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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by freshStarz: 8:37am On Jun 01
Good morning guys

If I go to the US on a visiting visa and during the period of visit, the school I applied to opens for the term, can I start schooling there without returning for a school visa

Is there a problem with this?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by IggyAzalea(f): 8:41am On Jun 01
Ruth3586:
Please I do I join F1 visa mock interview

Hi. don't join any group if u do the group would not teach u what u re supposed to know because they will teach u same things they re teachin every bodi eg bsc msc n phd learning same scripts is that sensible to u ?

Ask all your questions hia in the forum, there re many experts whu can guide u. Tell them everything they have 2 know about ur application. Go n study the beginning of dis thread very well. Nairaland does not have any official group pls be warned. Cheers.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by MisMik: 9:42am On Jun 01
I want to know if we are to go to the embassy with our bank statements. Most of the transcript I have seen here didn't show that they submitted it and it wasn't written on the website as part of documents needed to be taken to the embassy.
Secondly, if we are to go with it must it be the one we submitted to the school for the I20 because in a situation where you sell a property to boost your account balance.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Teledom1: 9:43am On Jun 01
Anyone heard from Morgan State DrPH program admissions?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by liliberth: 11:08am On Jun 01
Please i am not in for your insult, if you don't have any personal experience just keep it going. I asked for a reason.
IggyAzalea:


Hi.
Use Google engine to look it up. By the way why do yu need the uni's location ? Does it av to do with ur application or what ? I mean dis is a question one elementary girl can solve on search tools 🙄

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by hernandson(m): 11:26am On Jun 01
OyoTunjiUSA:


Hey 🤠

1. Have we even chatted privately before? I thought our communications ended here and if i have forgotten then follow the former process you used in connecting with me. I don't keep non family, friends or business associates contacts .


Best Wishes 🙏
someone actually chatted me up that day and said he was tunji from Nairaland and all after i dropped my contact. Was the person impersonating you chief?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by OyoTunjiUSA(m): 12:09pm On Jun 01
hernandson:
someone actually chatted me up that day and said he was tunji from Nairaland and all after i dropped my contact. Was the person impersonating you chief?


Hey 🤠

* No one impersonated me. You dropped your no and i contacted you according to your wish. So do what you did the other day . Or check my signature and send mail.

Best Wishes 🙏
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by OyoTunjiUSA(m): 12:24pm On Jun 01
freshStarz:
Good morning guys

If I go to the US on a visiting visa and during the period of visit, the school I applied to opens for the term, can I start schooling there without returning for a school visa

Is there a problem with this?



Hey 🤠


** Yes there would be a bigger problem except you are ready to spend good $s for USA VISA attorney.


1 You can only undertake a recreational (non-credit) study as part of your Tourist/ Visit B1/B2 VISA while in the USA. The only way out is when you have obtained a change of status from USCIS (which is going to be an uphill battle) or through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

2. Although, most schools will not inquire about the immigration status of a student presently in the USA, be you legal or illegal resident but when you get into a jam with the law, injured during sports or altercations with other students, then that is when your status becomes a problem because once its discovered that the student is violating his or her visa, then the game is up you 're going back home.

3. Dont even try to change status to F1 upon arriving the USA except if you have indicated during your B1/B2 VISA application that you are a prospective student who is going on campus tours and trying to decide which University to attend. *

4. Otherwise , the USCIS would be very skeptical about your change of status to student (F-1) and put you under a microscope to figure out if you're just trying to dodge applying for F-1 visa from your home country.

5. If this (no.4 above) happens , your success with USCIS is 5% over 100% and you would have had a better chance applying for F1-VISA by facing a consular officer in your home country than facing a CIS Case Officer.

6. I will score your success rate to be 55% over 100 if you engage the service of a visa attorney and by this, you can apply to change status from within the USA . However, if you apply within 90 days of entry, you will still be presumed to have entered America for a different purpose intention to study
than the visa category you used for entry (B1-B2).



