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omonla10:
I am just like that.. It's so evident but some people, including some members of my family still question if I've been diagnosed.. One other point is the impulsive behavior. We make drastic decisions when too happy or too sad.. I wish there was a cure

Get formally diagnosed first then you can get treatment and coping options.

No need to be suicidal, it can be managed.

Forgetting things ..you can use apps, reminders on your phone, lots of tech to help you with that. So you can set them up.

A schoolmate has ADHD and he's coped with it, he's married with two kids and he does what works with his condition.
He can work a 9-5 so he's done other stuff,

Benbobola:
I did try; it did not work. Just trying to explore any available option; it's quite expensive and there is a better rate here

Sorry, but not much you can do Abt it.
Have you considered asking for another date if that would reduce the price.
Usually the cost is change fee plus any difference in price for the date you pick.
So ask the agent if another date gives a cheaper rate ( price difference for the new date)

Oluseun234:
Dear Nairalanders,

Please, I don't know if any one of you can answer this question:

1. Are financial bank statements of Fintech Banks now acceptable for Proof of Funds Approval by top embassies like UK, Canada and Italy in Nigeria?

2. I have a relative seeking to travel to study in Finland/Canada starting from year 2031, he is planning to increase his Proof of funds. He currently has 6.5M naira. He is being advised to use PiggyVest but there was a time in 2024 a lot of their users called them "scam" and also lamented that they don't respond to withdrawal issues at/after maturity date with occasional complaints of not being to log in to use the interface after depositing their funds into Piggyvest or out of their subsidiary PocketApp.

To attract the best interest rates, he is thinking of locking the 6.5M for a year_6months the minimum but plans to lock it for a year and renew until he is ready by 2031 so that the account balance will grow to a huge amount.

In light of the above, do you think it is safe to lock 6.5M for a year on the app, do you think he will be able to withdraw if he decides to move the whole new amount or a portion out after the 6month/365 day (1) year expiry date? How can he move the money out without issues? As a whole or in chunks? Thanks 🙏

2031 is 5 yrs away.
Seems this person in risk averse
He should
1 . Put 4mil in Treasury bills ( ask his bank if the buy Treasury bills) he can do 6 month rollover with the interest.
2. Put 1.0 mill in Money Market funds ( interest is variable but it's pretty low risk and the you can terminate anytime so it's good for emergencies needs.

3. Change 1.5 million to dollars at the bank and put that money market into a dollar fund with Stanbic Ibtc asset mgt That way he has money in forex earning interest whilst he waits to study.

go to any stanbic Ibtc bank and ask for their asset management desk, they will put you through and you'll be fine

Tolzeal:
Could this be the Dangote Refinery IPO or am I missing something here? 🤪

Nah, I'm pretty sure they are talking about their US stocks

No you can't use another agency.
You can try with the airline and see

Munamoqel:
hello am processing Uk visit visa for my wife
she work for the FGN pay is around 300k
pension accounts 15m
saving 5m .

I intend to finance the trip.
can I use my investment accounts that generate 18m annually to support the application but with large inflows of maturing investment from stock and bonds
or allow apply on her own

Let her apply on her own,
Though she can indicate that you her husband are part sponsoring her trip with say cost of flight ticket.

She'd need evidence of her employment and other ties to Nigeria ( if you have kids for example)

walepepe21:
Good day, guys! 🙏🏾

Please, I need some guidance on behalf of my cousin who is interested in applying for Canadian (PR).

I would like to know if this is a good Nairaland thread/group to join for proper guidance, or if there is a reliable WhatsApp group, or anyone knowledgeable in Canadian immigration who can guide him through the process. I would genuinely appreciate any recommendations. 🙌🏾

His profile:

Age: 28 years old (Male)

Education: BSc in Chemistry with GPA 3.65/4.00 (WES evaluated) and graduated: 2022

CELPIP: Listening 12, Reading 12, Writing 12, Speaking 9 (Average: 11)

Work experience: 3 years with NAFDAC, Nigeria, working as a Chemical Analyst

Marital status: Single

He is ready to provide any additional information that may be required and is very open to genuine advice on the best pathway for him.

Please, if you have experience with Express Entry, CRS calculation, Federal Skilled Worker, NOC selection, or Canadian PR applications, your advice would be highly appreciated.

Thank you very much, everyone. 🙏🏾🇨🇦

Look for the Canadian PR thread, I I think it has FSWP in the title. It's a long standing thread with many parts. Post your question there.

