As the rush for Fall admissions reaches its peak, many Nigerian students are preparing for their F-1 visa interviews at the U.S. Embassy. Under U.S. immigration law, an F-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa. In this article, Tribune Online highlights some of the common ways applicants struggle with the ‘intent to return’ requirement. Misunderstanding what ‘intent to return’ meansMany applicants believe they must prove they will never return to the United States in the future. The consular officer makes an independent decision based on U.S. immigration law and the applicant’s eligibility for an F-1 visa.