Damien34:
Hello all. For the sake of anonymity, I created a new nairaland account, Please I want you to read this, might be long, but I really need you to read this.
Ok, I'm 23 yes old, currently in Nigeria and I have a younger brother who is 19yrs old.. Last year January, he successfully crossed the sea to Italy, Where he was taken to the camp in Italy (cara mineo) He spent some months there, and the living condition was very terrible.. He doesn't know anyone in Europe, but after some months, he left Italy before he thumb printed.. This he did so that he would be able to seek asylum in a stronger European country, thumb printing in Italy would make it hard to seek asylum else where because of the Dublin regulation that requires European countries to send back asylum seekers back to the first EU country of entry..
He left Italy through train and tried to enter Germany but he was turned back at the boarders, he went further to Austria where he was accepted and taken to a camp there..
Life there was somehow better than in Italy, as they were given little stipends, and little food.. He got a small job there where he was earning little, but unfortunately, work control cracked down on him and stopped him, and also slammed him with a fine.. After sometime, asylum seekers where transferred to the Bush.. no lies here, no food was provided for them, and he survived on bananas for days..
He begged on the streets, and he was able to survive..
After a few months, he was victimized and unjustly punished.. He was sent to prison.. He was alleged that he physically assaulted a white man, which wasn't true.. The white man himself confirmed my bro wasn't the offender, but the Austrian officials had already cancelled his Aduro..
He was deported back to Italy where he is back to square 1..
5days upon arrival, no food no water, no where to sleep except the ground, no where to beg because of the massive population of asylum seekers begging.. His health is deteriorating sharply, and he can hardly speak..
When we chat on WhatsApp, I'm almost in tears hearing his voice..
I really don't know where to look for help except this forum..
If I remember how he crossed the desert and the sea to get to Europe, I weep.. Now getting to Europe, he's realised things r not actually greener there.. Just 19, and the trauma he has passed through, and the trauma he is passing through can never be wished to one's enemy..
I have adviced him to be patient..
Please house, I really need advice here,
Even the Italy, ppl with documents are still in the streets, no job, no where to sleep, what to eat uncertain.
I have advice him to join the French foreign legion army, but I don't know if they accept asylum seekers.. Please, if you know any advice you can give to me that will save my lil bro, please help me, we have told him to come home, but he will be taken to deportation camp where he will spend 1yr there with more terrible living conditions..
Any nairalander currently in Europe that wants to help my lil bro with garri or food please I will really appreciate please, I m not asking for money, please, if it is just food that can get to his side, I will be able to sleep at night..
Please let's help our fellow Nigerian.. some ppl have made it in Europe and in the rest part of the world, while some r struggling very hard.. Please ppl, I type in tears, If anybody can help my lil bro in Milan? please ;(..
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pls help me carry to FP abeg.

Gab27:


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Shofas:
Hi house,
Thanks to everybody who comes back to share please I need to know if this is right my elder brother is getting married on the 11th of feb in ikoyi registry,he and his fiancé have plans to go for honeymoon in the USA,now here's the issue the gf all ready has a 2year visa but he doesn't, so he filled a ds 160 and when filling he applied as single in it since he's still single till feb 11th and the date he got for interview is feb 5th,now he plans to say exactly what he's going to do in the USA which is honeymoon for just a week and come back, he is a pharmacist for a reputable coy and has been there for over 5years,now another little issue is he has applied last year to attend our elder sisters birthday and was refused due to lack of ties and was told to reapply when his circumstances changes,any good suggestion or advice is welcome thanks

profkehinde:
,
I greet you and I have been studying this forum for quite a while, and couldn't figure out I could really ask a question until just recently where I discovered I could sign up and ask questions.
Yes, I am a professor of Internal Medicine from one of the Nigerian Teaching Hospital and I will like to ask u this question.
My wife who is a teacher recently ( in December 27th, 2015 ) travelled to the US with my last child who is just 5 years old to celebrate the christmas with a friend of hers in the US.
I actually bought their flight ticket ( delta airlines ) where her return back to Nigeria is supposed to be Jan 25th.
Besides, she suddenly decided to stay longer during this visit, probably she planned to take longer rest. Her intention has been that she will spend around 5 months before coming back to Nigeria, she was given 6 months at the POE.
Based on the above, I phoned the airline about changing her return data to May 2016, but the airlines refused, they said her ticket type does not support such lengthy extension.
Since my wife has decided to stay till May, and she might have to forfeit her return flight, meaning I will have to pay for their ONE WAY ticket back home in May, 2016.
However, I intended visiting her in a week time, right in the US where I plan to spend just 4 weeks.
My question:
Won't I have issues at the POE if asked why my wife and child still remain in the US and why she decided to forfeit her return flight. I hope you understand my question sir. Remember her i-94 indicated she has to return back to Nigeria around June, 2016. Won't I have problems at the POE as why she suddenly choosed to forfeit her return flight ?
Thanks

