₦airaland Forum

Elpieda:
Mehnnnn bros/sis I feel you, I was in the same boat too almost 2 years ago, I applied like no man business, even to companies that were not in my career line. I ended up getting a job in my career path but they specifically told me I could only stay till after my OPT expired since they have never hired a non-US citizen in their company before, After my OPT expired, HR told my boss to open up my position but since my boss already got used to me and liked the fact that I work hard and do my job diligently, he went ahead to hire a lawyer to file for me (with Board approval) and that's how I got my H1B sponsored last year,

My point is persevere, Apply online and go the extra mile to call the companies if possible and speak to them. Also, conduct physical visits to potential employers, If you can get their HR contact, call, talk to the person and explain intelligently what you want. With the company I work with, I sent in my application plus reference letters even though they did not ask for it just to prove my worth, 

N/B: some employers may not like the whole perseverance deal but that's what I did,

gimbus:
I understand with you and i was once in your position. Mine was a bit better because i am in one of the STEM fields. You should definitely say you don't require sponsorship(which you don't for now since you have OPT) and let the company make you an offer first. I had several offers with companies that don't sponsor H1 but they considered me for sponsorship after talking to their lawyers/HR. Bringing up sponsorship issues during recruitment will definitely reduce your chances of getting hired. Some interviewers however insist that you provide your work status and you should always say EAD. How ever if they want you to be specific, then you can say EAD OPT. Give me your contact and i will be in touch to discuss further.

warriboy21:
senior brosses..@imperious,bigfranscis n odas...pls wer can i get cheap textbook apart from amazon..i want something very cheap or bettr still the ebook version.
thanks

Walspring:
It can be deliver on your door step if you not at home or you go to the nearest post office or courier office and pick it up but in most cases it should be drop in front of your door and its secure if I am not wrong

warriboy21:
yes boss...nw its working in a nokia torch......hwfa d 19dola plan..is it gud

warriboy21:
Guz I bought ultramobile Sim for 30dolls but it has refused to show network on my tecno m9 since iinserted it o

It jus shows searching but no network bars. Abeg who has had similar experience shud help o
Thks

RexNdubest:
Sure, the bank is cool. I've used it for 12 months now without any issue. In fact, it has the highest no of branches and ATM in Pennsylvania. You will enjoy it most if your school is in PA, NJ or DE.

biikeys:
Yup. It's okay.
Most 'small' banks waive unnecessary fees. BoA,WF will also waive acct maintenance fee for college checking; they typically have age restriction though..check with them.

bigfrancis21:
I currently live close to UMD, few minutes away from Greenbelt metro station

warriboy21:
hw did u acces craiglist in nigeria

Notonlyamerika:
ank you sir, but Craig list doesn't work here in 9ja, each time I tried to use it, it displayed ‘invalid IP........' Is spareroom trustworthy or scam-free?



Download opera mini. Craigslist works on it.

warriboy21:
guy did u reach maryland b4 apartment hunting

coobboy:
Wow bros, in this same texas?
Please gimme the website you found that apartment, thanks.

Tosinng:
I have been a silent follower on this forum, but I must confess that I have really learnt a lot from all the Gurus in the house. I would like to appreciate guys like Slimmy05,BigFrancis21,Profojah,Impreviouxx,vibrant99,Walspring, Inno.... and the other Gurus. I say a big thumbs up to you guys!. And not forgetting my friend Akin3102 who was always there pushing me to complete my application when I was too busy with office work.

Visa was approved in Lagos by the Chinko guy this morning. I tried to dodge the guy by turning to another counter that was free when I was called but the lady ushering us to the counters insisted I go to his counter. The truth be told, while I was on the queue I actually noticed the guy approved for 2 out the about 5 guys I saw him interview. He refused for a guy that was going to study something about climate or something but he couldn't answer a question about climate effect in Africa.

My Transcript goes thus:

ME: Good Morning!
VO: Finger Prints
VOwith my hands still on the scanner) Why are you going to the US?
ME: I am going for my Masters degree program
VO: Masters?
ME; Yes, Masters degree in Electrical Engineering
VO: Where?
ME: TAMUK
VO: You have...(Didnt hear clearly)...Electrical Engineering in Nigeria
ME: Yes, I had my Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering at the Univ. of PHC here in Nigeria
VOAlmost immediately.. as he was rushing me throughout) So,who is paying?
ME: I have some personal fund saved...(VO cuts in..)
VO: Personal funds!? (While going through my I20 seriously)
ME: Yes, I have been working for X years now and I have some funds saved for the purpose of furthering my education. The school gave me a tuition wavier that saves me about 50% of my tuition and my Uncle that sponsored my undergraduate degree would be paying for the rest.( In shaking voice because he appeared not to be listening,he was busy looking through the I20 and typing plenty!)
VO: Did you take any test?
Me: Yes, I did
VO: Can I see them?
ME: Brought out and passed him my GRE(302) and my TOEFL(96) original scores result
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
ME: I applied to 4 American University
VO: Did you send your scores to your school , I cant see your school on this list(he meant the scores recipient on the GRE)
ME: Yes, that is the original test report I received from ETS when I wrote the test in 2013. I applied to the TAMUK in 2015,the list of all the school I applied to can be seen if I print it out from my ETS profile page.
VO: So , what happened to these schools ( I have 2 German University as my scores recipient on My GRE Original score report)
ME: Tuition Fee are free for international student in Germany,so this makes the GRE requirement very high and I couldn't meet up with the admission.

Then he started saying plenty things, which I was trying so hard to hear. He passed me my I20, pushed my passport to his own side and then pulled out the white paper.
I was too busy trying hard to hear what he was saying that I didn't even noticed when he circle the pick address.

Denvan:
Thanks. First bank now give cash for PTA. The person who attended to me said they are now authorize to do so, though they weren't giving cash a few weeks back.

iphyconsult:
Greetings,

Please, I need to ask this questions;

1. Do I need to show any medical report for my F1 visa interview.

2. My uni(USF) needed me to provide my immunisation records; tb, meningitis, measles, hepatitis. Can I do that here in naija and present over there during my registration?

Thanks.

igbonerd:
Got this mail too. House, does this mean the passport is ready for collection?
It's confusing because the address circled on my passport is at Victoria Island.