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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 12:20am On Apr 23, 2020

Eniolakiite:
Yes the ban doesn’t stop work visas. And work visas like H1B is not guaranteed for anyone. He rightly said it is for those trying to get their permanent residency. If you fufill all criteria for PR, you cant be denied but even if you fulfill all for work visa like H1B you can be denied because its a lottery system. And my point has been about that pausing the green card processing, it is a good move. So those in the process of getting their green card right now apart from refugees and asylum seekers will have to wait for 60 days. That’s it. People enter US in many ways and many are looking to get their green card so he is pausing such for now to attend to the unemployment claims that citizens have filed. And to me, that’s a good move. Not adding to the number of citizens or PR yet till this unexpected crisis calms down. And why should anyone be stressed that they paused their immigration?? It is his country and right now he is the leader the American people voted for him!

Everyone is entitled to their views.

I recommend you take a little break from this thread. Your writings are beginning to read like the ramblings of an unhinged mind.

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 4:36pm On Apr 20, 2020

thekingofafrica:
abeg what is your gain by discouraging people ? American Embassies all around the world are closed and at some point, they’d reopen and anyone can schedule an interview, it will shock you people like this might have a fully funded i20 already, nah dem de go for night class lie say dem no read.

He is actually in the US. Has been for a while.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 4:27pm On Apr 20, 2020

sheke01:
Terrible advice?

What value is the i20 if you cannot book interview with it as the embassy is closed with no resumption date.

what value is the i20 since the US has evacuated all its citizens from the country with no return date. Who will run the embassy and interview visa candidates?

What value is the i20 if school move fall semester to January 2021. or if schools move fall semester to online making your need to be on campus useless?

The value of something lies in the importance you place on it and right now i20 should have little importance

Not requesting for i20 doesn't make one unprepared. If the poster is at i20 stage of this schooling journey, the absence of i20 cannot make him unprepared. There are other stuffs to prepare on than having i20 at hand with all these current uncertainties

I still stand on my statement that it's a terrible advice. My reason is simple.

Should the American govt decide to open its consulate and embassy in Nigeria before August, there will be a rush for the limited interview slots. Those who have their SEVIS ID and have made SEVP payments will stand a much much better chance of securing a visa interview date.

Like I said its not a bad idea to be prepared. The cost of securing the i20 is an almost insignificant part of the total cost of making the move to the United States.

I understand that things don't look good right now and the chances that the US will be relaxing its immigration policy anytime soon are slim. But, you never know.

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 2:48pm On Apr 20, 2020

sheke01:
If I may ask, what do you need i20 for?

The US has evacuated it's citizens from Nigeria and closed their borders all over the world till further notice. Schools over here are contemplating online class in fall semester. Summer classes have already been scheduled for online only. Some schools are even thinking moving fall semester till January 2021.

My advice is chill. Everything is uncertain right now. If I was in your shoe I'll wait till things gets a little clearer before I make any move

This is a terrible advice. There is no harm in being prepared.

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Jobs/Vacancies › Re: What Is The Hope Of A Graduate Above 30? by iWise(m): 10:07pm On Mar 17, 2020

chrismexzie:
Hi everyone.

I am new here, in fact this is going to be my first post on nairaland. Forgive me if I break any rule, I will keep it very simple.

I'm a fresh graduate, just graduated last year, was not able to go for NYSC due to my age. Simply want to ask, what are the chances of securing a job considering I am above 30.

Before I forget, I studied Business Administration (KASU) with a second class upper. Thanks everyone.

If you're talented and do not mind living in one of the western countries, I'll recommend you find your way out of that shithole. Companies in the west do not give a rat's ass about your age. They just want you to produce. A masters degree in one the lucrative fields should set you on the path to financial independence. Unless of course you know how to navigate the minefield called business in naija.

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 7:43pm On Jan 30, 2020

rastaraj:
pls have submitted my Ds 160 and I noticed I didn't put my third name as it appears on the passport I just put only the First name and the last name...any experience on this? hope it's not a case o?

It's a no no. Fill a new ds160 form with your correct details this time.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 9:29pm On Jan 28, 2020

GboyegaD:
I schooled in Texas and used accounting firms in filing my taxes. I got good amount each of the three years I filed taxes. My friends used the same accounting firm in their second and third years as well as Turbo tax did not get as much as using those firms. Back in the days, you get $1k for tuition credit but I don't know about now.

The accounting firm that filed your taxes on your behalf actually broke the law, because they must have claimed you're a resident alien for tax purpose. If you're an international student, you can't claim residence when filing taxes unless you've been in the united states for more than five years. You also cannot use turbo tax because it automatically files your taxes under resident alien status. My dear friend, you're sitting on a time bomb because you actually committed tax fraud.