Toshybaba1:
Hello everyone in the house.... I'm new on here n I have been following this thread since last year dec. I can see that this forum is really helpful. Well I submitted my application on 4th january 2016 on paper route with my proposed wife which the wedding will hold on 5th March 2016 and we are planning to go for our honeymoon in Toronto. This is doc that I submitted, statement acct 1.535m and my wife acct wit just 200k. I have been to Europe, South Africa and my wife also to south africa, dubai. Pls what's our chances of getting the visiting visa

tobidancer:
Visa Expiration Date is just the last date u can use the Visa to travel into the US. If your Visa expires on Dec 31 u can still travel on Dec 31 provided u will arrive in the US on the 31. The length of your stay is not on the Visa it is on the I-94. People do have expired Visa but their I-94 is still valid. A US Visa is just for u to travel to a US Point of Entry and apply for entry. The expiration date of the I-94 is the main thing.
The Immigartion Officer at the point of entry will make a decision on how long u will stay depending on your circumstances but they normally give 90 days or 6 months except for people coming for Conference or Training that has a specific end date

olawoleolayinka:
I want to ask this question.
I will be having a short break of 2 weeks from my work very soon and intend to spend like 10 days from it in the US, and that will be in February. However, I will be having another full one month annual leave in April which I will like to spend in the US
My question is this : if I travel in February to the US and later travel again in April, won't I be questioned at the POE for coming/visiting the US so closely dates; February and then April.
Thanks

nefertitiram:


Yes and yes

olawoleolayinka:
Greetings everyone. If my visa expires on 30th April, 2016. Can I still arrive the US on the 29th April, 2016, that is a day before it gets expired ? And if yes, And also, will I still be likely given 6 month at the POE ?
Thanks

motherloventina:
Hello all.. Happy New Year, Great work here Lady G,seyewest,cozybunch,nife(sth) and co

On behalf of my elder sister and my younger sister,the two of them no allow us rest.. my younger sis 28yrs running her masters programmes in EKSU,single wants to accompany my elder sis 34 years,married with 3 kids (banker) to the states for the easter vac

My elder sis initially promised one of her kids(her eldest,11) a vac to Disneyworld if she could win a particular (well known,recognised) national scholarship competition and which she won and she's got a scholarship to her university level..

question 1,is it really necessary to tell the VO all ds details as a reason for their travelling or she shd just mention Vacation cos this my sis already planned going to the embassy with all my nieces awards and all and ready to explain how she won each stages,from state to national, how she got 79 schools beaten down

Question 2,my younger sis wants to go with them hence made the suggestion to include my elder sis other two kids(4 and 2) in the application to make her travelling with the family justifiable as to help out with the kids.. is it really justifiable?

Question 3,my elder sis already applied to usa twice 2yrs ago and was refused,1st interview she was asked if pregnant and she said no which she was but she was either scared or nervous or I don't knw y she lied sha,she wasn't even well prepared..she went a month after well prepared with lots of confidence but wasn't even asked much,the VO just smiled and said "you were here a month ago"and got refused instantly(i guessd they sensed some desperation) in the form she's filling now,she doesn't knw what reason to write as to why she was been refused the 1st and 2nd time,we only assumed mayb it's because of the lie abt the pregnancy which is even obvious because she had her 3rd child afterwards and she's applying with her now

Question 4.. my elder sis had already been to uk twice with her 1st two kids and my younger sis dubai once.. my elder sis is scared that my younger sis lack of hometies(masters student and single) and travel history will affect her application the 3rd time while my younger sis is scared my elder sis's previous refusals will affect her 1st time usa visa app which she doesn't have any choice tho,once my elder sis is refused,her app is automatically refused cos my elder sis is her sponsor but she's scared if this won't affect her future applications..and if they feel my younger sis,a student,28 and single isn't qualified, will it affect my elder sis and her kids or she alone will be denied?

