slimmy2005:
Who he epp? after 10M lol.. So the simple fact that was stated actually led to all this back and forth? The truth there is; travel first and decide rather than conclude. If you think having a masters degree is automatic employment, then you are getting it wrongly. I can personally invited 4 friends who came back after lavishing River State (RSSDA) scholarship to UK and Malaysia. They came back after studies thinking foreign masters degree equals automatic employment. I accommodated one while working in Rivers state and I knew how hard it was for him to get a job. The truth of the matter is, it is not easy to leave from square 3 in Nigeria come to US starting from square 1 and after studies get some OPT employment with benefits and would decide to go back to Nigeria and start from square 1. Personally, I would return to Nigeria, if only there is job that would pay me commensurate or more than I earn here.

Totally in support. And there is a paucity of good paying jobs in Naija.

@ slimmy2005 your head is valid.. Sighted

dicapino:


Totally in support. And there is a paucity of good paying jobs in Naija.

A guy with University of sheffield MSc is currently working with our company as a field supervisor.. Guess his salary?..#70k..
I just dey shake my head,.. We wey be ordinary Bsc holder don tire for that amount..

SO APRIL 15 IS THIS WEEK.
TO THOSE STILL WAITING FOR ADMISSION, OYA RECEIVE IT NOW.

Jlakeside:

A guy with University of sheffield MSc is currently working with our company as a field supervisor.. Guess his salary?..#70k..
I just dey shake my head,.. We wey be ordinary Bsc holder don tire for that amount..

Dem try for am self, one that works in my company with an from University of Celtic Glasgow earns the same salary with me( ordinary B.Eng holder).

Lol He epp me when i was doing my Nysc... Anyway back to the subject, I never said Msc=automatic employment, don't misquote me, all I am saying is that one has a "good chance". Foreign degrees vary. By school, graduates demand & also by grades. The core context of my example wasn't the amount. I also know someone finished from An Ivy league...she came back to Nigeria and was frustrated. She find job after 1yr she no see. But guess what, she is a geologist. An oil firm was recruiting and out of 10 candidates or so shortlisted , 8 were foreign degree holders. And she got the job! Now she no even send US for anything... Personally you set your sights on what you want to achieve before you start something, that doesnt mean priorities cannot change. But as one is looking out for opportunities in the US would you trash the options back in Nigeria? Mind you, most folks that come back to Nigeria with nothing so to say is when they prioritized US and they get nothing! Its all about planning and it doesnt hurt to start even before you enter the plane. I am also not saying if one gets a good offer in the US the person should rescind but the summary is there are good viable opportunities in the Nigerian job market. Just as this fuel scarcity is biting more than 90% of citizens, it is favoring some, even dem dey pray make e no end. Different strokes for different folks, doesnt hurt planning early

slimmy2005:
Who he epp? after 10M lol.. So the simple fact that was stated actually led to all this back and forth? The truth there is; travel first and decide rather than conclude. If you think having a masters degree is automatic employment, then you are getting it wrongly. I can personally invite 4 friends who came back after lavishing River State (RSSDA) scholarship to UK and Malaysia. They came back after studies thinking foreign masters degree equals automatic employment. I accommodated one while working in Rivers state and I knew how hard it was for him to get a job. The truth of the matter is, it is not easy to leave from square 3 in Nigeria come to US starting from square 1 and after studies get some OPT employment with benefits and would decide to go back to Nigeria and start from square 1. Personally, I would return to Nigeria, if only there is job that would pay me commensurate or more than I earn here.

We can go on and on arguing this subject.is the Sheffield guy a first class? If yes its his fault he is working on a 70k payroll. Why? Because he didnt do his Networking homework. The fact that he is on a 70k payroll is maybe "appalling" but we all as human beings have the power to change our destiny. He can get a pay rise after a while or get a job that pays higher.

Jlakeside:

A guy with University of sheffield MSc is currently working with our company as a field supervisor.. Guess his salary?..#70k..
I just dey shake my head,.. We wey be ordinary Bsc holder don tire for that amount..

