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junkerhill: Phew!!!
Glad I'm back. I have missed this wonderful family for a long time. There's never been a day that passed that I'm pushed to come online and meet my brothers and sisters that I have missed for so long, but something (personal) keep pulling me back. Thank God I'm fully back to stay and God help me, I will also to give my testimony just like many others in the past.
I entered lagos on wednesday and went for my medical and police report today. I thank God cos everything went well. I'm now waiting for my interview which comes up ending of this month.
I thank those who cared enough to asked about me, people like CHIO, NERO and KUNLEXMOORE. Thanks for not forgetting one of your own.
@Chio, how are u preparing I tot u might have been at the States by now?
@kunlexmoore, I'm happy for your family, I rejoice with your family and also thank the Almighty for what He did for your family.
@Mohammed Shire, I'm happy that after 60days of Administrative Process, the visa was given to u at last.
@Fedimako, wish u success on ur IELTS (if its yet to done) and congrats (if its been done already).
@Gentiger and Temmytanny, your effort is still appreciated. You both are doing marvelous job on this thread with the best intention of helping all. I must tell you that those gOod work has not gone un-noticed by THE MOST. You will receive your reward in due season.
@Adesoji, how can I forget you? Your help has helped me in helping others. I really appreciate your sneaking in (without your wife's approval) to throw few coins on the floor. Those coins, I must tell u are being used in making people's life better than what they are.
@Ifeanyi abdul, never knew u ar still around. Wish you the safest trip to OBODO-OYIBO.
NB: you are the chairman of the planning committee of the End of the year party, while Adesoji is our host (if anyone disagrees let him nominate pls).
@Justwise, thank you for permitting GENLION to be posting on this thread. He is still one of our brothers
@Spoondar, I never knew u have travelled. Thank God for the safest trip to US.
@Pjogutum, your medical was on the high side, bt thank God you are equal to the task. Its all for good. They are all testimonies waiting to be heard. Congrats in advance.
With a heart full of joy, I congratulate:
Lorddom
Pator
Jaspa400 (Onye nkem)
Amedino
Tolubillion
Iscamfieil
Monsieur
Mata1ng

To all waiting for their 2NL, wish you the best. People like:
Edimop
Rooooooood Booooy
Genlion
Faithman

Those waiting to be current, I implore you to be patient and wait for it cos it must surely come.

Thank you all and may God bless.

tanx bro

Thanks bros

[quote author=adesojiaderemi@]Cost of day care officially ranges from $20-$40/day but that doesn't mean she cant work, all you need is planning, if two of you work you can afford it even if she works part time.[/quote]As you said,all depends on planning.If they have different shift,it would be easy.Wife work morning shift while husband takecare of pickin.Husband work after or night shift while wife take care of pickin(or child ).I have a female ghanian at my work place that does similar thing

please can i get VIN report of this car

Toyota corolla CE 1998
1NXBR12E1WZ090737

congrats to all recent interview visa granted winners,your home boy dey hustle oooo that's why have been off here

[quote author=buklan4real@yah]hello pals,

i nid a reply. my primary nd secondary name on d cert is . OLUWABUKOLA, ND OLUBUKOLA

odas cert nd every tins is just BUKOLA alone. op dere wont b any issue or shud i take affidavit. pls house help[/quote]no issue but don't submit ur primary but u can go wit it

toluxa1: toh, thanks. Notin concern me with texas time, na naija time I sabi.

8pm Houston TX time

Would be there to watch it live and direct!

seal777: [b]WELCOME TO HOUSTON, WELCOME TO AMERICA.

Now i can truly welcome myself to America, having done with ALL my documentation processes.

1. GREEN CARD 30th day ( delivered 21st day but was returned due to incomplete address ).

2. Social Security Card 25th day ( having told to return to SS office after 21 days in US....).

3. Applied for State ID and Drivers License having told to return after 30 days in the US and Scheduled for Behind the Wheel test 28th May at the DPS office( not learners permit as advised by veterans in America who even took a bet with me that I WILL FAIL THE BEHIND THE WHEEL TEST ).

