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desrie:
Good evening gurus
Please I travelled to SA via Ethiopian airline last year and had to stop over at Addis for a day before flying to SA.
My question is:While filling the ds 160 form should I list it as part of travel history or put it as transit.
Please help

Did Ethiopian immigration stamp entry on your passport?
If not then you should' nt include that on your DS-160, as you have no documentation to proove you were in Ethiopia- unless you had Ethiopian entry and exit stamps.

Where is the real photo of clement Isong?

LadyGuinivere:
@optimusprime long time.
Thanks for that story/tp.
That's a perfect example of ties vs weight vis a vis surrounding circumstance. He had travel history but no apparent ties back home. Nothing really to bring him back. So the vo placed little weight on the travel history.
With this optimusprime's story, I hope I have convinced and not confused folks to STOP asking about their chances

Long time indeed Lady G!
Greetings & Respect!
Keep it rolling here, you are doing an Amazing job!

dotcomnamename:
This is my advise for you. Go and hire an Immigration Attorney because our nairaland Chief of the Non-Immigrant Visa Unit at the U.S. Consulate may ban you from entering the US for having the guts to say all that O!

Check this out from by kennethbentem: and d2ddayo: here https://www.nairaland.com/1792662/u.s-non-immigrant-visas-listening/163#1792662.5233

Looool!
Abeg o!

MsTiitii:
Marriage is not a key factor. Just because you are married does not mean you cannot leave your wife and kids and run away. Travel history should be emphasized not marriage. You don't want people marrying for the wrong reasons because they think it increases their chances for a visa, because it does not. You need to see Familes with children all been denied. Travel history is key not marriage.

Hi There!
I would like to point out that marriage is a very strong index to a significant tie, infact it is a primary tie, if it is proven as genuine and legal.
So yes! a married individual has stronger significant ties than a single individual, given they are both of a similar status i.e a married student and a single student, have a common status but different profiles.
So it actually plays to your favour if you are married esp with kids (more ties).
A good Travel history helps, as it justifies your intent of return esp since every NIV applicant is regarded as a potential immigrant, but usually does not constitute a tie on it's own- it's more of a hint to a tie, but not a tie.
Here's a throwback at My first denial at the US embassy;
I was about 17 or 18, but I had a strong travel history of which included the UK, France, Hungary, Holland, Zambia and the Caribbeans, also uniquely then I was on two passports already, regardless of my young age. Plus my rather strong cockney accent I couldn't turn off (unlike now ) everyone was shocked I got flatout denied... as per say I was an Ajebo
(This was around 2003 or thereabout but it's been a looooong time ago)

Vo: Hello
Me:Hi Goodmorning
Vo:Where are you going?
Me:bleep USA
Vo:Alone?
Me:yes
Vo: Tell me Why? (Caught his interest)
Me: for a Christmas holiday bleep...
Vo: have you travelled alone before?
Me: Yes and I drive alone as well *being smug*
Vo: ok champ, nothing on you *smiles and flips my passports as I pass them to him*
Vo: You were in France?
Me: for a spell...
Vo: Speaks to me in French
Me: I answered
Vo:What do your dad and mum do for a living?
Me: Dads a ... Mums a ...
Vo: Where are they?
Me: Not in Nigeria
Vo: so what do you do?
Me: 1st year student at bleep uni

Vo: look son, hate to do this to you but unfortunately... at that point all I heard is *mwop mwop mwop mwop*... I was livid because he stamped the "Application received" on my passport, no visa.

He told me I had limited ties to Nigeria because my parents were not even in Nigeria and I was yet to establish my own ties, mheeeeen. Only me didn't go to USA that year.
The embassy actually called my mum to inform her I wasn't eligible for an NIV based on Section 214b. The lady who was sitting near me wishing she had one of my passports eventually got the visa on a new passport. #oh might I add, she was a full time housewife from what I recall correctly.

What am I saying; sometimes travel history isn't enough. People still get denied with formidable travel histories. It boils down to primary ties et al of which employment and marital status can define.

kelvainoij:
Be bless for your opinion..
If you are applying for student visa like how much will one need to gather...both ticket,,flight & other necessary things..even accommodation??

