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Pls house, when is the next auction date for stanbic or any other better bank?

OgogoroFreak:
Self medication... Very foolish 38 years old man that would be a fool forever in two years time.

From his narration he is not living with his family. He only comes around when there's a problem but never taken any issue serious. He didn't envisage the girl could die due to his nonchalant attitude. He would claim it's work that takes him away from his family, but are his family members benefitting from the 'work'? He could have sought for a cheap medical attention with one of the reliable medical centers around them (some private hospitals treat patient for a token) before the case went out of hand. I pity some irresponsible parents.

RIP innocent child. I'm pained.

fairheart:
Use Famous hotel. It's around Obalende and you can get a cab to the embassy from there. It been long though. I don't know if things have changed around this place. !

Good day sir. I sent you a PM 4hrs ago. I would like to know if you have seen it sir

Ttosyne:
Visa Approved at Abuja Embassy December 17th

V.O: Good morning
ME: Good morning sir

V : Can I have your i-20 with your passport
V : I gave him

V.O: How many school did you applied to?
Me: 2 (Apsu and Bowie state University )

V :Why this School ?
Me: Apsu offers extensive courses that synchronize field studies in computer science and quantitative methods with research analysis. More so, this school has awarded me a graduate teaching assistantship that covers my entire tuition with monthly stipend and with a lifetime opportunity to conduct research with Dr Matt Jones on predictive analysis.

V.o :What will your husband be doing when you leave for the state?
Me:My husband work with a well reputable company as ...

V.o : what are your plan after this program ?
Me: I will be coming back to Nigeria to execute my startup business on how to help small haulage business grow by developing a platform for them to get easy access to a well reliable company to work with and to also boost the economic of this country

V.o :Have you travelled before ?
ME: No, I have had no reason to

Vo: You're concentrating on Data mining ?
Me: No, Predictive analytics

Vo: who is sponsoring you
Me: I was offered a graduate assistantship which includes tuition waiver and monthly stipends. The remaining cost will be taken care of by my brother

V.o : What does your brother do ?
Me: He work with **** company as HES specialist

V.o: you're married right?
Me: Yes

V.o : How many kids ?
Me: None for now

V.O: Your Visa is approved.

I was able to achieved this through the help of God Almighty, IT CAN ONLY BE GOD.

N:B - Got denied three times (Lagos embassy) after which I changed both school and course and for visa officer not to asked about my pass history it was just God .
Please never loose focus keep pushing and all will be well .More success stories this 2019.

Also appreciate @fairheart and yusuf for their earnest support. God bless you all

Congratulations my sister.

domex007:
hi guys

i have been a nairaland follower since 2013.

i am sorry my testimony is coming late. i hope it helps raise the hope of nigerian youths seeking greener pastures here.

i have been denied USA student visa in 2013, 2014 and 2015
i then turned my dreams to canada (paid my school fees in full and was still denied student visa in 2016 after waiting over 3months)
at this point my money was almost finished and my family started advising me to start studies here in nigeria

i enrolled for yaba tech part time program while i also chased my travel dreams in Germany. i was also denied visa to germany because i couldn't raise the 8,800 euro blocked account.

at this point, i was frustrated and desperate, but the work load from yabatech and my business kept me from depression.

immediately, after my graduation in Yaba i decided to give USA one last trial knowing fully well that i will be denied but i kept on pushing forward

my interview went thus:
first, my interview was for 6;30 13th august 2018 but for the first time i got to the embassy very late and i was not scared or nervous. it rained heavily that day and the rain no pity me at all.
i just protected my documents and went it. i was very cold and feeling sick. i just wanted to do my interview and leave. i was bending down to make my self warm and was almost sleeping before the person behind me told me that it was my turn.

