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Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 4:26am On Sep 18 |
If you have the full name of the person and the state/city or zip code the person lives, you may be able to find some information via this link https://www.fastpeoplesearch.com/ search the name and see what info is in the public FameGlory: |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 9:21pm On Jun 05 |
JaySterling: Unless you want to pay 100% in cash..otherwise, practically impossible 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 9:55pm On May 12 |
You need to make more research before you make a definite decision. Florida right now has stringent immigration laws that is driving undocumented folks out of the state. I have no information about the crime rate in Baltimore, MD. Possibly some other folks living out there can assist in giving you first hand information. Best of luck. anamo: |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 9:52pm On May 12 |
Yes you can. Its faster its the kid is below 21 and unmarried. Married kids and above 21 falls under the 2B catergory. You will need to file i-130 with USCIS, note that the average wait time may exceed 2 - 3 years or depending on when your PD becomes current. More information can be found here https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-green-card-holders-permanent-residents File by yourself (it's doable) or talk to a lawyer. Best of luck ! oyewilliams: |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 2:33pm On May 02 |
tayeby78: Hi, Houston Texas is an ideal place to start life afresh especially as immigrants. The city has a laaarge population of Africans particularly Nigerians so intergrating should not be a problem. In terms of housing, it would depend on if you are looking to buy or rent, for rentage, try look for zip codes with good schools for the kids (this is very important). Read their reviews on google and you may call the schools ahead for more information. Jobs, should not be too much of a hassle since you are coming in with green cards. Scouting around for data analysis/business analysis jobs, there are quite a few out there. Fir your hubby, he may need to re-certify or something like that if he wants to practise in the pharma field. Overall, your choice of Texas is a good one. I once attended a party in houston that the next building is filled with NIgerian churches, from ground up to the 3rd floor. That tells you that Nigerian churches litters every where. lol All the best ! 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 2:24am On Mar 10 |
Unless you are searching for a serviced apartment, most times, tenants pay their utilities separately. Typical, you may budget an extra 150 bucks for "nepa", water and gas...for internet, you may call any major isp within your choice area to find out their plans for an apartment. Spectrum, ATT, Verizon, Tmobile all have good plans. Best of luck ! RaniOpe: |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 2:20am On Mar 10 |
Hi, Welcome to DFW !!! I live within the metroplex as well. For jobs, are you seeking for jobs specific to your field? Or any other field.. I would advise you constantly check the career portals of major engineering coys like texas instruments, salesforce etc. We have quite a few within the metroplex. You may also register with major recruitment agencies like roberthalf, davron.net and nesc.com ( you can also use google to your advantage) This land will favor you. Once again, welcome ! cuteboy2: 3 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 12:24am On Jan 06 |
DFW metroplex is a vibrant city towards north Texas. Its also multi-cultural, having a large percentage of Hispanics, Indians, Africans especially Nigerians. We hardly have natural disasters like tornadoes et al unlike other cities in US. For the weather, hardly do we experience snows, the winter can be quite chilly, summers are extremely hot. Jobs, there is quite alot of industries around here, including 24 fortune 500 headquarters. So, if you wanna hustle, you got a place here. Transportation Public transport exists in some areas within the city but I would advise anyone that wants to live a life of ease to get a car. DFW is almost as big as Lagos, Taal17: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 3:18pm On Jan 05 |
Like someone said, use zillow.com realtor.com to check prices. It will surely range anywhere from $900 to $1700 monthly depending on zip codes and environment. adedammy009: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 6:05pm On Jan 02 |
Got your point !!! getting that first corporate job can be the hardest but never give up, keep applying. Also, you may wanna focus on going through recruitment agencies, they have their ways of taking you through the door. All the best !!! molybdenum0012: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 9:08pm On Jan 01 |
Try using job agencies like Robert Half. Have your resume modified towards US template and try linkedin/otta.com/glassdoor etc molybdenum0012: |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 9:05pm On Jan 01 |
Sure ! I live within the DFW metroplex. Here has alot of African/Nigerians concentration with loads of naija food. Great weather for the most part of the year too. Its all good! I would advise new migrants coming in from naija or UK to see Texas as an option. Taal17: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by Okunrimeta: 7:41pm On Dec 29, 2023 |
Happy New Year to everyone ! I recently re-joined Nairaland after a long hiatus and I hope to be a good resource here. I currently live in Texas, feel free to ask any question(s). |
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