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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Dreexzy: 12:06pm On Feb 17

JungleboyT:
Good morning everyone. Got admitted into Western Illinois University for Masters in Quantitative Economics with partial funding of $4k. I'm still awaiting admission decisions of two more schools.

Please can someone add me to the Visa Interview Search date? My number: +2348182576589. Thanks in advance.

I would appreciate if someone adds me to the group also🙏🏾 +2348056497171

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by AllisonUK: 7:43pm On Feb 17

Please has anybody heard from Arizona State University? For their PhD. I applied to the Biology program. How do they manage the admissions process? Does the department interview? Can you be directly admitted by a professor? I need insights please. I haven't heard back for any interview, but I got a prospective supervisor and I'm wondering if every student has to go through a formal interview. Help.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by olaoye15(m): 8:05pm On Feb 17

Hello.

Can I get a head up on this?

I have a conference to attend in New Orleans this May but couldn't start completing DS160 because my passport has expired. The renewed passport will.be issued in March.

Is there a way I can book appointment now and update my new passport information when it is issued or do I have to wait for the new passport to be issued before I can begin the application?

I will be looking to getting a feedback.

Thanks to everyone.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by charliejose: 8:24pm On Feb 18

lawrence7:
Hello house I have a question about F1 renewal while on OPT. Is it possible to renew? I have a valid I20 and EAD card and I would like to leave the US for a visit. How do I go about renewing

Hi, Lawrence! were you able to renew your visa?

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by zoba89(f): 10:52pm On Feb 18

Hello people 🙏
Please I need Abuja early date for US F1 visa interview. Help to add me to any useful group 08038275173

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by BigIyanga: 3:12am On Feb 19

1stGenAmerican:

How will a rent receipt issued in someone else’s name be used for your I-20? Any of us that may know someone must be able to explain to the person named on the receipt how it’ll be used.

Wonder oo🤷🏿‍♂️

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by BigIyanga: 3:19am On Feb 19

Nzealibaba:
my question is genuine , my rent is part of the proof of fund and it costs $23k ,
The school said if I have accommodation then it will be subtracted and to show proof of accommodation I need rent receipt or house lease .
So I don’t mean I need an apartment at the moment . I need rent receipt or lease .
Thanks

Still not making sense. Ur math aint mathing. Landlords need ID/Visa pavg, School ID/ SSN to lease out their apartments

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by tunji5558: 6:32am On Feb 19

Hi Everyone,

I made a visa appointment payment on line and in the MRV on the application , I entered the payment Reference and got a feedback that my request to schedule appointment was received and will be reviewed, that I will get a mail once it’s approved.
Who knows how long this review take and when I should be expecting approval mail?

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Debbieeeeeee: 6:34am On Feb 19

tunji5558:
Hi Everyone,

I made a visa appointment payment on line and in the MRV on the application , I entered the payment Reference and got a feedback that my request to schedule appointment was received and will be reviewed, that I will get a mail once it’s approved.
Who knows how long this review take and when I should be expecting approval mail?

Someone here noted that it took about two weeks, although the timelines vary, could be faster or slower

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by tunji5558: 6:40am On Feb 19

JungleboyT:
Good morning everyone. Got admitted into Western Illinois University for Masters in Quantitative Economics with partial funding of $4k. I'm still awaiting admission decisions of two more schools.

Please can someone add me to the Visa Interview Search date? My number: +2348182576589. Thanks in advance.

Kindly add me to the group also
+2347038219689

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Chiziki: 1:37pm On Feb 19

Good afternoon, please can you put me through on how you secured admission into the school. Thanks .

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Emmatee1816(m): 8:21pm On Feb 19

tunji5558:
Hi Everyone,

I made a visa appointment payment on line and in the MRV on the application , I entered the payment Reference and got a feedback that my request to schedule appointment was received and will be reviewed, that I will get a mail once it’s approved.
Who knows how long this review take and when I should be expecting approval mail?

I think I experienced such response too.I think I had to call the embassy customer care or so.it got sorted out.you can give it a try too

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by charliejose: 8:39pm On Feb 19

Hi, everyone! I need some advice. My mum passed away recently and I’m thinking of visiting Nigeria for the burial. My F1 visa has expired. However, I’m currently on OPT that will expire in May. I am about applying for an OPT-Stem extension. Is it advisable to go to Canada for a visa renewal at this time as I have only 3 months left on my current EAS card? Has anyone been in this situation?

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by charliejose: 8:40pm On Feb 19

charliejose:
Hi, everyone! I need some advice. My mum passed away recently and I’m thinking of visiting Nigeria for the burial. My F1 visa has expired. However, I’m currently on OPT that will expire in May. I am about applying for an OPT-Stem extension. Is it advisable to go to Canada for a visa renewal at this time as I have only 3 months left on my current EAD card? Has anyone been in this situation?

