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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Mitchely: 11:51pm On Dec 09, 2017 |
lakreame:Sending a mail to the school to find out the status of i20/admission is what I will have done if I were 'your friend'. All the best! 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Drocks: 12:24am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Congratulations Upandup: 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Drocks: 12:26am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Am connected and will share my testimony too...congratulations! Damiflies: 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Time2Smile(m): 2:23am On Dec 10, 2017 |
TWoods:I know you said it is a rough estimate, but I will still like to point out that those are on a very high side, especially for a student from Nigeria. Every school will issue an i20 that contains an estimate of living expenses and one can also find an estimate on most schools website. From my experience, after paying health insurance and tuition, no international student without funding and not schooling in the North East or California should spend more than $1000 per month (assuming you have a roommate), except you are OBO. If you are borrowing money or your parents and relatives are coughing up the money, this is not the time to live lavishly. It is the time to live prudently and make sacrifices, although you will still live a darn good life with that amount. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by MrSly2016: 3:10am On Dec 10, 2017 |
please I need someone that can help out with a mock interview please... My Interview is on the 14th December. Very Very Important please.... I don't know how to send a direct pm. 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by MrSly2016: 3:17am On Dec 10, 2017 |
LagosismyHome: Your Help here will be greatly Appreciated... don't know how to send you a pm. Thanks in Advance. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by MrSly2016: 3:21am On Dec 10, 2017 |
femi312: You too Sir, Need Your Help Pls. Can You help out ![]() |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Time2Smile(m): 3:52am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Mitchely: I really empathize with what you are going through because I am in a similar situation, although my wife is not applying anytime soon and I was not asked about my family during my interview. You have probably painted a mental image of how you will meet them at the airport. I agree with Lagosismyhome that you should give it some time before they reapply. You should wait until maybe Fall, 2018. When they do finally reapply, your wife should make a passionate case of how it has been extremely difficult living apart. That you are making good progress in your PhD but the separation of the family is taking a mental toll on you. Also, you don't want your daughter to grow up in the absence of his father and how you are missing out on watching your daughter grow too. How she is always asking about Daddy (which am sure she does if she is old enough). So you have to be patient for a little while because I don't think B1 visa is a good option. All the best. 1 Like 2 Shares |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Mitchely: 4:43am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Time2Smile: Yes, I had planned every detail of their arrival and stay. Thank you, I appreciate your advice. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by ekiee: 5:54am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Please help with this questions, I applied to. Only Florida international university and got admitted, my interview is on Tuesday, is it wise to be truthful, or should I add some colleges and dead schools just to complete the statement |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by biikeys(m): 5:58am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Time2Smile: The bolded plea won't work at all, at least for a dependent visa..may be an okay supporting point for a visit visa case. For a dependent visa, provided that the principal beneficiary with an F-1 visa here is in good standing, the burden lies on the applicant(s) to prove they'll be taken care of i.e. there is enough funds to take care of everyone. Of course, to also prove that the whole family is not just relocating without plans of coming back. Applying for multiple types of visa within a small time window can signal desperation and 'immigrant intent'. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by biikeys(m): 6:02am On Dec 10, 2017 |
ekiee: Tell the truth, but more importantly be able to explain convincingly why you chose that school out of the hundreds of schools in the US. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 6:09am On Dec 10, 2017 |
ekiee: Be diplomatic sometimes... Tell them Two universities and you got admitted to both, look for a university that is closer to FIU, and tell them why you prefer FIU to that... My advice tho. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by abeeolars: 6:17am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Be diplomatic Bro. Its safe to sag two schools but get enough information on the other school also be readh to defend then why are you not eventually going to the other school, try to give sound reasons. If asked if you got admit to both schools just say yes. All the best |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by abeeolars: 6:23am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Pm me. All the best |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by ekiee: 6:26am On Dec 10, 2017 |
I've tried to PM you, but it states I've sent to many messages, thanks brother, I really need mock 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by abeeolars: 6:30am On Dec 10, 2017 |
