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Travel › Re: USA Employment-based Immigration (EB-1,EB-2,EB-3 Visa) by ogawisdom(m): 1:04pm On Mar 27, 2023
damoche64:
Anyone happy to share petitions and recommendations letter formats/templates pls I need to 2 start writing, preferable successful STEM applications.
Thanks
Any help on this will be appreciated 👍
Travel › Re: USA Employment-based Immigration (EB-1,EB-2,EB-3 Visa) by ogawisdom(m): 1:03pm On Mar 27, 2023
quote author=adedammy009 post=122084288]
I am rooting for you. I also got approved in less than 50 days (notice date), and not premium processing.
All the best in the process.[/quote]This testimony is very encouraging and strengthens the faith of those of us preparing for this but has any self petition gotten approval here.

Hiring an attorney is very expensive and most of us want to do self petition.

Anyone with sample petition for higher degree route should please kindly share.
Politics › Re: If I Had Chosen Obi, It'd Be A Mistake, Tinubu Has Been Preparing - Kukah by ogawisdom(m): 8:08am On Mar 25, 2023
Bi-chop well done
Travel › Re: USA Employment-based Immigration (EB-1,EB-2,EB-3 Visa) by ogawisdom(m): 6:39pm On Mar 24, 2023
fOFT:
If you're in STEM, we can do share knowledge
I have drafted four (4) recommendation letters so far.
Writing my letter and hope to finish writing my this time next week(31/03/2023)
Send to friends for third and fourth eyes (so as to implement their feeback)
Lastly, I will send to my personal lawyer to check everything before sending to USCIS in April.
Hopefully, I will be in the US by 01/01/2024
Sure i am in STEM

Let's work on it together

I am presently putting all my strong points and evidences side by side before drafting my petition letter, cover letter, recommendation letters etc
Politics › Re: Rev. Fr. Alia's Number Plate 'Governor-Elect Benue State' by ogawisdom(m): 1:46pm On Mar 24, 2023
Poor Photoshop
Travel › Re: USA Employment-based Immigration (EB-1,EB-2,EB-3 Visa) by ogawisdom(m): 1:42pm On Mar 24, 2023
semmyk:
Possible with self-petition on DIY route or through well tested immigration lawyers.
Whether through lawyers or DIY, critical is to understand the bolts and nuts.
I am researching about it in great details and gathering evidence to support my claims in my petition.

Can anyone share a sample petition letter for scholars?
Travel › Re: Moving Out by ogawisdom(m): 7:23pm On Mar 23, 2023
Look for Ph D scholarship in USA in ur field n move

Lens101
Travel › Re: USA Employment-based Immigration (EB-1,EB-2,EB-3 Visa) by ogawisdom(m):
I am interested in this EB2 NIW visa route

Is there a DIY kit to help pursue it by myself without immigration lawyer
Politics › Re: Atiku: Wike A Snake, Despite His Help, Tinubu Can’t Invite Him For Dinner by ogawisdom(m): 5:22pm On Mar 17, 2023
grin true
Politics › Re: Enugu 2023: I Am More Experienced Than Peter Obi - Chijioke Edeoga by ogawisdom(m): 9:15am On Mar 15, 2023
Chai this is a costly mistake, this not necessary haba . Obi is the only reason you are relevant today. Pride goes before a fall. Needless comparison, he is your ally not opponent. This boy no get sense ooo
Business › Re: CBN Yet To Release Old Notes To Banks by ogawisdom(m): 9:10am On Mar 15, 2023
People should embrace cashless economy, we can't go back to the days of excessive cash in circulation
Family › Re: Is 300k Enough For A Family Of 4? by ogawisdom(m): 6:06pm On Mar 10, 2023
It's will be enough with better savings if they don't spend on wants but needs. Plus if they cut their coats according to their clothes.

Why put on gen every night even when weather is cool n u can use only rechargeable lights? This is where common sense is needed or wisdom.

Budgeting and management is also paramount.

Food should be portioned n controlled to last.

You must not attend 100k per term sch, when there is 25k per term sch
Politics › Re: Peter Obi Campaigns For Rivers LP Gubernatorial Candidate, Beatrice Itubo (Pix) by ogawisdom(m): 4:39pm On Mar 04, 2023
Wike won't allow votes to count angry
Politics › Re: Akeredolu: Tinubu Has Set Up A Reconciliation Committee To Meet With Obi, Atiku by ogawisdom(m): 9:07am On Mar 02, 2023
grin

Return what you stole
Travel › Re: My Experience With Loneliness After Canada Migration by ogawisdom(m): 7:42pm On Feb 17, 2023
Confusedgirlie:
Before I left Canada for Nigeria in 2020, I had heard severally that it was very lonely there for Nigerian immigrants. I didn't quite understand what people meant exactly when they said this. However, over time I now have a very good understanding of this particular challenge with migration. Here are some of the things I've learnt on the way. But first, a little background about me.

