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TWoods:
Updated: On second thoughts, i re-read your post in more detail and i have a couple of questions. You indicated that you came to renew your F1 visa. This visa was renewed on Dec 1, but you did not graduate until Dec 15. That suggests to me your visa was renewed based on the I20 for the school where you graduated with a masters degree.

You then said that you were to resume in spring to a NEW school (not the school from which you recently graduated?) that has issued you an I20.

If the above is true, then no, you cannot travel using the renewed I20 because it is tied to the school where you recently graduated from. You will need a new visa for the NEW school that issued you an I20, or any other school.

Best of luck and hope you get better soon.

Exactly. You’re right. I renewed my visa (approved on December 1) with i20 from the school where I graduated with a Ms degree (graduated December 15) hoping that I can definitely travel before dec 15 using old school i20, or travel after December 15 using my new school i20 for a PhD ( visa is till valid this way cuz my SEVIS ID hasn’t changed. It was merely transferred to the new school). But now that my circumstances have changed, I was confused as to whether I can travel with the visa by Fall if they approve my defferment ( the school is on break right now so I’ve not heard back from them concerning deferment) or I’ll need another visa to travel to this new school, or in fact, another school at all that issue me an i20 in case this other school can’t retain my funding.

TWoods:
Why don’t you ask the question here?

Here’s the question;

I recently came to Nigeria from the United States to renew my F1 Visa. The visa was renewed on December 1st and I graduated from my Masters program from my old school on December 15th. I was supposed to be resuming in Spring 2024 to a new school that already issued me an i20 for my PhD. However, I can’t travel out of Nigeria at this time to resume my study due to health reasons which will be resolved by January. By that time, I can no longer travel and the i20 will be cancelled as a result.

I have already made steps to defer my admission in the new school so that I can attend by Fall. The question I have is that can I still use my renewed F1 visa to enter the United States with a new i20 given to me by this particular school or another school entirely? Or I’ll need to apply for a new visa using i20 from a new school or from the school that I’ve already transferred my SEVIS into?

TWoods:
Why don’t you ask the question here?

It’s kinda personal. Trust me, if it’s going to benefit most people here, I’ll ask here, but it’s not going to

TWoods:
What school did you apply to?

Hi Twood. I’d have love to reach out to you. I have a case at hand which is pretty pertinent. I would want your opinion on it. Thank you so much. I have try to send u a Nairaland DM

NewBoyKhashoggi:
Hey 🤠

No you did not . Its just a notification email from NL. Drop your email or cell no. I will reach out .



Best Wishes 🙏

This is my email. rdfactor02@gmail.com

NewBoyKhashoggi:
Hey 🤠

All glory to God. Leave your mail. Will revert . Did not see your msg.




Best Wishes 🙏

I have emailed you. You can drop ur number as you reply the email. Thank you so much bro

NewBoyKhashoggi:
Hey 🤠


Your question is a teaser , but i will try my best and leave the rest for other positive responses.

© Since you have successfully transferred your SEVIS from your old school to the new one then you do not have to worry , the only fear you should have is IF YOU DID NOT TRANSFER YOUR SEVIS SUCCESSFULLY.


1. To my little understanding, If you were approved a visa and did not travel , or chose to not enroll into your new school, i think this is okay ...

2. And if your visa is still valid till you are ready to travel again , you would not need to apply for a new visa , all you need is a new Form I 20 from your new school

3. You can travel on your old visa (even if the school name on the I 20 and visa did not match ).

4. If you remain in Nigeria till your present visa expires , you do not have any fear or problem to secure another F1 visa and pay another SEVIS fee . DID YOU COMMIT ANY CRIME IN THE US BEFORE YOU TRAVEL BACK ?

5. Genuiness of purpose (good reason why you did not travel and enroll ) with other convincing elements is what the Consular officer is looking for .


6. PRINT OUT THE CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR FORMER SCHOOL & BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR PRESENT SCHOOL and keep it as a record to show your future Consular officer when going for your visa.



Best Wishes 🙏

Thank you so much brother. But please, can you grant me 2 mins of your time? I’ll just give you a call and we can talk on phone. I already sent you a DM

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LeoDeKing:
Satan rejoices when tragedy befalls men, and become sorrowful when reverse occurs.

Satan exists either in spirit or human form.

With this escape, the human form of Satan will be in very low spirit with a lot of sorrow.

The human messengers of Satan know themselves and I won't mention them.

Long live Mr Adebayo Adelabu, the honorable minister of power.

Why do you think so

OloYeOfEgbE:
Carry your money go there ooo with valid ID card and your brother on standby call with receipt for him hand....

I dont think customs is your business,that's the couriers company's job to fix but either ways go FedEx..Hold your money and your brother on standby call with receipt for him hand oo...

You for give normal logistics people not those top companies..Sha hold customs funds

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GboyegaD:
I will suggest you pay and start the application process. If they want you to do dropbox, they will let you know and if they need you to appear for interview, select any date you see, write them to request expedite interview date.

Thanks for responding I really appreciate. I understand what you said and I’ll try to see what works. Thanks

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Hi everyone.