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Zerohard: 9:42am On Feb 20

charliejose:
Hi, everyone! I need some advice. My mum passed away recently and I’m thinking of visiting Nigeria for the burial. My F1 visa has expired. However, I’m currently on OPT that will expire in May. I am about applying for an OPT-Stem extension. Is it advisable to go to Canada for a visa renewal at this time as I have only 3 months left on my current EAS card? Has anyone been in this situation?

You can’t renew your f1 as you no longer a student. People travel on opt but your entry back is to the discretion of the POE officer. OPT EAD is not valid for re-entry as stated on your OPT card. I’m sorry for your loss

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by tunji5558: 9:53am On Feb 20

Emmatee1816:
I think I experienced such response too.I think I had to call the embassy customer care or so.it got sorted out.you can give it a try too

Thank you for your response.

Can you share their contact. The number I got from the portal is not going through

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Debbieeeeeee: 10:52am On Feb 20

tunji5558:

Thank you for your response.

Can you share their contact. The number I got from the portal is not going through

https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/en/contact-us

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by JohnZak: 2:17pm On Feb 20

Hi,
I am sorry about the untimely passing of your mum. Because your reason behind your renewal is personal and important, I can only list the pros and cons of renewing while on OPT.
Technically, you are still in F1 visa even while on OPT so you can renew. You should go with your passport, updated I20, EAD card, OPT job offer letter showing dates of hire and end dates, and paystubs or evidence of financial support if you are not being paid.

Someone here (chigozieduru) renewed without issues a few months ago. See their post below. You may want to reach out to them.

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Some folks on reddit have also renewed without issues: https://www.reddit.com/r/f1visa/comments/10zyq5p/f1_visa_renewal_while_on_stem_opt/

Personally, I think that it is a toss-up. On one hand, I can see a situation where the VO feels that the student has obtained their degree and has already done one year of OPT and may therefore be disinclined to renew the visa because an F1 comes with non-immigrant intent. There have also been issues of lengthy administrative processing for additional review when students have tried renewing on OPT.
On the other hand, the VO may also approve your visa as the cases above have shown. If you do decide to renew, make sure you have your approved OPT STEM extension with the other documents. I also suggest speaking with your DSO before you make any decisions.
I lost my dad while I was a student too so I genuinely understand how you must feel. Good luck and I wish you all the best.

charliejose:
Hi, everyone! I need some advice. My mum passed away recently and I’m thinking of visiting Nigeria for the burial. My F1 visa has expired. However, I’m currently on OPT that will expire in May. I am about applying for an OPT-Stem extension. Is it advisable to go to Canada for a visa renewal at this time as I have only 3 months left on my current EAS card? Has anyone been in this situation?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by JohnZak: 2:20pm On Feb 20

JohnZak:
Hi,
I am sorry about the untimely passing of your mum. Because your reason behind your renewal is personal and important, I can only list the pros and cons of renewing while on OPT.
Technically, you are still in F1 visa even while on OPT so you can renew. You should go with your passport, updated I20, EAD card, OPT job offer letter showing dates of hire and end dates, and paystubs or evidence of financial support if you are not being paid.

Someone here (chigozieduru) renewed without issues a few months ago. See their post below. You may want to reach out to them for more info.

[img] [/img]

Some folks on reddit have also renewed without issues: https://www.reddit.com/r/f1visa/comments/10zyq5p/f1_visa_renewal_while_on_stem_opt/

Personally, I think that it is a toss-up. On one hand, I can see a situation where the VO feels that the student has obtained their degree and has already done one year of OPT and may therefore be disinclined to renew the visa because an F1 comes with non-immigrant intent. There have also been issues of lengthy administrative processing for additional review when students have tried renewing on OPT.
On the other hand, the VO may also approve your visa as the cases above have shown. If you do decide to renew, make sure you have your approved OPT STEM extension with the other documents. I also suggest speaking with your DSO before you make any decisions.
I lost my dad while I was a student too so I genuinely understand how you must feel. Good luck and I wish you all the best.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by fearlessfang: 2:50pm On Feb 20

charliejose:
Hi, everyone! I need some advice. My mum passed away recently and I’m thinking of visiting Nigeria for the burial. My F1 visa has expired. However, I’m currently on OPT that will expire in May. I am about applying for an OPT-Stem extension. Is it advisable to go to Canada for a visa renewal at this time as I have only 3 months left on my current EAS card? Has anyone been in this situation?

This is a very painful situation. My sincere condolence on the loss of your mum. If your visa renewal is denied what would you do? Do you have any plans?

If you had more time, I would first advice you apply for Advance Parole (I-131)- this would cost you $575 to file since you already have a valid biometrics. This is a very serious situation and I wouldn't advice going to apply for a visa as your extension is still pending.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by JohnZak: 3:21pm On Feb 20

I do not think the OP qualifies for Advance Parole. He is in the US and is neither a DACA recipient nor has he filed for AOS, making the foundation for his application for AP questionable.