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 11:05pm On Jan 26, 2020

rkarang:
The statement in bold is very correct.

If you're in Texas and a Nigerian, highly unlikely. Unless you file your taxes incorrectly.

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 3:00pm On Jan 25, 2020

Evans211:
About $30,000.. The assistantship obviously doesn’t come a long way. Not a fair deal I bet..

Congratulations!

I can tell you for free that a lot of graduate programs tend to make the wordings of their offer of financial support a bit vague. My conjecture is that these letters are worded thus to give them an out - while mitigating the risk of legal actions - whenever they can't meet the financial obligation.

However, I'm almost certain your offer will cover a minimum of 6 credit hours out of the 9 you'll be expected to enrol in.

Also, 10,000 dollars stipend for a non stem program in Texas is quite generous.

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 12:53am On Dec 04, 2019

frapzkid:
Good morning guys, I want to apply for masters in University of North Texas , from the school site I can see GRE or GMAT is not needed for the course I want to apply for . Also I did my BSc in the UK , would I be exempted from the English proficiency test like toefl cos on the school site I saw citizens or degree holders from one of the listed countries would be exempted and UK was surely on the list .

With a degree from the UK, you won't need to write any English proficiency test.

I'm not quite sure about what you need help with, but it's best you write the graduate coordinator of the program you're interested in for details on how to proceed or info on your chances.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 11:37pm On Dec 03, 2019

GODofFire:
Thank you for your response. I really don't understand the whole insurance thingy.

Also, most people on here get assistantships that cover full tuitions but still with large deficits. So, how do these people do it since the stipends they get is obviously not enough. Permit me to mention schools; ETSU, APSU et al.

If you're in sound health and keep a low profile, you should be fine. I don't know how those guys survive o, but rumor has it a lot of them do stuff under the table - I do not recommend this though. But to be honest, if you do not have a way to increase your earnings, you will definitely graduate with a sizable amount in credit card debts.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 12:45pm On Dec 03, 2019

AgreatMan:
Ur write up suggested that $600 is enough for him per month but your conclusion said he needs at least $1k.

I believe he will do just ok on $600 if not in a major city in Texas. I am sure he will survive.

Well, that is your interpretation of what I wrote. The facts don't lie. I gave the worst case "I am a robot, I don't have human feelings" scenario and even under those conditions, $600 did not suffice. If he/she choses to go ahead with that sorta budget, she/he is likely going to end up with a lot of credit card debt before completing the program. We all know that credit card "gbese" is the worst kind of "gbese" you can ever have.

Another issue not considered by the poster is the quality of the medical insurance he/she secured. If it was provided by the university, then it's likely to have an in network deductible of at least $1500. I only know of 2 schools in Texas whose health insurance package have a deductible of at most $500, so one health emergency and the poster debt profile may spiral out of control. It's so easy to fall into the debt trap in these parts. So if the poster is averse to debt he/she will probably need to come up with a back up plan on how to raise the ceiling on his/her earning power.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by iWise(m): 12:02pm On Dec 03, 2019

GODofFire:
Hello house, I would like to know if 600 dollars is enough for living expenses for a month in a state like Texas, not in the major cities like Dallas, Houston etc. Also Medical insurance has been taken care of. Thanks.

It depends on what you mean by "living expenses".

Under the assumption that your definition of living expenses includes and is limited to: rent, utility bill, feeding, phone bill, internet, transportation and entertainment, no; you can't live off of $600 dollars in Texas. The cost of rent alone in most parts of the state of Texas is at least $350 - that is if you're willing to share. Food bill should set you back at least $150 (be mindful that this estimate will require you to cook all your meals and avoid African stores). From my personal experience, cost of living tend to be at least $1000 - this minimum assumes you're practicing what I like to refer to as "basic living".

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by iWise(m): 12:08am On Apr 07, 2019

KingStefan:
Stop speaking like this, it is people who've always been privileged in every aspects of life that speak like that. And people who probably have never tasted disappointments.
Life isn't always fair, it doesn't offer everyone the same chances/advantages.

I don't know why you guys waste your time responding to that kid. She/he still has a lot of growing up to do.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by iWise(m): 2:16am On Mar 31, 2019*

Auditmonkey:
Hi
I have some questions but I am not sure if this is the appropriate thread for it. Forgive me if it's wrong, or help me if you can please.

I will be attending UTDallas in the fall and I am currently making up my budget.

1. Will it be possible to get a studio apartment for $500 a month in that area? Or do I have to get a shared apartment for that price range?

2. Is it possible to get a car for $4k-$5k. A reliable one.

Thank you.

I doubt it's possible. The average going rate for 'decent' studio apartments in Richardson and its environ is roughly $750. Even if you're lucky to find one at $500, trust me, you ain't going to like it.