Make I just post comment.
First @fortissimo I am very disappointed in u. I read your reply and wondered how weak your mind was (as at d time u wrote that). Bro, same way u're free to express your mind... others are free to express theirs. Opinions are always subject to criticisms. People can criticise u constructively or destructively, u either show balls and counter these or u simply ignore dem. Saying u'd leave the thread IN THAT MANNER was just disappointing. U fall my hand o.

Strong guy no dey talk like that. Nigga, just ignore the matter and come back here. Person tackle u for here, u dey vex... if dem tackle u for embassy nko? U go vex carry ur file dey go house? Learn how to properly counter an argument/criticism without hurting... or just ignore and move on to other things.

Secondly, people go still exchange blows for this thread as una dey go with this America's better than Naija (or vice versa) parole and trying to generalize based on particular incidents. Please whenever u wanna talk about 'come back to Nigeria and be better off', please indicate the Nigeria you're referring to. The present Nigeria is a bloody joke. Having to talk about it sef is annoying. Some people prefer to come back to Naija for reasons such as: I no fit beat my own pikin for Yankee, but for Naija, if e do nonsense... I go nearly kill am. Just imagine!

To those chasing the American dream, don't give up. People are visiting the Embassies daily, people are succeeding daily, Read positive stories and be inspired. Read negative stories and come up with ways to avoid such situations. Enter Yankee, try to blend with the system, forget what people back home would say about your success or failure, it's your life. Try to give ur child the gift of American citizenship (u might think this is stupid, trust me... it's a great gift), live each day with a positive mind, Money isn't everything. Live this short life the best way possible and be happy with it when u're old. Whether u struggle abroad or live like a king in Abuja... Life is for rent. U'll give it back when it's time.

Make Una no vex. It af do.

Good morning aos,
I am a silent follower of this thread, pls i ve the question that i want to ask, pls can i secure admission for masters program with second class lower grade. Your early response will be appreciated.THNKS.

slimmy2005:
When is she coming to the US? I'm still single o Nwannem. In fact ehn when she relocate to US, I'm moving close to your apt.

Slimmy.... Remember am here oooo and I can do ofofo

Mekurexx:
We can go on and on arguing this subject.is the Sheffield guy a first class? If yes its his fault he is working on a 70k payroll. Why? Because he didnt do his Networking homework.

I stopped reading after this! Before you change mouth... what this means is... as a first class graduate, your life is in your own hands, no other factor can have a say in the way your life is gonna be shaped, you are guaranteed success... it doesn't stop there, if it had been 2.1 or 2.2, u would have thought: well, he deserves it. Maybe I'm stupid to understand u but omo, na this kind reasoning dey make my stomach turn. u even talked about getting a payrise like it's his decision to raise his pay or getting a better job or any job at all is by snapping fingers!

Guy! Things dey happen for this life o. Do u know how many PhD holders are suffering abroad and at home? When u engage dem in conversations, u'd be so impressed but omo, they're struggling.
Abeg, no dey reason like that o. Life dey show people... be grateful and Abeg, no dey reason like that again. Shey na by first class? U never see when person go wan interview u for Naija but based on say u get first class for the uni wey him go, him get 2-2, him go just beef u, throw ur file commot and say No to u? Loooool.... Some people sha. Make I go sleep before I provoke.

wealthkata:
Good morning aos,
I am a silent follower of this thread, pls i ve the question that i want to ask, pls can i secure admission for masters program with second class lower grade. Your early response will be appreciated.THNKS.

Of course! The application materials are considered holistically. It means other aspects can make up for your low cgpa. In addition to this, if Shakara school no choose u, others go consider. It's like getting 190 utme and thinking u can't ever go to a university in Naija. If unilag, oau, unibadan no take u, other unis dey. If u get money, ginger and other things... nothing is impossible.

aadeyi:


Slimmy.... Remember am here oooo and I can do ofofo

In olamide's voice "Gboju mbe or ki o lo gbale si agboju"!

