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Azeebabe:
Thanks for the prompt response. I do appreciate your advise. May God bless you.

You're welcome. I have friends here who have done the same thing... same family size. I wish you God speed as well.

Azeebabe:
Thank you for your response. The children are actually three but a family of five. I get your point, is the reason why the spouse also wants to follow in order to provide support for the wife while her program is ongoing.

It is very doable. I would advise that your husband not apply for an F2 visa. You and your kids can go first and he can come to visit on a B1/B2 visa. The VO will want to know that you have a base back home and there is less concern about the ability to take care of the kids financially since your husband is working here and providing support.

Azeebabe:
Good day all. I am quite new here but have gone through a few posts by people on this platform and I must say God will continue to bless everyone that has contributed immensely to humanity via this medium.

Please, I will like to ask what advise should be given to a family of five (5) where the wife just got a PhD admission in the USA and will like to go with the entire family especially because of the number of years for the program, and because of the very tight work schedule of the spouse, taking proper care of the children would be a bit challenging for him for the number of years the wife wont be available.(Note: both mother-in-laws are aged).

Again, home ties seems to be very key in visa interview. The wife is also considering the support the spouse will be able to provide for her if they all go together in terms of the taking care of the children ( obodo oyinbo, na every man for himself).

Sorry, my post is becoming too lengthy, please, gurus and my seniors in the house, your advise and comments would be highly appreciated on this matter. Thanks and God bless you all.

That's a lot. It would be difficult to convince a VO that you have the funds to support 5 children alone while working on a PhD program. Also how do you cover health insurance, living expenses, child care? If your husband is rich... you might get lucky.

Nigeria has tons of doctors, scattered all over the world - a result of a corrupt society. Building more teaching hospitals isn't the answer, we'd just be training more doctors for the UK NHS, Canada etc. What we need to do is EQUIP existing hospitals, PAY the doctors their due and on time. Easy.

oxygen25:
Hi People,

A friend needs my advice. Currently a Permanent Resident in a developed country, think Germany/US/Canada/Australia/New Zealand. Just got a very good gig with an international institution (USAID/UN/WB/IMF/CDC/WTO). Role will give her mobility and take her around the world, but a bit worried that she won’t have the chance to become a citizen in current place of residence. But then, such job opportunities come once in a lifetime.

What advise do you have for her?

It’s a true dilemma, not made up.

She should be able to have both. I know the US allows you to remain a resident if you need to travel for work and still be able to count that time towards your citizenship application. Also she needs to figure out what the requirements are for maintaining a residency permit while spending significant time outside the country. If she is a US resident then say so, many here can help her with the info she needs.

excellentwork:
Pls house help me review this, I will appreciate it if u can add or remove from what I wrote for correction are welcome. My interview is in few weeks from now.
Thanks
Vo Good morning
Me Good morning sir /ma
Vo where are you going to in US
Me. I'am going to Troy university Alabama for my masters degree in computer and information science
Vo: why computer and information science
Me: I'm an IT support officer responsible for installation and configuration of computer hardware and software system, I also monitor and maintain the computer system and network. So going for my masters in computer and information science will make me gain more knowledge on my area of specialization which is system networking and maintenance
Vo: How many schools did u apply for
Me: 3
Vo: Name them
Me: Troy university Alabama, Florida International university and St Mary University
Vo: How many offered you addmision
Me: only Troy university
Vo: why were you denied admission
Me: There admission selection is very competitive
Vo: Why did you chose Troy
Me: Troy university is recognized around the world for it's quality academic program , they also offered the best fit for my career growth interms of its curriculum content which includes network and information security, introduction to cybersecurity, analysis of algorithm. Troy university is also ranked as one of the best value for international students and rated as one of the safest universities in the United States
Vo: Where is Troy university located
Me: it is located on 600 University Avenue Troy Alabama USA
Vo: What will this program do for you
Me: In line with what am currently doing as an IT support officer responsible for monitoring and maintenance of system network both instullation of software and hardware, the program will make me gain more knowledge on my field of specialization and by the end of the program will be back to my country and fully open my IT company and become a consultant.
Vo: Have you traveled abroad before
Me: No, because I don't have anything going there to do, is only this study that is taking me outside my country and after the program I will be back to fully lunch my IT company and become an IT consultant
Vo: What is your course requirement
Me: Minimum of 30 credit hours
Vo: Who is sponsoring you
Me: My Husband
Vo: What is he doing for a living
Me: He is a business man and owns a company known as xyz group of company with about 7 staffs working under him
Vo: what area did he specialized on
Me: He is into sales of electronics , he deals also on building materials such as imported doors, stone coated roofing materials, plumbing materials and he is into real estate.
Vo: How many kids do you have
Me: I have one kid now and he is 2 years and six months.
Vo: why is he not going with you
Me: The duration of the program is small just 24months , I have putting everything thing in place for his comfort , my mother in-laws states with me and also a help that take care of him, even when am around he hardly come to me because he is used to them
Vo: I'll be approving your visa
Me: Thank

