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@ banom

The plan na too open your eyes and make u realize that religion is not going to make nigeria progress

And if religion is not going to make Nigeria progress, what do u propose will?.   .   .'conscience-less criminals as leaders'?
I really would like to know what you think abt the way forward for nigeria.

Just to help fellow Nigerian christians see realities, like is said before, you have to be vast ,wise, smart and even be a bit of a criminal for you to see through these con men, in other words, i am sprerading the gospel in my own way.

Thanks for your response.so from the above .  .  .do you really think by being tribalistic,bitter, angry.  .  .etc shows that you are only trying to save the 'poor nigerians' who are 'so much into this man'? Or does it tell ppl more about the kind of person you really are? bitter and angry? And again,do you think by being virulent.  .  .etc, ppl will really get to undersatand your views?

I'd appreciate if my questions are answered.

Cheers!

@banom

O.k, now we understand you.But may i ask u this; what exactly is your point? You want to bring down RCCG or what? Becos as for me i really dont understand your beef with the Church of God.   .   .   .try to explain with better and clearer reasons then maybe more ppl can support u and maybe then you can succeed in your planned work.

All the best!

@ Gongo aso

U r to apply for F-1 visa as a student with more than 18 hours/week study plan in US with or without grad assistantship.

It is really nice to hear positive news from ur guys,received I-20,scheduled dates for interview.  .  .  etc.

@ james2man

Thanks for ur contribution.And congrats on ur friend's visa.

Since u have ur I-20 form i will advice u to apply for interview asap.U can choose any convenient date.Just try to avoid rush and unnecessary anxiety due to late application.If u need any info on that go to All the best.

@ gongo aso

U r really funny  .You have ur I-20 form and u have not seen it.Well, i guess someone in US got it on your behalf and it is to be sent down to you by courier.Well, a friend did the same  .

No, u dont have to pay SEVIS before you can apply.As soon as you get ur I-20,get ur 'N' no.(as explained above) and apply for interview.

@kev-d

To apply for interview at the embassy u need the no. on ur I-20 form which starts with 'N'.I really dont know if the 'N' no. on the new I-20 form will be diiferent from the first one.Try to find out about this from the international office in ur school.I advice you to apply early.   .   .   though i dont know if it is wise too stay that long but the end of this month is not too late for you to get your new I-20 form and apply for interview, I am sure you will still be able to get a date for at least June ending then.

@ All
I believe you can make your dreams come true.Perseverance is the key.

Go and make things work for you.

All the best y'all.

Cheers!

@wanville

i understand how you feel as i know what a younger friend of mine went tru when he wanted to go to US for his BSc. but he later did his Bsc. here(a private Uni/) and used the same passport that he was denied with(they use stamps at the US embassy that time ) and still went for his masters in UK.

so dont give up.   .   .   .the best is yet to come!

Cheers!

@ kev-d

Congrats on ur first I-20 form and also the expected one with fellowship.You must really be a very brillant chap.

As for the money in your account,it depends on whether you are working or not.

Did you mention sponsor on your funding?if yes,u dont need much like that in ur personal acct.All you should bother abt really is your sponsor's acct and how to prove your relationship with him/her.

June is not too late for ur interview,once u have all ur other documents ready even before the arrival of ur I-20.Apply for interview as soon has you have ur I-20 form.

All the best with everything.

Cheers!

Whao!

So this thread is all abt the jet Pastor Adeboye has?Geez.  .  .  Has the hieight of poverty in naija eaten into the part of our brains that makes us think rationally?

Why will someone buy a jet unless he or whoever gave him can afford it?

Why would someone have a jet if not that it is important to him and the work of God if a man of God and if a business man,to his business?

Is the poverty so high that we believe all these things are unattainable?

If i wake up tomorrow and i see the need of a jet for realization of my mission on earth to go round the world and save ppl, do i need approval from anyone to accept such gift?

Will i turn down a miracle or gift from God or from even men because i am afraid wat the public might say? Maybe u can but Hell NO!! for me.

U all tell me the answers to these questions and then you will know why a very humble and meek man of God will accept or buy himself a jet.