Please sir, study this thread.
https://www.nairaland.com/3649314/canadian-student-visa-thread-part

naijaboy756:
can one get to Canada with 600k?

No, it can't... by the way you don't just get a Canadian visa like going to a vendor and asking for a recharge card, there are visa categories that apply to certain instances and each visa category has it's own specific requirements.
So find out the category that applies to your case and do the math of financial requirements as regards to your application- Visa's are not shop items that can be bought with a fixed amount of money, They are documents which require processing fees for obtaining certain legal materials, and in most cases, evidence of financial capacity...
Understand?

Grammywinner:
Good day Fam! I go by the name Macquis. I studied Philosophy and graduated from the University in the year 2014, went for the compulsory youth service in the year that followed. Ever since then, getting a job has been quite a tale for another day. By the way, I graduated with a 2.1. I've applied for a number of jobs but haven't been able to secure any.

I really don't understand, maybe it's as a result of the course I studied in the University. I keep suspecting that though, not entirely sure. The purpose of creating this thread anyway is to seek the guidance of Nairalanders who may have been in my shoes as regards studying my course (Philosophy) or known someone, preferably a Nigerian, who studied my course. I would like to know the sought of jobs I should apply for or better still the Industry where my skill and degree would be best appreciated.

Thanks for checking out this thread. Looking forward to hearing from you guys.

You are good brov, either take certifications on HRM or CR which are highly sought after in the corporate world or make yourself dynamic with an M.sc in either of them and you are good.

Poverty in Africa. .. chai

MercyLady3:
Can you gain citizenship by studying abroad for a long time in the same country [For example Portugal]?
Let us assume you had your Masters and Phd in Portugal. Masters: 3 years. Phd: 4 years. which is a total of 7 years.
Within the 7 years, you've been able to communicate using the Portuguese language.
All the while you had your residence permit.

What is the experience of those abroad?
You can share your experience of how you become a citizen of the country you reside abroad.
Hints and tips.

Thanks as you comment.

Different E.U countries have different residency procedures, I know about Belgium for example if a residential status is constantly renewed for 5 years and above, it's possible to begin legal proceedings for citizenship ... However as for Portugal, I don't know the bureaucratic processes which apply on that regard ... why don't you findout from the necessary authorities and share the info ?
However studying an advanced degree and having a grasp of Portuguese combined with English should play to your advantage

I am suspecting Sierra Leone

Naijiant:
I have highlighted the relevant part of the law. It is not an offence to wear military or police uniform unless you wear it with the intent to impersonate a soldier or a policeman.

Is it that you do not understand what the constitution plainly states?
Why the unnecessary acrobatics of lyrical content?
Note that there is an "and" before with the intent, meaning if you wear the uniform it is a crime "and" it is a double offence if there is an intent of impersonation

Evet! Bende, Seni Seviyorum

goingape1:
very soon Nigeria will start eating humans

Who told you humans are'nt on the menu in Nigeria?

In New Zealand some days back, human effort was applied to push some stranded beached whales back to the ocean (Hundreds of them).
But in Naija... caught Dolphins are hacked up & eaten on the spot.
I truly worry about the consience quality of most Nigerians.

I still don't get the essence of this BB game show?

Search for her on facebook using the name, then message her for a meeting.
Feb 14 is around the corner, who knows?
You just might have found "the one" for you

HelenBee:
Why can't he just tell us he was threatened?

So his family can be deleted... the guy is wise.
He probably had his family threatened. Just as the saying goes if you really want to silence a mans provocation, simply put his wife and kids on the line, & you will have a humbled boy.

At times I really wonder about the mentality of some Nigerians, like it really leaves me combobulated
After all the heavy warnings on this page, someone is still asking about visa changing from the same agent??

chibecan:
Can't you quietly walk away to the next offering and make your purchase if indeed you are scouting for a car?
Must you scribble rubbish on every thread just for the fun of it?

