₦airaland Forum

SirWahl1:
This is bull sheet as in CAPITAL LETTER BULL SHEET.
Where did you get all this from? Come and see people balling in yankee. The only disadvantage is inability to come home but if you are street smart, you should be able to visit home in 3 years.
Note I do not support illegal migration but please dont come here and just lie anyhow .
Bank Account? Contact family? ICE after you in America? Pray tell how many Nigeria American deportee you have seen on the street. Stay out of drugs and crime.

Depends on where you live. Where I live, you cannot even rent an apartment if you're on a visiting visa unless someone cosigns for you. And not a lot of people, including myself would do that. How does he want to come home in three years? By marrying for papers and getting citizenship after three years? Constantly worrying about how to prove to USCIS that the marriage was not a fraud or sham and praying fervently that USCIS does not give him an RFE when he submits his papers for AOS? Where will he get the thousands to pay for the marriage? Work and make it up? That's if you get a job. In big Nigerian populated cities and states. It's easy, you will work in African stores and establishment for a shitty pay and they will threaten you with deportation all the time. A life as an illegal immigrant, especially without people who will give you a soft landing is not life worth living, at least for me.

You forgot quizlet.

Addicted2Women:

Yes

100% Yes

Men smokes, why shouldn't women smoke ??

If you live in Europe or America and you can't date women who smokes, you will die without a wife because all the women in Europe and America smokes cigarettes like their lives depends on it

My wife smokes weed, that's the only smoking i tolerate, i hate cigarette smokers with passion

That's a big lie. 90% of the women I know do not smoke.

AlphaHandMaiden:
Cc yesitsme.

Interview process na who sabi spin yarn pass - whilst coming across as truthful and honest.

Why do you have your marital status in your CV? it is completely irrelevant, same as including religion.

Waltz in their brandishing your ring:
If it comes up during the interview and are asked why you didnt put it .....

Tell them simply: you do not believe it is relevant factor that determines how effectively you will do your job.

Jokingly tell them that marital status is hardly a qualification.
Except the job is for marital councelling and even at that the years of experience will still be a determining factor, even at that that does not make one an expert.

It is almost like asking people to add your s exual orientation on a CV... who cares if you are celebate, straight or gay?

I personally do not even put date of birth on my CV anymore. I do not put title of Mrs sef just my full name ( it is unisex, i add middle name as initials and a double barrel surname - that is the only indication that you may think that i may be a married female) . And any other proffesional qualification titles you have.

I know of people who put a small photo( passport type but fine oh) rather than sex. But that i think is not necessary.

Even when it comes to kids, if they ask: yes you are a mother but you do not foresee how being a mother will affect you doing the job as advertised. Turn the question back at them and ask if there are any expectations of the job that have not been provided in the job description that that you should be aware of. Such as your expected contractual working hours, if the job requires regular impromptu travel etc.

If they ask if that will affect the job, be honest. tell them ofcourse you have a young family, that needs to be considered as there is a limit to impromptu events that you can accomodate, tell them you like to be organised and you will like make adequate child care plans as required preferable in advance to meet the demands of the job.

if it is an office based job with regular hours between 8am and 6pm with the odd times that one stays late it should not be a problem. If you are however required to work late consistently then there is a problem, it is either a case of too few staff for the workload or loads of ineffecient staff faffing about and forming activity.

I don't even have any personal detail on my resume. Just my name, address, email address, cellphone number, education, certifications and work experience. Anybody that picks up my resume does not even know if I am female or male.

Left to me, I'll leave personal detail out. It's just a shame that Nigerian employers can blatantly deny you a job based on marital status. I'm saner climes, they won't try it cos they know you'll sue the pants off them. Smh.

I got my present job when I was 34 weeks pregnant and started when I was 36 weeks. I gave birth exactly at 40 weeks ans I got 6weeks fully paid maternity leave from the company and got paid 6 extra weeks baby bonding from the state. I was told I can't get 3 months off because I hadn't worked there up to a year. Later this month when I was discussing with a coworker was when she told me that she also got the job while heavily pregnant and she told me I am not even obligated to tell them I am pregnant when I got the job.

