Bsc:
Follow Nairalanders, My brother left for dubai with a tourist Visa of 3months valid (Nov 2015- till 28 jan 2016) Hoping to get a job and Visa extension as he was promised by an Old friend of his who resides there.
On getting to dubai, all the dude said was all lies , he initially told my brother that he has business in dubai where he sells shoe nd that he works with a company nd the company needs workers.
In fact, the first day my brother got to dubai , the dude along side his friends collected his BTa in the name of house rent. That made my dad send a little money to him. Right now my Brother is with another guy who works in Dubai with his PHD. Who has been helping him in looking for a job.
My brother is an Arch welder with a professional certificate. His tourist Visa will expire 28, jan 2015.. Pls my brothers, I hav been restless, same with my family. If u have an advice, is surely welcome. God bless us all.

Ask here: https://www.nairaland.com/2471964/qatar-uae-general-visa-enquiries

schweinsteiger:
Hello LadyGuinivere & NLders
The guy still dey run around o, claiming he is still in ABUJA, i'm asking him to come back so we can settle this at once, I want him to come back so i will collect my international passport ,that is if he did it, then if he haven't , i will go do it myself then apply for the Visa & book for interview myself.. so what do you think? is their anyway i can verify if he has already did my international passport, i don't want to apply for another international passport & complicate things further, because am planning to go during spring, which is around March ending, would love my interview to be anytime in february to know my fate... Please what's ur take on my predicament?

Think: since you didn't do the required passport biometrics, how was he going to get you a valid passport anyway? You'll probably end up being asked by him to pay all kinds of 'extra fees' because of all kinds of 'situations' that have arisen in the process of sorting your passport, and then end up not even getting the passport after paying everything at the end of the day. You should probably just get down to a passport office and sort the thing out yourself. And while you're at it, chase him down and get as much of your money back as you can.

wolebanks:
Only the person that register will operate the account if he has the other persons consent.

Say you have a married couple, and the person who registers passes away. Can the other person access the account?

abhosts:
BVN Registration of one of the Signatories should be enough to make the account BVN Compliant. You can contact your bank just to make sure.

Thanks

Does anyone know if both signatories to a joint account need to register for a BVN? Or would it be alright if just one of them did? This is for a diaspora registration (ongoing until the end of January).
Thanks

Does anyone know if both signatories to a joint account need to register for a BVN? Or would it be alright if just one of them did? This is for a diaspora registration (ongoing until the end of January).
Thanks

FYI...https://www.nairaland.com/2789760/how-travel-world-developing-countrys

schweinsteiger:
Guys Please see my planned trip to Houston and pass your verdict... and my chances of getting approved...

Well, you indicated in your other thread that you'd had an agent prepare an application for you:

https://www.nairaland.com/2803598/u.s-embassy-abuja-please-help..is

If you read through this thread you'll note an agent is a major red flag for visa apps.

It probably looked like identity theft in motion to the CIC. Unfortunately it mirrors the way criminals operate, whereby they end up collecting (illegally, of course) identity documents for many different people in order to carry out fraud, etc. Seeing as the parcel originated from Nigeria, that was a further red flag. You should definitely follow up with the CIC and do your utmost to clear things up, otherwise you may face further issues down the line with the CIC whenever next you have to deal with them. And you will need to deal with them in order to renew your study permit, get your post graduate work permit, get your permanent residency and your citizenship. Try to explain to the other guys that it really is in the best interest of all of you to resolve this, since you are all international students.

AVRecruit:
well the main issue he cites with sitting abroad and waiting for a job is time passes quickly.... you fit de wash plate/ do security man/ call center and all you can do is pay rent and living expenses with no savings. he thinks even as he is struggling in naija maybe start up a business and is waiting, if something works out abroad, all well and good. but to sidon house de wait job, he is tired and he doesnt want to do security man/ call center since they lead to no where.

What province is he in? If he has an IT background or a background in the big 4, there are jobs posted every day. For instance, in a place like Toronto, the banks are forever putting up ads for IT auditors. There is absolutely no need to do cleaning or security jobs with that skill set. I assume he's got some kind of permit to work, or is a PR or a citizen. Has he tried signing up to receive free daily alerts listing jobs from websites like simplyhired, indeed, etc? Hunker down, polish your resume like crazy (google for tips and guidelines; get someone to review it; spellcheck several times, read it aloud and make sure you're not missing any words here and there, etc. and start doing serious searches for recruitment agencies. Send your resume to them, call them up, follow up like mad and let them know you are serious and flexible. Practice interview skills. Read up on how to interview. There are free career and interviewing classes offered by government agencies. If you've never had anyone critique your interview technique, have someone do so. Sign up with online job sites that send you emails with hundreds of jobs everyday, etc, and go through the postings with a fine-toothed comb. Even linkedin posts several job postings each day. If you are on linkedin, ask your contacts for any leads or ideas. Forget the pride and do what you gotta do.