Last question.. my elder sis estimated 2m for the trip but at the time of the interview,she may not have up to that as her balance,does it really matter or is it a must she has the 2m as her balance or more?

Thanks y'all.. don't mind me I always like being detailed so you can help tackle the questions with better understanding

olawoleolayinka:
Pls I just want to know. Fallen out of status for either visitors visa (b1b2), or student visa (f1). Which of these two cases have more implications, or are they the same ?

terrywales:
Good morning to the entire house. I am a master student at Cyprus international university in north cyprus. I am done with my first semester exam . I Will start my second semester which is the final semester before my thesis by February 23th. I will be attending a conference by April 4th to 8th at Baltimore, Maryland. I am a student member of the association related to my course and the association is having their 50th year annivery plus a seminar. I have been sent an invitation letter to attend the conference . I have been given till 1st of march to pay $185 dollars or to pay directely at the conference. My head of department has given me a letter of approval plus my student letter from the registrar. I like to know if it is better to apply from north Cyprus here or come and apply in Nigeria. Thanks

DiGiTaLIYKE:

@worry359,

I just want to be sure not to make mistakes. The company sent me a recommendation letter, and ask me to forward it(including my front passport page) to uscis office for my visa processing. Am i supposed to pay for the visa fees or my new employer?

It's my first time.

adewolestephen4:

Changing of status from B2 visa to f1 visa is 1000% possible and easy
It is very possible to do that. All you need to do is go to the Admission Department of the University to fill application for admission and talk to the Admission Counsellor/Advisor. The admission Counsellor/Advisor should be able to give you acceptance letter if you demonstrate you have the financial ability to pay for your education. After proving your financial capabilty to pay your tuition, the Admission Counsellor will issue what is call Form I-20 which will then be forwarded to Homeland Security/Customs, Enforcement and Immigration Services for change of Status from your B1/B2 Visa to F1 Students Visa. It takes only 21 days to process.

This has been done by a lot of Nigerians while I was in school. I have seen it done many times. I have seen Nigerian in their 40s did this just to remain in U.S because it is the easiest ways for many people to study or remain in the U.S.

alhajiwasiu55:

Thanks sir. But if the school finally changes her status to f1, and the kid f2, isn't that legal ? And will I still have issues renewing it ? After all her status would have been changed to f1

sunny3180:
Hi dear people,


i am sunny from india.i have applied b1/b2 visa from india and soon is my interview. i am a husband of us citizen and got married here in 2015. i wanted to give her surprise on valentines day 2016 and didn't told her i am coming and my parents are sponsoring my whole trip but i did mentioned my wife's all details in application.even our plans are to settle over here in India coz of my work and ties to my country that is why even i dont need her to sponsor me .what to expect at interview ? i will be taking all marriage documents with me anyway for interview.what will be the outcome i hope all would be fine.please advise

Regards
Sunny

DiGiTaLIYKE:
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Hello guys, i need an advice.
I got a job offer from a company in USA. I've sent the recommendation letter(from my employer), and my front passport page
to uscis and was asked to apply for the Employment Authorization Card. My question goes thus:
(1).What will it cost me to get the Employment Authorization Card.
(2).Will there be a visa interview and the likely questions.
(3) How long will it take for the visa to be ready.
Thanks

ttmacoy:
You are right that an employer can make an offer and decide to sponsor her if they want her, but that's just one hurdle as then getting the H1 is quite difficult due to demand outstripping supply every year.

