TRS2020:
How I wish I can still find the response sir.

I will re-write again and post!

247humble:


Thanks the response. I read that students on F-1 Visa are prohibited from Self-employment.

You indicated in your initial question that you wish to start a business in Nigeria while studying in the United States. The F-1 Visa requirements apply to residents of the United States who are currently residing in the United States. Your company is based in Nigeria, not the United States.

Now to get back to F-1 conditions for students in USA:

Self employment as a student (I.e before graduation) :

There is no law prohibiting a student with legitimate non-immigrant student status from launching a business.

The student must, however, maintain legitimate student status and be enrolled full-time or between semesters.

The student's remuneration from the company is a significant consideration. A student cannot be a "employee" of his or her own company prior to graduation. He or she would have to be paid a salary if he or she worked for the company. Payment of a wage denotes employment, which is illegal under immigration law unless the student is allowed to take such job.

Note that while a student can incorporate a business or even form an LLC, they cannot be paid by the same company in the United States.

—-Self-employment after graduation:

After completing the curriculum, a student can start his or her own business and be hired by it, earning money.

247humble:
Hi NL Family,

I'm considering going for fully-funded PhD Program in the US and I will appreciate getting a few clarifications:

1. I intend registering an Automation/Control/Instrumentation service company here in Nigeria before travelling, then remotely run the company while in the US as a fully-funded PhD student; Are there any restrictions for home country self-employment that is outside the US ?

If you are running a legal business and studying legally, there are no restrictions to being a student and also running a legal business.

2. Can HND (with WES evaluation) access direct fully-funded PhD in the US?

HND is a diploma that will not be admitted directly for a PhD program in Nigeria …and also nearly all universities in USA and many other countries will required a master degree from an applicant to be admitted into their PhD programs. So I think it will be logical to first secure PhD admission then ask about full-funding.

3. Does the US Govt track emails / social media chats / Phone communications of fully-funded PhD students.

Thanks in advance.

And why would they be tracking the social media or email when you are not into shady/illegal or illicit business or activities ?

Genuine students or genuine business and legal person would not bother about tracking. There are millions of students in USA studying and running business in USA and in their country, the USA will not direct all their resources to monitor each and every students unless such students are into activities that spike monitoring.

TRS2020:

@Wip7: Many thanks for all that you do sir. Sometimes ago, you assisted me to modify my proposed research topic since it was too narrow at the time. Your suggestions were very helpful. A professor I contacted is willing to supervise my new topic, but again, wants it modfied to suit his current research area. His research interests is in lanthanide doped upconversion nanoparticles for biomedical applications. He has requested that I come up with what I can add to the research of his group along that line.

My initial plan was to focus on functionalizing the nanoparticles using my knowledge of surface and coordination chemistry to make them water soluble since most of the nanoparticles are produced in organic solvents and are hydrophobic.

I realized that his group recently produced a few papers on water soluble UCNPs.

I have been struggling to find other areas to focus on regarding UCNPs for biomedical applications that will be novel and was wondering if you are able to assist with suggestion at this time.

I look forward to reading from you sir.

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Step-by-step for Covid-19 tracking app for new students

Attached here are the steps to follow for the Guvende Kal app.

COVID-19 Tracker upon arrival in Cyprus

After paying 750 TL you will be given a tracker which must be worn throughout your home quarantine.

One of my students arrived to Cyprus from Nigeria through OKTB this morning. Here is the tracker given to him.

Very important: only confirm your location when you have arrived at your destination. See attached for his problem where he mistakenly confirmed his location at airport.

dewale1234:


Oga @wip7

Please, is a letter of consent required for a 16 year old to fly to TRNC
If yes. to whom should it be addressed and what information should it contain

Your prompt response will be appreciated

Depends on if such person is traveling alone.

A Travel Consent Letter is used when a child is travelling alone, with only one parent/legal guardian.

This document notifies authorities or other interested parties that the parent has given their consent for the child to travel without them.

is a letter of consent required for a 16 year old to fly to TRNC
If yes

If such person is admitted into the university and have admission letter and visa already; the letter is not necessary.

If the 16 year old is accompanying one of the parents or another person; may be required.

to whom should it be addressed

To Whom it may concern

and what information should it contain

General information nothing specific. But may include:

Parent/Guardian names and personal information.

Destination being travelled to, dates of travel, and dates of return.

Airline details.

Signed authorization of consent by Parents/Legal guardians.

A signature and seal by the Notary Public

klassykute:


Boss is there anything like One way in oktb? Some told me if i paid 230k i can do one way and travel from lagos

If you are okay with the person and he or she has a proof of those that successfully arrived with it then it’s up to you.

Generally, before now OKTB takes one way ticket but due to issues encounter with the users and sending the travelers back then that results in the return tickets. So give it a try!

