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The way and manner pythons are being killed in Nigeria, sooner than later, they'll become extinct.

9mobile is good for me. With 200, I get 1gb for 3days, 250 bucks to call all networks, and additional 250bucks to call only 9mobile lines, then I earn credits whenever people call me on my 9mobile number. I think this is cool for me, cos most times, I don't buy credit for calls. I only buy for data and enjoy the rest.

Nice song, cool video

Mikel shouldn't be in our first team, he should be coming in as a substitute, and whenever he comes in, he should play as a defensive midfielder, not as an attacking midfielder (he has no business in that department).

Also Gernot Rohr should do well to scout for attacking midefielders. Apart from Iwobi, we lack talents in that department.

Overall we did well, and in my opinion, we have a complete team, that's if Mikel comes in as a substitute and concentrates his effort as a defensive midfielder.

Hello, good morning all. Please I was reading somewhere in a blog about US and Donald Trump immigration policy for Africans and Africa.

A section of the article focused on Nigeria, and what I picked from it was that Nigeria accounts for about 25% of the total number of visas issued to Africa in 2018 which was the highest among other African countries, followed by South Africa and then Egypt. Therefore, starting from 2019, Nigerian student visa applications to the US will be suspended indefinitely pending when Donald Trump and the US government finalize their immigration policy for Africa and Africans.

I don't know how true this is, but already they have increased the cost of sevis fee from $150 to I think $350-$400 (not precisely sure of the exact amount) and the high rate of refusal is dramatically increasing by the day. So personally, I am not surprise if this is true, but I want to confirm from others if they have come across this information so that they can share it with the house as well and we all get informed. Thank you.

babaolofin:
Why don't you ask question before posting. When did Jonathan & Obj commissioned the road? In the project information board located on the road by the project owner, did you see Federal Government written there? The history of that road dated back to 70s. Jonathan assured Lagosians of Federal Government willingness to assist because of huge investment involved but never did anything.

Ambode should have invested the Oshodi project money to move the project ahead.

That Lagos/Badagry Expressway started from Orile around 2010. Wherever that road stopped at Okokomaiko right now, was the joint effort of Jonathan and Fashola who were the leaders in the past administration.

FG approved the loan from World Bank which was about $200m and Fashola made sure that the money was used for the construction of that road.

Every other rheotoric you hear about ongoing construction on Lagos/Badagry Expressway since 2015 are all lies. Ambode really failed, and it's good that he's being kicked out.

Esseite:
How INEC even claims that a handwritten collated figure supersedes an instant automatic upload from an encrypted machine to a private secured server shows its level of growth.

Because any electronic transmission of results is not supported by our Constitution. Remember that Buhari never signed the electoral act tas amended that was passed to him for assent last year by the Senate. Buhari knew what he was doing when he refused to pass that bill into law.

This is the major hurdle PDP and Atiku will face and have to overcome. They will find it difficult convincing the electoral tribunal to accept the results that was transmitted electronically to INEC server.

Unless they can find the hard copies of the electronically transmitted results, I fear PDP/Atiku may lose the case to APC and Buhari. Otherwise these confessions by the presiding officers is enough to tip the Presidency to Atiku's favor.

This is just my opinion, I'm not an expert in this matter.

Godsmercy11:
i disagree that USA wont approve his visa.... there was a guy here fall 2018 who got his visa even after informing the Vo during his interview why he was ban from Canada. i think the ban was related to bank statement stuff( not too sure)...... he just have to come out clean and give it another try, hopefully he gets a good school with Funding this time around....

If I get another admission in another school, what happens to sevis fee that I have paid already? Do I pay another one again? How do I get my sevis updated?

bracelum:
1. I never called you desperate. Being desperate IN THE EYES OF THE VO is different from being desperate in reality. If you read my comment clearly (which I doubt you did), you will discover that I felt the VO misjudged you by thinking you were desperate. So I don't understand all the fuss you've created claiming I called you a desperate being. I never did! I only insinuated that the VO might have misjudged you for being desperate looking at your visa application history and the fact you were attending your program fully sponsored by an "uncle".

