₦airaland Forum

Babyvet:
Yea buhari’s time no be joke . And if you can’t get the h1 then Canada is always there , and it will be much easier for you to move from here to Canada than from Nigeria. I have read some post of people who moved from here to Canada who go tired of waiting on the h1 for green card . It was mainly Indians though because they have huge backlog for the green card.

U will get USA visiting visa before Canada will give u visa
U talking about things and a place u don't have a complete information about
Canada visiting visa is hard

GoodFaith:
U will get USA visiting visa before Canada will give u visa
U talking about things and a place u don't have a complete information about
Canada visiting visa is hard

Please I know damn well what I’m talking about . Why the would the dude get a visiting visa if he plans to move to Canada ? He can try the the federeal skilled express entry program which grants pr if he is approved and it would be easier for him to get it from here than back home . He is going to school here and if he can get the opt and get some work experience here even better. He would also be able to raise the money needed for the proof of funds . I know of many people, including people in my field who had to take that route when no pathway for green card was available for them while living here. Please Canada immigration is much fairer than here , there is even illegal immigrants who lived here for years who moved from here and got there Canadian pr. Also do your research online and see all the stories especially from Indians who moved to Canada due to America tough immigration system.

Babyvet:
Please I know damn well what I’m talking about . Why the would the dude get a visiting visa if he plans to move to Canada ? He can try the the federeal skilled express entry program which grants pr if he is approved and it would be easier for him to get it from here than back home . He is going to school here and if he can get the opt and get some work experience here even better. He would also be able to raise the money needed for the proof of funds . I know of many people, including people in my field who had to take that route when no pathway for green card was available for them while living here. Please Canada immigration is much fairer than here , there is even illegal immigrants who lived here for years who moved from here and got there Canadian pr. Also do your research online and see all the stories especially from Indians who moved to Canada due to America tough immigration system.

Half stories from Nigerians
I don't need to research, I have both citizenship
work with lot of Indians with H1. know the hell they are going through
know people who move to Canada on a career Landing paper
Point system- Education, experience and family ties
When I walking into home depot working on a project
I have to talk to more than three home depot worker before accepting solution's

GoodFaith:
Half stories from Nigerians
I don't need to research, I have both citizenship
work with lot of Indians with H1. know the hell they are going through
know people who move to Canada on a career Landing paper
Point system- Education, experience and family ties
When I walking into home depot working on a project
I have to talk to more than three home depot worker before accepting solution's

If you know your stuff, then why would you mention visiting visa, for someone who may immigrate to the country. Does not make any sense. It difficult process but easier doing it here from then here then from back home. It's difficult process, but at least they have option instead of being stuck here. Why stay here for 20 years without green card when if you qualify, you can go to Canada and get pr upon arrival. Not saying that Canada is bed of roses but its better than nothing. Unless one feel like its better to stay here illegally or with visa than to go to Canada.

Babyvet:
Please I know damn well what I’m talking about . Why the would the dude get a visiting visa if he plans to move to Canada ? He can try the the federeal skilled express entry program which grants pr if he is approved and it would be easier for him to get it from here than back home . He is going to school here and if he can get the opt and get some work experience here even better. He would also be able to raise the money needed for the proof of funds . I know of many people, including people in my field who had to take that route when no pathway for green card was available for them while living here. Please Canada immigration is much fairer than here , there is even illegal immigrants who lived here for years who moved from here and got there Canadian pr. Also do your research online and see all the stories especially from Indians who moved to Canada due to America tough immigration system.

How was the illegal immigrant here able to get canadian pr?

Chapecoense:
How was the illegal immigrant here able to get canadian pr?

A number of them must have gotten the Canadian PR through claiming asylum in Canada...illegal crossing into Canada by some.

Chapecoense:
How was the illegal immigrant here able to get canadian pr?

Through the express entry program, from what I told and they did not check status. So the person can leave, just won't be able to come to the US for a certain period of time or may never be able to come back.

lillaowow:
We are both on the same page then.

I don't have debt right now. No car loan, nothing. Just credit cards. I've been trying to raise my credit score to around 800 for like a year now. That things just stay the same since....

I'm trying my hands on stocks and looking to flip my first house. So, I'm looking at 60-80k bonus at the end of the year while working a full time job. I'm keeping that part of my life private tho.

This American Life hard... So, people throwing figures around like say na Naira Dem dey talk.. stop that nonsense.

Day to day cooperate Americans sef including lots and lots of doctors no dey make $600,000 a year.

Actually your credit score is pretty decent. Not to be a Negative Nancy but at this point the only way you are going to get your score up at this point is through credit. And unless you are trying to get a home mortgage or a major purchase I dont see the point of risking falling into the debt trap. However if you feel that you must, open a PREPAID credit card. It works like a credit card in the sense that it is reported. It is linked to your checking account in some cases, in other cases there is a low limit like $500 or so. The whole point of a high credit score is to be able to get a low interest rate when you are purchasing. The credit score lets creditors know that are you trustworthy with credit and debt.

quick question guys I have noticed a trend of late most Nigerians in US of late end up working as correctional Officer.. what are the pros and cons of such work

jamoyakz:
quick question guys I have noticed a trend of late most Nigerians in US of late end up working as correctional Officer.. what are the pros and cons of such work

Ive not heard of this trend but the top reasons that come to mind are..
Pros- Good pay, in alot of cases doesnt require a formal education, meaning college degree, benefits such as health insurance, 401k, not alot of competition, it's not a first choice pick for alot of Americans.
Cons- very high stress environment, long and at sporadic hours, high risk environment..