Please, is there anyone here who have done an F1 visa renewal before? I need some guidance.

I have reasons to be physically present in Nigeria next month and my F1 visa also expires next month. I was told it’s possible to do Dropbox and have ur passport mailed to ur address in Nigeria while still in Nigeria. If anyone has done renewal before, I’ll like to talk. Thanks

TheNoble007:
My brother...that is good...but here in the US especially with what my eyes have been seeing of recent, it is easier said than done!

Sorry to ask Noble, I was passing through this thread trying to learn from experience as much as I can. If I may ask, what did your eyes saw that time (2019) concerning relationship?

Karleb:
Tinubu is just starting.

It was before our eyes that Buhari took dollar from 150 to above 700. A dollar will be 3k by the time our great grandpa is done with us.

Make God spare our lives.

May God help

UppaZakum:
Good day. I would like to get your perspectives on some issues I have been facing lately. I am about to make some key decisions that could either make or mar my future, which is why I'd like to crave your indulgence. This is going to a long write-up because it’s important I provide some background.

Next year, I plan to take a career break (leave of absence) towards pursuing a PhD in the US with the hope of transitioning to a dollar-earning environment. This move is going to come with some huge sacrifice - I may have to give up my job in pursuit of this goal. In other words, no income is anticipated within the duration of the PhD (4 years). Moreover, I do not intend to return to Nigeria as I’d be applying for a green card to enable me work in the state. However, should I not be successful in the pursuit of this venture, I’d would fall back to my job in Nigeria. This is not an easy decision to make but a necessary move I have to make to further my knowledge, skills and ambition and to create a great future for my two kids.

Now, here comes the big issue. Since I notified my wife of this plan, she has been extremely joyful. She’s been making lot of plans. Despite the fact that I still have some reservations, she thinks otherwise. Each time, I bring up the reservations with logical explanations; I can see the sadness on her face. That look like “ I hope you’re not changing your mind’. I really do not care though because women folks are emotional creatures without adequate capacity for logical reasoning. While it is okay to look at all the positives that can be unlocked because of this move, it is wise to consider what could go wrong as well in order to make a more informed decision. I can tell she has not been paying attention to the downsides I have been mentioning such as lifestyle changes, possibility of not getting a job even after the PhD, weird western ideologies my kids will have to face etc). She’s just so fixated on the supposedly “good life” over there.

The second issue is the fact that since I started working on this plan, she has been discussing about pursuing a fast-track nursing program (2 years) concurrently with my Phd program. She has been researching schools and all that and has been coming to tell me about the tuition fee. I have not out rightly rejected this idea, but I have stylishly told her it would not work giving excuse that there is no fund to support that ($30,000 for 2 years). She does not seem to believe me. I do not blame her. She has access to my bank statements and knows how much I have been saving (a mistake I admit). She is also aware that I plan to save my all my upfront pay when it comes next year. She has not given up yet on her plan. Anytime I’m back from work, she will always bring it up again and tell me how she found a cheaper option, and blab la bla. She has given more than 1000 reasons why she should pursue the course. She is fond of saying since it’s a two year course, she can always support the family while I’m still pursuing my PhD. The cheapest option is still around $25k. Whenever this conversation comes up, I just maintain a deafening silence or wave it aside without making her feel bad. First, the money I have been saving is to cushion the impact of zero income for the duration of my PhD (4 years). Second, I got a full funding offer with $2500 monthly stipend. Based on my calculation, we should be able to live on the $2500 with some lifestyle adjustment. However, I am making provision for additional $1000/month to cater for miscellaneous expenses, which will come from my savings. In the same vein, after the doctorate, I’d still need some cash to process my green card or EB2-NIW visa and to stay afloat pending when I get a job in the US. In a nutshell, I’m planning to save at least $50,000. It is from this savings that my wife expects me to fund her nursing program. While it might seem like a great idea to fund the nursing program for two years, she gets a job, can then fund the family pending the completion of my PhD, my redpill instinct kicks in, and makes me feel that this is a very risky route to go. We’ve seen situations where women change the moment they start to cater for the family while their husband is not earning any income. I am currently the provider. I provide everything my wife and kids need. Financially, they are very well okay. This is no longer going to be the same over there should I go ahead and fund the nursing program. After her nursing program, she’s likely going to get a decent job and will be in a good position to support the family. While I am not opposed to this, I also have to safeguard my interests and plan for any eventualities. I have no idea what she is likely going to turn into, also considering the fact that we will be in a country where women’s interests are elevated above any other thing. Women are naturally not providers. Any woman providing will most often than not have resentment for the man. The social media is replete with cases of men sponsoring their wives overseas and their wives turning their back on them. The infamous “What have you done for me sef?” comes to mind. Most often than not, it never ends well.
Just to mention, my wife has been loyal and submissive so far. She has been a good mother to my kids. However, I will not let that cloud my judgment, the actions I take and decisions I make. The loyalty and submissiveness will most likely disappear the moment we leave the shore of Nigeria and the moment she’s done with her nursing program and become exposed to the western influence. I don’t know for sure, but I think it’s risky not to prepare for this.

