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Kx:
I dont support it one bit.

When you ban okada because a few people use it to carry out robbery, can u cope with the surge in armed robbery that will result from it when boys are rendered "jobless"?

correct. when you ban it cos of robbery and cause another problem of joblessness. The truth is, that nation is insecure and they fail to see this. If you like ban vehicles and restrict movement to certain time and you ignore security, still same mess. I no support Fashola for this one o.

@ Poster,

As much as I commend you for the good work and your Samaritan act especially in a place like Nigeria. GOD BLESS YOU GREATLY FOR SAVING A SOUL. You are the best. However, what is your motive for posting this? To encourage others to keep doing good unconditionally or to take praise from men? If the latter is your motive, I tell you, you have your reward from men already but if former is your motive, then your heavenly father who sees in the secret will reward you openly and greatly beyond human comprehension. Our works is to announce us not we announcing our works. However, Nigerians thank you.

justwise:
I'm not in any way suggesting that all your tips are wrong, your tips on age and time of re-applying are the two issues here, a lot of things in your tips are true and like you said. . .people should use it as a guild-line when preparing for an interview.

Ok, thanks. I have said it out of my experience and also now we see some people approved even within 4weeks of first denial. Now, i think it is wise for us all on this forum to start paying attention to larger percentage of applicants that were denial without any tangible reason. Let's start paying attention to this aspect of my information and hence, we can stream line this guys at the embassy. As i always say, the fact that things work out of luck for somebody on a good day doesn't mean he/she is perfect as we can never rule out luck at times when it comes to visa at the US embassy. Again, i don't lay hold on perfection and 100% correct. Thanks.

my destiny:
@ goshen360
what convincing reason can i giv VO for my previous denial
e.g
vo: why were u denied in your first interview
me: what should i say

Sometimes, the VO that denied you will tell you the reason(s) for the denial and sometimes, they wont. However, you should be sincere on the reason(s) of your denial if you r told because your info and fingerprint is already in the system. If you don't know the reason for your denial, you can say: I was denied the golden opportunity to pursue the career I have dreamed of with no reason(s) given to me. Also, when you fill your ds 160, it is important you answer the part of the question that asked if you have being denied a US visa in the past, pls answer that question in honesty. Again, the reason(s) for your denial is also in the system as they visa officer that denied you will put a note of denial in your info, so you really have to be very careful when answering this kind of question.

Limaoscar:
Another  opportunity for  pastors haters to detour from this post and thoroughly bash those Who are truly working for the Lord.
There are always people everywhere trying take advantage of others by any means possible. Wolves in Sheep's clothing.
The Biblical 7 sons of sceva were also exposed.

Jesus had 12disciples one of them was a thief/sell-out

Ananias and sapphira were among the brethren in the full glare of God yet they made the wrong move.

In the old testament, Gehezi was an apprentice prophet working under the tutelage of a prophet true to His ministry yet He was a liar and  full of greedy lucre. He also suffered the consequence.

There are people going about with a form of Godliness but denying the power there-of.
There are many Pharaoh magicians trying hard to mimic the Moses' of our times.God has a way of exposing them all in His time by His finger.The list goes on, 
God gave us those for examples to know that there will always be wolves in Sheep's clothing and tares  amongst wheat, but oh well, pastors bashers won't even give this a thought but I hope you also know that we all (myself inclusive) will account for every idle word we speak and this is really scary.

We are fully aware of this but why do some come here when we judge righteously the wrongs in the body of Christ that, "Do not touch my anointed one[b]s[/b]; do my prophets no harm." when actually that bible verse is talking about Israel as people (anointed one[b]s[/b]) but people quote this verse siding or justifying the deeds of MOG. That bible verse is plural not singular but people quote it referring to single MOG when we speak against their ungodly acts.

justwise:
Your 'tips' may put an applicant in trouble, the interviewer may ask a completely different question from those you listed and whoever that have studied and memorised your 'tips' will be lost and confused.

The embassy will not ask every applicant the same set of questions, so people need to be careful.

Ok, the tips are just guide and the questions/answers are also guide when preparing as many dont have idea of what questions will be asked. Also, i mentioned in the question/answer that applicants can also generate better answers to the question but i can assure you,70% of the questions i posted will be asked if not in a different way. Beside, applicants dont have to memorize as i have said, this might be the problem with applicant in an eager for visa approval. I dont recommend memorizing the answers but keep the questions in mind. I buy from your advive anyway.

cophild:
Hi People, I have gotten to the US, The journey was good, all thanks to God, Mr Goschen aBEG EASY ON your TIPS mk u nor discourage people abeg, Some of your tips re so NOT correct, Cheers people.

Ok, thank God for your journey mercy to US. As you mentioned, some of my tips, not all. I am not laying hold on perfection but as i always say, it's good for people to learn personally for themselves and share their story too. God bless you.

