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I like the new name! another reason that I would consider: try to explain to the immigration office that you are going to "Hacker School" first of all, they wi
by marinhero 12y ago
I like the new name! another reason that I would consider: try to explain to the immigration office that you are going to "Hacker School" first of all, they will freak out and then ask for your student visa.
- giggles_giggles 12y agoThis was not even a theoretical problem. There were batch-members who had problems getting into the country because of "Hacker" being in the name.
- nandemo 12y agoGiven that 1) consular offices start with the assumption that you're going to overstay and can deny you a visa for no particular, objective reason, 2) similarly, immigration officers can deny you entry even if you have a valid visa, 3) you're not technically doing anything illegal by attending Hacker School on a tourist visa (as opposed to, say, working or attending a university). I'm surprised that applicants volunteer such information. Why not just say you're visiting NYC as a tourist?