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Investment / Re: Mutual Funds by rinw: 3:11pm On Feb 13, 2020
looks like its about time to pull out of MMF, here is Stanbic rate in last 30 days. Will it ever rise again?

Properties / Re: Why Real Estate Developers Must Also Change Their Fraudulent Attitude To Buyers by rinw: 10:10pm On Oct 12, 2019
Great thread.

Anybody with info about "Property Link Real Estate Investment Ltd". We have visited their office in Magodo but i need NLers opinion. Please kindly share your experience with them. We are about to subscribe for one of their properties. We are interested in the potter Gardens and Park phase II, Eleranigbe Ibeju Lekki. Please kindly advise if you know anything about them. thanks

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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by rinw: 10:24am On Mar 19, 2019
OmoBendel24:


What’s your status in the US?
F1 status but I'm due to graduate in May.
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by rinw: 10:09am On Mar 19, 2019
rinw:
Hello All,

My mom and sister applied for visitor visas to attend my graduation in May 2019. Also, I will be getting married after my graduation, both events are 2 weeks apart. I'm not sure if mentioning the wedding part will send a wrong impression or have any effect on the decision. I want them to be honest about the purpose of visit but after reading several transcripts and reasons for denial here, I want to get more informed opinion on this. Thanks
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by rinw: 7:12pm On Mar 18, 2019
Hello All,

My mom and sister applied for visitor visas to attend my graduation in May 2019. Also, I will be getting married after my graduation, both events are 2 weeks apart. I'm not sure if mentioning the wedding part will send a wrong impression or have any effect on the decision. I want them to be honest about the purpose of visit but after reading several transcripts and reasons for denial here, I want to get more informed opinion on this. Thanks
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by rinw: 6:28pm On Jul 09, 2018
Hello house, please I need used GRE material to buy. I have the PDF but epileptic power supply is affecting my preparation. Please kindly leave a comment or send me a PM if you have any GRE material you would like to let go. Thanks.
Education / Re: How To Achieve High Scores On The GRE by rinw: 6:27pm On Jul 09, 2018
Hello house, please I need used GRE material to buy. I have the PDF but epileptic power supply is affecting my preparation. Please kindly leave a comment or send me a PM if you have any GRE material you would like to let go. Thanks.
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by rinw: 3:24am On Sep 10, 2017
Hello house, please I need honest review on this case;

1. I have a valid UK and US F1 visa. I applied for Canada tourist visa and did my bio-metric on 30th of August; during my application, I stated that i will start my MSc program by January 2018 (though i have an admission for Fall 2017 but I have sent a mail to the school to defer the admission till spring 2018).

2. On 1st of September, I got a mail from my school granting me tuition waiver for fall, I considered it and traveled to US during the week.

3. Now my concern is VO might think I lied if they check my record with US especially when i have stated in my application that i will begin my studies in January 2018, which was actually my intention as at the time of submitting the Canada visa the application.

4. I hope not to be penalized for misinformation. How can I handle the case. Do I still stand a chance?
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by rinw: 11:11am On Aug 25, 2017
vcole:
Hello everyone. Please which is the faster route for TRV apps from Nigeria nowadays? online? paper? I can see on the thread that Accra is apparently just attending to apps received in May? is there anyone who applied for a TRV online recently with a shorter time frame? Thanks in advance
i think as it stand there is no faster route, the online route is just an alternative for u in case u might need ur passport for other things during the long processing time. Online route will save u the stress of withdrawing ur application if u ve urgent need of ur passport.

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Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by rinw: 11:01am On Aug 25, 2017
mac2010:
plz does who Canada is given visa are keeping note not to highlighted this house abt it...bcoz I av been ready this thread most every day no testimonies ..
I pray God to grant our Canada visa request...
you have a point here. People should try to update the house with list of documents they submitted especially when visa is granted. This will guide others during application. Only few people share testimonies here and when dey do there's no list of document for others to learn from.

