₦airaland Forum

IIZER29:
I can only speak for first bank. According to my branch manager, the master naira cards are not working anymore in a few west african countries but the master naira card still works fine in US. There haven't been instructed yet. You should have a back up plan just in case they decide to stop them from being used in the US.

check your email, you should see a letter from FirstBank. FirstBank has officially banned the use of Naira ATM Cards. Zenith Bank is left, I called them today, and they said they haven't announced it officially, yet.

bigfrancis21:
I see no problem with that. They don't usually ask that kind of question at the POE anyway. Questions asked are usually 'what are you coming to the US for', or 'is this your first time to the US', etc. Time spent at the POE is very brief, and in under a minute or two you would be on your way to the carousel to grab your luggage.

you got mail Oga

OjaP:
I remember you from page 7. You're that hilarious lady that was going to go to Miami beach, give birth to an half cast, and ultimately find true love. I pray your dreams come true.

You're right. Things are expensive and life here could also be frustrating without adequate preparation.

Welcome to America.

yes o, I'm still looking for the oyibo, not seen any potential yet. it is boring here too, no danfo bus driver or okada to disturb the place, everybody just minding their business *hiss*

nethacker:
You better stop converting dollar to Naira. When you eventually become what you desire to be, those won't bother you again. Just work hard bro.

at first i was converting, difficult not to, but I'm learning to stop.

part 8
i wish everybody good luck. America is not easy at all, things are expensive, bring all your clothes, don't dash anything out. Carry naija ingredients, save all the money you can save, if you see boat to enter, enter and save the flight money . WalSpring and Texrem, awaiting your testimony. God bless America.

I thank God for a safe trip. Got to Atlanta yesterday, slept over at a friends place. Currently at GreyHound, taking a 10hourbus to Florida. Travel Transcript coming soon...

Walspring:
@Nabylet

Where are thou

Touch down ATLANTA...!!!!!

awe2015:
what difference does it make is 64leaves better than 32 leaves

It's not any better, it's just more leaves For frequent travelers.

coobboy:
Na why i never pay school fees yet

Me too o. Patiently waiting.

toluhere:
Where pls

Bureau de change in Ikota Shopping Complex, vgc. It's close to zenith bank.

ddbluv:
Black Market or thru BTA?

I advice all inter students to open fidelity bank they give CBN rates but to only 3months old customers, Stanbic does but their rate is N208.

Black market. It's really falling.

sethmayor:
Visa Approved today! Here is my transcript
I no greet her she too no greet me
Vo: pass ur documents
Me: I did
Vo: where are u going to
Me: am going to wartburg college in Waverly, Iowa state
Vo: what will u be studying
Me: bachelor's degree in Criminal justice and police science
Vo: what science?
Me: police science. Criminal justice and police science
Vo: why this school?
Me: Actually, of all the schools I applied to, wartburg college came top in terms of best value, tuition, academic and scholarship. And apart frm it bn one of the best schools in d mid west, its also one of the few schools in which students regardless of their major are part of a supportive intellectual social community that building foundation for success and I also got scholarship of $18 thousand
Vo: how did u get this scholarship
Me: my transcript was reviewed together with my waec and I also wrote a personal essay
Vo: did u take any test?
Me: yes, I took the SAT and IELTS
Vo: when did u finish high school
Me: 2012
Vo: what have u bn doing since then
Me: I enrolled into ksu for a one year pre degree program(na lie o, I didn't do any predegree na degree I dey run)
Vo: whose paying ur bills
Me: my uncle
Vo: what does he do
Me: u said?
Vo: what does he do?
Me: oh, he his d General manager of *** * bank and he his also into real estate
Vo: ok, ur visa as bn approved u will need this at the POE pick urpassport up at d circle location
Me: u said?
Vo: Ur visa as bn approved take this(hands over my i-20 and sevis confirmation
Me: with a big smile, thank u

I was even waiting for her to ask me why I have chosen my course.....she for hear Narrative essay.lol

Special thanks to the best brother in d world @kennyrony and a brother from another mother @walspring , also @Nabylet thanks for helping ease my Tension.
However, everyone here as made this testimony possible. Nairaland is like my second home. Am so grateful. God bless Nairaland, God bless Nigeria and God bless America

The bolded looks familiar Congrats bro TexRem, you are next..!!!!

slimmy05:
wahala plenty for this rubbish shared apartment. All those your spicy "iru" won't be accepted o. You'll basically live on rules. Go get your own apartment and get a roommate. You live better and confortable that way.

Single apartment is very expensive here. I just bought plenty wraps of iru for ofada stew o, I must cook it, I'm paying rent too.

warriboy21:
have u booked urs already

Yes o. No time.

DeeTus:
You're heading to Valpo?

No o, Florida.

MofTee:
Check with the black market, I heard dollar is crashing already due to the CBN embargo on foreign currency cash deposit in Commercial Banks. I heard it was 209/$1 today.