If he's willing to move across provinces, even up North, he will find something, guaranteed. It would be far better for him to take something, even if it meant moving, and then keep looking out for opportunities in his preferred province/ city/area/salary range. He should note as well that many times you even get a premium for being willing to move up to the Northern territories.

He should know that 'returnees' have just as hard a time finding jobs in Nigeria as local job seekers, in many cases.
If he's tried all the provinces and truly can't find anything (not going to happen, but still), why not consider international, like the Middle East? They are constantly in a hiring cycle as well, taking people even from Nigeria, and it will probably be easier for him to be hired from Canada.
There are even cases of Multinationals hiring his skill set from Canada and moving them to work in their other global locations.

Bottom line, Canada isn't dried up, in any way or sense, especially for someone looking for something in the line of work he mentioned.

Vanillasky:
Hi all, pls I have a few questions. My family and I want to renew our U.S. Visas which will expire in January next year. We visited once for about 3 weeks last year. We recently obtained Canadian PR visas but won't be moving until spring. I am assuming we are still eligible for the Dropbox cos I noticed a condition that states applicants using Dropbox must be resident in Nigeria. Hope my assumption is correct? We are currently filling our forms and there is a question asking if we have made specific travel plans. Is it ok to say no? We have booked a hotel but do we also need to give details of tourist attractions we plan on visiting? Thanks in advance.

Why not just apply when you move to Canada? Much easier.

AKO1:
Can I?

Not at an official currency exchange office, or even at a bank, because the naira is not a major trading currency, unfortunately. Best bet is probably to find a private citizen who needs naira, most likely a Nigerian looking to travel or do a transaction that needs naira. All the best.

katinuky:
Denial of Visa
I was at the US embassy on the 8th of December and the VO never asked me anything order than where I worked and after checking he asked me to thumb print again in front of him and then said u are ineligible handing over a blue paper to me,I asked why am I ineligible because u didn't even ask me any questions then he said please have a good day, so annoying but the thumb printing he asked me to do again none of my friends that has been denied were asked to do it, this gave me a little concern, I hope it's not an embargo because I swear the man is just a racist, anyone can help please

Have you applied before? Did you use an agent this time or in the past? etc etc. Go to the USA visit visa thread on this page, tell your entire story and ask for help

ragolis13:



@LadyGuinivere, I must be sincere that you're really doing a great job in this forum, thank you very much, Please I will like to ask a very naive but serious question; Please in a case where by someone has already fill and submitted a DS-160 application form Online and has already picked an appointment date, and later decide to forfeit the application and ignored the interview probably because most of the information provided in the Application are false, is it possible that those information has already been stored in the American Embassy data-base and may stand against the Applicant in future probably when he/she decide to apply afresh for an Immigrant Visa? PLEASE NOTE (No appearance in the Embassy or consulate) I will be very glad to hear from you, GOD bless you..

Yes

runbler:
thank you so much sent them a mail already.awaiting their reply

Try calling...

Dyke004:


Yea, I was able to contact them and got to fly with my family on the next flight to New yoke.
At new yoke poe, it was an easy ride. Just two questions. Where are going to and how long are you staying and then 6 months visa for each of us.

Great! Enjoy your stay

Muyiwasamuel200:
Pls this will be my second time applying for American visa,I was denied the first time and I don't want that happening again...I applied as a medical doctor going for conference the first time and I was denied but now my late uncles wife invited me for her 70 the birthday....how should I prepare and what possible question do u think they will ask and sincerely am not medical doctor.Thanks

You're better off telling the truth and starting on a clean slate. Go to the non immigrant visa thread or the USA visit visa thread here on NL and ask your questions.

adeoyeyemi:
Can someone make a suggestion on what to expect from a Professor that would be making a phone call to my cousin concerning his msc program in the US.
Actually, they have exchanged several emails and some questions were answered. But he fixed a date and time to discuss further.

