Alleybuy:
Dear VO,

As part of my university application processes, I had to upload my international passport data page. This (old) passport expires in a few months and as such, I have applied for renewal which will be ready in few days time. I have applied for my I-20 form and would want to know if the difference between the old passport's number on University / I-20 records would pose a problem if I book a Visa interview with the newly issued passport?

Thanks

foxus:
Hello VO,

I am new here and I am happy to be here.
My question goes thus:

I am 31years old. I work as a medical sales representative. My marriage is a month old. I am going for a master degree in USA. Am I eligible for F1 visa?
I just got my I20 from a school in USA and I am planning to schedule an appointment by the end of the month.
Please am I eligible for F1 visa considering how long I am married.?

fearlessjameso:
Dear AbujaNiv,

Thanks for this great forum. Indeed it has been a blessing to so many.

Am a first timer on this forum, I will need your professional guide on how to apply for student visa.

As a prospective Graduate student, kindly guide me through on how to apply for Graduate program.

Many thanks.

abujaniv:
Hello foxus. Your marital status is not pertinent to the student visa application process.

goddeyinvolve:

But people talk about having strong tie and they say marriage is one of them. What do you say about that?
Please, let me know!

abujaniv:
I say I'm a Consular Officer of the United States of America, and I know what I'm talking about.

abujaniv:
I say I'm a Consular Officer of the United States of America, and I know what I'm talking about.

abujaniv:
Hello fearlessjameso. Start here:
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-visaapply.asp

abujaniv:
Hello Alleybuy. The I-20 and SEVIS records are designed to accompany the applicant throughout their educational career. Naturally, passport and visa numbers will change over time.

seunban:


I love this!

Please, the Consular Officer.
Can you suggest what went wrong about my own case when I was rejected for a F1 visa?
I have asked the question previously, I am not married! and my plan for wedding is on but towards next year during the summer break!.
However, I cant lie to the VO about my marital status!! Why then was my visa denied.
The only thing I could have gotten wrong on the day was that I didn't state my background information, my previous and present information, all these I though the VO could get from the system through my DS-160 confirmation slip. As well, I was succinct on why I am going for my PhD program.

Please, could all these be the reasons for my refusal? I need to know because, I want to schedule an appointment soon!.

abujaniv:
Good morning, seunban. We can not go into details about specific cases. The positive or negative result of a visa application rarely hinges on one single factor, so I would not advise you to agonize over one thing or another.

seunban:


I love this!

Please, the Consular Officer.
Can you suggest what went wrong about my own case when I was rejected for a F1 visa?
I have asked the question previously, I am not married! and my plan for wedding is on but towards next year during the summer break!.
However, I cant lie to the VO about my marital status!! Why then was my visa denied.
The only thing I could have gotten wrong on the day was that I didn't state my background information, my previous and present information, all these I though the VO could get from the system through my DS-160 confirmation slip. As well, I was succinct on why I am going for my PhD program.

Please, could all these be the reasons for my refusal? I need to know because, I want to schedule an appointment soon!.

Motari:
Dear VO

Please I wish to apply for an F1 visa using my cousin as the sponsor. The funds are adequate, about twice the amount needed, cousin lives in Nigeria, but we don't share the same surname. All other requirments are satisfactory. Cousin is also a highly placed politician and is using the official letterhead for the sponsorship letter.
Please will using my cousin as a sponsor affect my eligibility status??

asiwaju87:


hello abujaniv

Please I would like to state here that I was denied f1 visa three weeks ago based on the fact that I couldn't list more subjects I would be taking for my UG studies but now I want to reapply and book an appointment next week but nothing has changed in my status but I have indepth knowledge now about it. Please when asked, what has changed in your status? What could be the possible response, as nothing has changed whatsoever?

Thanks

amah1905:
Hello Abujaniv, is it true that a F-1 visa application should not be made until a month to resumption date of the school? Eg School resumes in August and i am being advised to schedule a visa interview date for July and not earlier. Is this true?

abujaniv:
If the student visa is issued, you may not enter the US on that visa more than 30 days before the start of classes.

foxus:
Hello the VO,
Good morning.

You getting me scare here about reapplying.
I was not opportune to give some information in my last interview.

Why did you say that in most of cases the adjudication of the result is the same? Are you saying the consular officer already has a decision on that person application. Will it not be okay to judge from the current interview?

Do consular officers consider the new information presented to them as invalid?

Please let me know.

iCool:


Kindly verify the bolded because the 'Class start date' and 'Program start date' (this one is earlier) are different dates (like in my i20).

International students orientation come up before the classes start. Thanks.

abujaniv:
The decision to reapply is yours alone. Every application is given a fresh look, but visa officers are given the same training are sworn to uphold the same laws and regulations. That is why the result is usually the same when applicants reapply.

foxus:

Thanks.
I understand what you mean. If one does it differently from the previous interview and the same rules and regulations are used, one may likely get it. But if done the same way as the first interview and the same rules and regulations are used, then the result would be the same.

What is your stance about the leniency of a consular officer compare to others even when applying the same laws and regulations?

abujaniv:
You've asked variations on the same question several times now. Our answer is not going to be different. You may apply again if you like. The result will likely be the same unless you provide compelling, new evidence in support of your application.

floraine:
Good day,

Please I need help!

I filled the ds-160 form for student visa to USA but didn't make payments for visa appointment because of urgent reasons.

I want to make payments now, but my question is, do I need to fill a new ds-160 form? and if yes I have something to change which is my job, I was working but I'm resigned now.

Would that affect me?

Secondly,
My school states gmat and gre is not a requirement to get an admission but must attain it before the end of the first semester, does that affect my chances. I'm not so good with maths, work wasn't letting me but now I'm busy as IV resigned. With affect my chances

Pls help me with a reply will be grateful

Regards