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Mystiqme:
^^^ this. And Stenon, I disagree with the person that said most schools require evaluation of transcripts. Most schools actually don't. Based on my research when I was applying, I would say 20% of schools in the USA ask for Wes evaluation. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad thing to do, but it's not compulsory.
Best.

Very true.

Walspring:
I guess they are chilling and having nice time with their families

Yes ke !! I am chilling and having a nice time. I'm sure Imperiouxx is too.

How are you?

slimmy05:
where is sir imperiouxx and OjaP?

I am here sir

I hope everything is working out good for you.

Stenon:

Ms Nas is right. You need to contact the schools graduate coordinators ASAP. You chose top geology schools that accept hundreds of applications a year. Priority would be given to applicants who have their first or graduate degree in the geological, physical, and natural sciences. Applicants who have taken (and passed) at least two years of Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and/or some geology classes would be given preference. Applicants with research experience and/or one or two publications would be considered first.

However, if you have taken all or most of the classes listed above; then you are good to go. If not, you may be required to take those classes first including some undergraduate (Introduction to geology, Mineralogy, Sedimentary petrology, Igneous Petrology, Metamorphic Petrology, Hydrogeology, Paleontology, Petroleum geology, and Structural Geology) and/or graduate geology classes, including the summer field class before advancing. This conditional admission of course can only be justified "only if" you have a good CGPA, bad a*s GRE scores, strong LORs, and a very strong statement of purpose among others. Please be informed that it may take you between 2-3 years (depending on how fast you are) to take these pre-requisites, and another 4-5 years to complete the PhD program. I will advise you to apply to as many schools as you can. Choose up to 3-5 safety schools just in case. With your record, funding is not guaranteed but its a possibility.

How is A.C.E today? I used to be a regular at the gym, Oduduwa hall, Fine-Arts studio, and the market. Many of my friends finished from your school.

P.S - When writing potential supervisors or graduate coordinators, do not say you have a degree in Physics Education. Please say that you have a dual degree in Physics and Education or a degree in Physics with a minor in Education. Let your transcript do the rest of the talking.

Snazzygirl:
Hehehehe....entitled much . Bro, dream on. My level and your level no be same ....you ain't even close. Talk to me all you want till you are blue in the face, it will never happen!!!!

P.S I like your confidence, but it won't fly here. It's for small kids...lol. *squashing your confidence like a tomato....can you hear the sound?? Ssshhhhhhhhh*

In that case, talk to me and let's see if I will be blue in the face. I am too gentle man to use "harsh" words on a woman that I want.

I will suggest we both unmask, talk in private, and outside of NL. We don't want to put our business out there

Check your email.

MsNas:
Yes, that OjaP guy is just... I'm waiting for him to provoke you.

I know where to get you. I don't have your time.

Snazzygirl:
Lol...I dey here o, I ain't going nowhere. I'm waiting for the person that will provoke you or provoke me ....people like OjaP and his band of friends .

P.S: I think I just realized how much I missed this thread

Did you miss this ?

I get what I want especially with girls. You will date me, unless you don't give me a chance to talk to you at all

Snazzygirl:
lol...you dey hopeful abi?? Apparently you are hardened, and the banner won't suffice . Send your address now make dem boiz come rough you up a bit.

I get what I want especially with girls. You will date me, unless you don't give me a chance to talk to you at all

Snazzygirl:
HELL NO!!! If I was searching, you don't stand a chance. You've shown the world how you think, what you think and the "stuff you are made of" . I should probably trace you, find a banner that says "DO NOT DATE THIS MAN, HE IS LIABLE TO LABEL YOU A WITCH" and put it on your door.

Please trace me, it would be nice to see you at my door and put that banner. Can I send you my address? I live in California

Snazzygirl:
OjaP!!! I will launch the attack. On behalf of all the ladies in the house, I say .....na u evil!!!

Hahahaha, what if I now confess that I have been eyeing you for long?

slimmy05:
you'll receive attacks for this. You're just too blunt

Got one already

kpolli:
Omo that's the new trend oooo
But 99.999% of them are not good (or maybe the ones I met in Houston)...