My interview was very long.........

my interview: (a Beautiful black american woman):
VO: Hi there. are you okay?
Me; Hi. yes i am fine. i am just cold. with fake smile on my face.
VO: oh okay why are you going to the USA?
Me; for my undergrad studies in Business Administration and management
VO: when did you finish high school?
Me; 2012
VO; what have you been doing since:
Me; I went for a computer diploma program for a year. then i started applying to Universities in US, Canada, Germany and Nigeria. Things didnt go as planned with the Abroad studies so i went for my National diploma in yaba that took me 4years.
VO: Why did you choose to continue studies in US? why not nigeria?
me: the educational system in nigeria is really poor even though it is affordable to study in nigeria. my program for example is suppose to be a program of 2 years but due to the strike and poor educational amenities it will take me longer time to graduate here in Nigerian university. And i believe in the proverb; "what is what doing is what doing well"
VO: Why do you Change your course?
Me; briefly after my studies i open a Human Hair Business with the financial assistance from my uncle but i need more board knowledge in the field of business. thats why i decided to change my program to help me business grow when i return to Nigeria.
VO:how many Universities did you apply to?
Me; A lot
VO; sorry i meant how many gave you admission?
Me: 6
VO: wow, name them
Me: saint peters University, University of central oklahoma,Troy University, University of manitoba, Canada. Conestoga College, Canada, and the last one Westfallen, Germany
VO: can i see some other admission and I-20
me: *i smiled because i know she didn't trust me. I passed them to her and apologized because they were a bit wet.
Vo: passed them back and asked how i found out about Saints Peters University
Me; My cousin who is a US citizen studied there and he has nothing but praise for the university.
VO: what classes will you be taking?
Me: I smiled because this question was the reason why i was denied the 2nd time. I answered them sweetly
VO: what will happen to your business when you leave Nigeria.
Me; Presently, i have filled my sister in on the basic things she needs to know to keep the business alive until i return
VO: can i see some of the business documents
ME; i passed her CAC document and business bank statement with just 400k in it
Vo: who is paying for your studies?
Me: my uncle?
VO: Why?
Me; He has been the one funding my education due to the death of my father in 2007
VO: what does he do?
Me; He is a medical doctor
VO: Can i see his bank statement?
Me: Passed his bank statement
VO: he is in the US?
Me; Yes ( at this point i thought i will be denied)
VO: what is his legal status
Me; He is a citizen
Vo: do you have his tax clearance?
Me: Passed them
VO: flips through and returns them


*starts Typing endlessly as i was waiting for my denial letter*
God surprised me as she raised her head and gave me the White paper and said the magical words

VO: Congratulations and goodluck in your business
Me; *straight face* Thank you so much ma

Me: stepped out in the rain. the jubilation in me chased the cold away
My family cant still believe it until the day they excorted me to the airport with tears of Joy in the eyes of my Lovely mom

I got to US on December 4th, Cold has been dealing with me since....

My dear brothers and sisters,
I give thanks to God for the delay i faced before because He was using it to help me build a business for my self here in Nigeria.
i wore simple native attire, went last with so many red flags and still got the visa. It can only be God.

i hope my testimony boost your hope. Give it your best!

I also thank all Nairaland members especially Amefrica, Gravinton, Stewee, Kunlebal, Walspring, even Justwise as i Welcome myself to AMERICA

Congratulations!

yuscodguy:
You can get hotel close to obalende which is not far from the embassy, from obalende board a napep going to Tinubu alight at cow lane. Immediately you alight you will see an hotel there at the bus stop their room is 5k. There are at least 4hotels in that area just ask around.

Tomorrow morning from the hotel board a nape going to obalende, alight at Texaco bus stop for N50 then from Texaco board another napep going to VI or Eko hotel alight at checking point that's N100. Just cross to the other side of the road that is US embassy

Thank you.

Oeworldbest1:
Check online naw. You are safe in Lagos. You can go and stay in lekki. You can get uber taxi at anytime of the day there

Thanks Bros, I've already done that, I got three (3) hotels on my list (Famoss, Ritz and Biscourt), but I still love to seek for people's opinion here. It's like I'm addicted to this forum.

[quote author=Emaprince post=74373824][/quote]Truth is bitter. But it's the best medicine for your soul.

Pls, help us, we really need your help on this.

God bless you all

homirefacuny:
Who has an idea of an affordable yet conducive hotel in Obalende?

God bless you. I pray the poster read and digest on this.

Let's live a selfless life in every area of our lives. Life doesn't revolve around whosoever thinks he /she is the boss alone.

Let's stop subjecting our spouses to unnecessary slavery.

