You've been receiving sound advice but seems like you want to do what's on your mind. Not only your money, you risk being banned from USA. How can you say Vesti helped you with job offer? What's the job? Do your skills match? Why would an employer hire you and pay all the fees involved in H1B for you? These are questions you need to ask yourself and be honest with yourself.

Regardless, H1B visa costs do not reach 7k usd even for the employer. Do your due diligence, not just by asking people's opinions, but by checking the official US Web pages for h1b applicants

HunterConcept:


I did my JUPEB in Unizik and for the transcript, I was asked to pay 25k for email, and 40k for postal mail via DHL
But WES evaluation is CAD$241

Hi, please how did you get the JUPEB transcript for someone who did JUPEB at Unizik?

dest4real:


It's "within the last 5 years" I don't really understand. Can you apply to become citizen after 3 years of continuous stay in Canada after PR?

Yes

eniola1010:
please guys, how long does it take someone to be a citizen in canada if such person is on pr?
also, when someone is a citizen, how easy is it for that person to bring his wife in and would the wife go through any ielts writing?

1095 days (~3 years) within the last 5 years from the date you apply. Your wife must go through the same processes as everyone for citizenship by meeting the requirements. She needs clb 4. You can sponsor her for PR though.

Ajamobe007:



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Also, I have another question to ask. I would like to know if 4-5million naira will be enough for my travelling, housing and feeding expenses when I get into USA for my PhD post graduate studies before I get paid my first stipend by my school. I'm writing the GRE and TOEFL exams this year in preparation for my Post graduate program. Thank you.

Yes, it will be. You might not even need it if your program gives "relocation alowance"

For your other question, be sure your connection will work because nysc does not post to oil companies (unless you have a very strong plug). Be sure you won't be rejected. I don't know much about pay but I know that a lot of engineering graduates were rejected from their non-school ppas

zerojinx:
Good afternoon people, when I registered JAMB in 2015 they made a mistake in my DOB, they used June 2 1966 instead of June 2 1996 I figured this error out when I was in 200L and went back to JAMB to rectify it. They told me it was done and gave me a form to fill and submit to my school, which I did. Months later I checked my JAMB profile and noticed it was changed. Until yesterday I registered NYSC batch A stream 2 2024 and when I was done with the registration, the last page that was supposed to bring up my call up later brought out to collect my exemption letter from my school because my DOB showed June 2 1966.

Please I need help on what step to take next, I even went to NYSC office in Surulere but they said they can't help me, I also called the NYSC mobilisation officer from my school and he said he used June 2 1996 and doesn't know what to do. Please guys I really appreciate any help

This mistake is costly o. Nysc uses the age your school sends. So any error now is either from jamb or your school and you have to correct it from there

Jeje247:
Marching like 3 times a day. What kind of thing is that?

Different camps have different rules i guess but for my camp, it's only morning and evening. Afternoon is for SAED/Lectures. For some camps, the nightly social activities are not compulsory so that's extra free time for you but generally, in camp, there's no time nevermind free time

Johnardy:
if organization give a request letter to an individual for nysc posting will the person be post to that company without the organization being on the nysc list ?

Yes

emmanuelson20:
I lost contact with someone I met during my NYSC. I have tried different social media platforms to locate this person, to no avail. What other tips can anyone recommend? Thanks.

If you can remember the person's state code and you know someone in the same platoon as that person.. or maybe on clearance days, see if you can hang around to find the person

ColdHunter:


Good day Chief,

Please will a POF of 30m be sufficient for me and my husband. Kindly consider that I have a scholarship worth 8k CAD which takes care of my first year tuition.

Thanks in anticipation

Using Oanda's rate, yes it is. Its 5k extra from what you need.

buchito1:
Hey guys. Please what was the last and latest Express Entry CRS score?

The last draw was for French proficiency. CRS cut off was 388. The last general draw had a crs cut off of 524

Ajoself:
Please, can they know of one visa to other countries like US was denied.

Yes, they will know especially for USA. Best to say it yourself

Test Experience

I took my ielts general test in March, computer based at British Council PortHarcourt. The staff were very friendly and nice. The environment is peaceful and quiet and they had water dispenser with disposable cups.

My speaking test went well enough. Although the video call was lagging because of network. I was so tensed and rambled a lot (imo) but I got a 7.5 in speaking. My examiner was very nice and patient. Some people got rude examiners. One particular lady was a bit mean and had zero patience. My heart was beating so fast. I didn't expect it to reach my turn so quickly but once I started speaking, I got settled.

My listening was okay. I made sure to focus on the audio. We had individual headsets and I reduced the volume on mine a bit to prevent headaches. The screen light was very bright. The audio clip wasn't too fast paced. Though the clip (where one speaker gives a lesson) tried to confuse me. There was one particular question that I changed the answer 3 times. Luckily, I changed it back to the right answer (my original answer) just when my time finished. I got a 9.0 in listening.

Reading was okay. My score here actually shocked me. I expected more. I finished all the questions in less than 30 minutes. I kept reviewing and reviewing and slept a bit (just closed my eyes and tried to refresh my mind) for around 20 minutes then I reviewed again. I got "paragraph matching" questions and flowchart. I got an 8.0 in reading.