House Pls help me review..... Thanks

Your interview will be 3 minutes or less. You seem to be preparing for a 30-minute conversation. Make it brief.

No, you didn't choose Troy because of those characteristics, you chose them because they were the only school to offer you admission.

Stating that you were denied admission to the other schools because they were competitive suggests Troy isn't a competitive school. I wouldn't say that at all. Why not just say "you are not sure even though you met all the requirements".

...lastly, please consider going with your child who is barely 3 years old and needs his/her mother. Any VO who denies you on the basis of a child should not be a VO.

GentlSummrbreez:
Don't conclude cause what God cannot do does not exist, the oil on everybody's head is kukuma different �. I have studied in Nigeria at a top music school through scholarship and it's God that gave me. I have also read posts on this tread of people especially one where the guy was testifying how an unusual email popped up offering him fully funded scholarship in USA and it was all glory to God. I believe we all are here to share helpful information on US schools, opportunities and student visa processing. Should anyone know of schools with opportunities I described earlier, kindly share. Thanks. P.S I am doing my due diligence in using search engines to find info.

It's not an issue of oil on your head, it's practical reality. Yes you studied at a top Nigerian school with scholarships - the key here is the school was in YOUR country, where you are a citizen. I doubt the same scholarship would have been available to a foreign student from Kenya, and I'm very sure it's not because the foreign student had no oil.

It is likely that schools in the US would reserve scholarships in the liberal arts to US citizens and residents. Most scholarships you may read of here are largely in the sciences. I don't see a lot of those in the arts unless you are a prodigious talent.

But don't let that deter you from searching.

Righteousness2:

The guy lied to get the lady
The lady Married because of the duplex.

Marriage Built on lies and Vanity!
Leaving the Marriage is not the answer!
They both need Godly Counseling!

We are assuming she married because of the duplex... but that isn't necessarily true. If I were in her shoes, I would sue for divorce too. It's not because of the lack of a duplex but because if a man could maintain such an obvious lie for 3 years... what else is he lying about? How can you ever trust such a person again?

SoccerUSA:
Pls does anyone have an idea if i can launch a start up Idea in the US as an F1 international student.
in other words,
i have a business idea i look forward in launching in the states, Is it illegal?
pls put me through thanks

Short answer - No. It is illegal by the terms of your visa.

olaoye15:
Hello Family

I need your take on this. Is there anything like diplomatic visa for non diplomatic member.

I had an argument with someone yesterday that obviously, diplomatic visa real, but for someone who is not a part of a diplomatic mission, that can't be possible. I argued that the system is now so sophisticated that they Oyinbo can't be fooled with this in the 21st century.

That even if it does, the whole deceit will be detected at the point of entry. In my heart, my argument was not convincing as I dont have real life evidence to corroborate my claims. I just have this absolute trust in the system of the of the US embassy to detect deceit.

Can anyone shed more light on this. Or does anyone has a real life experience on it. The guy said it is a Visiting diplomatic visa.

