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[quote author=adesojiaderemi@]Bros let no one deceive you, it is not wise to leave your family in US while you come back to naija, it is just like adjourning your case; your wife wont be able to cope with the situation alone even if you are making million in naija.It is better you face it together and tackle it together. I am also a family of five; two heads are better one.When two of you intensify your job search and you are able to get a job you will forget all the struggles.[/quote]UNCLE SOJI, I NOTICED THAT MOST OF THSES HIGH SCHOOL JOBS REQUIRES EXPERIENCE. SO HOW DO ONE GO ABOUT IN DOING THAT? ALSO CAN U PLS SEND ME A COPY OF HOW A US RESUME LOOKS LIKE. KINDLY SEND IT TO MY EMAIL SIR.

uniqueprivacy: Please it seems I am the only one in Pennsylvania, can any member who is this state respond with 'I am here with you', because I have rarely seen this name being mentioned on this thread, all I see is TX, NY, MD, MA, NJ, etc. haba! what about PA, hope I am not in the wrong place, Lol! I am really feeling lonely here.
It's been a month and three days now since I cam into the state as single, I have gotten my GC, SSN & learners permit, but not gotten a job yet, I came in with HND in Elect/Elect and have sent my result to WES for evaluation and awaiting the evaluation as I have a strong passion to continue in my major. At the main time, I have applied to several small jobs just to be able to work and gain experience over here since they seem not to consider anything gotten outside the US(discrimination), yet it seem nothing is coming forth even as little as sales associate (grammar, na sale boy/girl 4 naija). I spoke with someone yesterday, who is now a citizen, and the person advised me not to use my highest level of education when applying for jobs that are meant for high school holders, that this people are strict with their specific job requirement, that this could be one of the major reasons I have not been given an offer. Secondly, I should not just apply online to any job vacancy I see online with my SSN, that it is better to find the address and go to the company or the organization's location and apply using their own system, as many of them make provision for this, to avoid identity theft on my SSN. I don't know how true all these are (JJC), and I have been doing all that. God help me.
My host is really nice, but does not have much time for me, my major challenge is mobility since there is no public transport in my area(Yardley PA) except for taxi, which is very expensive for me to move around on my own. I cant think of buying a car now knowing the cost of maintenance and insurance as my host advised me to, when I haven't started earning any income.
Please your contributions and advice from experienced members of this forum on these points I have raised will be highly appreciated. Thank you.
Lord I rest in your hands.

very soon. i will join you in PA. WHY IS IT DIFFICULT TO GET A JOB OVER THERE IN PA? AND WAT THE WEATHER LIKE THERE?

MEMBERS OUT THERE IN THE STATE, IS THERE ANY NEED FOR ONE TO COLLECT THE DRIVERS LICENSE IN NIGERIA AND BRING IT DOWN TO THE STATE? IS IT RELEVANT AND USEFUL AT ALL?

uniqueprivacy: Thanks Missannie, well I am now eligible to work, so I have started applying for work, though I am still awaiting my result evaluation from WES. you can apply for your SSN before your green card arrives, that was what I did and I received my SSN within Ten working days. just find out from people in Texas because what is applicable in my state (Pennsylvania) may not be applicable in yours.

mr unique, can u give me ur facebook name, i will like to add you for updates on wat i should know about pennsylvania becos that my POE

helooo house if one's police report expires aFter 3month before travelling to the state, will that pose a threat on your POE.

uniqueprivacy: Genlion, my brother am doing fine o by the grace of God. Sorry for the delay in my response. I flew with British Airways, and the official online fare was 285k, but I went thru an agent @ 250k, my POE was Philadelphia PA. But if your host is as nice and considerate as mine is and wouldn't Mind picking you up at JFK New York, then Quatar Air will be cheaper for you, though flight fares are a bit high now. Well PA is a nice place to be at least for the little time spent, I'm still exploring anyway. there are Job opportunities but from my experience most Job require past experience which must be from the US, Hence one just need to start with any available job no matter how small the pay may be, in order to form your working experience for the desired one. This may not be applicable with all, but from what I have seen that is how it is. So good luck to you my brother.

tanks for ur reply. wat are the available jobs that requires no working experience and how much is the pay? also wat is the weather in PA like?