Best Wishes 🙏
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by OyoTunjiUSA(m): 12:50pm On Jun 01
MisMik:
I want to know if we are to go to the embassy with our bank statements. Most of the transcript I have seen here didn't show that they submitted it and it wasn't written on the website as part of documents needed to be taken to the embassy.
Secondly, if we are to go with it must it be the one we submitted to the school for the I20 because in a situation where you sell a property to boost your account balance.


Hey 🤠


1. Yes you must go to the embassy with your bank statement because that is your only physical prove of funds.

2. Don't follow those transcripts you have read, few of those transcripts are fake transcripts. No ! You are wrong , go back to the USA embassy and you will see Proof of Funds" that can be bank statement , scholarship award letter , affidafit of support or Employment Bond Agreement.

3. It is better to go to the USA embassy with the original copies of the bank statement you submitted to your Host-Institution prior to the issuance of your Form-120 . Reason is that USA EMBASSIES and USA SEVP APPROVED SCHOOLS communicate amongs themselves via Form-120s.

4. You may however go to the embassy with another bank statement in the case of changes of circumstances , and yes you can sell a property in order to boost your financial ability but have it in mind that the USA embassy will verify everything.

5. Be extremely careful and always come back to this forum for guidance. Do not fall prey to predators and if you want to sell your property do it and receive the money into your direct account.


Best Wishes 🙏

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by hernandson(m): 2:32pm On Jun 01
OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

* No one impersonated me. You dropped your no and i contacted you according to your wish. So do what you did the other day . Or check my signature and send mail.

Best Wishes 🙏
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by freshStarz: 3:35pm On Jun 01
OyoTunjiUSA:




Hey 🤠


** Yes there would be a bigger problem except you are ready to spend good $s for USA VISA attorney.


1 You can only undertake a recreational (non-credit) study as part of your Tourist/ Visit B1/B2 VISA while in the USA. The only way out is when you have obtained a change of status from USCIS (which is going to be an uphill battle) or through the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

2. Although, most schools will not inquire about the immigration status of a student presently in the USA, be you legal or illegal resident but when you get into a jam with the law, injured during sports or altercations with other students, then that is when your status becomes a problem because once its discovered that the student is violating his or her visa, then the game is up you 're going back home.

3. Dont even try to change status to F1 upon arriving the USA except if you have indicated during your B1/B2 VISA application that you are a prospective student who is going on campus tours and trying to decide which University to attend. *

4. Otherwise , the USCIS would be very skeptical about your change of status to student (F-1) and put you under a microscope to figure out if you're just trying to dodge applying for F-1 visa from your home country.

5. If this (no.4 above) happens , your success with USCIS is 5% over 100% and you would have had a better chance applying for F1-VISA by facing a consular officer in your home country than facing a CIS Case Officer.

6. I will score your success rate to be 55% over 100 if you engage the service of a visa attorney and by this, you can apply to change status from within the USA . However, if you apply within 90 days of entry, you will still be presumed to have entered America for a different purpose intention to study
than the visa category you used for entry (B1-B2).



Best Wishes 🙏

Thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Sisib15: 12:11am On Jun 02
I know you have done a little bit of research on this so i willanswer your questions. They don'task for bank statements at the embassy. Nobody is going to ask you for financial documents or anything. The only information the VO needs is what you have on your I20 and what you fill in your DS-160. Hence,your visa approval is based on how you can convince the VO through your words ,composure and confidence. If you have deficits ,the Vo is going to ask you how you will pay ,so it all depends on how you can prove to the vo that you are capable of funding your tuition. Also, whatever you want to fill in your DS-160, make sure it's your truth,so that when the VO ask you,you will be able to answer confidently.
I hope this answer your questions and if you need more clarity quote me.
MisMik:
I want to know if we are to go to the embassy with our bank statements. Most of the transcript I have seen here didn't show that they submitted it and it wasn't written on the website as part of documents needed to be taken to the embassy.
Secondly, if we are to go with it must it be the one we submitted to the school for the I20 because in a situation where you sell a property to boost your account balance.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Sisib15: 12:17am On Jun 02
What i would do in your case is to use google ,LinkedIn and facebook to connect with african students in kent state university.
liliberth:
Anyone studying/studied in Kent state University? Or has an idea of the University or location.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Sisib15: 12:17am On Jun 02
When is your visa interview
Ruth3586:
Please I do I join F1 visa mock interview
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by oluezekiel(m): 2:49am On Jun 02
You can apply for a change of non-immigration status while in the US by submitting form I-539 to the USCIS. It costs $470 to file paper and $420 to file online.
Note that you won't be able to start your degree program until your application is approved by the USCIS.
I believe there's an option of premium processing (by submitting form I-907) for form I-539. Note that premium processing costs additional $1,965.
I have included some links to guide you.

