₦airaland Forum

deyemia:
It’s so sad majority of people commenting don’t have any idea what’s going on in the world. They are sound asleep. Christians and other religion live in peace in Gaza. Do your research. The battle is not with Muslims/Hamas in Gaza.

False... here is what Hamas did to one of the tiny number of Christians in Gaza https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/gaza-s-christian-bookseller-killed-396283.html

Solitechworld:
Those are not Hamas!

They are civilians forcibly arrested by Israeli Terrorists

Hamas is not a terrorist organization.....

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NairaLand seems to have become a platform for IDF propaganda. I am curious if Seun, the founder, is aware of and consents to this. I raised this concern in his Twitter comment section, and he committed to addressing it. However, only one of the two concerns I highlighted has been partially resolved. The ongoing issue involves:

1. The prevention of Muslim content from reaching the front page on Fridays.

2. NairaLand serving as a tool for spreading IDF misinformation and propaganda.

Hamas is banned from entering Egypt, Jordan, and the West Bank... those are their fellow Arab Muslims. Saying Hamas is not a terrorist organization is silly.

God1000:
Do you have any idea what apartheid regime in south Africa was like back then?

Black south Africans were treated like animals by white minority

I agree that the current ANC government isn't doing well compared to the time of Mandela and Thabo Mbeki but at least they are free.

You see what Palestinians are facing, a disgusting spectacle of modern barbarism

The disgusting spectacle of stone age barbarism is what Hamas / Palestinians displayed on Oct 7th. Their issues have zero in common with Apartheid South Africa. Palestinians are simply proxies of the Muslim fantasy to destroy the jews.

Ebubu:
Hello,

I have a bachelor in pharmacy here in Nigeria, obtained 2023.
Pharmacy students in Nigeria undergo training in PharmaCognosy ( field of pharmacy that studies use of medicinal plants in healing and also understudies manufacture and use of chemicals to kill weed encroaching in medicinal plants farm. This is called herbicide use study).

I happen to gain 100% scholarship admission and Graduate assistantship (paid stipends) in soil and plant science through rigorous interviews. The masters in soil and plant science has a specifics in weed science).

I’m finding it hard to convince the visa officer that masters in soil and plant science with emphasis on weed and herbicide science, is actually related to pharmacy. Can that sale ? That I want to become an agroscientist and so a graduate masters in soil and plant science will position me well to become an expat in that field? And if they ask, so why didn’t you obtain an agriculture bachelors ? I want to answer simply because i want to focus on chemical and medicinal aspect of agroscience. Is that convincing?

Hearing a masters in soil and plant science, and looking that I have a bachelor degree in pharmacy seems off for a stranger. And they never have the patience to listen to what you have to say, nor do they want to be convinced by you at times. Once it’s just off to them, every other thing you’re saying is pouring water on stone.

Actually, I prefer this field because as much as chemistry and pharmacology masters are the area of interests for pharmacy graduates, I don’t want to wear lab coat to conduct wet lab researches and sit in labs all day like chemistry and pharmacology masters do, I prefer field work and really enjoyed PharmaCognocy (area of pharmacy related to plants).. i really enjoyed that in my university and came out as best graduating student in PharmaCognosy department, faculty of pharmacy.


Doing wet lab research don tire me. Visa officer might consider an agriculture graduate to be more qualified and will want to start asking what will this degree do for you as a pharmacist? Going for masters in soil and plant science with emphasis in weed science as a pharmacist? (Remember USA are into doctor of pharmacy and not bachelor of pharmacy so their own pharmacy degree has a hospital/clinical focus unlike ours that is still multi-disciplinary).


That question is a tough nut for me to crack, I have a way of answering it but I am discouraged because of how non-understanding they will become once they raise eyebrows about how your masters will impact on your undergraduate or the link.

Like I said I was the best graduating student in PharmaCognosy field in school and want to look at how to solve the problem of herbicide resistance that is gaining ground among weed and pests in medicinal plants farms.

I just need words of encouragement or less? Because these visa officers can be unreasonable? Throwing these large amounts o money around in name of visa interview hoooing, ds-160 for something that looks tricky and discouraging is…. i dunno, off? For a young graduate?

You're having a problem because even you realize this is an implausible explanation. Pharmacy (humans) to soil science (non-humans) is a 180-degree pivot. It has zero to do with the VOs. You would have been better off going for a masters program in pharmacology.

