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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by ttmacoy: 1:58pm On Jul 05, 2015

Applications to change from B-2 status to F-1 status are given special attention by INS. Therefore, there are several things prospective students can do to minimize the risk of their application being denied:
Courts have found that enrolling in school or applying for a change in status only a short time after entry to the United States may demonstrate an individual's preconceived intent to be a student and that the individual did not, in fact, truthfully enter the country as a visitor. If USCIS believe this to be the case, an application to change status will be denied. To protect against this happening, even if a student changes his/her mind shortly after entering the U.S. DO NOT enroll in a school or apply to change status too quickly after entering the U.S. At most, enroll in school only part-time, and delay an application to change status until only a few weeks before the visitor's visa expires.
If the USCIS believes that an applicant's intention to study arose after entry in B-2 status, it will usually approve a change from B-2 to F-1. However, if USCIS has any doubt, it will often request further evidence, either from the student or from the school, as to the dates the student first contacted the school, applied to the school, and was accepted to the school, to determine whether a preconceived intent to study existed. Individuals who enter the United States in B-2 status and who have either already applied to schools or are carrying school records with them and applying for a status change shortly after entry will be denied a change to F-1 status.
A person who has a "prospective student" endorsement or annotation on his/her B-2 visa should routinely be able to obtain a change to F-1 status. If an individual planning to visit the United States thinks there is any chance he/she might want to attend school in the U.S., when applying for a Visitor's visa a "prospective student" endorsement should be requested. This would be noted directly on the visa, so that if the individual does apply for a change in status there is little chance that Immigration might deny the request . . . at least, not for "preconceived intent" to attend school.

DeeTus:
Yes because certificates are not classified illegal exhibits unless if they are fake.

Second, on a tourist visa, she has the human rights to sight-see and go to a school, get admission with her credentials and return home to apply for an F1 visa.

Aside what Bigfrancis said, let me tell you the honest truth, she may not get a non-immigrant visa anymore due to this record and it really sucks.

No VO would be at ease to approve her non-immigrant visa probably out of "crowded intent". Believe me because her intent to return home after an intended trip has been jeopardized.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by ttmacoy: 1:58pm On Jul 05, 2015

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by ttmacoy: 1:54pm On Jul 05, 2015

Doesn't that depend on what she claims she is going to do in the US?

You do know you can be issued a prospective students B1 visa if you made it clear you are going to the US to check out potential schools.

I don't think she has a case because immigration would have cancelled her visa based on the conviction she isn't going got holidays and rather has the objective of converting to F1 status or even use the certificates to work illegally. This can easily be ascertained by not being able to clearly explain what tourist things she is going to do or her story not supported with what is in her suitcase etc.

DeeTus:
Yes because certificates are not classified illegal exhibits unless if they are fake.

Second, on a tourist visa, she has the human rights to sight-see and go to a school, get admission with her credentials and return home to apply for an F1 visa.

Aside what Bigfrancis said, let me tell you the honest truth, she may not get a non-immigrant visa anymore due to this record and it really sucks.

No VO would be at ease to approve her non-immigrant visa probably out of "crowded intent". Believe me because her intent to return home after an intended trip has been jeopardized.

Family › Re: Men Can You Do This For Your Wife Or Girlfriend? Photo by ttmacoy: 12:07pm On Jul 04, 2015

really?

And if she was sick and can wash it for herself?

Sassybae:
Dat man is cursed, disgrace 2men

Politics › Re: Is CNN Mocking The APC In This Tweet? (Photo) by ttmacoy: 12:02pm On Jul 04, 2015

This may be part of the problem where we keep thinking we are more powerful than we really are.

Our military has been weakened by decades of poor investment and corruption. We are not as powerful as maybe we once was or we think we are.

Same we keep making statements that make me realise we think we are richer as a country than we really are.
Nigeria is not that rich. We have the potential to be richer, but we are not. This is a very important point as understanding this and where exactly we stand makes planning for progress more realistic and possible.

LadyBoss1:
Why wont CNN mock us
Common bomo harram dey take us play a whole GIANT of AFRica infact its making me sick self

We powerful enough to kill all of them off .. Can u imagine nigeria be looking weak with this ish. Buhari should do something about this asap

Travel › Re: American Citizenship Filing by ttmacoy: 11:03am On Jul 03, 2015

Yeah employment based and spouse of US citizen are the quickest categories, followed by spouse of green card holders, then other families etc. brother/sister of US citizen is the last category hence why it takes so long.

