lionlee216:


Dayton/kettering i do visit frequently back then and Yes, i believe its too quiet. Lived in Springfield too. You been there before?

What took you to Columbus Ohio.

That's where I live now. My immigration processing came through last year. Moved out here with my Kids . That's where my Folks live. When my Oga comes over too, if he decides here is too quiet for him, then we can relocate to another state. But for me, I like a quiet life.

Another thing is the weather here in Columbus. Unlike some states, winter time, highest snow fall we have had is 8 inches . Unlike some that experience foots of snow covering houses. No way. I am not down with that.

adeniyi3971:



one day I'll visit that Ohio that is boring.

pretty16:


That's where I live now. My immigration processing came through last year. Moved out here with my Kids . That's where my Folks live. When my Oga comes over too, if he decides here is too quiet for him, then we can relocate to another state. But for me, I like a quiet life.

Another thing is the weather here in Columbus. Unlike some states, winter time, highest snow fall we have had is 8 inches . Unlike some that experience foots of snow covering houses. No way. I am not down with that.

8 inches snow is not that much??!


Me trying how to imagine what 8 inches of snow looks like

lionlee216:


I guess Franknetter came with immigrant Visa. So if i see him hugging old ladies, i will call him a gold digger but someone that has overstayed his Visa and looking for a way out, i will just keep my comments to myself.

True!.... can't paint everybody with a broad brush. On DD experience.... you missed a big pay day...something similar happened to a Black guy last year.... be lawyered up... think the business settled...but loss business due to discrimination.
Nice gist!

Olalekank:

8 inches snow is not that much??!


Me trying how to imagine what 8 inches of snow looks like

��. 8inches just covers the grass. Ur foot goes in and it just covers it. Doesn't get to the knee. But when we are talking about feet of snow, be prepared for the snow to cover ur car, u will sit at home for days ni, no movement

pretty16:


��. 8inches just covers the grass. Ur foot goes in and it just covers it. Doesn't get to the knee. But when we are talking about feet of snow, be prepared for the snow to cover ur car, u will sit at home for days ni, no movement

OMG

I never thought it was that serious

pretty16:


That's where I live now. My immigration processing came through last year. Moved out here with my Kids . That's where my Folks live. When my Oga comes over too, if he decides here is too quiet for him, then we can relocate to another state. But for me, I like a quiet life.

Another thing is the weather here in Columbus. Unlike some states, winter time, highest snow fall we have had is 8 inches . Unlike some that experience foots of snow covering houses. No way. I am not down with that.

So how has your expectations been since your movement to the States?

Beautyaddy:


So how has your expectations been since your movement to the States?

Lol. @ Beautyaddy, are you a journalist?

pretty16:


That's where I live now. My immigration processing came through last year. Moved out here with my Kids . That's where my Folks live. When my Oga comes over too, if he decides here is too quiet for him, then we can relocate to another state. But for me, I like a quiet life.

Another thing is the weather here in Columbus. Unlike some states, winter time, highest snow fall we have had is 8 inches . Unlike some that experience foots of snow covering houses. No way. I am not down with that.

Hope you have filed for Oga. It’s been a minute how are you and the kids?

pretty16:


Lol. @ Beautyaddy, are you a journalist?

....the same thought rushed to my mind!....not even blogger!...journalist!...but is all good !

pretty16:


Lol. @ Beautyaddy, are you a journalist?

lol!...no I'm not.

Just being curious

Originalsly:


....the same thought rushed to my mind!....not even blogger!...journalist!...but is all good !

chokey419:
Hope you have filed for Oga. It’s been a minute how are you and the kids?

Not yet ooo. My plan didn't go as i expected. I was supposed to be in naija in Feb , can't be flying up and down with the kids, cos they r in school, mom works full time. Plus with all that is happening at daycares, it's a no no for my baby. A friend advised he comes over for visiting, and we can do the courts here, then he goes back while I file. I don't know anyone who has gone through the process.