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Travel › Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by iWise(m): 9:54am On Oct 29, 2017

supersystemsnig:
Nope. Trust me. I know a few personally and their pay...don't ask me how i know. this one works on the island self, earns 1.5M Monthly, she's not even the assistant manager...

Well, I don't know how that's possible. My brother is the Equivalent of an SBO in one of them multinational banks and doesn't make up to a mill per month.

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Travel › Re: Lies Of Nigerians Living In America by iWise(m): 9:38am On Oct 29, 2017

supersystemsnig:
Where did i say 1.2M is much?? Show me. By the way, that's for a senior level office not manager... Managers earn 1.8-2.0 and above...Find out you'll see

It depends on what you mean by "manager". Some branch managers are ABOs whose salaries are somewhere around 350k pm.

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Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by iWise(m): 4:12pm On Oct 08, 2017

welzyj2:
iWise

Good morning sir. Pls I would like to send u an email. I av intending to apply to msc international relations (coursework) at ukzn Howard college.

That's fine.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by iWise(m): 8:25pm On Aug 27, 2017

Kentrasso:
Please I need rands only at 25 naira.

This may not be feasible. The current official rate is slightly above 27 naira to a rand.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by iWise(m): 6:19pm On Jul 30, 2017

tiife:
good morning, please am a graduate of college of health science and technology in ekiti state, can I use my transcript to study radiography in S.A??
can I also scan my passport and send it over because I have someone that can help me there?,and is it saqa that will provide for the school I will be admitted?

We need specifics. What sorta diploma were you awarded by the said college? What degree do you intend to apply to in SA? Answers to these questions are pertinent.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by iWise(m): 7:10am On Jul 27, 2017

lobami:
@iwise, i am in westville, i will need that R6k

let's deal then. Please pm me so we can make the necessary arrangements.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by iWise(m): 6:33am On Jul 13, 2017

iWise:
I have 4,000 rands for sale @N31/rand. PM me, if interested.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by iWise(m): 3:20pm On Jul 11, 2017

Thecassanova:
I need R3000, N27 last.

I'll deal @N28.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by iWise(m): 9:21am On Jul 11, 2017

I have 4,000 rands for sale @N31/rand. PM me, if interested.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by iWise(m): 8:26am On Jul 06, 2017

larrywax:
@ Thecassanova, Geekybabe, Femiaction, SamuelUmoh, Welf99, Alausa11, Chukwuka16, Samtol, Solistic, iWise and all other gurus...

I salute you all for your time and contributions on here...

I have a sister who just graduated in Medical Laboratory Science(B.MLS) and has a licence to practice and now she is willing to relocate to SA to practice and study.

Please, can u all advice on how best she can go about this on schooling(M.Sc and Schools with low tuition/scholarships) and opportunity of getting employed?

Note: She also has a Degree in Microbiology(B.Sc).

Thanks to u all

The college of health sciences of UKZN will gladly take her provided she meets the admission criteria. Note that MSc in any discipline in the afore-stated college is at least a two year program and offer fee remission for at most two years. I thing her chosen profession falls under critical skills, and as such she should easily get a critical skills visa if she registers with the relevant professional bodies in SA and has sufficient work experience.

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Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by iWise(m): 6:44pm On Jul 05, 2017

solistic:
Many thanks @geekybabe for the details in your response. My dept/supervisor is in Westville. Please what is the average monthly rate for light and water in glenmore axis?

Please be advised that Glenmore is closer to Howard college than Westville college. Living in Glenmore, in my own opinion is not very safe. This is because the roads are lonely and one can be very vulnerable to muggings.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by iWise(m): 6:40pm On Jul 05, 2017

ife01:
Hi
For the sake of your child, it's important you consider getting an accommodation on/not so far from a taxi route. Transportation could be terrible.
Since your Supervisor is on the Westville campus, it's better you stay around. There are quite a number of good preschools around.
Cheers.

You don't have to stay in Westville. Staying close to Howard college is also fine. During my Masters program at UKZN, I lived in Manor gardens close to Howard college and took the Campus shuttle to Westville campus on a daily basis. Mind you, this bus service is free and it's scheduling is quite friendly.

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by iWise(m): 7:44am On Jun 11, 2017

Lionessza:
Nigeria needs more problem solvers than SA does. Who will solve your "issues" when you're all running to solve problems in other countries loll. Damn!

The point he's trying to make is, your government is smart, they're trying to increase the talent pool in your country by offering permanent stay to qualified professionals. That's what forward thinking governments do. How else do you think USA became what it is today? Countries that can offer relatively high wages and a better quality of life will always attract suitably qualified professionals. In Dothraki speak, "me nem nesa"

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