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XAUBulls:
She's right about "uncertainties" that manifest in life... But then, you have to be clearly intentional in whatever you set out to do to MINIMIZE the occurrences of uncertainties which can lead to dire unintended consequences and you'll keep playing the role of a victim over failed engagements, near-failure in Oxford Uni grades, or a failed fashion business at the age of 28, while never learning to grow up or develop emotional intelligence.

I watched the short video and [b]she's well-spoken [/b]with a sonorous voice which is good for public speaking. I like the fact that Ifeoluwa (Cuppy) is beginning to show some self-awareness in that video.

She's not. She had to almost read the short speech from prepared notes, there wasn't a very coherent train of thought, just throwing out anecdotes without tying it to anything other than "yeah i failed... and its ok".

She said absolutely nothing of substance... she's an example of failing up... only able to speak to such audience, not because of what she has achieved, but because of who her father is.

LudaChriz:
You're saying "what ought to be" but obviously not "what is"

and why not?

LewisHamilton15:
TWoods I have longed to see you comment in this section. I need your help in area of personal statement and SoP. Can I dm?

Your personal statement and statement of purpose are reflections of your own views and perspectives. They should express your individuality and be unique to you. Nobody can write one for you.

NewBoyKhashoggi:
Hey !

@ Tiger Woods

No reasonable visa hopefuls ie a banker , lecturer , company CEO , teacher or an engineer going for an international conference and standing in front of the VO will say .. I FOUND THIS CONFERENCE ON GOOGLE 😊

.....please stop twisting my piece .

You can find conference via Google and no one will then be foolish enough to tell the VO that i found it on Google.

That aside ... On the day of anyone's Interview, the VOs usually gaze and go through your opened DS 160 in front of him or her and any time he or she finds anything unusual ...he or she usually opens a new page besides the opened DS 160 and quickly check such (name of sch, company , bank etc ) via GOOGLE ..

So tell me , is finding conference via Google a sin ? Or straight way to visa denial ? Or tell me the VO doesn't use Google to cross check facts during visa interview ?

It's fraud... and thus a sin. You found the "conference" as a means to immigrate, not for a legitimate purpose. Folks like you are why legitimate visa seekers with genuine conferences have a difficult time.

NewBoyKhashoggi:
Hey !

Where did you read in that piece that I mention fraudulent conferences ? Do we even have fraudulent conferences ? There are many conference you can apply to and won't even pay for the registration until you arrive .
IS GOOGLE NOW AN ILLEGAL TOOLS TO SEARCH FOR CONFERENCE OR SEMINARS IN THE USA ?

ALRIGHT SIR ! I AM CHALLENGING YOU TELL THE WHOLE PUBLIC THE BEST WAY TO APPLY FOR OR SEARCH FOR A CONFERENCE ?

TRYING TO SCAM HIS WAY INTO THE US...OKAY HE SHOULD WAIT TILL THEY RE OPEN VISA LOTTERY ??

SIR ...YOU ARE NOT COMMITTING ANY CRIME IF YOU ENTER ANY COUNTRY LEGALLY AND DECIDE TO BECOME A CITIZEN OF THAT COUNTRY....ALL LEGALLY ...ITS NOT A SIN SIR .

There is God ..Don't give up.

Try telling the VO that you found your conference on google and see what happens.

But as you say... there is God... maybe He will appear at the interview on your behalf.

NewBoyKhashoggi:
Hey !

Going for an MSc with 2 teenagers seems like RELOCATION GIMMICK but if she plays her game well she will get the visa .

1. She has to proof to the VO that she has more than enough money as she is going to cater for both dependents ...that can be in the form of a fixed deposit account ...reliable source of money from Nigeria , husband funds from Nigeria etc while she is studying in the USA as an MSc student .

2. I will recommend that she look for a college for the kid that has finished high school right now and print out email correspondence from the college or University....THE VO espects both kids to enroll to school upon their arrival in the USA because they cannot work.

3. She should look for an appropriate high school for the one in Junior school and also print out email correspondence from the school . THE IDEA HERE IS TO SHOW THE VO THAT SHE HAS MADE EDUCATIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR BOTH KIDS BEFORE LEAVING NIGERIA .

4. She should tell the VO the dangers of leaving them behind ... perhaps they use to fall sick if they don't see her within 1 week....perhaps they can be easily manipulated into bad influence without the mother ....perhaps they are asthmatic and she is the only one that knows their medical needs ETC ..All those mentioned are some of the excuses that can beat the VOs.


In all, she has to convince the VO beyond reasonable doubt that she has MORE THAN enough money for the upkeep and academics of both kids because the VO won't want the kids to become a dependency burden on American government.