Some Nigerian employers are just so mean and it makes me mad. How are the women supposed to contribute to the home of you won't give them jobs because they are married or have kids? And if we refuse to marry or after marriage decide not to have kids, they call is hoes. They just won't allow someone to be great. Awon were.

Jazzyjazz, don't worry. This too shall pass In Sha Allah

jazzyjazz:
I'm currently battling with the same thing

Sometimes I feel like including "married" in my cv is what is not giving me a job. But then again, it's always best they know these things first hand before they say you lied

I know we will both get a job.
Make we continue to look on God while we send in applications

Do your best have to put marital status on your resume? Please remove it sis, since it's doing more harm that good

MizKay1:
Good Morning,

So I got my B1/B2 visa. Never lied at the interview. I was just asked if i was going on holiday and about my work. I said yes.

Travelling to have my baby was never even on the plan until a few weeks ago due to need for better medical attention and I was not satisfied with the hospital i was using even though i had changed hospitals twice. and asides that my MIL who would ordinarily help out has been in the US for a while now and asked that i come rather than be here without help as she wont be able to make it down to Nigeria before my EDD due to the fact that she is undergoing treatment.

I was searching for something else and i stumbled on this platform. So after reading extensively, i called the embassy and asked if i could have my baby in the US tho i didnt state earlier, they asked for my passport details to verify. The lady who answered me said she could not give information as regards that but referred me to the CBP website to read up on the risks.
Do you think i have complicated the situation by calling the embassy?
Kindly advise.
I have all my funds and have booked a Dr's appointment.

Thank you.

Really? I honestly do not believe this. If you didn't have the visa, would your MIL still have told you to come to the US so she can help take care of the baby? I am saying all of this because if I had a US visa and I know I can birth an American citizen using that visa....Heck yeah!! I am gonna do that. Were you pregnant before the interview?

keleks:
Hello house. Please i will be travelling with my hubby and daughter by the end of the month to texas and we will be spending 10 days. Tho we will be staying in a hotel but one of my hubby's friend said we should bring some food stuff over for him, like groundnut, egusi, dried fish, palm oil and other things. Its our first time travelling to the us, i hope we wont encounter any problem at the POE, i no want problem o as a jjc lol. And pls can i visit any hospital in us to see a gynecologist? Just to ask some questions and possibly solutions for conceiving?. I dont want to disobey any immigration rules o. We have a b1/b2 visa

If you see a doctor or gynecologist, make sure to pay your fees in full before leaving.

comtem2011:
Ofada rice in the north here is the normal local rice while the one for tuwo chinkafa is the pure white rice, I think both are nutritious.

Zionx, mamaoo, where are thou?

I'm here ma.

ayindejimmy:
No. 2 is wrong

Below is my original post that you quoted. Look really well at the bolded part where I pointed out that he got the Ask word wrong. Thank you. Nope.

He's right on almost all of them except maybe the Gala and the Ask words. Maybe that's the American pronunciation but that's exactly how it's pronounced here... especially marijuana and meme

newyorks:
bro i diagree with nos. 4,5,6,7,8n9.

Nope. He's right on almost all of them except maybe the Gala and the Ask words. Maybe that's the American pronunciation but that's exactly how it's pronounced here... especially marijuana and meme

firsttymum:
8 months is relative.
It cab be 32 weeks uno

You're right. But still, it's too late.

John2017:
I thought you are seeking advise? Nigerians sha!

Seeking advise Me? Where?

bolabae:
Good morning everyone, I am a new member of this forum and I would like to ask few questions as I am 8 months gone. I am currently in Europe with a valid temporary resident permit and I just started considering giving birth in the state.
1. What are my chances of getting a visa as I am 8 months gone.
2. Should I tell the VO I am going for child birth or just family visit because I have an invitation from my sis in law.
3. Like how many weeks do i need in total (booking an interview appointment, getting the visa and leaving for the state).
Less I forget, I am a new mum and a first time mum. Your advice and contributions will be highly appreciated. Hope to read from you all soonest. Thank you.