4. Took and pass the Computer test same day i applied for the Drivers license and got my State ID same day ( plastic copy came in the mail after 10 days ).

5. Since i drive very well before i left Naija, I walk around the streets on regular basis and watch drivers observe the various traffic signals and rules, read the traffic handbook and research on the internet using various YOU TUBE VIDEOS available in preparing for the test.

6. 28th May , i was at the DPS office for my Behind the wheel test and I PASSED CLINICALLY ( without attending any driving school or previous behind the wheel training from anyone in America ). I was given a print out copy while i expect the plastic copy in less than 2 weeks.


LESSON 1. I noticed there are too many negative thoughts from those we refer to as " VETERANS " in the US, most especially those who find things very hard / difficult when they arrived the US in their days ( with or without genuine documents ). They tend to limit the extent of how far we can go as new immigrant with " LIMITED OR NO EXPERIENCE " of the American system.

LESSON 2. Not all those who live in America actually knows America as i was shocked in learning that majority of the rules and procedures i read on the internet was very true while majority of the ideas been sold to me here by those who are suppose to know ( 10 - 35 yrs in the American system ) are not only false but lack substance in its entirety.

LESSON 3. Never associate or listen to anyone who rather than encourage you in achieving a mission, discourage you by giving you million reasons why such can not be done. There are too many negativity thoughts in our peoples mind here in America and such are capable of undermining the successes of intelligent, educated and forward looking immigrants who left Naija with the will and mission to succeed in America.

LESSON 4. Survival in America is based on the power of information, which is readily available on the internet. Learn to research very vigorously for information, make calls to information's numbers and get first hand information from the source and not rely on HEAR SAY.

If you are convinced beyond reasonable doubt you can achieve a feat, go ahead and give it a try ( having made necessary preparations and caution taken ), you are better of failing at the first attempt than not trying at all for the fear of failure or result of discouraging tales from those around you.

HUMAN WISDOM IS LIMITED BUT WITH GOD, NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE.

BEST OF LUCK TO EVERYONE.[/b]

thank you somuch

Obatide: Thanks to all my 'OGAS' at the top.
I think I'm good to send now. See you at the top soonest.
Thank you all as you pray with us for God's favour and financial provisions, cos money is relatively scarce now.

@temmytanny, could u give me ur e-mail address pls?

its not allowed but you can check my profile and send me private mail,i will reply you tru my own email

abosedekolawole: but uncle temmy, even the npc attestation that i collected is still different from the one the guy posted oooooo. am afraid i hope no be fake them give me. can anyone with npc attestation the one from lagos post his attestation of birth in other to clarify all doubt

Am sorry I don't know much about NPC certificate bt I guess those familiar with it will comment

abosedekolawole: pls oooo, this npc certificate does not look like the one i collected in lagos. pls can someone attest to this

for those with old birth certificate and no issue with it,you can use it.Its acceptable at the embassy. I used it and many more I know used it with no issue at all. But if you feel not comfortable,you can get the NPC,na your money you wan spend

Obatide: Which documents are u referring to pls?
Do u mean we are sending cert? And others

don't send any document oooo ,am just trying to tell you that even if you need send any docment,send photocopy

[quote author=buklan4real@yah]YES.
did u send dem a copy of change of name.
i register with my maiden den stil single. shud i continue with my maiden name or my husband name
my weddn is dis july. aw shud i go about it.

thanks for d concern[/quote]now your husband name.During my own time I sent them a copy of my wedding cert to KCC

Obatide: Hey yah, thats a kind of ruggedity of an African man. GOD will see you through sir.
Is there any other thing we are sending with DS 122, DS 230 & confirmation page?
Anybody could be of help pls

passport photograph but neva send any original document oooo

[quote author=buklan4real@yah]good morning,
pls, does ur wife still maintain her maiden name or she change her name
aw dose it goes wit it.[/quote]my wife change hers to mine since that's the new surname she now bears.You trued sending me a private message right?