EfemenaXY:
Divorce. Divorce. Divorce.

Divorce isn’t always the answer to marital problems and should never be taken lightly especially when there are children involved.

This should only ever be the last resort if all else has failed.

Besides, there’s always three sides to every story:

~ His side
~ Her side
~ The truth

Based purely on your side of the story, you need to do some serious soul searching and ask yourself why your wife changed overnight.

The first few years of marriage are the honeymoon stage. You courted this woman for 11 months. That’s quite a while to have studied her. There is no way a person can keep up the pretence for 11 long months (unless yours was a long distance relationship?). There must have been red flags. You just chose to ignore them.

Nonetheless, there HAS to be a reason why she’s suddenly turned 360^os on you. Obviously there appears to be:

1. An emotional black hole in your relationship. The ex turning up is a symptom of the underlying issues with your marriage. A woman would only turn to an ex or another man if her emotional needs aren’t being met. For example when discussing with your wife, do you seek her opinion / input or do you wave aside her views? Do you say “Thank you” to make her feel appreciated when she gives / does something you are a recipient of? What is your sex life like with her? Do you take the time to satisfy her needs? Or is it all about you, you, and you? Is life with you one endless boring routine? Or do you make efforts to spice it up?

2. Trust Issues. When a wife starts stashing away huge sums of cash in secret, it means she’s preparing a nest egg for herself and her kids without you in the picture. Most times this action arises from betrayal or if she perceives you to have betrayed her. Have you ever cheated on her? Or done something to make her feel insecure in your union?

3. Immaturity. A refusal to acknowledge one’s fault / mistake and apologise accordingly is usually down to misplaced pride and immaturity. Wisdom comes with age. How old is your wife?

For a marriage to work, both parties have to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. You have to ask yourself if there’s any part of you that wants to salvage the marriage. If you do, then you need to ask your wife if she’s still interested in the marriage too.

If the answer is “yes” from both of you, then both of you need to make the effort to save it. Start by seeking help from a neutral third party such as a marriage counsellor. Book a couple of sessions with them so you and wifey can talk through your issues.

Your problems didn’t start today. They’ve festered for over four years so you need to be patient and not expect everything to be miraculously resolved in one day. A lot of patience, perseverance, and constant communication will be needed to get your relationship back to a healthy state.

It is well.

This is what always happens when a man desires a slave for a wife or vice visa then the bad ones study you and pretend along, just to hook you.

Had it been, you are the type that shows love and allow your girl to be herself, there wouldn't be any need for a monster to pretend to be an angel, just to hook you.

I pray God safes you from this mistake you've made. Next time, give more love than receiving, with that, the lady will feel too relax, and from there you'll know her true colour, otherwise, you will continue to get wolf in sheep's clothing as wife. People study other people's major weakness and use it as a strong weapon to defeat you. My opinion though.

Good Day House! Can someone pls oblige me with how to locate an hotel near the embassy? Pls, I need it now as part of my preparatory measures towards my interview day. I would also like to drop my transcript as soon as I'm through compiling it.

Thanks.

PEAJEG:
He bought a space for you to build your own embassy at Walter Carrington.... Nothing wey person no go hear.

Bros abi sis abeg go for your interview as long as him no get your password o if not he wee just cancel your appointment and send you wailing.... Or better still change all your passwords now now now to avoid stories that touch. And hope he didn't put his phone number in your profile, if not he will be the one to receive notification when you visa is ready for collection and probably collect it on your behalf. ONLY then can he DEAL WITH YOU

You wouldn't let me be! This your concluding part is just too hilarious! Funny but on point.

slamcole:
Happy new year guys. I pray this new year ushers in plenty of white papers for admitted spring students and prospective fall applicants.

I'm one of those who joined this thread half-way to prepare for my interview and I'm must say this thread was of great help to me as I was able to develop a concise transcript for my interview.

Got my visa in the early days of December last year and my departure is just few days from now.

So my advice to prospective applicants is
1. Do your homework in identifying credible and above average schools to apply to.
2. Sit for neccesary tests even if not required by school. This present your case as a serious student to the VO
3. It doesn't matter the number of schools you applied to, because even submitting your application to plenty schools amounts to a waste of money when such funds could've been used for other expenses.
4. If funding is your priority, then be rest assured that you'll be supported by the school you're applying to prior to submitting your application.
5.Work on your SOP and get very strong recommendations from people who have a sound knowledge about you.
6.Pray very very very hard.