Best wishes

klassykute:
hello boss good evening i went to voya visa center at abj today, the lady checked my doc and asked that I request for an acceptance letter from Near east university issued in Turkish language, i have asked around and was told nothing like that, that the acceptance comes in English language. What would you advise, should i be looking for a translated letter or i should forget about it and go for OKTB asap?

Voyavisa's employees in Nigeria are ludicrous, and I believe they are under-educated when it comes to travel abroad.

Several students, including two of my students going to Turkey, have written me about absurd demands and unjustified requests from the Voyavisa Nigerian branches in Lagos and Abuja. Because you are not a Turkish citizen, your education will be conducted in English and NEU, and all universities in Cyprus write general admission/acceptance letters in English for international students, as they should. Only Turkish and Cypriot citizens receive letters of approval in Turkish.

Almost every university in Cyprus has a webpage where you can check the validity of any admission letter, so I'm not sure what that person at Voyavisa will do with a Turkish acceptance letter for a Nigerian whose official language is English. Because a valid acceptance letter has the signature of the registrar/university Vice-rector as well as a bar code, which your translated version will not have, translating your acceptance letter to Turkish will render it invalid.

So, if NEU is willing to do so, request a Turkish version of the acceptance letter... Otherwise, rather than wasting your time with such irrational demands, try OKTB.

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Lucaski:
Please sir, can I get admission in Cyprus.. I'm 27yrs old. Awaiting your response

Yes.

TheNoble007:


Hi prof.Wip7. Great job you are doing here particularly, for Doctoral researchers. I am in need of a book called - Understanding Solid state physics, problems and solutions by Jacques Cazaux. It is available on Taylor and Francis, albeit I don't have Taylor's subscription yet to download the full book except a preview. Can please help me in this regard?

Thank you very much.

Taylor and Francis is the publisher of this book. I have a subscription to their articles, but you can only download books if you purchase them.

klassykute:
Boss please i am having issues locating the visa application form on the voya visa website and on the main website aswell can you please send a link with the form? Thanks

No visa application form just fill the appointment and get the visa form when you get to their office.

You can contact Voyavisa directly via email and phone.

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klassykute:

Hello, how can i get flight reservation and how much is it?

Visit airline websites or traveling agents.

Drhay:
Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this thread as well as wip7, I finally landed yesterday and currently doing home quarantine !

Great day everyone and success

Best wishes!

Even if you already knew these, I'd like to share them with you to make your life more enjoyable. Please steer clear of the following:

—- If you're a fresh student, don't give anyone money because they won't be able to repay you only give what you can forget.

—- It would be excellent to avoid those who smoke unknown substances, drink excessively, or use strong narcotics. Police in the area have informants who are paid commissions when people are arrested and sentenced to prison.


—-additionally, to your education, make use of the internet and other digital resources.

—-rather than whining, as the bulk of people do, look for possibilities even in the dark and choose the less travelled path, opening your eyes to enjoy the benefits.

dewale1234:
Hello @Wip7 et al

Is there any known issue with OKTB recently. Do people still use it to travel to TRNC and how long does it take to process

Also is OKTB a printed document and how does one confirm of it has been processed because it is being done by an agent

A sincere answer would be appreciated

On the average, OKTB takes 3 to 5 days to process by the airline after all documentation submitted.

OKTB is not a printed document just an updated code on the ticket and only visible to the airline officer/staffers.

Tosinbanks7:
Hello @wip7

Please how do I go about the quarantine bracelet
And any other requirements needed as regards COVID 19 …
Thanks for all you do

There is a link from our university, EMU, but the method is the same for other universities; please see the link below for further information. The wristband tracker will be given to you when you have paid at the airpot.

https://www.emu.edu.tr/en/news/announcements/travelling-procedures-within-the-scope-of-covid-19-measures/1208/pid/3453

lexuswagon:
I was about booking my flight before I saw this post you made. Good thing I've not done that yet. Mr Wip7 pls could you check if this flight route I intend using works for oktb. Thanks

Nigeria—istanbul airport—Ercan—istanbul airport—Nigeria.

Route should be like that ☝️☝️

Jayjezey:
@wip7

Please I need assistance. I have paid my tuition fees and I'm about to book a flight to ERCAN, but here's my confusion.

- I'm not using an agent and I'm not sure how to proceed with the OKTB after booking the flight.

After the ticket is purchased, OKTB is processed. In most cases, we handle the OKTB on behalf of our students. If you want to handle it yourself, I recommend going to the Turkish Airline ticket office directly. Despite the fact that several individual students are alleged to have gone straight to the Turkish airline, they have been told that they will not be processed. However, give it a shot.