P.S. Yup Im going to say it, I worked with someone not of Nigerian decent whos partner worked in the county jail. She loved it and hated it at the same time.
Let me say this, it is very possible if you have been in the country for awhile and know how to network to know all kinds of people or at least know someone who does know the right people.

jamoyakz:
quick question guys I have noticed a trend of late most Nigerians in US of late end up working as correctional Officer.. what are the pros and cons of such work

Decent pay, decent benefits and hours available to work overtime. It's great if you use it as a stepping stone to do something else.

Babyvet:
Decent pay, decent benefits and hours available to work overtime. It's great if you use it as a stepping stone to do something else.

I have seen some few who is it as a career path rather than improving themselves. can someone live a decent life(although subjective) with that job

Backfornow:
Ive not heard of this trend but the top reasons that come to mind are..
Pros- Good pay, in alot of cases doesnt require a formal education, meaning college degree, benefits such as health insurance, 401k, not alot of competition, it's not a first choice pick for alot of Americans.
Cons- very high stress environment, long and at sporadic hours, high risk environment..

P.S. Yup Im going to say it, I worked with someone not of Nigerian decent whos partner worked in the county jail. She loved it and hated it at the same time.
Let me say this, it is very possible if you have been in the country for awhile and know how to network to know all kinds of people or at least know someone who does know the right people.

thanks I do understand but many in Nigeria see it as a lucrative job guess because of the suffix OFFICER

jamoyakz:
thanks I do understand but many in Nigeria see it as a lucrative job guess because of the suffix OFFICER

Oh you mean prestige or power?
Idk that it is seen that way here for that job, maybe as a police officer or officer working in a governmental agency such as Customs or DEA.

jamoyakz:
I have seen some few who is it as a career path rather than improving themselves. can someone live a decent life(although subjective) with that job

Like you said it subjective and will depend your perspective. With time, your perspective may change. What you think may be good money at young age may change when you get older and have more responsibilities. In general though in this country, a correctional officer is not known as prestige job in this country. Also experience matter, someone fresh in the country is likely to a scrutinize job and take whatever, he/she gets. As time goes on, you will learn what goals and aspirations are.

Babyvet:
Like you said it subjective and will depend your perspective. With time, your perspective may change. What you think may be good money at young age may change when you get older and have more responsibilities. In general though in this country, a correctional officer is not known as prestige job in this country. Also experience matter, someone fresh in the country is likely to a scrutinize job and take whatever, he/she gets. As time goes on, you will learn what goals and aspirations are.

It depends on your level most correctional jobs are difficult to get into you need college degree not high school and it is a lucrative job although it could be stressful. The process start from writing exam, background check, good credit score, polygraph test, academy more than two months depending on your agency, Tours, and appointments. So it is a tedious process but you no we Nigerians do believe there is only one way to the market. Unless you are applying for police, all others agencies want college degree to PhD. Is only pd that use high school diploma. Correctional agencies want degrees and rigorous academy some use 22 weeks for academy, so it is not just any other gig and it pays well with great benefits and state like California, Texas have greater pay.

abbeyboy2o15:
It depends on your level most correctional jobs are difficult to get into you need college degree not high school and it is a lucrative job although it could be stressful. The process start from writing exam, background check, good credit score, polygraph test, academy more than two months depending on your agency, Tours, and appointments. So it is a tedious process but you no we Nigerians do believe there is only one way to the market. Unless you are applying for police, all others agencies want college degree to PhD. Is only pd that use high school diploma. Correctional agencies want degrees and rigorous academy some use 22 weeks for academy, so it is not just any other gig and it pays well with great benefits and state like California, Texas have greater pay.

I think the guy meant standard corrections officer at a jail or somewhere similar and not an agent at the FBI, DEA, Customs,police officer etc. Correct me if Im wrong, OP of this question. A typical corrections officer generally doesnt need the education of those in the agencies listed.

Backfornow:
I think the guy meant standard corrections officer at a jail or somewhere similar and not an agent at the FBI, DEA, Customs,police officer etc. Correct me if Im wrong, OP of this question. A typical corrections officer generally doesnt need the education of those in the agencies listed.

Standard correctional officer in state level need college degree for good pay, in probation if you don't have college degree you won't be allow to do the exam. Police and some local agencies do use high school as minimum requirements but probation, sheriff entrance must even show your college degree before you can do exam am talking about California and Texas because those are the jurisdiction am familiar with .

Backfornow:
I think the guy meant standard corrections officer at a jail or somewhere similar and not an agent at the FBI, DEA, Customs,police officer etc. Correct me if Im wrong, OP of this question. A typical corrections officer generally doesnt need the education of those in the agencies listed.

correctional officer in my state need college degree for now don't no if it might change tomorrow. It is more vast than police, Corrections is an industry on it own.