Typical interview questions, geared towards his academic pursuit, such as why he wants to pursue that particular program; details of his previous courses of study; details of any relevant projects he's done in the past; details of any relevant work experience; technical questions to demonstrate his understanding of the subject matter he wishes to pursue; why he chose that school; why he wants to work with that professor; his future plans; explanations for any areas of study where he didn't do so well; general 'tell me about yourself' questions, etc. Google academic/MSc interviews for more info. All the best

runbler:
I actually got it from all these 3rd party ticketers and they are not helping much at all.can I contact the airline directly ?

You should contact the airline and ask about making a change, such as to the dates of travel.

braivheart:
Very informative post.

Deserves front page recognition

Cc lalasticlala

...Not a bad idea...
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cc justwise

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Dyke004:
Hi everyone and you my friend Lady G. We left Lagos on 7th with KLM and transited at Amsterdam. My flight from Amsterdam to New yoke was different from my family flight and so when i went to check in, I was really really drilled. I don't know why they did that but it was an eye opener. In fact, after the drilling, I went in search of my wife and daughter since we were not together then to collect some document but before I could find them, my flight has finished boarding and I missed it.

That's a pity. Amsterdam puts all US travelers through a questioning process. Hopefully you have been able to contact the airline and get put on another flight.

This might be of interest (summarized. Go to source for full article):

Source: iamaileen.com/how-to-travel-the-world-third-world-passport/

HOW TO TRAVEL THE WORLD ON A THIRD WORLD PASSPORT

I was born in a ‘third world country‘, the Philippines, and with the ‘power’ that my passport holds — which is low — I am no stranger to the fact that I can’t just travel on a whim.

....

Swedish people can go visa-free to over 174 countries whereas my Philippines passport can only go to 60 countries... I can’t just go to American or European countries at just about any time without going through rigorous + costly visa applications and strict immigration officers first.
...

» Prioritize visa-free entry or VOA (visa-on arrival) countries!

... don’t force yourself to go to Europe or USA especially if it would take you a while to prepare all your documents.
VisaMapper.com is a good resource for determining what countries you can enter into freely or not — this is as dependent on your passport of course;...research and verify things either by doing a quick search on Google or by inquiring with the appropriate embassy.

» Or when mixing it up…

...let’s say you really want to mix it up and visit one or several first world countries while you’re journeying to visa-free countries for years or several months. With that aim in mind... all visas that you need to acquire should be applied for beforehand. This is because most countries want you to apply for a visa in your home country...plan out your route beforehand and prepare everything in advance.

When it comes to the paperwork…
1.Accurate, complete, and genuine documents
2.True, strong, and reasonable purpose of entry/stay
3.Sufficient funds or support
4.Proof of NOT overstaying

» Accommodations and flights.
Find connections. Look up your friends, family, and members abroad...You’ll need to provide a proof of your relationship with your host, an invitation letter, and some other documentations that the embassy would need

Consider a cultural homestay... in exchange for 3-months’ worth of accommodation and food with a host family abroad, you will either share your skills with the family members or your native language for a certain amount of time in a week. A sample organization that arranges this is Cultural Homestay International and though they can only arrange 3-month trips at a time, if you want to travel for a year, they can definitely combine multiple destinations for you.

Secure a cheap short-term rental space...definitely better than booking numerous hotel details in a span of, let’s say, 3 months...if hotels or hostels will fit your travel plans better... Booking.com since payments are usually made after you check out of the establishment (so payment is not made upfront) and cancellations can even be done 24 hours prior to your booked date (just read through the hotel policies to be sure)

...For flights, make sure that your connecting flights’ time slots are not too close.

» Money. Money. Money..
What else, but save up!
Consider sponsorship. Ask your parents, a friend, or a relative that is employed or ‘well off’ to act as your sponsor on paper.

Self-employed people... If you’re planning on traveling the world for a looong time and you plan to work as a digital nomad, freelancer, or entrepreneur while you’re on the road (like I do), you will be classified as a self-employed individual...embassies will typically need a copy of your business registration/business permit, tax statements or income tax return for the past year, and bank statements or financial reports for the last 3 months. (If you’re employed remotely by a company as a freelancer, you can also show your certificate of employment)....register yourself or your business... as soon as you could...

Unemployed people...Some of the documents that could prove your solvency are: proof of investments or financial assets, copies of personal credit cards or bank statements in the last 3 months, or (like I mentioned previously) a sponsorship letter from your sponsor.