I wouldn't have getting a job in the US from Nigeria with the hope of getting a H1 visa as my main strategy to get to the US because chances are very very slim. She can always try of course but she should look at other more viable options such as via F1 or look at Canada and Australia who have more favourable requirements at the moment.

sweetkemzy:
Pls just a quick one.
Is it difficult to get another canada visiting visa after the previous one has expired?

optimusprime2:

I am laughing in French right now.... It seems you have no Idea of American labour laws.
I am not saying it's impossible, but it is almost impossible- look at it this way; She said she studied Civil engineering, unless nobody in the whole of America studied Civil Engineering (Which is impossible) before the company will assume she suits a position.
Even if she had a Phd in Civil Engineering, H1 Visa's are not easily filed for, unless on very rare occasions.
It's only Canada I know that makes skilled labour hiring look easy, but USA naaaaaaaaaah... If you ain't in the US, fuhgedabowrit.

tmangrenadier:


Thanks for the replies. I understand that it would have been easier to renew before now. However, I am not leaving until i have been accepted into a graduate school and I have registered for classes and whatnot. That way, I will have a more compelling grounds for issuance of visa. Do you think that sounds reasonable?

Vicjustice:
Good analysis, so, what then is the advantage of the invitation if the onus is still on him to meet the requirements?

dotcomnamename:


Thank you for your reply. Yes my friend is inviting his uncle for a visit and all expenses on my friend, he's working full time and has the money to provide for his uncle's feeding and other expenses. His uncles got 2 yrs US visa and he recently returned from US visit. This why i asked the question here if its ok for my friend to sponsor his uncle, but Vicjustice who knows better than me said:


''Inviting a dependant "uncle" to visit you abroad has always been a tough thing. This is because, an uncle does not qualify for family visit visa: therefore, unlike the case with his visit to his own children in the US where he was allowed to be sponsored, he is not eligible for sponsorship in this instance: therefore, he needs to personally fulfil the requirements for a tourist visa. Happy Christmas to you too''

Vicjustice was right

ttmacoy:
The is a difference between the visa expiration date and the duration of status.

If he has been within the duration of his F1 status then he will be fine even if the visa has expired.

If he is outside his duration of status i.e. stopped full time education then he will have issues.


Perfectly do understand that. Not withstanding, it is still a concern. He has to prove his student status which would've been avoided if he renewed it.

If he goes home without sorting it out here, it becomes difficult with the consulate office in Nigeria. Little things that matters, could matter a lot.

Good Luck.

dotcomnamename:



Thank you Vicjustice, info passed . The uncle is not in a position to personally fulfil the requirements for a tourist visa, for the following reasons: (1) He is not working. (2) I am not sure if a tourist can claim that he know someone in the country that he's travelling to. (3) Don't you think it'll look suspicious for an old man over 70 who is not working and claiming to travel as Tourist & will use hotel, don't you think they will suspect that he definitely know someone there waiting to receive him?


The uncle is not working according to my friend. Any other suggestion as per sponsor level? Although he asked me about applying as a tourist, but i told him that it would be difficult because of his age and the visa officer may refuse him as per he's not working, not even enough in his account that will convince them that he's going as a tourist, hotel, e.t.c. , which is the reason i told him to relax to let me confirm if he can sponsor him since he's inviting him. Or can the uncle's children in US sponsor their dad's trip to Ireland as a tourist, using their bank statements and booking hotel for him?

Wokeyim:
Hello all. How true is it that Canadian embassy does not give visa to people without travel history. Hubby and I plan to travel next year for a holiday during our annual leave. We will also use the opportunity to attend the graduation ceremony of his younger sister. What are our chances of being given visa under the following circumstances;
1. We hope to be away for two weeks.
2. We have two kids but won't be going with them
3. We both work here in Nigeria
4. We hope to get a letter from his younger sister inviting us to her graduation ceremony.
5. Our passports are fresh. We have never travelled out before.
What is our chance of being given the visa and how many entries/how long may be given us?

damisakin:
My piece of advice, apply as u going to settle your daughter, cic know your daughter is going to school and when applying say u accompanying your daughter to school to help her settle down
Ma, get a letter from work saying u are accompanying your daughter to school and they are aware
Employment letter
Daughter study permit
When applying there is a question of are u accompanying someone who just recently got approved of visa your answer is yes
There is high chances of you getting a visa with your daughter study permit than a relative invitation
School start Jan 1st week so put like Jan 3 u will be surprised how fast you get the visa
Applied for sister accompanying mum for visiting to canada Nov 4 or 3 visa out Nov 23 note travel date was Dec 18.
Use online to could be quick at times
Parent doesn't usually have problem getting visa as along has kids are here or on their way