Visa Denied for the 2nd time in Abuja

Transcipt

ME:goodmorning
Vo: morning how u pass me ur document
Vo:why kansas state university
Me:gave her nice reasons
Vo: Ok nice nooding her head ....typing God knws wah
Vo:you applied six months ago with computer engineering why mechanical engineering now
Me: The school i applied with previously is a community college and does not offer mechanical enginnerig
Vo: they are 5000schools in d US dat offer this scores why did u bother applying for a school dah doesnt offer the couser
ME: (This tym i got scared) and i said rubbish and she repeated the Q.
Me: i applied to 4 schools buh santa ana college gave me...she jst cut me and she was like is OK.
typed 4 some seconds and gave me the green paper.
But i wwanted 2 say i applied to 4 schools Santa Ana college offered me add. 1st one deffered my add. and the others hasnt ccome yet so was thinking mayb i was nt giving add.
Please Gurus in the house say someting am thinking of doing the next one in Lagos.

MrMann1:

Baba, Na that template gangan I need. Kindly help. Thanks

I have sent it to you.

Goodluck

Nice to see the thread flowing interestingly ... Wish ya al visa interview success...

@sureboy thanks for the encouragement.

sureb0y:


Of course! The application materials are considered holistically. It means other aspects can make up for your low cgpa. In addition to this, if Shakara school no choose u, others go consider. It's like getting 190 utme and thinking u can't ever go to a university in Naija. If unilag, oau, unibadan no take u, other unis dey. If u get money, ginger and other things... nothing is impossible.

frankicon:
Visa Denied for the 2nd time in Abuja

Transcipt

ME:goodmorning
Vo: morning how u pass me ur document
Vo:why kansas state university
Me:gave her nice reasons
Vo: Ok nice nooding her head ....typing God knws wah
Vo:you applied six months ago with computer engineering why mechanical engineering now
Me: The school i applied with previously is a community college and does not offer mechanical enginnerig
Vo: they are 5000schools in d US dat offer this scores why did u bother applying for a school dah doesnt offer the couser
ME: (This tym i got scared) and i said rubbish and she repeated the Q.
Me: i applied to 4 schools buh santa ana college gave me...she jst cut me and she was like is OK.
typed 4 some seconds and gave me the green paper.
But i wwanted 2 say i applied to 4 schools Santa Ana college offered me add. 1st one deffered my add. and the others hasnt ccome yet so was thinking mayb i was nt giving add.
Please Gurus in the house say someting am thinking of doing the next one in Lagos.

Bro na u mess up, do you know why? She asked (you applied six months ago with computer engineering why mechanical engineering now). She is expecting to say Why mechanical engineering... I spent my time to give you that answer.. If you have answer this question, the third question will never come out.. Beside you have gain VO heart by holding her head..

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@frankico. Oya sit and write your points from what I sent you... Post whatever you write and gurus will look at it.
Remember to add your points o

nMechanical engineering is one of the broadest and oldest branches of engineering. Mechanical engineers are involved with the design, analysis, testing, manufacturing, control, operation, and maintenance of mechanical systems - that is, any system that has a moving part

Mechanical engineering is at the forefront of developing new technologies for a number of industries including transport, healthcare, construction, and robotics. What an exciting time to be alive and what an exciting time to be a mechanical engineer
As a Mechanical Engineer you will play an instrumental role in the design and manufacture of items that impact on modern living and our everyday lives. Whether it’s household goods, sports equipment, reliable cars and transport systems.

Mechanical Engineers play a key role in the development of new technologies, which often have to operate dependably in difficult environments: from life-enhancing medical implants and robots for volcanic exploration to large-scale projects such as the International Space Station

frankicon:
Visa Denied for the 2nd time in Abuja

Transcipt

ME:goodmorning
Vo: morning how u pass me ur document
Vo:why kansas state university
Me:gave her nice reasons
Vo: Ok nice nooding her head ....typing God knws wah
Vo:you applied six months ago with computer engineering why mechanical engineering now
Me: The school i applied with previously is a community college and does not offer mechanical enginnerig
Vo: they are 5000schools in d US dat offer this scores why did u bother applying for a school dah doesnt offer the couser
ME: (This tym i got scared) and i said rubbish and she repeated the Q.
Me: i applied to 4 schools buh santa ana college gave me...she jst cut me and she was like is OK.
typed 4 some seconds and gave me the green paper.
But i wwanted 2 say i applied to 4 schools Santa Ana college offered me add. 1st one deffered my add. and the others hasnt ccome yet so was thinking mayb i was nt giving add.
Please Gurus in the house say someting am thinking of doing the next one in Lagos.