Backfornow:
I think the guy meant standard corrections officer at a jail or somewhere similar and not an agent at the FBI, DEA, Customs,police officer etc. Correct me if Im wrong, OP of this question. A typical corrections officer generally doesnt need the education of those in the agencies listed.

Am going to post a bulletin for Juvenile officer so you can see.

abbeyboy2o15:
Standard correctional officer in state level need college degree for good pay, in probation if you don't have college degree you won't be allow to do the exam. Police and some local agencies do use high school as minimum requirements but probation, sheriff entrance must even show your college degree before you can do exam am talking about California and Texas because those are the jurisdiction am familiar with .

I got this off a job post

You MUST meet the following requirements before you can be hired as a Correctional Officer:
• High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent
• At least 18 years old by the time you are hired
• A citizen or resident alien of the United States
• Complete a comprehensive background investigation
• Complete a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination
• Complete a physical and medical examination.

Babyvet:
I got this off a job post

You MUST meet the following requirements before you can be hired as a Correctional Officer:
• High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent
• At least 18 years old by the time you are hired
• A citizen or resident alien of the United States
• Complete a comprehensive background investigation
• Complete a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination
• Complete a physical and medical examination.

what state .

abbeyboy2o15:
what state .

Md, pay around $42,507 - $53,396 a year

abbeyboy2o15:
Am going to post a bulletin for Juvenile officer so you can see.

Feel free. Im going by what I know to be in my area and what Indeed.com has posted for correctional officers in various states.

Babyvet:
I got this off a job post

You MUST meet the following requirements before you can be hired as a Correctional Officer:
• High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent
• At least 18 years old by the time you are hired
• A citizen or resident alien of the United States
• Complete a comprehensive background investigation
• Complete a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination
• Complete a physical and medical examination.

Glad you did that. Indeed.com says the same for multiple posts in different states.

Backfornow:
Glad you did that. Indeed.com says the same for multiple posts in different states.

I clicked on the job link that took me to the actual job website and it said the same thing. Need only high school diploma, even for police officer, same thing, only need high school diploma. Even for a immigration officer job, which is high paying job, bachelor is preferred it's not required.

Babyvet:
I clicked on the job link that took me to the actual job website and it said the same thing. Need only high school diploma, even for police officer, same thing, only need high school diploma. Even for a immigration officer job, which is high paying job, bachelor is preferred it's not required.

Im not cut out for any of those jobs. I even saw a clip on Youtube a few minutes ago on how one area had a shortage and was recruiting for correctional officers. I can see why. It was dated in 2015, however.

Babyvet:
I clicked on the job link that took me to the actual job website and it said the same thing. Need only high school diploma, even for police officer, same thing, only need high school diploma. Even for a immigration officer job, which is high paying job, bachelor is preferred it's not required.

Yeah, I was kinda of suprised about police officers.For anyone interested, there are links to those available jobs on Indeed.com. Almost all are providing the additional training you need.

The requirements for each state's are not the same and immigration use degree it is a federal job.

Backfornow:
Yeah, I was kinda of suprised about police officers.For anyone interested, there are links to those available jobs on Indeed.com. Almost all are providing the additional training you need.

lol , me I know can not try. I'm not sure if newly immigrants will qualify for these jobs the need security clearance and most prefer you to be a USC especially its for a federal agency. I think correction is their best bet.

abbeyboy2o15:
Standard correctional officer in state level need college degree for good pay, in probation if you don't have college degree you won't be allow to do the exam. Police and some local agencies do use high school as minimum requirements but probation, sheriff entrance must even show your college degree before you can do exam am talking about California and Texas because those are the jurisdiction am familiar with .

Really?....can say for New York period.... for Corrections much qualifications is not needed....not even college education. For Police ... College is the minimum...NYPD. ..60 credits minimum or don't waste time applying. Corrections. ...the bar is low..very low. If Nigerians are rushing to become Corrections officers....I'm 90% sure they live in small towns where the prison is the biggest employer....and would be paying more than low level jobs.
Corrections officer as far as I know is not a job people rush....the pay is decent....but it is a dangerous job. ..and worse.... it can make you immune to human sufferings...that's a job for people with hearts of stone.

Originalsly:
Really?....can say for New York period.... for Corrections much qualifications is not needed....not even college education. For Police ... College is the minimum...NYPD. ..60 credits minimum or don't waste time applying. Corrections. ...the bar is low..very low. If Nigerians are rushing to become Corrections officers....I'm 90% sure they live in small towns where the prison is the biggest employer....and would be paying more than low level jobs.
Corrections officer as far as I know is not a job people rush....the pay is decent....but it is a dangerous job. ..and worse.... it can make you immune to human sufferings...that's a job for people with hearts of stone.

And am referring to California and Texas it is a prestigious job unless you are not up to the task, and it more easier to promote with pay rise. Those two state are the model for others in any LEO job. To take care of an imate in ca is more than 65,000 in a year, unless you are working on small county no big pay there .