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Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by rinw: 1:52pm On Aug 22, 2017
rinw:
Hello House, Happy sunday!

1: Please I have uploaded all my supporting documents, but I've been unable to make payment using GT Naira Master card. Please how did u make payment.

2: After paying, how long does it take to be called for biometric.

3: What do I need to take along for biometric.

Your prompt response would be appreciated. Thanks
please help
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by rinw: 1:51pm On Aug 22, 2017
Josh4wod:
Hello
There's $5000 Available in the USA, not sure if anyone will want to take it and give me Naira here?
sent u a pm
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by rinw: 8:23am On Aug 20, 2017
Hello House, Happy sunday!

1: Please I have uploaded all my supporting documents, but I've been unable to make payment using GT Naira Master card. Please how did u make payment.

2: After paying, how long does it take to be called for biometric.

3: What do I need to take along for biometric.

Your prompt response would be appreciated. Thanks

Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by rinw: 6:56pm On Aug 16, 2017
mesh2003:


Not sure which form though. If its the family form just leave it. If its the main TRV application form, after filling the form you will need to validate it by clicking on "validate" on the top right corner. You don't need to sign it.

Hi mesh, please kindly clarify, u mean we don't have to sign those PDF forms for the online route. Thanks
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by rinw: 11:44pm On Aug 15, 2017
ecoleco:


GTBank demanded for mine. I told the lady on the counter that I want to talk to her supervisor. I talked with the supervisor and I had to argue that airlines can't have a flight schedule years ahead of time so as to book a return. I showed him my I-20 which showed my Program End Date. I got my PTA the next morning.
hi, Please at what rate did u get it
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by rinw: 6:41pm On Aug 14, 2017
mesh2003:


You can submit your passport anywhere in the world. Had same issue with my mum. Left for the UK a day after she got the passport request. I sent an email to Accra with copy of exit and entry stamp to the UK asking if she could submit in London. They replied that she could with the passport request letter. I didn't get any formal letter from them. I printed the email and attached it to the passport request letter and the passport. It was stamped. If you have plans made already outside the country, go on with it. That's the good thing about online application. It doesn't tie you down.

Thanks @Jawa and @mesh2003

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Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by rinw: 9:29am On Aug 13, 2017
Jawa:


hi rinw, i suggest you just come out as you are. single people get visas always. I am single and I even have family in Canada which is a tie but I have a Canadian Visa and this is the first one i secured as an adult without family sponsorship. to be honest, i even think having friends and relatives may make your case better, my opinion. it is a VOs choice to determine which conditions are good or bad and who merits a visa and who doesnt. the ties you mentioned above are the only ones i have too(work, family, travel history and im single) not a single landed property and an account balance of barely one million but my application was straight forward and my letter of explanation was detailed. i often imagined how easy it would be for a VO to assess my application. i also dont rush any visa application, something always goes wrong. i dont see anything wrong with your situation but of course, im not a VO.
on a second note, if your guts arent that strong, wait till you resume your studies and do like a term and then apply, it may be easier and definitely shorter but not necessary positive as some people i know that have gone this route were refused so applications are case by case. take it easy and good luck.
thanks for the response Jawa.
I'm going the online route. If my biometric is done in Lagos, can I submit my passport outside Nigeria when dey request for it? or use courier service to send the passport to them. Please kindly advice. Thanks
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by rinw: 8:29am On Aug 09, 2017
rinw:
Hello Jawa and other gurus in the house,

Please i need your candid advice before i submit my application. I wish to visit Canada in October for vacation. I'm thinking of using hotel reservation. Although I have family friends and distance relatives there, we don't have same surname, but i don't want to appear to have ties to Canada. I currently work in a multinational company, I've been to the UK where i spent 2 weeks of a 6 months visa. I recently renewed my UK visa to 2 years but i'm yet to use it. I have US F1 visa but i'm starting my studies in spring 2018. my only ties for now is just my work and my parent as i'm still single. Please I hope there's no red flag in all of this and do u think i stand a chance? How well can i present this application.
thanks
Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by rinw: 9:23am On Aug 08, 2017
Hello Jawa and other gurus in the house,