I agree with you that the OP has to really consider what he will do if his visa is denied before he travels to renew his visa.

fearlessfang:
This is a very painful situation. My sincere condolence on the loss of your mum. If your visa renewal is denied what would you do? Do you have any plans?

If you had more time, I would first advice you apply for Advance Parole (I-131)- this would cost you $575 to file since you already have a valid biometrics. This is a very serious situation and I wouldn't advice going to apply for a visa as your extension is still pending.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by fearlessfang: 4:08pm On Feb 20

JohnZak:
I do not think the OP qualifies for Advance Parole. He is in the US and is neither a DACA recipient nor has he filed for AOS, making the foundation for his application for AP questionable.

I agree with you that the OP has to really consider what he will do if his visa is denied before he travels to renew his visa.

He does qualify for Advance parole.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Zihno: 10:41pm On Feb 20

charliejose:
Hi, everyone! I need some advice. My mum passed away recently and I’m thinking of visiting Nigeria for the burial. My F1 visa has expired. However, I’m currently on OPT that will expire in May. I am about applying for an OPT-Stem extension. Is it advisable to go to Canada for a visa renewal at this time as I have only 3 months left on my current EAS card? Has anyone been in this situation?

I’m sorry for your loss.

But I won’t risk it. You have OPT status that’s almost ended but no F1 visa so you can’t get a new F1 stamp. Reentering will be at the discretion of the CBP Officer.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Zihno: 10:48pm On Feb 20

I heard that Utah state is revoking admission and scholarship packages of Nigerians due to fraudulent GRE test scores. Any information?

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by tellbiodun(f): 4:25am On Feb 21

Got offered PhD admission without funding. Was told they will contact me directly if an assistantship opportunity opens. Who has experienced it before and how do I approach it?

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Hemstone(m): 4:41am On Feb 21

Stop spreading misinformation. A friend of mine still renewed her visa just few weeks ago and she’s on OPT with expired F1 Visa.

Zerohard:

You can’t renew your f1 as you no longer a student. People travel on opt but your entry back is to the discretion of the POE officer. OPT EAD is not valid for re-entry as stated on your OPT card. I’m sorry for your loss

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Hemstone(m): 4:47am On Feb 21

Reach out to me and I will guide you FOR FREE. I am on Opt too, and a friend just did hers using dropbox. I have a voice note on the steps.

charliejose:
Hi, everyone! I need some advice. My mum passed away recently and I’m thinking of visiting Nigeria for the burial. My F1 visa has expired. However, I’m currently on OPT that will expire in May. I am about applying for an OPT-Stem extension. Is it advisable to go to Canada for a visa renewal at this time as I have only 3 months left on my current EAS card? Has anyone been in this situation?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Hemstone(m): 4:50am On Feb 21

If anyone is having difficulty with paying SEVIS, I can be of help as well, but there will be a markup for my time.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Swaycater(m): 7:02am On Feb 21

Good morning everyone, please I will like to ask, in an occasion I get a visa while I applied for school A in USA, and I got another admission in another school in the US, once I get to US, can I go to the school I got admission in instead of the one I used in getting visa?

Please kindly reply anyone that knows how this works, thanks.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by olaoye15(m): 7:38am On Feb 21

Good Morning great people in the house.

I need your expert advice of this.

I currently live in the Uk ans will definitely attend my visa interview in the Uk. However, before i began my applications, i have already paid for my visa fee via my GTB bank App.

So while i was about to to schedule the appoitment, i realised i needed to to make the payment to the embassy i a meant to attend the interview . So i made another payment online.

How to i request for a refund of the first visa fee i made via my GT bank app?

I will appreciate your contributions.
Thanks.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Debbieeeeeee: 8:09am On Feb 21

olaoye15:
Good Morning great people in the house.

I need your expert advice of this.

I currently live in the Uk ans will definitely attend my visa interview in the Uk. However, before i began my applications, i have already paid for my visa fee via my GTB bank App.

So while i was about to to schedule the appoitment, i realised i needed to to make the payment to the embassy i a meant to attend the interview . So i made another payment online.

How to i request for a refund of the first visa fee i made via my GT bank app?

I will appreciate your contributions.
Thanks.

Non refundable non transferable

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Olaoke16(m): 8:59am On Feb 21

Swaycater:
Good morning everyone, please I will like to ask, in an occasion I get a visa while I applied for school A in USA, and I got another admission in another school in the US, once I get to US, can I go to the school I got admission in instead of the one I used in getting visa?

Please kindly reply anyone that knows how this works, thanks.

Enter the US and go to the school you got your visa with early before classes start, then transfer your SEVIS to the school you intended to attend.

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