SleepingTablets:


@phemorhino

Your redress is acceptable but in the op case , i will still stick to " my employer is my sponsor . Reason is that there must be an agreement -bond betw i and my employer which is a very good ties for me to return back to Nigeria .

Another point is that , my employer as a company or an organisation have more than enough funds than i or my family , therefore the VO will not even doubt my employer's financial capability .

1. Now to answer your question , i would tell the VO thus :. My employer is sponsoring me because within the space of my 2 years working with the organisation , i have been able to cover more than 75% of my targets , hence their decision to send me abroad in order to widen my international experience in my department because we 're expanding our branches across Africa in the next 3 years.


God Bless Nigeria .

justwise:


If you don't stop your hyper drama attitude here this account will be gone as well. You are so intolerant of alternative opinion.

studyless123:


This is one of the issues I have with moderators threating individuals with account bans & restriction. Individuals should not be gagged for expressing themselves. There's always abuse of such privileges. There should be a better way to address such issues.

Prinxly:

I renewed while I was a student a few years ago so some things may have changed. However, if you plan on renewing in Canada and you have a Nigerian passport (or a passport that requires a Canadian visa for travel), you must start by getting a Canadian visitor visa. This is an easy process. At the time I did it, I completed the form online, paid the Canadian visa fee, and submitted some documents including my bank statement, passport photos, purpose of my visit (i.e. renew my student visa), and a copy of the appointment letter from the US embassy. I was a student on the three occasions that I applied and had between $2500–$3500 in my account. They reviewed my documents and asked me to send my passport along with a return envelope to the Canadian VAC in NY. I believe the location of the VAC depends on your state. The Canadian visa lasts for the entire duration of your passport validity so you can always go to Canada again for a vacation if you want.
The website below has information on how to apply for a US visa in Canada. Make sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on apply

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca/niv

Select the consulate where you want to apply it. I was pressed for time whenever I applied so I just applied to the consulate with the earliest availability – twice in Ottawa, once in Toronto, and once in Halifax. Someone said that Halifax discontinued student visa application but confirm this when you apply. Ottawa, Toronto, and Vancouver definitely do though.

I found the visa process to be smooth and easy, unlike my experience in Nigeria. The Consular Officers are more polite, light-hearted, and willing to even joke with you and ask you about your course and career trajectory study. However, it is still an interview so be prepared. I went with my form I20, academic transcripts, bank statements, pay stubs for GA/RA, scholarship letters showing funding, enrollment verification letter obtained from my university, student ID, letter from my program director, and driver’s license. Despite all the documents that I went with, they only asked for my form I20 on all the occasions and the interviews were brief. In my opinion, most U.S. residents get their visas renewed, however be prepared. Typically, the rejections I observed were from non-Canadians in Canada who wanted to visit the US. Except things have changed, they will mail your passport to you at an address that you provide when you applied. You also have the option to ask DHL to hold your passport for pickup. I always used the latter option because it was more convenient for me. The entire process takes about 3–4 days whether in Canada or Mexico. I would fly in on Sunday evening, visit the embassy on Monday morning and would get an email from the Consulate on Tuesday afternoon that passport is ready for pickup. DHL would then tell me to come pick it up on Wednesday or Thursday. I would then fly back to the US on Thursday evening.

It also goes without saying that if you have ever been arrested or convicted, make sure to go with the final Court disposition. Some people say if you have ever had a ticket, go with proof that you paid it. I believe you can get these records at the Court.

I renewed once in Mexico. I did not require a visa to Mexico because folks on certain visas (F1, J1, H1, LI etc) could go to Mexico with an unexpired US visa. If you want to go the Mexico route, make sure you go before your visa expires, not after. The process is like Canada. I had my interview at US consulate in Tijuana. I was in San Diego at the time so it was convenient for me.
The website below has information on how to apply for a US visa in Mexico. Make sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on apply

https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-mx/niv

Although the chances of a renewal are high and the Consular Officers appear nice (definitely way nicer than in Nigeria), this is still an interview so be prepared. If your visa is unfortunately not approved, you can’t’ come back to the US. Finally, I would suggest Canada as an option because of language and safety concerns in Mexico.
Hope this information helps and good luck.

thatthickgurl:


Nothing to add to this current discussion but this particular moderator , that is his modus operandi. I remember how he blocked me from the travel section for 2 years. My offense? I was trying to find accountability partners to search for scholarships together , I didn’t create a group chat or anything.