If he is an immediate family member of someone on a diplomatic A1 or A2 visa, then it is possible. See more here - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/other-visa-categories/visas-diplomats.html

Aniody:
What if there is actually an in-person conference with a field trip, they are also ready to send an invitation letter. Please advise.

It is your duty to find out. If I were in your shoes, I would ask them to send me a letter clearly stating that this is an in-person conference, detailing the events e.g. if there is going to be a field trip. Also, check their website to see if they make it clear it is an in-person conference. Expect that the VO will check the website for him/herself. If all these checkout, then go for your appointment.

@S3nn2x asked you why the government isn't applying for a visa on your behalf. You haven't responded to him.

mayort12:
Hi everyone!
I got rejected after applying for a PhD at Georgia state University yesterday. I already contacted a professor that was willing/accepted to mentor me before i applied.. My gre score is 302, Awa: 4.0. My write-ups were fine, i even got reviews and help from involved people. I just finished my masters program but didn't include it as there's no transcript at the moment. Please, what could be the reason why my application didn't come through because i met all requirements and i even had a P. I that was interested already.. Thanks in anticipation for your responses

Could be this year was highly competitive and you had more qualified applicants ahead of you. Remember, simply meeting all application requirements does not guarantee admission. That is why it is advisable to apply to multiple schools at the same time.

Spencatrading20:
Texas already commencing

I live in Texas, it's been "open" since last year. Corporations (even government agencies) are unlikely to schedule any in-person webinar at this time. Unless we all get vaccinated by May. Fingers crossed.

nonyjess:
Good morning,
Please, I need some tips. With an F-1 visa, how much do I need to have in my account to get approval for my husband to travel with me to the US

Tough to say. Your husband is likely to draw some questions - better for you to apply for an F-1 visa and let him come visit you on a B1/B2 visa or apply for an F-2 visa later.

Spencatrading20:
I have a conference to attend in USA in july 2021, it was supposed to be in 2020 but for the pandemic, now they have rescheduled it for july 2021. I am a civil servant and will be sponsored by Federal Govt. I will be presenting a research paper on climate change at the conference, my worry is getting an visa appointment date earlier than my scheduled travel date. I also want to know if it is possible for me to initiate the filling of D160 form and get a reference number, use it to book for interview and then come back and complete the D160 form and submit. Please i need advise.

Doubtful anyone would be hosting an in-person conference by July. You should cross-check before spending money on the application just in case.

Folashadeolabis:
I really need you guys help

Firstly I have appointments in three weeks time now I got rescheduled for two weeks now.
I’m visiting the embassy for the first time, I have no solid home time because I stated there that I’m still a student and online comedian (I tell the truth)
I have no travel experience
I have no kids
And entity sponsoring the trip is my dad. Please I need your help and advice before going to the embassy..
Please I need response

Yes you can get a visa. Your school is a good home tie. It is important that the VO understands that you are in a solid school program that you cannot leave. e.g. you're in your final year of high school or college (say engineering program at UI for example) and it would make zero sense for you to stay back in the US. If you simply say you're a student without explaining in detail, you will be denied. Be clear, and confident.

Nasachuky:
University of Mississippi is requesting for my official transcript to determine eligibility, they claim that they don't accept uploaded transcript (student's copy). Please how realistic is this? Does anyone have similar experience?
It's a PhD application and I should be sending 3 transcripts from different Nigerian University

That is normal. The school is requesting a certified copy of your transcript sent directly from your school.

Righteousness2:
If it is a Family house, the young man is absolutely wrong to do so without carrying the Family along!
The Church should do the Needful by returning the Said documents to the Family!

If the House belongs to the young man, then he can do whatever he wants with his house..

So Jesus would want a man to throw his aged father into the streets just to sow a "seed" to a church that is worth millions of dollars? These are simply wolves in sheep's clothing.

pozehnani:
It's a lioness.

Scary though. Must have been driven by hunger.

It has a mane so looks like a very young male lion.