- I also intend to book for 29th and the flight I found is a 2 stop flight within Turkey, one in Ataturk and the 2nd stop is Sabiha Gokcen, from there to ERCAN.

Unfortunately, OKTB is often restricted at Sabiha Gokcen Airport, therefore taking this ticket option will be a major hassle for you. Your sole option for a flight is to go through Istanbul airport if you are using OKTB.

Would the documents of OKTB be presented at both stops or would I be verified at the first stop and given a transit Visa to complete my journey, or how is this done please?

OKTB will only be checked via Istanbul airport, not others, so get a flight just through that.

- Lastly, after booking my flight, how do I go about getting or processing the OKTB. NB: My flight is a round trip.

Thanks.

As previously indicated, you can go to a Turkish airline ticket office and tell them what you want to do before buying your ticket, and they will do it for you or let you know if they cannot do it. Don't purchase a ticket till you get a confirmation from the airline or an agent since you may lose money if you purchase the incorrect routes.

The process cost of OKTB is not fixed, however, we presently charge between 300 and 400 dollars, depending on the flight and other criteria. So, first and foremost, go to Turkish Airlines and present your admission and tuition payment receipt documentation, as well as a request for a ticket and an OKTB service. They'll tell you whether or not they're up to the task. If they cannot, better subscribe to the agent service or get a visa.

Best wishes

Bellarod05:
Thank you Sir,the university isn't EMU? could you help me process the invitation for the 3 kids from EMU?

Only your university can do that. Kindly contact your university.

ehisforever24:
please how can I pay school fees

All acceptance/admission letters include bank account information. Either obtain a foreign currency and pay through your domestic account or take the acceptance letter to your bank, which will assist you in making a payment in your local currency. Collect the telex copy after they've made the payment and send it to your university. Another alternative is to use an online payment gateway, which allows you to pay with a credit or debit card that has been set up for online transactions.

Tosinbanks7:


Sir , I have paid all my tuition fee , including my ticket fee sir ,
My university of choice is the Rauf denktas university
I need clarification about the 14 days covid 19 quarantine that has been compulsory and how to go about the payment sir
( is it possible to self quarantine if I can secure an apartment before leaving )

Your clarification will be highly appreciated sir.

For information on the quarantine procedure for new students, contact your university or visit the university website. Eastern Mediterranean University has outlined the steps on its website, which are applicable to all new and returning students to Cyprus. See the link below, which leads to the EMU website, and read and follow the instructions.

https://www.emu.edu.tr/en/news/announcements/travelling-procedures-within-the-scope-of-covid-19-measures/1208/pid/3453

Mikell344:

I don’t understand what going sir, mine is saying so is it because of the school sir.

As advised by your agent, postpone your travels towards end of September or early weeks on October.

As I stated also, my next students are traveling end of September, there is nothing you are coming to do early as classes start on October for most universities.

Mikell344:

Hello sir thanks for all your help sir, sir there is something going up right now the OKTB is a having a little problem I was talking with my agent he said that there government is changing rules and it delaying the OKTB is it true sir? I want to know if it affecting other people too sir.

I'm not sure if this is accurate or not. However, I have several students who have already arrived in the TRNC with the OKTB recently, and the next group of students will arrive at the end of September for now.

Bellarod05:
Oga wip7...thanks for this forum...I like to ask what are the process for travelling with my 3 kids ?

I have been offered an acceptance letter but I haven't made payments but I am thinking of going with my 3 kids so I won't be thinking about them

Notify the university that you will be traveling with your children and that you will be financially able to support yourself and your children's education in Cyprus. Give them the children's international passport information. For EMU, a separate letter is usually sent to applicants like this, inviting them and their children. So I'm not sure about the university you want to go to. For the embassy, use this letter and accompany it with financial proof that you can afford the living expenses, as well as the father's consent letter.

Then I am thinking of staying there permanently with them and they will be schooling there... That's if we later find the country accommodating for families.

You must obtain a work permit for 6 years following your education or buy property/start a business to stay permanently in North Cyprus (meaning have a permanent residence card). Otherwise, you must either find/create a job or leave the country or begin a new academic program within 60 days of completing your studies.

Mandorland:
Hello everyone. I am currently pursuing my MSc degree but I do not have any publication yet. Please can anyone give me a thorough guide on journal publication and what journals (free for now) that a management student can publish in..thank you

Hi,

In many of my posts here (I believe like 5 times), I have stated steps on how to find subscription-based reputable journals from Elservier, Springer, Wiley, Taylor and Francis.

Kindly search on this thread. In short, nearly 95% of journals from these publishers are free to publish and highly reputable with internationally accepted indexes. Visit the publisher sites and find the journals or go through this thread.

