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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 4:39pm On Apr 22, 2016

jacko007:
its a great testimony your sharing with us...we are learning from you too, thanks to Nairaland.

My questions is, would 700k excluding itinary be enough for my 2 weeks trip? I don't have a past travel experience .
thank you once again.

The big factor is the cost of the ticket. With the crazy exchange rate. It can take a lot and change anytime.

Aside from that-you can manage everything else-especially if you have people that you can stay with or can show you around. If not hotels are relatively cheap when the standard is considered.

Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 4:35pm On Apr 22, 2016

loluola:
Please how is Registered Nurse doing in us I meant their salary per hour and how do i do it if Nigeria Registered Nurse want to work legally over there. Thanks

Nurse are like ATM machine here o. Especially Registered Nurses that have first or Masters degree. Some earn as much as $50 per hour. I dont think any RN earns less than $30 per hour. America and much of the West needs a lot of healthcare because people here grow very old before dying and healthcare is important here-so the hospitals and clinics are always filled up -even with people having common headache.

If you have a way a to come here-nursing is the way. And any skill like mechanic, carpenter, plumber. Forget all those suit and tie degree (just joking)

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 4:29pm On Apr 22, 2016

Plotzrealtor:
Well, looking at d Op's encouraging success story and Smartmugu's assertion, someone would tends to agree that it still pays to go hustle in those foreign lands compare to rubish dis political class take us for in this country. We could imagine the end result of level of hustle in dis country to dos Amelika and others. Congratulation @Op, I'm inspired Mehnn. Canada here I come.

Thanks! Dont waste time o!

Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 4:28pm On Apr 22, 2016

Timflex:
Bros jwilling abeg bless me too o. Your story dey so inspirational.
I sent you a,mail already. But in case you no get am,
Abeg holla me ma wan go Yankee. Frustration wan mud man for this country.

No allow am run you craze o! Nigeria na real school of learning and experience. If you can survive Nigeria-you are a 1st class human being!

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 4:27pm On Apr 22, 2016

collins011:
Bros Jwillng. Is it true that with your visitors visa you can travel from Yankee to Canada? And which city is closer to travel From Yankee?

You mean close to Canada? Depends which city you are going to in Canada. I was going to Alberta Province in Canada-so I passed through North Dakota and Minnesota. But these States border Canada: Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 8:17pm On Apr 19, 2016

Genea:
and me too oooo, I don't mind standing; D was just joking.....enjoy ya stay dearie....

Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 8:15pm On Apr 19, 2016

fecosequence:
does the travel worth that amount?

Do you mean if it was worth it spending that amount to travel or if it costs that much?

For the first question: yes for me it was more than worth. I have already made my money back many times over. For the second questions-depends on the exchange rate at that time you are buying a ticker, how long you plan to stay, if theres someone to host you and save you extra expenses and other matters.

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 8:13pm On Apr 19, 2016

fidchuk:
Bro congrats. I dey come join u soon, abeg find link get job and give me info I need am , wan make. Small bar return back cos of my family and other future engagement. God bless u stay focused and prayerful

Job link? Very 'hard' to get employed if you are not yet in the US except you are in some high level field of science and technology where the company employing is able to convince the State Department-no one else in the US can do it at the level you can-but it does happen. If you are already are and have permit to work-thats different. Hope to see you soon here. Thanks and God bless you too!

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 8:11pm On Apr 19, 2016

Thompsonneyo:
wow what a lovely post, am a graduate with a second class lower GPA 2.5,Pls people am thinking of applying for a students visa for fresh undergraduate studies,because I don't think I would be able to do Master's there with my GPA, Pls I humbly need a sincere advice..or what other ways can I go there...am really confused.

There are many ways to go-all depends on your ultimate goal. And even with that GPA-Masters is possible-although you might have to do some pre-ambles

Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 3:25pm On Apr 19, 2016

Originalsly:
Interesting....took time to explain...go into some details to paint a clear picture . Things are all rosy for now... but in time you would come across the thorns. I believe you would still manage very well. The one thing you mentioned that I think readers should really pay attention is that you spent a long time doing research, consulting, planning, making preparations and knowing pretty much what to expect when you arrived there. I am not surprised that you got into exporting stuff.... by far the biggest problem with that kind business is finding a reliable and trustworthy partner here at home and you have found one. Good luck and prosperity... nice pics...keep on posting.

Thank you. I know it wont all be rosy. I suffered to get here. I must make it work.

Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 3:23pm On Apr 19, 2016

packaging:
Please send to my email too jwillng. Jahknowsall@yahoo.com

Ok-I will.

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 3:21pm On Apr 19, 2016

RedCapChief:
Congrats @op, The West can be a wonderful place if you focus on making a better life for yourself. You will never regret it. However, it can also be a terrible place if you derail.
Work hard.
Stay focused on your long-term goals
Don't do drugs or gangs.
Avoid all the tempting women. Keep your sword in the sheath.

Thank you. Thank you. I am staying focused. Women? Hmmm. That one na long story bros! grin

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 3:20pm On Apr 19, 2016

fecosequence:
like how much did it cost you to mk such travel?

If I included all my attempts and losses-it was a lot. I made many mistakes at first. Paid almost 400k to someone who claimed he could help me get a visa. Thats a long story anyway.
But with my successful attempt-I spent over 500k including ticket, hotel for my stay, and some spending monet. What helped me was a deal I had with a Nairalander in the US-in importing some items.

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 3:15pm On Apr 19, 2016

Theophinio:
The guys government pays weekly are they citizens

Not only citizens. Even refugees ( I have seen many from Somalia) and green card holders. But is mostly citizens that are that spoilt and refuse to work. There are 2 classes of people getting such payment that I have observed: the lazy ones-mostly their citizens and people who are not lazy, but just lost their jobs. When you loose your job government pays you something until you get another job.
An old school mate I know here lived on such until he finished from school and got a job.