All women are evil bro. But I would advice you to marry the lesser evil.

Congratulations on your new job.

bigfrancis21:
Actually bro, the bone of contention didn't even call for argument in the first place except that he wanted to keep dragging the issue. He aired his point and I was only pointing out his quickness at being too quick to conclude, so as to try to avoid it next time. Personally, I would not have taken the stance I took if prior 'judges' had taken a fair stance in their judgment. The entire discussion was beginning to turn into an 'evil and wicked uncle vs an innocent nephew' affair. I had to bring in a balance, somehow.

I am a Nigerian and I know its part of our culture to easily conclude or judge another person from one side without hearing from another side. However, in an advanced age and time like ours, fairness cannot be overemphasized.

I do not disagree with you. And I like your balancing attitude.

Enjoy your holiday.

slimmy05:
Yes, and it's called biased judgement. Why not ask further questions as to why the uncle wants him there, what are the plans the uncle has in place for him if he falls out of status. Let's not be too African about things. Let's be open minded about issues

In no way is the conclusion right. You've been here. I had thesame view and I've corrected myself, just two nights here. I thought worse about my uncle too and some friends. I had to apologise.

I do not want to delve into the uncle-ish thing again since Exxy said he would continue to go to school and hope for the best, so I wouldn't want to drag this further. But just FYI, some friends and relatives are naturally wicked, and I would suggest that you don't just apologize to any one with the mindset that America is that tough. Please make sure to apologize for the right reasons.

Enjoy your MLK holiday.

bigfrancis21:
You made a point. We come here having lots of expectations from relatives living here. I will admit I had such expectations initially when I came here newly but I learned very fast. And yes, everyone is on their own in America. The laws also help to enforce this individuality. In a country where one can easily get into trouble for another person's mistake or oversight, people are conditioned to mind their business and live on their own with very little involvement with other people except someone you know very well.

YES! YES!! YES !!!

slimmy05:
OjaP,

I am not disputing the both of them, but I don't like biased arguments. If you have your point, say it and there is no need talking like you got issues with the person. It's very easy to know a razz person who just got opportunity.

No matter how hard they try, they still ooze.
Profojah is right in his own opinion. But bigfrancis didn't like the straight judgement hearing from one side. For me, quickly judging one without hearing from both side is shallow and I don't support it.

US will give you some sweet bitter experience that would change your orientation and what you think is evil will suddenly become right.

I just spoke with a girl who dropped out from school, cos no more funds.

Slimmy, in a situation where you have only one side giving us the details (especially when we have no access to the uncle), then we have no choice than to interpret, and advice based on whatever he says, with the assumption that he is saying the truth. That BigFrancis doesn't like Ojah's straight judgment doesn't discredit his points. It is evident that Profojah doesn't like BigFrancis judgment too? Every one is entitled to his/her own opinion. We are all here to learn.

I have said this so many times on here. I will repeat it again. Do not come to America with the hope that things would sort itself out. At the minimum, have your tuition for 2 semesters (unless you have a scholarship) and not just come here hoping that one family member will house you or cater for you. That won't happen.

In agreement with BigFrancis, I have noticed that those who have relatives in the U.S are the ones always complaining. Why? Because they are expecting too much from their uncles or aunts and get disappointed when that doesn't happen. Many of us here came to America without knowing anybody. I slept in the hotel for several days when I newly came before I got an apartment of my own. I knew what I was coming to do in America and was well prepared and wasn't expecting help from anybody. As bitter as this might sound, having enough money is the way. You don't need anyone.

Also, some people come here and study some courses that are not in high demand. I am always an advocate of STEM, any day, any time. I got a job because I was a STEM major. Just yesterday, Kpolli announced here that he got a job too in the West Coast - most likely in the Silicon Valley or the Bay Area, because that is where things happen in the IT world. Although, there are some people who finished school and still haven't gotten their dream jobs, but they are still managing some where, any how because they went to school. Some even went further to pursue a PhD. A good Nigerian-American girl would even be ready to marry you if she knows you have an advanced degree. That would make your searching easier as well.