https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/immigration/changing_status

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/how-do-i-request-premium-processing

...Don't also forget the 90 days rule. Although it's more applicable to adjustment of status but it's still advisable to keep it in mind.

freshStarz:
Good morning guys

If I go to the US on a visiting visa and during the period of visit, the school I applied to opens for the term, can I start schooling there without returning for a school visa

Is there a problem with this?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by IggyAzalea(f): 8:20am On Jun 02
oluezekiel:
You can apply for a change of non-immigration status while in the US by submitting form I-539 to the USCIS. It costs $470 to file paper and $420 to file online.
Note that you won't be able to start your degree program until your application is approved by the USCIS.
I believe there's an option of premium processing (by submitting form I-907) for form I-539. Note that premium processing costs additional $1,965.
I have included some links to guide you.

https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/immigration/changing_status

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/how-do-i-request-premium-processing

...Don't also forget the 90 days rule. Although it's more applicable to adjustment of status but it's still advisable to keep it in mind.


Hi, but why re u advising him to change ? Those dollar u quoted is it easy to comeby ? So u wanted him to change and become illegal in the US if he cannot foot the bill ?

OyotunjiUSA has given him advantages n disadvantages y re u hia proving wise n pushing the boy to pit ? tell us how many people have changed successfully? Oversabi pple.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by fearlessfang: 11:48am On Jun 02
oluezekiel:
You can apply for a change of non-immigration status while in the US by submitting form I-539 to the USCIS. It costs $470 to file paper and $420 to file online.
Note that you won't be able to start your degree program until your application is approved by the USCIS.
I believe there's an option of premium processing (by submitting form I-907) for form I-539. Note that premium processing costs additional $1,965.
I have included some links to guide you.

https://internationaloffice.berkeley.edu/immigration/changing_status

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/how-do-i-request-premium-processing

...Don't also forget the 90 days rule. Although it's more applicable to adjustment of status but it's still advisable to keep it in mind.

This is the best advice and a seasoned one. You can tell people who have idea of how the U.S. immigration work.

Thank you

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by OyoTunjiUSA(m): 1:12pm On Jun 02
fearlessfang:
This is the best advice and a seasoned one. You can tell people who have idea of how the U.S. immigration work.

Thank you


🤠

@fearlessfang the subnormal educationist.

* You chosed a novice who went on Google and quoted UC Berkeley policies on change of status from tourist to student. Despite that, UC Berkeley even repeated the information i gave the OP , wow shame on you !


UC Berkeley even supported me and referred such person to USCIS and advised such to hire a VISA attorney.

I am your teacher in all aspects of USA admissions and VISA process.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by OyoTunjiUSA(m): 1:34pm On Jun 02
freshStarz:


Thanks


Hey 🤠


@freshStarz.

1. Have you confirmed that my opinion is the best ? They criticised my answer to you in a negative way and make it looks easier to you to change. One of them went online and quoted UC Berkeley 's policy on change of status and yet UC Berkeley repeated the opinion i gave you. The other linked he provided was about premium fees which is out of discussion.

2. That is how @fearlessfang and the rest of the cabals have ruined the VISA chances of many applicants and pushed many people to the pits.

3. Apply for your F-1 VISA from Nigeria , don't be afraid. You have a B-1 /B-2 visa already and all you need do is try to qualify for the F1 VISA. USCIS denial of such request after spending almost $3000 has turned lot of people to illegals in the USA.


Best Wishes 🙏

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by gheekhone: 3:02pm On Jun 02
This is 100% correct!


