DukeNija:

Africans are very funny people. I'm sure a Patrick Sawyer must have been in that ward held against his wish. We are very backward people who can't even think to save our lives. Imagine gun men raiding an Ebola ward. Of all places to raid, its an Ebola ward. The gun men can't even consider how much their lives are worth?

If extremist will bomb himself and several others, all in the name of pleasing (god), don't you think attacking an isolated ward is another strategic move of killing more people?

NOTE: I didn't say Islamic extremist

CHAii: An expression of uncontrollable sympathy.

chiwuike20:
Faith works in a wondrous way, not like magic. Magic is fake and superficial, faith is reality

Thanks for your observation and correction.

faithman2020:


Guess What my SSN and that of my wife was in our apt box why I was nagging yesterday.it remains that of my two kids and our green cards.
I called them these morning I was told to what after 45 days from the day of payment.

I had a very funny Job interview today at RGIS LLC.¶™

FAITH WORKS WONDERS¶™@ PEOPLE here think MY God is a magician.

You can say that again bro, faith works like magic. in no time every other thing will begin to fall in place. congrats bro...

Lest i forget, what makes the interview funny?

faithman2020:

Ok , thank so much¶
Wish you all the best in your Job search.

You're welcome bro..

faithman2020:

I did not use pay.gov to pay.it was the email sent to me(2) two mail.one was pay.gov which confirmation of payment and agencies tracking id. and elisdonot reply. I pay through elis uscis my fear is whether I ve not paid to a wrong a/c.
cos the my case status -accepted/pending review.

You got nothing to worry about if you can log into your USCIS.gov account, you can not pay into wrong acc using that site, make sure you print the payment notification. That if i receive 2 mail? i can't confirm that now since i can't log-in my yahoo email for now, i'm ask to provide my alternate e-mail of which i can't remember.

faithman2020:

Then something is wrong somewhere I received two emails
1.pay.gov, then from elis asking me to check my status for update.
I could access my acc showing
Receipt id: IOE867..........
Request no:
case recieve date:

Case status: your application is accepted/pending case review.


what do you think...

Bro, on which site did you get those details from? www.pay.gov or www.USCIS.gov, if it's from USCIS.gov then i think your mind should be at rest. The mail you receive from pay.gov is there a link that direct you to USCIS site?

House please, have any one paid his/her USCIS fees using www.pay.gov? pls your contribution is needed here.

faithman2020:

Ok thanks, does the confirmation include email from pay.gov pls there is a reason am askn

I just check my account now, here is the link:

https://elis.uscis.dhs.gov/cislogin/CISControllerAction.do?TAM_OP=login&ERROR_CODE=0x00000000&URL=%2F&AUTHNLEVEL=&OLDSESSION=

Enter your e-mail and password then answer your security question, it will display the following:

Receipt no:
Request no:
Case Receipt date:
Received as:
Status:printed
Status date: printed last week
Payment: made

i only receive one message which is confirmation of payment. you can find the message right there in your USCIS acc.

faithman2020:

Thanks bro,

1. My younger brother formally stays at the address but he has noted the post office as regard our surname so that they can be posted to his new address.

2.We have notified the post office here for a change of address to our minnesota address.

3.We actually registered on Monday the 21st and we use our new address though the queue was very long.

4.Did you receive any 2 mail after paying- pay.gov and another ,were you able to check your status before you receive your SSN cos till now is say application pending.

yes bro, i receive confirmation of payment which i printed still with me. i have not visit the site since i arrive.

faithman2020:

Wow,pls did you apply for the SSN after the shortdown or before.I arrive US on 27th sept and I ve been trying to access our a/c on elis for USCIS immigrant fee we paid before leaving Nigeria.It give accepted/application pending.And I tried calling USCIS they told me our receipt no. shows that our case could not be found. I am worried though,we applied for our SSN on 21st monday after the short down we were suppose go to Georgia and we re Minnesota instead they ve nt seen our green card in georga. today is our 30th day in america

Hi bro, i applied for my SSN a day after short-down, 18th Oct and it was delivered 25th Oct. it seems processing is very fast here in MD. i could remember some fellow Marylanders got theirs in 3 working days.

I also paid the USCIS fee in Nigeria, i got my GC without any contact with USCIS same day i got my SSN.

