cosade:


How do you explain your being away from work for a period of six months if your work is so much valued by your employers?

the organisation I work for encourages staff to develop outselves academically for this reason staff members are perrmitted to go for academic development but shouldn't exceed a year, besides it will be a plus to my academic achievements as I will be due for promotion in the next few months

pandamonium:
Greeting great house and congrats to those who are about leaving for the US.

Please I have a few things I need the experts to clarify for me.

I have gained admission for Spring 2018 in a University and their Cost of attendance is about $18k. However, that is not my 1st Choice school. If after securing my visa and traveling to the US, and I get admission into my more preferred university for Fall 2018 which offer GA and tuition waiver, can I do a transfer? And if yes, do I have to return immediately to Nigeria or I can chill in the states till I can resume in my preferred institution?

Please what are the chances that I wouldn't be out of status?

Walspring, Lagosismyhome, imperioux, justwise, lagosniv, iekene

It is possible to transfer as I just did that. I transferred without spending a semester at my current school. I arrived early this month.

AfonjaBoston:


Nigerians and "I must have car" mentality

They just wan begin enter street sharpaly.

No be so . cool head down. Plan yourself and hop into those smelly public buses. Enjoy the pain of real hustle save and have enough liquid cash I repeat liquid cash growing moustache in the bank while reading like say tomorrow no dey

You can start thinking of car or motor after at least a semester

Just to be clear.. I said NEED not MUST . Where i stay you need a Car.. You cant rely on the Buses cos they pass every 15 Minutes and where you are going might be far from the bustop . If there were buses i for nor complain. In Nigeria i never had a car and didn't even complain, all my friends had cars, In fact i don't even know how to drive now. Here i Have to trek 25 Minutes before getting to school without bus. To go anywhere i have to use lyft or uber. If you see me trecking sef i am sure you would pity me and buy me a car cos am literally the only one trecking on the road. Oyibo sef they pity me..

mudi1012:
I thank God i had a wonderful flight with Turkish airlines to the US...My POE experience was easy and not easy ..The officer just wanted to tackle me for no reason but he told me straight that he is the one allowing me in and not the school as we talked ...The guy made me angry but i kept my cool .

ME :Good morning (gave him my passport and I-20)
Officer :so why are you here ?
me :i am here to study
officer :what will you be studying?
ME : Sociology
Officer :have you paid for you studies
Me :Not yet i will do that once i get to the school
Officer :Why haven't you paid ? aren't you suppose to pay before you come
Me :i have spoken to my admission specialist ,I will do that once i get to school sir ,i have enough funds to pay for my tuition that was why the school gave me admission...they already contacted the bank in Nigeria
Officer :Are you sure ? do you have enough fund ? how much do you have on you ?
Me :I have $4000 on me at the moment sir....(baba eyes open )
Officer :started talking in spanish to another lady who is also an officer...then he told her with all the scams that going on ...(i just dey boil for inside ..i change face for ham ) after that he just took finger print and stamped me in ...

Currently in Houston chilling with my best friend ...Good luck to those coming to US ,Mehn God bless America .


NB: Please if you are coming to the USA and you intend to buy a flight ticket to the state you'll be schooling at the airport ,make sure you book the flight from naija ,i suffer tire oo i thought i would get a flight from JFk to Houston not knowing i will enter one chance .All the airlines are fully booked and the rest is history ...Buy your connecting flight ticket before you leave oooo if not you go waka tire ..JFK is so big ooo ...I spent the Night at Laguadia airport which was very cold ...Don't make that mistake ooo

-There's nothing to be scared off ...just tell them why you're here ...Don't carry indomie and declare what ever food stuff you have ,to avoid secondary screening because they know we Nigerians always carry food stuff when you say NO ..automatically you will be placed for secondary screening

Currently in Houston chilling with my best friend ...Good luck to those coming to US ,Mehn God bless America .

welcome! I dey houston now too.

iekene:


Just to be clear.. I said NEED not MUST . Where i stay you need a Car.. You cant rely on the Buses cos they pass every 15 Minutes and where you are going might be far from the bustop . If there were buses i for nor complain. In Nigeria i never had a car and didn't even complain, all my friends had cars, In fact i don't even know how to drive now. Here i Have to trek 25 Minutes before getting to school without bus. To go anywhere i have to use lyft or uber. If you see me trecking sef i am sure you would pity me and buy me a car cos am literally the only one trecking on the road. Oyibo sef they pity me..

You are lucky you even have buses .

Very simple all you NEED to do is plan at least 125mins. Ahead of your appointment and hit the road there is a bus going to where ever you are going.