Whilst the green card wait for employment based isn't that long, getting to the point of being able to apply takes a while as well i.e. you would at least have worked for a few years on work permit (H1/L1) before the company sponsors you for green card etc.

tpiander:
^interesting, seems employment based visa has the fastest processing time.

Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Employers Making Things Difficult For Job Seekers Everyday by ttmacoy: 6:49pm On Jul 02, 2015

I agree with you that establishing a business when you have expertise is a good option if you have good ideas and the passion.

What I am against is this mantra of telling all the youth to go set up a business. No experience, no expertise nothing. Most successful businesses are set up to make a difference, or based on a passion and not just for survival or for money.

I also maintain you can be rich and successful if your skillset is in building and managing businesses rather than being an entrepreneur. You need to recognize your strength and skillset.

You mention Eko hospitals as an example. Dr Eneli qualified as a doctor in 1964 and didn't set up Eko hospitals until 1982. That's many solid years of experience which not only gives you the maturity and knowledge to manage the business, but also gives credibility when you nee to raise funds. It also means he would have a lot more contacts compared to a graduate hence my point why this mantra of telling everyone to set up a business especially as they finish school is wrong.

Now its all about money, and quick mentality. I knew Tayo Aderinokun of blessed memory and I remember he spoke about when they started GTBank. They had a vision of building an organization that would outlive them. We no longer have such visions anymore and it's all about quick bucks. Just do business to make money. Such businesses do not last and will not make an impact.

I am not saying being an entrepreneur isn't good, all I am saying is there are different roles to be played and you need to understand your strengths and where you can make the most impact rather than following a band wagon of setting up business just because that us the latest thing to do.

elohorayodele:
Good we both agree with each other now that we understand our points.
No matter your profession or level of professionalism, establishing a biz/consultancy even if its by the side and you are still in paid employment will increase your income and help the nation's teeming unemployed (more jobs will be created) We need scientists, we need researchers, we need doctors, we need public policy experts, we need engineers to work 8-6, we also need them to be entrepreneurs.
For example how many doctor under employment earns under any govt/private hospital in Nigeria earns a higher income than the Drs who put together EKO hospital? Read the history below

Eko Hospital Limited was itself a successor to Mercy Specialist Clinic, which had operated successfully between 1977 and 1982. the practice has been growing in bounds due to the total commitment and dedication of the partners and staff and the high level of reputation and customer goodwill enjoyed. With a four storey (40 bed capacity clinic situated at Ebute-Meta, Lagos in 1977, the company has grown into a multi-service and multi-location hospital with operations in Ikeja, Ikoyi, Central Lagos, Surulere, etc. to cover the entire Lagos area.

The EKPOCORP PLC, an acronym of the first letters of the founder’s surnames in alphabetical order i.e. “E” for ENELI, (Dr. A.C Eneli, deceased), “K” for KUKU (Dr. S.F. Kuku) and “O” for OBIORA (Mr. A.A.A Obiora) is a successor to Eko Hospital limited established in 1982 as a Joint Medical Practice patterned after both a teaching hospital as a Medical Center.
In 1988, a Management Agreement was signed between Eko Hospital, Ikeja Ltd. And the Eko Hospital Limited whereby Eko Hospital Limited, was to manage Eko Hospital Limited. In 1988 the management agreement culminated into the sales of all assets and liabilities of Eko Hospital Ikeja to Eko Hospital Limited. In compliance with the Companied and Allied Matter Decree 1990, the company by a special resolution passed in 1991 was re-registered as a Public Limited Liability Company (PLC), by a Board resolution in 1994 and approved at the Annual General Meeting; the Eko Hospital Plc was changed to Ekocorp Plc.

The Hospital has grown in leaps and bounds within twenty-five years. Today’s, there are two full-fledged hospitals located at Ikeja & Surulere in Lagos. The ikeja facility is a private teaching hospital of 130 beds and state of the art equipment. It is a tertiary institution with a wide range of therapeutic and diagnostic equipments. The Surulere hospital is a 40 bed Secondary healthcare facility. A third hospital is currently under construction at the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. A diagnostic centre and Clinic is operational in Ikoyi of Lagos.

http://ekohospitals.com/history/

They could have just preferred to be 'just' Doctors but they chose to be entrepreneurial in their field

Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Employers Making Things Difficult For Job Seekers Everyday by ttmacoy: 5:31pm On Jul 02, 2015

Your last post sheds more light on where you are coming from and i agree that with the way things are in Nigeria now, there is a lot more working against the youth as they struggle to get on the career ladder and work their way up.

