Also I have this uncle who wants to claim me in his taxes, but I have not consented yet. I'm still waiting to get my SSN. Is it advisable for him to claim me? the SSN I'm about to get it my first and thats because I'm going to be on OPT soon.

Hello Guys, with the help of information I got on Nairaland I got my F1-visa.

I av not filed any taxes since I came, I thought I did not need to file since I dont have SSN yet, please what what do I need to do, and what do I benefit from it Financially. e.t.c
as it is on the record I have not worked throughout my stay. but sha I dey work oo, I'm paid cash (man must survive)


I got my post completion OPT card recently and will be effective march 1st. so I'm just about to go to Social Security aministration to get my SSN.

@House,
Does anyone have friends or relative in d U.S in school currently doing pre-completion OPT?

I need some info. pls Save me once more,
appreciate

@house hows everyone doing?
its been a while oo, I remembered when dis thread started it was just in time when I was about to apply for my F1 visa, theres enormous valuable info on this thread, my posts are btw page 4 and 6 or so. I got my visa with ease, I even applied for emergency appointment because my school resumption date was very close and there were no more appointment date on the VFS website.

I wish all of u guys success in your interviews. above all its Gods grace.
Stick to dis thread.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXAsb6snP-A

This one is HOOOOT

How much does it cost to charter an aircraft (Business Jets) in Nigeria
If travelling within d country

how much is a Firstclass and Businees Class domestic tickets?

men U guys will kill someone with laughter oooo!!!!!!

but some of these line will still do a good job today

Where has every one on this thread gone, FLYING? Pls dont let this thread slack oo!!

Anyways, Pls is there any one who has contacts in Bristow Helicopters?

Virgin Nigeria will be boosting their fleet with 10 more aircrafts before the end of July, says Barr. Jimoh Ibrahim, thats means more Jobs to be created. Pilots, Maintenance Engineers. it depends though if they are gonna be wet leased or bought directly. Some of the fresher Pilots with CPL could not get jobs because they could not perform to standard during Simulator Assessment.

Arik Air will be taking some deliveries during the year, and some of the dead airlines will resume operations.

The industry is not doing badly in terms of crew employment.

U can take up instructing in some of the flight school u trained at in the U.S while u continue to look out for opportunities back home.

Just keep the dream Guys. there are challenges in every industry worldwide and Aviation is not an exception

@ house
check Riverside Flight Center, Tulsa Oklahoma
$41,000. including, housing, books e.t.c . contact them for more information. www.riversideflightcenter.com

@Emma, thats a good thing o, ur mum is d CCO of a Nija Airline. Nigeria is a good place to start ur flying career considering the fact that u will only come out of most flight schools with just 300hrs and u earn a decent income as a first officer. If Flying is really ur Passion bro, Go FOR IT, DONT EVEN BLINK. hit me up and lets talk fe_dudu2000@yahoo.com

flying

why do u ask? Airline Pilots in Nigeria earn decent income. But if you want to be a Pilot only because of the pay, bros dont even try to enrol in a flight school.

Hello guys, its been a while o, hope everyone is still keeping the dream. it will surely come to pass.


@wham
could u please get the link to the Bristow Ad. or type it out, I mean the positions offered, requirements, e.t.c

Thanks.

If your brother really want to be a PILOT, its possible and its no joke. but its also fun at the same time


The Nigerian College of Aviation Technology Zaria is there but u need Gods grace to b admitted and finish successfully. its a good school no doubt. (www.ncatz-ng.org) but considering Nigerian Factor, the United States is the place to go.

Below are some websites of reputable schools. cos the school u go to also matters in the industry.

www.erau.edu
www.flightsafetyacademy.com
www.deltaconnectionacademy.com
www.spartan.edu
www.oxfordaviation.net (U.K)

There are some other schools in south Africa .

For the cost, just prepare your pocket for nothing less than USD$65,000, excluding living expenses.

Hope this helps

@Don 1 dee,

My Sister started the ACCP programme but did not complete. the programme is good cos she was given credit for the level she stopped at, at the University of Porthsmouth where she is currently studying. The higher you proceed in the programme the less time it takes for you to get your BSc abroad.
Just go to any Aptech centre and they will tell you al you need to know. but its kinda expensive sha

Hi guys, I'm new 2 d thread. Watz d situation with Nigeria

Whatever

1 Chief Obafemi Awolowo
2 Gen Yakubu Gowon
3 Idiagbon
4 Chief M.K.O
5 Nuhu Ribadu
6 Babatunde Fashola

Nos 5 and 6 are the only current visible hope, their fire should not be quenched

Apply for intership or employment at Boeing or General Electric
www.boeing.com

Hi guys,

I know you all are waiting for the details of my interview, I can not share it now, but I promise to do same later in the day today.

