immortalcrown: This is a proof that money is not everything. Money can be made in Nigeria. But there are levels of comfort that money can never guarantee in Nigeria. Some poor people abroad are more comfortable than some rich people in Nigeria.
On a different note, Tonto no dey post herself on Father's Day again.
Whenever i remember my time for 9ja i dey fear o.. 9ja now na beta nightmare. Not saying it's all greener here but i better dey here. The only thing i am missing from 9ja na the people and that 9ja energy but u go get those if u dey where Nigerians plenty like Texas and Maryland. Las Las, one man's food is another man's poison.
Pls my wound have refused to heal despite applying various medications on it (chloramphenicol, ampicillin, penicillin ointment, injection powder).
It's getting to two months now. I'm really tired nairalanders. Pls help me out, I have spent all the money on me trying to get it healed but all to no avail.
Doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses and experienced health personels in the house pls I really need your sincere advice.
Pls help me get to the front page. I believe there are a lot of experienced folks in this forum. Pls help me out guys.
Stop adding penicillin. I think that stuff is only for fresh wounds.. I remember scrapping my knee while playing football, was using penicillin. For long no result, it was just eroding the top surface and getting bigger until i stop using it. I may be wrong sha... Just my own experience.
If there's a way to leave, LEAVE... Don't let anyone lie to you that it's a waste of time.. If not for yourself, do it for ur unborn children and your family. It is very important to avoid Nigerian politicians, Herdsman, kidnappers and ritualist and many many many other reasons. At least you can work and take care of ur needs...
Smile4mee01: He works as a disability support worker and aged care support. It means he cares for those who live with disability, some people dont like to do it. But my guy no send. He makes his money, and can use that as capital to set himself up in Ghana for life.
He also lives miserly, drives a cheap car, lives in a cheap area.
Let's just say he is blessed with delayed gratification, he would rather live like this today and live a good life in his country.
InTheCloudySky: Lumping the west as one country/one society is gross generalization and ignorance. My government is currently investing $114 million to improve long-term care conditions, for all residents, irrespective of their wealth. Pure capitalism does not exist either but is more of an ideological construct than a real system that can be implemented.
I've never seen an homeless old person where I am and I've lived in different parts of the country to know that they aren't littered anywhere, like you're falsely claiming. I'm pretty sure no one would comfortably sit and watch their elderly loved one become homeless, and if anyone sees them, they would offer to help or connect them to the appropriate resources to get them off the streets. Whether they accept the help is really up to them.
I won't bother arguing with someone who doesn't know that the correct term is "abroad" and not "in the abroad" because it's obvious you've never stepped a toe outside of Nigeria and have no idea what you're talking about. The homeless I've seen are not much and i think is drug related or mental wellness... If some think they can enjoy life in a country everything is hard, let them return. I spent 30yrs of my life in Nigeria struggling searching for job since 2014 i graduated. Don't let anyone deceive you that things are or will be better back home in 2 decades. Life be like balloon for naija wey anyone fit bust any time. You can return with all the money made and become a target to plenty...Let anyone with ears hear.
AnotherAlien: A sane advice is for anyone with a good job in Nigeria considering moving abroad to first visit the country of his choice first, observe life overseas and finally return after comparing both climes. I know a set of people will throw tantrums upon reading what I said above. To them the only thing stopping them from success is a visa and a ticket - upon stepping on any country in Europe or America, they are automatically billionaires like Dangote. Lack of research has really hurt many making such life-changing decisions.
Roughly 20 years ago when I visited the US embassy in Lagos, I observed a man sitting on a wheelchair, holding a sign saying stuff totally against the US government, right in front of the embassy. I was touched and wanted to know what his problem was. Anyone going to that embassy around then would remember him - he was crippled, not begging, rather having a one-man protest with his visible signs strapped all over his wheelchair. After I got done with my business in the embassy, I came out and saw him on same wheelchair with same sign and asked him what his problem was. He told me a lot about his life in the US the decades he spent here and how he ended up on the wheelchair. But his main advise relevant to this topic is what I said in the first paragraph, which is still relevant today - don't make irrational decisions, do your proper research.