Amefrica: oh! Im sorry bro. I aint in skul cuz theyve postponed our exam. Can u wait til nxt week ?

okay bro. no problem

Chuck87: Bro, I sent you the pin, you have not added me?

sorry bro, i dont av bis on my bb. hopefully i will load my bb tumorow. thanks. roarrrrrrrrrr

ManTiger: Go and get the Visa for the family...

i will the tigress. our family needs it

[quote author=kevwe_flex]Now this is the sample of what I am talking about. Fact is, my sister who is a nurse helped in facilitating it. It's suppose to be free people. But they say na where u dey work na im u dey chop, that's why dem call am workshop. So she did it for me, gave the guy N100 as a tip.[/quote]this is not the attestation we are talking about ooooo

Amefrica: Ok bro... All iz well, you can add me for easy communication.. 221610e9

bro how far about the transcript stuff. i did not hear anything from you.

THE EAGLE HAS LANDED. I DON RECEIVE MY 2NL. GLORY TO GOD. MOTHER GENTIGER, CELEBRATE YOUR SONS 2NL

Chuck87: Why? We should be expecting it by Friday. GOD willing.

do u mean this friday

[quote author=tundemalik@gmai]Any update about 2NL for those current for july[/quote]no update yet. hopefully we shld get the 2nl at the end of the month

uniqueprivacy: Greetings to all my e-family members, I'm saying congratulations for your successful interviews, your arrivals at your various destinations in the state, your selections for 2014DV lottery welcome on board flight 2014 and finally wishing those preparing for their interview a secured Visa, go get it because it's all yours IJN. Pleas I can't forget the finger that fed me because I benefited a lot from this forum, I've been away for a while, though occasionally check on you guys but not really had time and internet opportunity to comment all the time. I've just been here and there trying to get properly integrated into the American culture over here in the State.
I am just about a month old here in PENNSYLVANIA, I've gotten my social security number and still expecting my green card, I suppose it comes in 21 days but mine is long overdue, pleas correct me if I'm wrong. Pleas Nairalanders in PA, kindly contact me, lets rub minds, because this country from the little time I have spent I discover that each state have their own way of doing things, what is applicable in one is different from the other, Pleas let the brotherly love continue. May God help us all to achieve our goals according to His will IJN amen. ONE LOVE!

how r u doing? pls my POE is also pennslvania. can u tell me how u travel down there. the airline u boarded, the price and how i can get to pittsburgh. also wat PA like. are there opportunities there? ur quick response would be appreciated.

pjogutum1: @house, congratulation to all those who are current including me. the preparation starts now may God help us all.

ohhh u mean u are also current now. i see. we will surely meet in july for our interview

Chuck87: Texas, GOD willing

. We will surely get our visas

Chuck87: Why not! 24cbffbb, where is your poe?

pennslyvania and u?

Chuck87: Ok sir

do u use bb? can u send me ur pin.

Tobi henryo: Hi everyone,I jst bcame current with Cn 172**.pls how soon can I be expectin my 2NL?

LET KEEP HOPING. MAYBE 2WEEKS AFTER NOW

Chuck87: Darn straight!! It's been a long time coming! We thank GOD!

so we will monitor each other for our interview

ManTiger: i like d@ bolded part.

are u also current too?

Chuck87: I thank YOU LORD for YOUR faithfulness!!

are u current too?

why u dey waste ur time with dis guy. they say u be thief, u say na 5naira you steal. are u nt a thief? some jokes are too expensive. av u nt gone true the bible that jokes most especially expensive ones like urs is a sin. well since u said its a joke, we will take our eyes off it. but go and sin no more and give respect to ur elders most especially to the one who has always been protectin us from dubious pple on this forum. we still love u brother.

i thank God. the lineage of gentiger is current. coming to meet those consular just the way mother gentiger did it. roarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Amefrica: Okay, you gotta wait till monday bro..

no problem big brother. i want it out within one month. i dont mind takin it with me when am goin to the state.

