TWoods:


What is changing isn't the need to renew the entry visa every 2 years, it is the duration of status issued by CBP at the border that is changing. Previously you would get D/S (i-94) stamped on your passport. That meant you could stay in the US for however long your program of study was. The need to renew your visa after 2 years only applied if you leave the US at anytime after the expiration of the visa. If you chose to never leave the US, you could stay in the US for however long your program of study, transfer to another program and continue on for as long as you wish.

The intended change is that rather than stamping you in as D/S at the border, your I-94 will now include a definite expiry date 2 years from date of entry to the US. It means if you are in a 4-year study, you must leave the US before the expiration of your I-94 to renew your visa. That gives the US more control over anyone who comes into the US in F, M or J visa status, as your status would need to be examined every 2 years rather than never, which is currently the case. It doesn't really change much, as long as you remain in status, you should be able to renew your visa easily.

Snakedoctor1:
This looks like gbege still. Which one be enter Naija after every two years; with the way visa renewal is here. Na wa oh

fairheart:
I think it's healthy for our relationship with people that when we talk with those we don't really know their age, background, etc, we should "show" respect or communicate it in our choice of words.
It's sometimes funny how some people address people they don't know anything about on this thread. I have communicated with bank managers, branch managers, millionaires with thriving business, mothers, fathers, and even people that occupy influential position in their professions from this forum. Same for several young people. Some of us who are very active here must have had the same experience.

Respect is for all people, no matter what you may happen to do for them in the future. Using "Hey" is very fine and goes well with all people--both in the first world and in the third world nations. But using "Kiddo", in my opinion, can send a bad message. Kiddo means child or kid. I mean, we shouldn't really address people with that when you don't know them?

First impression, good impression, respect for all people, communicating with the right words--says a lot about who we are than the people we are communicating with. I am even very slow at identifying young men and women I have talked with on this thread as my junior, let alone using kiddo. This is my opinion though. But I understand the perspective you're talking from.

log1:
FYI

Ozmar:
Can you link me to any of those people you mentioned please? You may be the help I seek right now..

Tulacious123:
Good evening all.Will this new development affect PhD applicants in terms of study duration?

fairheart:


Hmm! They have been many people, especially from this thread, some of which I am no no longer in touch with since they got their visas in 2019. There are currently two ladies on this thread that are bank branch managers and head of her bank department. For privacy reasons, I cannot mention their usernames, but if you tell me what you need help with, I can ask them if they can help. What do you need help with?

Tulacious123:
Good evening all.Will this new development affect PhD applicants in terms of study duration?

fairheart:


Hmm! They have been many people, especially from this thread, some of which I am no no longer in touch with since they got their visas in 2019. There are currently two ladies on this thread that are bank branch managers and head of her bank department. For privacy reasons, I cannot mention their usernames, but if you tell me what you need help with, I can ask them if they can help. What do you need help with?

Walspring:


You don’t need to repay sevis fee because it’s valid for a year.

You will only refill ds160 if you submitted earlier and filled that intending day of arrival is August which is fall semester then you go to appointment portal and update the new ds160 and remove the old or previous ds160 code.

Tulacious123:
Good evening all.Will this new development affect PhD applicants in terms of study duration?

fairheart:
I think it's healthy for our relationship with people that when we talk with those we don't really know their age, background, etc, we should "show" respect or communicate it in our choice of words.
It's sometimes funny how some people address people they don't know anything about on this thread. I have communicated with bank managers, branch managers, millionaires with thriving business, mothers, fathers, and even people that occupy influential position in their professions from this forum. Same for several young people. Some of us who are very active here must have had the same experience.

Respect is for all people, no matter what you may happen to do for them in the future. Using "Hey" is very fine and goes well with all people--both in the first world and in the third world nations. But using "Kiddo", in my opinion, can send a bad message. Kiddo means child or kid. I mean, we shouldn't really address people with that when you don't know them?

First impression, good impression, respect for all people, communicating with the right words--says a lot about who we are than the people we are communicating with. I am even very slow at identifying young men and women I have talked with on this thread as my junior, let alone using kiddo. This is my opinion though. But I understand the perspective you're talking from.

TWoods:


Unclear what all these is intended to convey. I'm always puzzled by the propensity for Nigerians to genuflect to others based on societal status.