I changed 203 yesterday and 200 today. It's really crashing cos of the ban. Heard they are targeting below 150.

warriboy21:
is 395dollar ok for a 3 bedroom shared graduate apartment with full amenities...


deetus u were once in valpo,,,pls tell me more about their housing

It's okay. Mine is 439 for 4bedrooms with full amenities minus electricity. It's okay bro.

Everybody is saying I should get car when I get to Yankee as if it is free, please is there any maintenance when it comes to owning a bicycle? Like tax abi ticket, all those stuff on the bicycle?
The distance from house to school is 26mins but about 8mins with bicycle.

biikeys:
lol...without even banking with them for some time? hmm nah. You have to have been banking with them for about 3 months at least. By the way, I feel you shouldn't be in a rush to get a credit card. Take time to settle down, understand how to manage your funds, get an on-campus job if you can, then you can go ahead...else you'll find yourself in one big mess. You don't want to mess up your credit and end up paying up debts for a long time..
Sounds 'juicy' but be careful.

I mean if I can open BofA account immediately, not applying for the credit card immediately. And school said no job till after my first year, na to beg remain.

zeezahbee:
Stewee is actually correct. i was at BOA this morning with a friend and i was approved of $1500, they didnt even ask for my SSN.
my friend didnt have a SSN and she was also approved immediately for $700, as long have you have been banking with them for like 2-3mths, they approve the credit card plus no annual fee

Were you the one that requested for that amount or they just come up with a figure to approve? And can I open BofA immediately I get there with normal passport or any Naija Id?

profojah:
Nabylet was so excited to drop her transcript of how she'l meet with the oyinbo man at Miami beach . Chaiii. She no fit wait!

Confirm.! Can't wait. 6days to go.

slimmy05:
Ofcourse I know that. You think I take hook line and sinker what a lot of folks drop here? No no no. I knew you were not going to that school. I can categorically tell you that 60% of people who got their visa here never go to their school or never enrolled at all.
She is also looking for escape route like you. But I would advice you to go to school else you will be in same cadre with undocumented Mexicans

Of course I'm going to School. Sent u a pm.

slimmy05:
Nabylet, I read through your school your school's website (wartburg college) and here is what I got http://catalog.wartburg.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=685&returnto=201 . I referred a friend to the school and she couldn't find the BSc nursing, I decided to do the search myself and found out they only offer BA Biology and you would later apply to Allen college for BS nursing. Please, what exactly is written on the I-20? is it BS Nursing or BA Biology? Thanks

It is BS Nursing for 48months they wrote on the i20. But actually It's pre-nursing for 2years and then continue to Allen school of nursing to complete. I am also aware of that but I am not going to that school, I only used it for the embassy. The school I finally decided on going to is in Florida

amanze15:
you can cancel and join me on friday

Hahaha, no o, I have not finished buying my garri and Equsi and red oil

amanze15:
Any one flying Delta to ATL this friday I would be wearing a Red cap

I'm flying Delta next week Sunday. Anybody flying on Sunday 9th to ATL via Delta?

Glocal1:
Did u recite all those response offhand? Early part mother was a psychology lecturer but in d latter part a purchase manager. Thru it all, God's favour saw u through and u did ur part as well. U r one diligent person. Congrats n enjoy Nursing.

If you read it well, I said "She WAS a psychology lecturer THEN...." I had already made a 3-page likely questions with answers and practiced everyday. Thanks a lot bro.

happney65:
Am so so happy for you..Was like Wahooo when i saw your testimony..Now i believe dreams come true..It does..As for that big head Wale wey call himself Walspring,He is next and we are both celebrating it together..Your Testimony and confidence during the days to your interview is just off the hook..read your quotes on the days to your interview and was like this babe is just off the hook..Have re-read your transcripts over and over again.Now,tell all those "brodas" for your church say you are gone for good..Make them no think say this Babe dey come back for them ohh..Tel it to their ears say na "Oyinbo" una wan marry make them no talk say one person come disappoint them..Just dont marry someone from donald trump Family or else,una go born kolo children..Or wait ohhh,Abi you go marry walspring nii?

This your post is very very funny. Thanks a lot bro..!!!

Stewee:
Congratulations!!!
Nicely done!

Thanks a lot stewee

Walspring:
Its a dream come true, congrats and enjoy your stay in Obamaland but marry better man there ooo...

No forget that ride ooo because i am still waiting for the key

Someone just paid for it yesterday evening

innovativeame:
Excitement at its peak! I told ya. Congrat sis!

Thanks dearie, waiting for your travel transcript

ferdimako:
This one don conclude a marriage with oyibo...abi na anyhow birthing? LOL.

No be anyhow birthing o, confirmed marriage with oyibo with blue eyes and pink lips

kellycute:
Wow congrat to cyclotron and nabylet. When I saw nabylet visa approved message I shouted halleluyah inside the bus lol, one guy jus dey look me. I'm so ready for mine. Aint nothing stopping me. By fire by force na my turn in jesus name amen. Nabylet say amen oo lol

Hehehhe. You are next cutie...!!!!