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samhay:
Bro, wetin u wan dey useful for?

Advice u no get
Encouragement ẹ no dey
Guidance absent
Answer simple question ẹ dey difficult

Carry ur 10years experience and righteousness dey go abeg

Advice isn’t what you need. I don’t encourage frauds seeking b1 visas to go hide illegally. There is no guidance to he who is impervious to reason. Lastly, as this is a public forum, feel free to pass if you think I have not answered your question.

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
I'm not twoods, or know him personally; but the people like him, I know who are citizens started like this.
1) Awesome education profile from naija; First class, 2.1, >4.0GPA
2) Gained admission to A/B+/B- schools for a doctorate, in STEM related field
3)spent 4+ years on a fully funded PhD contributing to scientific advancement
4)Completed the doctorate, and got snapped up some fortune 500's
5) H1-B filed
6) Then comes The green card
7) and finally, the blue passport.

dude must be consulting a dibia somewhere.

NONNYG:
I'm here to remind you that Blowjobs asked you how you became citizen


Abeg answer the question

And that is of importance to you how exactly?

noblemann1:
Please can I be able to reach out to you, need a lot advice. THANKS

Please ask the questions here. They will be useful for others as well.

ekiee:
Please, my. Interview is tomorrow, what are the documents I should be taking along
I am with the following
1. Bank statement
2. Form i20
3. Int. Passport
4. Sevis reciept
5. 2 Passport photograph
6. Bsc statement of result
7. Sponsor letter
8. GTB visa payment slip
9. FIU admission letter
Please I'm I forgetting anything

Phew! Thought you were the iglobal uni fellow.

I don't think you need passport photos, i think that went with your application. Good luck with your interview tomorrow.

Tekecoms1:
Everybody is forgetting that TWoods has the right to his own opinions. Don't struggle with his opinions. Generally speaking, 90% of people in USA see life in a different window unlike the average naija guy that has never stepped out of naija. Oyinbos no give a damn about God. They believe in hard work and results that's why they run a structured economy.
Walahi I like the guy.
Have fun.

Americans give a damn about God, far more than Nigerians do. the problem is that we have suspended our ability to reason in place of endless church going. Americans run a structured economy because they work hard at it. We rather pray for fire on our enemies.

StackNerd:
There is a place of Grace and Prayers, Not only Nigerians pray when going for Visa Interviews, Indians pray (Go to Indian Visa Interview Threads), Iviorians Pray, Rwandese Pray,Congolese Pray,Egyptians Pray. I,ve stayed in some of these countries, and at least i know a little bit of what goes on. Its not peculiar to Nigeria

What is the common denominator to all the nations you mentioned above? They are all poor 3rd world hell holes... so of course they all "pray".

Do the Danes, Germans, Japanese, Canadians also pray for US visas? Why not? Did they forget that God exists?

The posts on this page are a sad indictment on us. Someone said i should channel my "rants" to the government... forgetting that we are the government. The government isn't some amorphous bunch of folks, they are a reflection of who we are. I have zero confidence that if we were in government, we would do any better. We'd be just as corrupt.

Good luck to you, as the CBP reads these threads.

samhay:
light, no security, health sector zero. (Vegetable go run go London for treatment sayin ear dey pain am)

Boko haram, fulani terrorist, militant, kidnappers, ritualist, baddo boys, army robbers to mention few are making Nigeria the most dangerous place on earth.

And its my hypocrisy Dat caused them. #WehDonSir

All those did not occur in a vacuum, it started because someone decided it was not his concern if NEPA worked or not. We then decided we didn't care either, as long as we were called to "chop"... and you're surprised at your list? C'mon dude.

You yourself made the comment that while you faithfully use zebra crossings in foreign countries, you flout the law in Nigeria and jay walk as you please. It's the exact same attitude our leaders have... they kowtow to foreign leaders in foreign countries, then come here and appoint commissioners for happiness because they know we won't care.

Time2Smile:
The problem is that you never gave him any advice in your initial response but passed your impetuous judgment as usual.

You know what is hypocritical.? Screeching that non-immigrant visa is not for immigration purposes when you have refused to return to Nigeria after leaving on a non immigration visa. There are other numerous instances of your hypocrisy that I don't have time to get to at the moment.

You have to be careful because you are becoming nothing but A TROLL Sir. I am finally done responding to you. Good night.

The term "troll"... the favorite word used by those who lack the intellectual wherewithal to have a debate, the last refuge of the dimwitted.

1. I actually provided my advice, you just didn't like it, because it did not square with yours... so you chose to cry louder than the bereaved.