Know the routes and time sometimes it is pasted at the busstop stand or use GPS for your phone and select the bus option .You will be fine.

Your suffering. Now is part of the hustle.

When I first got to the united states over 11 years ago not even on student visa

Boy if I tell you the waka whey I waka for snow ;.

But all of that na part of old story.
Cool your head down . you need the exercise . to waka no dey kill person

vivyval:

Twood, I have been following your obscure comments about God in all of your posts here; what really did God do to you? It's quiet nauseating ! Please, keep your obvious hatred for God to yourself and do what this thread is for!

You jumped the gun, you should have asked me to clarify my stance first. As is typical of the overly religious Nigerian, you seem to equate "love for god" with ubiquitous using of his name, even when it is not relevant. I do not understand why corrupt people, people who don't prepare in advance, the lazy and those seeking to abuse laws think that god blesses anything they do, as long as they add his name to it. The Bible is clear, God isn't mocked, whatsoever a man does, that shall he reap. I love God... but it's not those that shout lord lord who will enter into the kingdom.

In the very same post by the fellow seeking God for favor for a visa, it is quite obvious many of his proposed visa responses were rehearsed lies. But yet he asks god to bless his labor! Let's be clear, the average Nigerian is about the most religious individual on earth. I guarantee it has zero to do with genuine faith, but a false religiosity borne out of lack and frustration. I'm not impressed by your loud prayers when you need a visa, it's what you do with your faith when no one is watching or when you have all you need that matters most. Good luck.

thanks boss

akins2016:

welcome! I dey houston now too.

cosade:


God is not same as "god".

At least someone got the clear distinction I made.

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Folsy:
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FEMALE CO-OCCUPANT NEEDED.
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Would you like a transgender?I am one.. ..Just joking

Hello,

Edakun!!

This thread is beginning to look like Linda ikeji's blog

Some individuals have decided to be too sensitive, some insensitive. Then we see situations where people go back and forth with words

Please let us all focus on the purpose of this thread so people can learn and give information

Warm regards

TWoods:


You jumped the gun, you should have asked me to clarify my stance first. As is typical of the overly religious Nigerian, you seem to equate "love for god" with ubiquitous using of his name, even when it is not relevant. I do not understand why corrupt people, people who don't prepare in advance, the lazy and those seeking to abuse laws think that god blesses anything they do, as long as they add his name to it. The Bible is clear, God isn't mocked, whatsoever a man does, that shall he reap. I love God... but it's not those that shout lord lord who will enter into the kingdom.

In the very same post by the fellow seeking God for favor for a visa, it is quite obvious many of his proposed visa responses were rehearsed lies. But yet he asks god to bless his labor! Let's be clear, the average Nigerian is about the most religious individual on earth. I guarantee it has zero to do with genuine faith, but a false religiosity borne out of lack and frustration. I'm not impressed by your loud prayers when you need a visa, it's what you do with your faith when no one is watching or when you have all you need that matters most. Good luck.

We are Nigerians and therefore saddled with the innate belief in God from time immemorial. A typical Nigerian believes that God will do everything for him/her. Understand my point, am not imposing belief in God on you, by all means, believe in anything that you fancy; but bringing the contempt to the public demoralizes the many that put their belief in God. For me, being spiritual does not mean suspension of the brain.
Writing 'God', or 'god' makes no difference in this context.
Some peeps here have had the worst interview, but somehow, they got the white paper, while some, after their top-notch preparations and dependence on self were denied. It's all about hardwork and grace. I just wanted to point this out. Cheers.

@LagosismyHome, damn! Do you ever sleep?

DeeTus:
@LagosismyHome, damn! Do you ever sleep?

Lol.... still sleeping with one eyes open

You too go sleep

vivyval:

We are Nigerians and therefore saddled with the innate belief in God from time immemorial. A typical Nigerian believes that God will do everything for him/her. Understand my point, am not imposing belief in God on you, by all means, believe in anything that you fancy; but bringing the contempt to the public demoralizes the many that put their belief in God. For me, being spiritual does not mean suspension of the brain.
Writing 'God', or 'god' makes no difference in this context.
Some peeps here have had the worst interview, but somehow, they got the white paper, while some, after their top-notch preparations and dependence on self were denied. It's all about hardwork and grace. I just wanted to point this out. Cheers.

