omega25red: Don't you just love it when someone who seeks advice gets info from everyone but simply picks out and praises the one that encourages his potential blunder.

Nigerians sha we only care about the people who agree with us no matter what the issue or circumstance may be. Then you turn around and say the witches or the devil is chasing. It is good to go after your dream but being prepared is very important. People have done what you are planning to do and they have succeeded yes but the reality is, the govt have closed or planning to close the different loop holes that you maybe thinking of exploiting. Anyway no one fails in Mr. experience's class everyone graduates

Step84: Pls I want to find out how long does it take to find a job in the US. I just got a Visa to stay in the US for 2 years and am looking at the possibilities of getting a job there. Pls advice me

Step84:

Bros thanks for taking the pains to read my story, I really need your advice on this; I have a girl that we have been in a relationship for a very long time (10 yrs) and we planned to get married one day, God willing. Now I want to travel to the US which I know I will stay there based on the options you highlighted above. I want to ask, will it still be possible for us to get married, how can I go about achieving that and how soon would that be, if possible? I thank you and everyone for your useful contributions.

omega25red: Don't you just love it when someone who seeks advice gets info from everyone but simply picks out and praises the one that encourages his potential blunder.

Nigerians sha we only care about the people who agree with us no matter what the issue or circumstance may be. Then you turn around and say the witches or the devil is chasing. It is good to go after your dream but being prepared is very important. People have done what you are planning to do and they have succeeded yes but the reality is, the govt have closed or planning to close the different loop holes that you maybe thinking of exploiting. Anyway no one fails in Mr. experience's class everyone graduates

omega25red: Don't you just love it when someone who seeks advice gets info from everyone but simply picks out and praises the one that encourages his potential blunder.

Nigerians sha we only care about the people who agree with us no matter what the issue or circumstance may be. Then you turn around and say the witches or the devil is chasing. It is good to go after your dream but being prepared is very important. People have done what you are planning to do and they have succeeded yes but the reality is, the govt have closed or planning to close the different loop holes that you maybe thinking of exploiting. Anyway no one fails in Mr. experience's class everyone graduates

omega25red: Don't you just love it when someone who seeks advice gets info from everyone but simply picks out and praises the one that encourages his potential blunder.

Nigerians sha we only care about the people who agree with us no matter what the issue or circumstance may be. Then you turn around and say the witches or the devil is chasing. It is good to go after your dream but being prepared is very important. People have done what you are planning to do and they have succeeded yes but the reality is, the govt have closed or planning to close the different loop holes that you maybe thinking of exploiting. Anyway no one fails in Mr. experience's class everyone graduates

israel007:

them dey advice you now you no go hear. seems you have a plan up your sleeves and you are holding back. well since you have your visa already (which I have been wondering how you got 2 years visit visa) go there and see for yourself. you may be lucky and get your papers and you just might get stuck. either way, na your choice. since you claim to have visa already, arrange with someone from here and get married. make you no go end your life. again, na your choice

Gbenge 77: Legitimacy is crucial bro.The State Department has an unwritten rule known as the 30/60 day rule.If you wanna legitimise your stay,be sure not to contravene it.What the rule means that if you intend to change your status from tourist to student ,or any other status,you musnt do so within 30/60 days ,because that would serve as an indictment.You dont want the DHS to suspect foul play.So,your best bet might be switching your status to a student,or make efforts to get married(after 30/60 days).That ,I reckon,is the best way to legalise your stay,helping you to stay legitimate.Ruminate on these.

omega25red: I have to say that this has been one of the best threads i have seen on NL. I wish this would be put on the front page because not only did people give good advice, they also gave different scenarios. There were no insults or belittling of the poster. This thready is a breath of fresh air


poster the folks have given you all the info you need. It is really difficult for an illegal immigrant to live out here especially a Nigerian. Our people do not help each other because most of those willing to help have been burnt in one way or the other. Even church people might allow you to stay for a month at their home before they kick you out.

Getting married to a citizen is another head ache. Gone are the days when our people used to do that for a flat fee. Now the woman or man will constantly hit you up for cash because people know what the deal is and they will gladly tell you they wont go to the interviews if you don't give them money.

Going to a shelter is another head ache. I worked in the shelter system in NYC years ago and i know from experience that they will kick you out of the shelter after being there for a long time. The purpose of a shelter is to house you while they help you get back on your feet. To get on your feet you will need your papers. This way they can apply for benefits etc. With no papers they will say they can't help you and eventually you will be asked to leave or produce papers. I have seen that happen.

working off the books might be good for a short while until the business owner tells you he has no money this week for you which will make you mad, but you can't report it to anyone because you have no papers. There are business owners who intentionally hire illegals just because they know they can do such to them.

