Family › Re: Boy's Converstaion With His 'Deadbeat' Dad About Christmas Gift Sparks Debate by TWoods(m): 10:00pm On Dec 29, 2022 |
All 3 are completely in the wrong. |
Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by TWoods(m): 8:30pm On Dec 29, 2022 |
BeauBragnar11: Pls folks, Are there still visa appointment slots available I was Denied visa on December 15th, and I immediately filled another DS-160 and paid a new visa fee....but till date its still showing "No Appointment Date Available"... On my profile...it's that how it is for everyone Or is there something I'm not doing right??
Please I'd appreciate your inputs, as I'm in a very tight corner.....
Thanks You should defer your admission to next fall. |
Travel › Re: 270k Giveaway To Lucky Nairalanders by TWoods(m): 7:54am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Ihatebuhariwith: You sounds nice but it's a giveaway, anybody can get it.. It was just a piece of advice. I happen to disagree with the “anybody can get it idea” when that money can help those who are regulars on the very thread that got him where he is today. The vast majority here don’t even know the thread he is talking about. |
Travel › Re: 270k Giveaway To Lucky Nairalanders by TWoods(m): 7:47am On Dec 29, 2022 |
Of course everyone posting in the first 1-2 pages wants first come first served… because that means THEY get the money.  My suggestion for a fair award is to go to the US student visa page and pick the top 10 or 27 folks there who are consistently helping provide advice and help. You can also include posters who may be struggling with paying application fees. Most of those asking for money here contribute zero to the very thread that supported you 10 years ago. |
Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by TWoods(m): 12:41am On Dec 29, 2022 |
CallMeByMyName: Thank you sir. I just saw another response regards to my question, that my brother do not need to go to the school for the transfer, that the new school can do the transfer via SEVIS website? How true is this information. Again anyone in Oklahoma state university? Your brother’s visa is tied to the school starting January 3, if your brother does not travel on that visa, he’ll likely need to reapply for another visa. |
Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by TWoods(m): 12:38am On Dec 29, 2022 |
LawyerBB: Good evening everyone, please am still trying to understand the page, am new but a brother referred me here, I want to schedule appointment but I don't have money yet can I schedule and pay towards the day of the interview(for US) I hate to say it but if you’re struggling to gather cash for a visa application fee, how do you think you have money to fend for yourself when you get here? |
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: What Did You Do With Your First Salary? by TWoods(m): 4:28pm On Dec 28, 2022 |
I paid my bills, used some for play money and saved the rest. |
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: What Did You Do With Your First Salary? by TWoods(m): 4:27pm On Dec 28, 2022 |
ccffwx: I still remember that I sowed all as my first fruit to God. Sadly that’s what you think you did. In reality, your pastor spent it on himself… |
Travel › Re: My Worst Xmas Experience Ever. A Case Of Uk by TWoods(m): 1:31am On Dec 28, 2022 |
chukxie: Abroad life get as e be. You get all the amenities of life but oftentimes forfeit the close knit community lifestyle one has built in Nigeria. Truth be told na availability of basic amenities and security of lives and properties keep people for abroad. The things we 'kabash and reskete' at vigils and church services for in Nigeria na normal normal for abroad. It's painful say our leaders don institutionalized poverty thereby making it a political tool for political campaigns. If our leaders fit have the fear of God for once and begin upgrade Nigeria with the billions of Naira at the disposal, Nigerians go japa-less. I miss Nigeria but the level of insecurity, Kidnappings that way dey scare me walahi. Imagine 40+ people slaughtered in Southern Kaduna and el -Rufai the dwarf of a governor hasn't moved a finger! May Nigeria get it right in 2023! Amen! The Nigerian communities aren’t really as close knit as we claim. Here in the US, a large number of Americans live and work within a few miles of their extended family. Many have annual family get togethers and thanksgiving/Christmas holidays are strictly family time. That isn’t the case with Nigerians. Closeness isn’t what we have, it’s a tendency for chaos, being overly involved in the lives of our neighbors and restlessness. |
Travel › Re: My Worst Xmas Experience Ever. A Case Of Uk by TWoods(m): 9:08pm On Dec 27, 2022 |
koife: Hello nairalanders, I am particularly compelled to pen this down as I observe my first Xmas away from nja. Omo forget, nja get swag, community life and it's much fun there during this time of the year. Yeah, we have our own bad side, but mehn, our social and family life is none to compare with. Can you imagine, a whole Xmas, the place be like say na curfew Dem declare... Everybody "on your own". Mall shut, pubs shut, kababs, shut, no taxi....everywhere dead. D one wia pain me pass na say I never carry eye see my flatmate since two days now. Abi this people normal so, or abi na over civilization dey worry Dem? I am so bored and tired that I had to drive out and to my greatest surprise na dead dry town I see. If na nja I dey so, na steady balling...huz to huz chopinz, visits, laughter, palmy, give away, oloshi lmao etc Abroad mongers abeg I carry God name beg una, stay back ooo nja na Diamond and Gold. Una no know wetin una get untill una come hia By the way, if any nja correct guy dey around Lowestoft, Suffolk,Uk abeg make we connect gather make some noice jor, even if na Norwich I go drive come. I run come hia, as we no get better education. If e bin dey, I nor for come hia lailai.