The grass is not always greener on the other side. Everyone's success or failures overseas depend largely on those you are surrounded by in whatever clime you find yourself in. If you are surrounded by Nigerian professionals willing to show you the ropes, you might just be able to secure a professional job like them and start your life.
On the flip side, if you're surrounded by the Nigerian gangs into drugs, gangbanging, hardcore nightlife, you are bound to be like them as well.
Many in the latter category tend to forget what brought them overseas in the first place, and disregard the most important thing they need - establishing their legal status in the country they're in. The worst story I've heard is when someone allowed his stay to expire and said he forgot to do what he needed to do to renew it. He said he was too deep into partying and clubbing and forgot. If you know why you came somewhere, keep track of how to stay there legally.
On a realer note, one big advise would be don't sell your house if you own one in Nigeria to go overseas when you don't know what to expect there. Many of those you will meet in these countries are unwilling to return to Nigeria because of the constant bad news about Nigeria, and mainly because they have no where to stay when they get back home. If some had a place to stay, they'd gladly return home. So, why sell a home you already own when many people in the country you're heading to are still struggling with owning one home in Nigeria? They can always face the bad news like everyone else in Nigeria that lives with it. Not return to Nigeria to become homeless.
Don't resign from a good job you already have in Nigeria. Visit the place first and see things for yourself. You'd be surprised from that experience alone, but it's worth it.
I've heard of stories of people planning to relocate to foreign countries and end up getting abandoned by the friends and family members they relied on, right there at the airport. So, how do you expect to know the system anywhere when you don't know anyone to show you the ropes?
Like someone said in the earlier posts, information is key. Lack of information is what makes a lot of Nigerians make hasty decisions.
So after entering and submitting documents VO: who filled for u..? I answered... VO: how and when did we start talking? Nov 17 2016 VO: when did it get romantic? Jan 20th- superbowl (February) 2017 VO: was that the only time? Yes... Told him she stayed till February. VO: through the whole February? No. About 6 days with me n my family members that were around. VO: was that when you engaged her? Yes.. on January 29th at Nike art gallery. VO: Do you plan to work when in US Yes... I've bn searching indeed.com and viewing jobs available where am going VO: Did u go through the pamphlets that was given you ? Yes and I summarised.. VO: am approving you. Congratulations. Thank you so much... I left ...
Will having a traditional wedding disqualify is from getting the K1 Visa? My parents are insisting on a traditional wedding since they won’t be available for the white wedding when we eventually go to the US. So can we have a small traditional ceremony to make up for that. What will be the result of that? Does the embassy regard traditional wedding as being married?
That will disqualify you from getting the k1. Let's here from the elders tho.
Treasureprince1: Emmarino my guy, I'm glad you're progressing, hopefully this corona beast will go away soon, all of us including Sandraigho, Torino, me, you and others that just joined will smile soon.
AMEN! Yea! Tho it's really hard waiting now, we happy we on course... I pray success to everyone here.
disguy1: 1. Check under immigrant. 2. If it says ready, that means you can go ahead and schedule an interview. 3. You can fill the DS on your phone or PC. Which ever is convenient for you. I used a PC, it’s a matter of preference. 4. Yes, K1 is non immigrant but processed as immigrant at the consulate. Don’t let that bother you. You’re good to go. 5. Don’t worry about the several weeks, you can go ahead and schedule your interview. Not sure about available dates tho cos of this COVID-19 wahala.
You will need your case number. Should be in the notification letter from NVC and in this format: LGS**********
Congrats and good luck.
Please should I check under immigrant visa or nonimmigrant visa?.. and if I can fill ds 160 with my phone or must be a computer?. I am really confuse now cuz I checked under immigrant visa and saw ready. Wondering since k1 is nonimmigrant visa. Another thing is that we got the letter from NVC just 17th this month saying they will forward petition to consulate embassy which may take several weeks. Idk
NTUk1: God is awesome!!!!! Had my interview and was approved today. I can say for sure that the K1 visa is not affected by the ban. Thank you all for your support all the way. I said let me come and quickly tell you guys. I will let you know how it went once I settle down. This Kain God ohhhhh....I never see your type ohh!
Travel › Re: Why We Don’t Regret Moving Abroad – Nigerians by emmarino(m): 6:23am On Jun 16, 2025
