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Travel / Re: Share Your Experience First Time You Travelled By Air by gr8gem(f): 2:34pm On Jul 07
My first flight was in early 2023, I was going to embark on an international trip for the first time later in the year but because I have not been on a plane before I was told to do test run on how it is to be on a plane. I did airpeace from lagos to owerri and back, it was pretty regular for me except when it took off from the ground where my ears were stuffed but I kept opening my mouth to yarn to clear my stuffed my ears and I sat by the window side so I can see the clouds and take pictures cause it was a morning flight. My second trip was my first international flight with a fresh passport with no travel history, a non stop flight from lagos to Washington DC which was at midnight, I had the window seat and it was a 3 person per role seat, the third person of the middle seat was not available so I had enough space, normal as the first flight but a bigger plane with lots of seats and better service. I slept through the flight of 12hrs and only wake up to eat which we are served 3 times for the duration of the trip, got to my destination in the morning and everything went smooth. I continued to my next flight which was 4hrs before I got to my destination.

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Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by gr8gem(f): 1:53am On Jul 07
Please in anything you do, don't lie cause it has a way of coming back especially if you want to do this process legally. This people have a way of finding out cause Nigeria is on high scrutiny, do the right thing and own up cause this is a second chance for you to right the wrong. Traditional marriage is legal binding and you'll still need a customary divorce decree(which will be verified) and that will be further lying. If you're going to get married in the state like your man said, you'll have to go back to Nigeria to do the visa process cause the visa type you have is not meant for you to marry and adjust status cause they will say you're trying to beat the legal process which will be forgiven but since you have a complicated issue, I think you should do the right thing so they will know you're sincere and not trying to jump the process even when you have the opportunity to do so. I hope you make the right decision.

MelaninGemstone:
Thank you ma’am
Someone said I should say I did traditional marriage only not court marriage

And I should say my bride price have been returned back to the man

Since I didn’t do court marriage, a legal divorce is not needed

They told me to explain all this in a cover letter and also attach a certificate of spinsterhood to back up the claim that I am now single

If USCIS tries to verify if I’m legally married, no record will be found because I am not legally married

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Travel / Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by gr8gem(f): 7:11am On Jul 06
Don't use a lie to cover a lie by getting a fake divorce decree cause you'll only rope yourself in further and they don't take it likely cause the document will be verified thoroughly(which unfortunately Nigeria have a bad record of document forgery) and if found to be fake you may get ban for years or life. They know most people lie about this to get approval for b1/b2, so they expect you to come clean. In this case I'll advise you file for the visa process while you're in Nigeria if you will do the fiance visa, that will show you're not trying to bypass the visa process, you'll have to get your family member at least 2 to attest that you've never been married and the you're very single, you will also go to the high court to do certificate of spinsterhood to further back your claim of never being married, all this document will be submitted when you go for interview and own up on your mistake about misinterpretation of your previous ds160 and back it up with prayer that the visa officer is lenient.
MelaninGemstone:


I’m in a similar situation, my own case is even worse.

After 2 previous visa denials, the agent that helped me arrange my 3rd visa application indicated that I am married on my DS-160 form.

NB: I’m not married at all, I’m a single lady

He said that’s the best way to get the visa as the consular officer will see me as a “family woman” who won’t abscond but will return to her husband and kids

The agent filled in made up names of my so called husband

I went for the interview at Us embassy VI and I got my tourist visa (I was going for a conference)

I traveled and spent 3 months in New York and came back. I met a loving and caring dude there and he said he loves me and wants to marry me and file for me.

I’m currently in Nigeria, but my US bae has been asking me to come back over to the states so we can proceed with our marriage plans etc

I have a feeling that the “married” the agent filled in my DS-160 will affect any future plans of my future US based husband to file for me.

Please what can I do
How do I divorce a husband that don’t even exist cry
Phones / Re: Samsung Official Thread by gr8gem(f): 1:27am On Nov 01, 2023
Hello house, just got s23 ultra, is there any link to know more about the special features of the phone, thank you
Phones / Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by gr8gem(f): 2:54pm On Oct 17, 2023
23jerryking:
Please what's the font name?

Can't pronounce the name but the font name ticked in green is the font style

Phones / Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by gr8gem(f): 2:52pm On Oct 17, 2023
genius43:


This is the one we are all on. The one released after this was rolled back.

Thank you for the response
Phones / Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by gr8gem(f): 1:38pm On Oct 17, 2023
Please guys is this the current/latest update on redmi note 10pro or is there another one, if yes, please drop link to update my version, thanks.

Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 2:36pm On Mar 16, 2023
jboixxx:
You sent through a wrong channel! NIPOST is as useless as a glass harmer!