Meanwhile, seasons greetings y'all. Much love. Xoxo This makes no sense. It’s no secret that every culture is different. The problem is too many Nigerians want to go to an abroad version of Nigeria, devoid of the culture of their hosts. I’m sure you could get the exact same education in nigeria. You could have saved yourself millions of naira |
Travel › Re: My Worst Xmas Experience Ever. A Case Of Uk by TWoods(m): 9:04pm On Dec 27, 2022 |
koife: Thnx bro. Na mixed church I dey go. The only nja guy there no dey keep hm word. Dude is blessed though but keeps forgetting appointment. We were to travel to Norwich together but guess what, he forgot yet again Or doesn’t really want to get closer to you. |
Travel › Re: What Exactly Does One Enjoy In Nigeria As A Rich Person? by TWoods(m): 3:03am On Dec 27, 2022 |
baretalk: No mind the enemies within, we know them by how they disparage the military and abuse them here. Stupid ingrates, an army fighting so they keep enjoying their freedoms. This is a shameless copy of the slogan Americans use to describe their military. I don’t think there is any Nigerian who thinks the Nigerian army is fighting for our freedoms. What freedoms exactly? |
Travel › Re: What Exactly Does One Enjoy In Nigeria As A Rich Person? by TWoods(m): 5:44pm On Dec 26, 2022 |
Kendra1990: I can't see Nigeria here but I can see USA More likely because you don’t keep reliable statistics. |
Travel › Re: . by TWoods(m): 5:37pm On Dec 26, 2022 |
Beth2544: Hello everyone please i need advice on what to do...i applied for a Us visa in October 2021,its over a year now no interview appointment date yet....could it be that my agent didn't even fill the online application for me ? Big man syndrome… “my agent” You just flushed money down the drain for something that should have taken no more than an hour to do on your own online. |
Travel › Re: Why Are Salaries In Europe So Low? by TWoods(m): 6:04am On Dec 26, 2022 |
thebosstrevor1: This is a typical american wages
1000-2000/mo is poverty lower middle class 3000-5000/mo is middle class 6000-10000k/mo is upper high class 11000+/mo is rich in america Depends. By Gods grace, I am on the upper range of your scale and I can assure you $11000+/month net isn’t necessarily rich depending on where you live. Fantastic pay if you live in Michigan, Tennessee, Mississippi etc. that’s nothing if you live in NYC, California, Washington state… |
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Travel › Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by TWoods(m): 6:39am On Dec 25, 2022 |
Originalsly: It is written everywhere ..... but not in the Bible. I think the Bible says God helps those who can't help themselves.... like the handicapped... not sure.... Bible scholars should know. It’s not in the Bible, so clearly God doesn’t say such a thing, regardless of how many people write it wherever they wish. |
Travel › Re: Why Do Nigerians Become Less Religious When They Travel Abroad? by TWoods(m): 5:53am On Dec 25, 2022 |
Originalsly: I believe the opposite ... that one gets more religious when abroad. If one was a church goer in Nigeria ... when he goes abroad he will attend church because it is a must for him on Sundays ... a sin if he doesn't. When he gets to the church abroad ... he will see a huge difference... the biggest being collecting money is not a priority... they usually collect once or maybe twice if there is a special offering. If you give or don't give ... give much or give little doesn't matter at all... if you give $100 000 dollars you wouldn't be praised or be given special attention. The preaching will be to lift you spiritually ... help keep you away from worldly vices ... not about squeezing more money out of you. It is then your eyes will open and you realize all the while you were being scammed back home. It is then you will decide to be religious.... to see things differently... to realize all the hollering and screaming was a sham and not tolerated abroad as it is expected back home to prove you are filled with a spirit. It is then you will know it is written God helps those who help themselves ... and there will be no midnight prayer vigils to go to for God to favor you and get a job for you while you sit at home waiting. Over to you! That is not written anywhere. |
Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by TWoods(m): 10:24pm On Dec 24, 2022 |
Spunk23: Good day everyone, pls oh for someone that was denied trying to reapply, on cgi when pick refused in last 6 months, no appointment dates available appears on next page every time. Is it adviceable to choose not refused in last 12 months to get appointment dates? It’s advisable to always be honest on your application. |
Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by TWoods(m): 10:05pm On Dec 24, 2022 |
eniola1010: Honestly, i really appreciate your time in answering my questions.