1. Did you change your address at your POE? it seems majority of those changes are not effected.
2. How reliable are the fellow at Georgia?
3. When you register for SSN at Minnesota hope you use your current address?

Perhaps either of this question could be a factor, however processing differs in state to state this also could be a factor. You need not to worry it is their duty to get it across to you just be a little patient.

Got my SSN and GC today, just a week after government re-opens, less than a month i arrive here. Glory be to God.

jidex001:

When did u arrive . U shld have got ur SSN since na.

I arrived SUN 29th, sept, shutdown commence TUE 1st oct. e be like say dem plan me ni...

jidex001:


Adesoji na baba, when we get to his level and have experience he has attained and that why he is here for everyone. U can then talk of have time bro. But now has new immigrate ur brain over calculate and thinking of so many things( getting a job, trying to settle, getting apartment or do 2 to 3jobs and so many things)

Gratitude to adesoji

Where are u in maryland and ve u got ur state I'd?

No be lie bro, over calculation dey worry me o, what borders me most is how to power this hybrid computer that suddenly shutdown, imagine this happen a day i arrive here and now two weeks still counting i can't shout o.

I stay in upper marlboro here in MD, no state I D yet. can i get a state id without my SSN?

jidex001:


Hello, sorry I could not reply ur post. Being busy. How u doing and welcome to america.

When you say BUSY now i understand, cos my host is a living example. now i see reason why someone like adesojiaderemi should be commended for always making out time to make contributions here. bro life is pretty good here just that i don't like the idea of sitting down at home doing noting, no thanks to government shutdown, except for weekend when myself and my host go outing. the internet has been a good friend.

Petsal: @Yessweecan: what exactly do u mean by " NOT to "TAKE SIDE" until you are through reading ALL pages. just be neutral you will be glad you did.

Oh! i was referring to a thread where a debate is conducted about the USA. The thread is thought provoking, making you want to spit fire (not every thing discussed will be pleasing to you), however if you are patient enough to read through maybe you will at least learn ONE thing. it up to you though

faithman2020:

Nice pics,but the America I saw from Chicago airport to mineapolise -st paul was more beautiful,better and organised than the VI,parkview,lekki 1&2, and Akute I ve lived and Work for the better part of my life. Though it may be becos am new here.I was told crime rate is high in america but people are surviving.no agbero,lastma,kai,conductors,boko haram and area boys that threaten from work to home daily.
The fact is many immigrant here are negative about the system including one my closest bros with two cars,his three month earning his more than my annual salary plus bonus and allowance.The complain of paying bills is just everywhere.
Since I came here food,clothing and the basic necessity of life have not been far fetched.Let just pray that the system will work and be favourable to us and our family.
Faith Works Wonders.¶™

True bro, where i stay in MD is much more beautiful than anywhere in Lagos and Abuja put together. life here is pretty good and it has no comparison in anyway whatsoever with what is obtainable in Naija. Am loving this country big time but then, there is a MORAL LESSON for every immigrant, that was why i advised NOT to "TAKE SIDE" until you are through reading ALL pages. just be neutral you will be glad you did.

I like to share this link with ALL new immigrant to the USA, and those coming anytime soon. Pls avoid taking side, not until you are through reading ALL pages, this will help you a GREAT DEAL.

https://www.nairaland.com/1458034/want-come-america-really-know

Once again I return all glory and praise to the most high GOD for a successful arrival to the united states yesterday, I touch down at Washington Dulles via emirates airline. I had a nice time in Dubai with a naija flight mate who made arrangement for an helicopter trip around Dubai, Note: we had an hotel reservation in Dubai. I trickily decline the offer since I be JJC. He made the trip alone though. I leta realize the man is a naija American citizen, we both land in Washington yesterday. rules they work wela for here o. na GPS direct us (my host and I) from Washington to Maryland.

My dear 2014 selectee, pls give your best during your interview cos this is the place to be o. may GOD help US ALL.

Thank You.

Once again I return all glory and praise to the most high GOD for a successful arrival to the united states yesterday, I touch down at Washington Dulles via emirates airline. I had a nice time in Dubai with a naija flight mate who made arrangement for an helicopter trip around Dubai, Note: we had an hotel reservation in Dubai. I trickily decline the offer since I be JJC. He made the trip alone though. I leta realize the man is a naija American citizen, we both land in Washington yesterday. rules they work wela for here o. na GPS direct us (my host and I) from Washington to Maryland. this na the place to be.