P. S: If anyone still has upcoming interview, I'll be available to set up a mock with such person. This is my only way of giving back to this thread. I'll also be reposting my transcript as well.

Have a wonderful celebration.

Amen.

homirefacuny:
Lol
Sit for where Na bros.... ogbeni wa mu standing ni o like you Dey inside molue o

You no go kill person for here.

omoobaadeNGR:
Are you by any chance a student at all? Read that paragraph where you got the information from. Are you applying for a K-1 visa?

Thank you.

Hello everyone, I read the instructions on the second page of the visa interview appointment confirmation slip and discovered 'No applicant would be allowed into the consular premises without the medical fitness certificate'. Is this applicable to all F1 (non-immigrant) applicants too?

Wow! Congratulations! I'm happy for you.

Sooredaniel:
Got my passport yesterday. Had to immediately book my flight. I’m off today. I really appreciate every honest input on this thread. Seriously Nairaland is underrated!! My story is a bit different, it’s more of favor than merit! God has been surprising me all round.
I wrote my exams at a time when it was almost impossible to get a school accepting applications for fall 2018. Wrote the GRE in March, Toefl in April. I could only come up with 2 schs that were still accepting applications; St. Cloud State Uni and Georgia southern uni. Applied to SCSU. I almost gave up at some point when I was lost on how to go about Wes. Completed Wes a month and 5 days after deadline (May 15). Got admitted June 20. Booked visa appointment on August 17 ( (7:15AM)
Was interviewed by a fair lady in her mid 30’s at window 5. Blue paper was flying everywhere. She denied the army officer before me, dude was fully kitted. Was like ehnnnn mogbe
Transcript
VO: Good morning
Me: Morning
Where are you going?
I’m going to St. Cloud State University, 720 4th Avenue south, MN for a research Masters program in Gerontology with a concentration in Bio-gerontology.
VO: oh.. I see you have a partial scholarship how did you get it?
Me: Ermm.. We’ll I think I had a convinsing SOP and maybe my publications and test helped too.
VO: *types for a while* What were your test scores
Me: GRE 291, Toefl 78
VO: Can I have your personal statement of account
Me: *hands her* not looking satisfied so i quickly handed her my mums SOA
VO: ok.. I’ll be approving your visa but I need you to sign here *points to I-20*
Me: ok ma’am.. God bless you!
Was actually considering differing till spring but then I received a GA offer on Monday that included part tuition remission and monthly stipends! Had to stay putttt! Thank you all. Flight is 12PM lemme sleep small. God bless!

I would like to PM you sir

ceejay55ceejay:
Try St Joseph's university and Washington State University

LagosismyHome:
Yes that should be the sponsor

Second the test in not mandatory as a blank rule... it then depends on each school requirement. If your school needs it then yes and I think you can do any test or immunisation in Nigeria. If your school doesn't ask for it then don't worry about it

I appreciate ma. Thanks a bunch.

Differentials1:
Depending on the school and state you are going to for the tuberculosis test. Every state has their health policies and some state requires this but of course it is done right there in the state and not from africa.

Thanks aplenty. I appreciate your prompt response.

Hello house, Pls, is "Person/entity paying for your trip as shown in travel section on form DS-160" the same as "sponsor, i.e person sponsoring my school fees and my stay abroad"? I don't want to make silly mistakes.

And, is it mandatory for all non-immigrants (students) to undergo tuberculosis test?

Truth is always bitter. See a father to a well mannered daughter. Like father like daughter. No courtesy, your lives are full of pride and insults, i pity you.

GoodFaith:
Go market and sell yams
close ur

UjuJoan2:
Not if I can proove that I contributed to the building.

Truth is, even if I didn't contribute sqaut, my husband will have a very difficult time ejecting me from our home. I won't go quietly.

GoodFaith:
She is just 11 year old smart little girl
That try to make it clear to her mom that money is not everything

Pls, stop supporting her for evil. She shouldn't disrespect her mother for any reason. You need to caution the girl against destruction, if you really love her.