2. If you had read my post at all, i asked that he take Lagosismyhome's advice, which was to wait and try his luck again. Rather you chose to harrumph about how it is his right to demand that the US consulate take into account the emotional toll the separation is taking on his family. My response was to let you know that a) obviously the VO who interviewed his wife did not think that was a viable argument and hence denied her F2 visa application and b) using that as an argument is a complete waste of time, as the VO could essentially tell you to come back to Nigeria to school if you're that worried about the family being separate for too long. It is not the responsibility of the US government to keep your family together - you didn't like that, so of course you've gone on a campaign of equally incoherent screeds yourself.

3. While non-immigrant visas are not for immigration purposes, the law also allows you to convert to an immigrant visa. Millions of Nigerians have done that successfully. Professor Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe are just a few examples. Nothing special there. Infact that was never the point of the debate at all... you seem to be all over the map, obviously because you're upset, not because you had a valid point to make.

4. There is nothing i have to be careful about, i don't waste time taking advice from faceless bots who call everyone else trolls when they disagree with them. Have a nice life sir.

samhay:
LET him get there, he will cope, he will adjust.

After all u never c any1 deported. It means they all adjusted when they got to a saner clime.

I also dey cross road anyhow when I dey naija and LASMA go cross follow me to collect fine.

When I moved to Dubai, I learnt to use the Zebra crossing since no go cross road to give u fine, but there is consequence

So him being righteous out of 160million pple will make the country beta.

I'm not standing in his way. Just pointing out the fact that when next you get set to blame your leaders for the state of Nigeria, remember 4 other fingers are pointing back at your blinding hypocrisy.

samhay:
Pple like you are needed to help change situation of things.

Naija need righteous pple, cone and use ur 10years experience to better Naija

Make we no derail bro. Peace

Nigeria has plenty of righteous people, if it won't listen to them, then how much more me? Besides, the last 2-3 pages of this thread is compelling evidence that Nigeria isn't interested in righteous people, just moral hypocrites willing to cheer them on the journey to bad choices.

noblemann1:
Good day everyone, please I need help and advice on maybe from previous scholars or anyone that has an idea
I wish to apply for Erasmus mundus scholarship
Studied industrial chemistry with a GPA of 4.72/5.0 ( a fresh graduate. From the research done I observed that is not based on academic merit, maybe other things application.
Will be waiting for a favorable responds
Thanks

You need to be prepping for the GRE, acing it and looking to apply for a masters/phd program. You would easily qualify for a GA/TA to pay for your school, with stipends.

samhay:
When are you relocating back to Naija?

The answer is simple - NEVER. I cannot live in a country where people think we should justify a lack of integrity (in the name of "god" just because of hunger.

samhay:
Boss, but please free d guy na, d past 10years u don leave Naija, u knw wetin dey happen to d guy?

Is he d 1st person to av such intention?

because he cane out to speak now, u wan murder him as u be righteous person

NO is encouraging fraud, nothing stops u from telling him to calm down and watch his steps and volunteer if u can yọ guide him like som1 already did.

There is hunger in the land, there is suffering u r talking abt attitude.

How many hungry and frustrated person dey get attitude sir

Please live and let live.

Here is the fundamental disconnect you and I are having... you see the hunger and suffering, i do too. The problem is that you're seeing these problems in a vacuum but i am not. I see hunger and suffering as consequences of our own behavior. Behaviors such as his where no one cares for rules and we show zero concern for doing things right. The countries you are running to are not immune to suffering and hunger... they just learned to conquer those problems by exhibiting the behaviors that you think are of no concern to you.

THAT is the problem and until we solve it, you and i will simply pass on that legacy of hunger and suffering to the next generation.

Mitchely:
Funny that I never mentioned you, but you are still quick to come jump to conclusions. I did not justify his lateness, but will also not mock him without knowing why and also pointing him in the right direction. The guy could have had an accident on his way, or even been sick or any other circumstance beyond his control (and yes, these occur much more frequently in a 'zoo' than in the perfect life you are so used to now). Professors in the US (I can show you emails) will investigate why (and make provisions for him for a genuine reason) and never mock him the way you do. It is funny how you have stayed in a Society where people are generally very friendly and willing to help, but it appears not to have rubbed off on you. I surely do hope it is only when you interact with the 'animals and fraudsters' in your so-called 'zoo' that you exhibit such.

How so? By showing him where to buy an alarm clock?

I'll let you have the last word, but i find it utterly ridiculous that you're going to this length to justify being late to a visa interview. Methinks it has less to do about him...

Americans are generally very friendly... try showing up late to a meeting and see how willing they are to help you.