Fortsucc: Good morning, Pls I need your assistance, is it compulsory to go to the address of support written in the Form DS 260. Or we can go to any State of our Choice? How much is the flight to Chicago or Maryland? I didn't see any help in www.emirate.com. Thanks for your reply.

I got my N153 to washington dulles @ the emirate office in VI. it's very close to maryland your host can pick you up from there. the distance is like lagos to Abeokuta. according to a staff at emirates office.

@Baba Obama, i notice you are trying to reach me, u can use this: onpoint704@yahoo.com

Baba Obama:


First of all, go and apply for state I'd once you ger ur SSN and GC, as for your driver licence, you can start dat too but you will have to get a learners permit since you re not with ur naija licence thereafter you have to wait 4 45days if u re above 25yrs in age and also will go to a driving school before you can get ur licence. Whre in MD are you?

Thanks a bunch, campus way south upper malboro. I'll arrive MD next week by HIS grace. you stay close by?

adesojiaderemi@:


you dont need towait bfor a month, once you recif your SSN go RMV in your area and register for permit first.

You are a blessing mr Ade. thank you.

I salute every one in da house.
@ jide0001 and other marylanders pls i need to know. Did you traveled with a Nigeria driver's licences? i could't apply due to time constrain though i drive. pls kindly outline the procedures to obtaining a drivers licences and state ID in maryland within a month or thereabout. thank you.

@roodboy, i didn't notice you've updated your first interview experience wow!!! this is divine intervention.
well, it may interest you to know that i got to know the following offices from your post: NPC, ALAGBON, US EMBERSY, CHILDREN PRACTICE, MURI OKUNOLA even the HOTEL i lodged. brother am so glad we all made it through. once again i say congratulations.

icare007: Happy to be here on this forum, i just want to thank God Almighty for his favour during my interview,also to thank this wonderful and great forum members for their advices and guidance throughout the preparation processes
Here is my interview experience

I was interviewed by a guy that looks like a chinese american busy denying people... I was sitted praying he should not be the one to interview me... But as God will have it. My ticket number appear in his stand. And it was successful..i was the first single to get visa approved.

INTERVIEW

Co: Are you #name
me: yes sir
co: where do u wrk?
Me: i ansd
co: whats ur job description?
Me: i ansd
co: why r you using statement of result?
Me: i told him that in nigerian university sometyms it tks upto 5yrs b4 the cert will be ready.
Co: smiled and said it is an unfortunate situation
co: asked me abt my age
me: i ansd
co: am goin to approve ur visa congratulations
and enjoy yourself in America.
Me: I said tnk u sir

that was hw successful my interview went.

The most high cares for you. congratulations..

candytos:

@ YessWeCan,
UWC
1. If u book a six months return ticket u must av a return date within that 6months on the ticket, which u can change to any date within that 6months at a cost of about 150 to 200USD not sure again. I do not believe that ASU strike will be up to or over 6months.
2. NASU strike or not u can go to ur university with someone reliable to put everything in motion for ur transcript n the person follows up when u are gone n NASU calls of their strike ensuring he gets ur transcript posted to the organisation evaluating it or getting it to u.
Good luck with ur decision

Good enough bro i do appreciate, i also learnt i could leave the return open within this period, this way i'll avoid the extra charge resulting from changed date. this is interesting!!

@candytos, thanks for your concern. here are my questions.
1. Should the strike persist can i get a refund?
2. In my case both ASUU and NASU are on strike, what is the possibility of processing a transcript?

baba ajala: gudday great forumites
pls i need your advise on how to go about this: i won the dv2013 lottery and have gotten my visa already. presently am in my final year and ASUU is not having any intention of calling off thier strike.

and instead of deferring my admission here in 9ja and later come back, i want to collect my transcript from my school and continue my education in u.s. pls i need your advise on how to go about this and what is the process i should take
your advice is appreciatef

My brother... this state of dilemma is killing, as if ASUU strike is not enough, in my school NASU is also on strike.

abiodunraufu: House. Pls, how much is Medicals for a family of six at Children Practice?

The lord is your strength sir.

Roodymania..... baba God noni.. champagne tins home n abroad gbabe...