Congrats to everyone who has gone through interview process.

Lots to do and think about right now.
Air tickets
USA is really large, treat every state like a country. One person's experience in Minnesota is different from another's experience in Alabama.
I know it's expensive but do try to get flights as close to your final destination as possible. It might be tempting to do some journeys by coach(luxurious bus) but if you have a lot of luggage then it's not a good option. Coach station maybe a long distance from airport.

Soft landing
It's okay to do soft landing..arrive in the US and stay for 2/3 months and come back. It might give you time to regroup, understand what you will face and how better to prepare for your new country. Just make sure you return within 6 months.

Transcripts and Certificates
Please take your original academic certificates with you. Reach out to your universities to get your student copy of your transcript.
There are jobs that will require you to have your foreign certificates evaluated.Although they may need your institution to send it directly to them, they will also require your original certificates so bring them with you.

No academic records? No problem
No worries, USA is a country of certification. Lots of jobs require us based certification to qualify so you have plenty opportunities to learn something new and earn income.
Take advantage of learning opportunities around you.
USA has a lot of job specialisation..what one person would do in Nigeria is split into what 5 people would do abroad.

Living with your host
Lowe your expectations, it's a different country a different culture. Paying all bills on a monthly basis put pressure on people no matter how much you think you know them. Be grateful for whatever they offer and quickly find ways to sustain yourself and contribute to household chores and expenses even if it's a little,. Always contribute regularly. If all you can afford is the type of bread the family eats then make sure that's what you buy regularly.
Lastly
SSN and Credit cards
Don't get carried away by credit cards, research online how to use them to you financial benefit. Don't just listen to what people tell you about using CC
Guard your SSN, it's not uncommon that even some hosts will use your SSN to claim tax returns, sell to those will use same to give those who can't work those details to find work, or use them to apply for CC with your details.
Asides from opening an bank account I don't think there's anyone else who needs your SSN.
When in doubt ask whoever it why they need it and if you're not satisfied just go online and see what you get.

Shine your eye..there are many scammers in the US.
text scams , phone call scams etc

All the best in your new life

Taal17:
Congrats to everyone who has gone through interview process.

Lots to do and think about right now.
Air tickets
USA is really large, treat every state like a country. One person's experience in Minnesota is different from another's experience in Alabama.
I know it's expensive but do try to get flights as close to your final destination as possible. It might be tempting to do some journeys by coach(luxurious bus) but if you have a lot of luggage then it's not a good option. Coach station maybe a long distance from airport.

Soft landing
It's okay to do soft landing..arrive in the US and stay for 2/3 months and come back. It might give you time to regroup, understand what you will face and how better to prepare for your new country. Just make sure you return within 6 months.

Transcripts and Certificates
Please take your original academic certificates with you. Reach out to your universities to get your student copy of your transcript.
There are jobs that will require your to have your foreign certificates evaluated and although they may need your institution to send it directly to them, they will also require your original certificates so bring them with you.

No academic records? No problem
No worries, USA is a country of certification. Lots of jobs require us based certification to qualify so you have plenty opportunities to learn something new and earn income.
Take advantage of learning opportunities around you.
USA has a lot of job specialisation..what one person would do in Nigeria is split into what 5 people would do abroad.

Living with your host
Lowe your expectations, it's a different country a different culture. Paying all bills on a monthly basis put pressure on people no matter how much you think you know them. Be grateful for whatever they offer and quickly find ways to sustain yourself and contribute to household chores and expenses even if it's a little, always contribute regularly. If all you can afford is buying the type of bread the family eats then make sure that's what you buy regularly.
Lastly
SSN and Credit cards
Don't get carried away by credit cards, research online how to use them to you financial benefit. Don't just listen to what people tell you about using CC
Guard your SSN, it's not uncommon that even some hosts will use your SSN to claim tax returns, sell to those will use same to give those who can't work those details to find work, or use them to apply for CC with your details.
Asides from opening an bank account I don't think there's anyone else who needs your SSN.
When in doubt ask whoever it why they need it and if you're not satisfied just go online and see what you get.

Shine your eye..there are many scammers in the US.
text scams , phone call scams etc

All the best in your new life

Nice input! What do you know or say about folks from Nigeria, moving to Texas with respect to driving? They have been driving for years in Nigeria. What applies? I know in Canada, Ontario may allow you to challenge G or G2. Getting believable extract from Nigerian embassy, Ottawa may waive some wait time to challenge the G. I don't even know what is obtainable in other provinces. Everyone does G1, though.

aestake:

Nice input! What do you know or say about folks from Nigeria, moving to Texas with respect to driving? They have been driving for years in Nigeria. What applies? I know in Canada, Ontario may allow you to challenge G or G2. Getting believable extract from Nigerian embassy, Ottawa may waive some wait time to challenge the G. I don't even know what is obtainable in other provinces. Everyone does G1, though.

