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bar man, abeg knack me a cold bottle of beer to rinse my mouth this early morning!
i need to clear this hang-over

uniqueprivacy: Greetings to everyone on this tread, please without being biased permit me to specially Salute Uncle Adesojiaderemi@ and every committed contributors to this tread, you are real partners in progress. you wouldn't know how you have affected so many of us by your immense contribution and willingness to share information. Please don't be tired, keep up the good work, we can't thank you enough, God almighty is the true rewarder, He will abundantly reward you all in Jesus name, amen.

...and Amen!

[quote author=adesojiaderemi@]Leripa I beg answer this question.[/quote]@Gbenge 77 has said it all. Each airlines has its own policy as regards flying pregnant women. All things being equal, she'll need a Doctor's note stating clearly that the pregnant woman is fit to fly.
Good luck.

@Lizyco:
Congratulations

[quote author=adesojiaderemi@]Why cant he try others like Air Morocco, Emirate or Qatar, they are cheaper. nkkystel, Texas to Ohio is far oo(19hrs plus) he can get to New York and take bus it is just 9hrs to Ohio.[/quote]Nice one.

nereiskc: Good morning good people, pls am still confused and can't move forward, pls after confirming that one has been selected for further processing from d dv lottery website, what are the next steps to follow to get an interview date.....pls am in dear need of ur candid advices and suggestion. Thanks and God bless....

Your case number determines your interview date.
However, further instructions are available on the lottery website. Read carefully and follow those instructions. You can as well get enough information on this thread. Feel free to read from previous pages. Good luck.

piku12: How do I send forms to KCC via email? I heard I could save $40 doing that, how?

Check DV 2014 Winners Meet Here thread. You question has been answered.

piku12: Can I sumbit DS-230 and DSP_122 to KCC via email? I saw some posts in DV-2013 group last year about it, but I do not know how to do it.
They say it is cheaper.

Yes, you can submit your forms and passport photographs to KCC via their email address, which is KCCDV@state.gov

Print out the forms, fill them appropriately and and append your signature. Also, don't forget to indicate your case number at the top right corner of each forms.
After this, scan the forms in pdf format and upload one after the other.
Same thing applies to the passport photographs. Make sure the size and pixel are correct. Then you send everything to the email address.
Good luck to you.

Gentiger: You can go back to school here in the States to increase your earnings and have an edge over your contemporaries. You need not spend a fortune to do that. You can take full advantage of Federal and Private loans and repay over time. The Good thing about taking and repaying loans as of when due is that it builds up your credit history and makes you credit worthy. So my advice to all new immigrants is to begin building your credit ratings. How do you do that? The moment you have a job, you can approach any of the stores in your locality offering credit cards to customers. For those in California, try out Marshall or Macy stores. There are many others. You can begin by taking $500 - $1000 credit card facility from these stores for your shopping. These stores mentioned and others are where I buy my clothes. Their services are exceptional.

Back to What we were saying, going back to school need not be tedious. I'll advice each and everyone already in the States to evaluate their certificates or academic credentials with the appropriate evaluation centers scattered. across the States. This is a very important step if you must go to school. Secondly choose a course of study most sought after. Do programs that will make you indispensable. Always verify average yearly income for any program you choose and job availability. When you are satisfied with your chosen program, then you can proceed to the next level.

You must choose schools with the necessary accreditation for the desired course of study. Ensure you review the schools in your locality for competitiveness and financial aid availability. This is very important . Private schools are expensive but better in terms of academic output. Again, they churn out graduates much faster than government schools. Classes are not congested and students are given personal attention, usually, you may be assigned to a professor to guide you through your chosen course of study. This is the advantage of private over public schools.

When you have chosen your school and your course of study, the next phase is how to pay for tuition and other related expenses. This is where federal grant and federal/private loans come in. I will break it down for you to understand. Let's proceed.

When you enroll for any house of study in a college or university setting, as a green card holder you are entitled to $5500 grant. It's called the Pell Grant and is non-refundable. It's awuf. With this grant, your school fee is reduced by $5,500. All schools will draw this grant to your attention. It is your entitlement. America sweet die!!!

Next, you need to create a pin for your Federal Government loans. Loans are not grants. Loans from the government are repayable over a period of 10 years with a fixed but low interest rate in comparison to Private loans. Avoid private loans as much as you can. To get your pin, log on to www.pin.ed.gov. Fill out the required forms and allow a maximum of 3 business days to have your pin approved. Your pin is your financial power as far as government loans are concerned. Do not share it and do not disclose to third parties.

Below are the various Federal government grants you can take advantage of. It covers all levels of studies, college students, undergraduates or graduate students.

1.Federal Stafford Loan
2. Federal graduate plus loan
3. Federal Parent plus loan
If you don't want these loans but want to be employed by your school and have your salary used to service your tuition, Then take advantage of the
4. Federal Work study.

To apply for Federal Stafford loan, you must first have your admission for your program of study, Then log on to www.fafsa.gov. You can also take a look at this site for additional information: www.studentloans.gov. I wish everyone a lovely study life in the US.

A word of advice:

If your highest level of studies is WAEC/NECO, please don't travel down to the States without atleast 5 WAEC/NECO scratch cards. You will need it here. Trust me when I tell you this. Again, if you are a graduate of any field of study, approach your graduate school and have your transcript processed. Keep a personal reference copy and have your school send a copy to any one of the certificate evaluation services here in the States. I wish I had someone to tell me all these before I left Nigeria. I plan travelling down though. Log on to www.Wes.org. This is one of the best certificate evaluation service providers you can find. There are many others. Google them up and ensure they are properly accredited to provide that service in the US.

God bless you all. Gentiger signing off from Los Angeles.

