Guys in Yankee that need extra cash and have a valid US Drivers license and SSN, sign up for Amazon Flex, a minimum of $1800 a month is guaranteed.

Just google Amazon flex and sign up.

So I have been in the states for 2 months now. My initial school was Upper Iowa University but I transferred to Everett Community College because the fees was crazy and the scholarship I was given at Iowa was not full with some hidden charges. I still get to pay $22k+ (with the scholarship). Here in Everett, it's just $18k for the year and I can pay per quarter which is really nice.

It has been good for me so far. School starts next week. If you are pursuing something related to tech, you should come to Washington. Washington State University or maybe Seattle University. The tech space here is amazing. After San Francisco, Seattle is the next Silicon Valley plus it is cheaper to live here and there is a higher rate of getting a job.

Microsoft, T-Mobile, Amazon, Boeing all have their HQ here.

I just finished an internship program with a startup in Seattle.

Yh, one more thing for those coming to the states, if the International Drivers License is allowed where you are going, you should get one from Naija. I got mine for ₦15k.

I got a Corolla for $850 including title and stuff and it has really helped me. You know I get to help people deliver stuff once in a while for $20/hr. So every extra bucks count.

I'm just saying this because a lot of people don't consider Washington State and there are loads of opportunities here.

I just wanted to keep you guys updated and I promise to stay active here so I can give back and help the little way I can just as @texrem and everyone else here helped me out.

#Naija4Life

Delta

mudi1012:
what airline did you book with from JFK to Des Moines ?

No problem bro. I was as worried as you are. i got in through New york yesterday. It was hassle free. Just make sure your documents are in your hand luggage.

kallowdean:
Ticket price is alarming, as i intend to travel first week of August but yet to book flight.

Am going to GEORGIA ATL, please is it advisable to take a cheap flight to new york and then find a train or bus to Georgia (Considering the fact that it is my first time and am on F1 Visas) IS THIS A GOOD MOVE?

I arrived USA yesterday. POE was New York.
Program start date is 23rd of August and my school is in Iowa, and I didn't even purchase a connecting flight because it was darn expensive from Naija, so I was expecting many questions. But to my surprise, I was only asked two questions:

1) What are you here for?
2) Do you have any drugs with you? I said yes, Anti malaria drugs. He asked to see them and that was it.

The guys at the customs just collected my passport and didn't even check my luggage.

In JFK, if your bags are heavy, you will need a trolley which you have to pay $5 for, I tried to use my card to pay but Couldn't. A bulgarian lady used her card to pay for me.

Then I exited the building and headed to Terminal 2 where I purchased flight ticket to Des Moines, Iowa for $242. I paid $60 for my luggage ($30 apiece)

My flight was delayed 1 hour, so I got to Iowa late around 12am. I had booked a room on Airbnb. The "landlady" was kind enough to come pick me up at the airport.

I only paid $25 for the room, but she is so nice. She even offered me Dinner and a hot Chocolate drink last night.

I will be staying here till School Orientation in August 20th

Congratulations mate

iekene:
Visa Approved this morning...

Community College in Carlifornia.. Finished high school 2009... No documents Asked ...Interview last 1 minutes and a few nano seonds...

Transcript Loading.

Meddyakki:
Goodday everyone... I'm ready to go to the Embassy for the 4th time... pls who would help. Posted previous transcript in part 11. Would really appreciate. I want this to be the last time... thanks in advance pls.

Send me a PM. I can assist with a mock

Teminiyii:
Please am in need of help urgently... I want to pay for my sevis fee...

Contact @texrem

Mehn! Visa Approval flying everywhere.

Congratulations guys and all the best to those who have their appointments in weeks or days to come.