Best wishes!

africaflozy:


Oga wip,welldone.
Please, I have few questions about EMU.
I want to come for Masters program without thesis and i selected the 50% scholarship offer, then I used their calculator to get the tuition fee for my course, what I got is 2.296USD. is that the whole tuition for my 1.5years program or just a course?

The entire master's program at EMU costs roughly 6800USD, regardless of whether the course is thesis-based or project-based, and except for MBA. After receiving your admission letter, you will be asked to pay roughly $2,000 USD, with the remainder depends on the number of courses you choose for the future semesters plus the registration fee.

2) I don't know much about Cyprus but can I work while I study, even if it's menial job?

I recommend that you google North Cyprus and do additional research online. In summary, NC is a small island whose economy is mostly based on tourism and education, with only a few smaller industries that serve its citizens. Some students find work in restaurants, hotels, construction, car washes, and tourism, among other places, although jobs are rare in general. Before going to NC, all prospective students should make sure they have enough money to cover their tuition and living expenses for the entire semester. The wages from menial employment are low and may not be sufficient to support a family or pay for the tuition.

3) can I travel with my family, husband's is a freelancer so he can work anywhere

Yes, you can go with your family as long as you can show the visa officer that you have enough money to support everyone in your family while you continue your education without relying heavily on jobs in NC. Almost all countries follow this conventional procedure.

4) is the school recognized?

EMU is a worldwide known university that is currently listed as Turkey's second-best and North Cyprus' first. For a list of accreditation agencies and global recognition labels, please see the university's website.

5) what's the standard of living there and is it a place we can easily adapt to?

As previously stated, NC is a small island that is not without its challenges, and the current minimum salary for legitimately employed persons is roughly 3150 TL. Monthly housing costs range from 1000 to 2500 TL on average. There is steady and consistent electricity, internet, and water. Public hospitals are normally free, but you must purchase your own medications. NC is not a developed country like the United States, Canada, or the rest of the world, but it is safe for its citizens and reasonably tranquil, with no kidnappings, random shootings, or other such incidents.

Furthermore, your style of living is determined by your earnings. For example, I am a professor at EMU, and the typical pay of an EMU professor is over 20,000 TL; so, the standard of living of a professor/banker or estate owner will be different from that of someone who works menial jobs for less than 3000 TL.

My questions are much, I am sorry.
Thanks in advance

I hope this answers you and my responses may not be specific, but they are broad enough to cover a wide range of questions.

Nanlop55:
Good day house , Thanks for this wonderful forum

Because what you're asking isn't a set characteristic but varies with time and airline, the responses to your inquiry won't be specific. However, I will respond based on my own experience and those of my recent students.

1.please what is the cheapest return ticket rate anyone got this period,.

The cost of a flight varies depending on the time, flight class, boarding location, and carrier. As a result, it won't matter if someone tells you about the cheapest ticket. First and foremost, do you have a visa? If so, are you purchasing a one-way or round-trip ticket? After you've decided on those, go to the airline websites and enter your travel dates, boarding location, and end destination, which should be Ercan Airport, to get a price quote. The airline website is the best and most straightforward way to get a flight ticket. You can change the dates to view the rates, as well as the permitted luggage weights and other travel regulations.

The following airlines travel to North Cyprus if you are coming from Nigeria; Turkish airline, Emirate, Qatar, Egypt etc.

2. Any food item they don't allow into North Cyprus?

All legal foods from all countries are permitted. Weed/Cannabis, as well as heavy drugs, are illegal in North Cyprus. If you want to bring any products, such as human hair, don't bring too much because it will be labeled as commercial. Ensure that your food is well-packaged; anything that may have odors should be well-wrapped so that the scent does not confuse sniffing dogs. If you're bringing a live animal, be sure you have the appropriate certificates.

3. Excess luggage rate

Each flight class has a baggage allowance. As a result, you'll need to check the airline's website before or during the ticket buying process. There are no restrictions on the amount of luggage you can bring into the country if it is not commercial.

4. Food stuff list guide please ��

This will be determined by the types of foods you eat in your own country that are unavailable in North Cyprus. North Cyprus, for example, does not produce palm oil or cassava flour/flakes (garri), which are commonly used by Africans, although some retailers import from Africa and sell at a greater price. Any other items brought into your country will be found in North Cyprus, not in your local delicacies.

onyekabe:
Oga wip I will like to go for master degree program in Cyprus can I still get admission this year? If yes how do I start the admissions process

Yes, you can still apply until the end of September.

To begin the admissions process, you must first decide on the program you want to pursue and research universities that offer it. Then look into the cost of tuition and housing. If you believe you or your sponsor can afford it, review the admission requirements and prepare the required documents. Then proceed with the application process.

Please let me know if you have any problems with this. First and foremost, what program do you wish to pursue and what is your GPA?