Please what best logistics can one use to send items to abroad with affordable and good delivery time, aside from dhl and their likes, thanks.
Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 7:39pm On Feb 08, 2023
Is it that they now put limit on dorm account? I brought an item for $14 dollar only for me to want to buy an item of $4.25 and there are saying I've reached my spending limit on my access dorm account.
Travel / Re: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by gr8gem(f): 8:53am On Dec 09, 2022
Ojebeogene:
Good morning please my I-797 will expire on 18/12/22 and I have not been able to book an appointment. I have made several efforts to calling the embassy they said I should email my concern and when I do I get an automated message. When trying to schedule appointment at cgifederal.secure. The question ask if I have received any message directly from the embassy and I have not. Pls how can I properly address this issue

Don't worry yourself with that, the embassy will automatically extend the date. It's not your fault, since the COVID era the time line is no longer the same, so the embassy extend's the date, so the I-797 will be accepted by the embassy. There are people that got their noa2 since April and are yet to get interview date cause even when the embassy release date, they release little number of slot and it's the fastest gets it and also the embassy does not release date as often so the backlog of people waiting for date keeps increasing.

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Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 9:02pm On Dec 07, 2022
Fucklove:
Must it be Cainaio super economy global? Won't they merge if I add with "Cainaio super global economy for special goods"?

They won't merge cause my current item shipped has 3 economy global and 1 economy for special goods all shipped at the same time and all being handled by speedaf, the 3 economy items which is self pickup got combined and upgraded to speedaf registered mail which is home delivery and the economy for special goods was not combined with it which is self pickup, so both items are coming differently.
Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 8:53pm On Dec 07, 2022
Achilles100:


Newbie here, what if the shipping company is Alieexpress standard shipping? Is that recommended or abort?

AliExpress standard shipping could either be speedaf registered shipping or Singapore or even Netherlands registered shipping which the latter two is handled by nipost, it all depends on the location of the seller and cost value of the item.

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Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 12:21pm On Dec 07, 2022
Sapiosexuality:
How do you buy from same shipping company?

By looking out for the shipping method, make sure the shipping method is cainiao super economy global which you will see on the delivery method of the item you want to purchase, it could be free or paid shipping depending on the seller.
Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 6:13pm On Dec 03, 2022
Olamak1:


Lucky You! But don't expect it to be this fast next time o because there could be delay....... Anyway, congratulations!

This is not the first time I'm getting a fast shipping from speedaf, as long as it's cainiao shipping i don't worry myself, I just wait for it to come.
Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 6:10pm On Dec 03, 2022
Anytime i want to buy item on aliexpress, i make sure shipping is cainiao economy, i buy like 3 or more item with same shipping company and I'm certain that my item will be combined and it will be upgrade from self pickup to home delivery, it's a win win for me. That what i do to get home delivery service from speedaf

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Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 4:25pm On Dec 03, 2022
I just got my item i ordered on 28th of November, i just took my mind if it cause i was expecting it after 2week only to get a call of delivery from speedaf asking for direction to my house, i was surprised cause i wasn't expecting the item yet, it took 5days to get to me, 1 day for flight movement and 1 day for clearance. Speedaf is full of surprises and i like this kind surprise.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by gr8gem(f): 2:51pm On Nov 26, 2022
pepe1:


Thanks for your reply.

Pls, must I have a contact there or is DIY available?

Send me a PM
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by gr8gem(f): 7:44am On Nov 25, 2022
dammywapes:
You must have spent a lot! Rick kid grin

Nope i did mine in January 2021 for 40k, i was lucky that the contact that helped me was a direct contact/boss and a straight forward person. I was surprise sef cause durning that time there was storage of passport booklet and i guess ikeja does their own printing.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by gr8gem(f): 7:40am On Nov 25, 2022
just2endowed:


NPC decree 1992 birth certificate is for people born in 1992 or after. Correct me if I am wrong

Yes it is and it is very different from attestation certificate which is not the same as affidavit/age declaration and if for those born before 1992. You can look it up online and you can get both even if you're born after 1992 just let them know the attestation certificate is for documentations purpose.
Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by gr8gem(f): 7:34am On Nov 25, 2022
pepe1:


Please, can this be done in a day and do I need to go with any document.

Thanks

It all depends on the urgency, if It's urgent get it in 3day but for normal process it in 2weeks time and the price differs depending on your contact there. You need to go with passport picture, photocopy of a valid ID card, affidavit from high court on age declaration but if you don't have it can be done for you there. The contact you meet will let you know of the item you will bring.
Travel / Re: HELP: My Package Sent From USA Is Hanging At The Nigerian Customs by gr8gem(f): 2:54pm On Nov 23, 2022
Pwettylinda:


Nothing to hide na

They are just small music gadgets

Mic
Audio interface
Headphone

Once it comes to shipping through nipost you need to have a lot of patience, let the custom do their duties, it will take time but it will surely get to you through the nearest post office to you, if there's a custom duty to pay, the bill will be attached to the item and nipost will collect the payment from you on customs behalf. Be patience so you don't mess things up. Talking from experience.