Please i need your candid advice before i submit my application. I wish to visit Canada in October for vacation. I'm thinking of using hotel reservation. Although I have family friends and distance relatives there, we don't have same surname, but i don't want to appear to have ties to Canada. I currently work in a multinational company, I've been to the UK where i spent 2 weeks of a 6 months visa. I recently renewed my UK visa to 2 years but i'm yet to use it. I have US F1 visa but i'm starting my studies in spring 2018. my only ties for now is just my work and my parent as i'm still single. Please I hope there's no red flag in all of this and do u think i stand a chance? How well can i present this application.
thanks

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Travel / Re: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by rinw: 12:48am On Aug 04, 2017
Hi, Please can you state the Documents you submitted and processing time. Also If u can, please kindly give us an idea of the balance on your SOA. Thanks a lot
overlord77:


My passport is back from vfsglobal and I was given 3yrs . i.e till my current passport expires
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by rinw: 12:15am On Jul 26, 2017
Visa approved Today 8:30am appointment at Lagos consulate, My transcript below

Me: Good Morning Sir
VO: Good Morning, how are you
Me: very well…thank you?
VO: Pass me your Passport and I-20
Me: I gave them to him
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: Am going to the US for Masters in Engineering Technology with concentration in project management at Middle Tennessee State University (vo cuts)
VO: How did you hear about this course?
Me: My current line manager at work who is an alumnus of MTSU told me how taking a graduate course in engineering technology was very instrumental to his career growth and I also aspire to become a project manager in the nearest future.
VO: Tell me about the application process.
Me: Even though MTSU was recommended to me, I did an extensive research online for schools offering management course with engineering content, I narrowed down my search to 3 schools and contacted their respective program coordinator to get the admission requirements after which I paid the application fee.
VO: Whats your first degree?
Me: Computer Science
VO: What have you been doing ***(He answered this himself reading directly from my DS160 form)***You work with Bleep Techcnologies limited….Tell about your job role?
Me: I stated about 4 of my job role (then VO cuts in)
VO: You are a radio network optimization engineer tell me about ‘signal to noise ratio’
Me: (INeverExperredIt) Told him its a measure of desired signal minus unwanted signal such as interference in a wireless network. We always try to minimize background noise to improve SNR.
VO: You are an engineer, why management?
Me: MSc in Engineering technology would put me ahead of other colleagues at work as I wil stand a better chance of taking key technical and management position at my current place of work, I will be taking courses like Six Sigma, Trends in technology, technology commercialization, Project Management, Safety planning among others, all these courses will prepare me for leadership position.
VO: Ve you ever traveled out of nigeria?
Me: Yes, I’ve been to United Kingdom
VO: (flips through my passport to see past visa to UK) what’s your purpose of visit
Me: First was just a vacation, second trip was for my cousin’s convocation.
VO: are you married?
Me: No
VO: any kid?
Me: none
VO: How do you want to finance your study?
Me: I have got a partial scholarship which covers part of my tuition, the rest would be funded by my uncle and I also have a little funds to support my studies.
VO: He looks at the I-20 to confirm.
VO: what does your uncle do?
Me: He’s a chemical engineer and MD/CEO of bleep company that deals in supply of chemicals to manufacturing companies.
VO: I will be approving your visa, take your I-20 you will need it at port of entry, pick up your passport in the next 3 business day.

No Document asked.

Key Note: put God first. read as many transcripts as you can. Know about your course and school. be calm, maintain eye contact. even if you cram your lines, try to gesticulate a little so that you won't appear like you are reciting a script.

