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bigfrancis21:
For the US it depends on the state. In Maryland, for example, you are legally allowed to drive with your international driver's license for up to 1 year but not all police officers are aware of this. In MD, you have up to 1 year to drive with your license after which you need to get a MD license. There are some police officers that may give you a ticket for 'not driving with a US license' when you are legally allowed to within 1 year of getting here. That is for Maryland. You definitely want to check with the driving rules of the state you are in or intend going to.

bigfrancis21:
I recently converted my Nigerian drivers license to the US one and having a Nigerian license helps you to skip having a learner's permit first before the actual license if you didn't have your out of country license and you were applying as a fresh driver. I was actually in Virginia yesterday where I bought my new car from a dealership. I obtained mine in Maryland, and Virginia and Maryland being border states I guess the process will be similar. As one who's converting their out of country license, you would first take the 3 hour drug and alcohol class, take the test and pass it. You can take the class online at your convenience and whenever you're ready to take th test, go to the nearest drug and alcohol test center near you and take the test. They charge about $50 or so to take the test but you'll only pay after you've passed the test. You'll be given your certificate valid for 1 year from the date you passed.

Next you go to the nearest MVA near you for the online skills test. You'll need your original SSN card, proof of address here (if you have a bank account, you can print out one of the monthly account statements bearing your address, that should work), proof of lawful status (your I-20, I-94, etc.), proof of identity (your international passport) etc. Make sure you go with all required documents. Also, is your drivers license the original one? As in straight from Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Nigeria that bears the embossed seal of FRSC? If not, it may be rejected because when it gets to your turn the official will check it for originality. So many Nigerians I know that tried to convert theirs got their cards rejected because their licenses were not original. They had to apply as new drivers. However, mine was accepted because it's the original one from FRSC. To prepare for the online test there's a driving manual which usually can be downloaded from online at the MVA's website which you'll need to study for the test. Here in MD, you'd need to get at least 22 questions out of 25 correct to pass. About 50% pass and 50% fail the test at first attempt. After you pass the online skills test, the final step would be scheduling your drivers road test appointment. Right there at the MVA you would schedule a date for the actual road test. There's also walk-in for the road test if you don't wanna book a date but getting tested on any given day you go to the MVA is not assured due long queues of other walk-in candidates.

Any which way, before your drivers road test, be sure to go to a driving school near you to have them brush you up on your driving skills. Driving in the US is totally different from driving in Nigeria. There's a lot that you won't know from driving in Nigeria that applies to driving here and small things like that can make you fail your road test. Some schools charge like $70 for 2 hours and they'll brush you up and prepare you on what to expect on that day and they can also drive you to the MVA on your test day assuming you don't have a car of your own. Note this: driving to the MVA in a driving school's car helps you a lot as it shows your examiner that you have gone through necessary US driving lessons. Or you can have a friend drive you to the MVA with their own car but you must have had someone brush you up on your driving skills for the US. This is very important. Please do not skip this critical aspect of the process. Some schools may be booked up for the entire month but you can always ask them to refer you to any of their drivers personally that could do the same for you. In case you're unable to get a school or driver, let me know and i'll refer you to the driver that prepared me for my road test. The guy is extremely good.

After you pass your road test, then you can pay for your drivers license back at the MVA and it is usually processed immediately right there and given to you. Or if it's going to be mailed to you, they give you a temporary one to use. Congratulations on getting your drivers license! Remember, driving in the US is a privilege not a right.

I passed all my tests at first attempt starting from the 3 hour drug and alcohol test to the online test to the road test. They are not hard once you prepare for them.

Safe driving in the US. Don't drink and drive! Watch out for those crazy drivers and make sure you get your car insurance with full coverage, not liability only, for a new driver to the US especially for your first 6 months of driving here.

I just confirmed at https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/drivers/#eligibility.asp, scroll down to New Residents. The process for MD I just outlined above is the same for VA, except for the 3 hour drug and alcohol test part. Looks like you don't need it for a VA license, just go straight to the MVA/DMV. Let me know if you have any questions. Goodluck buddy.