Obatide: Thanks temmytanny of Texas, how's holiday 2 day?

HOliday dey for those wey don hammer oooo,i went to work bro(half day job for me today)

Obatide: Please my people,
1. who will sign DS 230 for minors ( our children below the age of 6 yrs)
2. When sending by e-mail, how do we arrange passports ( principal applicant and beneficiaries )
Kindly reply, it's urgently

don't think there is any special thing about passport arrangement,just save each passport with their names. Father will sign for minors

[quote author=adesojiaderemi@]ifanyi ma mind awon boys yen, my perception changed when I now have them on my fb and found out they are complete gentle guys.Meanwhile, can I have your fb name please?[/quote]Haaaaaa! do I look gentle? I will report you to facebook for spying me

[quote author=adesojiaderemi@][/quote]m a civilian oooo not politician

Anthonymighty: Thanks for the advice. Please can you tell me when the next list for 2014 winners will be out. I actually played it for my girlfriend and on may 1st i checked it for her but she is not yet a winner. But i dont know if i will have to be checking periodically or they release names quarterly, monthly or anytime. I will like to know because i have full believe she will win. Thanks in anticipation and keep up the good work

So these are the important things that can make a DV Lottery winner's visa application to be rejected. It is important for you to read the DV Lottery instructions carefully.[/color][/font]

to be contd with: Re-Scheduling Your DV Lottery Interview.

don't put your mind cos 2013 year were promised more winner but none till now.I pray they release new winners cos my own peole too must win ooooo

Gentiger: I am in school enjoying government benefit. I really don't know what you friend gains in controversies. I don't know why he's in the habit of attacking my inputs. He never comes up with original ideas but will research to destroy a selfless service rendered by someone else. It's really an indication some people need to grow up and shed low self-esteem and inferiority complex. I expect Justwise by now to know some people have outlived their usefulness. I really intended to ignore the attention seeker but decided to post this to encourage people to go to school. If your state askes you to wait for one year to qualify, by all means comply, But don't rubbish spirited input because it makes you appear envious. I am concluding on my repory on jobs. This individual wont do the same but will rather research to attack and destroy. Am out of here. Signing out from Los Angeles California.

Am not here to attack your claims but what I think isn't true I wont let it be. You can tell Justwise whatever,i don't care,even if he bans me today I will still remain here to help who so ever I want to help. If you read my last two posts very well,then you will understand why I made sure comment.I never quoted you or mention your name,so why worry?

[quote author=adesojiaderemi@]Temmy, you can attend private school any time and also qualify for federal grant plus loan but community college that is cheaper with other benefits(up to free tuition) requires that you live one year in your county before you can qualify for the full benefit. My wife Started schooling in the fifth month of our arrival, she received federal grant plus loan.[/quote]thank you bros, I made my statement cos a US citizen told me its not possible to school in a state with out stayin in such state in one year. Like I said,i was going to do more research on it.

@all,

I dont think you can start school(schooling that involves financial aids) immediately you get here as claimed by some people. You must be a full one year resident of a state before you do so. I have a US citizen friend at work who migrated from california,i asked about schooling and she said cant start schooling in texas or any other state until she must have stayed one year in that state. The rules according to her apply to all states in US(no exemption).so if a US citizen cant start school in her new state until after one year,i doubt if you a foreign can do so except if you are paying for the school fees in full without aids from govt.
I will stil dig deep and do more research and get back to you all.

nurujay: Hailing all members. I just want to say that having read through ALL 52pages of these posts, I have no single question as everything I have thought of - and several I have not even dreamed of - has been thoroughly debated and discussed to my satisfaction.

