Good Evening Everyone.Please if I book a flight to a different state other than the state of tourism stated on my ds160 would that be a problem at the port of entry?

PS; This is not my first time in traveling to the US I actually schooled there for 2 years so would like to visit some few places before my place of tourism. Thank you.

Good morning house how can I track the progress of my passport from the embassy after an interview ?

I paid for our local flight to the embassy

flourishing247:


Call the embassy. Hope you didn't pay for your flight already? You should do that only when your Visa is un your hands.

Good evening Everyone, My family visa interview which included my dependents was rescheduled automatically by the embassy but my dependents was not included in the new date. The date is closer, What should I do as we already booked our flight as a family for the interview and going for vacation.

Thank you so much

Nikanne:


Yes! I did the same. The lady doing the registration didn’t accept at first. After my interview, I explained to the visa officer and she went in and said it was fine but that my baby had to be registered. So we went back to the registration window to get it done

I was unable to add my one year old on my visa schedule as a dependent because her international passport took longer than expected.
Now I booked another appointment for her but the only closer date was 2023. I am planning on taking her to the interview with me to see if they will allow her to join my family appointment. Has any had any luck with this?

Please I have an appointment for 10:45 am what time I'm I suppose to be at the embassy?

call the embassy they will assist you add them

Nadnad:

Hello , thank you for your help
I filled another one for both of them , however I am only able to update the form for the principal applicant .
What do I do now , should I just print the new confirmation page for both of them

Please how many times can one reschedule?

Hello everyone, I tried scheduling a date but kept going to add dependant, it doesn't show the page where you can see dates to schedule.
What might be the problem?

Secondly, I noticed that when I try to reset password to schedule interview It will say "new password sent to email" but end up not coming to the mail.

tunyuz:
You can't add her because you would forfeit your current appointment. Just go ahead and book a separate appointment for her and choose the next available date. On your interview day come MAY, go with her and explain to the VO.

Thanks for the reply. Do you know of anyone with success on this?

Good afternoon Everyone. I scheduled US Interview for I and my dependents for may 2022 however my last baby who just turned one recently got her passport and I would like to add her to my dependants. How do I go about this without cancelling my interview?

WE ARE ! �

Lovelypam:
Congrats dear. I graduated from penn state and it is indeed a lovely school. Important tip: Get a lot of jackets as it is so cold there. Infact it will be snowing when you resume in January.

Congrats! I graduated from the LL.M program in 2019, will be coming over next year fall for MBA.

BARISTAMandela:
Visa Interview Transcript:
Location: Abuja
School: Pennsylvania State University
COA: 74k
Scholarship: 38k
Deficit: 36k
Attempt: 2nd attempt (1st attempt was in 2019)
Status VISA APPROVED

V.O: Good morning

Me: Good morning, how is work?

VO: Fine thank you. (With a little surprise stare)
Pass me your I20

Me: Pls have it. (Placed my hands for biometric)

V.O: What are you going to do at Pennstate University

Me: I'm going for my Master of laws program in Public International law under the foreign lawyers program since my practice jurisdiction is not within the States (I said this cos my I20 says LLM - foreign lawyers program, so I used it to my advantage)

V.O: Where do you currently work?

Me: I run my own law firm ****LLP alongside my partner counsel **** Bruno Tobi. He will be in charge while I go for my studies, I also run a non-for-profit the Center for ****** on the side.

V.O: How many staff do have there?

Me: We have 2 associates, one intern and 2 office assistants.

V. O: What are you going to do when you return from this program?

Me: I will return to my position as the managing partner of our firm *****LLP and also see to the launching of our mediation center under the auspices of the Center for ******.

V.O: I can see you have scholarship of 38k, so who will be paying for your deficit?

Me: My elder sister Claire will paying for my deficit.

V.O: I see, (she muttered while holding on to my i20 and passport probably looking to confirm a few details.
okay sir, (after typing for few seconds)
I will be approving your visa (there came the white � �️ sweet sheet.)�

Me: Thank you and have a nice day (meanwhile I remained there pretending to be listening to those routine advice)

*FINIS*

*Personal tip:*
Start early, don't be in a haste else you blur your chances. (I took me 3 solid years) prepare well, fast and pray, as a Catholic I had to do some long novenas, avoided all the daughter's of eve that came calling to come to my house and massage me

Secondly, guys grace works, but you have to do the work especially your DS160 form (make sure infos rhyme with your previous interview forms), take your time and fill it well. But above all pray, fast and fervently ask for uncommon favour and grace.