Congratulations bro... Nice meeting you today too.

atrapon:
The eagle has finally landed!!!!!!!
Brethren, it has happened ooo, I woke up around 1am and started rehearsing the possible interview questions done by Baba Texrem and Chief Blacnewton, I started praising God from 4am to 5am. Then off to embassy from Obalende where I lodged, I was still standing beside the keke when a police man asked me to come down, I come dey reason where I go come down from, omor na em dey collect my file o, begin ask about the SOA, make I call me sister, I come change am for them, naso dey carry me and two other guys with fake SOA to ATM machine, those guys withdrew and sorted their way leaving stubborn me there around after 6.they come give me my PASSPORT make I dey go after enough argument. (first victory)
I got to the embassy around 6:15 am, after all said and done.... Fast-forward to the interview

I was interviewed by the man at window 4 after denying first 5 applicants

VO: come over, good morning

Me :good morning to you sir and how was your night

Vo: fine thank you ,tell me about your school,

Me:illinois state university is the first public university in Illinois, founded in... He cuts in

Vo: how did you hear about the school

Me :i got to know about Illinois state university through my undergraduate professor who happened to be my academic adviser

Vo:he cuts in,,,,OK, he schooled there

Meomor,I said,see finishing touches )yes, he got his doctorate degree there... he wanted to cut in,,, me I no gree bcoz that is my strong area.. I continued, He told me how reputable the school is, I went online and did extensive research and confirmed it.

Vo: why are you going for this course

Me: because it is consistent with what I studied at my undergraduate and inline with my professional experience
Vo:so u studied chemistry
Me:yes
Vo:so you have been teaching in a high school(reading from ds160)
Me:yes,for over seven years, (he nodded)
Vo:why are you going for this course NOW
ME:i discussed with my proprietress, 4 years ago about my career plan which is 4-2-4 formation ( I come dey form arsene wenger) 4 years with them, proceed for two years masters, come back for another 4years before going for a lecturing job... (I killed him there)
Vo:tell me about your sponsor
Me:she is my sister, she owns a private school in Lagos and owns chemical industry
Vo:did u write gre or gmat
Me:no
Vo:they didn't require them
Me:yes
Vo:what is an isotope(i went blank and pinched my self, are you mad, I come remember the word sorry u are not qualified, na em I just answer... Isotope is simply atoms with the same number of proton but with different number of.... I wan call nucleus,,, neutron just comot my mouth....

The magic word came forth.... I will be approving your visa... Bla blabla

I came back and was looking for my passport, na me I remember say the man dey with am

Hint
Be confident ,always find a way to relate ur proposed course with ur undergraduate course and ur professional experience... Make sure u have lasted in your place of work...above all PRAYER IS KEY... I told God to put 'why this course now' in the Vo's mouth

Appreciation to good hearted Walspring, ever ready Texrem and brilliant Blacnewton

Anyone in Upper Iowa University here or anyone going to Upper Iowa University? Make e no be like say na only me waka come.

Jason3206:
@Texrem and any one that can help with a mock exam I'll be very grateful
Please I need your help guys.

I'm new on this thread just 4 days now and I was deny visa last week.... please @TExrem how do I contact you?
Anyone that can help also please how do I make contact?

Send me a PM

LagosismyHome:


I doubt if anyone will drill a minor /15 year old too much. It would be more like simple questions on what does she want to become when she grows up

The focus will be more around the parents affordability. The Vo will want to see that no public money should be spent on the child education...so if she on scholarship fine. Any portion of expenses outside the scholarship the parents should go with evidence that they can afford to cover it ... so in summary its the parents that will be interviewed not really the child

Yh, She has to go with a guardian, na the guardian dem go ask more questions.

voktron:
Pls does anyone have any idea about any cost effective ticket to New York? Like how much and which airline? Thanks in advance

Check Wakanow. Turkish air is around =N=306k that's what I bought. There are cheaper ones like Air Maroc and Egypt air around =N=278k

True! Check for 24th/25th of July on Wakanow, you will get cheaper flights.

folmus:


Try Ethiopia Airline.

Joshnerl:
Helloo everyone. I was denied a us f1 visa on the 14th of June . The officer asked me what have been doing since I graduated from secondary school in 2013. I was so nervous so I just said I have been working from home since then . Which isn't true.. now I have applied again. I know I will be asked to defend my previous answer as I don't know how to convince the officer that I was tensed. Cause I have been applying to school in nigeria buh no admission... wah do I say please help

Send me a PM

Please is Air Maroc a decent airline?

Anyone user them here? What are your experiences?