[quote author=Kay-Dee link=topic=823866.msg9859998#msg9859998 date=1325200748]Nice idea to give advice and tips but the use of words like "must" and the way you lay them out is, should i say . . . . . definitive or unequivocal. We have to recognize that there might be a million scenarios , all with different outcomes.

Statements like this:

Now this means, if you dont travel out and get your passport stamped before you go for a student intervirew, it is a sure denial which is . . . . wrong.

Some people have applied or booked new appointments the same week they were denied and got their visas pn second attempt, so you musn't wait for 6 months or 1 year. The time you have to wait might depend on the reason for your denial.[/quote]Thank you so much. Nice advice. I might have use wrong words as MUST. I learn from your advice. Thanks.

cleverdude:
@goshen, thanks 4 dose contributions of urs. Those tips r really helpful. If u dnt mind,drop me your facebook name,as i'll lyk us 2 chat,mine is Prosper Joseph

Can't add you on fb cos there are many people of your name or chat me on yahoo msger: goshen360 or add me on fb by the name: Godwin Segun with picture of a blue cadillac convertible car on green grass. Thanks

Yawha don start o and kasala go soon burst for 9ja o. This is serious and God help us.

plainmirror:
Wow this is incredible 4 a allerged man of God

Abeg remove that phrase: of God. God bless you.

phy:
You don't need to wait for so long when denied an F1 visa. Once you can figure out what the cause of the denial, pls reapply without any delay. I have 2 friends that were denied the first time and they got their visas after reapplying in less than 2 weeks. Information is key!

Hmm, I think it will then be wise for us to look at percentage of student in this forum that was approved or denied within 4 weeks after initial first denial. My issue applies to larger percentage that are being denied. I don't always rule out luck at anytime as luck might have worked well for your 2 friends on a good day. In my own case, I went for F-1 twice within one month and was denied. I don't hold onto my claim and information at anytime but rather wish some people should experience things for themselves and come share with us. Also, I share my information out of personal experience and took my time to study USA (Immigrant and non-immigrant) visa policies within my 5 years in USA.

Yes, Supported but rather march to Aso Rock.

slap1:
What's the point of great speeches like these if the only purpose they serve is to make us nod our heads in agreement and remind us of what we already know? Surely, these talks don't actually contribute a penny to the change we need in this country. . .

SUPPORTED, WE NEED SOLUTION AND ACTION PLEASE.

@ musKeeto,

YOU DEY VEX TOO PLENTY O. TAKE AM EASY MY BROTHER. AS THEY COME AND REMAIN HERE, SLOWLY THEY SHALL BE LIBERATED.

1forall:
Dem no go go catch boko people, tschh!

So we should also accept this as part of our society and live with it even as we hope to solve BH problem or what is your point?

Kx:
And when you talk, some people will rush to remind u:
"Touch not my anointed"

gbammm

musKeeto:
Hhahahahahaha,

A pastor is fake if he preaches one thing and does another.
A pastor is a fraud when he drives miles without gas in his tank.

Thin line between fraud and fake

By their fruits, you shall know them, not by their gifts. The fruits of the spirit is different from the gifts. They have gifts and void of the fruits. Jesus gave us the fruits of the spirit as true Christians but men, rather prefer the gifts. So they are fake when they manifest gifts of healing, deliverance etc but lack the true meaning of Christianity based of the fruits of the Spirit.

OlivaTwist:
Hello Guys,

I've been lurking on this site for over a year now. It has really been a source of Joy, Motivation and Laughter even when arguments arose on different occasions.

It is however particularly disappointing to hear that Imperiouxxx was denied a visa again . Just keep trying, believing that when the appropriate time comes, no one can deny you even Obama.

Best wishes to you all

The issue is not believing. He believed when he went there as many times as he went. The issue is, the embassy might tell you to reapply but they might not probably tell you when and conditions attached to reapply because they want your money. Anyone denied a visa must wait a least 6 months from the time he/she was denied. I personally advice people to wait for one year. When you reapply within 6 months of initial denial, they see anxiety or desperation in you and hence, they keep denying. Also, you need do your homework very well before reapplying, your ground for denial must have changed or improved or better, that is your ties and economic status. Again, your preparation and presentation in how you answer questions matters. So, your waiting period of btw 6-12months is to allow certain changes to take place on the reasons for the denial and to do your preparation/homework well again. Good luck.

I feel the spirit: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING. But the government must also put rapid response in place for effective and efficient action against terrorism/terrorists.