You're already 8months gone. Even if you got the visa today and bought the ticket today (which is impossible) I doubt any airline will be willing to fly you.

Looking at a realistic timeline, it takes at least 1-3 weeks to secure a visa interview at a US Consulate/Embassy, 2-3 working days for the visa to be ready. You're near your due date already.

John2017:
Pls apply for a visit visa since you got invitation already !

Visit visa even with a near due pregnancy? Na ya type mr TWoods dey shout on top their head. Maybe you meant B1/B2 visa Sha.

Blackgolden:
Hello House,
Please I need this information for my BIL. He sent me this...

At the interview for visa we mentioned vacation at Washington and we plan to stay for just 2weeks. Now I'm planning to change and come to either California or even Texas. My thought is won't they query why not Washington?
I would appreciate any advice to him. Thanks.

Is your BIL pregnant? Lol. Is his wife pregnant? Did they disclose that at their visa interview?

But if his wife is not pregnant or planning to come to the US to birth a child, then I don't think they should have a problem changing destinations. If at all they are asked, in as much as they have a plausible explanation, they should be fine.

Onegai:
In the spirit of being kind (no-one will answer me if I ask but no p)

Qatar is having a diplomatic row with all the countries surrounding it and they have shut down their borders, ports and airspace. Those countries are also ejecting Qatari citizens from their country. The Qatari govt is scrambling to make sure Turkey doesn't also ban them from their airspace as Saudi Arabia has (I believe a portion of your US trip flies over SA airspace, you could ask some pilots or check online) so they are not completely isolated. Everyone in Qatar is rushing to the supermarkets to stock up on groceries (kinda like what you would expect if a country is in some crisis). The US is the one pushing for Qatar to be isolated and has also approved social media searches for visa applicants.
Anyone planning on using Qatar Airlines should probably have a rethink for at least a week. At least till the situation on ground is clear.

Cc mamaOO

Thanks a lot. The booking is on hold for now. Pending how things play out. Appreciate it!!

nefertitiram:
We pay directly to the airlines account. After booking you should get further instructions. Lemme know if that works or you need further help

Thanks a lot nerf. Yes. It worked. I appreciate it.

softwerk:
These people just keep proving Donald Trump right on a daily basis now

Travel Ban - Supported

Extreme Vetting - Supported

No to Political Correctness - Supported

Fake News Media Shutdown - Supported

It's funny how someone will sit their dry, crusty ass in Africa and be crying more than the bereaved. Where was it reported that the shooting was done by an Islamic extremist??

Careful there o. Your hate and bigotry is showing... but last last, you will be alright.

endyendy1:
There is a provision for currency conversion in their site. Use it and it will give you the naira equivalent which you will now pay into their bank account with your booking reference no.
They will confirm your payment and send you and e-ticket to your mail

Thanks a lot. Very grateful

Good Morning Everybody,

I'd like to make a booking on Qatar Airways from Lagos to LAX for two of my sisters. The trouble is, the prices they are showing is in dollars and I was hoping I can make payment in Naira cos I have money in my Nigerian account. How do you guys pay in Naira with Qatar Airways please? Do I need to call them to make that quote for me or what? Please help me out.

Thanks a lot.

cc Nefertitiam, Sugah and all other moms.

Good Morning Everybody,

I'd like to make a booking on Qatar Airways from Lagos to LAX for two of my sisters. The trouble is, the prices they are showing is in dollars and I was hoping I can make payment in Naira cos I have money in my Nigerian account. How do you guys pay in Naira with Qatar Airways please? Do I need to call them to make that quote for me or what? Please help me out.

