₦airaland Forum

OluDare01:
what of 1098T?

Normally...and legally, you're not supposed to use the 1098T sent from your school to claim education credit. I know some people do...

amanze15:
and submit the 1040NR to? after my friend got a bill of 1k from IRS for wrongful filling, na him i melo

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Austin, TX 73301-0215
USA

If you are not claiming any dependents (e.g. spouse,children), you can also use 1040NR-EZ.

slimmy2005:
guy if you get the mind file with turbotax. If you file with school, you'll only get not more than $80

True, but that's because they don't use 1040NR..so they can claim different tax credits and deductions. For those looking to file (non tax residents), the right way is to file using the 1040NR for which your returns will very likely be around $100 or less. If you use the wrong form,which turbotax uses..you'll get more refund, but you better hope you don't get audited within the statute of limitations. Anybody who cares to read can read up 1040 NR Instructions on IRS website..it's self explanatory-and you can file your tax yourself.

nikenry:
Thanks a lot. I am just a little bit afraid of listening to and comprehending American accent.

You should be okay. Don't be afraid to ask them to go over any question you don't understand. African american accent is trickier if you're not used to it.

alldmoney:
Hey all, got to USA my destination lately last night mehn e no easy, but all things been equal , California dey like expensive and all , anyway where and which bank account I fit open sharply and what required? Which line is gonna be good for me..

Just look for banks that won't charge you maintenaince/service fees, and whose branches/atms easily accessible to you..most 'big' banks do and may not tell you while opening an account with them

Olayinka15:
I shouldn't rely on them niyen oooo

At your peril..

youngestland:
good day everyone

i have just started a masters program in usa and i want to withdraw the admission and go back to nigeria

Please i want to know what i should do and most importantly if i will be able to enter the states again because of this

Thanks

That would depend on why you're leaving. Technically, you can take a 'leave of absence' of less than 5 months in which case you won't require a new visa to re-enter the US. You would definitely need supporting documentation from the international office before you leave and would also need to keep communicating with them while you're away in Nigeria. This is assuming you still want to continue as a student and feel you'd be okay to continue by then.

If you plan to stay longer in Nigeria, of course you'd need to go through the whole visa process again.
Lest I forget, make sure to let your international office know and let them officially release you before you leave.

camanito:
Please I need advice. I want to apply for undergraduate studies in US this January. And after that, I will apply for student visa. I am 28 years and my international passport will expire Aug 2018. Should I proceed?
Thanks as I await your advice.

I would say you sound like a potential immigrant solely based on what you've written. VOs will definitely look at it that way as well except you are able to prove with very strong reasons such as financial ties, employment why anything should make you go back to Nigeria.

If you already have a Bachelors degree, apply to graduate school.

teepee4Him:
First. Let me appreciate those who painstakingly respond to and help some of us 'newbies' in here. The good Lord will favour you in all ways..

In my opinion, I guess I am still quite new in the system to comment. However, from the 20days spent in here thus far, I think it is EASIER AND BETTER to stay in Nigeria (if you don't have money to spend and you don't have mind to do things in the 'wrong' way) than to come in here... (Well, I might be wrong though)

The system is just too Hostile.

My advice - PLEASE ensure you get a FUNDING (G.A, R.A, or the likes).


Now to my question - It happens I have an admission @ a school (no funding and high tuition). Should be starting this Spring. However I discussed with a professor willing to accept me at Texas A&M for Summer.


If I am able to secure the admission letter before paying the fees, Is it possible I transfer successfully without falling out of status? Is it possible I change I-20 by February to the new school and remain here till the program starts by summer?

In the event I pay the fees and after a semester I transfer to the new school (with only 10 credit hours done) Would I transfer to start afresh or will the credit hours count?

I do hope someone understands my plight and gives me advice.



N.B:'My papa no get money oooo'


God bless

When we advise that you have at least one semester's worth of tuition and living expenses, you think some people just enjoy scaring people away. This particular scenario keeps repeating itself since nobody cares to listen. The exchange rate is not favorable at all...get funding BEFORE leaving Nigeria or stay till you get one, or you might find life really really tough here..and yeah face the music
Well in your case, your school has to report your SEVIS status as a student this Spring taking the minimum required number of courses or you'd definitely be out of status! Wrt transfer, talk to your international office and graduate advisor.

Teedawg:
HE DIDNT EVEN CHECK TO SEE THAT I'VE PASSED RESUMPTION DATE AND DIDNT ASK FOR EXTENSION OR ANYTHING (OLUWA AT WORK)
TIPS AND OBSERVATION
WHAT I'M ABOUT TO SAY HAS BEEN SAID OVER AND OVER
-PLEASE I BEG YOU IF THEY DON'T ASK YOU FOR DOCS DONT PRESENT IT COZ LOTS OF PEOPLE DID THAT AND IT ENDED UP BAD
-DONT ANSWER WHAT THEY DIDN'T ASK YOU (THERE WAS THIS LADY BEFORE GOOD MORNINH SEF SHE HAS STARTED TALKING)
-ALSO THOSE OF YOU THAT APPLY TO ONE SCHOOL HAVE A SOLID REASON TO PRESENT DONT USE ONLINE SEARCH(ONE GUY APPLIED ONE SCHOOL WHEN HE WAS ASKED HOW I CAME ACCROS THE SCHOOL HE SAID VIA FACEBOOL ADS COM'N)
-IF YOUR SPONSOR IS RETIRED JUST KEEP IT BETWEEN YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS

@bolded, that's for CBP at port of entry. Be sure to carry your extension letter with you in your carry on.

hello house ....Please I will like to know if internatonal student are eligible for work study

sobastical:
Yeah, some schools has a 20hr per week on campus but don't relax on that to pay tuition. try get some funding to compliment.

khulthum, you should look at their description of work study and contact the department if need be. Work study positions requiring federal work study awards are not open to international students.

asitis752:
to do any available job Cos I don't rely only on my certificate.

