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Isaac Success not listed today. 1 step forward, two steps backward

Was disallowed

safarigirl:
yeah, just saw it....thought Iborra scored earlier

Still 2-0

safarigirl:
Ndidi with a second yellow has been Sent Off . not a happy birthday

2-1 to Crystal Palace

Lol

jayfierce:
Na real air clearing . Doh.

Based on the little I know, people could be turned down for any reason senseless or not. You will be fine

Champora:
Lol thanks a lot, my dear going through a lot of feedbacks on the thread and reading that a couple of people had been turned back because of an error or mismatch on their confirmation page or appointment letter, I didn't want that to be the same case with me, so I needed clarification. Thanks again I appreciate.

Another defender in Europe.. We need more defenders going to Europe.

tbaba1234:
18 year old Saturday Erimuya has joined Cadiz in the Spanish second division. He was in Siasia's olympic team and was introduced in the 92nd minute of the 3rd place match.

Cadiz is currently top of the Second division and could be playing in La liga next year. He will be available for their next game.

https://files.proyectoclubes.com/cadiz/201712/662x372a_10181105saturday.jpg

http://www.cadizcf.com/noticia/saturday-refuerza-el-filial-hasta-2021

Well what I was saying is it's not commonsense as you may as well like to put it. Your intentions as well as the VO's motive is not what we are actually debating here. I was just saying it wasn't clear to me. But well, for people who are into these type of things and who know people who are into it, it would definitely be common knowledge.

Thanks for clearing the air on mutual funds. But whether you set the money aside or not, the assumption at the embassy is that the funds will be liquidable at the intended time of use. Doesn't remove anything from the point I was making.

jayfierce:
LadyGuinivere and Fyorgyn are spot on.

We had prepared for this interview with the study of transcripts here on Nairaland and personal experience of my colleagues. One of my colleagues was asked if he would want to give birth in the US and he said no out of fear. The VO noted that he had the funds for it so all he needed to say was yes and he would input a note for to help him at POE. He still said no but later used it for child birth. Another colleague had terrible difficulty at POE while another was put on a plane and sent back. More than 50% of my colleagues that I know of have made use of the US Medical system.

On a lighter note, Wifey had a dream last weekend that they asked her for documents and she didn't have them and she screamed in the dream "chai. My husband will kill me oh" We laughed over it that its probably Banga soup or stressed induced . However she stopped arguing about documents after that and complied with getting her account statements before the interview. She didn't initially see the need of the documents since we were going for visit. She felt it won't be requested for. That we can come for another interview to declare intent to give birth in the US when the time comes. The VO graciously advanced our plans and my wife

Also note that the funds spoken of are mutual funds. Instead of keeping money in savings account, i invested in mutual funds since mid 2016. So its not like we set aside millions in my savings account for childbirth and presented it to the VO .

CC seyewest

How do you mean by true Christian?

lovingJehovah:
No true Christian tithes or supports it. That law of tithing is now a waste. Jesus took it away at his death on the stake.

Yes it is already expensive. Somebody already benefits from that.
And the insurance companies too benefit immensely from the system. I guess you know how insurance work.

Of course it is a choice, and many Nigerians would love to have their children born in the US, but what is the financial guideline? And why is that? Think
Why do the US grant this? To "help" Nigerians?

Beautyaddy:
That's not true.

The US healthcare is already expensive and most are paid from the citizens private insurance or medicaid gotten by very low income US tax payers.

Most people going to birth in the US do it to obtain automatic US citizenship for their kids. It's a choice most women decide all on their own. Matter of fact, the population of the US is already so high and most US citizens are already birthing every minute, every day.

Some visitors who do decide to give birth in the US do not pay that high medical cost for child birth due to discounts offered to them.

Fyorgin , the system is really bad. Over in the US, the government ensure that the big companies -- the insurance and pharmaceutical companies -- make lots of money from the flawed health care system. They also ensure that many foreigners come and spend $25k (is it? )each just to give birth. Well I can't expect Nigerians to see the big picture.. It's a whole different perspective especially for Nigerians who don't really know how the US government works.

Let me add that they want to be sure you have the funds. It benefits the United States that way.
They will give a million visas as long a they all have the funds.. come to think of it.. it's business

Fyorgyn:
I honestly think the VO did her a huge favour.

This way, she can use the visa to birth in the US without stress. Heavily pregnant women have been turned back from POE because they did not declare their intention... she has declared her intention AND has shown proof that she can afford it.

Someone on the birthing thread here on NL with a valid visa had to apply for visa to declare her intention to give birth in the US.

jayfierce madam met a good VO

Oh yes, since that was her intention.

Fyorgyn:
I honestly think the VO did her a huge favour.

