fkj950ax:


Work visa is not an easy way to go to the US even for work.

I know three people who have gone to US from Nigeria but they worked here in Nigeria for very large companies with even larger presence in US and it was company transfers.

One went to learn a new technology for 9 months they were going to deploy in Nigeria. Did so well, he was retained there and came back to train Nigeria staff and posted back to US after the training.

Two and three (a couple) worked for same consulting firm and were posted to US together because wife merited US posting.

It is a long process
You and the company employing you have to convince the USGov you have a job to do that no American can do, hence the need to employ you from Nigeria.

I will need your response on this last comment.

Thank you. There's a possibility of me getting a job though. The H - 1B visa is my main concern. Graduated 2018 and have 2+ years experience in my field. Have been to the US once, in 2012 on a 2yrs visa. Regardless, this is different from a H-1B visa and I have no prior knowledge of what it takes. Thanks alot.

SmartKitty:

It's all about the perfect paperwork and the American Company lawyer. DOL's approval is very necessary. Usually it's based on your degree and experience. Also Job Visa it's some kind of lottery, it has time to apply and a limited quantity approval, not all get it. The American Company lawyer needs to convince DOL and US Immigration Services, there is no Americans with your skills, you are kinda unique. I am not sure how is it now exactly, but some years ago it was publishing the job offer in US news papers with your skills to confirm there is NO Americans for your position.

Why not trying Canada? They have it more easy.

Thank you. There's a possibility of me getting a job though. The H - 1B visa is my main concern. Graduated 2018 and have 2+ years experience in my field. Have been to the US once, in 2012 on a 2yrs visa. Regardless, this is different from a H-1B visa and I have no prior knowledge of what it takes. Thanks alot.

I have sponsorship and direct citizen connect in the US. Concerning Canada, sponsorship isn't sure yet.
... But sir, considering the above, do I have a shot for the canadian work programme?

Comparing to going for MSc in Canada, which is cheaper to fund and process? - The MSc or Work process

OmoBendel24:


Celebrities don't pay, abi? Okay Spanish somebody!

Lmaoooo I don tire for the level of misinformation and fake news been peddled on this forum everyday, it's digusting

Spanishmilf:
Seems you don't know the meaning of fake lifestyle

You can't have baby in the U.S without paying, maybe they under pay but you must pay sha.

Whitemagic:

Thank you. There's a possibility of me getting a job though. The H - 1B visa is my main concern. Graduated 2018 and have 2+ years experience in my field. Have been to the US once, in 2012 on a 2yrs visa. Regardless, this is different from a H-1B visa and I have no prior knowledge of what it takes. Thanks alot.

I have sponsorship and direct citizen connect in the US. Concerning Canada, sponsorship isn't sure yet.
... But sir, considering the above, do I have a shot for the canadian work programme?

Comparing to going for MSc in Canada, which is cheaper to fund and process? - The MSc or Work process

Bros this forum is for Non Immigrant visa not work visa or H1B
Open a thread about this issue and I'm very sure people will assist you with the varieties of plan on how to escape Naija.

seyewest:


Lmaoooo I don tire for the level of misinformation and fake news been peddled on this forum everyday, it's digusting

Level of misinformation ke, I think you need to explore more outside Nairaland and see how your stay woke celebrities are being dragged either for being fake. And call out name when tagging don't be an hypocrite.

My great people , I greet you all sirs ... Pls , i have an interview next week .... Bsc in political science , masters in public admin .... Od like to visit usa with no travel history whatsover , im single and not searching .... I work with Lagos state judiciary .... Pls ,what are my chances

seyewest:


Lmaoooo I don tire for the level of misinformation and fake news been peddled on this forum everyday, it's digusting

https://www.instagram.com/tv/Bv1jEa7Ah-_/?igshid=ogf3vv2063kt

Check the video link sir.
There is more to life than just sticking on Nairaland 24/7

How do i check date availability for us appointment booking please?

good day all and happy new year. can someone please advise for this unique scenario.