Something a simple explanation would have sorted, he decided to flex muscle. Thank God Nairaland isn’t the only information platform, and even after he banned me , I still travelled out.

Fix up.

You can go ahead and delete this message too or ban me for 5 years , since you’re fond of that.

thatthickgurl:


Nothing to add to this current discussion but this particular moderator , that is his modus operandi. I remember how he blocked me from the travel section for 2 years. My offense? I was trying to find accountability partners to search for scholarships together , I didn’t create a group chat or anything.

Something a simple explanation would have sorted, he decided to flex muscle. Thank God Nairaland isn’t the only information platform, and even after he banned me , I still travelled out.

Fix up.

You can go ahead and delete this message too or ban me for 5 years , since you’re fond of that.

justwise:


Yes i did explain to you that dropping contact details for people to contact you is not allowed. i engaged you and other people in that thread from page one of that thread to page 3 but you and others keep asking and dropping contact details then i have to ban you and others.

Sometimes its completely pointless trying to reason with some of you because you don't have it in you to be understanding/

MrSoftlife:


Because it is Sunday, let me preach.

My account infosoftlife is in jail. Yes, the rule was broken and I could remember I saw the reason for the ban.

@justwise is just policing the platform and the rules are boldly written.

It is to keep everyone safe!

@bolded it’s our collective responsibility to be the change we seek!

Don't blame the police but the scammers of the past who made the moderators to start taking these bold steps.

They are doing their job!

When we ever get into a position of trust let us endeavor not to shut the doors for others behind us.

Shalom!!!

thatthickgurl:


Oh my God.
Don’t you dare lie.

You didn’t engage me from page 1-3 . Please I hate lies. I was blocked when that page was still 1. I was so confused because I was trying to find out what I did wrong , I couldn’t reply to any of the mentions. Somebody from Diary section had to explain to me. I was still fresh on Nairaland then.

Please uncle , I did not ask for anybody’s contact, stop acting like you’re a good person.

justwise:


Yes i did explain to you that dropping contact details for people to contact you is not allowed. i engaged you and other people in that thread from page one of that thread to page 3 but you and others keep asking and dropping contact details then i have to ban you and others.

Sometimes its completely pointless trying to reason with some of you because you don't have it in you to be understanding/

thatthickgurl:
I want to apply for masters scholarships overseas in 2021 and I don't have a clue on where to start from.

It will be nice to connect with others who have the same ambition. We could create a group chat to motivate each other and share information.

If you're a beneficiary of a scholarship program, you could also join, so we learn from your insights and tutelage.

Please don't ignore. Thank you

justwise:


Did you start this thread to create whatsapp group or to have open discussion here?

thatthickgurl:


Anyone that's preferable

thatthickgurl:
Please if you want to be my partner in applying for scholarships
Send me your whatsapp contact
I need a more personal approach, this thread is not helping much

justwise:




Again you don't bother to read neither do you understand jack. All people like you care about is to throw insults right, left and centre.

esdajo:
Good day everyone and happy Sunday,

Please, I would like to know if not having a GRE score would have a negative effect on my student visa interview at the U.S embassy. I have an LL.M from an European country (2016) and would like to pursue an MBA in the U.S. later on this year.I have visited the US twice on a B1/B2 and also refused by them when I wanted to renew 2 years ago. Been to the UK thrice and I also have a Canadian vistor's visa that I am yet to use. What are my chances of getting the visa considering my profile? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

thatthickgurl:


Nothing to add to this current discussion but this particular moderator , that is his modus operandi. I remember how he blocked me from the travel section for 2 years. My offense? I was trying to find accountability partners to search for scholarships together , I didn’t create a group chat or anything.

Something a simple explanation would have sorted, he decided to flex muscle. Thank God Nairaland isn’t the only information platform, and even after he banned me , I still travelled out.

Fix up.

You can go ahead and delete this message too or ban me for 5 years , since you’re fond of that.