There definitely are companies which would offer stock options in Nigeria but i agree not that many. Many of the senior execs in Nigeria will have stock options as that is an effective way to align the interests of the executive with the shareholders.

I still maintain though that we need more than businesses in Nigeria for development. We need scientists, we need researchers, we need doctors, we need public policy experts, we need engineers, we need transportation experts, etc all dedicated to their chosen profession and we also need entrepreneurs and business managers. We need them all and cannot keep preaching for everyone to be an entrepreneur irrespective of their strengths or passion.

elohorayodele:
you are right, they are all successful. But what coy in Nigeria(Africa) will offer you stock options to get to this level? He didn't school in Africa and speaks german and french.Now let's bring it home, in Nigeria which billionaire is not an entrepreneur?

If you want to be like Thidjane: how many languages can you speak, in what and where were you educated?

Thidjane was born with a silver spoon (Thiam was born in Côte d'Ivoire. He is a descendant of two prominent families from Senegal and Cote d'Ivoire. On his mother’s side, he is a descendant of Yamousso, after whom the capital of Côte d'Ivoire, Yamoussoukro, is named. Thiam's mother, Marietou, was the niece of Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the founder and first President of Côte d'Ivoire.[7]

His father, Amadou Thiam, a journalist, was born in Senegal and emigrated to Côte d'Ivoire in 1947. He supported Houphouet-Boigny in his fight for the independence of the country and served more than 10 years in the Ivorian cabinet after independence. He was a Grand Officier de la Legion d’honneur, France’s highest order of decoration.[8] Tidjane’s uncle, Habib Thiam, was Prime Minister of Senegal for more than 10 years and also served as President of the National Assembly.

In 1982 Thiam was the first Ivorian to pass the entrance examination to the École Polytechnique in Paris. In 1984, he graduated from the École Polytechnique and in 1986 from the École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Paris where he was top of his class)

Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Employers Making Things Difficult For Job Seekers Everyday by ttmacoy: 4:41pm On Jul 02, 2015

Are you saying the likes of Marissa or thidjane are not successful? Or is the mark of success making it to the top 100 list huh

Yes they are paid in stock because they are executive level and they started as employers and worked up to achieve that so they are rich through employment. The stock forms part of their compensation from their employer doesn't it?

I don't get what you mean about Thidjane. We are in July now so he is already CEO. Thidjane worked with Mckinsey before being appointed minister so he started as an employer and it was the skills and experience he built there that enabled him to be minister and eventually head prudential and now credit Suisse. He may not be on top 100 richest list but he is damn successful and a role model to me.

elohorayodele:
Steve Ballmer joined Microsoft on June 11, 1980, and became Microsoft's 30th employee, the first business manager hired by Gates.
Ballmer was initially offered a salary of $50,000 as well as a percentage of ownership of the company. When Microsoft was incorporated in 1981, Ballmer owned 8 percent of the company (is that what you call an employee? he was a part owner of the biz)

Sandberg's executive compensation for FY 2011 was $300,000 base salary plus $30,491,613 in FB shares.[27] According to her Form 3, she also owns 38,122,000 stock options and restricted stock units (worth approx. $1.45 billion as of mid-May 2012) that will be completely vested by May 2022, subject to her continued employment through the vesting date.[28]
Another billionaire as a result of stock options in a coy. not just salaries

Marissa_Mayer is not a billionaire (she is employee no 20 in google though)
Salary $117 million over 5 years;[2] $36.6 million for first six months.[3]
Net worth Increase US$300 million[4]

idjane Thiam (born 29 July 1962)[1] is a French Ivorian BUSINESSMAN and former politician who will become the Chief Executive of Credit Suisse in June 2015.[

Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Employers Making Things Difficult For Job Seekers Everyday by ttmacoy: 4:35pm On Jul 02, 2015

Was he an enterpenuer?

He was employee number 30 as you said so he was employed.

The problem is we don't want to spend time building expertise and experience anymore and we all want it now now now.