Nice one. Keep the flag flying bro.

chio: Congrtats Trezeget
Leripa where have u been
quite some time now
nice to see u

Thanks bro.

@Trezeget:
Congratulations and welcome to Indianapolis.

@all: any new news about htc phones. I'm loving the gadget more and more.

cronsberg: well, as am writing this now, it is 23:40 oclock and there is no light. in this 21st century where electricity is no more a luxury(mind you most of nigeria is experiencing a heat wave now)so as am sweating am just managing with a small hand fan.

anyway, reasons why i love the U.S
1. The energy and soul of the big apple. no other city has the 'feel' of new york.
2. The diversity,tolerance,coolness, charm of Los Angeles. together with the live and let live attitude
3. The giantness of everything(cars,buildings,roads e.t.c)
4. Am a guy who loves road trips/adventures(americans popularised and made road trips awesome ) and the perfect road trip is from new york to L.A, from the giant cities, to the perfect roads, to the breath taking scenery, America is the perfect country for road trips.
5. freedom, freedom, freedom nough said. which other country do you have the freedom to be a hippie,or a wandering traveller, a po.rnsta.r/prostitute, or a gigolo , a mmountain man, or a homeless man, a gay or a straight, a guitar wilding half naked chick in the middle of time square . [b]Its all about the freedom mehn[/b]and i love my freedom.

So i guess i just have to love the U.S, Cuz its just that awesome

May the good Lord grant all your heart desires.

@engyadewale:
Congratulations to you.

026IX: After d usual protocols, we(me, wife, and 17months old daughter) paid, submitted forms snd waited.... Window 16 started, followed by 13 and then 14 and 15.... We were 1st to be called by 14 and it went like dis....
CO.. What's ur highest qualification?
Me.. BSc Bus Admin (in full)
CO .. Which school?
ME.. Ahmadu Bello Uni Zaria
CO.. What year did u graduate?
Me.. 2005
CO.. Did u do NYSC, where did u serve and. what did u do?
Me.. 2006, Delta state, high school Teacher
CO.. What do u do now?
Me.. I'm a Cinematographer
CO......... Ur documents look ok, so am gonna approve ur VISA!!!!!!!!!!
Na so e take happen ooooo!!!!! Make una help me thank GOD ooooooo!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations to your family.

@Roodboy:
Get well soon. The Lord is your strength.

@chio:
congratulations to you.

@sozen2010 and @smoothsailor:

Congratulations to you guys.

@honeydee:
Congratulations to you.

@owobabaisabela:
congratulations on your successful interview. May God be with your family.


@uniqueprivacy:
the Lord that is in heaven is never asleep, he'll continue to protect you. Welcome to USA.

@house: sorry for the silence jare. I'm good and nothing dey happen
you'll all read from me soon.


@Ferdimako:
i don't think i need any unsolicited concern from you.

adeniyisavage: let the man talk...don't hang him yet

I wonder oooo.

ferdimako: Leripa: Hello house, i just checked my status and have been selected for further processing. One thing is bothering me and that is, i want to quickly sit for this year's GCE to perfect my o'level. I'am on DV 2013 and my case no is 2013AF00013**6. Can i still meet up with the GCE and when is my interview likely to be? Positive comments would be appreciated. Thank you.

Could this be the problem?

no let your BP rise ooooo. I dey kampe. Just watch out.

[quote author=adesojiaderemi@]Leripa you are next on-line for miracle.[/quote]Amen.

penticom: pls house, i only ve statement of result for my hnd result and all my certificates are laminated. are they ok for interview? do i need my secondary school testmonial too?

You may need the testimonial as a proof that finished a twelve year education.
As per your laminated certificates, you have no worries at all. Your HND statement of result is okay as well.
Good luck.

[quote author=adesojiaderemi@]Interview rescheduled from Dec 27,2010 to January,24, 2011
Visa approved January 24,2011
Visa picked up Feb 2011
Departure Aprill 11,2011
POE April 12, 2011
Welcoming Letter April, 26,2011
SSN May 5, 2011
Job search May-June 2011
Employed June 2011>>>>>>>>>>
"What the lord have done for me I can not count it all......
My People I dont know of other tribes but average Nigerian guys are hard working and only need a small push to succeed, there are lot of opportunity here (still)if you are ready to work and be focused.All other guys here can testify too.

GOD BLESS YOU ALL, I APPRECIATE YOU ALL.[/quote]This is just the beginning of God's blessings upon your life. Shine on my bro.

@zerzer and @shipsonsipe:
Congrats to you guys.

[quote author=adesojiaderemi@].....exactly two years today in God's own country>>>>>>>>o se BABA.[/quote]Congratulations. It is well.

seal777: I fly lagos houston on qatar ( george bush airport ) for 178k.

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I adviced him based on how he asked the question. Thumbs up man!

@bibi007:
Congratulations to your family.

@g-busta:
Congratulations to you.

vacancy: @ gentiger. i have gone back. the agent said it will cost me additional of 265k BECAUSE HE HAS TO BOOKED THROUGH QATAR AIRWAYS COS ROYAL MAROC DONT FLY TO TEXAS.thats too much for me. i dont know if anyone has experience off the cost from new york to goerge hush airport as in the cost. thanks bros. what abt the issue of green card and SSn

Connecting a flight from New York to Houston Texas is around 110 dollars. So, i will advice that you search for domestic airlines that are on Texas route via google and make your reservations, probably on the day you're jetting out of Nigeria and make your payments before you check-in for Texas. Their customer care lines will be helpful too.
Good luck.

Note: you can as well buy your tickets (New York to Houston Texas) right there in New York. A lot of informations awaits you at the airport.