Englishboy:
@twoods who is the real scam? Those wanting to run to US or the embassy that use Nigeria as business venture.

I once applied for a non immigrant visa and hearing the cgi officer telling people to hurry up thst they have 1000 applicants to attend to. Multiply 1000 x 64k daily. I believe they are both trying to steal from each other.

Those that cross to canada wasn't because of trump immigration stance but trying to take advantage of the asylum programme

Americans do not go around asking you to file for a US visa, we line up in millions every day for it, willingly. The visas don't come for free... those fees pay to keep visa officers who receive and process your application and then interview you, the cost to run background checks on your application, print a visa for you... do you expect to receive all those for free?

You have the power to stop them from using you as a business venture, you can choose not to apply at all. I doubt America will care one bit.

Sgttanner:
my visa type is F1 not B1/B2.... and what was the outcome of that your friend

You definitely need to appear in person to be interviewed again by a VO. There is no escaping that. The earlier you start prepping the better. This is the thread where you can directly ask the VOs - https://www.nairaland.com/1792662/u.s-non-immigrant-visas-listening

Englishboy:
Putting religion aside, even an armed robber will thank God after successful robbery just as every other Americans do say "GOD bless America". Even yahoo boys pay tithes.

He's above 18 and he's responsible for his actions.. he has chosen his path and I will never discourage him. All I will say is God be with him and US is a land of opportunities, we both know he will surely make it here.

Life is all about risk.

Back to my question, throughout the years you have been staying in US , have you heard someone either you know directly or indirectly that was deported?

1. He is responsible for his actions... however his actions have serious repercussions for the rest of us. His actions contribute a great deal to the stereotype of Nigerians when you appear at ports of entry or foreign embassies with your passport. They have repercussions on us when you apply for a visa and wonder why the VOs seems to "dash" everyone blue papers. Perhaps its because they are tired of people like him scamming them?

2. I don't know anyone specifically, because those i know, associate with or who are family have the same mindset as i have. The end doesn't justify the means and courage, character and integrity are worth more than 10 visas.

3. Please look on google, hundreds of illegal Nigerians are deported from the US monthly. There is a recent video of Nigerians on the internet begging to be allowed to cross into Canada from the US to seek asylum as a result of Trump's immigration stance. I watched that video and for every second, regretted being born in the same country as you.

Mitchely:
Go through the thread and pick the valuable comment by some, and ignore the mockery by those whose high learning qualifies them to do such without knowing the reason why you were late. All the best.

Lol you're a joke. You have a visa interview, that you've been aware of for weeks. An interview that cost you in terms of an application fee, fees for standardized exams and air tickets. This interview is literally the crux on which your future hangs... and you were late for it... and we are the ones with the problem for not understanding why you were late? It seems to me that some people simply make comments, just for the sake of it. Don't worry, when he gets to the US, he should expect his professor to understand why he was late to his exam, although i worry that their "high learning" might not qualify them to understand.

I thought Americans were picky about being on time, then i went for a meeting in Germany... Nigerians were still sleeping.

LagosismyHome:
Funny enough nobody has the right or wrong answers.... it very subjective to the VO you meet. You can be rejected by one Vo and the next week be given by the next Vo with the same answers and profile

That where the element of grace and favour comes in because its a highly subjective process. All depending on the Vo u meet and the voices in his or her head at that moment ... take heart . I am sure your family misses you too. Just go again next semester and hopefully all will be well resulting in a positive outcome

Grace and favor does not come into play when it comes to a US visa. There is no grace and favor when the Japanese apply for an F1 visa, it's a smooth and easy process... no need for long prayers, incantations and false piety. The visa process isn't subjective in decent countries like Norway or Sweden or Singapore. There if you're qualified, you get the visa. Easy. It is subjective in Nigeria only because we have so bastardized the visa process that VOs are now left to assume, by default, that every Nigerian will lie on their application. They now have 3 minutes or less to decide if that is true in your case or not. The unfortunate outcome of this is that many who are genuine are going to be denied, not because they were not qualified, but they are simply collateral damage in the jungle that Nigeria has become.

Over on the other thread, someone was asking for "God" to bless the hustle of someone who clearly stated he was going to obtain a B1 visa to stay illegally in the US. The fellow ended it by saying that the hustle will "end in praise". I read stuff like this and i really just want to puke. For a people so corrupt, almost every page here is littered with reference to God... which God exactly? The Nigerian version who is just as much a corrupt "hustler" as we are?

emmanuelpopson:
i missed BJs post prior to his return now.. I'm so ashame of my country and the patriotism which we all have before is now declining... it pained me to see people wanting to leave but I can't blame them for their decisions because destinies, dreams and talents are destroyed here and the earlier the better one leaves this country..thanks to all who are making this thread a success...I will also make it there someday soon...by the Grace of God...

