Just as predicted snow "ti take over" but as a naija guy I stopped over at African Store on my way home last night to buy extra food stuff

Bishopp007:


1. Like every other immigrant


2. God's favor!

It can be very difficult, frustrating and impossible sometimes to get good/office job in U.S without education and experience on U.S soil despite degree from Nigeria.
I saw the job advert and applied. I spent 6years in naija banking sector before coming here. I told my employer about my education and experience. To cap it all, my employer migrated from Europe as well.

During my application for this job, people around told me it's a waste of time because they have been here for years and they can tell I don't have necessary qualification for the job but I focus on God and try my luck

Thanks for this bro! I really admired your courage and trust in GOD.

I am deeply inspired by your story. Hope you will continue to guide and provide more advice and guidance for your brothers here looking to take same route you 've taken.

Wishing you GOD blessings in all your endeavour.

Good one brother. Following you up like kilode. Please tell us the process you followed to apply for this your visa and your POE at the airport on arrival.

BrightFuture48:

Thanks for this bro! I really admired your courage and trust in GOD.

I am deeply inspired by your story. Hope you will continue to guide and provide more advice and guidance for your brothers here looking to take same route you 've taken.

Wishing you GOD blessings in all your endeavour.

Thanks very bro, I will always try my best to assist and give advice for people who have it in mind to come over here. Though coming to U.S may be difficult task but the stress and risk can never be compare to benefits.

To all aspiring immigrant, keep the hope high and never let your morale down due to rejection or denial.

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it!

Bishopp007:
Hi guys, It feels good to be part of this wonderful forum. Just my simple way of giving back to the forum since 2009.I moved to Chicago, U.S about a year ago. A bit difficult to settle down but all glory to God. I live and work here in Chicago Illinois for about a year now.

I will be updating this thread from time to time or when I have chance. Do not hesitate if you have any question about coming to Chicagoland.

Welcome to Windy City!

nice one bro am also happy for u one day I will also be in us

Bishopp007:


1. Like every other immigrant


2. God's favor!

It can be very difficult, frustrating and impossible sometimes to get good/office job in U.S without education and experience on U.S soil despite degree from Nigeria.
I saw the job advert and applied. I spent 6years in naija banking sector before coming here. I told my employer about my education and experience. To cap it all, my employer migrated from Europe as well.

During my application for this job, people around told me it's a waste of time because they have been here for years and they can tell I don't have necessary qualification for the job but I focus on God and try my luck

How possible is it for someone wu entered Chicago with a visiting visa to get settled

Felicity18:


How possible is it for someone wu entered Chicago with a visiting visa to get settled

100% succes rate if you are not lazy

I really want to migrate, but I don't have enough funds to pursue a degree, so am thinking of applying for tourist visa, just am a bit skeptical about it.

We experienced 8 to 14 inches of snow yesterday

Bishopp007:
Just as predicted snow "ti take over" but as a naija guy I stopped over at African Store on my way home last night to buy extra food stuff

Pls where in chicago is this african store located??

jel10:


Pls where in chicago is this african store located??

Old World Market
5129 North Broadway Street, 1, Chicago, IL 60640

Nice one.

Bishopp007:


1. Like every other immigrant


2. God's favor!

It can be very difficult, frustrating and impossible sometimes to get good/office job in U.S without education and experience on U.S soil despite degree from Nigeria.
I saw the job advert and applied. I spent 6years in naija banking sector before coming here. I told my employer about my education and experience. To cap it all, my employer migrated from Europe as well.

During my application for this job, people around told me it's a waste of time because they have been here for years and they can tell I don't have necessary qualification for the job but I focus on God and try my luck

you mean you apply for the job from Nigeria??

Bishopp007:

100% succes rate if you are not lazy

what are the ways...just say a few

Bishopp007:

100% succes rate if you are not lazy

what are the ways...just say a few

femora007:
you mean you apply for the job from Nigeria??

Nope, i applied for the job here in Chicago

samuelkingz:



what are the ways...just say a few

Are you in U.S already?

Bishopp007:


Old World Market
5129 North Broadway Street, 1, Chicago, IL 60640

Thanks

RearVoice:
Boss,your car wicked sha!

How do u guys go to work with this snow, or once there is heavy snow no work going

Bishopp007:


100% succes rate if you are not lazy

Pls can I have a means of contact, there re somethings I would want you enlighten me on....
Plsss

pls i will like to send my over for short course then we join later,whats your advice

manneger2:
How do u guys go to work with this snow, or once there is heavy snow no work going

It depends on your of job, weather report and how desperate you are. I was at home throughout Friday, most schools and companies shut down as well.

But if you job is strictly per hour payment job, you will have to choose between risking everything to get to office or staying at home.

Abraham18:


Pls can I have a means of contact, there re somethings I would want you enlighten me on....
Plsss

I will get in touch with you tomorrow pls

go4value:
pls i will like to send my over for short course then we join later,whats your advice

I don't understand your question.

OP you are lucky ooo congrats and more success.
I was told about some Nigerian’s that started afresh despite their degree and work experience. Some went with MBBS and ended up as RN. I heard of a lawyer who migrated in his fifties to the US and had to start with security job.

How are you dealing with the snowstorm brother? Chicago is one of the toughest places to live in the U.S. in terms of winter season...

Bishopp007:


I will get in touch with you tomorrow pls

Alright thanks, I will count on that.

stonemasonn:
OP you are lucky ooo congrats and more success.
I was told about some Nigerian’s that started afresh despite their degree and work experience. Some went with MBBS and ended up as RN. I heard of a lawyer who migrated in his fifties to the US and had to start with security job.

Yes oooooo... Very lucky!

You are right with those valid points raised, but if you have degree and experience in well recognized field, you can just go for your master here in U.S and you will be okay.

Reason why people with degree and experience choose to start over is to stay relevant and make more money.

For example, Masters in Accounting with CPA which will take 2 - 3years to complete can earn average salary of $50k while someone who started afresh and become RN which will take 4years to complete will may earn average salary of $60k.

Its all about your present situation and where you want to be in few years to come.

MsNgo40:
How are you dealing with the snowstorm brother? Chicago is one of the toughest places to live in the U.S. in terms of winter season...

You will used to it noni if you wanna be here in Chicago. Not always as bad as it is right now. It was 7years ago when they experienced snow storm like this. I heard they had 3days lockdown.

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