There is God ..Don't give up.

Public school is the same as "dependency burden on American government".

masquellett:
Sorry I didn’t include that in my earlier post. She is going for her MSC. She has enough money to cater for them but doesn’t want to leave them behind for other pressing family reasons. Thanks.

Her second child is essentially leaving school here and planning to enter a public school in the US, where his parents have never paid tax. The first kid is already done with secondary school and is likely looking to start his undergrad. My hunch is that both the kids will be denied.

masquellett:
Quick question: I have an aunt going for her VISA interview with two of her kids in two weeks. She needs a convincing reason to give the VO on plans she has for her kids when she gets to the US. Note. She wants to go to the visa interview with them. Please. What plans can anyone suggest?
First kid just finished secondary school
Second kid still in junior secondary.

Thank you for your kind comments.

The only convincing reason is the truth. Kids will have to qualify for a visa on their own merit.

Chanbaby:
Good day!
My bro(29yrs old) just finished his interview for student visa and was not approved.
He said he was asked if he was married and he said No and they said sorry his visa will not be approved!.
He was meant to resume in January.
Pls what was the issue and what can we do now?
It's so exhausting to get to this stage and be turned back.
Kindly advice what we can do next.
Thank you all in anticipation of your response.

Simple. The VO did not think he satisfied the home ties requirement.

NewBoyKhashoggi:
Hey !

It depends on the kind of conference. For example if you are a teacher ..you can type on Google like ....International Teacher's conference in Alabama ....in USA...in Colorado etc. If you re an engineer..you may ask year 2024 international engineering conference in the USA ..etc .

Using Google is tasking and needs you to be consistent and have patience but if you dedicate time you will achieve your aim .

But apply to a conference that you can defend during your visa interview.

Once you find your appropriate conference, click on apply and go ahead. Some will require you to pay with a valid credit card , check or money order . Some even accepts our local cards and some accept payment on arrival .

There's God..Don't give up.

Statements in the above colors do not go together. Trying to scam your way to the US with fraudulent conferences would be unlikely to find God's favor...

TenaciousOrphan:
A SERIOUS ISSUE THAT REQUIRES URGENT ADVICE:
A female friend whom I knew here in the USA is in serious trouble. She needs advice and assistance:
1. Though she has an M.Sc and 6 years teaching experience with 28 publications in Nigeria, she was admitted to one of the highly ranked Schools in USA as an Msc student without funding, she didn't admissions orientations before we met. After 30k GA was given to her, Her Tuition is still 35k yearly. She has managed to pay 11k, but the remaining 24k needs to be paid b4 registering for spring but she doesn't have the money to pay and she was advised to take leave of absence.
2. The major problem is that, she has her husband and 3 children in 9ja. The goal is to enter a Ph.D by fall 2024 in my school or any other school here and I am already helping her with that. BUT SHE WANTS TO LEAVE THE CURRENT MSC PROGRAM TOTALLY, AND CONCENTRATE ON GETTING PHD ADMISSIONS WHILE DOING UNDER-G JOBS FOR NOW.
THE BIG QUESTION IS: WILL THIS LAST STEP OF LEAVING THE PROGRAM AFFECT HER FAMILY WHEN THEY WANT TO APPLY FOR F-2 FROM NIGERIA: SHE NEEDS ADVICE PLEASE?

When you tell people to plan well before jumping to obtain a visa, they tell you you're trying to block their destiny. Your friend is in a lot of trouble. Her only option is to get a transfer. If she goes out of status, it will be difficult to reinstate her.

Namibia or South Africa.

Kellion56:
Stop unnecessary Jealousy and wish people well, so good things can happen in your life too. A fellow I met here called me and gave me better advice on this. If you can not advice accordingly, waka pass or shut up

You responded to a post from 10 months ago?

uchetobi:
How long did it take?

Also do you have a contact person there

Having a contact person is the problem with Nigeria.

Kesspru:
Please has any one encountered this. I travel just before my US visa expired. I was stamped in for 6months which expires December. I was to head back with my baby on Saturday but was told by Lufthansa airline which I came with that I can’t go back through Frankfurt as my US visa is expired. Am in serious pain and distress. Exhausted all my funds. And I came here with my two older kids. As anyone being in this shoe. I was told by the airline to get a transit visa and I will be rebooked. How do I get a German transit visa here in the US. Please. I need help. I have an infant and two toddlers with me. My funds are depleted already. Help.