I have been very busy towards preparation for my exit to the U.S cos my school resumes on monday 13th and I have not even secure a seat on delta airlines. So Please permit me for now.

But the real thing is just the favour of God and then dont stammer in your response to questions of the consular officer.

more to come later.

Hellooo People!!!!

I am happy to inform you all that I was just given my F-1 STUDENT VISA TODAY .

I am in celebration mode now

will gist you later on how it went

catch ya

Does anyone have an idea what is the yield per hectare for the following crops in Nija

1, soya beans
2, Maize
3, Sorghum
4, Wheat

Your answers will be apreciated. tanx

@rachiwise

Anyway I quited applying at abuja, Suprisingly on Monday,I got a response from Lagos giving me an epidited interview scheduled for 8th july. So I am comforted at the moment but it means I will have to jet out of Nija immediately I get my Visa by Gods Grace.

@Prince84
The last balance on my sponsors account (printed about 2 weeks ago) reads 14M Naira. What do you think?

@ House
The advise I got from a reputable lawyer is that to proof relationship with a sponsor (in my case an Uncle), The sponsor will have to write a personal letter addressed to the consular General, stating the relationship that exsist btw both paties, willingness and availability of fund. Also a sworn affidavit can also be used to corroborate and attest to such facts (though may not be asked, but in case!!! )

The best Nigerian Banks in terms of

1 Stability (financial)
2 Product quality
3 Customer Relationship

are

1 First Bank
2 Union Bank
3 Standard Chartered Bank

@rachiwise

Tanx for ur backup,

at the moment its only 1st of july thats available at Abuja, I checked it few mins ago.

But I'm thinking if there would not be a clash somewhere if I book at Abuja now and Lagos replies me giving me an appointment as well. I dont know if Lagos and Abuja work together or otherwise on scheduling appointments.

Infact whats your best advice at the moment

@rachiwise

Tanx, I actually got the auto response seconds before I tried sending another mail, thats about 4hrs after I sent the First one.

@ toyosiwemi

Have you received any response from the Embassy ? you know today is thursday like smile11s SAID.

@ all
Is it true that there are some people involved in the runs of helping secure an emergency Interview appointment?

Is it really possible?

Your opinion will be appreciated

@toyosiwemi

I noticed from ur post that u got an automail response from lagosstudentvisas@state.gov,

Is it compulsory that I must get an automail reply?, cos I sent my mail almost 3hrs now and I've not recieved any automail reply.

Anyone with know-how of this things please ur contribution will be appreciated.

Tanx

Career Movie
                  1, Airforce One
                  2, Independence Day
                  3, Passenger 57
                  4, Executive Decision
                  5, Air Speed

Comedy
                1, Who am I  (starring Jackie Chan)
                2, Catch me If you Can
                3, The Gods must be crazy
                4, Coming to America
                5, Tom & Jerry

Others
                1, Street fighter
                2, Iron Monkey
                3, Kick boxer ( Starrng Vahn Damme)

e.t.c

@smile11s, @rachiwise

Tanxs guys, ur suggestions have been really helpful.

I sent the mail 10mins ago and am really optimistic that I will get a response from them

God bless you and I wish everyone success at their interviews.

Hello PPL,

I need the biggest help now. I was unable pay for my I-901 fee online using a VISA Debit card, so I contacted someone in d U.S to pay 4 me using cheque, this brought about some delay but at last I got it.

The Issue now is there are no more appointment slot for Lagos and Abuja and I am scheduled to resume school on 13th July.

I proceeded applying for emergency appointment but the email "lagoscon2@state.gov" returned my mail as failure.

I also tried VFSGLOBAL hot line 014631363 to get info on how I should go about it but the line just kept on riiinnging nobody picked it.

Can I also apply for emergency using "lagosstudentvisas@state.gov"? or what should I do as 13th July is just around d corner.

Please I need immediate assistance

E JOOOO ooooo!!!!!!

Hi Guys!!

I am really grateful for this forum its really informative

1. Please I would like to know how would I prove that My sponsor is really my Uncle that does not bear the same Surname as mine.

2. There no more date available for June and July in Lagos, Can I apply for Emergency appointment? I am billed to resume in the U.S on 13th July ?

Your answers will be highly appreciated