Put your self in his shoes.

And pls.  .  .  .  .NEVER GUIDE A MAN OF GOD-Unless U have more than enough physical evidence and facts to hang him.

U dont have to believe in God or the man's doctrine or like his accent.Fine! But Who are U to jugde him?

But come to think abt it.  .  . how many of us really give values to ppl 's lives spiritually in naija.   .   .   we dont have time for anyone even ourselves.so pls lets not critize someone that does.

Cheers!

Hey,

whao! that is cool! My bro got July too, but for Abuja.

I say A big AMEN!!! to that prayer Bro!

Wish you the best too.

We are all going to have great news at the end of it all!

God help us all!

Cheers!

i aint a chelsea fan nor a barca fan.    .   .   but i must say this.   wat the hell happened to Chelsea?

Drogba with his silly tactics. . . he kept looking for cheap goals . . . falling and rolling at every opportunity.The refree even gave Barca an uncalled-for red card   .   .the guy didnt teven touch the player at all!

Now ppl say that the refree is to be blamed for Chelsea's fall.   .   .  the same that gave Barca a red card when Chelsea was leading? i dont tthink so.

Chelsea should learn from their mistakes and improve on it.  even with 11-10 men??Chelsea fans .  . pls spare us and talk to ur boys.

That is why i love Arsenal, we are good losers than Chelsea fans that look for cheap execuses and goals.

Better Luck next time.

@Kev-d
I truly dont know abt that, but i think having good academic records should do.

@ kev-d

It is all good! Congrats on ur I-20 which u are to get soon.It is the most important step in getting ur student visa.

On payment for SEVIS, a friend of my mine that just went for MSc. this spring paid his online, by Intercontinental bank's Master card.It is acceptable. I really dont know about the rest though.But U need to get a number on ur I-20 ro pay for it.So do that as soon as you get your I-20 and also apply for interview at the embassy.

All the best!

@ Kev-d

Whao! that is sure lots of money! The school my bro got is abt $24,000 stated on the I-20 form.

is the school a private one?

@ Femilang

Ehya, I guess as much that you didnt have all the necessary info on US schs, for you to have applied to one that will require ur verified b4 admission. The worse was that you were not informed or prepared for it at all.

I believe what Prince84 said is true.U can still get admissions b4 the deadlines.U can try the A&M schs(Texas,etc).

U need not be down .All is well!

cheers!

Finally, the long awaited I-20 form for my bro is received!

Pls i would like to know the next steps to be taken.

Femilangy, how far with your stuff?

@VIC4VI

Lucky U! U still have to show that u can sustain your self over there.Living expenses in some schools abroad can even be more that their school fees.It really depends on the location of the school etc.

Cheers!

@Femilangy

This is a serious one o. . . .not at this stage that all youu need is your I-20.

Didnt you apply to another school?? this school is trying to be a hard nut to crack.

I must tell you for all my pips that i know that went for studies abroad i have never heard of such. . . didnt you go through the school's requirements etc before applying??

This is something that should have been stipulated in their requirements for admission or collection of I-20 form right on their website.

I really dont know o!

@ Goshen 360.

Thanks for ur piece. I will like to know more on the USA student visa which i guess falls under the non-immigration visas.I have the general info(which i have pasted above),but i would like to know more on the interview questions,the documents to have handy ,things to do b4 the interview date . . . . .etc.

i will be glad if you can give more info on this.

Thanks!

We r still awaiting the I-20 form from the school ! How far with u guys?? Hope there is good news from ur ends?

Cheers!

Pls i would like to know more on registering a small business(a boutique). How do i go abt this?

I was told there are laywers or agents that do this , how do i contact them.

Also, how long would it take because I need it for a business deal which is in April.

Pls it is urgent!


Thanks!

US Student Visa Applicants (for F-1 and M-1 visas) - Overview

If you are going to the U.S. primarily for tourism, but want to take a short course of study of less than 18 hours per week, you may be able to do so on a visitor visa. You should inquire at the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If your course of study is more than 18 hours a week, you will need a student visa. Please read this information for general information on how to apply for an F1 or M1 student visa. For additional student related information, visit the EducationUSA website created by the Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to learn about educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate study, opportunities for scholars, financial aid, testing, admissions, and much more.