While at the US embassy, I noticed that all the embassy staff including the V.O were extremely kind and polite towards me, unlike in my first interview. I went to this interview more spiritually prepared than ever. Only God saw me true. Jesus Christ owes all the credit.

Thanks you all for everything. I can’t thank Fairheart and everyone on NL that has contributed positively enough for all the love and support.

DON'T EVER EVER GIVE UP.

God bless you all��

Congratulations! Did you have fill a new DS160?

Bkoks:
Lagos...it was originally booked for March 2020, so it has been a long time coming to this day.

Hi @Dejino70 I'm a Penn state alumni but would like to return for my mba. Please would you mind sending me your email or contact so I can contact you personally to ask on the details of the program. Thanks

Dejino70:


June 12, a Saturday, is democracy day. To be shifted till Monday, 14th

True. Law is a second degree course in the US and thus requires you to have finished an undergrad course for 3 or more years before going for JD.

HolySpiritFire:
Pls great people,
-Do schools in the US still offer undergraduate LLB or Law in Nigerian parlance? I mean for someone that just wrote WAEC or GCE and wish to get a first degree in law from the US?

-If they still do, is any one aware if they do age discrimination for this study? Can they admit people in their thirties for this degree?

-Mostly importantly, if they still do, please kindly share/ recommend good schools that still offer the course if you're privy to that information.

Thanks all for your immense contributions in this thread, you folks are too kind.
God bless.

Cc NigPatriot
Fairheart etc.


PS: I asked, because I have searched and searched and the results I've been seeing so far, says schools in the US don't offer Law/ LLB undergraduate degree programs any more. Instead, they offer JD (Juris Doctor) which requires one to have a first degree first. I don't if this is true or not.

Please your contributions, opinion and suggestions are highly welcomed.
Thank you.

I mistakenly paid for B1/B2 instead of F1/F2 can I use the same receipt number. Can I use it or will I need to pay for another visa fee.

Malone122:
if you made an error just refill a new one that’s all
It should be at most 3 days before your interview and update the new confirmation number in your cgi portal before printing

Thank you for the encouragement. I'm going to Pennsylvania, its not too far away from Virginia though lol

librangyps:


B1/b2 is just great. You will get that visa.
If you are going for PhD that's even more super.
If its funded abeg start checking flight ticket.

Congrats in advance.

Are you going to Virginia, I hope so. Let's rent a family home togther... lol

when I had my visa in 2018 I went with my husband and 2 kids as dependant (F2). My husband was my sponsor and I explained to the VO that he was going to help us settle in and cannot stay because of his work. We all got the visa and that was what he used whenever he came visiting.

Chyjoey:


I agree with you. The problem is that 'coming to visit from time to time' is not F2, that's B1/B2 and that's what I've been trying to communicate.

Infact, applying for an F2 means the F2 bearer is a dependent. In this case, her husband is her sponsor and is also the prospective F2. how can your sponsor be your dependent? That's a denial straight away on an otherwise immaculate application.

The advice is don't apply F2 for the husband. What she needs him for is covered and plausible under B1/B2

Thank you so much. I had my Masters in the US in 2019 and then I had just 2 kids but I have the 3rd one now and was just thinking if it will be different.
My husband will join me for the interview but will be getting a b1/b2 since he will be visiting because of work.

librangyps:

Ofcourse.

No 1. Any deficit or additional costs ....husband is better as your sponsor.

Have a school in mind for them you have researched incase.

Why is your husband not joining you ?

Do you have some funding?

Career progression is also good.

Hi, congratulations on your visa. I'm planning on going with my 3 kids to the embassy as well for my student visa, do you have any tips or advise?

librangyps:
Guys the rate I am getting to fly to Virginia is really crazy o. Like 4m for me and 2kids.
I no understand o.
Is it legal to fly to the nearest/cheapest airport and finish up with train?

Congratulations on your admission. I had my LL.M at the Pennstate law but currently applying for MBA. I would like to ask you some questions regarding the MBA if you don't mind? Please send me your email address?

Dejino70:


Yes, I have received an offer from Penn State University for the MBA program starting in the Fall. I applied last November, got interviewed in February and the offer came 2 weeks after the interview. Which department did you apply to?