LaudableXX:
What on earth are you saying? The woman has offered to put their joint names on the property, but the man refused saying ONLY his own name must be on the property. That is so unfair, considering the value of her own contribution.

Well he has left the house. If he makes the mistake of divorcing her over this issue, he will marry a she-devil who would not only be a leech on him, but would make his life miserable. Karma is real.

Yes o! I read it somewhere on the previous page, where he was advitising his immorality, "friend with benefit, in Abuja" he doesn't want to marry another woman but he can be messing around with them. The man is a great cheat. LOL! Some men are like that sha.

skentelelady:
E don tay wey bros the cheat

Extra extra, u see your life. So your wife is right u are a serial cheater

Correct C.I.D! Well done.

God bless you. If the man could be so rude to people on this faceless forum for hitting the nail on the head, how much more would the wife be enduring from the bully and cheat! See the way he's bullying people here. The man is uncultured, greedy and arrogant! Women dey suffer in the hands of these monsters, and their family members, especially their mothers will be supporting the evil in them.

Almighty God would treat his f**k up.

sassysure:
Miserable human.
U come to a public forum to call your wife a cow.

Because u have prick?

I wish u were in my hood.
Men like you should be used as example.

Women most times keep quite and opt for peace don't mean they don't know what to do and believe u me women 're more calcultive than men. They mostly massage ur ego and u feel u have them at the palm of ur hand.
See small thing ur wife did and u have been jumping up and down like a rabid dog.
A clown.

boyjo:
God bless you a hundred fold for speaking the truth.
The fact that he is not sorry as well as manipulative just dey vex me!

cc: ExtraExtra, HEseesall

Pride, greed and selfishness would not allow him to surrender. This kind of man is a very burdensome cross for a kind hearted woman to bear. He's also a bully!

Thank you jare!

Ziggylady:
Dude you are a talkative and a nag who specialises in blind and silly arguements.Perhaps to ease off some plethora of frustrations consumming you...Go buy yourself some brains and do better things with your self instead of withering away on this thread.. It is only acute imbecility and mega joblessness that will make a grown-ass male adult like you spend hours and days replying and quoting every single stranger on something he is too stuppid to realise is a futile effort...

1)because his points are baseless and lacks the minimal intelligence,just pure incoherent rants like a lunatic because of gender bias

2)Clearly a minority opinion.

I have no problem with jobless trolls on a faceless forum constituting nuisance in the name of 'educating' their ancestors when they are clearly in need of education themselves..it is the sane minds here replying jobless and idle trolls like you i blame.

You can continue with your shameless dance of the absurd here,but i have made my point...Adios!

jelmusboy:
Morning people, kindly criticize my proposed transcript

VO: Good morning

Me: Good morning ma or sir

VO: Can I have your I-20 and passport

Me: Sure, why not?

VO: Why are you going to US?

Me: I am going to the US because PhD in the US distinguishes itself in terms of research and mentorship. The PhD is structured into coursework and thesis, this will make me grounded in both theoretical and practical areas of my chosen line of research. Academic mentorship is also direct in the US, thereby having direct and ongoing mentorship with my thesis advisor until the completion of my studies. Also, studying in the US will expose to me to latest research in the field, prioritized by the US CDC and funded by National Institute of Health.

VO: Where are you going in the US?

Me: I am going to United States for a PhD in Bioenvironmental Science with concentration in Environmental Health Science at Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. This will enhance my competencies in understanding the impact of environmental variables on biological systems, especially on chronic and endemic infectious diseases in Nigeria. Upon completion, I will return to Nigeria to take up academic and research positions with utmost aim of identifying the effect of these health challenges in Nigeria health sector. Also, I hope to work on the best diagnostic, management and treatment approach of these infectious diseases from the environmental point of view.

VO: How many schools did you apply to and how many gave you admission?
Me: I applied to MSU, ETSU, University of Salford, University of Otago and WIU and four gave me admission.

VO: How did you hear about the school?

