Nozino:


If it smells like shit, then it’s probably shit. If you weren’t an agent, which you are, you will drop the name of the school and go your merry way instead of asking people to contact you.

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

*** Follow the advice of @bigfrancis21 which i am also going to expound further .


1. The worst her present school could do is to terminate her Form I 20 , while she still have 5-months of grace (SEVIS rules) before USCIS terminates her SEVIS.

2. Even , a terminated SEVIS can be transfered if your new school (DSO) agree to accept the terminated records and assist in the student's reinstatement. Your new school only needs to talk to the former SEVIS Coordinator.

3. She should quickly go to her present DSO and talk about possible transfer and other helps . She should be humble, feel remorse and cry for help because all International Student Visa Powers lies on DSOs (both present and new).

4. If all her efforts failed in transfering and appealing to her present DSO, there is till hope . Her only option is to take admission in another University or college and exit (this is a must) USA and re-enter to get her SEVIS activated.

5. She should talk to her family and friends for possible Mexico connection . F1 student visa holders can live in mexico temporarily if she doesn't want to come back to Nigeria.

6. She would then returned back to the United States on a new SEVIS ID. She will use her present F1 visa together with her new USC I-20 to enter the U.S.– even if the SEVIS numbers (on her present f1-visa) do not match. But she must still pay the SEVIS fee to activate the new USC I-20.


Best Wishes 🙏

Localboy48:


You’re correct on all these points (I’m starting to thing you work as a DSO in a US school lol) except the last one which we need to really look at..

On number 6, some quarters says (even some DSO say so when asked) that they can use the old Visa to re-enter after terminating the SEVIS so far they now have a new SEVIS and a new i20 and it doesn’t matter if school changes—- which is what you’ve said here too.. and I’ve seen some people on quora did it this way and they enter

However, some school DSO advise that they get a new visa from their country..!_ and no one know which opinion is valid tbh

Mjosh1000:
Quick one guys, can I use my wife GTB account to pay for my visa fee?

Immunity04:
Hello guys, I received a tuition waiver and stipend from my school for my M.A., but I still have a deficit of about $7k. I have few questions about this situation, and I would appreciate it if you could clarify them for me.

While filling the DS1-60 form, how should I answer the question about "WHO WILL BE SPONSORING YOUR TRIP TO THE US?" should I select employer in the US or the person covering my deficit?

Secondly, are there specific requirements for the photo I should upload on my DS-160 portal?

Lastly, I have heard that it's not advisable to submit the DS1-60 form until I've gotten a visa appointment. Does it mean I don't need to pay for the SEVIS fee and visa fee before the visa appointment search?

Please, I would require an honest and prompt response to these questions, as I'm new to this process and would need to get everything right.

Sharon8:


Yes.

EnigmaticDude:
I already stated what I am. You guys talking as if being an agent is a crime. When you contact the school directly, how do I get paid by the school after you get admission? Abi you think I got the information for free? Dey play

Ayosharon4321:


can gtb naira card pay for usd transactions??

Mjosh1000:


Visa fee not sevis fee

alamercy:
Hello Everyone,

My name is John. I secured a PhD admission to one of the US universities with full funding. I plan to apply for visa together with my family. I have 3 children together with my wife. Will it be advisable to include them in the visa application as dependents? Your candid advise on how to go about it will be appreciated.
Thank you.

nampofo:
USA EMERGENCY VISA

Please I'm a Ghanaian who intends to attend my eldest Sister's funeral in New York on 12th April 2024. I want to apply for emergency appointment. However, the Funeral Director has still not sent the invitation letter. Since time is running against me, can I ask for emergency appt without the invitation letter and instead attach death certificate and funeral poster?

alamercy:
Hello Everyone,

My name is John. I secured a PhD admission to one of the US universities with full funding. I plan to apply for visa together with my family. I have 3 children together with my wife. Will it be advisable to include them in the visa application as dependents? Your candid advise on how to go about it will be appreciated.
Thank you.

Lawal1555:


Select your employer as your sponsor since your tuition has been waived. The remaining deficit include health insurance and books.

The photo size is 2x2 inches (51 x 51mm)

Whichever option you choose, you can either submit and retrieve your application or generate an application ID to search for a date. Regardless of your choice, you will still need to update your application ID on your CGI portal if you fail to secure a date within 30 days or if you opt to retrieve it for editing.

