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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Janet200: 3:01pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Congrats to everyone approved and to those with rejection never give up!! |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by eetzdave(m): 3:06pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Loloking: I hate when things like this happen, decision based on the subjectiveness of the vo..asking mo reasonable question and denying you because he feels like it..happened to me once....dont be angry, dont be emotional, it would only delay you..apply as fast as you can again without waiting...you’d get it eventually..you had a bad day, better days are ahead 11 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Shehuroj: 3:15pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Hello guys, please I need your advice. My wife and daughter were denied F-1 & F-2 today at Lagos embassy due to weak ties to Nigeria since I (husband) is already in the US on F-1 visa. She has a very strong sponsor with more than required money on financial statement of account, but they didn't check it. She was asked about her workplace, which Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital and how long she has been working there (2 years). She said the VO told her I will deny your visa due to ties to back Nigeria and issued them yellow form. However, since they also approve F-2 for families of recent, is it wise for them to shift to F-2? What is their chance of approval? Or they should reapply for F-1 & F-2 again? Your timely response will be highly appreciated. Thanks. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Loloking: 3:19pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
eetzdave: My God I am so sad. How do you deny someone just because you feel like it without asking any important questions. That’s why It’s more painful. If it was my mistake I won’t feel this bad about it honestly. Like I wished I use the I want to use the loo and avoided this VO. This hurts 3 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Hollyholy: 3:20pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Shehuroj: F2 for both of them is way better since you are already in US on F1. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by babydudu13: 3:25pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Hello everyone. Please is it possible for your appointment to be rescheduled without you initiating it? I just got an email saying my appointment has been pushed forward by a day. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Hollyholy: 3:27pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
babydudu13: I got same and I didnt initiate it so that means it's possible. Mine was moved from 23rd 9am to 24th 7am. What about urs? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Chonco: 3:31pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
babydudu13: Yes, it happens. Always check your mail. Some people actually make the mistake of not switching on their email sync, thereby missing out some information. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by babydudu13: 3:35pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Thank you Chonco: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by UNCG: 3:35pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Loloking: Is it the VO at Stand 6 with the Camouflage nose mask? I was denied by him without deep questioning so I can't even say the reason. Most people are suggesting it's due to weak ties. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by babydudu13: 3:35pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
From 30th to 1st of December Hollyholy: 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by tobypills(m): 3:36pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
ibradeen: I applied for emergency request after getting March 11th as regular apt, the option was there . Uploaded my i20, Sevis fee receipt + other docs.. Applied 4th and was approved 9th |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Alistervibes: 3:38pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Hollyholy:i also got a rescheduling message but the appointment date didn't change though |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Hollyholy: 3:40pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Alistervibes: Ok still login to your cgifederal and view your confirmation date again |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Loloking: 3:42pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
UNCG: Yea he’s the one. This hurts 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sonofakin: 3:42pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Thanks ma'am LagosismyHome: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Alistervibes: 3:42pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Hollyholy:I've done that, it still remains same 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Lildairo(m): 3:46pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
UNCG: Please, what do you mean by weak ties? Do you have anybody living in the US already? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Phori: 3:49pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
dude u can check out university of san francisco. they have zero tuition and automatic GTA offer for every admitted student going for MSC biology or chemistry. operawemmy: 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sonofakin: 3:52pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Sorry about the delay. If your mind is willing, I think you should still shoot for spring if possible. The whole thing can be subjective really. There's a particular V.O that seemed to be harsh. His station is at the middle. It was my turn and I was praying that I will not have to go to him. The other V.O at the extreme end by the left looked friendly. I haven't seen him interview anyone but I saw the way he was relating with a Nigerian staff. When he beckoned to me to come, deep inside me, I knew I have gotten it. Loloking: 4 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Zoeyp: 3:56pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Beegirl1: Thank you |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Shehuroj: 3:57pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Hollyholy: Do you mean reapplying for F-2 now is better after they have been denied F-1 & F-2 (child)? Please can you elaborate? Thanks |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Loloking: 4:05pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