We doing great Bro.

Beautyaddy:


lol!...no I'm not.

Just being curious

America is what you make of it. The system can make you and it can break you. If you know the system, you can make it well here, and live ur American dream. And the good thing is your tax is put to good use. For one my boys haven't shouted up Nepa in a while, �� . Or generator sounds all over the place.

pretty16:


Not yet ooo. My plan didn't go as i expected. I was supposed to be in naija in Feb , can't be flying up and down with the kids, cos they r in school, mom works full time. Plus with all that is happening at daycares, it's a no no for my baby. A friend advised he comes over for visiting, and we can do the courts here, then he goes back while I file. I don't know anyone who has gone through the process.

We doing great Bro.

Hmmm...the chances of him being approved of that US visiting visa is very, very slim. Reason is because his strong ties all reside in the US.

A suggestion I might give is to know when your mom can take a week off out her work for vacation and may be use that time to travel to Nigeria and then get married do your husband then.

I believe you're still a green card holder and so that whole process for his migrating to the US might take about two years and some months.

pretty16:


America is what you make of it. The system can make you and it can break you. If you know the system, you can make it well here, and live ur American dream. And the good thing is your tax is put to good use. For one my boys haven't shouted up Nepa in a while, �� . Or generator sounds all over the place.

Very true....and a person who knows how to discipline oneself too.

Beautyaddy:


Hmmm...the chances of him being approved of that US visiting visa is very, very slim. Reason is because his strong ties all reside in the US.

A suggestion I might give is to know when your mom can take a week off out her work for vacation and may be use that time to travel to Nigeria and then get married do your husband then.

I believe you're still a green card holder and so that whole process for his migrating to the US might take about two years and some months.

Yes, I also thought of that too.

Beautyaddy:


Very true....and a person who knows how to discipline oneself too.

Exactly. Honestly I am learning a lot from my mom. She knows a lot about how their system works. She studied accounting here in Columbus in the 70's, so I am learning a lot from her. Where some Africans make mistakes is, they move here and want to live, the way they live in Africa, spending cash. The Economy here is cashless. How can u build up your credit when u are using cash. And if u don't have a good credit score, u no fit get better thing. Don't just get a credit card, use it without paying back, that's where being disciplined comes in. Pay up ur credit before it begins to yield interest, or credit card companies will use you and eat well.

hello fellow nairalanders, my dad (a u.s citizen) filed for me to come over to the usa. the petition was approved , i have had the interview at the embassy. i was told that i will only be given the visa if i can get an additional joint sonsor because his income was insufficient due to his arthritis (it has been difficult to find someone to help support) . please if any good Samaritan wants to help me by being a joint sponsor. im a responsible young lady i plan to study nursing and later go on to medical school when i get to the u.s . youl never regret helping me out. Please il be extremely grateful and God will reward you..

Lolu01:


..... im a responsible young lady i plan to study nursing and later go on to medical school when i get to the u.s . youl never regret helping me out. Please il be extremely grateful and God will reward you..

Hmmm.... what have you done so far in Naija to jump start a nursing career?

Can someone please put me through how to do a return envelope thing from UPS for passport application purpose in Atlanta GA. I learnt I must submit a return envelope with my application

lionlee216:
Can someone please put me through how to do a return envelope thing from UPS for passport application purpose in Atlanta GA. I learnt I must submit a return envelope with my application

Buy the ups envelope with tracking number ( I think it's like 7-8$)

Fill your address on it.
Senders address is Nigeria embassy address.

You submit it with your application after capturing

im currently studying physiology , are you willing to help?

Originalsly:


Hmmm.... what have you done so far in Naija to jump start a nursing career?

Lolu01:


im currently studying physiology , are you willing to help?