You have to check the DMV site specific to Texas.. Each date has its own regulations. I doubt you need driving transcripts sha, just your FRSC license is enough

They would usually have a section on that site with regards to using a foreign driver's license and for how long. Eventually you would still need a state license.

A car is a necessity in Texas, I do not believe they have trains , and considering the land mass of Texas is just slightly smaller than Nigeria then driving is a necessity.

Taal17:


You have to check the DMV site specific to Texas.. Each date has its own regulations. I doubt you need driving transcripts sha, just your FRSC license is enough

They would usually have a section on that site with regards to using a foreign driver's license and for how long. Eventually you would still need a state license.

A car is a necessity in Texas, I do not believe they have trains , and considering the land mass of Texas is just slightly smaller than Nigeria then driving is a necessity.

This is so cool. I'll let him know and his bro is there too.

Abeg I need help..after paying the aos documents fee ,I don fill the questionaire ds184 form,,the place for civil documents is showing NA .not available.. abeg where am I suppose to upload my police report and passport?

Thanks for sharing!

Taal17:
Congrats to everyone who has gone through interview process.

Lots to do and think about right now.
Air tickets
USA is really large, treat every state like a country. One person's experience in Minnesota is different from another's experience in Alabama.
I know it's expensive but do try to get flights as close to your final destination as possible. It might be tempting to do some journeys by coach(luxurious bus) but if you have a lot of luggage then it's not a good option. Coach station maybe a long distance from airport.

Soft landing
It's okay to do soft landing..arrive in the US and stay for 2/3 months and come back. It might give you time to regroup, understand what you will face and how better to prepare for your new country. Just make sure you return within 6 months.

Transcripts and Certificates
Please take your original academic certificates with you. Reach out to your universities to get your student copy of your transcript.
There are jobs that will require you to have your foreign certificates evaluated.Although they may need your institution to send it directly to them, they will also require your original certificates so bring them with you.

No academic records? No problem
No worries, USA is a country of certification. Lots of jobs require us based certification to qualify so you have plenty opportunities to learn something new and earn income.
Take advantage of learning opportunities around you.
USA has a lot of job specialisation..what one person would do in Nigeria is split into what 5 people would do abroad.

Living with your host
Lowe your expectations, it's a different country a different culture. Paying all bills on a monthly basis put pressure on people no matter how much you think you know them. Be grateful for whatever they offer and quickly find ways to sustain yourself and contribute to household chores and expenses even if it's a little,. Always contribute regularly. If all you can afford is the type of bread the family eats then make sure that's what you buy regularly.
Lastly
SSN and Credit cards
Don't get carried away by credit cards, research online how to use them to you financial benefit. Don't just listen to what people tell you about using CC
Guard your SSN, it's not uncommon that even some hosts will use your SSN to claim tax returns, sell to those will use same to give those who can't work those details to find work, or use them to apply for CC with your details.
Asides from opening an bank account I don't think there's anyone else who needs your SSN.
When in doubt ask whoever it why they need it and if you're not satisfied just go online and see what you get.

Shine your eye..there are many scammers in the US.
text scams , phone call scams etc

All the best in your new life

aestake:

Wait for your PD to be current. They are currently at 01 Apr 10. After that, embassy will deal with NVC and select the batch to be called for interviews (depends on Lagos embassy's capacity and your DQ). Overall, the bulletin may start moving from October. There has been no movement since last July in most family-based categories. Finally, after you become current, you wait for like a month (my friend's experience) and you are scheduled for the interview (interview letter sent to you). You may start getting your passports valid and ready, attestation to births, police character reports etc.

Listen carefully ur turn to get interview letter depends on ur documentary qualify date, if ur priority date is current u are only qualify to received 60 days letter from NVC until NVC reach ur documentary qualify date u are not entitle to received IL. NVC Schedule IL base on documentary date Not priority date since 2020 convids-19,der is a lot of backlog for every cases. for example my priority date became current August 2021 last month i received my IL 3 Years of waiting, ur own might not up to that just sample. Dont prepare yet oooo wait till NVC send u IL u will still have enough time to do ur preparation .

