u/OG_NIK

Hi all,

I recently got approved for my O1B as a writer via AOS and I have an appointment booked back home in South Africa for the end of May to get my visa stamp.

I’ve been reading a lot of horror stories about people getting denied at consulates so I just wanted to ask for any personal experiences or advice for anyone who’s gone through it?

In particular I’m worried about having to prove home ties. I have been in the US on an F1 visa doing a bachelors and masters for the last 7 years and do not really have tangible ties to South Africa like a bank account or anything aside from my family who all live there.

Any advice? Should I cancel my trip and just stay here?

Like the title says, I never learned how to ride a bike and since I'm not working at the moment figured I would take this time to grab a citibike and learn how. Are there any good empty lots or roads around north Greenpoint where I can learn?

Want to avoid the waterfront/parks cause they usually seem pretty crowded and I don't want to get in anyone's way.

Paid $130 in presale cause AXS scammed me so just want to get some of it back. Went last night and it was incredible.