Those destinies were not destroyed by a genie living on the moon. If you're looking for those who destroyed Nigeria, look no further than this thread. The attitudes that ruined Nigeria are here aplenty.

Englishboy:
Ten years, His story will change positively!

That is the bitter truth! I am not encouraging fraud. A person is frustrated and his mind is made up and no matter what you say wont change his mind.

Him abusing his visa should not be our concern. let USCIS be the judge whenever he wants to adjust status.

@richricco, God Bless your hustle and dont forget to get TWoods some agbo Jedi and Dried Fish from Nigeria. He lives in NJ

Your hustle will end in praise

Actually it should be our concern. This attitude is why our country is to the point where you and i and the OP are frustrated. Nothing is our concern. Obeying laws is not our concern, following rules is not our concern, people doing their jobs as they should is not our concern, fraud isn't our concern, government isn't our concern, corruption isn't our concern... and we're surprised that the nation is an incompetent jungle that cannot offer us anything. Yet here we are, lining up for visas to countries where all these are the concern of the average citizen. It's a shame how incoherent we truly are.

Thanks to his lies... we can expect even more difficult visa screenings for those coming behind us. But of course why should we care? Afterall we've got ours, screw everyone else. That is exactly how our government treats us, they've got theirs, screw us. We are one of the most selfish, myopic and self-destructive folks i have ever seen. The capacity for self introspection seems to be something missing in our genetic make up.

Sure you're not encouraging fraud... but "God" should bless his hustle. I wonder which "god" you're speaking about. Surely it can't be the same God who wrote Romans 13. lol a hustle that began in fraud will end in "praise"... i wonder what they teach in church these days. I no longer recognize this "God" of which you speak.

Time2Smile:
If someone ask for an advice, and you don't have any to offer, how difficult can it be to just move on.

If someone asks for advice, and you don't understand what to say or you have a problem with advice others give, how difficult can it be to just move on?

The hypocrisy lies in the fact that you're long on preaching but can't even be depended on to take your own advice. Good luck.

Time2Smile:
There is a fine line between being a straight talker and an internet troll.

I agree with you. There is a difference between having a difference of opinion and simply spewing internet bile because you don't like the opinion being shared. I took time to read through your posts as well... it seemed to me that you're more upset that you can't simply board a flight and go wherever you want, however you like. Sorry. I'm befuddled as to why Nigerians get overly upset when they realize that there are laws that bar them from simply being able to go to any country they wish, when they like.

On the other hand, I find it funny (and perhaps laughably hypocritical) that you think Nigeria isn't a zoo... yet this very topic is on its 13th iteration, with over 400 pages each. That is at least over 5200 pages of people seeking desperately to leave Nigeria... and i have not even counted the threads on visit visas to the US, UK Australia, Canada, Germany... some Nigerians can be complete jokes.

EZEIGBO2OFIMO:
Be a Nice chap and smuggle him out of the country ASAP in a portmanteau

He'll most likely be late to the airport. There are some people you just can't help.

CassieV:
Nice.. I was just about to ask how it turned out. Enjoy!

Thanks, it came out nice. I'd say baking is about 40 or 45 minutes, depending. Tastes good and fluffy, for the first time in my life!

richricco:
The owner of America is asking how i intend to work & stabilize. How is that your business,sir? Na you give me visa? Abi you buy me ticket?
Yeah, I have zero respect for law & order, and I'm
leaving Nigeria a frustrated man.

You remind me of the topic currently on the front page - the Nigerian who just got deported from India (of all places) after 6 years living illegally and who is now writing letters soliciting funds to fly his family back home. I would bet he was warned about the step he was taking at that time... i can imagine he also told those who warned him that it was not their business... Good luck with the silly shortsighted attitude.

Ability247:
He meant to support the faith with works, and not to depend on prayer doing all the leg work for one. For example, do your homework, don't be late, don't falsify stuff, plan your travel well so you don't suddenly realize school will start tomorrow and your interview is next week, etc. By God's grace people here shall succeed but there are important steps one should take and things one should do, which is why I believe God gave us a brain, and a large one at that. That is what I believe he meant.

My brother... i owe you a drink when you come around these parts.

I followed the video from beginning to the end, then realised just as i was about to put the baking tins in the oven that it did not mention the addition of baking powder!

I added baking powder to the batter just before putting in the oven. Fingers crossed.

So adding the baking powder at the end did work. The cake has risen and so far so good. However, it takes more than 30 minutes to bake! I'm doing about an hour right now.