You don’t have a choice, either find a direct flight, or one that transits through a different nation of go to New York and apply for a transit visa.

Ninomitchs:
Please I need assistance.
I am currently looking for a course to apply for Masters in SLU Saint Louis University in the states.
I have been advised to do a STEM related course. However, my Bachelor degree is in Theatre Arts and I am currently working as a Customer care rep in a Telecom company at the moment.
Please I need advise on nice courses I can apply for that would grant post study visa and employment opportunities.

Come back when you're interested in going to school, not using it as a loophole.

Iseoluwani:
pls how did u apply to schools??

i dont know pls. m stucked

You're not "stucked", just lazy.

pduke:
Hello All, Please i need Advice. I hope to go to the US to have my baby, i am using an agency(they will be in charge of everything, accomodation, hospital and all) They applied for an emergency date but I wasn't told on time. When i asked for update, i was told to check my mail, i checked and saw approval for an emergency date but it was 3 days after, so the agency re applied for an emergency date for me but this time around i was denied. I am just confused on how to go from here.

Looks like you're out of luck. you requested an emergency date, it was granted and you failed to show up. That means your situation wasn't as much of an emergency to you. This is why you should not use agents.

earthrealm:
go with all, but the Americans are notorious for not requesting or attaching much importance to any nigerian document....so don't put your hopes on carrying huge piles of document to the interview

For good reason. It isn't about American notoriety, it's about Nigerians being notorious for providing false documents.

Pkay28:
Hello my beautiful people, please I need your honest opinions no matter how bitter it sounds.

So my little sister got admission for a 10 month masters in usa in a top 20 school. Please will the 10 months be stamped on her visa?

Will she be able to continue studies say PHd there without coming back?

What's the disadvantages or advantages to this 10month thinh because I personally have no idea .

I am scared of immigration policies cos of this wo mo th that's why I rushed here to seek your honest opinions......

Thank you all in advance

1. No one can predict your sister's chances... she'll have to prove to the VO that she is a genuine candidate for a student visa.
2. No she should get the traditional 2-year visa (or whatever the standard visa validity interval is today).
3. Yes, she can extend her stay to a Phd without needing to return to a visa. She will need a new I-20 though.

festacman:
One thing I noticed is that the wedding took place in Nigeria. I don't think the Ekweremadus trust the English people anymore.

Another thing that I noticed is that Senator Ekeremadu and his wife have accepted their travails with philosophical calmness and therefore gave their blessing to their son to carry on with his wedding. May God give us the grace to accept the things we cannot change. Amen

Wishing the young couple, happy married life!

Why should the English people care?

fkj950ax:
There is a law against birthing in the US. The VO is right. You never stood a chance at all.

S.17 — 117th Congress (2021-2022)
Ban Birth Tourism Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the ban on admitting an alien into the United States as a nonimmigrant if the alien's primary purpose for entering is to give birth to a child in the United States in order to obtain U.S. citizenship for that child.

No such law exists. S.17 was introduced in the Senate but never went beyond the first reading. Considering the House was in Democrat hands then, S.17 was dead on arrival.

However, a State Department rule states birth tourism is an impermissible reason to obtain a US visa. The VO was right and it was foolish to argue with her about her own country's laws.

Dotherightthing:
You've buttressed my point already

The fact that you can't return home to enjoy the fruit of your labour shows you are slaving for people back home. So what is your gain

Also, how does someone earn 340pounds per day in UK How many hours do you work How much are you paid per hour
Make una lie small small nah

Back here, not everywhere is like Lagos.

Where I am power is 24 hours except there is a fault. Some people have access to potable water which they don't even pay for. Everywhere is calm. We thank God.

Unless they are generating their own water, this is an example of the problem with Nigeria. Some people use utilities without paying for them while others have none. Other countries work by making sure everyone pays their fair share.

flyinnizam:
I honestly think new laws should be created for these embassies in Nigeria busy rejecting Visa applications, to refund the applicants money. You don't want them in your country then return their application fee. With that they will think twice before rejecting applications. It's painful to be rejected more than twice and more painful with the money gone forever

Visa applicants, including children, are required to pay a non-refundable, non-transferable visa application fee, sometimes referred to as the MRV fee, before applying for a nonimmigrant visa. The visa application fee must be paid whether a visa is issued or not.

These are the first lines on the website of the US consulate in Nigeria. Your choice is to decide whether to waste your money or not.

Ikaeniyan0:
Ukraine is suppose to negotiate with Russia instead of fighting a war they can't win.

You negotiate with armed robbers who invade your house?