This way, she can use the visa to birth in the US without stress.

thanks

edi287:
Sfaxien's player of the month.

ehen just checking oh..

there is news that Sokari is already been considered for the Poland friendly.

I dey wait forgiveness and komekn etc.. We are talking about the Tunisian league here. Isn't Sokari outstanding at least?

tbaba1234:
Sfaxien's Player of the Month

What is common sense about that? Explain
I guess it's commonsense to a group of people who think a particular way.
The VO may have asked those question in a different way.
Of course I'm not saying I expect her to say everything as it happened verbatim.

Modified
Never knew every visa is a multiple one.. I just learned something.

LadyGuinivere:
Yes.
It's commonsense. She just got married. Every visa is a multiple one. Though she's not pregnant now, there's a high likelihood she will be soon. So the vo dosent give her a Chance to be 'Naija'where she'll come and write letter of intent later.
It's better this way

Anyway na desperation from Nigerians.. no be our fault.

LadyGuinivere:
Yes it is.
Cos your have not seen or heard half of what b the VOs are from us year to year so they have learnt to shoot without perching

Sfaxien's Player of the Month or Tunisia Ligue 1 Player of the month?

edi287:
Sokari won player of the month for November. Interesting..

It's not clear enough.
But your point is valid.
Which is why I had asked --"...multiple visa entry"

Fyorgyn:
I think her post is clear enough.

She is not pregnant at this time but if she does get pregnant, within the validity of her visa, she will be happy to birth in the US.

Shikena

Modified
Couldn't have been a typo. The post says the interviewer asked twice

seyewest:
After going through your post, there was a place they asked you if you're pregnant and you answered ''no'' and later you're talking about preparing to give birth in U.S even providing financial details... maybe it was a typo please reread your post. thanks.

Well I was following the flow of the interview.
It's funny what we are made to go though at the embassies. Some of the questions didn't make sense to me.
You had already told the interviewer that you planned to stay in the US for 3 weeks and that you were not pregnant.
Most of the following questions didn't make sense.

Well maybe it's just me seeing it that way.

jayfierce:
I am finding it a bit difficult to understand your point/question.

Ummmmm
U are not pregnant, and u intend to be in the US for just 3 weeks.
How come the question if you intend to give birth in the US and the request of proof of funds to meet that purpose?
Or was it a multiple entry visa?

jayfierce:
LONG POST ALERT

While waiting on the queue for my turn to be interviewed, I couldnt help but overhear the persons being interviewed. It was kind of depressing. The way some of them answered to questions asked made me wonder if the problem was lack of preparation or anxiety.

A man that was going for a business conference being paid for by his organisation couldnt answer to the question 'what do u do in the organization?' The VO asked him three times. After the last attempt to get an answer from him he was denied.

Two persons that applied for student visas couldn't express themselves properly, beating abt the bush when asked the reason for wanting to study their particular courses.

Then my turn came.

Me: Good morning.
VO: Passport pls.
Me: I handed it over.
VO: she looks at it, scans it and types on her keyboard.
VO: What are you going to TX for?
Me: My husband and I are going on vacation.
VO: Does your husband have a valid visa?
Me: Yes, he does.
VO: Can I see it?
Me: Opens my husband's passport to the Visa page and hands it accross to her.
VO: She looks at it and types on her system, she nods. Gives it back.
VO: Who are you visiting in TX?
Me: My sis-in-law.
VO: Types and nods again.
VO: What do you do?
Me: I'm a homemaker.
VO: What does your husband do?
Me: He's a.......in ......LTD.
VO: More typing. She asks to see my husband's visa again.
Me: Hands it over again.
VO: More typing.
VO: How long have you been married?
Me: Abt 6 weeks.
VO: Are you pregnant?
Me: No.
VO: Where did you meet your husband?
Me: We met in church.
VO: When did you get engaged?
Me: Gave her the date.
VO: When did you get married?
Me: Gave her exact date this time.
VO: Types some more.
VO: Have you visited any other country?
Me: Yes, Dubai.
VO: Do you have your old passport here?
Me: Yes I do and gave it to her.
VO: She looks at the stamps and nods.
VO: How long to you intend to be in the US for?
Me: 3 weeks.
VO: Has your husband been to the US before? (She already saw the Visa and entry stamp. She must have asked again for reasons known to her).
Me: Yes. Just once.
VO: How long did he stay?
Me: 3 weeks.
VO: More typing and nodding.
VO: Would you like to give birth in the States?
Me: I would love to.
VO: Are you pregnant? (Asking for the second time)
Me: No
VO: Do you know what it would cost to give birth in the US?
Me: About $25k which would cover medical, accommodation and any incidental expense.
VO: Nods and types some more.
VO: Do you have documents showing that you have the funds to give birth in the US?
Me: I said yes and handed our financial documents over to her. Initially wanted to give her only my husband's first but she insisted on having all.
VO: Looks at the figures and calls out the balance amount on the mutual funds statement for confirmation
Me: Yes that's the amount.
VO: I'll be keeping these documents to ascertain their credibility. Are you comfortable leaving these documents with me?
Me: Of course, sure.
VO: (nodding and picking up a white slip ) In the event that we find it credible, we'll be issuing ur visa. You'll find the instructions for pick up on this (handing me the white slip)
Me: Thank you