Even Warren buffet worked after his MBA before starting business based on the experience he developed

Folk Adeola, Tayo Aderjnkkun worked at Cotinental Merchant Bank and developed expertise and experience. Express setting up Gtbank. But now we just want it quick quick. Castigate for anyone who goes down the professional route.

Steve balmer worked at Procter and gamble and joined Microsoft after his mba. He started as an employer

elohorayodele:
Steve Ballmer joined Microsoft on June 11, 1980, and became Microsoft's 30th employee, the first business manager hired by Gates.
Ballmer was initially offered a salary of $50,000 as well as a percentage of ownership of the company. When Microsoft was incorporated in 1981, Ballmer owned 8 percent of the company (is that what you call an employee? he was a part owner of the biz)

Sandberg's executive compensation for FY 2011 was $300,000 base salary plus $30,491,613 in FB shares.[27] According to her Form 3, she also owns 38,122,000 stock options and restricted stock units (worth approx. $1.45 billion as of mid-May 2012) that will be completely vested by May 2022, subject to her continued employment through the vesting date.[28]
Another billionaire as a result of stock options in a coy. not just salaries

Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Employers Making Things Difficult For Job Seekers Everyday by ttmacoy: 4:14pm On Jul 02, 2015

Steve Balmer joined Microsoft as an employer and is worth $21bn.

Sherly Sandberg joined Facebook as an employer and is a billionaire.

Marissa Meyer joined Yahoo after years at google as an employer and is a billionaire,

That is only in the tech world.

Close to home Thidjane Thiam from Ivory Coast is current CEO of credit Suisse, and while he may not be top 100 richest list he is very well to do.

Please stop deceiving yourself you must be an entrepreneur to make it in life.

Also you do know many people just want to be able to live good lives and provide for their families, have opportunities etc and are not aiming for top 100 richest list?

There are people who are good entrepreneurs e.g. Richard Branson but who are poor at building those ideas to successful corporations which create more wealth for others. That's where successful business people come in to partner with the entrepreneurs. There is a place for everyone.

Let's take nairaland and facebook for example. Partnering with good business minded people is what makes the difference between the likes of facebook which has grown exponentially, coming up with new products every day and created over 1000 millionaires when it went public to nairaland which started about same time as facebook and whilst Seun may be doing well for himself finacially, there is a lot more scope to make an impact.

elohorayodele:
Many people are rich from salary- Name anyone among the top 100 richest in the world or in africa that's an 8-6 worker?

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Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Employers Making Things Difficult For Job Seekers Everyday by ttmacoy: 2:17pm On Jul 02, 2015

I remember seeing something similar from access bank as well

elnino2015:
It's FBN Microfinance, a subsidiary of First Bank.

Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Employers Making Things Difficult For Job Seekers Everyday by ttmacoy: 2:10pm On Jul 02, 2015

We all do trade by barter lol

Not everyone can and should be entrepreneurs. We need scientists, we need researchers etc as well as business men.

agrovick:
What happens when everyone becomes an entrepreneur?

Jobs/Vacancies › Re: Employers Making Things Difficult For Job Seekers Everyday by ttmacoy: 3:38am On Jul 02, 2015

What's up with this salary can't make you rich and everyone must do business mentality all over nairaland?

Not everyone via cut out for business and besides a very very large proportion of businesses fail within 2-3 years.

Also saying salary cannot make you rich is deceiving. There are many rich people from salary.

In summary some people will make it owning their business, others will make it being an expert in certain areas helping those with business ideas to grow it into corporations.

elohorayodele:
beta plan towards starting your own biz and become an employer too.

Salary can not make you wealthy n rich

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Travel › Re: American Citizenship Filing by ttmacoy: 3:15am On Jul 02, 2015*

You can check here yourself to confirm the priority date for your category.

At the moment they are working on applications submitted October 2002 so just over 14 year wait for a Nigerian being sponsored as bro/sis of a citizen.

http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/approved/checkdate.html

ajawkeh:
Good afternoon peeps,pls I want to know how long it takes for an american citizen to file for his/her siblings;younger brother to be precise.Anyone with experience or d idea can pls explain.thanks

Politics › Re: Bloomberg - US Think Tank Calls Buhari "Baba Go Slow" by ttmacoy: 1:04am On Jul 02, 2015

http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-07-01/macy-s-cuts-ties-to-donald-trump-after-remarks-about-mexicans

http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-06-29/donald-trump-once-got-fleeced-in-mexico-he-s-still-very-angry-

SirLegal:
Blomberg and their report. They should all go and sit down. The won't report about Donald Trump's useless racist comments about the Mexicans in the US.