Thanks a lot.
cc Nefertitiam, Sugah, LadyGuinevere, Seyewest, KaptainAfrica and anybody else that has an idea

sugah:
I started with the nursing mothers plan when my baby clocked 6 months (3months ago) and lost 6kg in 2 weeks but I did not lose anything again until last week when I started the full keto. Lost 1kg in 1 week.

Abeg, tell me about the nursing mom plans please. I've not had the heart to try the full one cos I don't want to risk my breastmilk supply tanking. But my ears twitcher when I saw your moms plan. Please, abeg, jor. Tell me oo

JWTheocracy1:
please I wanna book a hotel but I no get credit card. who go help me do it with an empty credit card? please oo.
Nefetitiram, Seyewest, omobendel. abeg good Samaritan help. I've been trying with my debit card but I guess is not possible with a debit card.

Empty Credit Card? I laugh in Español! Is a credit card supposed to be empty? Bros, you funny. Lol.

What happened to your travel plans. Aren't you the guy that said he's been sponsored by his fellow JW, all expenses paid? Or am I confusing you for someone else?

J0hnTrevolt:
Thank u so much. Plz im Sorry the ear no longer smell. Wifey stopped pouring water and started cleaning the ear with olive oil and after two days it totally stopped smelling.
A mama from this house suggested the olive oil thingy and it worked(i can't remember d mamas name) God bless dat mama wherever she is.
God bless every mama on this forum.

I'm glad it worked for you. Thank God!

jaysmama:
Mama about this rota virus vaccine your points are very valid. In fact it's not compulsory to vaccinate kids some parents in the USA don't believe in it at all.
If you talk about naija government and their policies the vaccine is expensive is why it's not being given at local health centers . The government is not ready to subsidize payment for it.
Vaccines are also not 100 % foolproof. My first took measles vaccine but eventually had measles but it wasn't as bad as it could have been if he had not been vaccinated. It is well may God protect our kids from sickness vaccinated or not.

Ma, please I just want to correct the notion that it is not compulsory to vaccinate in the US.

It is compulsory to vaccinate kids in the US. If you don't, they cannot go to elementary school, either private or public because before you can enroll your kid in school, you need his immunization card/record. Those anti-Vaxx mommies are basing their non-vaccination of kids on aa discredited and retracted medical paper that linked vaccines to Autism. The person who wrote the paper even lost his medical license. And now because of the anti-Vaxx mommies, measles is now back in the US after it was eradicated.

sugah:
Discussion Monday!!!
Topic: Effective family planning options.

So I had to take out my IUCD for the second time cos my body kept expelling it into my cervix.
My doc now recommends the arm implant which I'm against cos I heard it causes weight gain.
Condom? Bleh!!!
Mentioned ocp to my doc and he said it'll fail and I'd get pregnant.
Now I'm seriously considering Billings method

Any success stories on billings method?

I am using a method that is or might be similar to the billings method and its working great for me. When I am ovulating, I abstain permanently. Its around 5 days anyways. When I am not, we use condoms + withdrawal method. My doctor gave me a prescription for mini-pills but I am too scared of weight-gain to use it. Same with the shots and also the IUD. I am just too scared to put anything hormonal or non-hormonal into my body.

What I did (I have actually been doing it before I got pregnant and continued doing it after) was to download an app called Kindara. It's on the Apple Appstore and I figure it's gonna be on the Google Playstore too. Kindara has a feature that allow you record your BBT (Basal Body Temperature) every morning. Once you enter your BBT in the morning, it plot it into a graph for you.

Let me explain BBT. Basal body temperature (BBT) is the lowest body temperature attained during rest (usually during sleep). It is usually estimated by a temperature measurement immediately after awakening and before any physical activity has been undertaken. Women who have natural menstrual cycles have a bi-phasic BBT pattern. Bi = two , phasic = phase, so that means your temperatures have two phases. The first phase of your cycle has low temperatures, while the second phase of your cycle has higher temperatures.

The first phase is called the follicular phase. This phase starts on the first day of your period, each cycle, and ends at ovulation. Your BBT will show a set of low temperatures during this time, usually ranging from 97.0 to 97.6.

