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Travel / Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by AKO1(m): 5:56pm On Apr 27, 2016 |
Hello everyone, Would I need a yellow card as a Nigerian if I live in the US and am traveling straight from the US? Thanks |
Food / How Do You All Proportion Your Blended Stew? by AKO1(m): 9:26pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
So I recently got a blender which means I can finally stop using canned crushed tomatoes for stew But I blended stew myself before. How do you proportion the red bell pepper, tomatoes, onions and rodo to still get that authentic flavor and color? The two times I've done it, I went about 70% red pepper 20 tomato 5 onions and 5 rodo. I'm wondering whether I'm doing this right. |
Food / Re: What Is The Difference Between Soup, Stew And Sauce? by AKO1(m): 9:19pm On Feb 19, 2016 |
Lol was thinking about this the other day. Great responses. It's also a matter of how language is used. Some people annoyingly call ofada stew ofada sauce to try and sound fancy. |
Travel / Re: Why I Hate Winter. by AKO1(m): 9:37pm On Feb 01, 2016 |
Thank God we don't have snow in Nigeria. We can't even figure out how to get rid of refuse properly. 4 Likes |
Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by AKO1(m): 5:09am On Jan 25, 2016 |
Beef & prawn stir fry 3 Likes
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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 10:13pm On Jan 17, 2016 |
Jchi9876: A studio in a decent neighborhood in Manhattan typically costs upwards of $2,500 a month. If you're willing to share in a two/three bedroom, half that. A studio or one bedroom further from town in deeper parts of the Bronx or Queens could go from anywhere between 1k if you're lucky and 1.8. |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 6:34pm On Jan 16, 2016 |
SophiaLisa: Congrats! And good luck finding a place in New York! I work in NY but live on the outskirts, the rent is too damn high! |
Travel / Re: Cheap Calls From USA To Nigeria by AKO1(m): 11:11pm On Jan 08, 2016 |
Google voice is great. |
Travel / Re: My Horrible Experience At Murtala Mohammed Airport::::::(see pictures):::::::::: by AKO1(m): 8:03am On Jan 07, 2016 |
cannonnier: That sentence is everything that is wrong with Nigeria. We'd rather manage than fix sh*t. 1 Like |
Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by AKO1(m): 2:16pm On Jan 06, 2016 |
Crab meat fried rice 7 Likes 1 Share
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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 1:51pm On Jan 06, 2016 |
dannybrown19: Customs and Border Protection no longer issues paper I-94s. http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/i-94-instructions You can check your record here https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 1:37pm On Jan 06, 2016 |
SophiaLisa: All the VO wants to know is that you're actually going to study, you can pay for it, and you will come back at the end. Don't lie, don't contradict what you filled in the DS-160, speak and stand confidently, keep answers brief and to the point, don't give any documents you're not asked for. Might be a good idea to take along some kind of proof of your employment like your offer letter or ID card, since it looks like that's about your strongest tie to Nigeria. Since you don't have an on-campus job offer, it might not be a good idea to use the mere prospect as evidence of your ability to pay your way. Other people here may have different opinions on this. Good luck. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: !!!UPDATE!!! Traveling With Expired Nigerian Passport by AKO1(m): 11:53pm On Jan 03, 2016 |
Haha folks out here starting threads and pretending to ask questions when they're simply looking to confirm their prior assumptions. Looking forward to how this turns out. |
Food / Re: Cook In Your Kitchen, Take Pictures And Post It Here. SIMPLE! by AKO1(m): 3:34pm On Jan 02, 2016 |
Supper 12 Likes 1 Share
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Food / Re: Why Is Jollof Rice Cooked With Firework Sweeter Than The One Of Gas Cooker? by AKO1(m): 2:58pm On Jan 02, 2016 |
Probably has to do with the smoke that gets into the rice and adds flavour. Same reason why grilled meat that's smoked vs grilled meat that's cooked in the oven taste different. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by AKO1(m): 6:43pm On Jan 01, 2016 |
Hello house, I'm planning to visit SA from the US later this year, I live and work in the US. Would I still need a yellow fever card because I'm Nigerian? Thanks |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 11:44pm On Dec 30, 2015 |
Two side notes here: I was at the Lagos embassy yesterday. I've never seen a more organized set of Nigerians before, queuing quietly and waiting their turn without haggling anybody. It's amazing how our people suddenly behave when at the mercy of a visa. I heard at least two people get denied because they had fake stamps in their passports. WTF!!? You think America will not know? |
Travel / Re: Pls How Can I Get Work Permit From Nigeria To USA by AKO1(m): 5:57pm On Dec 30, 2015 |