If you are a keen follower of this thread, you will notice that these two points are quite risky with the US visa process.

2. I never questioned your sponsor's ability to pay your fee. I don't know you and I don't know your sponsor either. So how can I determine if your sponsor can afford your fees when I don't know either of you? My comments are based on your transcript which you wrote. When the VO asked that question about your sponsor's ability to pay, it shows he/she was not convinced about it. The VO might have misjudged you again but unfortunately in this visa process, what the VO thinks is what matters whether he/she is right or wrong..

So, it's better you understand comments by people before making false accusations on them. I hate being accused falsely and you just did that simply because you failed to read and understand my comments properly. Also, when you post a problem like this on a public forum, it's better you listen to advice from people especially those that have been in this process. If you know better, why post the problem in the first place?

Also, there is an adage that says "advice no be curse". So even when someone gives you a stupid advice (of course, mine isn't stupid), it's best you acknowledge it codedly and discard it. You don't openly attack someone that spent some precious minutes of his time offering help to you. That person wouldn't have bothered if you didn't ask in the first place. Use your upper!

At the end of the day, what the VO thinks is what matters whether it is wrong or right. Your job is to do everything in the way the VO believes is correct. Many people who were denied visas for lack of GRE were genuine students but the VO thought otherwise and that was what mattered. Many people who were denied visas to CALMUS were genuine students but the VO thought otherwise. So if you applied to Canada and the US for genuine reasons (which I think you did), but the VO thought otherwise, your opinion/intention doesn't matter! The earlier you accept this fact and dance to the tune of the VO, the easier it will be for you to accept comments here.

I didn't say you called me Desperate. I said using the word desperate is not nice and kind of negative. Several people have applied up to 3 to 4 times before they got their visa. It will be wrong to tag them desperate, rather one will say they were persistent, and persistency is a good thing.

I'm only trying to change that mind set of always using the word desperate. Anybody applying for a visa knows what he wants to achieve there, and sometimes you have to be persistent in order to get what you want.

That's all, and I have heard you, so I will say thank you once more.

mrprolifik:
The decision of the Canadian embassy is similar to an order given to a failed asylum seeker banning them from entry for 5 years it's the same even here in europe. The mistake has already been made and for you to clear this its a very lengthy process . Just stay away from them for 5 years if u are not willing to spend money on a lawyer and u are free after 5 years . As for the usa I think u can apply again and make sure u are very sincere with all details on the Ds160 form.

Thanks bros, I appreciate.

LagosismyHome:
That very harsh of them . Why couldn't they just refused instead of ban .

I am not familar with the Canadian process but is there no way to appeal or at least let them know it was an honest mistake .

Yes of course I can file for an appeal, but it will require me employing the services of an immigration lawyer in Canada and paying a fee of up to $6000.

It's expensive, so I dropped that idea.

bracelum:
Hi,

People with <2.75 GPAs get funded by most other schools. Read the transcripts here and see their success stories. To be honest with you, I think the funding was a more serious reason for your refusal even more than the Canada stuff. The VO even asked you if you're sure your sponsor can handle the bills. That question shows he/she has some doubts about your sponsor's financial power and seeing your history with visa applications (US + Canada), it made you appear desperate.

I never said your school is a bad one! Don't misjudge me. But honestly, if you do a survey here, you will discover that the visa acceptance rate for "small private colleges" here is lower than for funded students at large public schools. That is how the experience has been and sadly there is nothing no one can do about it. Even with my strong knowledge of US schools, I had to query Google to check your school and I know a lot of people here did that too.

Your transcript was awesome - an acceptance on a good day! But if you finally decide to wait until the fall semester, consider applying and getting funded by a public university. With this transcript, you would have gotten the visa if it were a funded offer from Georgia State, ETSU, Cleveland State or a Tennessee State as opposed to a no funded offer from Touro College.

And if they admitted you without a GRE, things may get worse when you are asked that question in your next interview.


As for the visa denial stuff, I think you did well there by saying the truth. No one could tell the information the VO had about the whole issue. If you had lied, you may have gotten banned by the US too.

That's all I have to say.