Me I no fit laugh for both of you. What I know be say: That Amelica, if person no truly believe in God, he can easily believe no God exists with easy life and access to basic necessity of life.

vivyval:

We are Nigerians and therefore saddled with the innate belief in God from time immemorial. A typical Nigerian believes that God will do everything for him/her. Understand my point, am not imposing belief in God on you, by all means, believe in anything that you fancy; but bringing the contempt to the public demoralizes the many that put their belief in God. For me, being spiritual does not mean suspension of the brain.
Writing 'God', or 'god' makes no difference in this context.
Some peeps here have had the worst interview, but somehow, they got the white paper, while some, after their top-notch preparations and dependence on self were denied. It's all about hardwork and grace. I just wanted to point this out. Cheers.

Not to belabour the point, but the highlighted is just false. We are no more "saddled" (it's not by force really) with an "innate belief" in a God than any other peoples on earth. We are simply religious because it's the last resort for a people racked with poverty and little to no hope. You are not imposing belief in God on me, i am a practicing christian myself... i just find the incessant recourse to "god" here a little too self serving and insincere. We only seem to remember him when we need a visa. Most people here would never fast if they could help it, but they seem to remember to do so when they have a visa interview. Take a cursory look, outside the religion board, this is the only other board that has such overt references to "god"... even at that, it's mostly restricted to visa seeking threads. The very same people, posting on other neutral threads, sound no different from everyone else. Who is deceiving who...

To address the visa issue, the idea that God granted you a visa is complete nonsense. You are granted one if the Visa Officer feels you are qualified for one. Cheers as well.

You are very right bro

DeeTus:
Ok. Try to explain clearly on why you want to go for this training and the benefits for you and your country. Because surely, the VO would ask you this vocational training.

Also, I want to you tell that it's somehow difficult to get a visa on training if you are applying alone, than a company. As a result, you have try as much as you can to convince the CO.

LagosismyHome:


Lol.... still sleeping with one eyes open

You too go sleep

Sleep with one eye open? Hahahahaha. This reminds me when I was at NYSC camp. In my room we were like 15 guys. My bed was at the window. I always sleep with one eye opened. Something happened one night and my roomies got to know that I don't usually sleep at night.

Fodio84:
the organisation I work for encourages staff to develop outselves academically for this reason staff members are perrmitted to go for academic development but shouldn't exceed a year, besides it will be a plus to my academic achievements as I will be due for promotion in the next few months

No serious organisation will encourage such, even in the public service where study leave (with or without pay) is allowed, it is highly regulated.

What is encouraged in serious business entities are professional education like ICAN, done on part-time basis (which of course should not distrup business activities) and short courses not lasting more than two weeks.

No VO will buy that explanation.

vivyval:

We are Nigerians and therefore saddled with the innate belief in God from time immemorial. A typical Nigerian believes that God will do everything for him/her. Understand my point, am not imposing belief in God on you, by all means, believe in anything that you fancy; but bringing the contempt to the public demoralizes the many that put their belief in God. For me, being spiritual does not mean suspension of the brain.
Writing 'God', or 'god' makes no difference in this context.
Some peeps here have had the worst interview, but somehow, they got the white paper, while some, after their top-notch preparations and dependence on self were denied. It's all about hardwork and grace. I just wanted to point this out. Cheers.

.The bolded is a big laugh. How is a believe in god an innate desire.? If not for parent and society brainwashing, no-one will give a fccckkk about God. We were all born without knowing any damn religion. Ever wonder most people( if not all) assumes the religion of their parents and/or the religion prevalent in their geography of origin.

God is man-made IMHO. I am sure God(s) - if it/they exist does not care a hoot about human welfare on planet earth.

iekene:


Just to be clear.. I said NEED not MUST . Where i stay you need a Car.. You cant rely on the Buses cos they pass every 15 Minutes and where you are going might be far from the bustop . If there were buses i for nor complain. In Nigeria i never had a car and didn't even complain, all my friends had cars, In fact i don't even know how to drive now. Here i Have to trek 25 Minutes before getting to school without bus. To go anywhere i have to use lyft or uber. If you see me trecking sef i am sure you would pity me and buy me a car cos am literally the only one trecking on the road. Oyibo sef they pity me..

I can relate with you, in most states in USA having a car is a necessity.

cosade:


Having a car in US is a necessity not luxury except you're in place like New York, Maryland, DC with good public transportation system.

Bandeco:

.The bolded is a big laugh. How is a believe in god an innate desire.? If not for parent and society brainwashing, no-one will give a fccckkk about God. We were all born without knowing any damn religion. Ever wonder most people( if not all) assumes the religion of their parents and/or the religion prevalent in their geography of origin.

God is man-made IMHO. I am sure God(s) - if it/they exist does not care a hoot about human welfare on planet earth.

