FI… but you have to apply to school, pay out of pocket or get funded.. go in front of the VO to confess your sins (lol) interview and you stand a better chance of getting approved since you already have F2..
There could be other ways, consult your immigration lawyer. My limited opinions are merely advisory. Good luck!

Donbigi2:


Omo eh. Compared to other country, there isn't any incentive to goto us oo. If you plan on naturalizing

Not entirely true. Your employer can file for your naturalization.
Also, you can file for yourself if you’re published/distinguished in your field.. your mentors/colleagues can write letter of recommendation for you. I think it's easier for STEM and healthcare applicants
Consult your immigration lawyer. My limited opinions are merely advisory. Good luck!

Think of how you will have ties to home when you are gone.

Beutony:
Good day everyone
Please I need an advice.
Please what is the best option?
I want to apply for F1 visa and am married with no kid yet.
My question is
A: is it for me to travel first before my husband joins me? Or
B: is it to apply and travel out with my husband at the same time?
Thanks am expecting your reply.

Think of this
how will your daughter be taken care of when you are doing your activities, especially if she is below 4.
Child care/after school services is not cheap, except she is an American Citizen.

idirect:

The response to your question would be of help to me also. I am in the same situation now, I however I have a little girl.

Medicals for USA Study visa??

chubysoft1:
My sister just returned from an interview....heartbroken. We are sad right now and she's still in tears oh.

She was scheduled for 6.30 am today via email oh after she has done her medicals last week successfully at VI, only for them to tell her that lagosiv.state.gov hasn't received it yet from the medicals. They said it's only when they receive it from them they can interview her. (see oh...even after they have scheduled her for an interview oh). We quickly sent a mail to them, they said they'll reply in 2-3 days time...can you imagine. She has booked a flight already next week....what kind of rubbish is this one again.

Please if someone has a reasonable solution or suggestion...I am hungry for it now to encourage her. She's been crying since she came back oh.

chubysoft1:
My sister just returned from an interview....heartbroken. We are sad right now and she's still in tears oh.

She was scheduled for 6.30 am today via email oh after she has done her medicals last week successfully at VI, only for them to tell her that lagosiv.state.gov hasn't received it yet from the medicals. They said it's only when they receive it from them they can interview her. (see oh...even after they have scheduled her for an interview oh). We quickly sent a mail to them, they said they'll reply in 2-3 days time...can you imagine. She has booked a flight already next week....what kind of rubbish is this one again.

Please if someone has a reasonable solution or suggestion...I am hungry for it now to encourage her. She's been crying since she came back oh.

Maybe your mistaken . No way the u.s consulate need Medicals or have to receive medicals , maybe it’s another country ur talking about

You have to finish school for your status to change.

www.uscis.gov is your plug

idirect:

Boss,
If I got it in alone with a F1 visa and my status changed, how easy would it be to bring in my partner and the kid please?
Also, how long does or what does it take to change the status of my visa? Thank you

Thank you so much.
If he is going to apply later, what would be his proof of home ties by then?
Do we say he's coming to visit? Won't they say he should apply for visit visa instead?
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do more digging

Donbigi2:


Omo eh. Compared to other country, there isn't any incentive to goto us oo. If you plan on naturalizing

going in front of VO is either in person at an embassy or consulate or do change of status while in the country.

BigIyanga:

F2 can change to FI… but you have to apply to school, pay out of pocket or get funded.. go in front of the VO to confess your sins (lol) interview and you stand a better chance of getting approved since you already have F2..
There could be other ways, consult your immigration lawyer. My limited opinions are merely advisory. Good luck!

lets give them the benefit of doubt and assume it is for immigrant visa for now.

Tallvictor23:



Maybe your mistaken . No way the u.s consulate need Medicals or have to receive medicals , maybe it’s another country ur talking about

BigIyanga:

Not entirely true. Your employer can file for your naturalization.
Also, you can file for yourself if you’re published/distinguished in your field.. your mentors/colleagues can write letter of recommendation for you. I think it's easier for STEM and healthcare applicants
Consult your immigration lawyer. My limited opinions are merely advisory. Good luck!

Compared to other countries... Its difficult o. But salary is not comparable to any country.

After studies, you get 1yr opt but stem gets 36months.

You have to find a job within 90days of activating opt.

If you loose your job, you have 60days to find another one.

When on opt, your company can file for H1B Visa which is a raffle, aka pure luck. The raffle is 2-4x a year.

H1b visa is valid for 3yrs which your employer can auto renew for another 3, you company can file for green card for you then.

Cc chibertha

Yes you can say he is coming to vist.
so he can either go F2 route of B1/B2 route

My husband comes and goes with F2.

My F1 visa expires in April this year while my husbands F2 is valid till 2024

27autumn:
Thank you so much.
If he is going to apply later, what would be his proof of home ties by then?
Do we say he's coming to visit? Won't they say he should apply for visit visa instead?

Hello House,

First of all, Thanks to everyone rendering help inform of info and updates on this thread...

I need help on something. I was refused F1 visa sometimes in Dec 2022( for spring 2023 admission)and I'm shooting another shot for Fall 2023. I got an updated i20 from my school and new Ds160 submitted already. The thing is I can't get an appointment date for several days now. I keep getting same ' no appointment available' at every try. I need responses on this and would also appreciate to join any search group or something...

infosoftlife:


You can do this research yourself, and it won't take up to 30 mins.