There is also a Living in Canada as an immigrant thread

Nefort:
Yes. Do you know anything about it?

Please pay, you obviously want to learn from experience.
When you eventually get scammed...don't come back to say Nigeria happened to you...YOU HAPPENED TO YOURSELF

vegaz:
OK. Thank you.

Trump has paused all immigration visas for now. We can’t catch a break with this guy.

Well for now. It doesn't stop the processing and getting an interview date though

Ajalalomo:
Good day guys. I heard with the visa ban that interview are still being conducted to check applicants documents.

My aunty case is still at NVC stage. She received a notice in September 2025 that all required applicant documents have been received and approved. She is waiting for interview from the embassy.

My question is that for the embassy interview and documents check, what are the necessary documents she should look for.

One of her children petitioned for her.

When they schedule an interview date, she will be told what to get ready. There's usually a separate date for document review .

vegaz:
OK. Thank you.

How long does it usually take for them to get in touch once the priority date becomes current?

No way to tell, interview back log

charliejose:
This is wrong information. You are mixing it up. Here is USCIS update on the court ruling. It is specifically for the 39 banned countries. Consular processing is still banned for countries in the presidential proclamation. https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/court-order-on-hold-policies

I think you're the one quoting the wrong update. What you linked is about the Court ruling in June 2026.


What we are discussing is another case of the court ruling of Aug 21st 2026

zed7:
Actually it is literally abandoning my life. I know my age and accomplishments. In a decade I will be thinking of retirement.

Like everyone says, it's for the kids. They wouldn't forgive me if I don't take the opportunity,, as the country is becoming increasingly worse for the younger generation.

I'm not looking at the clock, actually I've not checked the bulletin this year, until yesterday when I saw it had jumped a mile. That brought back the long forgotten debate for me.

See at as an opportunity for access for YOU.


Besides the USA system favors employers so if you have business mindset you can come in with business opportunities to explore. You can run a sole proprietorship model as a start.

I moved here in my forties and so did my former Boss.
Another colleague shuttled Nigeria and US for almost 10yrs and he's over 50.

My aunt did same, in fact it's COVID that made her get passport she's now in her 60s and would likely retire soon.

zed7:
There has been an incredible movement of about 2 years in the September bulletin. Those of us with PD of 2013 are actually closer than ever imagined.

I hope it continues sha. I had already lost hope in this thing.

The question for me now is to go or not to go when the time comes, as I've achieved so much here already. I wasn't planning on it working out again.

You make it sound like you'll be abandoning your life to relocate.
Abeg..it's not like that.

Besides you still have awhile to go..don't look at the clock just face your daily life.
Visa bulletin no dey follow normal times

vegaz:
For an application that the PD just became current in the September bulletin (both DOF and FAD), what is the next step?

Do I have to wait for NVC email or what?

You typically have to wait to you get communication from nvc to start the documentation uploads. That's if you have not done so. If you have then it's Embassy that will communicate with you on the interview date.

dest4real:
With this, will EB2 remain current in the coming months? What are your thoughts?

I'm not sure, it should besides a new fiscal yr starts in September.

Honestly after a fed court in June declared the pause for in country applications ( which included EB visas) discriminatory then in the same vain all other immigrant visa applications for people from those countries who are raiding outside the US should be vacated else it is also discriminatory.

snoopy:
From what I heard, the ruling doesn't make much difference for Nigeria, as the circumstances for the 75 countries' ban are different from the circumstances of the 39 countries' presidential proclamation ban, both of which Nigeria is on, with both being mutually exclusive.
The 75-country ban was done by the US State Department, not USCIS, with approval from the presidency over concerns on public charge, while the 39-country ban was a "national security" ban by a presidential proclamation. The court ruling only applies to the 75-country ban by the state department. The 39 country ban remains unchanged for now. Fingers crossed, though.

Well if going my your information then DOS is the department responsible for consulars worldwide, it would seem unfair for a court ruling to declare the 75 country ban discriminatory and then still hold the 39 country ban in place.
Especially because this is specifically for immigrant visas.
The 39 country ban was wider than immigrants visas which already are not temporary visas like F,J,M and B.

Sigh....anyways let's see

donami:
Still brewing, can't say for the final appeal and outcomes

https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-judge-strikes-down-policy-suspending-immigrant-visa-processing-75-nations-2026-08-22/

The court ruling stays until USCIS appeals and the appeal is decided.