» Overstaying
it helps to show proof [that you will not overstay] such as:

1)Documents that mention an affair or event that would necessitate your return (job offer, start of your studies, wedding, etc.)
2) Proof of possession of real and personal property in your home country (real estate, car, etc.)
3) Or a letter from you or from people who know you, stating any other reason(s) why you won’t overstay abroad (your long-term plans in your residence country, etc.)

When you want a long-term stay in one destination…
Studying: Free foreign universities---> iamaileen.com/how-to-legally-stay-longer-in-europe-schengen-countries/#StudyFree

Working. Au pair jobs: Very popular in Europe...check: .GreatAuPair.com, IAPA.org, Europa-Pages.com/au_pair/, or TransitionsAbroad.com

Teaching English:...: TIEOnline.com, SearchAssociates.com, ESLcafe.com, and GoAbroad.com/teach-abroad
Freelancing: Apparently, there are a couple of countries worldwide that offer a self-employment visa which allows you to stay in their country long-term as an artist, freelancer, digital nomad, etc. (So far I’ve learned that Germany, the Netherlands, Italy and Dubai offer this type of visa so go and inquire with their respective embassies to know more info about this).

Working Holiday Visas. If you’re aged 18 to 35, you can try this special visa that serves as a residence permit. It allows you to stay in a another country for 1 to 2 years and you can either work or study during that time [check wikipedia]

platypelloid:
@ifegy,you are mostly appreciated!, I am aware about those info,however, I have not started processing atall,however,I have done ielts,and I had overall of 6.0;

Speaking 7.0
Reading 6.0
Writing. 6.0
Listening 5.0

Done on Feb 2014.

Maybe you should do some more research into the process. As pointed out, it appears several programs, Federal and Provincial, require to get a job offer before you immigrate. If that is the case, and you do get a job as a doctor that way, then that answers your worry about driving cabs, right? Go www.cic.gc.ca; check the thread on nairaland on express entry; get more info; find out if you have to do certain qualifying medical exams; find out how much doctors earn and where the greatest demand is for them (what province? Cities or small towns?); use the info to make decisions and the picture will get clearer. Cheers

platypelloid:
Thanks all for your comments.
Who has travelled to Canada or currently there
Your keen advice is sought after.
Am afraid ,will I be able to get work there?
Kindly advice!
Or I set up my biz in Nigeria??

Have you gone through the immigration process? I believe express entry now requires you to have a job offer from an employer before you immigrate. There are also provincial nominee programs with different requirements. There is at least one thread in the travel section on Canadian immigration.

Have you had your certification accredited by the relevant Canadian bodies? Or at least looked into that?

Have you tried looking at Canadian job postings for your area to see what kind of education, skills and experience they typically ask for, to determine how you stack up in that regard?

Lots of immigrants have come from around the world, worked hard and succeeded. All the best.

obicentlis:
House, my leave now is December and I have appointment on the 1st of December.


My salary account is just normal but I've a personal account that I've a lump sum. I don't want to start lodging money into the account now.
Should I use my other account together with my salary account?

You probably should; otherwise it will look as though you were lodging money in the salary account simply to look as if you had sufficient money for visa purposes.

mandonnels:

can u help me with d links to d threads pls?

Scroll through the nairaland travel section

https://www.nairaland.com/2098236/general-german-visa-enquiries-part
https://www.nairaland.com/1972275/lets-talk-estonia
https://www.nairaland.com/351402/north-cyprus
https://www.nairaland.com/1064724/studying-finland-free-tuition

patnkwegu:
Hello Everybody,

I have some problem with the UK Boarder.I was stopped at the heathrow last year 2014 airport that I have a Nigerian fake arrival stamp on my passport.So i was deported next day and since then I have been thinking of what to do to reapply..I really need someone that can explain to me if I can apply or what to do before I can apply again.

Well, first of all, did you have a fake stamp?

bemagnify:
*confused * u guys shud suggest a cheap University for me in any European country plssssssss... Am going for LL. M(master in law,)

Check the threads in the travel section on studying in Germany, Finland, Estonia, North Cyprus, etc.

mandonnels:

i knw dat of canada might take upto #2.5M .
so let's say #1M

Check the threads in the travel section on studying in Germany, Finland, Estonia, North Cyprus, etc.

bugativeron:


I wont publish his number. That is taken it too far.

On the contrary, spreading information about scammers helps others avoid falling into the same trap. It also lets the scammers know their days are numbered. They only operate with impunity if they know no one will take action against them. Go to scamdigger.com, for instance, for pictures and email addresses used by scam artists. The more info there is for the public about 'Ben', the more likely his days in the 'business' are numbered.