Me: I did an intensive online search, focusing on the schools that combined Biomedical Science and Environmental Health Science together owing to my academic and research background. I am a Biomedical Scientist by undergraduate degree and did my MSc in Environmental and Public Health. Also, my academic mentor at the University of Salford recommended the school to me because of the brilliant research work going on in the university in the field of biological and environmental health science.

VO: And why Morgan State University?

Me: The Ph.D. program in Bioenvironmental Science at Morgan integrates strong academic training, fundamental and applied research practices which focuses on an array of environmental issues that affect biological systems. In addition, the program has five areas of concentration which include: Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Health Sciences, and Environmental Biotechnology. My area of concentration will be Environmental Health Science. Also, there is an active ongoing research on Hepatitis C virus and HIV which is my area of research interest. Apart from the fact that it is my area of research interest, I have work and research experience in the field of viral hepatitis and HIV. Also, Morgan State University excellently combined these courses together with structured curriculum that will allow me to choose my area of concentration after completion of my core courses. The tuition fee is also moderate and has multi-cultural environment with the hope of transcultural exchange of ideas.

VO: How long is the program?

Me: The program is for maximum period of five years and I hope to finish within four years.

VO: How many credit hours is your program?

Me: I will take a minimum of 33 credit hours which will include core 22-credit hours courses such as cellular biology, toxicology of biological systems, seminar on modern biology and bio-environmental science, advances in Biochemistry, environmental chemistry, bioethics and communication. I will take additional 11 minimum credit hours chosen from elective courses which will include Microbiology of emerging pathogens, immunobiology, advanced molecular genetics, modern research techniques, environmental genetics, environmental carcinogenesis. Five core courses will be taken in year 1 and seminar, this will qualify me to write the comprehensive exam to become a PhD candidate at the end of first year.

VO: Can you tell me about yourself?

Me: I hold a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree from Bleep and Master of Science degree in Environmental and Public Health from Bleep. I recently completed my internship job at Bleep hospital, England with focus on diagnosis, management and treatment of sexually transmitted infections in the community.

VO: What are you doing now?

Me: I am currently a freelance medical researcher and I also tutor students at various College of Health Technology in Southwest, Nigeria.

VO: Do you get paid for it?

Me: Yes, I get paid

VO: What will you be working for your research thesis?

Me: I will be working on the co-infection of HIV and Hepatitis C Virus in Dr. Chen’s lab in susceptible people such as MSM, Drug users and sex workers. He has an ongoing research in this area and we’ve discussed about taking up research assistant position in the laboratory on resumption at the University.

VO: What’s your highest qualification?

Me: Master of Science degree in Environmental and Public Health, from Bleep.

VO: What were the processes involved in the application?

Me: I wrote GRE, SOP, Reference letter and made my application with these documents. My degree evaluation was sent by WES to the University. I had Distinction which is 3.72/4.0 in my MSc and the best student on my course.

VO: So, you’ve travelled out of the country before?

Me: Yes, I have been to six countries, mostly Europe and USA.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?

Me: I got a funding of $18,000. This came after the I-20 was issued and I have a letter to support that. Other expenses will be taken care of by my uncle. He has been supportive since my undergraduate. He promised to sponsor my PhD if I get an excellent grade in my MSc, which I did. I graduated with a distinction and as the best student in my cohort.

VO: What does your uncle do?

Me: He is into exportation of Agricultural products such as cashew nuts, cocoa, charcoal into countries such as Vietnam, China etc.

VO: Why are your parents not sponsoring you?

Me: They are retired.

VO: Are you married?

Me: Yes, I am married with a daughter.

VO: Are they going with you?

Me: No

VO: Who will be responsible for their upkeep while you are away?

Me: My wife is working and also have some savings for them.

VO: And will she be comfortable leaving you?

Me: Before we got married, I told her of my willingness to pursue a PhD in a reputable university as Morgan, and when the offer came she was
very supportive.

VO: What do you intend to do after your study?

Me: I will be coming back to Nigeria to work as a lecturer at Bleep University because I did some collaborative research work there. I will also engage in high level research on Hepatitis C virus and HIV among Nigeria population which will seek to proffer a solution to how to reduce the incidence of these chronic diseases in Nigeria.

VO: I will be approving your visa.

Me: Thank you and God bless

Wow! Congratulations.