sonofakin: Honestly I saw the guy at the end and was admiring him and the way he was asking his questions and listening to students. Now I see the reason why people use loo as an excuse. Yea I was interviewed by the middle guy. I maintained eye contact, was not tensed even though this is my first attempt. I walked from the embassy to Stan field and didn’t know I was trekking ����� I was just thinking like did I mistakenly fill married when I am not.it is well oooo. We move 3 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Phori: 4:05pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
when u applied, where you within 60 days of your program resumption as stated on the i-20?. is it in lagos or abj. thanks tobypills: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Phori: 4:10pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
how do you define "other documents" bro tobypills: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by NoTimeZone(m): 4:25pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Loloking:Everybody dey pack body go Lagos and my cousin say Lagos consulate be like motor park. Make we still dey try go Abuja. I know say T.fair and hotel expensive there but e go worth am because those Lagos people, appointment too plenty for their table, before dem go begin look face approve visa or not 3 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by jhidey08(m): 4:27pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Hollyholy:Abuja or Lagos? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by LagosismyHome(f): 4:29pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Shehuroj: Did she have any funding with her F1 and was her school, the same as yours ?... however switching now might be ok or might not. Nobody can predict. I ideally would have gone for both F2 |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Shehuroj: 4:44pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
LagosismyHome: She has 30% funding and the reason for the denial is lack of home ties. Not same school. 670miles apart. I am just worried about being denied again if applied for either of the 2. Anyways, thanks for your input. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 4:50pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Shehuroj: I am sorry about your wife's and baby refusal. I think it is important to note that VOs looks at cases differently. Those who were approved with F1-F2 were probably not interviewed by the VO that intervieweed your wife today. Now, during interview, VO usually ask about husband or wife coming to join later--in case you are married with kids. It is possible the VO that approved your visa asked you this question. Perhaps? What you said was No, not at this time. Probably? You have been in the US for a year, and now, your wife and only kid was about to join you. The VO probably thought this is a plan to migrate since you are already in the US and your wife and kids will not be returning to Nigeria with you once you graduate--if at all you will return yourself. I know this may not be the case. Another thing is, I don't think she has funding, although she really gave very strong points during our mock. Now, here is another question: if you and your wife and baby are out, what is the chances of coming back after graduation? Very slim to impossible--in the mind of the VO. This is how they think. She can change class of visa to F2, but I really hope that works. Now, I really hope, because that will confirm exactly what the VO might be thinking, that they are runing to come and be with you and you guys do not really want to return (assuming this is what he thought). Have you visited Nigeria since you travelled? This type of case is hard to predict or say something definite on. Last fall, a lady I'd call T (not her real name) was refused twice with her baby, even though she has funding, and have been to the US like twice or so (can't remember details vividly anymore). After deliberation, I suggested she might need to leave the baby with hubby in Nigeria and apply alone--just to show her intention is purely for studies. She said she thought about the same and boom, she reapplied, and she was given the visa in December. She's in Indiana now, studying. Another example is Bley (name changed). She got funding from XX university, and even though she is a mother, she applied alone. I think after a year and half, she returned to pick the infant (early this year), and according to her, the VO who interviewed her and the baby sympathised as why she left a baby so young behind for studies in the US. Now, something happened: Before Bley came in January, her hubby got admission to the same school, full funding. My dear, he was refused like 5 times. I remember grilling him over the phone. My grilling failed! Na so he chill and let go. Till now, the husband no get the visa. But wife and baby don dey US. Case differ. No two VOs are the same, and even if they are same, they are unlikely to make same decision on different applications. Which is why you should not look at why it worked for others and not for you at this time. One thing I am very sure about the US embassy is that, if they smell intention to run, they will refuse. It doesnt matter how you feel! Their job is to refuse anyone they feel isn't a credible student (even if the applicant is credible). How do you make them see that you're credible? So how do you show you are a credible student with intent to return to Nigeria after studies? Well, there's no single way to it, and in your wife's case, it is tricky. My advice for her is to try again. But if getting funding is possible, tell her to try. It takes competitiveness to get funding, and I want to believe that every VO sees your funding as an opportunity you cherished and that you'd not abandon that just for your relationship. If your wife wants to show that credibility and remove the intent to migrate that appears to be visible (because you're there, and now, she is coming with your only child), she should have a competitive admission. OR, drop your baby out of the application. OR, she can try again and see how it goes. Please note: I AM NOT A VO. THIS IS PURELY AN OPINION FROM MY ASSESSMENT OF YOUR SITUATION. I hope this can help you make the right decision. 11 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by LagosismyHome(f): 4:59pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
Shehuroj: Lack of home ties doesnt really mean much as it the umbrella for many things including "i just dont feel like giving you Visa ". How it will go nobody can predict but if you want your family there, then you just have to try again either f1 or F2 and hope that the next Vo will say Yes yes 4 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by mvem(m): 5:04pm On Nov 13, 2020 |
When likely will Spring admit( 2021) roll out for a school that had its spring application deadline Nov 1 and its Spring resumption will be Feb 3rd 2021? |
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