In most countries, first time student visa applicants are required to appear for an in-person interview. However, each embassy and consulate sets its own interview policies and procedures regarding student visas. Students should consult Embassy web sites or call for specific application instructions.

Keep in mind that June, July, and August are the busiest months in most consular sections, and interview appointments are the most difficult to get during that period. Students need to plan ahead to avoid having to make repeat visits to the Embassy. To the extent possible, students should bring the documents suggested below, as well as any other documents that might help establish their ties to the local community.

Changes introduced shortly after September 11, 2001 involve extensive and ongoing review of visa issuing practices as they relate to our national security. It is important to apply for your visa well in advance of your travel departure date.

When Do I Need to Apply for My Student Visa?

Students are encouraged to apply for their visa early to provide ample time for visa processing. Students may apply for their visa as soon as they are prepared to do so.
The consular officer may need to get special clearances depending on the course of study and nationality of the student. This can take some additional time. For more information on applicants who may have additional processing requirements see Special Processing Requirements.
Students should note that Embassies and Consulates are able to issue your student visa 120 days or less, in advance of the course of study registration date. If you apply for your visa more than 120 days prior to your start date or registration date as provided on the Form I-20, the Embassy or Consulate will hold your application until it is able to issue the visa. Consular officials will use that extra time to accomplish any of the necessary special clearances or other processes that may be required.
Students are advised of the Department of Homeland Security regulation which requires that all initial or beginning students enter the U.S. 30 days or less in advance of the course of study start/report date as shown on the Form I-20. Please consider this date carefully when making travel plans to the U.S.

A beginning student who wants an earlier entry into the U.S. (more than 30 days prior to the course start date), must qualify for, and obtain a visitor visa. A prospective student notation will be shown on his/her visitor visa and the traveler will need to make the intent to study clear to the U.S. immigration inspector at port of entry. Before beginning any studies, he or she must obtain a change of classification, filing Form I-539, Application for Change of Nonimmigrant Status, and also submit the required Form I-20 to the Department of Homeland Security office where the application is made. Please be aware that there is an additional fee of $140 for this process, and that one may not begin studies until the change of classification is approved.

Continuing students may apply for a new visa at any time, as long as they have been maintaining student status and their SEVIS records are current. Continuing students may also enter the U.S. at any time before their classes start.
What is SEVIS and SEVP? What should you know about it?

The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) is designed to help the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State better monitor school and exchange programs and F, M and J category visitors. Exchange visitor and student information is maintained in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). SEVIS is an Internet-based system that maintains accurate and current information on non-immigrant students (F and M visa), exchange visitors (J visa), and their dependents (F-2, M-2, and J-2). SEVIS enables schools and program sponsors to transmit mandatory information and event notifications via the Internet, to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State (DOS) throughout a student or exchange visitor's stay in the United States. Select SEVIS to go to the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Internet site and learn more.

All student applicants must have a SEVIS generated I-20 issued by an educational institution approved by DHS, which they submit when they are applying for their student visa. The consular officer will need to verify your I-20 record electronically through the SEVIS system in order to process your student visa application. Unless otherwise exempt, participants whose SEVIS I-20 was issued on or after September 1, 2004 must pay a SEVIS I-901 Fee to the Department of Homeland Security for each individual program. The fee may be paid either through a special website, via Western Union, or by mail.See SEVIS-901 Fee or SEVIS for further information on how to pay the fee.

Notice: Effective 10/27/2008 the SEVIS fees will increase. To find out what the increase will be for your particular exchange program please see the SEVP Fact Sheet.