Ok that is the midwest. Good luck

thejourney200:


As per the bolded, this is the first time I am hearing of such however, all the students I have met on F-1 visa all got credit cards as a way to start building credit while in school. I am thinking of financing options and I am currently discussing with some furniture stores to see what I can get so that I don't have to change them any time soon. I am trying to work within a reasonable budget for the entire apt.


Moving from Michigan.

The reason I said that is, while I was in school and wanted to purchase my car on credit i.e finance it. But I was told by the dealership that it is not allowed on F1 visa. But if you are talking about owning a credit card from stores and all... that is allowed cos I had a couple with some stores.

thejourney200:


As per the bolded, this is the first time I am hearing of such however, all the students I have met on F-1 visa all got credit cards as a way to start building credit while in school. I am thinking of financing options and I am currently discussing with some furniture stores to see what I can get so that I don't have to change them any time soon. I am trying to work within a reasonable budget for the entire apt.


Moving from Michigan.

I didn't buy furnitures from the stores because they are very expensive. I used facebook market place and saw some good furnitures from people who are willing to sell theirs, they are quite affordable and sometimes they will deliver as well. The only new furniture I will recommend buying is your mattress but it all depend on your budget. If you have the money then you can get the ones from the store. I never bought anything in the US using credit because the last time I checked as a student you are not suppose to do that on f2 visa, I didn't want to violate my visa since I knew I will be returning back to Naija.

what state are you moving from in the Northeast?

thejourney200:


Thanks a lot, was considering going south to Georgia, Alabama, or Texas however, I have settled for Texas because I would want a place like home which Houston offers. I was given some good leads by friends who are based in Houston in terms of apartment and I am already in discuss with a few. I have a few questions:
How did you get your furniture and what furniture store did you buy from?
Do you think it is idea to buy all that is needed at once and do installment payments or put it on my credit card (this I don't think is ideal considering that my credit base isn't high which would imply very high utilization)?

I had my masters in the US one of the uni's in the north east as well, after my program I moved to the south- Dallas Texas. The cost of living was lower and got baby sitters for my kids for cheap which was not the case in the north east. But the down side is that it gets really hot in 100 degrees in the summer. Since you work remotely you can consider moving to the south or depending on where you live in the north you can consider nearby state but far from new York and Boston cos those are very expensive.

I hope this was helpful.

thejourney200:
Good evening House,
I am a recent Masters graduate from the US and just got a job on OPT with a firm that sponsors for H1B. The position is a remote position and I am thinking of the best city to settle in terms of low crime rate, low cost, and an average social life for me and my family. I schooled in a city that has no activity in terms of socials (core university city on one part) and a relative high crime rate (in the top 50 nationwide) in the other part of town not where the university is.
For introduction, my job is in the North East however, if possible, I want to avoid the winter cold and besides, most of the cities I have searched has houses that I do not like with very few apartment/condo style housing options which do not have vacant apartments till a few months time.
In addition, what is the chances of saving at least 40% of my earnings (if my net is relatively okay) considering that I have spent all my savings on my education and also, has student loan to start paying off at the beginning of next month? For those who live in the US, please advice me on how best to achieve good savings.
Lastly, I got the Child Care Benefit that started this month and asking the tax company that filed my taxes if it was okay, I was told yes since my child was born in the US. For those who converted from OPT to H1B to GC, hope this wouldn't create an issue in the future.

listaby:
No please do not enter your details.
If the calender is available, you would actually see the latest dates available on the left side of the screen each time you log in. you don't need to fill in your details.

It no longer shows at the left hand side of the site. I guess they changed it but the calendar is available when you fill in your details.

Yes that is what I meant

Pesuzok:


I think she meant after completely booking an appointment for herself

Good morning Everyone, Hope your day is going great! Please I just booked an appointment for may which is the earliest date on the site. I would want to have my husband and kids on the same day as me. Is there a way to add them after I have finished booking mine?

anyone going to pennstate?

@Lagosniv,
Thanks for a job well done , i went for for my f1 visa with my family for f2 , i after the interview I was placed on AP pending verification of state ment of account , but was issued in 2 days time. my passport has been sent with that of my husband and son but that of my 16minths old wasn't sent but her i20 was sent including the statement of account , i just checked her number and it's still showing AP . but on my wall it is showing that my passport has been delivered. so what could be wrong? her number is AA007YM7XO