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 3:11pm On Apr 19, 2016

Ajusshi:
Bro, pls do you have an estimate of what it will cost to move a family of 3 to the US?

Thanks in advance.

Depends on how you do it. Are you doing it through an agent or by yourself.

If by yourself: you consider Visa, Plane Tickets, local cost in Nigeria to and from the embassy (especially if you live far from Lagos and Abuja).

And how you plan to settle in America: do you already have people that can house you for the first 6 months to 1 year. Even with that kind of arrangement-as a responsible person-you should enter with some money-so that you dont burden your host.

You are talking of over 2 million naira when you consider that.

Note that I have not moved to America-I am not a permanent resident-I just have extended access with my Via.

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 10:53pm On Apr 18, 2016

Funjosh:
Am coming to canada soon

Holla at me when you come!

Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 10:53pm On Apr 18, 2016

collins011:
Bros Jwillng. Is it true that with your visitors visa you can travel from Yankee to Canada? And which city is closer to travel From Yankee?

No-. At least not for Nigerians. You need a visa to Canada. But if you are a green card holder-you dont need Visa.

Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 10:51pm On Apr 18, 2016

Emmyk:
The thing con dey sweet me like say na me dey Amelika. Hehehehe. My time will come.

Bros, it is sweet.

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 7:25pm On Apr 18, 2016

ammyluv2002:
Congratulations! I'm happy you've followed your dreams...people will always want to pull you down, but thank God for you.

This really inspired me! Keep it up, bro!

Thanks a lot!

Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 2:58pm On Apr 18, 2016

ttmacoy:
Very true. Boris Johnson the mayor of London rides a bicycle to city hall and even to 10 Downing Street when he has to go there.

There is a huge difference in mentality which I don't see changing for generations to come. Hopefully after the current recycled crop of leaders leave and a new generation comes in.

Definitely it is mentality. Me sef carry some naija mentality here.

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 2:54pm On Apr 18, 2016

ItzChinnex:
O.P Email me @ onyenobi.chinex@yahoo.com ..
Please Dont fail to do so.

I will.

Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 2:52pm On Apr 18, 2016

ttmacoy:
That depends on the city/area eg NYC and the likes of Chicago don't have many wood houses, but cities like Houston etc do.

I agree the risk of fire a especially those areas prone to hurricane and such.

Ok-so houses in NYC and Chicago are not the same as in the mid west? Interesting. One day I ll go to New York.

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 2:51pm On Apr 18, 2016

sobastical:
Hehe, nice write ups sir. ... More blessings

Thank sir!

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 2:50pm On Apr 18, 2016

engees001:
be legit bro

Legit all the way sir. legal hustle!

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 12:17pm On Apr 18, 2016

itstpia8:
Op sounds like a terrorist and burglar.

Very inconsistent story, and I'm sure s/he is in none of the places s/he listed in the write up.

Na wa o! Terrorist and burglar combined bros. Terrorist want to kill themselves. Burglars want to get rich. How can one do the two combined! Anyone can come to America sir-apply the right way with God's blessing.

Ok now-make me and you bet. I will snap picture with oyinbo man holding Nairaland paper today in America. If I do it-you agree to pay me! Are you ready?

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 11:27am On Apr 18, 2016

idoo4love:
how do i get the free report

I will post it here later this week and send it by email too.

Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 11:26am On Apr 18, 2016

claremont:
A very good article, and I recommend that Justwise pushes this to front page. What is written about is applicable in most developed economies. In the UK, some MPs (equivalent of Nigerian Senators) ride bicycles to their offices. In Nigeria, having a big car is a reflection of societal status.

You are right bro-our leaders are pretenders. Come see and how they pretend when they come overseas. I saw some women at the airport in Houston-they must have wives of politicians on one of their jamborees. No police security or Mopol-we were all equal. I pay my ticket-you pay your ticket.
We need to change that system where getting a car is massive success in Nigeria and those that have oppress those that dont. Why cant a houseboy in Naija have his own car IF he NEEDs it-when maids and cleaners have it here. The salary we get in Nigeria is too low.

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 11:08am On Apr 18, 2016

christaddicted:
Am coming over soon.

Come bros. It is sweet here!

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 10:41am On Apr 18, 2016*

nairacountry:
Kudos Jwillin, you may have to update your blog and make it more users- friendly. What of the free report you purportedly wrote?

You were given visit visa but seems you are 'hustling'with it across the mid-west. How easy? (hustling with visit visa)
Once again, kudos!

Thanks.

Im not too good with the web. Still getting training on how to manage a blog. I will do my best. I am finishing the report this week and will send it to as many people as want it free. I will post it on Nairaland too.

Bro-that visa cost me money-i have to make the money back! Since I cannot work here-I already planned on some juicy things I could do to make money. All legal o! There was a thread on NL some years back-and I got my ideas from there. I have mainly just bought some cheap items and brought them to Naija first time I came. I was able to make contacts here then -and the relationships have continued. Its all buying here and selling in Naija.

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Travel › Re: I Finally Got To America-thanks Nairaland! by jwillng(op): 10:23am On Apr 18, 2016

moneybag100:
Hmmmm...you sound like you are just 3 month to 4 months old there and seems like you already know the in and out of America.

I dont enough yet...but I know what I need to make the money I need. I have been twice now-but I researched for over two years. I sold property and borrowed money to travel-I could not afford to gamble-no trial and error. I must say I learnt a lot from the Travel section of Nairaland and many kind nairalanders. Some of them have had trial and error for 10 years-it helped me to learn from them.

I knew exactly what I needed to do-so that when I first landed -it was straight to business....

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