NewStats: 3,263,878 , 8,181,710 topics. Date: Sunday, 08 June 2025 at 01:39 PM 216y3y

port not stamped probably means he didn't go through

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Since they already have a record of your previous interviews, you should consider re-evaluating your previous answers before applying for the fourth time. Your previous answers were not convincing to the VO.

VO wants to know WHY you’re coming to study in the US, HOW you plan to come over to US; finances. And last but not the least; WHAT you’ll do after your studies is over - you need to convince them with your word and confidence that you’ll come back after your studies to give back to your community and make naija a better place.

Look at their eyeballs while saying all these things to show how confident you’re in what you’re.

Coolkid2222:
Good morning nairalander
Please I need your advice on this
Went to America embassy for third time
Two Lagos and one Abuja
2nd of June

Vo: good morning
Me: good morning sir

Vo: why are you going to the US
Me: am going to ***university for my bachelors degree in *****

Vo: why did you need this degree
Me:I have been work at ***** as an istrative officer in other for me to attain a executive managerial position at **** this degree is essential

Vo: I can see you have been denied before this was not what you told them
Me: for my two interview I was not asked why do I need the degree

Vo: so you want to work with the government now
Me: yes at federal ministry of ****

Vo : sorry you are refused for same reasons

Please guys I don’t understand the reasons

Tekecoms1:

The website isn't responding. I think there is a misspelling or so.

https://purefashiongallery.com

Sinclair55:
I got a tourist visa 10months ago to the US for a wedding. I couldn't make it due to work pressure. Now am going for a vacation. Please advice me what to do and likely questions to expect at POE. Thanks

Sorry for responding late...You can always navigate to the Visa thread for help!

For those already in the United State, I was able to get one good online store that is selling with an average cost FREE Shipping included to both US and International! You can always visit them anytime https://purefashiongallery.com...PEACE!

This is for those already in the US, I know a lot of people are looking for a good online store to purchase quality clothing, unlike the high cost in most US shops, I was able to get one good online store that is selling with an average cost FREE Shipping included to both US and International! You can always visit them anytime https://purefashiongallery.com ...PEACE!

Adebusayo:
Hello house, please I need a mock interview. I just stumbled on this thread. Thanks.

you can always read the beginning of the thread to be well acquainted it.

This guy must be a Nigerian, his covers are so dynamic and filled with surprises


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mznsuFMP0zI


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2Yc9mUFkg8


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ft-YSx_v__k

Ariel20:
I wasn't asked anything at JFK Airport..I only typed my details digitally as requested.

I had a very non-forgettable terrible experience at Rome though....carry all your documents for peace sake abeg. Nigerians do not have a good reputation abroad. It's just terrible. Istanbul wasn't bad . Same with Oslo , Singapore and other African countries I have visited.

I dealt with the immigration guys at Monrovia though, they asked foolish questions. Can't believe I have to go through stress to enter an African country. It's simply ridiculous

Yes please share

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F3k6ECjvek

For those intending to have their Employers file a H-1B Visa for them, please read this article. It contains a recent update about this istration that could be helpful too: https://www.quora.com/Is-the-H-1B-visa-program-at-risk

Hello guys, I'm here again to share some of my experiences here and most of them were also learned from others mistake.

1. DO NOT, i repeat DO NOT ask someone in this USA to help you get ission or to take you through procuring your F1 Student visa. Reason been that most of the Naija guys here are really not seeing money, as a result, they exploit their fellow Naija brothers and sisters in Nigeria pretending to help them. A friend of mine who landed here is crying bitterly, because his classmate who is currently in USA now helped him get ission, etc, but before he procured this victims ission, the victim payed him close to $2000 (the money was not sent in a whole but was totaled after calculated different fees he came up with which could hinder his victim's ission). There is more, the victim was supposed to study in Maryland, but as a result of the expensive tuition, the guy asked his victim to move down to the state where he is at, that he would help him transfer his ission. After all said and done, the guy requested more money in order to help my friend transfer his ission to another school (note: my friend in question has no means of getting money, in fact his father had to send all the money he realized when he sold his land to this same guy). As a result of not identifying with the international student office in Maryland when he arrived, the school in Maryland terminated his I-20 hence making him to fall out of status. At the time when this was happening, my friend was already living with him. Suddenly the guy started requesting tenant fees from him and later chased him out of his house ( that this was his classmate and even one of his best friends at school back then). However, through the Grace of God, he is now reinstated and applied to another school who helped to get the school in Maryland to revoke their termination of his I-20. Now he has a new I-20, has his SSN and is working part time.

This is a very TRUE story and I wish we could all learn from it. Unless you have someone you can trust like a related family member or a very trustworthy friend.