Applying for a Student Visa

As part of the visa application process, an interview at the embassy consular section is required for visa applicants from age 14 through 79. Persons age 13 and younger, and age 80 and older, generally do not require an interview, unless requested by embassy or consulate. The waiting time for an interview appointment for applicants can vary, so early visa application is strongly encouraged It is important to remember that applying early and providing the requested documents does not guarantee that the student will receive a visa. Visa wait times for interview appointments and visa processing time information for each U.S. Embassy or Consulate worldwide is available on our website at Visa Wait Times, and on most embassy websites. During the visa application process, usually at the interview, an ink-free, digital fingerprint scan will be quickly taken. Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant's interview by a Consular Officer. Also, because each student’s personal and academic situation is different, two students applying for same visa may be asked different questions and be required to submit different documents. For that reason, the guidelines that follow are general and can be abridged or expanded by consular officers overseas, depending on each student’s situation.

Required Documentation

Each applicant for a student visa must submit these forms and documentation, and submit fees as explained below:

Form I-20A-B, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status-For Academic and Language Students or Form I-20M-N, Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (M-1) Student Status for Vocational Students. You will need to submit a SEVIS generated Form, I-20, which was provided to you by your school.You and your school official must sign the I-20 form. All students, as well as their spouses and dependents must be registered in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), an Internet-based system that maintains accurate and current information on non-immigrant students and exchange visitors and their dependents (F/M-2 visa holders). Your school is responsible for entering your information for the I-20 student visa form into SEVIS. Students will also have to pay an SEVIS I-901 fee for each program of study. Questions regarding your exchange program should be directly to your program sponsor;
A completed application, Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant,Form DS-156, together with a Form DS-158. Both forms must be completed and signed. Some applicants will also be required to complete and sign Form DS-157. A separate form is needed for children, even if they are included in a parent's passport. The DS-156 must be the March 2006 date, electronic "e-form application." Select Nonimmigrant Visa Application Form DS-156 to access the electronic version of the form DS-156.

An interview at the embassy consular section is required for almost all visa applicants. The waiting time for an interview appointment for applicants can vary, so early visa application is strongly encouraged. During the visa interview, an ink-free, digital fingerprint scan will be quickly taken, as well as a digital photo. Some applicants will need additional screening, and will be notified when they apply.

A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreements provide exemptions). If more than one person is included in the passport, each person desiring a visa must complete an application.

One (1) 2x2 photograph. See the required photo format explained in nonimmigrant photograph requirements;
A MRV fee receipt to show payment of the visa application fee, a visa issuance fee if applicable (Please consult the Visa Reciprocity Table) and a separate SEVIS I-901 fee receipt. While all F-visa applicants must pay the MRV fee, including dependents, only the F-1 principal applicants must pay the SEVIS fee.
Students who are authorized for Optional Practical Training (OPT) must have an I-20 endorsed for OPT, and provide a USCIS-issued Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

All applicants should be prepared to provide:

Transcripts and diplomas from previous institutions attended;
scores from standardized tests required by the educational institution such as the TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.;
financial evidence that shows you or your parents who are sponsoring you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition and living expenses during the period of your intended study. For example, if you or your sponsor is a salaried employee, please bring income tax documents and original bank books and/or statements. If you or your sponsor own a business, please bring business registration, licenses, etc., and tax documents, as well as original bank books and/or statements.


For more info go to: http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1268.html#apply

Cheers!

@ gongo aso

My brother is looking at a University in Kansas.There are more questions i need to ask you guys.


I see this thread helping alot more ppl out there.   .   .   Together we can make it happen for us all!

@ gongo aso

ur attachments are the bomb!!! Thanks for sharing all this info. . . It really blew my mind away.

I really Thank God and Femilangy for creating this thread. . . and also you for being a great contributor.

I am also working on some research on the US visa thingy.I will inform you guys abt it asap.

Cheers!

@femilangy

Whao! Ur friend's story is really cool!!! It is quite a nice one.I believe ours on NL be great news too!

All the best in ur exam!

femilangy:
@ gongo aso thanks,got the materials but i cant seem to run them after downloading,anyway i am also opting for school accommodation. talk to u soon.

sorry how long does it take for ur GRE score to be forwarded to the school?

@Femilangy

U'l get an unofficial report on ur test day and get the official one 15 working days later.i.e 3 weeks. The test score will also be sent to ur four selected schools by the exam body(ETS).But u can order for ur test scores to be sent to more schools for a fee.