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Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by gr8gem(f): 2:26pm On Nov 23, 2022
I want to share my experience when i did my new passport at the ikeja office in 2021, i did payment and filling on Tuesday at past 3pm, I had all my original document, passport picture, birth certificate, LG certificate and NIN, i couldn't do the capturing cause my payment has not been confirm. I was asked to come the next day Wednesday for capturing which i did in less than 20min and by Friday same week at past 3pm i was called to come pickup my passport that it was ready but i couldn't meet up cause i wasn't close to ikeja. I went on Monday and pick up my passport which was the new passport in less than 10min. It was not diy though.

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Travel / Re: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by gr8gem(f): 2:03pm On Nov 23, 2022
just2endowed:
Hello guys, I have decided to DIY after reading this thread.
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Pls do I need to redo NPC birth certificate or do age declaration at the court?


I would advise you to do birth attestation certificate from npc headquarter at surulere if in Lagos because it is accepted any where in the world should you have the intention of leaving Nigeria one day and more standard than age declaration.

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Phones / Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by gr8gem(f): 1:50pm On Nov 23, 2022
genius43:


Fastboot is only used when you want to flash your device with a PC.

Recovery is the one you can do with your device i.e the normal update you get

Thanks for the response
Phones / Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by gr8gem(f): 9:04am On Nov 22, 2022
Please someone should explain the difference between recovery and fastboot MIUI update and when to apply it, thank you.
Travel / Re: Rate Of Denial At USA Embassy Is Alarming... by gr8gem(f): 7:08am On Nov 19, 2022
Shevchenkko:
I understand your point but don't forget grace differs and moreover, am a film producer with 5 movies to my name so basically am going there for 2 reasons. Visiting Hollywood to gain more knowledge on my career is genuine reason for visa to be granted to me

If you've been traveling to the state before and back and did not over stay you may be granted visa due to your past travel history, but for a first timer and the fact you have a fiance there, it may be a no no cause they may think you will not come back because you may try to beat the system by getting married there and filling for adjustment, so that alone may be a big red flag even if you have strong ties here in Nigeria. The best thing maybe for you to get an invite letter from Hollywood or your fiance should come visit you here in Nigeria and go back to file for you to go over to the usa. This is just my opinion, and please when filling for the visitors visa let every detail you give be true and constant for future reference if your fiance will eventually file for you, avoid agent if you can or make sure you get to know what details they fill for you and make sure it is the right thing because once your details is with the embassy even if it is 20years they will still have it and if there's any discrepancy it may affect your application in future unless you don't want to have anything to do with the usa in future.

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Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 7:33am On Nov 02, 2022
Good morning house, i ordered an item on aliexpress 11/11 immediately they started the promo on an item that is half the initial price from a vendor that aliexpress Advertise on my home page. I placed the order with over 4998 item left of that order and seller confirmed it, 30min later the seller messaged me and told me to cancel that the order is out of stock, haaa, shey this seller dey whine me ni. I told the seller that i don't know what he's talking about, that he should process my order. I went to the order page and check to see if the order is really out of stock, only to see that the said item still have 4881 item left of it, i ordered another one and the seller confirmed it. The seller has since been messaging me to cancel that he'll give me discount on any product from his store, i told him he doesn't have any product of interest from his store except what I've ordered. I told him he can cancel the order from his end. I'm going to write a review of his store cause i think what he did was a clickbait to get buyer to his store and the number of people that ordered for the said item is still the same as at before the promo. My people make una help me see matter oh.
Phones / Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by gr8gem(f): 12:23pm On Sep 24, 2022
AshipaEk0:
These film screen protector they do at slot and other stores, it gives a weird tint to screens?

Or it's the note 11 panel that looks weird/very warm like reading mode even when there's no reading mode on

That's what i use and i prefer it then the glass protector, i use it for RN10P
Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 11:09am On Sep 17, 2022
dunsin125:
Good evening guys, I ordered a package since like June but I've not received it and the day has passed. I tried opening a dispute but it doesn't get pass the picture.
Update your Aliexpress app
Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 8:45pm On Sep 13, 2022
amordi:
So nothing like custom duty paid?. Because the amount they actually sell these phones are cheap compared to what we get here. I'm thinking probably when it gets to Nigeria you will need to pay additional charges based on the amount you got the phone.
No custom duty charged, the seller reduced the price of the phone I'm guessing that's why
Celebrities / Re: American Rapper, Ludacris And His Entire Family Become Citizens Of Gabon by gr8gem(f): 3:39pm On Sep 13, 2022
KingKayxCee11:
Hello gr8gem

I read alot of ur post on the AliX. shipper thread. Would luv to message u regards to some clarifications and urgent orders if you have the time.
Ok send a message
Technology Market / Re: This Thread Is Only For Aliexpress Shopper by gr8gem(f): 3:39pm On Sep 13, 2022
akseph1:

Please how do you order for the phone with the limit we have now
A friend help me payout

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