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Your parents needs to show a strong commitment towards your education and the only way to convince VO that the money is available is to be stacked in your bank account, at least 50%. Your father gifted you and he has deposited 50% to your account to show commitment, this will cater for your first year of education (2 semesters). So on your I-20 it will read personal fund and Sponsor or family fund. This puts your visa approvals in a strong position. A general statement about your sponsor financial capacity wont fly without a strong commitment to proof the money is available. This applies if you are going for BSc and it also answer your concern of not working.

Ola1ola1:
It is BS’c I’m going for and not Masters. Do you think it is advisable for me to do such a thing ,morealso I’ve not being working

Your response to ...OK, so who would be paying for your tuition is why you are denied. Many visa hopefuls from Nigeria are using this line a lot, and it's a straight refusal. What you can do is, ask your parent to transfer your tuition to your personal account and present this to your school for an updated F1 I-20, it will read personal funds, and if your dad has more you can include his account too, you will have personal fund and family fund or sponsor stated on your I-20. If you do this, you are in a strong position for visa approvals. The Embassy wants to see strong commitments from your sponsor, not these rhetorics and bla bla bla.

Ola1ola1:
Good day everyone,I went for my interview today and was denied at Abuja Embasy

V.O - Good morning ,how are you doing (with a smile o)
Me - Good morning sir I am fine thank you (me sef fake smile back)
V.O - I can see that you are going for a bachelor’s degree in Biological science
Me - Yes a Bachelor’s degree
V.O - where is your school located
Me - It is Located in Colorado at the city of Denver
VO - OK, so who would be paying for your tuition
Me - My study will be fully funded by my parents ,my dad who is a successful businessman in the African Fabric industry , He sells and supplies African fabrics to all the western states in Nigeria , so he has set aside sufficient funds for my Tuition fee,living cost and all other expected through out my studies
VO - sorry you won’t be qualified for the Visa ,here are your documents

Pls any help on how I can do better in my next interview,and if there’s any mistake pls do highlight them

It depends on what is quoted on your F2 I-20. My advise for F2 hopefuls is to use personal funds and Sponsor to support your family. But if you can afford it, personal funds is all you need. This must be quoted on your I-20 before it's issued. You could split it 40/60 or 30/70 depends on your deficit capacity. It makes your case much easier during visa interview. Over reliant on a sponsor or spouse funding is a no no.

Chemist4life:
Hi ,but for f2 applicant, what will you advise to write under who is sponsoring the trip

Your response to... who is covering your expenses? Is one of the reasons you are denied. If you check Nairaland visa transcripts, this type of response is common among F1 visa hopefuls from Nigeria...once you start with that line, it's a straight refusal. Check the past transcript. It is important for F1 candidates to present credible financial documents before the I-20 is issued. How your funding is presented on your I-20 is important. Personal Fund, Sponsor, Family fund, Scholarship or Grants, Graduate Assistant, Student loans, Campus employment, etc

If you left school for more than 5 years, Personal funds cannot be zero, even if you have a scholarship or your father, uncle, or whoever is supporting you. In your case, advise your uncle to transfer the support money to your account, even if it is 50% of the deficit, get an updated I-20 from your school.

JessicaGodwin:
Hey guys pls I need corrections on where I got it wrong
F1 visa
First attempt
Lagos consulate
White lady on window 2😡
Denied

Me: Good morning ma
Vo: Good morning, pls pass me ur passport and i:20
Me: there u go ma with a smile in my nice suit.

Vo: who is covering your expenses?
Me: outside the scholarship of $20,000 awarded to me upon admission, my uncle Bleep will be covering the remaining expenses.
He owns a private enterprise where he deals on sales on rice grain, he has a annual income of over #380million with staff capacity of 36 both in warehouse and other shops. My uncle has been sponsoring my education since after the death of my parents and he feels indebted to my family because my mother saw him through sch and seeing how well I’ve improved over time has shown interest in helping me pursue my academic career.

Vo: And what is his take home after expenditure?
Me: over #150m.

Vo: Had ur uncle traveled to the United state before?
Me: No, he hasn’t because of his business.

Vo: Have u travelled to the us before?
Me: No ma, this would be my first time if my visa is being approved.

Vo: sorry u are not qualified for this visa, the remaining part nor gree enter my heat again😪

I think the problem with this transcript is FUNDING! GTA is a stipend to support your husband education and not a Family fund.
VO went further to ask his salary, your salary and any other siblings...all of this questions is to help the VO come to a conclusion that you do not have enough fund or sponsor. It has nothing to do with duration of stay or if you decide to leave your job to join your husband (the purpose of F2), its none of their business because it is a legitimate claim.