1. 2007 legally lived in england as student and applied for US visa, it was refused. the sponsor gave fake documents, unbeknown to applicant. sponsor to this day denies they were fake
2. applicant got successful Schenghen visas while in UK
3. applicant legally moved back to Nigeria and did a change of name due to family drama. has affidavit
4. applicant has gotten schenghen, dubai, morroco, SA visas since
5. applicant has a good professional job. over 800k a month + savings in naira and USD
6. applicant owns home, fully paid
7. applicant has been invited 2020 to present a paper at a conference in DC
8. Conference organisers have sent invitation letter to this effect

issues needing advice.
1. how to address name change
2. how to address 2007 refusal

thanks all. applicants interview is soon.

The best bet is to have a Letter of Explanation addressing these issues. Once it comes up at the interview, you can present the Letter.

Best of Luck.

lekkistar:
good day all and happy new year. can someone please advise for this unique scenario.

1. 2007 legally lived in england as student and applied for US visa, it was refused. the sponsor gave fake documents, unbeknown to applicant. sponsor to this day denies they were fake
2. applicant got successful Schenghen visas while in UK
3. applicant legally moved back to Nigeria and did a change of name due to family drama. has affidavit
4. applicant has gotten schenghen, dubai, morroco, SA visas since
5. applicant has a good professional job. over 800k a month + savings in naira and USD
6. applicant owns home, fully paid
7. applicant has been invited 2020 to present a paper at a conference in DC
8. Conference organisers have sent invitation letter to this effect

issues needing advice.
1. how to address name change
2. how to address 2007 refusal

thanks all. applicants interview is soon.

overlord77:


Russians and Asians have a cartel that run it as a business so easy on the Nigerians part. Anyway, it haff cast finally for all intending mothers.

Yeah, runs it smartly. It's really a pity.

lekkistar:
good day all and happy new year. can someone please advise for this unique scenario.

1. 2007 legally lived in england as student and applied for US visa, it was refused. the sponsor gave fake documents, unbeknown to applicant. sponsor to this day denies they were fake
2. applicant got successful Schenghen visas while in UK
3. applicant legally moved back to Nigeria and did a change of name due to family drama. has affidavit
4. applicant has gotten schenghen, dubai, morroco, SA visas since
5. applicant has a good professional job. over 800k a month + savings in naira and USD
6. applicant owns home, fully paid
7. applicant has been invited 2020 to present a paper at a conference in DC
8. Conference organisers have sent invitation letter to this effect

issues needing advice.
1. how to address name change
2. how to address 2007 refusal

thanks all. applicants interview is soon.

Don't forget to fill the refusal in your 160 form. It might not come up if you were not finger printed.

flourishing247:


You might get a mail tomorrow. Stay positive

I did

lekkistar:
good day all and happy new year. can someone please advise for this unique scenario.



issues needing advice.
1. how to address name change
2. how to address 2007 refusal

thanks all. applicants interview is soon.

I hope there was a newspaper publication of the name change when it was done. The date of the publication and the affidavit should be the same period as the name change. Gives the affidavit extremely high credibility

In your DS160, remember to fill in any other name or previous name field.

Whitemagic:

Thank you. There's a possibility of me getting a job though. The H - 1B visa is my main concern. Graduated 2018 and have 2+ years experience in my field. Have been to the US once, in 2012 on a 2yrs visa. Regardless, this is different from a H-1B visa and I have no prior knowledge of what it takes. Thanks alot.

I have sponsorship and direct citizen connect in the US. Concerning Canada, sponsorship isn't sure yet.
... But sir, considering the above, do I have a shot for the canadian work programme?

Comparing to going for MSc in Canada, which is cheaper to fund and process? - The MSc or Work process

H-1B you can get if your American Company is willing to pay for the process and if you you are selected. Job visas application for 2021 strarts in March from March 1st to 20. It's the American Company application, they need the lawyer to do it, sometimes the HR employee does it. And the need to be registered online and do all the process electronically. It's not easy but a good lawyer usually does it.