So consulars would be briefed on how to address those who have already been interviewed for them to come back for immigrant visa

Ghaliz:
I thank you for taking time out of your day to consider and answer my question. I'm headed to Calgary, I wanted to get the house squared before I landed. I don't really have family or close friends in the Canada.

I will keep your mail handy and send you a message after landing to see if we can arrange the currency conversion. I thank you once again.

There are Nigerian communities in Calgary.

If you don't mind check YouTube.
There's a Nigerian vlogger with two YouTube channels. Neze peperempe is the channel where she shared her relocation stories. Family moved to Calgary with 4kids.
You can DM her or watch her Canada videos.
She detailed finding a house, Air BNB, getting a school etc

Ghaliz:
Hi.

Pls is Qatar Airways cool with wrapped Ghana must go bags?

Is there a way to get a house ready before landing? I'm traveling with children the school year starts on 2nd Sep, I don't want them to miss much school.

Has anyone used Adrois to secure an apartment, Are they legit?

What is the best way to move settlement funds, the best I've found is Africhange, pls are they issue free?


I am truly grateful and thankful in advance for the help.

Just concentrate on getting accommodations first.

Consider air bnb for your first landing possibly 2 weeks. Unlikely you can get anyone to secure a house on your behalf when you're yet arrive.

You have a lot of paperwork and registration to do.

Your kids will be fine even if they miss a week or so of school. They would still have to adjust to new learning styles and culture shocks so please give yourself grace.

Yep

Federal court judge vacated the policy
Pending if USCIS decides to appeal this judgement and the case is decided then USCIS and DOS would need to give instructions to Consular offices to resume issuing immigrant visas.

Congrats to those who have already been interviewed. You should get communication or if you don't contact the embassy based on this judgement.

If your medical is already over 6 months old, the you'd likely need to do another one..the embassy will inform you of what's necessary.


Congrats..and welcome to the USA

Ban has not been lifted.
He should reschedule his date

Shanpelo1172:
Submitting application now for a wedding on September 17 not too late @cash madam Or gisselle & others pls I need your support

I'd say it's late.
Would the wedding hold withoit you?
Is this your first UK visa application?
Have gotten a UK visa recently?

You can weigh your odds and see how important this trip is for you

4ever1:
Hello
I am having serious problems with hearing what the British are saying , I am really struggling and if this continues I might lose my job . The communication is broken since I hardly hear them , and I have been here for 11 months. I am scared there will be a serious problem

People have given great suggestions.
Lastly , watch a lot of British local tv and news. Not BBC but local news channels.
Add radio channels. It helps you egte used to the pace of the dialects

One thing that can help if you still earn a salary is

Setup direct transfer/standing order from your salary to other accounts. Others include those you owe, if you have a person you buy foodstuff from you can add that. Another one is to set up a savings account of mutual funds account that you have set up a standing order for. That way you increase the LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY between you and what you are addicted to.

Another is uninstall ALL apps , and get a phone that has no Internet access. Hard measures are needed

sheedy407:
Oh i see.

This country is just full of sh*t

I do think it was a scam. Here in the US I was offered the same service at VFS and I declined cos I could do it on my own.

It is important though that VFS Nigeria tells people or directs them on how to create their ukvi account themselves

giselle237:
You have been scammed. Please send an email to UKVI so that they are aware of what Nigerian VFS is doing.

Wait, I think I know what may have transpired.
When I did my biometrics this year, VFS did tell me about e visa and the need to create an account. They said they can do that for me at right at office and the charge is 20 or was it 30usd.
I said it's fine, I can do it on my own

Arry110:
it doesn’t matter on the hours of your layover, this was announced severally during boarding, wish I could post the video here, it’s a matter of choice, there was no compulsion, I saw some guys oblige, for a Nigerian with no valid Turkish visa, no hotel for me if I had accepted, but I’d get normal meal vouchers every 5 hours of my layover, with that meal voucher I can eat at most fast food at the airport ( McDonald’s, subway etc

Thanks! I would not mind taking that option if given. I already got Turkish visa cos of long layover anyways so it would be fine

Arry110:
I’m glad you like it, lowkey wishing I i shared my experiences of other countries ive visited

Could you share the names of the meals you ate?
Or show the menu and tick what it was if it's in native language

Arry110:
yes, Turkish

So Turkish airlines was over booked and offered 600 euros to those who would go a day later? Hmm.

I'm curious did your layover qualify you for a the hotel ?
Sorry for the questions, I'm planning on using Turkish soon so this layover thing is quite important to me cos long flights are difficult.