I got an empty mail from you about a month ago, emailed you back but there was no response.
I'm sorry that the finalization of your visa was delayed. I suggest you send both the requested original birth certificate of your petitioner and your international passport, as the embassy usually collects applicants international passport and give it back through DHL with the visa.

bonawaja:
Good Information but you should have given out this information earlier after your interview i send u message since july to let us know how ur interview goes before we that have interview in August now iam a victim i went with the photocopy of my petitioner birth cert cause he has lost d original but during my interview the consular ask me to get his original birth or attestation from NPC and send it tru DHL and that is what am processing right now .
Again is anyone has idea if u were ask to send document in other to finalize ur visa process,is the only d document only or with my international passport i will send together tru DHL
well done Exhausted03 for all d information there is nothing to say u have said it all
Congratulations

Please when will I likely get my IL. Dq March 2021, priority date is current April 2015. F11 family based category.

bonawaja:

Listen carefully ur turn to get interview letter depends on ur documentary qualify date, if ur priority date is current u are only qualify to received 60 days letter from NVC until NVC reach ur documentary qualify date u are not entitle to received IL. NVC Schedule IL base on documentary date Not priority date since 2020 convids-19,der is a lot of backlog for every cases. for example my priority date became current August 2021 last month i received my IL 3 Years of waiting, ur own might not up to that just sample. Dont prepare yet oooo wait till NVC send u IL u will still have enough time to do ur preparation .

Wrong quoting. By the way, my friend and his sis never got the 60-day email post currency but their other two siblings did. The former got ILs straight up and that was a surprise.

Taal17:
Congrats to everyone who has gone through interview process.

Lots to do and think about right now.
Air tickets
USA is really large, treat every state like a country. One person's experience in Minnesota is different from another's experience in Alabama.
I know it's expensive but do try to get flights as close to your final destination as possible. It might be tempting to do some journeys by coach(luxurious bus) but if you have a lot of luggage then it's not a good option. Coach station maybe a long distance from airport.

Soft landing
It's okay to do soft landing..arrive in the US and stay for 2/3 months and come back. It might give you time to regroup, understand what you will face and how better to prepare for your new country. Just make sure you return within 6 months.

Transcripts and Certificates
Please take your original academic certificates with you. Reach out to your universities to get your student copy of your transcript.
There are jobs that will require you to have your foreign certificates evaluated.Although they may need your institution to send it directly to them, they will also require your original certificates so bring them with you.

No academic records? No problem
No worries, USA is a country of certification. Lots of jobs require us based certification to qualify so you have plenty opportunities to learn something new and earn income.
Take advantage of learning opportunities around you.
USA has a lot of job specialisation..what one person would do in Nigeria is split into what 5 people would do abroad.

Living with your host
Lowe your expectations, it's a different country a different culture. Paying all bills on a monthly basis put pressure on people no matter how much you think you know them. Be grateful for whatever they offer and quickly find ways to sustain yourself and contribute to household chores and expenses even if it's a little,. Always contribute regularly. If all you can afford is the type of bread the family eats then make sure that's what you buy regularly.
Lastly
SSN and Credit cards
Don't get carried away by credit cards, research online how to use them to you financial benefit. Don't just listen to what people tell you about using CC
Guard your SSN, it's not uncommon that even some hosts will use your SSN to claim tax returns, sell to those will use same to give those who can't work those details to find work, or use them to apply for CC with your details.
Asides from opening an bank account I don't think there's anyone else who needs your SSN.
When in doubt ask whoever it why they need it and if you're not satisfied just go online and see what you get.

Shine your eye..there are many scammers in the US.
text scams , phone call scams etc

All the best in your new life

I'd like you to be specific on the types of certifications academically or vocationally one can get in the USA, especially someone without prior school records in Nigeria.

Thanks for the great piece

internationalman:


I'd like you to be specific on the types of certifications academically or vocationally one can get in the USA, especially someone without prior school records in Nigeria.

Thanks for the great piece

When you come first
Each career choice has its skills certifications
Some just require you to have GED which is actually easier than WAEC.

So for example Trade skills have certifications, e.g electrical work, welding, plumbing , general labor etc. These have different certs and some have apprenticeships. Occupational health and Safety certs.
Health sector has different career choices , you can be a medical biller, a nurse assistant, home health aide many of these don't need a university degree.

Hospitality sector , etc

So if you have a sector you're interested in them you can look at the certifications in that area and you can get them to move up in the that sector.
Community colleges give different certificates, some certifications come from the training body so it may be online.

Taal17:


You have to check the DMV site specific to Texas.. Each date has its own regulations. I doubt you need driving transcripts sha, just your FRSC license is enough

They would usually have a section on that site with regards to using a foreign driver's license and for how long. Eventually you would still need a state license.

A car is a necessity in Texas, I do not believe they have trains , and considering the land mass of Texas is just slightly smaller than Nigeria then driving is a necessity.