F2 Visa approval key benchmark is Financial support during your stay in America because the spouse cant work and if the marriage is genuine.

Billions123:
Omo the owner of this transcript no try ooo.

How can you say you are leaving your job for 5 years to go and stay with your husband to be cooking for him and that your employer understands?

If you were the VO, would you give you a Visa?

In addition, this person knows she/he is not returning after 3 weeks. Why tell the VO? This creates doubts about your intention. F2 is a family unification visa, so why complicate your situation? 6months or 1 year makes more sense if you are unsure how long you will stay. If you truly want to return to your job, apply for a B1/B2 visa.

welf99:
This advice here is misleading. F2 visa is not a B1/B2 but a long-term visa. Being a dependent of an F1 ties your F2 status to your spouse.
Telling VO you want to stay for 3 weeks means requesting a visit visa. Why not apply for B1/B2 instead. It's a ground for rejection.

This advice here is misleading. F2 visa is not a B1/B2 but a long-term visa. Being a dependent of an F1 ties your F2 status to your spouse.
Telling VO you want to stay for 3 weeks means requesting a visit visa. Why not apply for B1/B2 instead. It's a ground for rejection.

kamsy101:
Chemist4life
oya read

Yes disclose it under job description or work experience. No its not a red flag because thats your job. Length of stay would be till tyhe end of F1 study, if 6yrs is left write 6yrs. What VO is interested in is if the marriage is genuine and if you guys have the finance or sponsor.

Chemist4life:
For f2 that study nurse,is it ideal to disclose it on her job description or work experience, hope it wouldn't raise a reg flag,
Also concerning length of stay, 7 years is wat is on f1,would it be advisable to add 6 years on f2 application

Previous denial - Quote the code on the form handed over to you
Duration of stay: Till the end of the F1 Study or whatever year is left, or you can write 1 year depending on the F1 study situation.

Faahezarh:
I decided to reapply for F2 Visa . In my new application, what should I write as reason for previous denial because I don’t want to be specific.

Also, what duration of stay can I put in my DS 160 because I intend to stay till my husband ends his programme.

The answer to the below screenshot did not do justice to the question.

Response should be

You: My elder brother will be sponsoring me, and has deposited an equivalent amount of $$$ into my bank account toward my tuition. This amount is available immediately; it also covers my accommodation, medical, and other sundry expenses.

Let the VO ask about the sources of income of your sponsor; only then can you explain as you stated, but ensure you have evidence of whatever you claim he does.

Warrijnr:
Thank you for the reply, I very much appreciate it... First i want to say that i was nervous because of the fear of denial and the interview was intense, I'm going to work with this info you have giving me to improve on myself and more opinion, support etc. is very much appreciated

be ready to pay the $650 deposit fee before the I-20 can be issued, in addition to your fat bank account. Let me advise everyone before you waste your time and resources applying to any school, check if the school is R1 or R2. That should be your target unless you secure funding in any other schools not listed as R1 or R2. E get why.

Hopefloxy:
Good evening everyone, just started my masters application at the university of Bridgeport. I have done my research but I will also appreciate if I can get more information from people who knows more about the school. Thank you

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A friend's spouse got F2 visa approvals 4 months before the end of the F1 program; she informed the consular the husband would be applying for OPT and a PhD at the of his program in another school. Visa was approved
In addition, there are two important elements in F2 visa approvals: Marriage and Finance. Length of stay is not a factor; intent to return is not really a concern because F2 is a long-term visa, and at the port of entry, validity is D/S.

Thisismyyear:
Yes there is a reason I wish to. My spouse is graduating in May and F2 is no longer feasible for me as I want to just visit for few days only to attend the graduation ceremony and return back. Also I have been refused F2 visa already in the past.

Firstly, your spouse graduating in May does not invalidate your F2 status. They could apply for OPT or enroll in another program, keeping the F2 status valid. However, if your intention is to visit for just a few days to attend the graduation, a B1/B2 visa would be more appropriate, as the F2 visa is intended for long-term stays. Given the time constraints, I recommend proceeding with your F2 appointment but informing the consular officer that your visit is short-term and aligning your B1/B2 application accordingly.

Thisismyyear:
Yes there is a reason I wish to. My spouse is graduating in May and F2 is no longer feasible for me as I want to just visit for few days only to attend the graduation ceremony and return back. Also I have been refused F2 visa already in the past.

Is there any reason why you want to abandon the F2 interview? why apply for B1/B2 visa? I will advise you to stick with the F2 visa interview, where you have a brighter chance of approval.

Thisismyyear:
URGENT PLEASE!!!

Guys, has anyone been able to use F1/F2 interview appointment for a B1/B2 visa interview instead or the reverse? that is, you had an F2 interview date, but decided to apply for a tourist visa instead, and paid another fee for the B1/B2, can you use the F2 interview date for B1/B2 instead or vice versa? anyone who has experience with this should please let me know how you did it.