After ovulation is the luteal phase. Progesterone, produced by the corpus luteum during your luteal phase raises your core body temperature. During your luteal phase your BBT will rise to higher temperatures, usually ranging from 97.7 to 98.3. The range of temperatures can vary from woman to woman, as everyone is unique. But the important thing to remember is that if you are cycling naturally, (not on hormonal contraceptives) your temperature chart will show this bi-phasic pattern.

I lifted most of the BBT explanation from the Kindara website sha. Lol. I got a BBT thermometer from Target and just take my temperature every morning when my alarm wakes me up, I take my temperature first before getting out of bed. It takes seconds. Once I see my temperature shift, I know I am ovulating and know to be careful. Sometimes I use ovulation strips to test for ovulation. Let me attach some of my charts so you have an idea of what I am talking about

The dates the chart lines went up dramatically was when I started ovulating and if you look at the Nov- Dec cycle, my temperature never dropped below the coverline or 98degrees again. That was the cycle I got pregnant.

J0hnTrevolt:
some one should epp me please

To be on the safe side, see a doctor to make sure everything is fine. By most likely it's beacauss of his bath water pooling in his ear when you give him a bath. My son had it, in one hair. I showed his doctor and she told me it was because of the bath water entering his ear. She said to clean the ear more regularly and immediately after bath. Use a q-tip but not the regular one oo. The baby ones that doesn't enter the ears. Just clean the ear and the lobe. You can use olive oil to clean it. Should be gone in a week. Again, see your doctor first to rule out any ear infection

blueseacats:
I know you do, am only advising those who are not here to make the trip if they can, all they need to do is land on USA soil and have enough money to sustain themselves till the baby is born, from then onwards, the financial burden of that child is on Americans. What a system? this guy was just unlucky if not he got the tax payers good by dumping his problem on them.

True! Very True!

sugah:
I'm a 32H, I senior you small
I actually worry the wrong band size of bra all my life! I wore a 36D even while I was weighing less than 60kg. Then it increased to Double D but until I went to dunni's and she measured me to be a 32waist size. The difference is clear with my new bras, I can actually run in them without having to hold my boobs.
Most naija women wear wrong size of bra.

I testify to the fact that most Nigerians wear the wrong size. I did too. And I will spend the rest of the day pulling and tugging on the bras. The day I got fitted was the day my misery ended cos I could not get comfy with the wrong size then. Infact I used to double my gym bras sef. . Now I wear strapless bras with comfort even with my humongous ballons

slowbreeze:
Flying d corpse down of course is more expensive..So for EVERY one who dies in d US; EVERY family CAN afford &spends at least 10000$ for d burial.? Even d less priviledged? ..Really?
Setting up a go-fund-me acct for burial is odd.When dere is so much hunger & dere r thousands dat need such money to stay alive for dia loved ones....

That's why you have life insurance. It usually pays for the burial expenses. Those ones who don't have it, resort to donations. I still saw some at the traffic stop yesterday, carrying posters seeking money for the burial expenses for their grandfather.

blueseacats:
If you can make the trip, do it bro. You don't have to pay the bills American tax payers will pick up the tab. The last time I checked they are not complaining. They want to be the fathers of the world lets hand them more financial problems to solve.

Huh? What trip? I live in the US

slowbreeze:
Sorry for ur loss madam.but 10000 dollars for burial too much nah..check am out..So everyone dia spends dat amount to bury dia loved ones? Oyibo ppl wey dey always do simple burial.No unnecessary eating;asoebi ;souvenir ;music etc dat our ppl do....

Abi she included d one she will spend thereafter..;as she no go wan return to naija.

Dat money will be surely better to save someone sick and struggling to stay alive....

It's always good to educate yourself. A normal burial with no added frills costs (no food, asoebi or whatever) more or less that amount. Why do you think people open gofundme to bury their loved ones? Because it's expensive! You pay for the land, the casket, the city permits, the funeral home services and so on. It's very very very expensive. Google is your friend.