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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 10:29pm On May 07, 2021 |
Wow! Am so sorry. Is your sister in Nigeria? I also have a Brother in the US who's on his OPT at the moment but my older sister who's sponsoring me is in Nigeria. She has a Masters from the UK and his back to Nigeria. Sometimes the VO wants to know if you have sufficient 'home ties'- Your parents and other siblings apart from the one in the US. Please reapply and prepare to answer questions about your brother. Also, talk about your own unique plans. I will suggest you change interview location too and fill out a new DS-160. adurajoseph: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by adurajoseph: 11:55pm On May 07, 2021 |
KemLaughs: As for the home ties, I have a sister here, mother, father, stepbrothers here in Nigeria. Also since I am my mother's firstborn and her only son I plan to return to take over her business and improve it with the knowledge I have gotten. It is from the business that the school funding and family wealth came from. I really hope it is a good enough home tie. I also have a startup website although not registered yet, it is publically available for everyone to see and use. I don't know if I can use that too. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:23am On May 08, 2021 |
@walspring kindly check your email. Thanks! |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Shadomaan7: 1:38am On May 08, 2021 |
Hello everyone, this thread has been an inspiration and a source of blessing. I have some questions that’s bothering my mind while trying to fill the DS-160 form and book interview. My Background: Got applied to LSU for master’s degree, fall 2021 session. GRE score of 320. 1. I have a brother in the USA and he entered as F-1 student but later got a job and he is currently in H-1B status. Should I mention his name on my DS-160 and will this affect my visa chances on the interview day judging that there is change of status on my brother part and that might give a red flag about my own intentions. The summary is that will having a brother in USA with his status changed from F-1 to H-1B affect my visa chances at the embassy? If yes, can I just not mention I have a family on my DS-160? 2. I got tuition waiver from the school but still have like $22k on my I-20 as the estimated living expenses and books. Can this much $$ have a negative effect on my visa chances even looking at the fact that I got full tuition waiver? I will be glad if someone can please answer my question and I am also open to people asking me questions about admission, I will reply to those that I am confident of replying to. Thanks, Shadowman |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by MelaninGemstone(f): 4:45am On May 08, 2021 |
Shadomaan7:The VO would think that you wanna follow the same path that your brother followed. As for the deficit of $22k, you need to show financial documents of you or your that you can cover it. By the way, what is your undergraduate GPA? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Shadomaan7: 5:07am On May 08, 2021 |
MelaninGemstone:Thanks for responding. Yes I have financial document for that. My undergrad GP is 3.95. That’s my fear too. The VO might think I’ll follow my brother path and that is bothering me. I don’t know if they have a technique to detect if I say I don’t have any siblings abroad. I heard they always try to run the parent name in the database to see if it brings a match. Not sure if that’s true tho. I’m just trying to get opinions here to see if anyone has been in this kind of situation and what they did in this scenario. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Oriyomi234: 7:23am On May 08, 2021 |
Good morning everyone, I have been following this trend for awhile now and I really appreciate each and everyone for your support towards each other. I applied for my f1visa interview but I haven't seen date yet, probably I will request for an expedit date. Please I would like to have alot of mock interview bcoz this is my third attempt and I really want to prepare myself this time. I would appreciate if anyone can help me out with the mock interview. Thank you. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Oriyomi234: 7:30am On May 08, 2021 |
Good morning everyone, I have been following this thread for awhile now and I really appreciate each and everyone for your support towards each other. I applied for my f1visa interview but I haven't seen date yet, probably I will request for an expedit date. Please I would like to have alot of mock interview bcoz this is my third attempt and I really want to prepare myself this time. I would appreciate if anyone can help me out with the mock interview. Thank you. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by horlahsunbo225(m): 7:50am On May 08, 2021 |
Oriyomi234:When is your program starting, you can only request for emergency appointment 60days to your program start. Drop the previous 2 transcript, so people can vet it for you |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by horlahsunbo225(m): 7:51am On May 08, 2021 |
ObodoNaija:Mail him and ask for the update concerning funding.....I pray you get it |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by ObodoNaija(f): 8:05am On May 08, 2021 |
horlahsunbo225: Amen. I have sent email on several occasions to the person in charge of funding for an update, but she didn't respond. I sent an email to my Advisor on Monday and he said he hasn't heard anything yet from the department. My brother, the thing just tire me jare. My prayer is that my waiting should not be in vain. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Oriyomi234: 8:06am On May 08, 2021 |
My program will be starting by August 18 |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Oriyomi234: 8:07am On May 08, 2021 |
My first interview was at Abuja. January 8 Denied. Me :good morning, how are you doing? VO: replied I'm fine. VO: Pass me your documents please.whivh include the I-20 and my international passport. VO: why are you going to the USA? Me:i am going to study for my bachelor's degree in biology at Austin peay state university. VO:why don't you study in Nigeria? Me: I said I want a better quality education than what we have here and also to be able to graduate without any form of delay. VO:why do you want to study biology ? Me: I am planning to have my Master's degree in public health which is related to biology. He noddes and said okay its true they are related. VO:who is sponsoring you? Me:my stepfather VO:what does your stepfather do? me: he has a company that produce table water and soft drink and he also has an hotel. VO:How many room is inside the hotel? Me: 30 rooms |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Cessnk: 8:14am On May 08, 2021 |
Hello all !please when filling the dS160 form I only listed my university and course under Education.Is this bad ??Should I have listed my secondary and primary school?? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Oriyomi234: 8:19am On May 08, 2021 |
