DV 2010 Lucky winners from Nigeria meet HERE!

[danje]

@Bammy, were u interviewed by d chinese lady.

 

[CROWNEDNVICTORY]

gee congrats once again.Your questions were really jamb like.And i guess it must be that chinese woman.We thank our lady for her intercession.I also implore her to interceed for the rest of us when the time comes by the grace of his son Jesus Christ.

Amen.


Praise be to the Lord our God who crowns us in victory

 

[danje]

C. ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF THE DIVERSITY (DV) IMMIGRANT CATEGORY RANK CUT-OFFS WHICH WILL APPLY IN JANUARY
For January, immigrant numbers in the DV category are available to qualified DV-2010 applicants chargeable to all regions/eligible countries as follows. When an allocation cut-off number is shown, visas are available only for applicants with DV regional lottery rank numbers BELOW the specified allocation cut-off number:
Region All DV Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed Separately
AFRICA 23,400
Except:
Egypt: 12,300
Ethiopia: 12,475
Nigeria: 12,900
ASIA 9,475
EUROPE 19,750
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) 4
OCEANIA 775
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN
925

Thank GOD, more Nigerian winners current for January.

 

[Izi]

My people make unua no vex say I no dey up and doing for dis forum ooo. I just dey tied up with heavy work load.

Make unua see VISA BULLETIN for December 2009 here. That'S those who will be current in January 2009. I think it's really moving fast for Nigerian winners. At least compared to previous years. To God be the Glory.

Region All DV Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed Separately
AFRICA 23,400

Except:
Egypt: 12,300

Ethiopia: 12,475

Nigeria: 12,900

ASIA 9,475

EUROPE 19,750

NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) 4

OCEANIA 775

SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN 925

 

[Izi]

C. ADVANCE NOTIFICATION OF THE DIVERSITY (DV) IMMIGRANT CATEGORY RANK CUT-OFFS WHICH WILL APPLY IN JANUARY
For January, immigrant numbers in the DV category are available to qualified DV-2010 applicants chargeable to all regions/eligible countries as follows. When an allocation cut-off number is shown, visas are available only for applicants with DV regional lottery rank numbers BELOW the specified allocation cut-off number:
Region All DV Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed Separately
AFRICA 23,400
Except:
Egypt: 12,300
Ethiopia: 12,475
Nigeria: 12,900
ASIA 9,475
EUROPE 19,750
NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS) 4
OCEANIA 775
SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN
925

Thank GOD, more Nigerian winners current for January.

danje how u dey? No vex ooo. I don post my own b4 I see your post ooo. How I can I delete mine own post to avoid duplacation? Please admin. (the manager of this thread/ forum) could you kindly assist me to delete my post.

 

[solaonil]

Guys bulletin for Dec is out. Jan- 12900. All d best to those current in jan.

 

[danje]

@izi, u dont need 2 delete, its ok.
@solaonil check ur private msg.

 

[Aywire]

i would say............

It takes roughly about one month to come from reading people's signatures. SSN number and other documents can be obtained later.

Regarding to Finishing in Nigeria or not, it depends on your major(degree).....For science students/Engineering doesnt really matter, if you further your education immediately rather than trying to look for a Job. If you try to look for a job immediately with a nigerian degree you may face some difficulty like Bammyrichie said.

If you are a business/related student, Bammyrichie's point might be valid. Pls find someone who know more about how those departments work for more info before you make your final decision.

You have to think about school fees as well. If you get student loans, you will have to pay it back in the future/ plus it would affect your credit history if you dont pay it back on time.

I have seen many students that finished from naija(Ife, uni-lag, futo and other schools) with science/engineering related degrees that are doing incredibly well after finishing their masters here in the US. If you come with a degree, you can apply for your master's and get a Graduate Assistantship which is what most of the Nigerians do. Graduate Assistantship would take care of Tuition, Health insurance and they would also give you a small monthly stipend which is enough to live on(pay all your bills and all) If you get a graduate assistantship, you are either an RA(Research assistantship) or TA (Teaching Assistants).

Think well about this.

1. Finishing in Nigeria & Applying for Masters immediately would save you money, time & also you will have a higher/advanced degree by the time you finish. It would put you at an employment advantage when you are done......