Sai Baba

Politics › Re: Bloomberg - US Think Tank Calls Buhari "Baba Go Slow" by ttmacoy: 1:01am On Jul 02, 2015

Firstly USA did not install Buhari, you Nigerians voted him in because you were fed up with Jonathan and believed in his promise of change.

Second USA is not complaining, the magazine is only reporting what Nigerians are saying about Buhari. If you spend just 15 mins on nairaland you will see how Nigerians abuse him and call him baba go slow and worse.

Karlman:
USA should stop complaining, they did their best to undermine Jonathan & install one of our Ancestors in his place.

What were they thinking & expecting in the first place?

Foreign Affairs › Re: US Gay Marriage: Robert Mugabe Asks Obama's Hand In Marriage by ttmacoy: 11:35am On Jun 30, 2015

What a hypocrite. So Nigeria is on 1st class plane to heaven. Keep decieving yourself.

Chiefia:
Glad African leaders now having say on theirs..! USA d 1st class route to hell fire...Obama is a devil incarnate!

Travel › Re: When They Deported My Cousin From The UK! by ttmacoy: 7:09am On Jun 30, 2015

How do they despise Nigerians undecided

icedbeatz:
Hahahahahaha bros you don experience am before? but on the England ain't shitt they despise naija peeps like hell

Business › Re: Nigeria Replaces Saudi Arabia As Top Crude Oil Supplier To India by ttmacoy: 2:28pm On Jun 26, 2015

You are not enjoying any good governance please. You are the top suppliers to India because Nigeria due to desperation from falling government revenue (to the extent they have to borrow to pay sakaries) is selling oil at discounts and offering credit concessions just to sell oil and get some revenue.

That's not good governance. The likes of KSA are not that desperate because they invested and saved a lot during the boom years and can withstand the drop in revenue. Nigeria simply cannot and is desperately trying to gain market share.

Pope22:
We are now enjoying the good governance of Goodluck Jonathan!!

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Business › Re: Nigeria Replaces Saudi Arabia As Top Crude Oil Supplier To India by ttmacoy: 2:08pm On Jun 26, 2015

Has nothing to do with baba and everything to do with Nigeria heavily discounting the price of their crude oil just to gain market share.

There are a lot of countries producing oil now and the only competitive advantage comes from selling cheap. Nigeria misused the oil boom of the past few years to properly invest in the country and are now running helter-skelter selling oil for cheap.

Oil prices have dropped for Nigeria’s premium over Brent in recent months, which have made the former more attractive to importers. Over the weekend, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation reduced the prices of Nigeria’s crude oil grades to their lowest in over a decade as the West African nation fights for international market share.

Not only are we selling for cheap, but we have to give credit concession as it is a buyers market.

Owing to the frantic competition for Asian buyers, India, THISDAY learnt, has taken the unusual step of asking Nigeria to offer it a 90-day credit line if it must continue to buy her crude oil.

BashirAhmad1:
All this happening even before Baba appoint his cabinets, really there are bright future ahead. I see Nigeria taking over everything from other countries. I see Nigeria becoming one of the world super power. I see Nigeria competing with USA, UK, KSA and rest. I see hope filled all over Nigerians' faces.

Baba can do it!

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Politics › Re: Some Insane Military Training Around The World. by ttmacoy: 11:21am On Jun 24, 2015

For the love of your country

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I must say though Americans love their armed forces. They are well appreciated and tend to have work and school programs for when they exit the army.

bist:
All these for how much?

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Politics › Re: FG And States Shared N409.354bn Yesterday by ttmacoy: 10:51am On Jun 24, 2015

Think about it. Does you getting your monthly salary mean you have savings and assets?

The government's revenue does not cover recurring expenses anymore since the fall in revenue from oil hence savings has been depletes just to meet recurring expenses to the extent the last government had to borrow to pay salaries.

Danger here is the revenue shared is not enough to save after recurring expenses or even spend on capital expenditure.

I know you may not like buhari, I don't but all this petty abuse is ridiculous and shows how we are not one country.

