TheEnforcer:
But sometimes they do ask why you changed venues,and they do this because some believe its easier to get it in Abuja as opposed to Lagos due to the fact that Abuja is not as busy as Lagos.

Sharon8:


Okay, thank you.

Chibzee2:

In my case where i had to defer from fall this year to spring next year, i just recieved my new I-20 via email, can i capitalize on this new development and start by paying the sevis fee?

Walspring:


Yes you can and get it done.

Aderin0la:
Y’all see cgi federal’s website ��‍♀️, and it’s not even Monday yet!

I pray the server doesn’t crash by Monday.

Tulacious123:
Good morning all.Please, will this new development affect PhD applicants?

Tella26:
Down for maintenance is to be able to accommodate for user traffic on Monday.

Pepperoni001:
Good Afternoon everyone.

I was admitted by Eastern Illinois University for FALL 2019 with no funding and my Tuition and Living expenses was estimated at $25,598.

I was actually denied and I was forced to defer the admit till FALL 2020.

I paid application fee and I was readmitted given GA that comes with a monthly stipend and also a tuition waiver.

I sent an inquiry email to the International Students office inquiring about what my statement of account for I20 to show and I was informed that I have a deficit of just $4,598.

Meanwhile, I applied to Western Carolina University for FALL 2020 and I was added a GA of $11,500 but it doesn't come with tuition waiver and an inquiry mail showed I have a deficit of about $23,500.

Here is my challenge:

Does anyone here knows which school is highly ranked among the two of them?.

Secondly, my dad is my sponsor, but he doesn't have such amount presently for both deficits in his account because he has used them up for investment that wont mature till July. Can I indicate my dad as sponsor on form DS-190 and present my maternal Uncle's statement at the embassy for the interview sake or how can I go about it.

Deegayes:
I have explained that in my recent response. Also , an hold will be placed on your account until you register courses , once you register it will be lifted and since the school also has some things done with ICE already, easy pissy. Someone was turned back and what they said to her was they couldn’t verify that her classes are not fully online ( she isn’t Nigerian by the way ). I also attached a mail from the PDSO’s deputy in my school and FAQs to schools from ICE.

Friedpotato:
Anyone been able to fill DS-160 lately?

eniolabsc:


What if i have paid the SEVIS fee earlier + also earlier paid the visa fee?

Will the new I20 mean I have to refill the DS-160 form and repay the SEVIS fee?

Aderin0la:
Y’all see cgi federal’s website ��‍♀️, and it’s not even Monday yet!

I pray the server doesn’t crash by Monday.

DonnyE:
Please is it possible to submit more than one bank statement of the same sponsor? Should both documents be combined in a single pdf document?

tmphoto:
Hello,
I want to ask for the assistance of y’all, as the rush hour for the interview is about to begin.

I’ve gotten my [/b]New I-20 Form[b] by Email but I also have the Old one sent by Mail Post. And I want to make the application for the F1 Visa

1) How can I pay the the [/b]Visa Application Fee[b]
2) How and which [/b]Forms[b] am I to fill to apply for the Visa and to also make appointment
3) How can I pay the [/b]SEVIS-FEE,[b] I read somewhere that we can pay only by [/b]Western Union Quick Pay[b] from Nigeria
4) My [/b]Sponsor[b] is my Uncle, but do not bear the same Surname, what documents do I need to bring along to the Embassy for that

Thanks in advance for the Input.

LagosismyHome:


Time will tell then ...what this actually means. It cannot be just 2 years renewal as you said. That is the standard practise

Guardian and Vanguard has interpreted this new change to mean

TWoods:


What is changing isn't the need to renew the entry visa every 2 years, it is the duration of status issued by CBP at the border that is changing. Previously you would get D/S (i-94) stamped on your passport. That meant you could stay in the US for however long your program of study was. The need to renew your visa after 2 years only applied if you leave the US at anytime after the expiration of the visa. If you chose to never leave the US, you could stay in the US for however long your program of study, transfer to another program and continue on for as long as you wish.

The intended change is that rather than stamping you in as D/S at the border, your I-94 will now include a definite expiry date 2 years from date of entry to the US. It means if you are in a 4-year study, you must leave the US before the expiration of your I-94 to renew your visa. That gives the US more control over anyone who comes into the US in F, M or J visa status, as your status would need to be examined every 2 years rather than never, which is currently the case. It doesn't really change much, as long as you remain in status, you should be able to renew your visa easily.

LagosismyHome:


Thanks for the info.... but that an additional cost of applicants then worrying to travel to home country every 2 years.

TWoods:


What is changing isn't the need to renew the entry visa every 2 years, it is the duration of status issued by CBP at the border that is changing. Previously you would get D/S (i-94) stamped on your passport. That meant you could stay in the US for however long your program of study was. The need to renew your visa after 2 years only applied if you leave the US at anytime after the expiration of the visa. If you chose to never leave the US, you could stay in the US for however long your program of study, transfer to another program and continue on for as long as you wish.

The intended change is that rather than stamping you in as D/S at the border, your I-94 will now include a definite expiry date 2 years from date of entry to the US. It means if you are in a 4-year study, you must leave the US before the expiration of your I-94 to renew your visa. That gives the US more control over anyone who comes into the US in F, M or J visa status, as your status would need to be examined every 2 years rather than never, which is currently the case. It doesn't really change much, as long as you remain in status, you should be able to renew your visa easily.

TWoods:


Unless explicitly stated, you should be able to get a new I-94 through automatic revalidation by crossing into Canada or Mexico and coming back in - no one knows how long the new I-94 will be. Or you can apply to renew your visa in Canada or Mexico.

slimmy2005:
Also you can visit Mexico with a valid US visa.

TWoods:


What is changing isn't the need to renew the entry visa every 2 years, it is the duration of status issued by CBP at the border that is changing. Previously you would get D/S (i-94) stamped on your passport. That meant you could stay in the US for however long your program of study was. The need to renew your visa after 2 years only applied if you leave the US at anytime after the expiration of the visa. If you chose to never leave the US, you could stay in the US for however long your program of study, transfer to another program and continue on for as long as you wish.

The intended change is that rather than stamping you in as D/S at the border, your I-94 will now include a definite expiry date 2 years from date of entry to the US. It means if you are in a 4-year study, you must leave the US before the expiration of your I-94 to renew your visa. That gives the US more control over anyone who comes into the US in F, M or J visa status, as your status would need to be examined every 2 years rather than never, which is currently the case. It doesn't really change much, as long as you remain in status, you should be able to renew your visa easily.