When you use the word being desperate, it sounds like my intention to study in either study in US or Canada is not geniune. Please don't use that word like that, it's not nice. There's nothing wrong if a person applies to Canada, and then decide to apply to US. Saying someone is desperate is very negative. Instead of saying someone is desperate, why not say the person is being persistent in chasing his dream which is a good thing.

Please it's a mind thing, and the word Desperate is a negative word.

Secondly, my sponsor had enough money to pay for my tuition fee for one year with plenty of change left in his account, so in my own opinion, I don't think it's the account. However, I have noted your opinion, and I say thank you.

Hello, please can anyone guide me on how to apply for a GCMS? Thank you.

Ajibade105:
Order the GCMS note and find out the reason for the ban. Guys on the Canda visa thread can assist you on how to apply for this. I don't know anything. You will find out the reason(s) why you were banned for 5 years. Find out before you apply again. All the best buddy!

Okay, thanks alot. I guess from here I will know what my next action will be.

LagosismyHome:
Did Canadian embassy tell you specifically that this was the reason for the ban or it when you reviewed the whole situation then you realise this can be the only reason for the ban

Those two different things.... if it the latter then . Sometimes the reason you think is the reason might not be the reason

This is what they said, and I quote;

"Thank you for your interest in studying in Canada. After careful review of your study permit application and supporting
documentation, I have determined that your application does not meet the requirements of the Immigration and Refugee
Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). I am refusing your application on the
following grounds:
• You have been found inadmissible to Canada in accordance with paragraph 40(1)(a) of the Immigration and
Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) for directly or indirectly misrepresenting or withholding material facts relating to a relevant
matter that induces or could induce an error in the administration of the IRPA. In accordance with paragraph A40(2)(a),
you will remain inadmissible to Canada for a period of five years from the date of this letter or from the date a previous
removal order was enforced.
You are welcome to reapply if you feel that you can respond to these concerns and can demonstrate that your situation
meets the requirements. All new applications must be accompanied by a new processing fee".


I only want to know if I reapply again, and present a strong argument about why I should be issued a visa, a vo may accept to grant me visa because I have spoken with some immigration lawyers , they said that normally it shouldn't affect my chances because America and Canada are two different countries even though they share information. So I just want to know if anybody have come across someone with a similar situation.

Flattino:
Now you’re contradicting yourself.
You said you thought the question was only referring to Canada .
Then again you said you totally forgot that you have ever applied for a non-immigrant visa to US , meaning if you even understood the question very well in the first place you would have still answered “No” cos as you claimed in that second part that you totally forgot bla bla bla .
Even though idk you , I can conclude now from your own posts that you’re cunning. That’s probably what the VO noticed too .

I am not contradicting myself. I guess you didn't understand me.

Let me ask you a question, if you applied for a non-immigrant visa in the past, and you were denied based on the ground that you have no strong home ties, is this an offense on its own credit for anybody to omit such information from his/her application? I'm guessing your answer will be "NO" because there's no reason to lie about this.

Apparently I did not understand that question properly. In 2017, as at the time I was applying to Canada to study, I was 27, I was living far away from my parents and siblings, and I'm a private person who rarely share his personal affairs with people. My girlfriend of course knew I was making plans to travel, but she was threatening to break up with me because she felt I was going to abandon her once I live the country. So I didn't show anybody my application to proof read, except for information I was getting on Nairaland which I have come to realize that all information you need may not have been written if you don't ask, and I did not ask because I was inexperience.

It was a very honest mistake which anybody can make, and I am regretting it painfully. It has nothing to do whether the US and Canada share information or not. It was just a pure honest mistake on my part.

bracelum:
Hi,

You have a good transcript. In fact, on a good day, this transcript qualifies for approval. However, I picked one thing that may have spoilt your chances.

1. Applying to US, Canada and US again shows some sort of desperation. And the fact you had no financial aid (aka funding) and was being fully sponsored by "an uncle" might have made you come across as desperate. Also, your school is not very popular. Google shows it as a small private school. I will advise you apply to a public school which can give you financial aid and shows you as a genuine student rather than a desperate immigrant. If you noticed, the VO asked again about your sponsor's financial power because he/she may have not-so-convinced about it.