I'm an introvert and I like my introversion. It gives me a lot of time to think and to be in my own space which I enjoy a lot. I read, write and love to watch documentaries. Those are the three most important things to me in life. When I lived in Nigeria, I lived a mostly secluded life that didn't have a lot of people in it. Regardless, it wasn't boring to me. I went out when I wanted to and took my time for my own activities.

Since being in Canada, my observations have been that it is a lot lonelier here. The reasons are very obvious: there are not a lot of people around me from a culture I'm familiar with (Nigeria), so it's definitely a lot more difficult to interact with others. That's one key point. Another is that I don't really have to go out to purchase things (even groceries), compared to when I was in Nigeria. I can simply order everything I need while sitting in the comfort of my home. Hence, the temptation is to go this way. In addition, I don't have family around, so I'm mostly by myself. And finally, the few friends I have are often busy, so there's hardly time to get together.

That's about it. I think these are some of the challenges Nigerian immigrants face. But the real question is, do I feel lonely?

The honest answer to that is a No. I find that my life is exactly the same way I lived it in Nigeria, only a lot more convenient and comfortable. I can't trade this for anything. In addition, as an introvert who likes to be by herself anyways, it's just a lot more enjoyable.

Nevertheless, there are steps I'm planning to take to change a few things. I am now taking more opportunities to actually go out and buy things even if I don't have to, e.g groceries, clothes, etc. Secondly, I say hello first to strangers and neighbours and get to ask them a few questions. This I wouldn't have done on the first place. Finally, I downloaded a social media application called clubhouse and have been making new friends in my area using this. As a cautious person, I'm taking baby steps here and not jumping straight into friendships I may not like.

Overall, what do I think of being in Canada as an introvert? I enjoy it. My life and choices are a lot better and I find that I have the time to do much more than I was doing back in Nigeria, not hampered by lack of power or resources.

My advice to others is to gauge their expectations carefully as they come to Canada with or without family. It can be lonely here, but that's not because Canada itself is lonely. It's just because you need to dig deep and find yourself in a new country where family is absent and culture is unfamiliar.
As if that is the reason for going to Canada?
Everyone should know their reason for traveling and stick to it.
Politics › Re: Chaos In Mile 12, Lagos As Riot Breaks-Out Over Scarcity Of New Naira Notes by ogawisdom(m): 9:11am On Feb 17, 2023
Paid protesters by Tinubu
Politics › Re: Naira, Fuel Crises: Lagos Begins Distribution Of Palliatives by ogawisdom(m): 8:59am On Feb 15, 2023
Low key Vote buying
Business › Re: Nigerians Vent Their Anger On CBN, Bankers by ogawisdom(m): 7:50am On Feb 07, 2023
cheesy
No extension of this policy, it is working already in our polity.

Look at low turnout at Katsina yesterday for APC bc of scarcity of cash to rent crowd.

Let's endure it will reduce vote buying.

We don't want another bullion van to miss it's way to Tinubu's house in this election
Family › Re: Why Are Some Men Abandoned By Their Wives and Children At The Old Age? by ogawisdom(m): 10:13pm On Jan 23, 2023
The most important thing is to make sure you have money to cater for yourself at old age.

Money answereth everything

Abroad, care jobs are popular because of the needs at old age.

Life has no guarantees, it's unthinkable to plan ones retirement around your kids. Children are not retirement benefits.

Broke and old can finish anyone
Travel › Re: Advice To Every UK Japa Crew by ogawisdom(m): 7:26pm On Jan 19, 2023
jagaban002:
Do you know how much the couple take travel go uk , now bring 28m after 2 years .
I make more than that in 2 years here .
If you going to uk not because of the money it's for good life
Japa is not for everyone, if you can make 28m in 2yrs in Nigeria you are doing good

We need the GPD
Politics › Re: NRM Party Sues Peter Obi Over Honorary Citizenship Of Dallas by ogawisdom(m): 5:21pm On Jan 16, 2023
Lol �

See poor distraction
Education › Re: UNIMAID Students Protest Fees Hike(pictures) by ogawisdom(m): 7:32pm On Jan 14, 2023
Everything else has increased by over 300% under APC so school fees won't be an exception.