2. If you are intending to settle in this country after studies (Work or Marry), better be prepared to work on your grades (if you wanna work and get a company to file for you), try to be careful with your relationship with any woman here. Always think of what you want out of a relationship and be genuine, DO NOT go through the ARRANGEMENT means (it have really messed a lot Naija guys up). However, if you think after you guys must have dated for a long time, that you are ready to commit yourself into Marriage, then be ready to keep it. Marriage here na one thing, being Engaged is another (E no dey like naija where you can easily give it up). I am not writing this to scare you off, but also to let you know what it is on the long run, I have had a little experience though and I know what I am saying in essence. Do not jump into marriage for the sole purpose of GC. (two things are involved if you divorce her: Alimony or Child , most a times both and if start paying for it...my dear, you'll never finish) If an American woman or man tells you that she loves you, Guy go heaven come down S/HE DOES (she no go hide anything from you, not even her fart , although most of them do).

3. A part from applying for Jobs on-campus, try looking for little jobs during the winter like shoveling snows which pays in cash. in fact you can make not less than $10 to $15 per hour of snow shoveling. I presently sing for a Catholic church here and they pay me in cash without my SSN.

4. Always seek for advises from people, most esp. Nigerians here (whether they give you bad or good advice, you'll decide on which one to make up your mind for, at least it gives you an option!).

5. The rate wey some "companies" or "scammers" will call you either for a tax refund payment or any type of unknown-won money is indisputable, always try to listen and allow the caller to talk first and see what he or she is calling for (I mean for numbers you did not save on your phone).

6. Car for America no be big man show, I can even see people riding 1978 cars and still have a good paying job. So do not look at some Nigerians that pose on facebook with their newly bought cars as them "making it". My dear, if they tell you rate of insurance they pay for it every month, you'll decide to ride a bicycle to school every day. My point is, settle down first and take everything one step at a time. Always make each step a calculated movement. A goal without a plan is like a wish.

7. Pray. Pray. Pray. (Whether you be Muslim or Christian). It is a pity that most of us here only pray when they are in hardship, but imagine if we always prayed everyday, even if we mistakenly entered into trouble, God will surely find a way (I'm using the above story of my friend as a case scenario, nothing is impossible for God to do, NOTHING GOOD).

That is it for now...I wish those scheduled for December interview a huge success! I wish y'all a wonderful Christmas.

femi321:
where did you get this info? when I checked, Nigeria is not on the list

Wow, seems they removed it, but after g up, you should be able to see Nigeria

amanze15:
had to run a quick safety check lol

Don't really what you mean by a quick safety check, cos i have used it to send money to Nigeria about 3 times.

Send money to Naija through BoxyPay at N400 per $1.
Link: www.boxypay.com/ref/5991

ttmacoy:
Would that be in place of a birth certificate?

I'm thinking so. But can it stand in place of the birth certificate?

ttmacoy:
Regarding the process, you can find this in the USCIS and many other websites online. It's straight forward if your relationship is genuine.

Go through and come back with specific questions.

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/adjustment-status

http://www.immihelp.com/greencard/adjustmentofstatus/

Thank you bro...can I use my baptismal card which bears my DOB ?

Marriott1980

Just in case for those that are already studying in the US who found their soul mate and wishes to Adjust their status from F1 to a Permanent Resident visa, go to this thread: https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/3380765/adjustment-status-aos-f1-k1 this is only based on MARRIAGE....and not SHAM marriage please.

Those who have already Adjusted their status can also help us out in that regard.

Wait justswise! Before you shut this forum down, I was thinking that there could be some Nigerians who are currently studying or visiting the United States who wish to adjust their status to either a Permanent Residency or Citizenship. While there are some Nigerians who came into the US with an F1 visa, tourist or any other type of visas, but was able to Adjust their status to a Permanent Resident visa, through legal means (NOT SHAM MARRIAGES).

If there are such people on this forum, would you mind sharing the procesess and what documents that are involved? This will help not only me, but also some other fellows in my category (or visiting) who found a nice woman, got married and are planning on filing for an Adjustment of Status. We wish to employ the same spirit as we have going on in the General u.s.a Student visa thread. We employ your kind advice!

CC: imperiouxx

djmakson:


No it wasn't. Meat is generally not allowed irrespective of the POE.

To those coming to the US soon:

If you would have enough space in your luggage (be mindful of the weight. Every airline has specific maximum) , pending the time you would have to visit any African store here, you could arrange for some food stuff like garri, egusi, ogbonno, dry fish, dry vegetables. Get them in ziplocks or plastic bags, clearly labelled. That would last you for a considerable period before eating burger

P.S. Palm Oil (Epo pupa) is not allowed. It won't even MMIA.

I brought Palm Oil when i arrived here...but I hid it inside my garri and it became so thick..was unnoticeable by their scanning machines

this thread has been so dry!!! Abeg people post una transcripts biko!!!