Once anyone opens the tap for religion...... the water from the tap just pours and pours and rains in all colours and manners . It can go on for dayssssss

Everyone with his or her own belief and what works for them.

I think Religion helped and kept Nigerians in check and people behaved better when they felt rapture was coming soon as an example . Now you hear so many frightful stories even shooting in church with no fear or regards that i think the society was better when it was a God fearing society

Bandeco:

.The bolded is a big laugh. How is a believe in god an innate desire.? If not for parent and society brainwashing, no-one will give a fccckkk about God. We were all born without knowing any damn religion. Ever wonder most people( if not all) assumes the religion of their parents and/or the religion prevalent in their geography of origin.

God is man-made IMHO. I am sure God(s) - if it/they exist does not care a hoot about human welfare on planet earth.

Please do not make mockery of the Almighty. Some things have happened in your life, you got to realize there's God! Do not be blindfolded.

vivyval:

We are Nigerians and therefore saddled with the innate belief in God from time immemorial. A typical Nigerian believes that God will do everything for him/her. Understand my point, am not imposing belief in God on you, by all means, believe in anything that you fancy; but bringing the contempt to the public demoralizes the many that put their belief in God. For me, being spiritual does not mean suspension of the brain.
Writing 'God', or 'god' makes no difference in this context.
Some peeps here have had the worst interview, but somehow, they got the white paper, while some, after their top-notch preparations and dependence on self were denied. It's all about hardwork and grace. I just wanted to point this out. Cheers.

Bolded
Your post shows you canvass for same " being spiritual with suspension of brain".

Never say God is same as god, it is a sin.

LagosismyHome:


Yes you can transfer and if it the next semester then you dont need to re appear or apply for a new visa you just need an updated i20. Although what.i am sure about is if you are attending the same school

If its change of school and change of semester then i am not sure

Hello good morning,
I am new here and really hope this meets you well. I am really worried right now as my student visa to saints Joseph's university in us was denied yesterday of which I decided to try again but the available date is 22nd of this month and my school's orientation is on the 24th of this month and resumption is on the 28, now I really need you guys advice do you think I should still pay for the visa fee again? Plus I was also thinking I could mail the school to explain my plight to them so they could exempt me from the orientation program (At Least I can use that to defend myself at the embassy if I am ever asked) as the visa would take 3 working days after the approval. Pls get back soon so I don't miss the available appointment again which is 22nd of this month.

Thanks

Seriousbuyer:



Hello good morning,
I am new here and really hope this meets you well. I am really worried right now as my student visa to saints Joseph's university in us was denied yesterday of which I decided to try again but the available date is 22nd of this month and my school's orientation is on the 24th of this month and resumption is on the 28, now I really need you guys advice do you think I should still pay for the visa fee again? Plus I was also thinking I could mail the school to explain my plight to them so they could exempt me from the orientation program (At Least I can use that to defend myself at the embassy if I am ever asked) as the visa would take 3 working days after the approval. Pls get back soon so I don't miss the available appointment again which is 22nd of this month.

Thanks

Yes write to the school and see if they can give you an extension. That would be your first starting point

LagosismyHome:


Yes write to the school and see if they can give you an extension. That would be your first starting point

Ok thanks but dont you think i should book an appointment so I don't miss the date?

Dejanbaba:

It is possible to transfer as I just did that. I transferred without spending a semester at my current school. I arrived early this month.

Ok. Thanks for the info. Pls I would like to know if u transferred to a new semester or to the same semester? ( i.e. from spring to spring or spring to fall; or from fall to fall or from fall to spring)

Lol

iekene:


Just to be clear.. I said NEED not MUST . Where i stay you need a Car.. You cant rely on the Buses cos they pass every 15 Minutes and where you are going might be far from the bustop . If there were buses i for nor complain. In Nigeria i never had a car and didn't even complain, all my friends had cars, In fact i don't even know how to drive now. Here i Have to trek 25 Minutes before getting to school without bus. To go anywhere i have to use lyft or uber. If you see me trecking sef i am sure you would pity me and buy me a car cos am literally the only one trecking on the road. Oyibo sef they pity me..

LagosismyHome:


Yes you can transfer and if it the next semester then you dont need to re appear or apply for a new visa you just need an updated i20. Although what.i am sure about is if you are attending the same school

If its change of school and change of semester then i am not sure

Thanks for ur response. However, it's a different sch and different semester. More precisely, Like school xyz in Texas (spring 2018) to sch ABC in Kentucky (Fall 2018)