This is an anonymous forum, if you don't like the tone of a post, you can simply ignore it. You've been just as rude without knowing the status of others too.

fairheart:


You're just an ignorant person. I wonder what type of education you recived from the U.S!
That post was almost 2 months old. We have all moved on from it, and I was only clarifying on a subject, and the original commenter did not object. It was brought up by the user who said he needed help. Must you ignorantly object to whatever I write that you did not like? Se won ran e simi ni?

I have warned you several times to avoid me on this thread. We are two different people with different views on certain things. You're nobody to puzzle on my comments, and it is none of my business however you feel. Deal with you idiotic manner! I am not here to please you or share views that matches your own. The same avoidance on posts you were advising me with could have been followed if you're an intelligent person.

You simply never need to mention me or quote me on this thread, never ever. Avoid me, okay? The distance between me and you is as far as the West is from the East. Please stay away from mentioning me. The next time you do it, I am going to use some very strong words on you!

fairheart:


You're just an ignorant person. I wonder what type of education you recived from the U.S!
That post was almost 2 months old. We have all moved on from it, and I was only clarifying on a subject, and the original commenter did not object. It was brought up by the user who said he needed help. Must you ignorantly object to whatever I write that you did not like? Se won ran e simi ni?

I have warned you several times to avoid me on this thread. We are two different people with different views on certain things. You're nobody to puzzle on my comments, and it is none of my business however you feel. Deal with you idiotic manner! I am not here to please you or share views that matches your own. The same avoidance on posts you were advising me with could have been followed if you're an intelligent person.

You simply never need to mention me or quote me on this thread, never ever. Avoid me, okay? The distance between me and you is as far as the West is from the East. Please stay away from mentioning me. The next time you do it, I am going to use some very strong words on you!

TWoods:


Go for it, make a fool of yourself
You have a serious inferiority complex. It’s obvious from your obsessive need to be liked around here. Grow up, the world doesn’t revolve around you and your hypocrisy.

Pefuele:


I always look forward to seeing you and TSWood online though you have different perspectives.

fairheart:


Exactly what I was saying; I see things differently and I have to, because life and things have many colours, and people see these colours from different angle. It is people who idiotically assume that they're better than others that want everybody else to shift their views and bend to them. I think this guy has phychosis and obsessive urge to bully people online, and make fun out of it. A married man who has a healthy social life and mingle with diverse people from different backgrounds would never be comfortable attacking people's views here and there on the internet.

TWoods:


What is changing isn't the need to renew the entry visa every 2 years, it is the duration of status issued by CBP at the border that is changing. Previously you would get D/S (i-94) stamped on your passport. That meant you could stay in the US for however long your program of study was. The need to renew your visa after 2 years only applied if you leave the US at anytime after the expiration of the visa. If you chose to never leave the US, you could stay in the US for however long your program of study, transfer to another program and continue on for as long as you wish.

The intended change is that rather than stamping you in as D/S at the border, your I-94 will now include a definite expiry date 2 years from date of entry to the US. It means if you are in a 4-year study, you must leave the US before the expiration of your I-94 to renew your visa. That gives the US more control over anyone who comes into the US in F, M or J visa status, as your status would need to be examined every 2 years rather than never, which is currently the case. It doesn't really change much, as long as you remain in status, you should be able to renew your visa easily.

Snakedoctor1:
This looks like gbege still. Which one be enter Naija after every two years; with the way visa renewal is here. Na wa oh

fairheart:

For admission, yes (however, let each statement be in separate PDF).
For embassy, yes. You're to take both copies for your interview. (as given from the bank, not photocopy or scanned).

Muneer5:
Hello, please help.

I got into UTDallas for a PhD (full funding with TA) without taking GRE/TOEFL. And I was only able to apply to ONE school during the pandemic.

How am I supposed to prepare for the visa interview?

I'm really scared �
Thanks.

sayfe:
Hello all, I need some advice. Does anyone know any private student loans institutions that would give loans to international students without a co-signer. MPower hasn't been accepting applications all year.

Prodigy isn't giving to my school (Illinois Tech) anymore. Any ideas or suggestions?

Vader92:
Hello guys, please could I fill the ds 160 form before paying Visa Application and Sevis fees?

A kind person stated earlier that one has to go to the bank (GT) to pay the VIsa application fee. However I read on the website that it can also be paid through internet banking. I was wondering whether there is any disadvantage that comes with paying online.

oracle009:


I paid via GTBANK internet banking portal. No disadvantage