Mogidi:
I thought Buhari met an empty treasury?

Travel › Re: Should I Resign To Study In The US, UK Or Just Stay Back In Nigeria? by ttmacoy: 2:02pm On Jun 20, 2015

Not exactly especially when you consider the top schools.

But I recommend the US too because the UK has too many EU citizens ad options hence Nigerians have a hard time getting a job after studies

coolhamid:
Bro , you are on the right track ...
I will advise you to try schools in the United states because their tuition fees is low compared to schools in UK, AUSTRALIA.

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Career › Re: About Relocating To Nigeria From The United States by ttmacoy: 3:22pm On Jun 16, 2015

Not exactly true. Depends on what job you have in the US.

Also many reputable companies and multi nationals will ensure you pay the correct amount of tax in Nigeria compared to the smaller ones who don't care.

On a like for like basis, you earn a lot more in the US. When I say like for like I mean banker to banker, doctor to doctor etc not comparing a menial job worker in the US to a professional in Nigeria as we like to do here on nairaland.

He said he will be getting an MBA. Can you compare MBA salaries in Nigeria to the US?

aldame:
Certainly working in Nigeria is more beneficial financially than in the US because of tax. I am happy that your mind is in the E&P company. Please note however that activities are however at its lowest ebb because of the oil price and impact of the management in the past few years. It will seems to me that you are a young graduate, I will therefore suggest if you can secure a job with Exxon/Chevron or any other upstream company in US and be transferred to Nigeria. Better as an expat staff but even as local you are better off.

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Career › Re: About Relocating To Nigeria From The United States by ttmacoy: 3:18pm On Jun 16, 2015

hahahahahaha busted...

Megaphone:
either this guy is a jokin or something else. see what he postedin 2013-

Good morning Nairalanders and thanks all for ur wonderful time here. Pls I will need u guys/ladies to assist me here. I currently have a visiting visa to d US (B1/B2 category) and someone told me it is possible to change the status of the visa to student in d USA. Meanwhile the person does not ve a clue how she can help bt told me she has heard it done b4 in d US. Pls I will like people that ve either done this before or that ve heard or can be of help to comment on this. I will greatly appreciate all suggestions. Thanks and God bless everyone. God bless nairaland

now youre already a naturalized citizen abi?

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Career › Re: About Relocating To Nigeria From The United States by ttmacoy: 3:14pm On Jun 16, 2015

"For some, relocating to Nigeria has been the best thing that ever happened to them and to some it turned out to be a nightmare."

This to me is the best advice I have seen here.There is no one size fits all, you need to decide based on your current situation in the US and what you can in Nigeria to determine which is best for you.

Btw your statement "life in the U.S to me is monkey dey work baboon dey chop" makes me laugh and wonder if you realize that Nigeria is the common people dey work, politicians and their friends they steal all the money stash am abroad.

BayoAdex:
Good morning everyone, I am an American naturalized citizen and currently a studying chemical engineering in the United States. My plan is to relocate to Nigeria after the completion of my program (plus an MBA) with the aim of working in a top oil and gas/petrochemical firm, as life in the U.S to me is "monkey dey work baboon dey chop".

Please I need your candid advise whether relocating to Nigeria is something reasonable. By the way I used to live in Lagos and Ibadan, I left Nigeria about 5 years ago so I pretty much still have a feel. Please Engineers in the house and my honorable people, I need your advise. Thank you.

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Education › Re: Five Reasons Not To Apply To A UK University by ttmacoy: 12:44pm On Jun 15, 2015

Poland, Ukraine over the UK? lol agent at work

deucelaw:
I agree with the OP.Its overated...Just incase anyone wants to study abroad. Uk, Germany, Poland, Canada, Ukraine, US etc...u could make a request to midstrom.ridge@gmail.com. You wont regret u did.

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Education › Re: Five Reasons Not To Apply To A UK University by ttmacoy: 12:43pm On Jun 15, 2015

Just saw your points, sums up what i was trying to say perfectly.

Ofcourse the UK as with any country wants only the best to remain in it's country and contribute.

dustydee:
To make a blanket statement that there are no jobs is simply not true. There are jobs for those with the right mindset. The unemployment rate is a combination of different factors. A visit to some job boards will show you that there are tens of thousands of jobs. I know for a fact that the big four each have over 1000 vacancies which they struggle to fill each year. One of the reasons foreign student don’t get jobs after graduation is because in their minds “there are no jobs”.