Getting a lawyer to "adjust your status" is another thing. Most lawyers probably all get a fee every time they talk to you about your case. So if you go to their office you will pay, if they file papers for you, you will pay if they go to court with you, you will surly pay (this one na personal experience ) you will need to even watch out for some lawyers who will tell you about all the different papers they can file on your behalf because they know they will charge you a fee, and with the fake hope they will keep stringing you along instead of being real with you.

there are is so much you have to deal with as an illegal immigrant in the U.S. I pray you open you ears and heart to listen to some of the stuff on this site. If you do decide to go for it i wish you the best.

Step84:
Since I don't have any negative plan and its just to seek for a better life, I think there is no crime in trial. God will be with me. Thanks a lot

Step84:
Since I don't have any negative plan and its just to seek for a better life, I think there is no crime in trial. God will be with me. Thanks a lot

Allohrandy: @ poster, Life is not easy for Greencard resident in America and it is worse for an illegal or overstay Immigrant in America.. things are really difficult in American and it will be almost impossible to get a good job without having the green-card unless you wanna be involve in illicit businesses like selling drugs or 419..The only jobs you can get is menial jobs and you wont be able to pay your bills, rent or save money with menial jobs .you cant even apply for a bank account or a drivers licenses without your paper .. Without having the right documents, The US of A is a really cold place to live in for a Nigerian because nobody is going to offer help you. I know of a Nigeria in LA that also came in with a visitor visa and the only job he could find is a waiter job in a Restaurant, he doesn't get paid by the owner of the restaurant and he only depend on tips from the customers.. So I think its better you stay in Nigeria and get your green card before coming down to the States.. its far better to live in Nigeria than to live in America as an illegal or overstay immigrant

Step84:
"So I think its better you stay in Nigeria and get your green card before coming down to the States.."
Do you know what you are saying at all? If you don't have any useful contribution, I think nobody will blame you if you keep quiet instead of misinforming someone in need of advise.

Step84:
"So I think its better you stay in Nigeria and get your green card before coming down to the States.."
Do you know what you are saying at all? If you don't have any useful contribution, I think nobody will blame you if you keep quiet instead of misinforming someone in need of advise.

Step84: Pls I want to find out how long does it take to find a job in the US. I just got a Visa to stay in the US for 2 years and am looking at the possibilities of getting a job there. Pls advice me

fadinus: please is it possible for a us citizen to file for a niece presently in the us.

davidylan:

Yes but will take forever. If the new immigration law takes effect, it will no longer be possible.

Mr knowitall.:


making it in the U.S as an illegal is not that difficult at all....it depends on certain things.....if you have families

that are doing well....and the location.....if you come to Texas you will be alright.....I dont know what everybody else

is yabaing about.... my cousin came here a year ago on a 6 months visitation visa...he is still here working making

money and he just married a U.S citizen.....so if you dont know anyone here.....you will be in a world of hurt...

bigfrancis21:

There are two likely scenarios for you:
1) Getting married here in Nigeria before leaving and after getting your green card, which is likely to come in at least 5 years, you file for your spouse to join you. Now, the question is, can you endure living apart for that long?

Note that your lover's joining you is
not the problem. The main hurdle is obtaining the green card first very fast and once that is achieved, the rest of the work will not be difficult to achieve.

2) Not getting married and leaving the country with the hope of returning someday to do the marriage and bring your lover over. Okay, the possibility there is that while over there you are likely to fall in love with someone else (a citizen maybe) and, who knows, get married. This then means that you abandon your lover in Nigeria. Now, do you feel this is option is better for you? Another side to this is that your lover may not be willing to wait that long for you and may decide to settle down with someone else.

This is a serious life decision you have to make and I suggest you weigh your options very well before making one.

Step84:

@bigfrancis21 its been a long time, I really once again appreciate ur effort here. This decision I have to make to better our both lives and I bliv with God on our side things will work out fine IJN! Thanks a lot. I will definitely feed u back as it goes.

Step84:
Since I don't have any negative plan and its just to seek for a better life, I think there is no crime in trial. God will be with me. Thanks a lot

Step84:

@bigfrancis21 its been a long time, I really once again appreciate ur effort here. This decision I have to make to better our both lives and I bliv with God on our side things will work out fine IJN! Thanks a lot. I will definitely feed u back as it goes.

honey86:
@op, if you can afford to pay for America travel ticket, I'm certain the same amount will be enough to start a business in naija. instead of signing yourself up for suffer-head why not try Canada and Australia?.

honey86:
Pls stop using the name of God to justify a crime. You are breaking the law and what makes it worse is that you are doing it consciously. If you go to the redeem church in the UK, there is no day they don't raise prayer on visa issues and the pastors know that they have members staying illegally yet they still cover for them. God does not support breaking the law.