Ezennaemeka1:
hello house,
please I need help on ing my Google AdSense address.
We all know how hard it is to get Google AdSense as a Nigerian so I decided to apply for that of USA and it was approved. Now I have a challenge. The verification pin needs to be sent to a USA address I used for the registration.
please if you reside in USA pm me let give them your address. once the send the pin to you all you need do is to do is email me the pin via my email address.
pls guys I really need help from you guys. thanks

Open a US address through Freight Forwarders. Use google to search for it.

Tods:
Nice piece but I kind of disagree with no. 1 cos the ban on using naira cards abroad might be lifted anytime. Miracles do happen you know. Some people (like me) are seriously praying they reconsider that issue of not being able to use our card abroad. And like Angelapinkytoes said, what's the use of having all the naira and not being able to spend.

Exactly my point too, but for now, you make do with what you have, because if you come down here with money on that card, you'll definitely spend more that you would have to if you were in Nigeria. Bank and Billing company charge extra fees, but once you carry your dollar and use it to open a US bank , you'll never bother about these huge fees except for little tax fees they charge.

Here are some advice I would suggest for those here and those intending to come over for studies:

1. Do not come here with your Naira MasterCard! Try and change all your naira to dollar before coming. You can store your dollar inside your carry-on baggage and always take it with you even if you are in the rest room.

2. Get a token from your bank. I will suggest Gtbank because they are swift and easy to use. This will help you each time you need to send money home.

3. Find an African Market that deals on Money Exchange. For example, there is a black market here in Rhode Island called Toof's Market (African Market; they sell African food and also deal on money exchange), they sell $1 for N342. Say you wish to send say $100 Home it will total: N34,200. It will definitely be to your own advantage since Western Union and MoneyGram still sell at N197 per dollar...so calculate it and see were your loss and profit emerges. All you would need is to fill out a form and put your Nigerian number (Gtbank or any bank with token) as the receiver. You will in turn transfer the cash from the comfort of your room to home.

4. Apply for Graduate Assistantship before coming. But if you got denied, do not worry. Once you arrive and have ed for a course or two, check around first in your school's career's website and apply for any available GA positions. Furthermore, follow your application up by visiting the different departments you applied to; whether GA or other positions, after a day or two (this is called being "pro-active" -thanks to bigfrancis1 ). Print a copy of your resume and cover letter, dress descent. Each department your visit present yourself this way: "Hi, my name is ...I'm an international graduate student. I recently applied for this position and would like to follow up on my application...here are the hard copies of my resume and cover letter" Depending on what you conclude with them, just smile. They may either tell you to keep in touch or keep in touch yourself. Call them after every 3 days or one week to get an update on your application (do this nicely).

5. If you are granted any Job On-Campus, use your offer letter to apply for your social security number. This is very important, because, at most times, SSN is used in building and having a record of good credit history. You can also apply for Credit Cards...if you want to begin that, I'll suggest you either begin with Capital One, Bank of America (apply immediately you open an with them with your SSN), American Express, Chase, Discover, etc. If not, just chill until you are ready. THIS IS NOT A MUST

6. If you've gotten an apartment, please be careful of the letters you receive as some of them are scams (Cruise scam, grocery coupon scams, etc). Any offer you receive that you never applied for, do not claim it, they will definitely request many personal information and money that could be of your own detriment.

7. Be focused, pray always and be positive!

I'll more as time goes on...Cheers guys!

Thanks for your advice, I'll start working on that asap.

Bussy123:


I am not a student, but will advice you to start applying to company at least a year before. Some companies ask for application to be submitted early. Example, my company which is a fortune 200 ask engineering interns to submit there application a year before. So u can start looking now, submit applications, look for companies coming to ur school to recruit and makes use of LinkedIn.

Abeg Gurus, when is the right time to start planning for Summer Internship for next year

angel34real:


Hello. Please can you enlighten me on the Toof African Market? I have some dollars to exchange. Thanks in anticipation.

It is mostly obtainable here in Rhode Island...dunno what it is called in your area. Their exchange rate is N312 per dollar if you want to send to Nigeria. Try some African market, they can direct you.

warriboy21:
Dos who wants to send some few dollars back home Forget about worldremit for now and use ping-express.while world remit send at 193/$. De send at d blackmarket rate.. 305 to 1dolar....
E make sense die

Try Toof African Market. Got some for 311

slimmy2005:
H&M, 6pm.com, American eagle. Their drinks are artificially flavored. Use Walmart and buy better juice. You can always try to get a blended and once in a while run smoothie for yourself or some fresh shake. Aldi stores are cheap too for food.

Thank you boss...I'll try to learn how to make a smoothie