It wont fly Brother. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by ekiee: 6:31am On Dec 10, 2017 |
??. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by abeeolars: 6:32am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Kindly drop this Idea Bro. Trust me you will shoot yourself in the leg this way. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by ekiee: 6:37am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Can you please chat. Me up via whatsapp |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TWoods(m): 6:52am On Dec 10, 2017 |
ekiee: Why do we find it so so easy to resort to lying at the slightest case? ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TWoods(m): 6:55am On Dec 10, 2017 |
abeeolars: There is nothing "diplomatic" about a clear lie. That is an abuse of that word. It's silly to encourage him to lie... if he is found out, which would be quite easy to do, he'll be lucky to ever get any US visa again. Perhaps if he had planned better, he would not be in this position today. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TWoods(m): 6:57am On Dec 10, 2017 |
oluwadamilare26: Diplomatic (adjective) - having or showing an ability to deal with people in a sensitive and effective way. "that was a very diplomatic way of putting it" synonyms: tactful, sensitive, subtle, delicate, polite, discreet, thoughtful, careful, judicious, nonconfrontational, prudent, politic, clever, skillful Which of the synonyms above is remotely close to what you are suggesting - i.e. fraud? Tomorrow you'll be blaming your leaders for the swamp that Nigeria has become... you are part of the problem. 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by ekiee: 7:00am On Dec 10, 2017 |
@Twood, come oo, is it wrong. To apply to only one school and get admitted, what is the in the position I am today, stop been to pedantic please. Abi na you holy pass? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TWoods(m): 7:02am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Time2Smile: This is not a winning argument. A VO could simply ask why you haven't considered going back to complete your degree in your home country if separation is such an issue? There is no reason why your family must be united in America, especially since your wife would be unable to do much of anything on an F2. The interview is less than 3 minutes, you won't have enough time to state everything listed up there anyway. My advice, do as madam lagosismyhome has suggested. Wait a bit then have your wife reapply again. You never know, she might just run into a nice VO! 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by femi312: 7:05am On Dec 10, 2017 |
TWoods: ![]() |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TWoods(m): 7:08am On Dec 10, 2017 |
ekiee: It is not wrong to apply to only one school... as long as you're applying in your country. Application to more than 1 school is a common question to gauge your genuine interest in studying in the US and you would have figured that out if you took out time to plan. Even JAMB has always requested that you apply to at least 2 universities. You're in the position you're in by choice... no one held your hand. And can you please stop with the nauseating "na you holy pass"? 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Time2Smile(m): 8:01am On Dec 10, 2017 |
biikeys:I think I also stated clearly that they should not apply again for some time. I don't expect them to apply without adequate funds. The fund needed would be stated in the F-2 i20 that would be issued, and since public school is free for children of F2 visa holder, the extra fund is not usually much. And last time I checked, the reason for rejection was not a lack of adequate funds. I know a lot of F1 visa holders with their family here on F2. It is very difficult separating a family for 4, 5 years. I don't know who the F2 visa is for if not for a married PhD student with kid. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Time2Smile(m): 8:13am On Dec 10, 2017 |
TWoods: So he should go back and complete his PhD in Nigeria? OKooooo kwantinuee. The exact reason why the F2 visa category exists is so that family can be united during the period of study. The major thing working against them right now is the answer he gave during his F1 interview. Showing some form of home ties would also help their case. By the way, the interviews are not always as short as usually portrayed on this thread, especially denials. So she can say as much. However, those are just talking points and doesn't have to be followed to the letter. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by paulavon: 8:27am On Dec 10, 2017 |
I already told you how to pm and you are still asking again.You ask too many unintelligent questions, going to school in the US is a serious business.You need to take time to read this thread very well. Ayat1209: 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by tantan01(f): 8:29am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Hey guys is anyone here going to University of South Florida in January I am trying to fix up my accommodation but I’m having a crazy time. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TWoods(m): 8:45am On Dec 10, 2017 |
Time2Smile: While that is true, you also have the law working against you - which is that the VO has to view you/family as intending immigrants until you can prove otherwise. I have not told him to go back to Nigeria to complete his studies (comprehension is important). Just saying that his arguments really do not hold up. America is not obligated to make sure that his family is not separated. 4 Likes |
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