If your American Company is willing to pay for your H-1B visa, it's cheaper for you than Canada, sometimes American Companies pay for your flight and help you with accommodation at arriving too, you practically pay some medical and police background check in your country, it's almost nothing. American salaries are also better than in Canada but in Canada it's more easy later to get the Residency.
If you have a good American Company, try with them, if you get H-1B Visa, it's usually 5 years, even some extend to 6, then working you will see how to get a Residency in US or in the worse case, you can get a job in Canada after having US experience.

SmartKitty:

H-1B you can get if your American Company is willing to pay for the process and if you you are selected. Job visas application for 2021 strarts in March from March 1st to 20. It's the American Company application, they need the lawyer to do it, sometimes the HR employee does it. And the need to be registered online and do all the process electronically. It's not easy but a good lawyer usually does it.

If your American Company is willing to pay for your H-1B visa, it's cheaper for you than Canada, sometimes American Companies pay for your flight and help you with accommodation at arriving too, you practically pay some medical and police background check in your country, it's almost nothing. American salaries are also better than in Canada but in Canada it's more easy later to get the Residency.
If you have a good American Company, try with them, if you get H-1B Visa, it's usually 5 years, even some extend to 6, then working you will see how to get a Residency in US or in the worse case, you can get a job in Canada after having US experience.

Thanks alot. If update further

watermelon2020:


I did

Nice. Congratulations

Hello Fam,

Please what documents do I need to take to the visa interview? I know of the following:

Account Statement
Visa Confirmation Doc
Passport (expired and valid)

If there is any other document, please point it out for me.

Thanks.

guys please I want to apply for US visa in SA , I am a legal resident with a valid work permit, my permit has been valid for 6 months , what are the things I need , is the process the same as applying in Nigeria ? please who has an idea should reply.

saintobi009:
guys please I want to apply for US visa in SA , I am a legal resident with a valid work permit, my permit has been valid for 6 months , what are the things I need , is the process the same as applying in Nigeria ? please who has an idea should reply.

Taking myself as an example. I live in an EU country as a permanent resident with an indeterminate job contract also. At my visa Interview I was asked what type of residence permit I had , if I had a job and how long the contract is. Was also asked what I went to do in the different countries I had visited based on the travel history I entered in my Ds160 form. At the end I was issued the visa.

Thanks a lot for your reply , I have a valid work permit for 3 years , I am a football player so I have that permit , it's been 6 months , is that enough time to apply ?

mrprolifik:

Taking myself as an example. I live in an EU country as a permanent resident with an indeterminate job contract also. At my visa Interview I was asked what type of residence permit I had , if I had a job and how long the contract is. Was also asked what I went to do in the different countries I had visited based on the travel history I entered in my Ds160 form. At the end I was issued the visa.

.
As per applying yes you can apply for a visa.
But the question you need to ask yourself are,
What strong ties do you have in South Africa that will guarantee that you will comeback after your trip?
Do you earn enough monthly to be able to embark on this trip?
What's your intent on visiting the USA.

Yes I earn enough to embark on the trip , I earn about 30,000 monthly thats 750k Naira and I am only going to visit for a week , I have been to dubia 4 times, Italy, Lebanon , Rwanda ,Ghana and Kenya , I will also be going to Mauritius next week .

mrprolifik:

.
As per applying yes you can apply for a visa.
But the question you need to ask yourself are,
What strong ties do you have in South Africa that will guarantee that you will comeback after your trip?
Do you earn enough monthly to be able to embark on this trip?
What's your intent on visiting the USA.

seyewest:


You can't have baby in the U.S without paying, maybe they under pay but you must pay sha.

My brother, things dey happen in the U.S. pertaining to this childbirth business oh! Take this scenario for example. A woman is rushed into the ER already in labor, no prenatal history whatsoever. The hospital is duty bound to deliver the baby then ask questions later .
Good luck to them collecting a penny later . In reality, a baby does not need to be delivered in a hospital for citizenship rights to be established. A midwife can deliver the baby at home and file a certificate of live birth certified by other witnesses. In some cities close to the border, immigrants illegally cross the border and deliver their babies at home. They call and a first responder shows up, witnesses the birth and certifies the live birth. The woman then goes back across the border and continues her daily life with her U.S. citizen child who will come back later in life to enjoy the benefits of being a citizen. Nigerians still dey apprenticeship when it comes to anchor baby business!