You are right that the UK government are tightening immigration rules. There are however about 20000 tier 2 visa places every year. Are you aware that the places remained unfilled for the past few years?
You have about 18 months to look for a job in the UK. The mistake most people make is that they wait till they finish their program before looking for jobs. The UK system doesn’t work that way. You start looking for a job when you commence your program (I am assuming a masters degree program). Most big companies complete their recruitment process for September start around February (Just when you start your second semester). The key is applying early as most companies operate on a “first come first served basis”.

The visa and the school fees are high but the standard of education is high.

Discrimination, just like everywhere else in the world.

I believe everyone leaving his country to study elsewhere should have a purpose which usually is to be a better person. If the cost to you is not commensurate with the benefits, look elsewhere.

NB: I am talking from experience.

Education › Re: Five Reasons Not To Apply To A UK University by ttmacoy: 12:32pm On Jun 15, 2015

While i agree that the UK is not a good choice for international students now, I disagree with many of your points especially number 1.

The main reason Nigerians struggle is not becuase of unemployment but simply because access to the EU for UK means Nigerians are very far down the pecking order as any UK company who requires graduates has access not only to the top universities in the UK, but also Europe i.e. Germany France etc.

This is also not helped by the fact that the bulk of Nigerians go to universities lower down the rankings. Please look at all the London Met Universities, East London Universities, South Banks etc, full of Nigerians.Then Look at the LSEs, the UCLs, The Oxfords - very few Nigerians and full of Chinese and Indians who understand the value of the brand better. There really is no incentive for any company (aside those who are looking for chap labour) to spend time and money recruiting you and sponsoring you for a work permit. It will be a hard sell to convince the home office that they could not find any UK or EU citizen to fill the role.

My point is we need to stop this trend of flocking to Universities in the UK (and even US) which have easy entry requirements and are cheap - is the trend now, if you don't believe me please visit the travel section on nairaland. Even the US, most people want a cheap school with no GRE or Toelf requirements. please tell me what level of university will you get?

A rule of thumb, if the university has to come to Nigeria to advertise then it is not worth it in my opinion. Infact the guideline I gave my sister when she was coming for her masters was if the university has to go through clearing to fill up it's places each year, then it is a NO.

You mention immigration rules, well the US rules are even more complex for work permits. Do you know how hard it is to get a H1 visa now? Can you even file a H1 or L1 visa without a lawyer? I have just been through the L1 visa process and I can attest to the fact it is more complex that the UK immigration process. I never used a lawyer in the UK.

Many Nigerian students also don't understand the recruitment process/cycle in the UK and especially those coming for a 1 year masters are in a very very disadvantaged poison as recruitment starts about September when you just started your course which means while you are trying to settle down etc, you miss the recruitment cycle which makes your getting a job harder. The US has the advantage here where some of the masters programs are about 2 years which gives time to adapt.
For those on undergraduate courses, they need to understand the importance of internships. With internships many students would get graduate roles before they graduate, but the average Nigerian would be focused on working through the summer for money instead.

In summary we need to apply common sense here, if you are a going to a top school, have top grades and credentials and understand and are ready to go through the recruitment cycle you will get a job as you stand out. if not then do not go as you will struggle.

greenhouse2012:
You have probably seen the adverts on Linda’s blog and newspapers and you thinking may be its time to go and study abroad, in the UK. However, before you take that huge leap, take a step back and evaluate your options. Having studied the system I have come up with the following reasons why studying in the UK is not as attractive as it is painted.

1. There are no Jobs
It is the dream of everyone going to study abroad to get to practice their skills in the environment where they have learned them. Unfortunately, however, for migrants coming to study in the UK, the chances of getting a job after completion of their study are very slim and there a few reasons for this. But most importantly is that there are simply no Jobs. The UK has an unemployment rate of about 6% and there are about 1 million UK citizens receiving job seekers allowance. So you see, jobs are difficult to come by.