SleepingTablets:


@esdajo.

Not having a GRE score would not have any negative effect on your visa interview outcome , but not having a good excuse (in the case the VO ask why did you not write GRE) or reason for not writing it might have a bad effect on your interview score.

1. You have an LL.M from an European country and you plan to apply for MBA in the US later in the year , are you presently using your LL.M to work as a business manager ? Because you must explain to the VO why going for MBA from law ? Or you want to apply for MBA because the enrollment process is kinda easy and flexible ?

2. You have B1/B2 visa before but you were denied when you wanted to renew ? This looks like you have abused the B1/B2 somehow via over-staying or any other way .

3. You have been to UK thrice , and you presently have a Canada visitors visa and you intend to apply for MBA towards the end of this year .

4. I don't work in the embassy but to me this looks like an old-trick of travel history or visa histories which does not beat the US embassy anymore. The VO will see your previous B1/B2 visa denial as number one bad omen, the number 2 bad omen is that you did not keep to your B1/B2 instead you have changed to F1 which is even not related to your law career .

Your visa chance is 35/100% but God can do wonder ooo.


God Bless Nigeria .

SammySuave:

Good day experts, I’m frustrated with these VO, experts in the house please check my transcript and give your best advice or feedback.

Visa denied
Lagos
Nov 27
Computer programming
$20k deficit no funding
First attempt

Vo: just approved someone before me
Vo: pass me your documents
Me: good morning ma (passed them)

Vo: why are you going to the Us
Me: I’m going to the US to pursue my bachelor’s degree in computer programming at Brigham young University Idaho

Vo: that’s fine, who will be sponsoring you
Me: my dad, he’s a top supervisor at XYZ, he’s also a successful entrepreneur. My dad has four residential buildings in Benin city Edo state which gives him additional income and he has a catering service company on the side running by my mom… cuts me off
Vo ; what are your plans after studies
Me: I’ll be returning back to Nigeria to take up a role as an instructor at xyz, on the long run i aim to own my private firm which will … cuts me off
Vo: how much does your dad earn monthly
Me: he earns about 10 to 15m monthly from all his business
Vo: how much
Me; 10 to 15m
Vo: typing…. Sorry you’re not qualified this time you can reapply


2nd attempt
Denied
Lagos
Jan 17
20k , dad still my sponsor
Second attempt

Ear piece man just Dey deny deny
Vo: signals to come foward
Me: went confidently , good morning officer
Vo: pass me your passport and I-20
Me : passed them
VO: so why are you going to the us
Me: (prepared) I’m going to the USA to pursue my bachelors degree in computer programming with specialization in software development at Brigham young University Idaho.

V0: why BYU
Me: I chose Brigham young university Idaho for three main reasons, to begin BYU Idaho is owned and operated by the church of Jesus Christ which I am a member of, so I chose to go to a school where it’s gospel center learning, I also started and completed my predegree at Byu pathway, graduating as one of the best students with that I got acquainted to their educational system and I believe this will bring educational cultural shock to minimal while I study on campus..
VO: ok what does your dad do
Me: me my dad is a successful entrepreneur he’s also a service advisor at XYZ he’s been working there for over 10years.. he deals with importation and sales of heavy truck spare part and also servicing of vehicles.. cuts me off
Vo: okay so I see my co worker interviewed you the last time, what has changed
Me: since the last time I was here,I attended two conferences expert tech Nigeria and art technology Lagos, this ignited my desire to continue my education, I got to understand that the knowledge and skill I’ll gain from this course is essential for my career objective, also the last time I was here I was really nervous and could not articulate some questions properly, which may have made me give wrong answers to some question the VO asked

Vo: sorry I cut you off earlier what does your mum do
Me: my mom is the manager of B and J catering services a company owned by my dad, she’s also the owner of joy cleanings, she earns about 65 million naira annually , together they both paid my international student advance deposit of $4000 and would have no issue sponsoring my education
Vo: I do appreciate your bla bla
Bla, however I can’t approve your visa at the point.. the paper will bla bla bla
Prepared me just collect documents in shock waka comot

knostbrown01:
Good afternoon men and women of the same course,

I want to inquire about 120.