Reelee:
Hello Fam,

Please what documents do I need to take to the visa interview? I know of the following:

Account Statement
Visa Confirmation Doc
Passport (expired and valid)

If there is any other document, please point it out for me.

Thanks.

Hello Fam, kindly assist with a response to the above question. Thanks

Mancala:


My brother, things dey happen in the U.S. pertaining to the birthing. Nigerians still dey apprenticeship when it comes to anchor baby business!

you know our problems as Nigerians b say we too do our own loud, wat others will do and you wont hear pim,we go do small den mak d loudest noise.

Bosses whats up with the Visa application website. It keeps taking me back to the start page. What am i not doing right please advise.

Reelee:
Hello Fam,

Please what documents do I need to take to the visa interview? I know of the following:

Account Statement
Visa Confirmation Doc
Passport (expired and valid)

If there is any other document, please point it out for me.

Thanks.

Don't forget your visa fees receipt. Ds160 confirmation page.
Appointment page too.

Mancala:


My brother, things dey happen in the U.S. pertaining to this childbirth business oh! Take this scenario for example. A woman is rushed into the ER already in labor, no prenatal history whatsoever. The hospital is duty bound to deliver the baby then ask questions later .
Good luck to them collecting a penny later . In reality, a baby does not need to be delivered in a hospital for citizenship rights to be established. A midwife can deliver the baby at home and file a certificate of live birth certified by other witnesses. In some cities close to the border, immigrants illegally cross the border and deliver their babies at home. They call and a first responder shows up, witnesses the birth and certifies the live birth. The woman then goes back across the border and continues her daily life with her U.S. citizen child who will come back later in life to enjoy the benefits of being a citizen. Nigerians still dey apprenticeship when it comes to anchor baby business!

Yeah, I understand all these. That Nigeria celebrities will enter plane to the US for childbirth purpose and not pay is what doesn't sit right. When you can at the least (before recent developments) hustle for a less than 3-5k package to birth with, and make Twood and his "gang" go gaga . There are very grave consequences known to a lot of people birthing in the US if you dare not pay.

Is it not celebrities that want to go back to the US with same kids and be "brandishing" them? Where does that hope lie then when the rule of thumb is that "if you don't pay, and you step out of the US, kiss ever visiting there again goodbye"? That punishment alone is constraining enough to "frustrate" you to look for how to make payment, a celebrity - the Nigeria brand particularly - will not be careless with that methinks, visiting the US subsequently is as good as life and the air they breathe to them na .

OmoBendel24:


Yeah, I understand all these. That Nigeria celebrities will enter plane to the US for childbirth purpose and not pay is what doesn't sit right. When you can at the least (before recent developments) hustle for a less than 3-5k package to birth with, and make Twood and his "gang" go gaga . There are very grave consequences known to a lot of people birthing in the US if you dare not pay.

Is it not celebrities that want to go back to the US with same kids and be "brandishing" them? Where does that hope lie then when the rule of thumb is that "if you don't pay, and you step out of the US, kiss ever visiting there again goodbye"? That punishment alone is constraining enough to "frustrate" you to look for how to make payment, a celebrity - the Nigeria brand particularly - will not be careless with that methinks, visiting the US subsequently is as good as life and the air they breathe to them na .

Hmmmmmmm. Lots of people used medicare and got away with it. Celebrities too, they were all getting their visas renewed till the laws changed. Plenty people are on the medicare table ooooo. Self pay discount is even a more recent stuff.

sent a mail to u

mrprolifik:

Taking myself as an example. I live in an EU country as a permanent resident with an indeterminate job contract also. At my visa Interview I was asked what type of residence permit I had , if I had a job and how long the contract is. Was also asked what I went to do in the different countries I had visited based on the travel history I entered in my Ds160 form. At the end I was issued the visa.