To search for a date, you'll need to pay for your visa fee. The SEVIS payment can wait until 72 hours before your appointment

Lawal1555:


Select your employer as your sponsor since your tuition has been waived. The remaining deficit include health insurance and books.

The photo size is 2x2 inches (51 x 51mm)

Whichever option you choose, you can either submit and retrieve your application or generate an application ID to search for a date. Regardless of your choice, you will still need to update your application ID on your CGI portal if you fail to secure a date within 30 days or if you opt to retrieve it for editing.

To search for a date, you'll need to pay for your visa fee. The SEVIS payment can wait until 72 hours before your appointment

Mjosh1000:
Quick one guys, can I use my wife GTB account to pay for my visa fee?

Jedooooo:
Hello guys i am asking for a friend, his child is under 18 and will be going for his visa so is he to go with his child or he is to go alone??

Lawal1555:


Select your employer as your sponsor since your tuition has been waived. The remaining deficit include health insurance and books.

The photo size is 2x2 inches (51 x 51mm)

Whichever option you choose, you can either submit and retrieve your application or generate an application ID to search for a date. Regardless of your choice, you will still need to update your application ID on your CGI portal if you fail to secure a date within 30 days or if you opt to retrieve it for editing.

To search for a date, you'll need to pay for your visa fee. The SEVIS payment can wait until 72 hours before your appointment

KarisNech:
Please what of the case where you don't have any deficit because it is fully funded by the school? Who will you write as your sponsor in your DS-160?

Thank you

P.S: I would appreciate others contribution too.

alamercy:
Hello Everyone,

My name is John. I secured a PhD admission to one of the US universities with full funding. I plan to apply for visa together with my family. I have 3 children together with my wife. Will it be advisable to include them in the visa application as dependents? Your candid advise on how to go about it will be appreciated.
Thank you.

KarisNech:
Please what of the case where you don't have any deficit because it is fully funded by the school? Who will you write as your sponsor in your DS-160?

Thank you

P.S: I would appreciate others contribution too.

OyoTunjiUSA:


Hey 🤠

1. 95% of time the US embassy denies phd applicant an F1 visa is inability to proof home ties .

2. Despite the fact that you have secured a full fundings , the consular still expects you to have post study plans (for your self and family and your nation).

3. Your wife and kids living in Nigeria are your best ties among other ties . Now you want to take them along immediately . Though it's very possible but i won't take the step myself . Establish yourself in the USA first.

Best Wishes 🙏

KarisNech:
Please what of the case where you don't have any deficit because it is fully funded by the school? Who will you write as your sponsor in your DS-160?

Thank you

P.S: I would appreciate others contribution too.

Lawal1555:


This situation involves a husband bringing his wife and children to the US to support him in his first 2-3 weeks. The wife plans to return to her job, and the children will resume school upon their return. If he fails to include them in his plans, the Visa Officer will inquire about their absence.

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

1. @Lawal1555 Do you mean that The husband Form I-20 stipulates or mandated him to bring his wife and kids along for support in the first 2-3 weeks OR That is what you think the husband is going to tell the consular?

2. Okay what about a single PhD applicant that has not married ? Besides all schools are in session right now so the kids re supposed to be in school .

3. Aside that , the consular will calculate the flight ticket for the wife and kids who want to use just 3 weeks as unnecessary spendings for someone going to use US tax payers funds for his study for free .

4. Okay how is he going to proof home ties ? Thank you for your observation. I want to learn from your response . Perhaps , may be a new law states that all phd applicants must travel along with wife and kids ?


Best Wishes 🙏

itoski:


And he was fully funded right?
I have friends in Purdue, Texas A and M, North Carolina and they all had GRE and TOEFL which they submitted to get full funding into their respective PhD programs.
Better be prepared than sorry!

Localboy48:


Now, Tunji, this home tie issue seem really dicey. For someone that’s not married yet, and he’s not working before he went for his F-1 visa interview, how will this person show enough home tie? And she has full funding for PhD. Should the person indicate in his DS-160 that he’s married? Because tbh, marriage seem like the only reasonable home tie I won’t lie