Special thanks to God for his grace and mercy.

special mention to @Oludare01 (this man paid for my GRE report free of charge #FOC, also did a last minute mock test for me), @kenkool ever responsive alumni, rasheed, @Djmakson, my personal person @mecigr8s and all my MTSU fellow. Thank you all for the support.

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Car Talk / Re: How To Process Your Car Tinted Permit Plus My Experience by rinw: 8:08am On Jul 14, 2017
[quote author=bestofibkpumpn post=57826344]
However, I have a question. I see people going to tint their cars. As in the car wasn't made with tinted glasses, then they go tint it themselves. Can one get a permit for that kind of tint?

Thanks.


My car tint is not factory fitted but I bought the car like that as Tokunbo, is tint permit valid for such car?
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by rinw: 10:59am On Jun 23, 2017
Just picked up my passport. Visa granted for 2 years.

Biometrics: 31-05-2017
Received by UKVI: 01-06-2017
Visa Issued: 16-06-2017
TLS dispatched to courier since 19-06-2017 but DHL did not pick my package till this morning so I just went to their processing facility to collect it.

Thanks @justwise and ekpotek for ur support.

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Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by rinw: 7:36am On Jun 23, 2017
Austine2020:
Pls how did u know that your passport is ready for collection from TLS? Did TLS sent u an Email? Am asking because Ukvi "Decided" on my wife Application on the 13 of june, But uptill now we haven't heard anything either from the embassy or receive any Email from TLS, Before we start talking of DHL, because we paid DHL for delivery also. She is going for conference,All her colleagues even the ones that didn't get their visa have collected their passport through DHL earlier this week accept her.
i got a mail from TLS that it has been dispatched by courier they also included the tracking number.
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by rinw: 6:08pm On Jun 22, 2017
Hi @ekpotek, My passport is ready for collection and I paid for courier service. but using the waybill number provided, I noticed DHL did not pick up the package for about 3 days now so out of curiosity I called DHL and i was told it takes 15 working days after TLS contact me for collection before they can pick up the package (I find it difficult to believe tho). I called them again after 2 hours and another DHL agent said the same thing. Now I want to know if it's still possible to pickup my passport personally since DHL tracker shows it's still at TLS. kindly advise, I need the passport next week. 15 days is a long time. Thanks
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by rinw: 11:12pm On May 30, 2017
Helkayklassic:
Good day house. Please i need clarifications on this. I have a National Diploma (GP 2.90/4) Nigeria standard and a B.Sc (3.91/5). I gained admission to the university through DE. If i want to evaluate my transcript, is it both transcript i will send to WES?

There is a place i saw a Wes reference number required before i can ask my school to send my transcript to Wes. I found out i have to register before i can get. I registered but there is a place i was required to make a payment of $167. Does this mean i have to make the payment before i will be given the reference number?

Thank you all. I will be waiting to hear from you.

As soon as you make the payment, you will get a confirmation mail with the reference number which you give to your school before they send your documents.
Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by rinw: 12:23pm On May 27, 2017
please anyone going to or already at University of Windsor. Please I need your advice. I applied since February for Fall admission(MSc) and i've not heard from them since. I can't check my admission status also, dunno what to do, I have called several times but no luck.
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by rinw: 12:30am On May 27, 2017
rinw:


Hi yemcol, please after funding your account, was your card debited within the free cancellation window period?

@gurus in the house please I want to book hotel using my master card but i hope i won't be charged as visa is not yet 100% guaranteed.

please anyone with booking.com experience should share. thanks
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 3 by rinw: 12:49pm On May 26, 2017
yemcol:


Thanks ooo,seeing the word lions tail alone made me rush to update my card... grin

Hi yemcol, please after funding your account, was your card debited within the free cancellation window period?

@gurus in the house please I want to book hotel using my master card but i hope i won't be charged as visa is not yet 100% guaranteed.

please anyone with booking.com experience should share. thanks

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