My second interview was in Lagos April 20. Denied. I met a white lady at the desk. After passing her the 1-20 and passport she started typing and said I had an interview in January I said yes, she continued typing and ask what has changed but to be sincere I couldn't give a good answer to it. Then she proceed and ask why did I want to study biology? I said apart from the from the fact that Austin peay state university has one of the best biology program in the state of Tennessee, my goal is to also work as a public health personal with the Nigerian Red Cross. She continued typing and ask who is sponsoring you? I said my uncle. Then she gave me a denial letter. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by ObodoNaija(f): 8:23am On May 08, 2021 |
cliffton: I wonder too, and it can be very frustrating. I think since she asked for your CV and has given you survey of the research, it simply means it is positive. I guess she likes your profile and would want you to work with her. Just give her some time, dont bombard her with emails. Your admission might come with funding since it is under review and you are already in contact with a Prof. I will advice you to wait till month end before you send her another email. 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by JaySterling: 8:45am On May 08, 2021 |
Oriyomi234:your transcript is incomplete After you said 30 rooms, what happened next ? 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by JaySterling: 8:56am On May 08, 2021 |
Shadomaan7:They have records of everything. And whatever you fill in your application, their database will search for anything matching it with other profiles. For example, a guy in my area travelled to US in 2018 with visiting visa and he did not return The address he filled in his application was their family house address His younger brother recently got denied of an F1 visa. He used the same family house address in his application unknowingly. When they pulled up his profile, his brothers profile came up too. Since they both had same address. The VO told him that his brother travelled on a visiting VISA which was valid for 6 months and didn’t return. The younger brother was shocked how they knew because he didn’t mention it in his application that he had a relative in USA. The VO denied his F1 visa based on 2 things -Withholding pertinent information from DS-160 application form. (not revealing he has a relative in USA) -No strong ties (he might abscond like the brother) If I would advise you, in the place of parent, fill in your uncle or something else Think about this, what of orphans wey no get parents nko? What would dey fill in that place?? This is to let you know that, that field of parents on DS-160 form is totally irrelevant. And you can put anything there. Your GRE and GPA is okay, don’t let your bro’s case jeopardize your study dream. Which uni did you finish from ? 5 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 9:20am On May 08, 2021 |
cliffton: So, be aware that full funding with stipends is highly competitive and it takes time to make those decisions most times. Although, this is relative with respect to your degree or program of study. Between my GRA interview and funding was exactly 11weeks. And I still did a review of one of his 1999 paper that he didn't send me. Bear in mind that those professors are mostly busy but next time, your very first mail with your POI should have your CV attached. They love it that way. I would advise you to go and download more of her papers, do as much reviews as you can, attach and send them to her. Let her know of your research interest and prowess. Then tell her how you aim at contributing to her current work. I feel you'd still get the offer. Offers could come up till the 2nd week of June. Start mailing her twice a week as a means of reminder. Monday's & Thursday's. Do not worry about admission deadline. You've already applied. 5 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Oriyomi234: 9:49am On May 08, 2021 |
Nothing,he just passed me the denial letter. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Cessnk: 9:51am On May 08, 2021 |
Please help!!!My middle name is not on my appointment letter but it is on the ds160.What do I do ? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Abu23Rahman: 10:04am On May 08, 2021 |
Pls I need your help, I'm new in this thread, I want to apply to a school in new Jersey..pls I don't know how to..I have a sponsorship Also..pls i need help ,pls help me ..I need information on how to start the processing..pls .. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Lordsagna: 10:08am On May 08, 2021 |
Hello, I wasn't allowed to take my SAT examination today due to unavailability of my passport, I applied in March and haven't been issued now...so my question is can I reschedule the exam?...how can I get my passport as soon as possible? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Abu23Rahman: 10:09am On May 08, 2021 |
Pls I need your help, I'm new in this thread, I want to apply to a school in new Jersey..pls I don't know how to..I have a sponsor Also..pls i need help ,pls help me ..I need information on how to start the processing..pls .. I'm applying for undergraduate degree program... Pls someone should help me .. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by horlahsunbo225(m): 10:09am On May 08, 2021 |
ObodoNaija:Amen!!! That's school is surprising, they're excessively funding Chem and other social science courses and they can't fund their STEM |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by horlahsunbo225(m): 10:16am On May 08, 2021 |
Lordsagna:Passport is now black diamond...I'm not sure about re scheduling.. You'll have to make a contact at where you did your capturing to expedite the process 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Abu23Rahman: 10:16am On May 08, 2021 |
Pls I need your help, I'm new in this thread, I want to apply to a school in new Jersey..pls I don't know how to..I have a sponsor Also..pls i need help ,pls help me ..I need information on how to start the processing..pls .. applying for undergraduate degree program.. Pls help me Pls help me No one is responding to me Pls I beg you.. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by horlahsunbo225(m): 10:17am On May 08, 2021 |
Abu23Rahman:Which degree did you have Which degree are you going for |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by horlahsunbo225(m): 10:18am On May 08, 2021 |
Cessnk:It doesn't matter....there won't be any problem 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by horlahsunbo225(m): 10:20am On May 08, 2021 |
Oriyomi234:Do you've any funding, you'll need to do a lot of mock interview cos it seems your answers are not very fabricated 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by horlahsunbo225(m): 10:24am On May 08, 2021 |
Shadomaan7:This matter is 50/50, so people have mentioned that they have people in USA and the VO did not ask much question (to my best knowledge AOS is legal especially for F1 holder) I'm of the opinion that adurajoseph brother has done some illegal thing (maybe drop out of school or something) that's why the VO questioned him. Just try and ask your brother every single details about is movement since he got to USA and have some of his details with you |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Cessnk: 10:38am On May 08, 2021 |
horlahsunbo225:Thank you . please what about the my Ds160 ,the name of course on my I-20 is slightly different from the one on the ds120. |
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