Trust me this thread will keep on generating controversy, unless you do the needful.
Because we are not foolish and we have the freedom of expression.
@1.9 Million loooool!

I think the poster meant 1.9m franc cfa ... because this is simply outrageous if the amount is in NGN.

olaolulazio:
Thanks to God there's no diccck cancer.

It's even worse for guys man... Have you ever heard of Prostate cancer??

So where will I go from here?

Golf 3's/4's are known to visit Electricians more than mechanics...

DokitaDave:
I think Nigeria does not have any powerful female politician at the moment. Notwithstanding, the country has some technocrats (permit me to use that term) who were/are also into politics.

1. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala
2. Amina Mohammed
3. Aisha Buhari

Yes you are right about Nigeria having more of female Technocrats of which the above quoted fall under...
However Nigeria still has some notable female politicians...

1-Sen Madamme Ekwunife(Anambra State)- She knows the in outs of politics and she has once been a gubernatorial candidate for Anambra state. Being able to compete without handicap alongside men of Timber in Anambra state the likes of Chris Ngige, Andy Uba, Charles Soludo and Peter Obi shows the kind of stuff Sen Ekwunife is made out of... currently she is set to run for the governorship elections again in Anambra state, defecting to APC.

2- Sen Florence Ita-Giwa(Cross River state) - "That woman has charisma" as quoted by Donald Duke who was the ex governor of Cross River state. When it comes to political affairs the woman knows her onions, she is one of the key reasons Cross River state is on the nations map as far as Tourism is concerned. As one of the pillars of PDP in CRS, there is a reason APC is yet to find their feet in Cross River state. Five words, "Don't joke with Mama Giwa"

3- Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa - I would have said she is more of a technocrat based on her knowledge of international diplomacy and her versatility in diasporan relations but putting to consideration how she rose in the ranks of government, I would say her knowledge of the political feild gives her a unique edge.

adeleke5157:
DORA AKUNYILI
RIP MA. i.e
RETURN IF POSSIBLE

she was a Technocrat not a politician...

I fink the perfect height for a guy is 6"1 anything more is regarded as too tall.
6"1 is tall enough to be considered as tall and short enough to enable smartness in motor capacity.

Nbote:
Kip dreaming. U think d US is Nigeria abi where d Senate or President decides what shld b law. U think state govt's there are as dysfunctional as over here. U shld go do ur research very well and see things for urself.

I live in the US, I don't need to research what I experience daily

Nbote:
But u do realize most of d things U listed as vices are already legal in most states of the United states...

And you do realise Trump is about to make them illegal... e.g Abortions, Homo's, and the abuse of freedom

If only Nigeria had secure borders and took Immigration control more seriously...
Nigeria would not have been in this mess...

Joel3:
with the way trump is going it can land America is trouble. I know he is fulfilling what he promised and that's what the white America wanted and voted for.

European Union right now is planning isolating themselves and China is looking at Asia. we are heading for trade war that will slow down growth.

countries will stop buying America product and only buys from Allies in trade deals. the USA dollars will be removed from world currency. iPhone, android, Facebook, will go on instruction as countries start building their own protectionist blocking anything from USA.


the danger or threat of immigrants is that they bleed their host society when they think back home and send remittance. if they should forget their home region where they came from like long generation slaves and take America as primary land it would have been better. America lost billions of dollars yearly from remittance all over the world from those immigrants who keep sending dollars back home. it need a change of policy not deporting.


Albert Einstein who pass the atomic bomb theory knowledge to the USA that make america great was from Germany.

in Nigeria for example we kill our great minds here because of supremacy,Jealousy. hatred for other tribe to shine or to be dominant. instead everybody should be under develop that's what is killing Nigeria and Africa.

Why don't you advise the UK against "Brexit"?
This is the same issue the UK are also trying to tackle, hence Brexit.... Immigration issues can be the total downfall of a country e.g Sweden. I believe the case of America was getting a bit out of hand.
So Trump says he wants to handle that. If he can, Why should'nt he??
Do you know a large chunk of Nigerias insecurity issues presently stem from uncontrolled borders and a loose immigration policy?