The problem is not weather GEJ resign or not. I personally feel something is faulty with the voting system in Nigeria. A system whereby people vote but their vote don't count. PDP has been a party rigging their way into power and the issue becomes, who takes over from GEJ? SAMBO! certainly Yes. Then the same political party still ruling us and if Sambo doesn't take over, we violate the constitution and make mockery of democracy. Like some people said, there has never been a president you heard of in Africa that will voluntarily resign, so it's too late and hence, we live by our problems but for how long? till 2015 and then Nigerians can make a better choice however, my fear is still on the voting system comes 2015.

laughing in Spanish, lwkmd oooo

Basseti:
Lets just say that when it comes to BH, you know not what you are saying.

Boko Haram will be the first to disagree with you.

I dey laugh in spanish,lol

Basseti:
Since you are now the mouth piece of BH, educate us on this mission of BH.

Boko Haram has spelt out what their mission is, they even gave you a clue in the name they chose. So we should disregard them and believe you?

And lets assume that you are right and somehow they are really against injustice, give us one action that they have taken that justifies that claim? Thats apart from killing and maiming of innocent civilians.

The attack on churches was not random neither was it spontaneous. Churches have been attacked before and burnt to the ground even before Jonathan dreamt of being a VeePee. Should we also attribute that to the agitation for justice? If so, you must have a different definition of justice than I do.

Am not mouth piece for BH and never in support of killing, God forbid. What am saying is, the problem is beyond religious alone or BH Islamizing the world but like someone said, it is religio-politico-ethnic war they are waging, If I have seen the political side of our problem being injustice and others see it from religious perspective and someone else sees it from ethnic perspective, we come together to reason together but the truth is, the youths have solutions but our leaders will never listen to the masses to bring about change to our country. God bless you, I rest my case.

Nchara:
None whatsoever. This is a religio-politico-ethnic war they are waging. Our response should take that approach too. Thanks.

dmainboss:
This is not about us arguing. We gain nothing from unnecessary arguments. My point is that, if they were a militant group fighting for injustice, you would be right. But they are not. They are a terrorist group with suicide bombers.

The first mistake many people make here is that suicide bombers are motivated by money. NO NO NO THEY ARE NOT! You dont collect money to do a job that you will not be alive to enjoy. Suicide bombers are brainwashed people who are normally brainwashed from a very young age. You can google about the typical mindset of a suicie bomber. It is purely a religious and a cultural problem. They are not advocating for improved welfare from the government. They are saying the western culture that we have is evil and should be stamped out. period. That is what the Talibans preach in Afghanistan and pakistan. It is not perculiar to Nigeria so you have to realise it is not as a result of poverty or injustice.

As a christian, am never in support of BH bombing churches anyway as churches are not the first place they started bombing. We are shouting more now because it has come to church bombing. Church bombing might have come along their mission anyway but the root of the problem is not more than religion and Islamization of the world.

dmainboss:
You just made my point. While I will not hold brief for the government, your answer is very vague.

What is the root cause of the problem?

Injustice from who to who? I dont see Boko aram crying for justice. They are crying for sharia, just like every other terrorist group in the world. They want islamization of the world.

BH has never addressed the economy but Islamization. So my question remains un-answered

Terrorism had been in the days of past present and Nigeria is not a one religion nation, so how come BH is so vibrant now? If you are seeing it from the perspective of BH Islamizating the world, then American should be the starting point not Nigeria because America has more Christians than Muslims,ok. I tell you but we dont have to argue over this, there is injustice in leadership of Nigeria and hence, there cannot be peace where there is injustice not to talk of confused leadership.

dmainboss:
I would love you to tell us how you can solve terrorism and suicide bombings

Go to the root/cause of the problem and you fix the problem. Terrorism is not as vibrant as it is now in the past in Nigeria. So, when you treat the cause of this flame, you fix the problem. The problem is INJUSTICE. Look everywhere in Nigeria, you see injustice: to the poor masses that voted leadership into power and BH is just a small group out of the masses reacting in frustration and dissatisfaction of the economy.

Pharoh:
He is right but the government can still put things in order though the problem is very complex and i should also say here that most people on Nairaland are confused as well because they also do not know how this crisis can be solved.

Maybe you are the one confused. The truth is, the youths of this generation are more informed and sophisticated than these old politicians that dont have any clue how government works. In the pride of these old politicians, they will never allow the youths come to power to solve the problems of Nigeria because elections in Nigeria is not free and fair but rigged by PDP. Please, digest this sentence and apply it to Nigeria of today: You cannot have peace without Justice.