Really cool - remember going there 3 years ago... a very lovely spot!

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has given reason a politician could be called to come back to lead the people after losing an election.

Recall that Jonathan lost his second term bid to President Muhammadu Buhari in 2015.

According to the former Nigerian leader, the way leaders are perceived while in office can play a major role in their political career.

Jonathan stated this on Wednesday when he met the representatives of political parties from The Gambia at the closing of a two-day consultative retreat for political parties.

He charged African leaders to always pay attention to the way the majority of perceive them and their policies while in office.

He said for this reason, even after they lose elections, they can be called back to rule again by popular demand.

“Whatever a leader is doing, he needs to understand the fact that the perception of his policies and decisions would be a critical factor to be considered because he is there for the people,” Dr. Jonathan said.

“A leader can be doing all the right things to be done for nation-building, but if the perception among the people does not match what he is doing, then he can never go very far in politics

The sad thing is how pedestrian this all sounds... no one is ever going to look back 50 years from now and treat any of the above as a quotable quote. Even a 5 year old could tell you this... how did we elevate such uninspiring lightweights as leaders?

lifeofgolden1:
Hello, @Gurus in the house,
My name is Lawrence. I want to use this medium to thank each and every one of you for your help in answering my questions when my Visa application was delayed. I successfully deferred to the Fall semester (August 2021).
Because of the pandemic, I can't go to the US embassy until 120 days before my resumption date. This rule was activated by the consular service providers in other to limit the crowd at the embassy and also protect themselves.
While contemplating this, a friend of mine introduced me to a Pathway program offered by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. It is an educational program that prepares you for admission into Brigham Young University. I have successfully completed the Pathway program, gotten admission into Brigham Young University, and currently in my second semester.
I can't afford to stay idle so I embraced the idea and I am schooling with them right away online. But, I want to transfer my credit to Idaho State University before my interview proper. If I should transfer my credit, will I cease been a student of BYU-Idaho immediately? or is there something I don't understand here? The reason I am asking this question is that I don't want to be stranded if my Visa application is been delayed again. I should still have something to lean to academically.
I am sorry for the long text.
Your kind response will be greatly appreciated.

Yes. Why don't you apply for a visa first then transfer credits once you get here?

Koskos95:
GoodEvening.
Please I need help regarding 214b reason for denial. I was delayed in November last year and February 2021 for 214b reason. Please how can I overturn this decision from the embassy in my next interview.

How can I amend it?
In my previous ds160 ,I filled that I have a relative in USA, and she would be paying for my trip. Also, I filled I was unemployed. I really thought the process was about sincerity.

Please how can I go about filling a new ds160 considering all this?

It is about sincerity... the problem is you have many ahead of you who didn't play by the rules, making it more difficult for you. I don't know how old you are... but wondering if that played a role. Being unemployed could be viewed as a negative indicator of you ever returning. Get a job, lie low for a few months then try again.

Rawhumper:
God go punish those agents just last year my sister in Germany paid 750k to one to add me on the list of those that will attend conference.

The guy started acting funny after the due date reached nah so my in-law(another sister of mine) who is a Naval Commander currently....tracked him and got him arrested...he vomited the whole money after they drilled him well.

So[b] I have lost hope on Nigerian Agents, most of them are scammers.[/b]

They are currently processing my Visa to Europe and my other sibling is doing another one for USA. So that anyone that clicks, I will go.

I have Facebook friends and family members overseas that are willing to receive me in the US. All I need is to wait and pray.

I would argue that you simply reaped what you attempted to sow. You tried to scam your way to a visa and got scammed by a smarter scammer. There is precious little difference between the two of you.

querida:
Thanks
Works in a bank for 10 years now.
He intended to come over for a month. That"s what he filled in the ds160.

How can we show home ties for him. He went with documents showing proof of Job and even lands. But couldn't even present it. We are just looking for what to do better next time.