Sisib15:
I know you have done a little bit of research on this so i willanswer your questions. They don'task for bank statements at the embassy. Nobody is going to ask you for financial documents or anything. The only information the VO needs is what you have on your I20 and what you fill in your DS-160. Hence,your visa approval is based on how you can convince the VO through your words ,composure and confidence. If you have deficits ,the Vo is going to ask you how you will pay ,so it all depends on how you can prove to the vo that you are capable of funding your tuition. Also, whatever you want to fill in your DS-160, make sure it's your truth,so that when the VO ask you,you will be able to answer confidently.
I hope this answer your questions and if you need more clarity quote me.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by fearlessfang: 3:41pm On Jun 02
MisMik:
I want to know if we are to go to the embassy with our bank statements. Most of the transcript I have seen here didn't show that they submitted it and it wasn't written on the website as part of documents needed to be taken to the embassy.
Secondly, if we are to go with it must it be the one we submitted to the school for the I20 because in a situation where you sell a property to boost your account balance.
Yes, you should go to the embassy with your bank statement. It’s a proof that you can afford the tuition and living expense.

1. Do not present the bank statement except you are being specifically asked to provide one by the visa officer interviewing you. Doing so shows desperation.

2. Infact, do not present documents except you are being asked to provide one.

Focus on answering the questions you’re being asked convincingly in a concise way. Don’t talk too much.


Rarely will the Visa Officer ask you for documents. Not like they don’t ask for documents, they just rarely do.


Visa interview can las from 1-10mins and it’s over. Most of the times it doesn’t run more than 3-5 mins. You see how limited time you have to prove you’re a genuine student? Shelving out documents in the midst of questioning will land you a straight denial.


PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM OYOTUNJI, HE IS A CRIMINAL AGENT. DONT PRIVATE MESSAGE ANYONE ON HERE. ASK YOUR QUESTIONS ON HERE.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by fearlessfang: 3:47pm On Jun 02
freshStarz:
Good morning guys

If I go to the US on a visiting visa and during the period of visit, the school I applied to opens for the term, can I start schooling there without returning for a school visa

Is there a problem with this?
There is nothing complex about change of status except you are new to visa terrain and US admission process.

Once you understand the school system and how it operates you’ll be very fine.

1. Understand that most school do admission for Fall, Summer, and Spring for most F-1 Student. Also, know the timeline for change of status process. It is very good for you to familiarize yourself with the process.

Now, let me reassure you, it is very easy. It is as easy as applying for EAD under economic hardship after one year of study and still get the application fee waived.


Note: You have to understand well how the school system operate.

Immigration application will always be complex to first time applicant, so the word complex captures those specific people.


There are people here who file their adjustment of status to green card by themselves without any help- I mean the NIW visa program. Is NIW a complex application? Absolutely yes. But you have to understand how it works and the requirements.


My advice for you is to go to the U.S. apply for school based on the one that would give you a good TL for you to apply for your change of status application. Check the school and how fast they issue admission decision. Make sure your coordinator are aware that you are in the U.S. and require a change of status.

PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM OYOTUNJI AND HIS CROONIES

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by fearlessfang: 3:54pm On Jun 02
Nomsooooo:
Good day everyone,

So I initially asked this question but I’m not sure I was clear enough , so I’m here again . So I’m a 23 year old I’ll be 24 in December , I graduated from university here in Nigeria with computer science in 2021 and i currently hold an IT role . Fast forward to this year so I applied to a school in Texas for a bachelors in Computer science as well with part scholarship and my Sponsor can very much cover my COA . My interview is coming up in July but my question is will it be a red flag on my path have that my previous bachelors degree was in computer science and I’m going for another bachelors in computer science . Please I would really appreciate every opinion I can get on this . It’s been giving me anxiety lately. Thanks in advance .
You will be DENIED the visa. You will NEVER be approved. You just waste your money following agents lol.

You for one, did not even show that you actually went through a school system. I don’t know why you people act like clowns.

You have a bachelors in computer science and going for another bachelor in computer science, what kind of weed do you smoke?

Cancel that appointment and go for a graduate program where you have a better chance.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by fearlessfang: 3:55pm On Jun 02
liliberth:
Anyone studying/studied in Kent state University? Or has an idea of the University or location.
The University is located in Kent, Ohio. Do you have a specific question you need?

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