Interview lasted quite longer that expected, plus or minus 10mins. I thank God for His grace and favour. It was discouraging to witness a lot of people being denied- families, singles, students, a group. Hubby thinks the final decision it's a type of administrative processing but I don't think so since I didn't get that form.

There is nothing to be scared about. You chose the right Visa Type.
You never even reach interview venue, u dey fear.
Calm down. It’s not a do or die affair. Keep this in mind as it will help you during your interview

Champora:
Dear Naira landers good evening and I hope you're well. Thanks so much for your information. I read through and I tried to follow the tips I got while filling my ds-160 form and scheduling an appointment. The closest date I saw as of this evening was Feb 5.

I tried not to make any errors but please I'd like to ask this (I'd asked in a group before but I'd like to confirm here.)

For those who just recently scheduled an appointment for B1/B2, does your visa category say: "All Others" just like mine says?

I was scared when I saw it wondering if I'd made a mistake. I've checked my ds-160 form and I can't find an error concerning the visa type as I'd specified "B1" and "temporary business visitor."

So please is the "all others" normal? Or I need to fix it if it's an error. Thanks a lot.

Our way of doing things will not change just because of our football. It’s actually the other way round

My point is if we must pick players from the big leagues they should be at least above average

Modified
I know you like to be objective and run with league rankings.
Let me advise you. watch other leagues and be a little subjective as well. Appreciate football generally. There is more to football beyond the English leagues.

komekn:
When a league is rated 10 positions above another the matter of superiority is not for debate.

That there are exceptional players in low level leagues is not in doubt. However, they stand out and end up leaving as they become so outstanding.

If we pick players from low level leagues they should be unquestionably outstanding. That's my position.

The point is you have to accept the MRI anyways.
If you want to assume that 100% of Nigerians who pass the test are age cheats by a 2/3 years margin, it remains a mere assumption. For me, most — if not all — are actually within the said age range.

komekn:
In all developed countries thier is automatic birth data capture at birth indeed even prior there is data.

The MRI is the best thing that happened to Nigerian football, it means the wholescale blatant abuse of the past where old men declared themselves as teenagers has stopped.

However, being Nigerian where there is a will there is a way. A Nigerian born in the USA failed his MRI scan for the U17 team.

If you cut age it's almost now impossible to shade 4/5/6 years off your age. Possibly 2/3 years but not much else.

MLS TRANSFER NEWS
Recuperating Portland Timber's center-back, Gbenga Arokoyo to Atlanta United

Source: ANS

I was wondering the same.
If you have a problem with one or two invites that does not make the whole system flawed.
Or is there anywhere in the world where there is a rule book or something for every coach that comes in?

safarigirl:
nowadays indeed

Aside Nwakali, mention any other unmerited or odd call up. Una just wan talk

If say na you be coach, we for dey call up ineligible players sef

No i'm not in support of castigating any player.
I'm #TeamPeformance anyway.
I was just making a case that we have to accept the MRI standard and stop casting doubts on the ages of the players that have been tested.

forgiveness:
I do accept the age of those who passed the MRI but I don't believe because their age is almost correct other players informed should be discarded based on age cheat in the past.

Kpele oh my brother

TheGoodJoe:
Very sorry for your loss. I am dealing with the same heartache. I lost my dad over a month now. During the end of October and it has been hectic. I pray God gives you and your family the strength to bear this painful loss.

I have long accepted the MRI as a very very very good standard.
You say the MRI is not 100%, the yardstick that you have been using to measure the EPL, is it fool proof, sir Komekn ?
If we choose not to accept the ages of the players that have passed the MRI, then let's also not trust science. Everything is hardly 100% accurate.

forgiveness:
Honestly, it is indeed ludicrous to use age as a standard to discredit players.

You are right on point.

I have unlimited nights in naija with spectranet.. but the speed will be a problem. to use these boxes your internet has to be pretty fast. I use fibre optics connection here.. I wonder if fibre optics is in Naija yet?

junnyjake:
hahaha, I for say.

Even our so called unlimited data for here de get caps, if you don use am reach one level.

lol.. no I have my own internet connection na.. it's usually unlimited.. I'm not in naija at the moment.

junnyjake:
Amazing! So you use your data every weekend to watch these games, or you've got some free WI Fi from somewhere?