If he's going on an F2 visa, that means he intends to be dependent on you until the expiration of your program. Your assistantship alone is unlikely to be able to support you, your husband, and your child. It's hard to convince a VO that you intend to come back to maintain your businesses when you're applying for an F2 visa rather than a temporary B2 visa, which would be the logical visa to apply for if all you intended was a visit.

ugohdignity111:
Thanks for your reply sir..
About publications, I don't have any publications yet and my project I did in my final year has not been published, not even planning to publish it unless in the future.

Well about the mentorship, I'm hoping to get one but for now, let me learning from the professional s on this travel section of nairaland

There are no "professionals" here. Just people that have gone through the same journey you are about to embark on. I would suggest the following:

1. "Biological sciences" doesn't say much of anything. You need to figure out exactly what program you are interested in.
2. Then find a couple of schools that match your interests - i.e. whether they offer your major, Masters or PhD program, research interests, entry qualifications, tuition costs and cost of living.
3. Narrow down to 3-5 schools.
4. Start gathering application materials (find out if you need to take standardized tests).
5. Apply - strongly suggest you identify a potential mentor. You'll need it at your visa interview at least.

Asking folks to do the work for you is not going to help you. No one would anyway. Best of luck.

Novartis:
yes, I don’t wanna spend one kobo. Because if dem deny my visa, e go pain me.

Graduate University Application fee is usually $75 to $150 - non refundable

Wes evaluation plus courier is around $250

TOEFL, IELTS is not free too

GRE is not free too

Plus US visa fees (I have no option than to pay this one)

After all these spending. US Embassy go come deny person VISA

Very wicked and thoughtless people

Why?

1. They are a sovereign country, with rules governing the basis for issuing a student visa.
2. Applying to schools outside your country comes with risks... there is no guarantee that an admission automatically obligates the country to grant you a visa.
3. Ultimately, the "wicked and thoughtless people" are your leaders who failed you, in not providing you with a decent educational system so you don't have to rely on the lottery that is a visa.

NoFap123:
I am surprised you didn't blast him oh.

Happy new year Twoods.

Happy new year...

Novartis:
Hey guys

I need a school with
no application fee,
no gre,
no English proficiency test,
no WES evaluation

This is a tall order. You won't find many good schools. Consider doing the GRE and WES evaluation at least.

fkj950ax:
Ouch.

You are in a bit of a pickle because global immigration laws, in trying to deter child abduction, almost always require consent from the other spouse if a child is traveling alone with a parent.
Abandonment doesn't strip a spouse of parental rights.
A minor or child cannot be taken away from the other parent.
If you want this solved properly, you will have to go to the magistrate court (family and probate) and try to get an order for Parental Custody. If you can cite abandonment by the other parent (evidence of no care, financial support - school fees, clothes and shoes, health care, accommodation; physical presence, failed communication - SMS, Email; birthday and holidays without the partner (photos), picnic and outings...
This will give you a stronger case at Border Controls.

Was there a legal marriage? If not, then this Order will suffice. The Magistrate Court will be faster than the High Courts.

PS. This works for either a father or mother situation. Noticed I used 'other parent' in most of my references.

Not sure how it works in Nigeria but the mother can go to court to obtain an involuntary termination of parental rights. That should be permissible to travel.

Kemo88:
Good morning,
Please has any one recently gone to the embassy to get a B1/B2 visa for the purpose of holiday? What was your story? Can you please post a transcript?
My dad is trying to renew his visa (He has had a couple of visas in the past)
His appointment at the embassy is in two weeks (that’s the date we got) and The travel date he put on his form is May. Purpose of travel holiday.
Does anyone have a similar experience and were they approved? If yes, please share your transcript.
For anyone else/ gurus in the house any concerns or red flags? Please what are his chances?

He should be fine.

yankison:
This group is not helpful any more and you think.yoy.know it all . I.will shame u all with my visa come next

Perhaps people are busy? Be patient... no need to shame anyone on a visa.

You should consider the strength of your application. Mind you, because of 9-11, visa officers are likely to scrutinize your application more closely. Make sure you are consistent in what you say with respect to your last interview. Best of luck.