Sorry........I study other stuffs....but not psychology....wouldn't be able to help.

pretty16:


Exactly. Honestly I am learning a lot from my mom. She knows a lot about how their system works. She studied accounting here in Columbus in the 70's, so I am learning a lot from her. Where some Africans make mistakes is, they move here and want to live, the way they live in Africa, spending cash. The Economy here is cashless. How can u build up your credit when u are using cash. And if u don't have a good credit score, u no fit get better thing. Don't just get a credit card, use it without paying back, that's where being disciplined comes in. Pay up ur credit before it begins to yield interest, or credit card companies will use you and eat well.

I made that same mistake in 2015. I got a capital one credit card and I was using it judiciously until they added more cash $5000. Gradually I was swiping and swiping not considering the interest and all. When it dawned on me it was too late, mind you I was still taking some classes and had a part time job. It took me a some months with discipline to pay off the card. Credit card can be a nightmare.

[quote author=Lolu01 post=78510877] .

Lolu01:

I sent u a pm

God bless your hustle bro,thanks for the education on surviving in America.

lionlee216:
I was at Dunkin Donuts trying to pickup a phone for a client when this Mexican lady(works at dunkin donuts) asked me if i am buying something. I said No, I am waiting on someone. She replied I can wait outside for the person. I was shocked by that statement even people in there were shocked.

I asked why i have to go outside and is it illegal to sit inside dunkin donuts? She didn't say anything and walked away. I sat down till i completed my mission and left. I was not that surprised with her behaviours though. I have seen so many mexicans in workplaces and always feel they are superior. Some will be smiling at you while talking shits about you in spanish.

When doing pickups, some whites like to have conversation like "Hope it wasnt long drive, where you driving from". Immediately I say Chicago, they will look at me funny and start talking stuffs like " How you coping in Chicago with all those crazy shootings, i heard Chicago is very rough". I dont even tell them im from Chicago again. I simply say Everygreen Park or Oak lawn to avoid unnecessary conversation.

A guy in Aurora even told me he has not stepped his foot in Chicago for 5 years. I was like wow!.

A friend of mine got married and moved from Chicago to Elkhart IN and has been lamenting of boredom. I pitied him as well when i visited him. When you look outside the windows, You only see trees and bird singing and thats it. Less than 2 weeks, he is already having problems with his marriage. She been calling me like every 2hrs saying "my wife did this, my wife said that". I was like goodluck to you.

Moving to marriage things, When you are dating an American, you really need to take your time, have a connection and talk things through. My friend(Mr A) is a devouted muslim and complaining his wife has no respect for his religion. All these, you guys would have sorted out. He is fasting right now and his wife will come back from work and expect a deep kiss and hugs but my friend will be like "hell no, i am fasting". Before u know it, they are fighting. She wants him to wash her back in the washrom but he wont. I only pray his marriage will survive.

When i was dating my wife, She has a reservation about me thinking im after green card but along the line, we got along very well and so many factors contributed to me settling down with her(Got to skip some lines cos this a public forum). These people know(Americans) we Africans treat them so good. Stuffs their male folks don't do. Once they are into you, they won't let go. Before going into the marriage with her, i ready did my research well. She doesn't smoke, no tattoes, no curse words, everything is pure english, nice job and not living pay check to paycheck and most importantly, she doesn't have a high sex drive(that was the most important thing i discussed with her). I am just a big guy with small engine. I don't do every day sex. I made sure things were discussed so i dont have myself to blame on the long run but her major weakness is finance this, finance that. They are always broke. Ask for $50, answer will be "babe, i don't have it" but she will say there is a movie coming up tonight if you wanna watch, i already booked two tickets for us but i thought you said you are broke.

So its very important to know who you are bonding yourself with. My Host's friend living in Ohio had his reservation when he heard i was getting married to a black lady. All these while, the guy be saying he has seen alot in this US and he prayed that we wont experienced such. Some are ;

1. His brother was shot dead in Atlanta by a black guy while coming from work.

2. His friends shipped some stuffs to him and helped them to ship to nigeria. It didn't take long before Police came knocking. After police cases and proving his innocence, a 5 year felony was put on his record. He had a decent job and he had to quit and started working somewhere else and was made to pay $40,000 back. His felony will be up next year.