2. Immigration Rules
The immigration rules in the UK are quite complex and sometimes even officials in the universities do not understand many of these rules as it is none of their business. The UK immigration system has been deliberately designed to deter migrants from coming into the country. Unlike in the past, the Tier 4 student Visa does not have enough time allowance for foreign students to apply for Jobs and attend interviews after the completion of their study. You would usually on get between 2-4 months to stay after handing-in you dissertation. This is usually not enough time. In addition, to be eligible for a job interview, the company must ensure that there is no suitable UK citizen for that job. This is almost always impossible except for few fields such as medicine and nursing.

3. Excessive Visa application fees and expensive tuition
Applying for a Tier 4 student Visa could be a nightmare. At present, it costs £322 (NGN 100000). This is excluding costs associated with planning, consulting and logistics. In addition, you have to have a “maintenance fund” in your bank account for 28 consecutive days at least 31 days before your Visa application. This includes a full year tuition fee which could be about £12000 (NGN 3.6 Million) and living expenses of about £10000 (NGN 3 Million). These are definitely not easy to come by, even by well to do UK Citizens. More recently, there has also been an addition of a “Health Surcharge” of about £150 pound (NGN 50000) a year and you don’t get a refund if during the year you do not use the health system.
In terms of Tuition fees, the average tuition fee for a non-UK citizen for most one-year courses is about £12000 (NGN 3.6 Million) which is about twice the amount a UK citizen pays for the same course.

4. Discrimination
Although not overt, there is a subtle but palpable air of discrimination towards immigrants in the UK, more so in recent years where many people face financial hardships. Many UK citizens have been made to believe that immigrants are the cause of their difficulties, however many independent studies would disprove this. The truth however remains that many Britons would prefer that you stay back in your home country.

5. It is not worth the hassle
Considering the financial implications, job prospects and the shock associated with relocating, it is only wise to think and think again before taking that step towards coming to the UK to study. Even UK citizens with all the benefits they have being citizens do not find it easy coping with their own system.
UK universities make money off immigrants hence the widespread media campaigns and open days, however they do not influence policies in a positive way so as to make it a wise investment for young people hoping to break new ground. Therefore, before you take that step, think, “Would I be better-off investing the money and resources in other more fruitful ventures?”
This is not to discourage you. Many people come to the UK and settle in nicely, but you must weigh the pros against the cons before you take your decisions.

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Politics › Re: Unemployed, Poor Nigerians To Get N5000 Monthly – FG by ttmacoy: 11:05pm On Jun 14, 2015

Compared to the population of Nigeria we are not as rich as you think if the wealth is evenly distributed.

wachakuta:
Wind of Change....

And to be sincere dis con3 is DAMN rich.. asin walai Nigeria is very rich, if we can harness our resources and eliminate corruption, I'm sure FG will be able to pay more than 5k monthly sef...

If u ain't happy wiv dis Govt u have my permission to stay sober for d rest of ur miserable life...

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Christianity Etc › Re: How Do I Tell People I Am An Atheist? Help! by ttmacoy: 1:18pm On Jun 14, 2015*

If we are honest with ourselves, majority of the so called believers in Nigeria are hypocrites.

They sin everyday yet claim to be believers and put God's name in every conversation. The church in Nigeria has been turned into a materialistic prosperity driven machine to milk people dry. Many of the people in church in Nigeria today are there for the hope of miracles not to really workshop God.

We have allowed religion to become an excuse for laziness in Nigeria. A situation where a western country will strive to find a solution to a problem, we leave it to God that God will do it. We spend so much time and money in church seeking help (not worshipong) that we spend on research, development etc.

Nigeria has one the highest number of churches per people and Sq ft in the world, yet we are so corrupt, and I don't see the benefits in the country.

Let a pastor announce people to donate for the chance of being blessed financially and see how people will troop out ignoring one simple fact, where is this money you expect to get coming from.

We have been brainwashed in Nigeria. Even the people who brought religion to Nigeria do not do it the way you do.

If you are a real believer you would be comfortable enough to accept other people's beliefs. It doesn't mean you have to believe what they believe but the annoying reaction of labelling someone who claims to be an atheist as evil etc shoes how unsecured people really are in yourself and your religion.

There are 6 billion people in the world, so don't expect only people who practice Christianity like Nigerians will make heaven.

2dillu2:
nobody will kill you because of being an atheist here in northern 9ja I don't know which north you are talking about

Pascal181:
My dear frnd,ignorance is not an excuse. The judgement day is coming and u will be give account of everyting u re doing. Pls believe in Christ and be saved.

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