You know quite well F2 cannot work in the US but you are bent on putting you and your family on immigration troubles, i advise admin to delete this question. Did you inform the embassy you will be seeking employment during your F2 interview?

Lagzyl1:
Hi everyone please for those who came to the US with their F2 and kids
Can you advice on what to do to secure a job for F2 and any other advice you can render to make things easier..

You know quite well F2 cannot work in the US but you are bent on putting you and your family on immigration troubles, i advise admin to delete this question. Did you inform the embassy you will be seeking employment during your F2 interview?

Lagzyl1:
Hi everyone please for those who came to the US with their F2 and kids
Can you advice on what to do to secure a job for F2 and any other advice you can render to make things easier..

Honestly there is nothing like a red flag if he mention the aunt, it depends on how its precented . Family members are a legitimate source of funds, that is why USCIS has a provision for it on I-20. Though there are cases mentioned here where the VO would ask a follow up questions on immigration status of the family sponsor if resident in the USA. So your children might want to have this information ready.
In my opinion this follow up question is not necessary and generally most VO dont ask in other countries but from Nigeria applicants applying from Nigeria.

Ezepikin:
Thanks once again, so it's okay if he mentions his father only as his sponsor? I was thinking if he mentions his aunt it'll be a red flag. What do you think.?

That is absolutely fine. They will present same documents during interview.
Family funds is family funds irrespective of how its written.

Ezepikin:
Thanks for your submission...My 2 boys have indicated on their i20, "Family Funds from Abroad" while the second has "Family Funds" does this have any impact on their visa interview?
I submitted my financial documents and sponsoring as the father alongside their Aunt based in the US.

Please advise me. Thank you

For prospective F1 visa applicants, I would like to address a common concern regarding family sponsorships. It is crucial to clarify your funding sources before your I-20 is issued. If your I-20 indicates personal funds, do not switch to claiming family support (from parents or relatives) or mention a different sponsor during your visa interview. If you intend to use other sources of funding, ensure they are accurately reflected on your I-20. Any discrepancies between the financial information on your I-20 and what is presented during your visa interview may result in visa denial.

It seems that @justwise has finally done what was necessary. Thanks to all the evidence, it's now clear beyond a reasonable doubt that he is a scammer and manipulator.

Highzhikk:
Where is @OyoTunjiUSA?. I am honestly not done with him until sanity is restored on this thread and people can gain relevant information from this thread as it has always been. I am guessing he went into hibernation until everyone has forgotten and move on and then he will come back to his notorious ways or he will probably change his username again and continue peddling misinformation.

Shine your eyes everyone.

Some of us benefitted from this noble platform free of charge , devoid of any fraudulent activities. I am bold to say this is my 15yrs here!
But this @OYOTUNJI has multiple emergency accounts on Nairaland. Carefully positioned for ulterior motives.
Calling a scholar scam is a red line!!

@Justwise and @seun, you asked for evidence if @OYOTUNJI is a scammer or an agent using your platform to defraud innocent people by manipulating and dishing out wrong information; now you have it as posted above. Please do the needful.
Scholars like myself and many others have left this page because of this lowlife; asking people for urgent 10k, or 20k through manipulation is a punishable offence.

Disguy,
Please don't open another thread "Spring2025" is "OyotunjiUSA". Go and find another job

OYOTUNJIUSA, or whatever your ghost name is, you have made this group uninteresting with your constant epistle that is outdated. We are bored reading your high-faulting response. You, indeed, have made this group your office. Superintendent VO!. I pity your clients.

You know yourself, yes you
@justwise

You created multiple pseudo names, then start talking to yourself...is that not a mental problem? To what gain? Phishing on innocent students? You are pathetic and unrepentant crook. Spamming the thread with unsolicited and deceitful advice.

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This madness of add me, add me needs to stop; some of you are lazy cunts. Most of you usually end up in premium tears in a faceless group.

You are not correct on $7k. If the employer has more than 50 employees and 50% of the employees are on L1, H1-B..USCIS fees is $7,380. Go and verify. But if the employer has less than 50 employees , USCIS fee is lower.

Lastbornbuns:
You've been receiving sound advice but seems like you want to do what's on your mind. Not only your money, you risk being banned from USA. How can you say Vesti helped you with job offer? What's the job? Do your skills match? Why would an employer hire you and pay all the fees involved in H1B for you? These are questions you need to ask yourself and be honest with yourself.

Regardless, H1B visa costs do not reach 7k usd even for the employer. Do your due diligence, not just by asking people's opinions, but by checking the official US Web pages for h1b applicants