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Guys, this is my first time of trying to buy anything from Alibaba. I haven't been able to pay with my verve card and when I tried my MasterCard, they said I need to file an appeal which I did but up till now they said my appeal is still being processed and its 3 days now. I also tried the other option of payment which is webpay, the process of funding my purse in that one too is hectic. Please guys, advice me on what to do, I need this screen badly.
Oga Lexusgs430, abeg help.

khalidx:
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/33059767839.html?pid=808_0000_0201&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.33059767839&aff_trace_key=&aff_platform=msite&m_page_id=794amp-cb48N4EtsR32PBTJcIiR3A1577743092240&browser_id=8508ad0f7a8f4ece9b59bb09f6c65419&is_c=Y

Thanks bro.

saint2ace:
Ur choice, but with frame is easier and safer to install, with less worry about defects

Ok boss, thanks. Lastly boss, those reviews on Aliexpress, can they be trusted?

Lexusgs430:
From AliExpress.....

Thanks and another issue I'm having is that I keep seeing LCD screen with frame and without frame, which would you advice I go for?

khalidx:
buy from this store Ipartsupplier.
I've used their store to order 2umidigi one pro screen and one A3 pro and they came in pretty good time 9 days 13 days and 15 days...
Good luck

Could u please drop the link to their store

Lexusgs430:
I have never bought from the seller. A used original, in most cases...... Is much better than a brand new clone........

So where can I get the new one? Abeg help me, their website isn't helping.

Lexusgs430:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/3X6cQMIy

Boss, have u bought it from the seller before? I saw some bad comments about him. And please is it okay to buy this as it is a used one?
Also, I saw some used one for 6000+, what's your opinion on those ones?
Please advice me and any recommendation will be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Lexusgs430:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/3X6cQMIy

Thanks bro

francisisking:
nope but u can order parts on aliexpress dot com

Ok boss, thanks

Gazzy88:
a5 pro?

Nope, A1 pro

Guys, please help. Does Umidigi have any service center in Nigeria? I broke my screen and I need a replacement.

Glocal1:
That would be a good decision. However, do not give up on your prospect of graduate studies in the US.
If possible, enrol in Nigeria for a MSc, and graduate with a PhD grade. You can then apply for fully - funded PhD in the US.
Work and improve your savings account. Improve on other areas of life while still in Nigeria.
On the other hand, you can improve on your profile by re-writing the GRE and TOEFL to improve your scores and increase your chances of admission to top tier schools.
Search for funded programs.

You are at your prime, don't just give up.

I sincerely wish you the best.

Yes bro, that's exactly what I'm planning to do. That was why I said I'm not going back until a lot has changed in my application. Thanks so much, I appreciate.

Time2Smile:
@ Hushee, Please take this advice. Don't give up on your dreams.

Not giving up bro, I'm working on it already. Thanks

...

@LagosismyHome, thanks so much, I appreciate all your efforts, you've been there for me right from the first day. God bless you.

Ubah1, I chose single.

@OluDare01, boss I'll message you. Thanks.

@Glocal1, not going back for now, a lot has to change before I go back. Focusing on a lot in Naija for now, spent too much already and man must be wise about this.

@Jamoyaks, I appreciate bro. Thanks.

@Imperiouxx, this is from the previous part. Boss, I did not know why he looked shocked too, he just wouldn't tell me.

Glocal1:
May I ask; how old are you?

28+, why?

OluDare01:
I'm so sorry to hear about your denial. Did you make any major change to your DS-160?

Baba not really, it's almost the same. There will surely be changes before i decide to go back next time.

Ubah1:
Is it single you chose as marital status?

Yes, why did you ask?

Enasdan:
what is fellowship?

It's like a scholarship for graduate students, you'll find it on the scholarship section of school's website.

sureb0yy:
Thanks. Been a while I saw you on my BBM. Hope all is well?

Boss all is not well jare, just tired of this refusal thing. Trying to get my BBM back, I'll surely ping you when I'm back on. Congrats once again.

sureb0yy:
Told myself I wouldn't post anything on NL until something big changes for me.

July 2016: F1 visa approved.
July 2018: GC approved.
July 2018: Job offer accepted.

I'm now a legal permanent resident of this place... and I'm starting my job at progressive insurance on Monday 8/6 in the claims department. Not the best job in the world but I'd take $50k p.a. right now considering all I've been through lol. My second part-time job will earn me between $4h and $1k a month too so... not a bad start.

Now I can come back to NL and give advice like the old days to anyone who wants it. I don't remember the username of that guy who used to tackle me all the time with "body go tell you" posts. Baba, if you can read this, whether it's luck or not, I didn't encounter any of those scary things you predicted o.

Prospective NLers chasing the American dream, ask me whatever you need to know. Against all odds, I came here to study stupid course in a stupid school without any funding. 2 years later, it's all history. It took a bit of luck but who cares? I'm in a better place and that's what matters.

Don't let any keyboard warrior discourage you from chasing your dreams... keep sleeping! Lol.

Wow! Congrats bro, this is awesome.

My first interview (5/12/2017)

Vo: Good Morning, can I have ur passport and i20?

Me: Good Morning Sir (I handed them over to him)

Vo: What are you going to study

Me: Agriculture

Vo: At where

Me: Stephen F Austin state university

Vo: Why Agriculture?

Me: The Federal Government is trying to diversify the economy from the oil sector into other sector and number one on the list is the Agricultural sector, so there is no better time to be a part of this drive than now.

Vo: okay, what will you do with the degree?