Forgive my choice of words.

It was okay you didn't lie. Try again with strong financial aid and let's see how it goes. If (God forbids) it doesn't go well, then it may be likely that the Canada stuff has spolit your chances. Then you may want to try other alternatives.

I understand your point, and I am considering this option as well. However, let me point out to you why I didn't get any scholarship or funding from the school.

The school offers some level of funding to graduate level student only if you have a 3.0 gpa as at when you're admitted which unfortunately I did not have. You can always apply for another round of scholarship the next year so long as your gpa is up to 3.0. However, I can apply for a graduate assistantship program if I resume for classes during the first week of orientation, and have met the admission requirements (that's if I submit some immunization records which is mandatory). The graduate assistantship program is highly competitive, so it's advisable you start early to apply for it.

Also Touro College is a private University no doubt, but it's not a small school, because firstly they have campuses all over the US, and in some countries in Europe, the middle east, and in Asia. It's accredited, and it's been in operation since 1977.

Secondly, their faculty of medicine and accounting is widely recognized and accepted all over America as a good place to study this program because of the researches they have conducted in their department of medicine.

Thirdly, the graduation rate in the school is above 65%, and about 83% of their students get one type of funding or the other. So I have no doubt in my mind that it's a good school even though their classes are very flexible for working class people ( which of course I will not mention this to any v.o).

I think the major reason why I was refused is because of my issue with Canada, and if I wasn't banned in that country, I guess that is where I would have gone to because I love the place and there is an easy path to PR, unlike US and Trump wahala.

Do you think my last transcript will affect my chances of getting a visa, because I intend to include this denial on my visa application.

I just want get a candidate opinion, and want to know if anybody has encountered this kind challenge, or know someone that faced it in the past before I reapply again. Thank you very much.

Ajibade105:
Did you forge any document(s) during your application for a study permit in Canada? Without the full story, I think no one will be able to advise you accordingly. Don't forget that US and Canada share information.

No I DID NOT FORGE ANY DOCUMENT at all. I was banned because a question was asked in the application form if I have ever been denied visa to Canada or any other country, I mistakenly answered "NO" because I thought the question was only referring to Canada. To be honest with you, because of my inexperience while I was applying to Canada then, I totally forgot that I have ever applied for a non-immigrant visa to US.

Other than this, there was no other reason why I was banned. This is the truth.

emandman:
I don't have an answer to your question,I'm only surprised as to why that simple "yes" or "no" could result In 5years ban.that is harsh

My brother na so Canada dey do o, den go tag am as misrepresentation.

Pefuele:
Obviously,the US share information with Canada but I am not sure they will share sensitive information like banning you for five years.However,you could have ride your luck by not mentioning the ban and telling them you were not qualified because you made a mistake during the application and just leave out the banning ..but I guess you want to come across as being completely clean(using America slangs!) and I didn't see any strong home ties in your transcript....

Well I wasn't asked any question about home ties. I also didn't know the information the v.o had on her screen, that's why I decided to say the truth.

However when I left the embassy, I thought about what you just said now that could it be that the v.o didn't know I was banned? Was that the reason why she initially asked why I was denied? Well the deed has been done.

Please what can I do next? Reapply at once (it will be the 3rd time if I do so), defer my admission to summer/fall, and reapply later, or drop the idea of repplying at all because the vo may have recorded a transcript of the interview she conducted with me thereby any other transcript I give to any subsequent interview that is contrary to what they have may be self implicating. Please house what should I do next? Thank you very much.

Hello house, went for my visa interview on the 7th of January, and I was denied.


My interview was at Abuja, and it was scheduled for 9am. A blonde white lady at window 12 was the person who conducted the interview.


V.O: Please pass me your passport and I-20.
Me: (I corresponded).


V.O: Why are you going to the U.S?
Me: I am going to the U.S to study for a Masters degree at Touro College, New York City.