Good luck buddy

GboyegaD:
Good evening house,
Does anyone have United Airlines Mileage to sell? I need about 2800 miles to make a round trip to the US however, the cost of buying miles from United seems to be on the high side.
Regards.

I can transfer some to you Mr Oga...it's $75 though for 3k miles on their website

HOTWATER:
I am sure they are a lot of people here that will appreciate if you can explain more and probably offer some assistance

There are quite a few IT jobs in the DFW area. If you school in the area, that gives you a little advantage since some companies try to source locally. Aside from LinkedIn which you probably already know, you'll find some guys you take classes with that have done some form of internship with some of those companies. Your international office too would know what IT companies in the area international students usually do internships and OPT in, and of course those most likely sponsor H1B and GC. So just connect with people and talk to people in your international office as well....at least that's how I and a few friends got internships in companies that sponsor then.

HOTWATER:
Any Network Engineer in the house with ASA experience and willing to work in the Dallas Area should reach out to me. Unfortunately, the company is not willing to file for anybody. So you must have at least work permit through family.

smh...when there are others in the area ready to file.

AboveGod:
Thanks dear, but I was thinking of working and studying there at the same time. Am in a tight corner right now. If possibly you can be of help,please help dear.

You seem not to be getting it. If you still want to study medicine, complete it in Nigeria and then you can think about moving.

anaccondac:
I would rather take the ones I'm familiar with that works with my system. I don't need ibruprofen at all. We still have reputable drug manufacturing companies in Nigeria and standard pharmacy stores too.

Good luck

anaccondac:
You're good. You might want to add some other stuff like Paracetamol, antibiotics and Anti-malaria just in case you still have some in your system.

You mean those drugs that only God knows how they are manufactured...I would get over-the-counter pain relievers here- Tylenol, ibuprofen, etc

OJCITY22:
Congrats! Only Jah can do it.....

Only God can do it

coobboy:
Just two weeks. And yeas it got there. Tracked it during the whole process. Thanks

Just email them then with your concern LagosNIV@state.gov or insert Abuja..depending on where you sent it to.

coobboy:
How you know that?
Well basically, Returned from the us back to Nigeria to renew the F1 visa. But was qualified for the Dropbox. So submitted the passport with the dropbox confirmation letter. Don't know why, couldn't see no visa on it, or a letter of denial

Not sure how long you're in Nigeria but it's typically advised to go in for an interview if you're in Nigeria only briefly. Did you check the status online..sure it made it to the embassy/consulate?

imperiouxx:
How are you doing sir?

Doing good boss! How's the family?

DeeTus:
ok. Hv u taken your international passport and i-20 for special anointing yet? Do so man, it's very important in ur case.

Hmm interesting

abbeYhart:
Hello people in the house. A younger friend has an issue and is so confused right now. He went for his student visa interview which was was approved. However, on checking his visa status online. it says "Your application was refused. Please see the letter or other instructions you received at the interview" There is no letter or any link pasted with any instructions. Anyone has an idea of who has experienced something similar before because we find it very strange?

This is possible..at least I've seen it happen-you'll need to contact them and find out why first. You would most likely have to reappear for another interview.

snrr:
I have done that.. and whaoo , me... man utd fan praying for Sanchez to score... na waoh

Lol...even some Man Utd players don't have themselves in their own fantasy teams

femi321:
congrats. This will definitely motivate some of us to get that phd degree

"Once you stop learning, you start dying" - Einstein

imperiouxx:
Finally, this night I got in mail an acceptance letter to study medicine as PA (Physician Assistant).

I would be specializing in Surgery (Cardiothoracic).

What a marvelous gift for Xmas. All thanks to God.

Cheers! https://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0016.gif

Looks like you need this https://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0016.gif

Congrats

texrem:
that moment you will see speed limit enforced by helicopter? that thing sometimes dey cut my mind...

there you go..and radar detectors are illegal there as well

texrem:
On my way to west Virginia. ....I ran 100+ to and fro...

You don't want to be caught in Virginia btw....in case you drove through

snrr:
when and how do a new participant join?

Guess it's already too late to join-almost mid season..except you wanna play for fun

akin3102:
Hey. I just drove 17hrs from SD to Dallas. The road trip was hectic with over 80MPH. Driving in Dallas was crazy and accident all over the places. Who is in Dallas to Holla @ me?.someone should suggest a club where they play naija song abegi.

Hope it's a rental..or you'd be racking lots of miles on your car

cecemat:
Anyone currently running masters in electrical engineering in the house please Néed beep you urgently.

Go ahead and ask your question..someone'll respond