Overall, bring enough money when coming here and complete your studies. If you have no money, then be prepared for the worst and don't blame any uncle or aunty for that. Everyone is on their own in America.

Slimmy,

BigFrancis and Profojah are both right. It is just a matter of both having their own views and/or opinions. See, in America, your best friend in class would be the one to tackle you/ ask many questions or disagree with your points during class presentations. One may begin to wonder if such friend is a "hater". At work, when you give presentations, your close co-worker would be the one to tackle you the most or ask questions, and/or disagree with your findings. That doesn't mean he/she hates you; he is only tying to pass across a point too and ask questions and disagree when necessary. I have since realized that that is the best way to learn in life. We all can't think the same and face one direction. I honestly think we should encourage such meaningful and reasonable discussions devoid of insults here. Personally, I like it because I learn more when people disagree with me.

exxy:
I intend to continue with my studies. no falling out of status again after much advice. i will keep fighting, it's not easy for any body. even the us citizens still fought for work study. 200 persons drag am with me. but God pass them.
i will continue this semester and see what the next holds by planning.

God Helping Me.

Nice !!! All the best bro.

Good luck.

Amefrica:
Yes sir!

I'm just observing from the statute of liberty and Niagara falls at the same time ni. How are things coming up tho? Happy New Year, and happy winter too.

Things are going on well so far, I have no reason to complain. God is in control. Compliments of the season to you too.

exxy:
ok sir, that's the thing i was even trying to tell him, he would not listen and keep shouting on phone.

So, what do you want to do now? What are your plans?

Amefrica:

What are you looking for here??

MsNas:
Lmaoo. Baddest!! Immigration will be pursuing both of them together oo. All man for himself. I can't laugh

You this girl. SmH

Mystiqme:
This doesn't sound like much of a plan. Just leave your studies and go stay with another illegal, so immigration can be pursuing both of you together? .

Thank you sir. May God continue to bless you. You took the words right from my mouth.

exxy:
The thing is my uncle said i should go and stay with my aunt in newyork who is illigal, so accomdation is ok, but he didn't find a job for me, he didn't get someone to file for me.

See Exxy, I will go straight to the point and won't blow hot and cold. Let "falling out of status" be your last option. Not until your school tells you that you've been dropped; please keep fighting. If you can work under the table as an illegal, why can't you as an F-1 student in status too? If you can look for someone to marry as an illegal in NY, why can't you also look for someone to marry while going to school? Everything is a risk but going to school is more realistic - you can still control that. Your school give scholarships, you have an accommodation, and an on-campus job. Just fight to get the scholarship and keep going. Again, do not fall out of status unless all your options have been exhausted.

Visa Officer:

Thanks for the clarification. Now he doesn't need to consult a lawyer again. Since it's one thing to obtain a visa, and another thing to be allowed entry into the U.S at the POE; what does a possible Visa issuance for the applicant mean at the POE? There have been several cases where people have been turned back at the POE just because the officer in charge thinks he/she has a dual intent. Is there anything you would advise any one with a similar case like that of Lucas to say or evidence to show at the POE to overcome dual intent?

Thanks again.

LUCAS99:
I was planning to file for an advance parole document but however a friend of mine explained the likely scenarios to me so I was kinda confused

Scenario 1
If I file and receive an advance parole document prior to departure from the United States. During reentry I will be paroled into the United States as an applicant for adjustment of status. As a result my F-1 student status will be automatically terminated. If that happens that means I will not be able to continue attending school until my Form I-130 is approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). But the problem here is that I still want to continue attending school since I will be graduating this year.