But i hope you're not keeping some secrets from me maybe because you may feel this is an open space and there's a limit to what you can say.
I'm really paticular about the f2 for my civil partner. If you say its a temp visa of course i do know it is. But so many applicants here do it for their wife, are you telling me all of them go thru the stress of doing it for their wife even after knowing the wife will just be there for a short time and she wont work, or is there a secret nigerians are using over there whereby the wife can stay longer and do some under the radar job. You can always do whatever you want, but there are always going to be consequences. You should remember these “under the radar” issues will crop up when it’s time to apply for permanent status. This isn’t Nigeria… It sickens me to read people openly seeking for ways to break the law and expecting to get away with it. |
Travel › Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TWoods(m): 9:45pm On Dec 24, 2022 |
eniola1010: My sister. Want to ask u something. Is it possible for one's credit score to increase without having to devise the cc or borrow and pay back on time method.
Cant someone just live his life normally, earn his salary, and use his card to buy something with the money in his card. Wont this also increase credit score? A credit score is simply an estimate of how good you are with debt (credit). So you can’t improve your credit score by never having debt. |
Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by TWoods(m): 9:40pm On Dec 24, 2022 |
eniola1010: I have been reading the thread. From page1 and kudos to all the guys contributing. Please i have series of questions.
1) first and foremost, are all of you on the thread from a rich home. Cus after my findings, usa tuition no be beans o. Jesus. I'm planning to go for my phd because currently i'm almost done with my msc. And i learnt average tution for phd in usa is 28k usd per year, and phd is like three years and above, where will i see money from? Not at all. For biomedical PhDs, you can look for fellowships, teaching or graduate assistantships to cover your tuition + stipend. eniola1010: 2) additionally, i heard f2 cant work, is this true? If so, is there a way to circumvent it? I also heard f1 cant work, is this also true, if so, is there a way to circumvent it? Yes F2 visa holders are not allowed to work and there is no way to circumvent this. F1 holders can work in limited circumstances… and for no more than 20 hours per week. If you’re on a fellowship for example, you are not allowed to work. It’s worth asking, is a phd a path to study for you or a path to come and work? eniola1010: 3) furthermore, is it best to apply with my civil partner, or i should first go, and she applies after i am already there? Your civil partner will have to get her own visa on her own merit. eniola1010: 4) going forward, from people's transcript on the thread, most of the enlightened ones here says the f2 should tell vo that they are only going to be with the f1 for few months and they will return back, what if the vo gives the f2 a 4months visa, and the 4 months is due, will the f2 be sent packing back to where she was coming from or how can the f2 find a way to still remain with f1? The F2 visa is a temporary visa, it is not intended for permanent stay in the US. eniola1010: 5) Also, after f1's education tenure is over, what can f1 do to still remain in the US? Get a job and extend your stay through an OPT or h1b work visa. eniola1010: 6) pre-ultimately, is it possible for me to pause my schooling and just be working or is it possible to dump the schooling with no harsh clap back from visa team. No. You are required to maintain full time status until you graduate. The consequence is the school will terminate your F1 status and report you to immigration authorities. Feel free to take the chance though. eniola1010: 7) lastly, are doctorate degree cheaper than phd in usa A phd is a doctorate degree. |
Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by TWoods(m): 3:29pm On Dec 24, 2022 |
royalrich: good morning genius, please i am looking for PhD program in the USA with fully funded scholarship. i will really appreciate any school link. thank you in anticipation You could easily find this information with a few dedicated hours on your own. |
Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by TWoods(m): 3:28pm On Dec 24, 2022 |
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Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by TWoods(m): 5:43am On Dec 24, 2022 |
tshtsh: Also ask your sibling to send you a scanned copy of his/her PR card (back and front). I know of a person who was unable to complete his express entry application because he claimed sibling point and received ITA. When it was time to submit application the sibling began to drag his feet and refused to send the scanned copy of the card That’s shocking for a sibling |
Travel › Re: Update. Who'd Be Kind To Host And Show Me The Way In The US? by TWoods(m): 8:18am On Dec 23, 2022 |
Artiiclebeast: This thread needs to be marked and made a reference point.