V.O: Why did you choose this University?
Me: I chose Touro College because the University has a training program offered by the graduate school of technology that is called The System Z training program which focuses at training graduate level student in Cobol programming language, and in IBM z/os mainframe computers. Cobol programming language is actually not taught in about 73% of most American Universities, and having the opportunity of being trained in IBM z/os platform will greatly enhance my chances of securing a job with IBM Nigeria as a System and application programmer.


Another reason why I chose Touro College over other Universities in America is that the MSIN program is designed around a core foundation courses in technology management. This in my own understanding is awesome, because it will expose me into having the skills and knowledge that will help me transition into getting a job in IT leadership and management in Nigeria, considering the fact these job positions are dramatically increasing in my home country Nigeria.
These are the reasons why I chose Touro College.


V.O: Very good. I can see on your profile that you have been denied visa to Canada in 2017, can you explain to me what category of visa you applied for, and why you were denied?
Me: (I didn't include this information in my application, because I felt there was no need to) Yes I was denied visa to Canada, and I applied for a student visa.


V.O: Why were you denied?
Me: I was denied because I misrepresented myself in my application, and this resulted into the Canadian embassy banning me for 5yrs.
How I misrepresented myself was unintentional. In the application form, a question was asked if I have been denied visa to Canada or any other country. I didn't understand that the question was asking about other countries, so I said "NO" instead of "YES" because I was denied an American visa in 2015. It was entirely a mistake, and there was no intention what so ever on my part to tell a lie. When my attention was drawn to it by the Canadian embassy, I wrote a procedural fairness letter, where I stated that it was an error, and that I didn't understand the question properly. However, they still went ahead to ban me.

V.O: Okay so who's your sponsor?
Me: My Uncle.


V.O: What does he do?
Me: He imports electrical and electronic appliances to the country.


V.O: Does he have enough money to pay your fees, because I can see you have no funding.
Me: Yes I believe he does have enough money to take care of my education in the US.


V.O: Do you have any bank statement to proof that?
Me: Yes I do.

V.O: Let me see it.
Me: (Handed it over to her).

V.O: (She flipped through it to see the opening and closing balance, then handed it back to me) I am quite satisfied with your bank statement, but unfortunately I cannot approve your visa at this moment. This letter will explain to you why you were denied. (She gave me a green paper).


I'm not going to lie, I was shocked that I was denied again the second time in a row. Then it occurred to me that it was my denial to Canada that may have disqualified me at that moment for the VO to grant me the visa then.


I want to ask the house (especially the gurus), with this kind of stigma in my visa application history, what can I do to improve my chances if I apply next time again? Thank you very much for your contribution.

Please does anybody have an idea if it's possible for someone who has been banned from applying for a visa to Canada, have a shot at getting a visa to America?

Good day all and the gurus in the house. Let me first of all start by wishing everybody a Merry Christmas.

Please I am compiling my transcript for my interview that will be on the 7th of January next year. There's a particular anticipatory question I just answered from two perspective, I will like the gurus to help me judge which is better to use on the day of the interview.

Alright here it goes:

V.O: Why did you choose MSIN (Masters in Information Systems) ?
Ans: I chose MSIN because that's what I have been doing since 2015. Although I work as a Network Administrator in my place of work, my job has exposed me to the side of web and application development. Since last year, I have started tutoring myself in some of the concept of web and application development such as Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Test Driven Development, and how is beneficial to programming along with some programming languages like HTML/CSS and JavaScript. This effort I have made has made me realize that I love programming, and this what I want to do, and why I chose MSIN so that I can improve my skills in it, and launch my career as a Web and Application Programmer. Touro College offered exactly just that through their MSIN program which is also designed for students who have no background in Computer Science with their three prerequisite courses which are Computer Concept, Web programming I and II, and. Database Concept and Design.

Taking these courses will give me the necessary qualifications to proceed with the program and acquire the skills I need excel in my chosen career path.

Please help me compare with this.


V.O: I have been a Web developer since 2015, and I am seeking to improve my skills and become an expert in back-end web and application development, so I searched specifically for courses that could afford me the knowledge and skills I need to improve in my field and chosen path so that I can achieve my goal of excelling in my career, likewise improving Nigeria's economy through technology. Touro College offered exactly that through the MSIN program with courses such as web and application development, advanced web and application development, website engineering, Database Management and Administration, along with some elective courses which I shall complete in two years.