To the redpillers in the house, I’d like to seek your wise counsel. Are my fears valid or unwarranted? While I’d want her to do something productive within the four years of my PhD, I am not convinced to give up my leverage. Are there any no-regret options that I can explore to ensure she's also productive within that period? I have suggested doing a data analytics course or a course not more than $10k. After critical evaluation, I thought I could still sacrifice $10k (with the hope that I will sell the car I bought for her). If she changes, no regret. Her loss. I will not lose sweat over $10k. I will continue with my life with whatever I have left in my savings. My priority is to have enough safeguards and protect all I have worked for. Moreover I can always return to Nigeria to continue my job if shits hits the fan. She does not seem to fancy my suggestion. She just wants Nursing. I have not given my final verdict yet. I wanted to get inputs from redpillers first but my busy schedule wouldn’t allow me. Now that I have the time, I welcome sound advice and suggestions from the house. The money I have saved and the one I am going to save is to help me withstand the temporary setback that will be caused by my plan.

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Sisib15:
I have south Dakota state university and i have northern Arizona state university. I have my visa for south Dakota state university and I'm in the usa already. I am contemplating of i should transfer to northern Arizona flagstaff because south Dakota is a rural area . Brookings to be precise

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thatthickgurl:
One day, I’ll rant about the tip entitlement culture in this country

Today is not the day

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1stGenAmerican:
1. Invitation letters carry no weight with the US Embassy.
2. Are you wanting to apply for a tourist visa? If so, submit your completed application with all the necessary documents.

Letter of invites carry zero or little weight. Don't know why people still do that. Most people are better off applying for a B1/B2 on their own

gladdensir:
Your response left me completely befuddled. I'll be glad to know if there is something as deathlike as this aforementioned sleep paralysis, could you please be more specific at lease?

. don't mind these guys. How people comfortably confound sleep paralysis and NDE amuse me. You're not dead. If you're dead, you are not coming back to life.

juman:
America suppose to be the greatest country in the world and the finest democracy in the world.
The voters should vote out the politicians that stop the constitution amendment.
The voters should know their responsibilities. They are the bosses of the politicians.

It's like asking the Republican to leave the government completely. Even with a Democrat POTUS that continuously agitate for a change in the second amendment, little or no success will be recorded about gun. Cuz guess what? Almost everyone has a gun now. This can't be saved at this point. Biden tried, but it's beyond him.

Allmiron:
fy1, there's nothing like Hell or Heaven all nah myth. Just type rip and move on.

You wrong, I'm sorry

juman:
See the pictures of dead people.
I am shaking right now.
Why american situation is different from all other advanced countries?
Vote out all bad politicians.

The gun isn't the problem, it's y'all. The gun doesn't operate itself, guess who operate the gun? Biden will readily say one thing about the 2nd amendment and the Republicans (even some of his Most trusted allies in the Democrats) are ready to fry him or roast him alive for all the sufferings reminding him why 2nd amendment is from God and even Satan cannot amend it.

Unrated900:
Efcc watching you

No. I don't believe

Hm

linearity:
ShopRite in the US are a dying bred with fierce competition from Wholefood store, stop n shop, etc. They are mostly found in the North East and are not affiliated with the ShopRite in Nigeria.

They are mainly a good and grocery store and sell similar things….see Getty image of a typical ShopRite store in the USA..

https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/shoprite-grocery-store

Yes, they don’t sell Nigerian food and like your words exist to serve America taste.

I see. No different from Walmart or Aldi

linearity:
Most states and Counties in the USA, like 60% do not tax food items, especially when you buy them in superstores like Walmart, ShopRite, etc…., so your tomatoes reference is mostly incorrect relative to the USA.

But in Nigeria, walk into ShopRite and buy that same tomatoes, your taxes is backed in, walk into the market and buy that same tomatoes, the woman selling it pay daily, weekly and monthly levies, fees and assessments and they pass those on to you by backing it into the price of the tomatoes.

WOW . I never know there are ShopRite in US 😔. I've stayed in the Midwest for so long. I don't think there is One in any Midwestern State.

I want ask;does ShopRite in the US sell the same thing like the one in Nigeria? You know; ShopRite bread, Chicken, and all those Nigerian food . Or they're existing to only serve the American taste

AyoPrudence:
I hear people say Macomb is an awesome place to live, or are they just enjoying schooling at Western Illinois University?

Macomb is great for school, there's WIU there, cuz it might be considerably cheaper to live in. Most people might decide to move to states and cities that has better opportunities after graduation

Bossman:
Chicago is in the MIdwest and it's definitely not boring.

Well, yeap. Chicago IL is an exception, IL is great but there are still majority of remote cities there too. Macomb is one.

godG:
I thought Columbia wasn't bad oo. Fine city. Thanks for bringing that to my attention.

😂 😂. LoL. Columbia is a remote city in Boone county Missouri. If not for the school (Mizzou),I don't think people will chose it as destination. And the majority of the inhabitants are Mizzou students anyways