You can say the public transport in Texas is not as effective as other states around the US, but they have the metro bus and the light rail

Good day to the gurus in the house ,pls am asking this on behalf of someone as am also a novice to this
Is f4 visa route still open or not
If yes what's the duration time
Thanks

bonawaja:
Good Information but you should have given out this information earlier after your interview i send u message since july to let us know how ur interview goes before we that have interview in August now iam a victim i went with the photocopy of my petitioner birth cert cause he has lost d original but during my interview the consular ask me to get his original birth or attestation from NPC and send it tru DHL and that is what am processing right now .
Again is anyone has idea if u were ask to send document in other to finalize ur visa process,is the only d document only or with my international passport i will send together tru DHL
well done Exhausted03 for all d information there is nothing to say u have said it all
Congratulations

That's the more reason a WhatsApp group is needed, where help and assistance can be given on time to avoid lil delays/issues that can be avoided. Nvc on Nairaland has really reduce in prompt/delay in response for immediate help for questions. I would suggest if there's already a WhatsApp group for other's to join, pls put us thru tnx 08103193834

woffie:
Good day to the gurus in the house ,pls am asking this on behalf of someone as am also a novice to this
Is f4 visa route still open or not
If yes what's the duration time
Thanks

YES and it is over 17 yrs now. If Trump wins, he might try to scrap it.

Taal17:


When you come first
Each career choice has its skills certifications
Some just require you to have GED which is actually easier than WAEC.

So for example Trade skills have certifications, e.g electrical work, welding, plumbing , general labor etc. These have different certs and some have apprenticeships. Occupational health and Safety certs.
Health sector has different career choices , you can be a medical biller, a nurse assistant, home health aide many of these don't need a university degree.

Hospitality sector , etc

So if you have a sector you're interested in them you can look at the certifications in that area and you can get them to move up in the that sector.
Community colleges give different certificates, some certifications come from the training body so it may be online.

What about mechanic?

Taal17:


When you come first
Each career choice has its skills certifications
Some just require you to have GED which is actually easier than WAEC.

So for example Trade skills have certifications, e.g electrical work, welding, plumbing , general labor etc. These have different certs and some have apprenticeships. Occupational health and Safety certs.
Health sector has different career choices , you can be a medical biller, a nurse assistant, home health aide many of these don't need a university degree.

Hospitality sector , etc

So if you have a sector you're interested in them you can look at the certifications in that area and you can get them to move up in the that sector.
Community colleges give different certificates, some certifications come from the training body so it may be online.

Wow, thanks. This is very helpful

Mikkyjuicy1234:



That's the more reason a WhatsApp group is needed, where help and assistance can be given on time to avoid lil delays/issues that can be avoided. Nvc on Nairaland has really reduce in prompt/delay in response for immediate help for questions. I would suggest if there's already a WhatsApp group for other's to join, pls put us thru tnx 08103193834

Create the group,make we join ..

If you want to apply for your sibling I think it may be best to get someone to marry him/her.
F4 route will take another 17-18 years.

woffie:
Good day to the gurus in the house ,pls am asking this on behalf of someone as am also a novice to this
Is f4 visa route still open or not
If yes what's the duration time
Thanks

Has anyone picked up their passport with visa?

Did you wait for SMS or just the message on the ustravel website that your passport is ready for pickup?

It should be really soon because people that were dq'd in December 2020 have attended interviews

SirVickk:
Please when will I likely get my IL. Dq March 2021, priority date is current April 2015. F11 family based category.

Belle777:
If you want to apply for your sibling I think it may be best to get someone to marry him/her.
F4 route will take another 17-18 years.

Is getting married that easy?

Guys.
Passport collected.

You don't have to wait for a text from DHL. Just check the ustravel website for update. You sha need a photocopy of a valid ID card.

I'm telling you what my dad's cousin did for all his siblings. It's much faster than spending 15-20 years.

aestake:

Is getting married that easy?

aestake:

Is getting married that easy?

E get people wey there hustle na to wife any immigrant who fit pay

Belle777:
I'm telling you what my dad's cousin did for all his siblings. It's much faster than spending 15-20 years.

I know but most ain't real.

stacyadams:

E get people wey there hustle na to wife any immigrant who fit pay

That one too. Some will even come to Africa, get pregnant and refuse to file for you. Na so you will just born a child you will never see. Finally immigrants' love is only for USC

Thanks for your update, I was about to ask.
There is no update on our UStravel docs webpage. Interview was 18 business days ago. I plan on just leaving for Lagos to see if it's available.
If anyone has experienced this or has any tips please chip in.

Belle777:
Guys.
Passport collected.

You don't have to wait for a text from DHL. Just check the ustravel website for update. You sha need a photocopy of a valid ID card.

Belle777:
I'm telling you what my dad's cousin did for all his siblings. It's much faster than spending 15-20 years.

so basically his siblings did fake marriages just to get to the USA

Good morning 🙂
I can see you're just waking up

hammed71:
so basically his siblings did fake marriages just to get to the USA

Belle777:
It should be really soon because people that were dq'd in December 2020 have attended interviews

Oh so Lagos has reached December 2020 DQ for F11? Pls who do you know that already got interviewed with a dq from December 2020? My dq is July 2021