3. He was living in China when his wife used K1 visa to bring him to the US. He has 2 kids and his wife has brainwashed his two kids that they report all his movement when they are out together. Wife will be like i know u got paid today, Don't tell me you got no money. I was riding in his car when he said something. He said and i quote " i will be 40 years in few years but yet i don't have kids that will bury me when i am gone. Don't get me wrong, my kids are good kids but i am sure you know what i mean". He knew if he dare divorce his wife, Child support payment will drain his finances. Look at the paystub below, how is someone going to make it in this life with this kind of paycheck when hes paying child support..

I see threads on homepage showing young guys getting married to old white ladies all in the name of greencard. People bash them left and right asking what happens to all these young beautiful white girls. Well, dating a hot girls comes with a huge responsibility. These kind of girls wont leave their country and start chasing you in Nigeria. Truth is Marriage is a union of Interest. If a white lady doesn't want to date a white man of her age (50 and above), if she is wanting a fresh, black strong dick, then be ready to handover a greencard too. Its mutual benefit. If i was in Nigeria, would I have done the same thing? No comment . Do I criticize people that do it? No i won't as long a crime is not committed. All these old folks just need sex and ready to go anything.

They say "they" have no morals marrying a old white lady cos of papers. I am not in their shoes so i wont pass judgement on them. Some fear the risk of having kids with young ladies and getting stuck up in form of child support. We are all hustlers but our hustling is different.

I guess Franknetter came with immigrant Visa. So if i see him hugging old ladies, i will call him a gold digger but someone that has overstayed his Visa and looking for a way out, i will just keep my comments to myself. Beautiful ladies are out there but people are under intense pressure and tend to make wrong decisions.

A person with F1 visa, gets done with school, get high paying job, filed H1B or person that migrated here with green card are all hustling on a nice level with some decency while a person with b1 visa, overstayed and looking to regularise his stay, working under the table getting peanuts will do whatever it takes to get that green card by all means necessary.

My friend be always chasing slim hot girls while in Nigeria but he got here and said "Mehn all these young girls na wahala jare". Na fat and slim girls he dey chase up and down make I mention your name?

Lastly, People with conscience are not meant to be hustler in US. You will sure get your hands dirty . Ladies are not meant to come to US to hustle(overstaying visa and looking for visa). Some have it clean while some have it rough. When you see a lady sending money home to her family or go to Nigeria to visit family with her greencard. When you ask, how did you get your greencard, she will say "Omo, na God ooo" but damn, the story and dicks that has passed tru inbtw her legs all in the name of greencard and true love no be here(not in many cases though). They first pass through the hurdle of green card then another hurdle of settling down. When you see someone giving you money from here esp a lady, always try to appreciate cos it is never easy.

Saw a Nigerian lady in downtown courthouse getting married and the husband was kissing her and the lady was feeling uncomfortable but the guy was glad getting married, i smiled and told her "Aunty, no need to be shy, we all understand the situation, abeg hug your green card lol"

Reality will shock you as JJC when you come to US to hustle. If US and Nigeria happen to be on the same standard, i will choose Nigeria to live in.

My Post is not means to justify people marrying old people for papers but just to let you know the reality about things.

Shalom..

Good morning guys. Today, I start my series of updates.

FrankNetter:
Good morning guys. Today, I start my series of updates.

All the one's you've been doing since pg1 nko?

First of all, I would like to apologize for the long absence. I won't start giving excuses for this absence, just know that life (school and work) came at me faster than I expected and I didnt plan my time accordingly. At some point during this long sabbatical leave, 24 hours wasn't enough for me sef.

Good thing is, I have handled that phase and I'm here now. You think I was gone forever? Think again