Sorry but you have messed this up badly
You have a major change in what you want to study but can not explain why.
Computer to Mech Eng, what are your plans after study, do you know anything about the subjects?
This is the first thing that you should have thought of.
You applied to Community College which we keep telling people is a risk.
You were un-clear about your reasons or purpose.

The visa officer will have noted that you seem desperate to get to USA by changing story.
You should wait a year now and get your life and story in order.

Lol we can go on & on giving specific examples of both failure & success in different qualifications level. The crux of the matter is to make the best of the educational investment, be useful in the society and successful. @sureb0y lol but your first comment cracked me up

Morning! I sent you a PM. Kindly send that template to me, thanks

baodium:


I have sent it to you.

Goodluck

baodium:


I have sent it to you.

Goodluck

Thanks. I've seen it

Good morning haos, pls i have heard of graduate students deferring their admissions on getting to the US for the first session probably for the right reasons (finance) i guess.

Pls is that possible? And if it is, how will the student get his or her visa to complete his studies?

hi2chuxy:
Good morning haos, pls i have heard of graduate students deferring their admissions on getting to the US for the first session probably for the right reasons (finance) i guess.

Pls is that possible? And if it is, how will the student get his or her visa to complete his studies?

You can defer study BEFORE joining a school.
If you get there and can not pay they will reject you and notify immigration to cancel your visa.
You must then leave or become illegal.

Thank you for the effort. YOU MEAN i should contact Homeland security ?
I am surprised i will need to re-appear at the embassy again. i emailed Lagos embassy and they said I will need another Visa or something.

bigfrancis21:


Yea that's true. I almost forgot that option of transferring sevis fee payment from one sevis id to another. Yea he can definitely try that given that his payment is still valid within 1 year from payment.

worry359:


You can defer study BEFORE joining a school.
If you get there and can not pay they will reject you and notify immigration to cancel your visa.
You must then leave or become illegal.

Thanks for your prompt response..

For more clarity, do you mean one can defer over there or here in Nig.?

A friend of mine once told me that his friend went to the US and reported to the school. He gave them stories about some financial set backs. He said they allowed him to defer and gave him a letter in that regard and he was allowed to work for the first session before going back to school.

pls can that be true?

Here is a compiled PDF of some visa interviews.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hywyk7y7ilocmtr/APPROVED_VISAS_Part_7.pdf?dl=0

You can learn one or two things from here. Thanks to @sirRiddy for sharing it with me

There is love in sharing, feel free to share it with others.

Good Luck everyone

great house... greetings to you all pls I need your advise and suggestions on this... I applied for spring 2016 and I was denied visa the interview is as follows.
me: good morning ma
v.o good morning pass me ur doc
v.o what's ur name
me answered
v.o are you done with your high school?
me yes graduated 2007
vote since den wat have u bin doing
me. ve bin teaching and saving the money with my mom knowing fully well that America universities are expensive so she can also assist me
go how many schools did u apply for
me 3 schools
v.o why did u choose criminology?
me I could not give a sound reply
v.o am sorry we can not grant u visa now u can apply again... pls guru I beg u all in the name of God what good reply could I said so I cud be given visa cus i wanan apply for fall I don't wana mess up again

UNIXLover:
Thank you for the effort. YOU MEAN i should contact Homeland security ?
I am surprised i will need to re-appear at the embassy again. i emailed Lagos embassy and they said I will need another Visa or something.

you don't need another visa. You don't need to pay another sevis fee. Simply call dhs and it would be done.

meekandholy:


I have 8 new sets of Manhattan GRE books. If you are interested

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