Surely, a silent revolution has already started, It just a matter of time. If other men of God that takes money from Aso Rock can speak the truth in this manner, OUR NATION IS IN FOR A CHANGE. THANK YOU REVEREND OKOGIE, GOD BLESS YOU SIR.

tjadeba:
[size=13pt]I want to ask :  Does God hate Nigeria? We pray ceaselessly in churches and mosques, we give tithes to pastors heavily, we offer in churches heavily, we do not touch God's annointed (pastors and imams), we bless the 'men of God' without holding back, we obey the 10 commandments more than any other nations in the world, we have more churches than any other country in the world.Yet there is no light,no road,no water,no sound education sector,low life expectancy due to appalling healthcare system,rising insecurity of lives and properties (boko haram,MEND,armed robbery) and there is no end in sight to all these anomalies

Does God like western countries? They have since turned all churches into pubs (beer parlours), they do not give tithes to pastors, they do not go to church,so there is no way they would give offerings,they do not obey most of the 10 commandments. Yet these countries have light, water,roads,good shelter,good health,sound education and all the basic things of life and there is still the vision to keep improving on all they have.

[b]My deductions from the above is that God does not ''make" a people based on their reverence of the so called men of God nor the number of tithes and offerings we give to our pastors. God simply 'makes' a nation based on the hardwork,vision and mission of the people. I see no reason why Nigerians have to take religion as the lifeline or panacea or solution to our present challenges.We should ask ourselves why the Western nations are forging ahead without religion and we are lagging behind.They brought the religion to us in the first place and must have reasons for abandoning it.

Would all these so called christians in Nigeria beleive that the Westerners give out more money than we even do? they donate billions (Pounds,Euros,Dollars) to charity every year and i think this is part of what God looks at rather than thinking that it is only when we 'donate' to our religious houses (Churches, mosques) that God would bless us.No amount of offering,tithes and defence of our 'men of God' will make our country of what we all dream of.The way we think in NIgeria takes us back, am sorry to say.[/size]

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GOD BLESS YOU. I HAVE SAID IT BEFORE AND WILL SAY IT AGAIN, BEFORE KINGDOMS AND NATIONS CHANGE, MEN (Including so called men of God, you, me, everybody) MUST CHANGE.

The MOG had spoken the truth than the ones kissing GEJ's Bottom because of what they get from Aso rock.

phy:
From my experience, age is never a barrier to US education at any level not even for employment. The question is 'what have you been doing with your life?'. If this can be answered convincingly then you're good to go.

Also note that SAT is meant for undergad only and not grad students while TOEFL could be required of any student either undergrad or grad and GMAT and GRE for MSc and above.

Well, age is not a barrier ONLY when you are already in the US as many above 30 are just attending their undergraduate level here in the US. So it becomes an issue when seeking visa to enter the US for student at the age is 27, applying for undergraduate, then it becomes an issue what you have been doing with your life while your mates are done with undergraduate as such age if truly you are serious with education. I am addressing the larger percentage being denied visa without the working knowledge of US visa policies.

justwise:
@goshen360

I know we are all trying to help but please lets not mislead people here, some of the 'hints' you posted there is untrue as people above have pointed out.

Well, it is not compulsory that people believe what i have said but people will also learn from experience and will come share their stories. I attended student interview at the US embassy 2 times, the first unprepared and the 2nd, well prepared but was still denied. Today, i reside in the US and learnt most of their US visa policies, both non-immigrant and immigrant. The fact that something worked for someone out of luck or the day being good doesn't mean the person have done perfectly well.

@ samyng,

I will advice you in the light of the word of God. It is okay to respect men of God just as you respect or honor your parent but never place "man" above God or Christ in your life if you are truly born again. Let God be true and every man (not excluding man of God) a liar. It is easy to fall from Christ's teaching out of personal likeness for a particular man of God. PLEASE BEWARE OF TRADITIONS OF MEN BEING TAUGHT IN THE CHURCHES TODAY. PLEASE, DON'T RAISE THE BANNER OF MEN OVER THE STANDARD OF THE BIBLE. MANY THINGS OUR RELIGIOUS LEADERS HAVE TAUGHT, I HAVE PERSONALLY FOUND OUT FROM THE BIBLE THAT IT IS NOT THE GOSPEL BUT RATHER TRADITIONS AND MANY THAT JUST CAME TO CHRIST THROUGH THE CHURCH HAD COME TO BELIEVED THAT THIS TRADITIONS ARE RIGHT. I CAN RAISE ISSUES HERE BEING TAUGHT BY THESE PASTORS THAT ARE NOT BIBLICAL BUT AM NOT GOING INTO THAT NOW. PLEASE, STOP EXALTING MAN OF GOD MORE THAN CHRIST THAT DIED FOR YOU OR ABOVE GOD HIMSELF. YOU EXALT MEN OF GOD ABOVE GOD/CHRIST BECAUSE YOU DOUBT THE GRACE AND ANOINTING OF GOD ON YOURSELF, IF YOU ARE BORN AGAIN. YOU PREACH/EVANGELISE BOOKS OF MEN OF GOD BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT ROOTED IN THE BIBLE. When I read any christian book and it doesn't tally with the word of God, i tear it even though i bought it with my money.

@ musKeeto,

GOD BLESS YOU GREATLY.