Thanks

patovicy2k:
I need a mock interview please, who's going to help out?
Help a brother o

PM

yemiosinbajo:
Pls, guys how can I get a Uber taxi to take me directly to the embassy?

Download the uber app and request a ride.

texrem:


Congrats..Do you remember at bolded? Thanks for the answer tho. I told you to remember that. cheers

Yes you did! I really benefitted from that mock interview.

patovicy2k:
I have done that

Seen and responded.

shayhune:


@bolded. I can presently relate with them. In addition, once PHCN interrupts the light, I'll just smile and say to myself "It's just a matter of days. All these shenanigans go end "


By the way, it seems the days are not so fast as before again. I keep on counting down every blessed day.

Lol. See today ehn, I was just smiling like a fool!

patovicy2k:
Goodmorning guys, I need a mock interview, who can help out please ?

Send me a PM

laurelxy:
Bro I was in the queue behind you, congratulations, u opened the floor for two others that the Chinese man interviewed, I prayed to be allocated to him, rather it was the pretty lady beside him I was allocated to, got approved too. Thank God

Wow! Congratulations man.

Toakins:



In addition...
Smiling sheepishly whenever a plane passes...
Checking Jumia luggage prices like ...
Checking Craiglist like ...
Google will also confirm if you are not a robot
Lol.

Congrats to those who just got approval!

Please, anyone going to Iowa? ISU or UNI?

I am going to Iowa. Upper Iowa University.

Visa Approved! 6.30am Transcript.

So I stayed in one of the hotels mentioned here: Semi Ramis on Hawley Street, Obalende. Room is ₦4.5k with A/C

Couldn't sleep, was just singing praises and asking God for favor (I need to stress this part)

Left the hotel around 4.30am, dropped my phone with the hotel receptionist.

Got to Walter Carrington around 4.45am. I was the first person there. I just started gisting with the MOPOL Officers there.

The whole process started around 6am

I was the second on the queue. The lady in front of me went to a white lady, while the Chinese guy called me.

VO: Pass me your i-20 and Intl Passport (no good morning orishirishi)
I passed the docs.

VO: How did you get to know about the school?

Me: My cousin, who is an alumna of the school strongly recommend it and I also checked collegefutureboard and common app to see if the school meets my career goals.

VO: You are 24, why are you just going for your BSC?

Me: Upon graduation from Sec School in 2008, I did an OND in computer science for two years and a compulsory one year internship where I worked as a Data Entry Personnel. Then I went ahead to do an HND in the same course for two years. I later enrolled in computer school for a year and took my SAT in between.

VO: Why are there so many inconsistencies in your story? You just kept skipping programs, you didn't finish any. How am I sure you are going to finish your program?

Me: I did finish. Diplomas are not longer than 2 years and I did two before I went to Computer school?

VO: What's the name of the computer school?

Me: *I just went blank*

VO: What's the name of the computer school?

Me: The computer school is in Lagos.

VO: What is your major?

Me: Information Technology.

VO: How sure am I that you will come back? What will you be doing after the program?

Me: I intend working in a top tech company in Nigeria as a world class software developer, because we have just a few software developers in the country and I want to bridge that gap by becoming a solution provider.

VO: Be honest with me. Did you work at all? Just be honest.

Me: Yes I did, but they were volunteer jobs and I wasn't paid for those gigs so I didn't include it on my DS 160.

VO: Enjoy your stay in the US.

Me: What??

VO: I said Enjoy your stay in the US.

I really benefited from all the transcripts dropped here. At some point I wanted to scream "any Nairalander in the house?" but fear no gree me.

Please and Please try to do a mock interviews before your appointment.

Pray too biko. I was just favored by God today. My voice just dey shake.

Special thanks to @texrem and @Adewotired.

laurelxy:
Good morning,
visa approved , at Lagos, 7am.
Transcript loading.
Thanks so much

Congratulations!

#TeamFall

Good news guys!

Visa Approved. 6.30am Lagos.

I was the first person to get approval this morning.

I give God all the glory and many thanks to @Texrem and @Adewotired for the mock interviews

Transcript loading (I no fit think right now)

Please I need links to transcripts of you interview questions. I have part 7 already.

Thanks

texrem:


PM mee

Sent you an email boss