Monifere85:
I don't know what it's like other than the US but it depends on where you live. I'm earning a second degree in Nursing. I've where'd as a CNA (nurses aide), and the lowest I saw some make was $7.25 per hour. Where I lived we made $15 an hour. Where I live now nurses aides man's anywhere from $10-$15 an hour, Lpn/LVN is $15-25 an hour, and RN makes close to $50 or more. Depend a on if they have a Bachelor's, masters, etc. You have very few who do it because they genuinely want to help, and have compassion for others. A lot do it for a paycheck.

arena07:
pls can I use my lecturer as reference for recommendation letter and use dean stamp so far he knows much about me than dean?

captainamiedi1:
thanks i have done that

onuigbo70:
house pls i need help: " High School certificate have to be notarized by Korean embassy or apostille"
got dis from d school am applying to,but i dont knw how to go about it as i have not travelled out before pls help

captainamiedi1:
My bro acadollar how far with those people

saxy4c:
Is this the total landing cost?

vkonkwo:
Bro acadollar, I.just sent you an email.

Thanks

vkonkwo:
Bro acadollar pls I have some questions to ask you based on the email I received from Deaham.

I was told to provide
1a lease contract
2. Civil Identity Certificate of Family(Parents) and Copy of Identification Card(*Official Endorsement)

I don't how to get this things.
Pls can I reach you on your email. Mine

Awaits your kind advice.God bless you.

vkonkwo:
Bro acadollar pls I have some questions to ask you based on the email I received from Deaham.

I was told to provide
1a lease contract
2. Civil Identity Certificate of Family(Parents) and Copy of Identification Card(*Official Endorsement)

I don't how to get this things.
Pls can I reach you on your email. Mine is

Awaits your kind advice.God bless you.

herrlekan:
I'm interested in those cars that use LPG as fuel, can they also use petrol as alternative fuel?

Readonee35L:
Mr acadollar
How much will land Petrol version of this cars

Break down the buying price
Shipping
And clearing
Rx330
2008-2010 accord
2011-2012 sonata
2007-2010 camry
Irrespective of the mileage ...

xtramahi:
Bros i need either of the two, but am being careful and trying to have enough information before making my more

xtramahi:
Bro acadollar, please i need to migrate to your South Korea, am 33 years and i want to go there and work. how do i go about it? i need to work first then later if possible later i will study small. please your advice will be highly appreciated.

xtramahi:
Bro acadollar, please i need to migrate to your South Korea, am 33 years and i want to go there and work. how do i go about it? i need to work first then later if possible later i will study small. please your advice will be highly appreciated.

uchman:
I will be verrrrrrry glad to do that at least for the good work you have been doing on that Korea thread...

As an Igbo man, I will answer all your questions, so you will help me too as am planning coming over to Korea soonest...

Check my signature for my contact...
The Nigeria's is better...

onuigbo70:
house pls i want to apply for language course, which schools still takes admission application now.d schools i applied to says their nxt admission is june.
thanks in advance

captainamiedi1:
Bro acadollar, any news from them? Why d delay

vkonkwo:
Bro acadollar, am 30 and am going for mater's course, will my age be an issue, am married and am working in a reputable organisation. Pls advise me.

onuigbo70:
25

onuigbo70:
house pls, d most recent certificate i have is my waec and it was taken in 2009.i don't know if it will affect my admission application, as am applying dis year 2016

chukwuebuka077:
Thanks for your reply.I am not an engineering student. I read computer science and I will like to study for masters in a South Korean University. Please do u know if they have scholarship packages for non engineering students?

OneTruePrince:
Dude... Dis car iz 1.1m .... Dats d price if I were to buy it now...

OneTruePrince:
Dude... Dis car iz 1.1m .... Dats d price if I were to buy it now...

captainamiedi1:
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