I have gotten a 120 for PhD at ucf with no funding and the source of my funding is family, however, another institution(Purdue university) gave me admission to MSC with little funding.

Can I still request an I20 from the new institution and use it to apply for a Visa?


Thank You.

esdajo:
@SleepingTablets: Yes I have registered businesses that I am operating here in Nigeria since bagging my LL.M in Germany in 2016. That's why I want to pursue an MBA instead of another LL.M since I am not mentally prepared to pursue a PhD just yet.

My trips to the UK from Germany has 8 months and another 1 year between those trips. I also got my previous US visas from Germany, first as a student and the second was upon graduation and working. I didn't stay up to 3 weeks in the US in each of the previous visits which were towards the expiration of the visas as I was always asked at the POE twice why I was just using the visas and I always answered "I've been busy with work".

As for the Canadian visa, I may or may not use it as I am currently working on a project that requires my physical presence in Nigeria and the visa is to expire in June and I can't abandon the project just to embark on a foreign trip of just 3 weeks maximum.

I have noted your point on taking the GRE and I will work on that. I just want to know if this is worth risking as I don't want to waste any money or even appearing desperate. The last refusal for a B1/B2 visa was in March 2022.

I just want to know if this is worth pursuing or not.

SammySuave:
I had my dad as my sponsor first interview and also the second , please what can I do to change my case and get approved ? , your response will be much appreciated 🤲🏼

MrSoftlife:


How old are you?
When did you finish high school?

SleepingTablets:



@esdajo

Alright it seems you know what you 're doing . Its worth giving a try so go ahead and apply but prepare some of your explanations here in your DS 160 and your questions and answers (mock) training .

Put emphasis on your established businesses (that ties you to MBA) . Meanwhile , I did not say you must write the GRE but if you have time and the resources it's a plus if you write it.

God Bless Nigeria .

SammySuave:
I had my dad as my sponsor first interview and also the second , please what can I do to change my case and get approved ? , your response will be much appreciated 🤲🏼

SleepingTablets:




@SammySuave.

Don't give out your real age out in the public next time , you can just say am between 20 to 25, men will be men 😊



Now , that VO approved someone before you does not mean automatic approval for you because the VO is not sharing biscuit.


1. Your Answer to the 1st question " Why re you going to the US ? is too common and become an old school karaoke amongst Nigeria F1 visa applicants , so you failed that question .


2. You have answered the 2nd question ' Who will be sponsoring you (my dad ,period..you should have stopped there.) in your first phrase, but after that you continued talking until you talked yourself into problem which the consular officer thinks you have rehearsed or memorized .


3. Your 3rd answer to your study plans after graduation is also the new common song which majority of F1 visa hopefuls sings to the ears of the VO and your own version of the song did not even rhyme to your present situation .


YOUR 2ND INTERVIEW
===================

.1. You repeated your 1st errors in your 2nd interview but the most funny part is your answer to Why BYU ?

Me: I chose Brigham young university Idaho for three main reasons, to begin BYU Idaho is owned and operated by the church of Jesus Christ which I am a member of


2. As interesting to know that United States is a religious country like Nigeria , yet they do not like anything religious attachment , therefore your answer to Why BYU is knocked out .


My friend you have lot of home assignments to do . Your situation combination is the problem as well as how to express yourself to the interview officer .

God Bless Nigeria .

SammySuave:
I’m 21, finished high school 2020 , currently working and earning 350k as salary

MrSoftlife:


Can you throw more light why it is not good to give real age on a public platform 🙁

knostbrown01:
Good afternoon men and women of the same course,

I want to inquire about 120.

I have gotten a 120 for PhD at ucf with no funding and the source of my funding is family, however, another institution(Purdue university) gave me admission to MSC with little funding.

Can I still request an I20 from the new institution and use it to apply for a Visa?

Thank You.

SammySuave:
I’m 21, finished high school 2020 , currently working and earning 350k as salary

SammySuave:
I’m 21, finished high school 2020 , currently working and earning 350k as salary

SleepingTablets:



@MrsSoftlife,

I will answer your question (especially seeing that you re a female ) , but please be honest to all Nairalanders by answering this question .

How old are you ?


God Bless Nigeria .