Writing.. hmm. I expected a lot more from writing. Time was a serious problem because I spent more than the advised 20mins on the first one and started panicking. I thought I wouldn't have much time for the second essay. The second essay was difficult to begin. I kept thinking, "how am I supposed to write this? What type of prompt is this one now?" I looked at my time and just typed a few sentences (looking at a blank screen is so demoralising ). I actually finished the entire essay before i could think of a suitable way to paraphrase the topic (the intent/purpose of writing). I got an 8.0 in writing. Please always check for grammatical errors. I never made an error when practicing but come and see mistakes on that day. Like say na set up.

Overall, I got a band 8 C1 level. I didn't actively prepare per se. I was studying for Gre last year so did a lot of reading and writing. Also learnt words. All on Gregmat. When I booked my test, BC gave me access to GEL ielts (Guided E-learning) and acces to their "Ready Platform" didn't use it much because I had to go to nysc camp a month before my test date. A week to my test, I booked writing review sessions with prepmewell. My tutor said they expected a 9.0.
I also went through ieltsadvantage and ieltsliz that same week. Watched some videos, answered some questions.

One thing to note is this: don't restrict yourself when it comes to the writing section. There's no where BC or IDP says your essay must be in 3 paragraphs or if you're asked "not less than 150", don't write more than 170 or something like that. My 1st task was more than 4 paragraphs. I was already pressed for time and counting words (the computer does it if computer-based) or paragraphs wasn't something I wanted to do. I ended up writing almost or even a bit more than 200 for the 150. So don't let it be another issue for you. Also, the exam fatigue is very real. I was itching to run home by the time the writing started and the way the test is structured, even if you finish before time, you can't move on till the time ends. Perhaps it's because my speaking test was done same day so I had to be at the test center for the entire day but I was restless towards the end.

Finally, I would always advise computer based where its feasible. The computer based is not same question type for all. I had noticed that people mostly get lower scores in listening in paper-based because some centers blast the audio through a central speaker. And I couldn't wait 13 days to receive my result. Anxiety would've finished me.

Also, paper based can be distracting. You might be looking around and get lost somewhere but computer based, it's just you and your computer and the desks are partitioned. I also got the feeling like the computer camera might be on so.. gotta be on best behaviour and maintain eye contact (there's how you'll look down and it'll be like you're looking at "expo" ). The sound of typing wasn't a distraction to me. My test center is just too beautiful for words. So clean and quiet. Once you enter, you just start whispering it's very very calm.

missidy:
Ok, thank you. I'm not really good at maths that is why I need a tutorial center. MOD education in surulere said it's 100k for 4 weekends. The time feels very short especially for that amount that's why I'm asking questions.

Hi, instead of this, why not use gregmat? It's a website. 5 usd per month and you have access to video lessons, thousands of questions to work on and practice tests for the entire month. GreGmat dot com. They teach Quant, Verbal and Awa.

79733139:


The results come out after one week. They send it to your email, so after one week of taking the exams, start checking your inbox and spam mail.

Hi, is it for the paper based tef or e-tef?

Haiddi:


I did two months of study with her.

Good morning. I've sent you a pm.

Thank you so much for replying

Hahjascho:
What an old thread.

Being paid or not in an higher institution, depends on the department and its financial condition.

I did my service in University of Ibadan and I was not paid. However, some other corps members (in the same UI) got paid.

N.Y.S.C is great experience you would later cherish, even after the service. So, make it count.

Have a genuine intention and a clear plan of what you tend to achieve.

Whether you are paid or not, look at other things you might tend to gain in the long run...maybe in relation to your career progression or networks. If it's worth it, go ahead, and vice versa.

Make the best use of the period.

Hi all,
Please how much were you paid as a corper posted to a tertiary institution?

Cc: Nestech Hahjascho Kingzd

Mokason288:
if the mom is wise this is an opportunity to make her daughter score one of the highest score

Good things come in different packages

And why do you think her daughter can't get a high score with her own efforts?

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Romanoff:


They are far.

Your best bet is from 600k if you're looking for self contained in areas around wuse.

Is Karu okay?
Can I send you a mail?

Romanoff:


With this budget, your best bet is in lugbe, Kubwa, Lokogoma area.

Are these areas far? I mean 1k or more transport into wuse? What of 500k? Do you know or have any reliable agents?

Sorry for the plenty questions

Romanoff:


350 to 400.

Hi Romanoff. Please can you suggest some good secured areas near wuse 2 for a female living alone. Selfcon within 400k-450k. Thank you

Romanoff:


With this Budget, your best bet along Lugbe is the villages along the road. Are you okay with it?

Thanks for replying. What range do you think can get me a good place that's secure? 250-300k?

Hi Romanoff, sorry to bother you. Please I'd like to request your assistance. Do you know if there's any available selfcon for rent in kubwa/Arab road/Lugbe for 200-250k? Preferably closer to 200k 🙏🏼

We need to understand that love is not a zero-sum game. That you love your wife does not mean you have to love your mum less.

The way you feel your mum suffered for you, is the same way she feels her mum suffered from her.

Honestly whoever has this kind of mentality is probably not ready for marriage and should stick to their mum/dad.

Also, no parent should be encouraging this type of behaviour. As a woman, you will leave your parents to get married. As a man, you will leave your parents to get married.

captainbangz:
ey congratulations. please how many years is the duration of your course of study, at what level were you awarded and how many times did you receive payment?

Duration for my course of study was 4 years and I got the award at the start of my second year (so it was valid for 3 years) and I got paid thrice.