Amefrica: You'll need to go to FCMB mini campus n pay a particular amount..

can u verified te amount for me. and moreover do u know anyone who can help me with it. i dont mind paying him. but i want it very fast my brother

why creating tension. the bulletin is not out and it has not been uploaded

Amefrica: Yes bro.. Ur damn right, OSU is privilege to have d best LAW all ova da federation.. I applied for law but they gave me HDS.. I find it very interesting tho.. Great OSUites

gbooossssssssssssa gbosaaaaaaaaaaa

Amefrica: I dey hear u ooo.. Feel free

how can i get my transcript at osu on time?

Amefrica: I heard GENTIGER n TYCOON graduated from my school (OOU).. I'm ur last boy, 200level studying history n diplomatic studies (HDS).. I'm really happy.. I applied for 2014 dv lottery but wasn't selected after d 2nd trial.. My S/O to other OSU alumni n students.. GREAT OSUites

we plenty here. up osuite. bro i want ask u sometin

Gentiger: You can go back to school here in the States to increase your earnings and have an edge over your contemporaries. You need not spend a fortune to do that. You can take full advantage of Federal and Private loans and repay over time. The Good thing about taking and repaying loans as of when due is that it builds up your credit history and makes you credit worthy. So my advice to all new immigrants is to begin building your credit ratings. How do you do that? The moment you have a job, you can approach any of the stores in your locality offering credit cards to customers. For those in California, try out Marshall or Macy stores. There are many others. You can begin by taking $500 - $1000 credit card facility from these stores for your shopping. These stores mentioned and others are where I buy my clothes. Their services are exceptional.

Back to What we were saying, going back to school need not be tedious. I'll advice each and everyone already in the States to evaluate their certificates or academic credentials with the appropriate evaluation centers scattered. across the States. This is a very important step if you must go to school. Secondly choose a course of study most sought after. Do programs that will make you indispensable. Always verify average yearly income for any program you choose and job availability. When you are satisfied with your chosen program, then you can proceed to the next level.

You must choose schools with the necessary accreditation for the desired course of study. Ensure you review the schools in your locality for competitiveness and financial aid availability. This is very important . Private schools are expensive but better in terms of academic output. Again, they churn out graduates much faster than government schools. Classes are not congested and students are given personal attention, usually, you may be assigned to a professor to guide you through your chosen course of study. This is the advantage of private over public schools.

When you have chosen your school and your course of study, the next phase is how to pay for tuition and other related expenses. This is where federal grant and federal/private loans come in. I will break it down for you to understand. Let's proceed.

When you enroll for any house of study in a college or university setting, as a green card holder you are entitled to $5500 grant. It's called the Pell Grant and is non-refundable. It's awuf. With this grant, your school fee is reduced by $5,500. All schools will draw this grant to your attention. It is your entitlement. America sweet die!!!

Next, you need to create a pin for your Federal Government loans. Loans are not grants. Loans from the government are repayable over a period of 10 years with a fixed but low interest rate in comparison to Private loans. Avoid private loans as much as you can. To get your pin, log on to www.pin.ed.gov. Fill out the required forms and allow a maximum of 3 business days to have your pin approved. Your pin is your financial power as far as government loans are concerned. Do not share it and do not disclose to third parties.

Below are the various Federal government grants you can take advantage of. It covers all levels of studies, college students, undergraduates or graduate students.

1.Federal Stafford Loan
2. Federal graduate plus loan
3. Federal Parent plus loan
If you don't want these loans but want to be employed by your school and have your salary used to service your tuition, Then take advantage of the
4. Federal Work study.

To apply for Federal Stafford loan, you must first have your admission for your program of study, Then log on to www.fafsa.gov. You can also take a look at this site for additional information: www.studentloans.gov. I wish everyone a lovely study life in the US.

A word of advice:

If your highest level of studies is WAEC/NECO, please don't travel down to the States without atleast 5 WAEC/NECO scratch cards. You will need it here. Trust me when I tell you this. Again, if you are a graduate of any field of study, approach your graduate school and have your transcript processed. Keep a personal reference copy and have your school send a copy to any one of the certificate evaluation services here in the States. I wish I had someone to tell me all these before I left Nigeria. I plan travelling down though. Log on to www.Wes.org. This is one of the best certificate evaluation service providers you can find. There are many others. Google them up and ensure they are properly accredited to provide that service in the US.

God bless you all. Gentiger signing off from Los Angeles.

i trust u genny, this is one info av not seen on this forum. i love u die roarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr. genlion from lagos