Scenario 2
If I Depart the United States without an advance parole to attend my nonimmigrant visa interview if my F-1 student visa is approved during reentry I may be denied entry into the United States by the POE officials on the basis of a pending I-130 immigrant petition filed on my behalf. He stated that since an F-1 visa was not a “dual intent” visa as a result under the dual intent status, the USCIS Officer at the border might deny me entry into the United States based on my pending Form 1-130 (intent to immigrate)

Please can you shed more light on the above scenarios and verify if the information outlined above is accurate.

Scenario 1 - You can not file an advanced parole with your present status. You can only file advanced parole if you have a pending I-485. I guess I don't need to go further on this since you don't even qualify to.

Scenario 2 - A more likely scenario.

profojah:
OjaP...I sent u a Pm boss

I replied.

slimmy05:
Yeah, exactly. Thanks I really appreciate. We've missed you here.

You are most welcome. I have missed you guys too. I've been somewhere on planet taking life easy

imperiouxx:
I-130 and I-185 submitted concurrently take up to 90 days before interview (decision) these days.

Imperrioux,

Remember she said a green card holder and not a US citizen. It definitely takes time if a green card holder will be filing because a visa number has to be available. If I were her, I would let the guy file even as a green card holder, and wait - No one knows tomorrow, the rules may change. Whichever that comes first between the guy becoming a citizen which automatically brings the filing to be current or your Visa number now available is still a WIN - WIN situation. An exception to this would be if the LPR filing is currently married or if his green card is based on marriage to a U.S citizen. Of course, he may want to become a citizen first, divorce, and then file for you.

slimmy05:
OjaP, boss imperiouxx

Hello Slimmy,

I see you hit the embassy few days ago. Congratulations on your Visa. You have paid your dues and you definitely deserve the best. I wish you all the best in life. Welcome to the United States.

LUCAS99:
Dear forumites I applied for a renewal of my F-1 Student Visa through the Drop Box Visa Renewal Program at the U.S. Consulate General Lagos, Nigeria on December 2014 but on Wednesday January 7th 2015 I received an e-mail from the Correspondence Unit (TMI) US CONSULATE GENERAL LAGOS, NIGERIA stating that the they needed to see me in person inorder to proceed with my case. But the problem I am having right now is that my school resumes on Monday January 12th, 2015 for the spring semester. It is advisable to depart the United States while school is so close to resumption. It is worthy of note to point out that when I was filling the DS-160 nonimmigrant Visa Petition I also mentioned the following information listed below
(1) That I have a pending immigrant petition filed on my behalf by my sibling
(2) That I have a valid work authorization card issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
(3) That I have four siblings currently residing in the United States three of whom are United States citizens and one a permanent resident

Ojap, Imperiouxx, Msnas, bigfrancis21, Walspring, Zeezahbee and other forumites your inputs are highly appreciated.

F-1 Visa Application: Non-Immigrant Intent.

Form I-130: Immigrant Intent.

I honestly don't know how you can claim to have both intents at the same time under the law. This may amount to immigration fraud in the face of the law. I remember you from here and I remember your case. I know you are a genuine candidate and have good intentions. However, the USCIS is somehow vague on filing a pending I-130, applying for a visa, and travelling outside of the USA. One thing I know for sure is that you can't file a I-485 and travel outside of the country without an advanced parole. That would mean that you have abandoned your case.

I know several people whose relatives have petitioned for them in the past and were able to obtain a visa and beat the POE officials. Their case is so different from yours because they didn't declare any where in their application that they have relatives or have a pending I-130 application. Some were lucky to get away with it while some didn't. I guess it boils down to the luck factor here.

Honestly, I wish I could give you a solid and concrete answer but my hands are tied. I like to say what I know for sure and won't like to mislead you. But make use of everything that I have said here and please make sure to consult an experienced immigration lawyer. It looks to me like it is much more than what we think it is. Only a good lawyer maybe able to find any loop hole(s) and use that against the USCIS especially when certain sections of the law are ambiguous.

All the best bro.

Mystiqme:
Hallo sir. If I recall very well, you are from Ondo, right?

Yes, I am from Ondo Kingdom. The only town in the Southwest where we speak our dialect freely and with pride