I'll drop notes.
Been in the US since May and it has been the best story of my life I'm forever grateful to God for directing my path and continuously ushering my way.
It's been more than a life and experience I ever could dare to dream of and my gratitude is unending.
My people, I started working the day after I got into this country of God and it has been obvious that God did set my foot upon here and given me "it" for inheritance. This country and land is indeed where my destiny belongs.
As I write, I can afford whatever I want, drive whatever car I want, working hard legally, saving up, and on my way to buying a business. This is my bigger goal.
To cut a long story short, everything has just been falling into the right places that I can't even find the right words to describe or explain it. Everybody around me dey surprised even the folks I met here but heck, I am not. Why? I earned it my people. If you knew me and my history, you'd agree with me that I did truly earn it and deserve more.
Life...
Na me be this?
Earning $6k effortlessly monthly, driving a 2014 car, and studying at the same time.
Sometimes I just try to calculate how much I have made here in total since May and my head go wan scatter, but my bank account balance and the funds i repatriate monthly to support family and friends is a testament to how God and life had been both good and kind to me.
Should I also add that within this time under review that i was able to buy my daughter a 2016 car?
Infact....
Thank you, God.
Thank you, nature.
Thank you, my destiny.
Get inspired and stay positive...
Impossible is nothing.
Make una no dey discourage people oh. Everybody head and destiny dey different and there is so much you lots who have lived here for eons do not know. This, and more, I can tell you for free.
Na me dey even dey tell people wey I meet here say "do am like this, do I'm like that".
I go buy business here...people wey dey do am no get 5 head.
The plan is on...
Max, 3 years....
God bless. You got a job the very next day you landed here, obviously an illegal job since you require a SSN for that. The rest of your self congratulatory post is fine. Just drop the blindingly obvious fraudulent references to a God you obviously do not reverence. |
Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by TWoods(m): 8:06am On Dec 23, 2022 |
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Culture › Re: Yoruba Names Whose Meanings Are Now Lost by TWoods(m): 3:39am On Dec 23, 2022 |
isan: Pls what is the meaning of kushimo? Sounds Yoruba to me. Could this be an abbreviation of iku-si-mi-mo meaning death does not recognize me? |
Travel › Re: Canadian Express Entry/Federal Skilled Worker Program - Connect Here Part 11 by TWoods(m): 5:48am On Dec 22, 2022 |
tshtsh: I still believe there will be one more draw this year but scores will definitely be closer to 500. Express entry is now much more competitive than it was a few years go. I met a lady who came got ITA with 431 in 2018. With the number of international students enrolling into colleges and universities in Canada I'd suggest that anyone interested in applying should do so as quickly as possible because once these students graduate and work for one year they'll enter the pool with higher scores due to canadian education and canadian work experience If I were under 25 years, this is absolutely the fastest route to Canada. |
Travel › Re: The Importance Of Acquiring A Second Passport For A Young Nigerian by TWoods(m): 2:02am On Dec 20, 2022 |
logik29: @gerard59
Nice input boss
You forgot to mention another online wizard which is originalsly
Originalsly lives in the US, flaunts henessy and a good life he lives but actively discourages anyone from japa and even learning an IT skill to be prepared for japa.
His reasons are racism and that he can't work two jobs just to give all the earning back to white men in the name of tax lol... so he's telling everyone not to learn a tech or med skill or work two jobs so as to earn high
....very wicked fellow I must say... Isn’t that the Originalsly who supposedly got a visa to “visit” NY and never left?  Smart guy but his thread always gives me a chuckle anytime i remember it. |
Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by TWoods(m): 9:53pm On Dec 19, 2022 |
iseoluwa89: Good afternoon, please anyone in the house that can help out with recommendation ?I've been chasing after my former lecturers and nothing is forthcoming. Even my Msc supervisor did one and he didn't do others � �. Also,is it a must for the email to be from a school? Can it be personal or any other company emails? What you should have done is have each lecturer give you one recommendation… then forward that same letter to all the schools you selected. All you need to do is change the addresses and addressees. Expecting busy lecturers to craft several recommendation letters is stretching it. |
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