Me: I plan to take up a lecturing job at my alma mata, the federal university of agriculture Abeokuta.

Vo: Have u travelled before?

Me: No

Vo: Are you married?

Me: No

Vo: And kids

Me: No

Vo: ok, What will u do after your program?

Me: I will return back to Nigeria and take up a lecturing job at the federal university of agriculture Abeokuta and I will also consult for the federal and state governments through Agricultural research institute such as IITA(international instute of tropical agriculture) and national animal production research institute.

Vo: OK, who will pay?

Me: I have an out of state tuition waiver and my mother will pay for the rest

Vo: What does she do?

Me: she's a very successful business woman, she's into major distribution of dangote products, mix and bake flour, and she also sells rice and oil in large quantities.

Note: He typed all through and when he finally looked at me, he said "unfortunately you are not qualified to receive a visa right now.

Me: Could you please tell me the reason Sir

Vo: The blue paper will explain to you

Me: Alright thank you sir

Vo: OK

Second interview (27/12/2017)

Almost the same with the first, the only difference was that the same guy that did my biometric interviewed me and he was nice until he looked shocked at something he saw on his screen. He also asked if i was married and i said no, he later asked "what of traditional marriage"?, I said no. He then said he couldn't approve me at that time, I asked him to tell me why but he said he's not allowed to do that. I just said thank you and I left.

My third and last interview (3/08/2018)

I decided to change my interview location to Abuja since there will be no time for me to travel to Lagos.

I got to the embassy by 10:07 for an appointment of 10:15

The embassy nearly empty right from the gate and we were like 10 on the queue, I was the last person.
While on the queue, the aged woman was interviewing a Nun who couldn't communicate well in English and after she called an interpreter to help her out, she told the Nun that she wouldn't approve cos if she approved her how will she be able to teach the American Children. But she later changed her mind when the Sister started replying her in English, the woman was too nice so I prayed to be interviewed by her but unfortunately I was called to window 8. I was interviewed by a white lady in her late twenties.

Vo- pass me your documents

Me- OK, good morning Ma'am (no reply)

Vo- Why Stephen F Austin State University

Me- Apart from the fact that I was given an Out of state tuition waiver, the opportunity to work with professor Joey Bray who is a top researcher in the field of poultry science played a major role in my decision. I also spoke with some current students who told me about the structure of the program and tge internship opportunities available at the school, this internship period will provide me with the necessary skills I need when I come back to Nigeria to establish my own farm.
Then she typed for about 15secs

Vo- What did you study at the university?

Me- B.Agric Animal Nutrition

Vo-Who is paying?

Me- My mother and I also got an out of state tuition waiver

Vo- ok

She then typed for like 10secs and gave me the pink paper, and said those terrible words. I was shocked as she barely asked any question.

Me- But why, this is my third time. Why not tell me what is wrong?

Vo- the paper will explain it to you, I've made my decision.

Na so I shake my head and take my L in peace before those security go come disgrace me out.

Thanks to everyone that have been supportive all these years, for your advice and encouragements especially the entire God's own scholar crew, lagosismyhome, walspring, texrem, and others that I can't remember. It's just unfortunate that it ended this way.

Moments like this makes you wonder if God really has a hand in this visa thing but I believe he has some bigger plans for me.

My advice to future applicants:

1. If you have a low gp, evaluate your transcript before you start your application (if I had done this earlier, I would have been in the US before Trump became president cos back then, they approve almost everyone with any form of tuition waiver)

2. Write GRE/GMAT/SAT and TOEFL/IELTS as early as possible and dont write it only when one school ask you to write it, you might rush your preparation and this might affect your score.

3. If you want to increase your chance of approval, don't go to the embassy unless you have full funding(scholarship, Assistantship, or fellowship) or loan. This will increase your chance by at least 80%.

God bless us all.

santricedupas:
hello house, I have a 2.2 in agric extension and rural sociology from university of ibadan 2014, I have been searching for schools in usa that offer agric courses but still can't find a school that offer it. I need ur assistaance

Alcorn State University
Stephen F Austin state university

BlowJobs:
And I am now a permanent Resident.
The aim of the thread has been fulfilled.

Thank you all for participating.

Congrats Bro.

BlowJobs:
I had planned small xmas for my people here.
$500 shared between 10/15 people would have done it.
Right now i am broke. I hsve been "defeated".
My immediate family doesn't have my number anymore. They can't reach me. I deactivated WhatsApp, delete messenger, stop my wife from posting on FB.

It started with me footing one of my dearest family member medical bills sometimes ago.
I was recently tricked into sending $2650.

I have come to accept my loss and I'm moving on.

Right now, i just want to have peace of mind and constant family drama isn't giving me that. My Mrs has suffeeed enough with me being "erratic". I finally opened up to her. I hate to say she was right.
She was right!!. I should focus more on making america home

Yes, i saw the post asking for financial help. Right now, i am in no position to help anyone. I need help myself.

Wow! This country is bleeped, nobody can be trusted. So sorry to hear this Bro.

Mekurexx:
I want to use this medium to thank Nairaland and this thread especially for input, knowledge, criticisms and knowledge that has been shared for a long time. I gained insight from this thread before I went for my interview, moved here and even when settled here. 2 years later I am celebrating my masters graduation (cum laude). I cant begin to @ all the monikers that left in Fall 2016 but I trust everyone is doing good and also getting ready for graduation. Thank you all for everything

Congrats Bro.

sureb0y:
No ooo. I'm serious. I'll be done next month, heading home. Leaving after graduation. I'm booking my flight soon sef.

Lol. Nice move.