Kudos to you all and may God bless the key personalities on this thread. I won't name names... they are known by all.

the main kudos goes to the opener of this thread

femsoj: @Gentiger, the issue of government grant and loan you have been talking about, you have never make it clear to people that they needed to have resided in the state for at least one year before they can have access to the loan and grant to go back to school, or is there policy in California different from what is going on in other States?

I wonder oooo, i dint want to look for trouble thats why i kept quiet,He claimed to have benefited from it after just arriving in US less than 4months. Well, in US anything can Happen
@All,i will keep syaing you should always verify any info you get here before concluding,i will keep saying this cos not all what you get here is true.

Yusmash00: Thanks very much bro. Can you list more foods with pork?

anything can contains meat like pizza,burgers etc, ask b4 u buy or eat.

To all muslim and those that dont eat pork,when you land US,avoid sausages,bacon and co. If you are buying Burger please ask if it contains pork. I dont pork but mistakenly ate it here cos i neva asked before eating it. Am a christian but what about those who are muslim whose religion forbids it? How would they feel if they eat it?
Sorry for the diversion

[quote author=adesojiaderemi@]Bros let no one deceive you, it is not wise to leave your family in US while you come back to naija, it is just like adjourning your case; your wife wont be able to cope with the situation alone even if you are making million in naija.It is better you face it together and tackle it together. I am also a family of five; two heads are better one.When two of you intensify your job search and you are able to get a job you will forget all the struggles.[/quote]well said!

Thomby2k12: My Gentiger, I sent the email to embassy that day, and this is the reply I got from them this morning:
"We need to know if you have completed your medical examination and have received your medical report, before your interview can be rescheduled". Why did they request for this? The e-mail address they used in replying me is different from "lagosIV@state.gov", should I click on reply button in the e-mail to reply them or should I compose a new e-mail using "lagosIV@state.gov"? Thanks for your anticipated answer.

pls dont reschedule at this time of the procesing,its risky.Visa is almost exhausted. Do everything withing your means to go for the interview

genlion: MEMBERS OUT THERE IN THE STATE, IS THERE ANY NEED FOR ONE TO COLLECT THE DRIVERS LICENSE IN NIGERIA AND BRING IT DOWN TO THE STATE? IS IT RELEVANT AND USEFUL AT ALL?

as for texas ooooo,just learn how to drive before you come here,it would make your driving easier and cheaper.

Lizyco: Hello nairalander

My wife and myself had a successful interview this week . After we observe necessary protocols, our interview experience goes thus :

Co - good afternoon
Mywife and Myself - good afternoon. The CO asked me to go and sit down while he interview my wife

CO - what is ur highest level of education
Mywife - OND xxxxxxxxxx

CO - tell me the cources u did in year 1 of ur study
MyWife - xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx she mentioned them without thinking twice

CO - when did u get married
Mywife - she told him with dates

CO - when did ur husband propose to u
Mywife --- xxxxxxx with dates

CO - when did u agree to his proposal
Mywife - xxxxxxxx

CO - when is the first time ur husband visit ur parents
Mywife - she answered with specific date

CO - how come u remember these dates offhand
Mywife - because i love my husband. The CO started to laugh and continue typing on his system

CO - wen did u visit ur husband family last
Mywife - she answered with date. The CO started joking wt my wife and said that she could remember those date because she is an accountant who keep proper records

CO - show me ur wedding album
My wife - she open the album one by one and telling him the people in each pics

CO - show me ur courtship pics
My wife - she showed him

CO - he called me and asked the same questions he asked my wife
Myself - i answered him satisfactorily

CO - congratulation. I will approve ur visa
Mywife and myself - thkss and God bless you


I will like to add that my wife WAEC certificate got burnt in a fire incidence and we submit only online print out and it was accepted without raising any questions.

My special thks goes to all of u on this thread for valuable information u r posting. I love u all and i wish those that have not go for the interview, good luck on the day of their interviews. Pray well and be confident.

congrats