They should protest with their PVC
Travel › Re: Man Shares His Look Before And After Leaving Nigeria.(photo) by ogawisdom(m): 9:21pm On Jan 11, 2023
And they will still not allow us to japa grin
Travel › Re: 350k Job In Naija Or Japa To UK With Student Visa by ogawisdom(op): 9:14pm On Jan 11, 2023
Zahra29:
Not possible to get PR before graduation. In the UK, PR eligibility is 5 years on a work permit or marriage route
Really?
Travel › Re: Advice To Every UK Japa Crew by ogawisdom(m): 9:08pm On Jan 11, 2023
Thortp:
A family going on a student visa may experience a very rough 1st year due to the fact that only one spouse works full time as the student can only do 20 hours.
2nd year will be okay when both spouse works full time. Even the worst is both couples earn £1,500 each after tax = £3k/month.
House rent PCM - £800 for 2bdrm apartment.
Groceries - £300 maximum.
Bills (electricity, water, gas) - £200
Internet - Home and mobile - £50
Transport - £200
Miscellaneous - £150
Balance = £1,300.
That means the couple can conveniently save £1,300 every month provided it's a low job o.

Save the £1,300 for 24 months (2years) = £31,000 that is 28million naira.
You can now take it to Nigeria and invest in something good for yourself. That's another income without working.
Now you get it
Wow

This is interesting

This is worth it by far

I don't know why Nigerians in UK has launched a campaign to discourage ppl from coming.

Most people in Nigeria earning over 500k monthly can't save 28m in 20 years self

Imagine if the couple can save 1500 to 2000 monthly?
Travel › Re: Advice To Every UK Japa Crew by ogawisdom(m): 10:56am On Jan 11, 2023
emperorlaqrin:
How do you want to make 3k with a student visa ?

Anyway you can only work for 20hours while your wife work full time. During your schooling period you both cannot make 3k after tax and neither can your wife do a double job so the 3k is not visible.
Ok please can you put a figure to what is realistic. Assuming we are ready to work like mad, hustle with any job available. Or may be the wife should be the one on student visa to allow the highly educated husband hustle for a living.
Travel › Re: Advice To Every UK Japa Crew by ogawisdom(m): 10:55am On Jan 11, 2023
ote author=emperorlaqrin post=119920488]

How do you want to make 3k with a student visa ?

Anyway you can only work for 20hours while your wife work full time. During your schooling period you both cannot make 3k after tax and neither can your wife do a double job so the 3k is not visible.[/quote]Ok please can you put a figure to what is realistic. Assuming we are ready to work like mad, hustle with any job available. Or may be the wife should be the one on student visa to allow the highly educated husband hustle for a living.
Travel › Re: Advice To Every UK Japa Crew by ogawisdom(m): 8:06am On Jan 11, 2023
emperorlaqrin:
My advice

1. if you are coming to the Uk as a student am begging you please and please try and make sure you have paid atleast 80% of your school fees at least this will give you enough time to save enough While working.
Many people who come through this route often believe once they make part payment they will come to the Uk, work and pay the rest of the fee yes I agree it’s possible but not for everyone most especially those who are not used to doing hard labor.

Secondly as a student you only get 20 hours per week which is not enough to pay your house rent if you are living alone and Remember tax will be deducted although your tax will be refunded to you at the end of the year by Cheque

2. If you are coming to the Uk please try and avoid coming with your family

Now this is where a lot of people make there first mistakes when coming here because most people would love to migrate either as a skilled worker or student with there husband, wife and children at the same time.

The truth is that one person adjustment in an unknown country is more easier than a family. It is more easier for a person to adjust in a foreign land before delving into bringing the family however if a family only includes the husband and wife you can make the move but when there is children my brother let one partner stay back

Tbc
A person coming with a student visa with a skilled dependent (wife), can easily make a combined monthly wage of 3k after tax. Please how possible is this? No children involved
Travel › Re: Advice To Every UK Japa Crew by ogawisdom(m): 8:05am On Jan 11, 2023
A person coming with a student visa with a skilled dependent (wife), can easily make a combined monthly wage of 3k after tax. Please how possible is this? No children involved.
Travel › Re: What’s So Special About The UK That Nigerians Are Fleeing To? by ogawisdom(m): 11:44am On Jan 07, 2023
grin

Pounds

We have to complete the mansion we are building biko

Japa plus
Travel › Re: Which Country Can 1.5 Million Travel To by ogawisdom(m): 9:00pm On Jan 05, 2023
Japa crew grin grin grin

Ukraine should not be up to that

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