ttmacoy: This is a common misconception. It applies in a lot of other countries but not in the US. For a US work visa, the company needs to prove that they'll pay you in a range suitable to the position and comparable to what they would pay an American. They do this through the Labour Condition Application, or LCA, which would also affirm that current workers would not be adversely affected by the employment of a foreigner - that's different from saying you couldn't find an American. In almost all instances, companies can find Americans; there are only a few jobs in the world that are so specialized that not one in 300 million+ Americans won't be able to do. In fact, the whole H-1B visa system has been criticized for many years and for many reasons, including that it displaces skilled Americans especially in tech. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by AKO1(m): 6:22pm On Dec 17, 2015 |
Hello VO, I have a question about the H-1B. Based on the list of documents here, http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-typework.asp The I-129 receipt number is required for the interview to verify the application, but no longer the I-797 receipt. The link says I must bring "The receipt number printed on your approved I-129 petition." I'm confused as to whether I just need to have the number handy, which I do, or bring along a copy of the I-129 petition with the receipt number written on top of it. By my understanding, USCIS keeps the original for their records. Thank you. |
Travel / Where Can I Change Dollars To Naira In New York by AKO1(m): 7:13pm On Dec 11, 2015 |
Can I? |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 9:07pm On Nov 13, 2015 |
Great thanks slimmy05: |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 6:02pm On Nov 13, 2015 |
AKO1: |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 6:02pm On Nov 13, 2015 |
slimmy05: From Ife. But getting to the embassy is not the issue, I want to know roughly when the interview process would be over so that I can plan a sleepover if necessary. |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 2:11pm On Nov 13, 2015 |
Sure I'll be there at 7 if necessary, I'm more concerned about how long it would take because I'm traveling back home outside of Lagos. slimmy05: |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 1:23pm On Nov 13, 2015 |
Hello, Those of you that have interviewed at 11 a.m., when did you get to the embassy, roughly how long did it take, and how soon were you out of there? Thank you! |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by AKO1(m): 3:26pm On Aug 27, 2015 |
slimmy05: I doubt it, and frankly am not keen to risk it; the bigger issue is I need the H1 to re-enter the US. |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by AKO1(m): 3:16pm On Aug 27, 2015 |
biikeys: Cool, thanks. That's a bit tricky for me because I'm switching from F1 status and an expired F1 visa. So if anything goes wrong I won't be able to re-enter the US right away. Also, there's this: http://canada.usembassy.gov/mobile//visas/visas/categories-and-requirements/important-notice-for-applicants-with-a-visitors-permit-to-canada2.html "With rare exceptions, visa applicants temporarily visiting Canada should apply at the U.S. Consular Section in their country of residence. If the applicant is not a resident of Canada, interviewing officers at the U.S. Consular Sections in Canada may not have experience in evaluating the circumstances in the applicant's country of residence. The applicant will, therefore, have greater difficulty establishing eligibility for a U.S. visa in Canada than would be experienced in the applicant's home country. A substantial percentage of visitors to Canada are denied visas under these circumstances. Consequently, we strongly urge visitors to Canada to apply for U.S. visas in their country of residence." |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by AKO1(m): 3:07pm On Aug 27, 2015 |
Thanks, first time stamping. You sure I'm not required to go to my home consulate to get stamped? My passport expires in two months. biikeys: |
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by AKO1(m): 12:42pm On Aug 27, 2015 |
Hello everyone, two quick questions (for context, I'm in America): 1. Is it possible to renew my passport here before it expires? It's expiring just before I plan to travel home later this year. 2. Can I have someone else pay the GTB fee and collect the receipt I need (cant remember what it's called) to book an appointment in Lagos from here? While I'm home, I need to get an H1B visa stamped and want to book the interview well in advance (yes I've already been approved, etc etc.) Thank you, and sorry if I'm slightly off topic. |
Politics / 34-year Veteran Jim Clancy Just Left CNN After Twitter Arguments by AKO1(m): 7:59pm On Jan 16, 2015 |
Via Mediaite: Just one week after he engaged in a heated Twitter debate over the terror attacks on Charlie Hebdo, CNN international correspondent Jim Clancy announced he is leaving the network after more than 30 years at the network. In a short note to his CNN colleagues, Clancy did not give a reason for his departure. http://www.mediaite.com/online/34-year-veteran-jim-clancy-leaves-cnn-after-controversial-charlie-hebdo-tweets/
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Politics / Re: Photo: What's This Ugly Badge That President Jonathan And NTA Newscasters Wear? by AKO1(m): 9:55pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
Dlionsheart: Ah I see, thanks. Still ugly af. Here's a prettier poppy: 4 Likes
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Politics / Photo: What's This Ugly Badge That President Jonathan And NTA Newscasters Wear? by AKO1(m): 9:39pm On Jan 15, 2015 |
I have no idea.
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