Visit https://www.usnews.com

Search Universities offering [Program of choice] as seen in the photo attached.

You can even sort by lowest tuition fee or high enrollment rate. Thank you

This will help you narrow your search and visit the schools with high enrollment rates to see the required GPA and trust me, some programs will accept you regardless of your GPA.

Email the admission coordinator to assess if you stand a chance with your GPA, and work experience if the information is not clear enough on the school website.

I encourage you to do it yourself because time is money.

Drop a quote if you need further assistance as you start the process.

SHALOM!!!

thank you

chibertha:
Medicals for USA Study visa??

I catch am but I no understand too

chibertha:
going in front of VO is either in person at an embassy or consulate or do change of status while in the country.

Must be at US consulate/embassy in Naija … or any embassy outside US like Canada or Mexico?

holluville:
Hello House,

First of all, Thanks to everyone rendering help inform of info and updates on this thread...

I need help on something. I was refused F1 visa sometimees in Dec 2022( for spring 2023 admission)and I'm shooting another shot for Fall 2023. I got an updated i20 from my school and new Ds160 submitted already. The thing is I can't get an appointment date for several days now. I keep getting same ' no appointment available' at every try. I need responses on this and would also appreciate to join any search group or something...

While filing the form, did you agree to the question that asked if you have been denied a visa in the last 6months? If yes, that's the cause, and I will suggest you go back and click know because you are not likely to visit the embassy till July for your interview.

Good evening everyone. Hope you had a great day.

Please, I need clarity. The agent I used for getting a closer date sent me an appointment confirmation slip yesterday, and it says my interview date is now 28th Feb. I was super excited, only for me to check the date on my profile on US.Gov this morning, it was still the August 2023 date that is still displaying. I called him to understand, but he said that's how they do it, I should relax, not to worry, and just come for the interview on that day. Have I not been scammed like this? Please house. What is the implication? Is this how it goes?

You know when the VO start checKing the system, won't S/he accuse me of fraud, that I am not supposed to be interviewed that day?

Donbigi2:


Compared to other countries... Its difficult o. But salary is not comparable to any country.

After studies, you get 1yr opt but stem gets 36months.

You have to find a job within 90days of activating opt.

If you loose your job, you have 60days to find another one.

When on opt, your company can file for H1B Visa which is a raffle, aka pure luck. The raffle is 2-4x a year.

H1b visa is valid for 3yrs which your employer can auto renew for another 3, you company can file for green card for you then.

Cc chibertha

How many of those countries are going to offer you admission and funding without paying COA first ?

[quote author=Latonal1 post=121166869][/quote]
Thank you

chibertha:
lets give them the benefit of doubt and assume it is for immigrant visa for now.

Sigh .

chibertha:
lets give them the benefit of doubt and assume it is for immigrant visa for now.

I see you Bertha.... Trust everything is going fine...

BigIyanga:

1: If your husband is not a prospective student, he’s going to be on F2 visa.. ie stay at home chop belleful hubby
Pros: You have your partner for emotional, sexual and psychological support.
-You can start family asap
- Naija chances of getting visa are narrowing day by day
-Proof of home ties, if he stays back..you can tell VO that you come back to see him every year.
Cons:
-If you’re funded, your stipend only covers you.
-He’s tied to ur immigration status. You’re the only one who can file for him to get his work permit… only possible if you have changed your status. So he’s a rider on your visa.
-Your income must be bigger to accommodate 2 adults plus a baby on the way.. lol
-You will be the breadwinner and your hubby will be bread chopper

Thanks alot but am not cleared here , so which option should I go for?
Secondly can two of us travel as students since my name has been changed to his via our court wedding and newspaper published?
Or is it better for me to go first while he joins later and how long will it take to achieve that.

Isyberry:
Good evening everyone. Hope you had a great day.

Please, I need clarity. The agent I used for getting a closer date sent me an appointment confirmation slip yesterday, and it says my interview date is now 28th Feb. I was super excited, only for me to check the date on my profile on US.Gov this morning, it was still the August 2023 date that is still displaying. I called him to understand, but he said that's how they do it, I should relax, not to worry, and just come for the interview on that day. Have I not been scammed like this? Please house. What is the implication? Is this how it goes?

You know when the VO start checKing the system, won't S/he accuse me of fraud, that I am not supposed to be interviewed that day?

You have been scammed. Don't waste your time and resources to travel for the interview. The agent just edited an appointment for you. Agents search for date same way others do, so why waste money paying them unless you don't know how to or you don't have the time to do so...

You won't even get to the VO because the pre-screening outside won't have your name on the list.

mantics:


You have been scammed. Don't waste your time and resources to travel for the interview. The agent just edited an appointment for you. Agents search for date same way others do, so why waste money paying them unless you don't know how to or you don't have the time to do so...

You won't even get to the VO because the pre-screening outside won't have your name on the list.

We tolded them… but they keep regarding us agents of bad news and EP

Beutony:
Thanks alot but am not cleared here , so which option should I go for?
Secondly can two of us travel as students since my name has been changed to his via our court wedding and newspaper published?
Or is it better for me to go first while he joins later and how long will it take to achieve that.

What is your funding status like? If you are funded by the school and your husband wishes to go with you, shoot for it. If your husband wants to study, he can change status to F1 while in US. It's not a must to go for interview.

Also at the interview, you will have to explain what your husband plan is, staying or just helping to settle? All in all, weigh your options well.