Can we get more info on US visa?

@ Topic

This is a very welcome development.I have been watching out for something like this on NL.I guess the reason y some ppl hoard information on US visas is becos of they dont want 'too' many naija ppl that will 'spoil' naija's name there.

But there are genuine ppl with genuine intentions of travelling to US.

It will really be appreciated if more ppl contribute to this thread,

@femilangy , gongo aso and alex 406

Thanks for keeping the thread alive, i have a brother who plans to travel by fall for his masters.He has done TOEFL and GRE.He has been given admission to a school already(not after alot of stress and time).The school didnt even use his GRE for his admission because it wasnt required.But he is yet to get his 1-20 form , which should be sent to him soon.

The main thing now is the embassy, what are the necessary documents one need to present to them ?what are the likely questions to be asked during the interview?These and lots more are the questions we would like answered on this thread,

God Bless the ppl with information and that are ready to share, !

NA WA OOOO!!!!

GAY TOPIC 4 UK VISA??

OGA GAN NI O!!!!

MR AKOLAWOLE I KNOW U TO BE A UK VISA GURU AND NOT A SEX EXPERT!!!

PLS MOVE THE TOPIC TO SEXUALITY ON THE ROMANCE SECTION.SPARE US ABEG!!!

WHERE IS AUNTY FUNKYBABY

@ vikoviko

so u still dey for this forumAbeg carry ur silly advice away and let better ppl advise o.

Or U think We have forgotten what u did to yettidear??

Only God knows wat's up with the poor girl now!!!!

U couldnt even help her out of the wahala but could help her get into it with your crazy advice abi?

Abeg GET OUT NAIRALAND, BE BANISHED FOR LIFE.

SILLY ASS

@ Londoncool

How r u?Where have u been?I for one,have really missed u presence on this section.

I was hoping to catch you online,it seems ppl have really been too busy these days.Many questions are been left untouched and i wasnt going to be happy not to get responses to my questions.

Pls i would like to know if fit is too late for my cousin to apply for his student visa.His sch resumes on the 22nd of Sep and he hopes to apply latest 8th of Sep.He was given a grace of two weeks for resumption after the actual date.He paid abt 70% of the sch fees & accommodation.I would like to his cahnces at the BHC.

Pls dont ask me why it took him time to apply,u wouldnt believe all the stress he want tru to get his funds.He tried everything o.He was actually basnking on the Bank PHB loan stuff but it got messed up.

He doesnt let us rest at home but he is a nice guy.Pls help him!

the time una parents send una go school - na toto una dey fok up and down - me i come graduate now - una come dey vex - see - una no even fit mention the name of una school - we no go see am for ever - some of una graduate from university of iworoko ekiti - some from university of ikot yumi - university of obong attah - etc. nameless school wey we no know d address

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@Lepashandi

True!!! But none of us started a silly thread and disgraced our school!!!

@Thor

u be serious graphic doctor

@Lepashandi

Wetin??na as ur body lepa reach your brain too be?? ur thread would have had positive responses if not for ur unnecessary opening remarks in your 1st post.Now u don go disgrace ur school.

But it was nice u started the thread because it made me laugh all the way!!!

Nairalanders have mercy for am oo ,abeg!!!

Please i want to know whether there is a way to enter into a ship via a container either heading to europe or usa. I know nigeria do some exports, anyway to travel through a container. Please someone with a successful end-means through this way should please brief. So i can see whether I'm going to succeed this way. People that want to joke should please divert to the jokes section and those without any useful idea should also please stay off. I need only useful infos

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Omo dont let me lie to you ehn,u will just kill urself if u go in a container oo.How do u hope to breathe in a container??will u carry oxygen tank with you or whatlook to be sincere to you ehn,i dont think you will get any answers here because i want to believe that nairalanders are not so desperate to be crazy enough to leave their Fatherland in a conatiner all in the name of going abroad.

U can ask in another forum not nairaland

All the best in your quest !!!

@ pharuk

no probs.i will wait & best of luck with your application.Remember to add all the necessary documents.

Cheers !

@pharuk

my brother!!

I be girl = Abigale

Later!