Please gurus, help me choose which is better. Thank you very much.

Good day all and the gurus in the house. Let me first of all start by wishing everybody a Merry Christmas.

Please I am compiling my transcript for my interview that will be on the 7th of January next year. There's a particular anticipatory question that the V.O may

PassingShot:
We shall overcome.

Informal jobs and self-employed are not captured in this data.

Judging by this:
“Working age population up from 111.1m in Q3 2017 to 115.4m in Q3 2018 = addition of 4.3m to the Labour Force

And "Total Employed persons(Full+Partime) up from 69.09m in Q3 2017 to 69.54m in Q3 2018,” = addition of almost 46k jobs.

So, it's a net gain!

The headline is very misleading.

All sectors of the economy are usually captured in NBS statistics. From the article, only 46k jobs have been created so far. The rest of the number may be as a result of other factors.

deomelllo:
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Bloomberg is in America, not Nigeria.

Nigerian Tribune is also in America, not in Nigeria abi?

Mtcheww, Buharists and their mentalities, only God will liberate them.

So why is Bloomberg saying something different?

DG of NBS was asked on twitter if the claim by Garba Shehu is true, this is reply from his tweet.

Humble11:
If nothing tangible has changed, please don’t refire so fast. Give it small time

No not really. Anyway this is what transpired between myself and the V.O, in order for others to learn from it.

V.O: Good morning, pass me your documents.
Me: (I passed my I-20 and passport).

V.O: Why did you choose Touro College?
Me: Well I chose Touro College because it has a low student to teacher ratio which makes learning a personalized experience.

V.O: I am not fully convinced that this was the reason why you chose Touro College, so tell me, why Touro College ? Why not any other University?
Me: Like I said earlier on ma, Touro College have small classes which makes learning a personalized experience. Such classes promotes a healthy relationship between students and professors which will make students excel in their studies. Aside from that, the school is quite affordable for both myself and my sponsor.

V.O: How is $37,000 affordable for your sponsor? Don't you think it's on the high side?
Me: Yes the total cost of the tuition for 1yr $37,000, but as you can see on my I-20, the tuition itself is within the range of $13,000 which is quite affordable. The $23,000 is for accommodation, transportation, and my basic upkeep, which in my own mind is an estimate of what it will cost for 1yr. Once I get to New York City, I can always search for accommodation which will fit my own budget.

V.O: Did you write GRE?
Me: Yes I wrote GRE

V.O: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to 4 Universities.

V.O: How do you plan to pay your fees?
Me: My Uncle is my sponsor.

V.O: (Gives me a pink paper) I am sorry, but at this moment I cannot approve your visa. This document will explain why you are denied.
Me: Ok, thank you ma.


My lesson: Personally, I feel I shouldn't have mentioned about the affordability of the school. Whilst I was preparing for my interview, I had in mind to talk about the accreditation of the University, and what the University is known for. Unfortunately, I mentioned the affordability first before wanting to chip in these other points. That's why I want to refire immediately.

I shouldn't have talked about the affordability of the school, this is what I have learnt so far. Your recommendations, and suggestions will be appreciated.

fairheart:
For Lagos: First Available Appointment Is Monday January 7, 2019.
For Abuja: First Available Appointment Is Monday January 7, 2019.

Thank you very much.

Good day,

I was just denied visa today, and I want to refire ASAP because my masters program is starting on the 28th of January next year. I want to know if anybody can inform me whether there are still bookings left for the month of December so that I can go and pay another visa tomorrow to reapply immediately.

Thank you very much.

AmaSophy:
My dear, rather than do this, please avoid mentioning them since they are not your sponsors. If the VO should ask, just say they are old and retired. Somethings are also better not said especially in a public forum as this all because of a Visa. Also, going to the extent of having a newspaper publication dispensing them would only pose more very sensitive and tactical questions from the VO that I am sure you might not be able to defend. Cast that thought out brother! People got their visas without their parents too so that's that. Good luck to you.

If I omitt this information about my parents on my ds-160, won't they find out when they're verifying it?