2. Transferring and then completing your Bsc, you will have a US first degree and be able to get a good job depending on your degree
cons- more money spent, time you cant get back, plus you will have only a bsc

3. Finishing in Nigeria, & coming down to look for a job immediately....Like Bammy said, would be difficult to get a job and may not get the kind of Job you want.


Those are the three options you

It is possible for you to come here, get your green card (It takes around a Month from what i have seen) & then go back to naija to finish off. But while you are finishing you will be looking for schools to go around the area where you will be relocating to.

If you want to go with option 2 as well, thats ok but be prepared for the financial cost. Sometimes financial aid may not be sufficient. Plus you dont want to be in school & then working long hours outside to make ends meet. It could affect exam performance which is the key to getting a good Job after graduation.



Also, i remember a forum member came on this forum a while ago(Also a DV winner) about joining the army/navy or so....That would also get your tuition paid and may recieve monthly stipend. But i personally don't endorse/support this idea but its also an option, it would take care of money problems if you enlist and time would still be a factor depending on your degree/major

Concerning completing your education i would say it's better to finish up here... it's only when you are in IT ( computer (science)/system engineering) and u could pass some certifications that you are alright with your Nigerian degree other than that i would not advise anyone to complete his/her education in Nigeria. The education in Nigeria including Engineering (except the one i mentioned above) is in British standard and what is obtainable in the US is called American standard. I read Electrical Engineering in Nigeria but the practical aspect of t is not the same. Americans regard their system and that does not mean they disregard others. 70% of jobs in the US are High school and about 25% jobs are First degree, so what are we saying, i know pple wt Msc here that i have not used it to work so why are we sweating Msc, Bsc-US is better to go for as long as one could get his transcripts complete and get them evaluated.

 

[Aywire]

Re:Advising others.

I am always very careful about my choice of words in the type of advice i give pple that need it. I am in Nigeria and i am giving an advice about what is obtainable in the US, it should not be so.... let us check and 'cross check' what we say so we don't mislead others. Most times i only log on this site without posting anything,just read what others have posted and if there are areas i am interested i then post. I would not listen to pple that have not been to the US before telling me what's obtainable in the US. I have met some pple in the US that have been there for years they might know all the info that someone that just came in knows that is sometimes correct.US is all abt Info y'all will soon find out. Thanks

 

[solaonil]

Hi danje check ur pm

 

[Aywire]

Re: Green card

Greencard may not take up to 6 months. My friend (Paulash) from 2009 DV got his 2weeks after his arrival in USA, so the poster can also be very fortunate.

Green card is not issued in 2 weeks but SSN, whoever said he got his in 2 wks was lying. For those of you that are coming to the US... hmnn, you should be ready for what his called boredom cos you will continue to wait for SSN after that u wait for GC, then u will now go for your DL/state ID. before one starts going to fill application but there are some that could be done on the internet while u await all these docs. Best wishes.

 

[smalllacrimose]

Green card is not issued in 2 weeks but SSN, whoever said he got his in 2 wks was lying. For those of you that are coming to the US... hmnn, you should be ready for what his called boredom cos you will continue to wait for SSN after that u wait for GC, then u will now go for your DL/state ID. before one starts going to fill application but there are some that could be done on the internet while u await all these docs. Best wishes.

lol....About boredom, thats really funny. Receiving GC is different with people. Some people receive theirs quickly and other people it takes a while. From what i have seen its around one month bracket(plus or minus couple of days around that).....

This month's bulletin is taking forever to come. I wonder what's the delay

 

[Izi]

lol....About boredom, thats really funny. Receiving GC is different with people. Some people receive theirs quickly and other people it takes a while. From what i have seen its around one month bracket(plus or minus couple of days around that).....

This month's bulletin is taking forever to come. I wonder what's the delay

This Month's bulletin is already out. Check on page 29. I guess you may be current by February judging from your signature. So you had better begin to get prepared.

 

[smalllacrimose]

I am always very careful about my choice of words in the type of advice i give pple that need it. I am in Nigeria and i am giving an advice about what is obtainable in the US, it should not be so.... let us check and 'cross check' what we say so we don't mislead others. Most times i only log on this site without posting anything,just read what others have posted and if there are areas i am interested i then post. I would not listen to pple that have not been to the US before telling me what's obtainable in the US. I have met some pple in the US that have been there for years they might know all the info that someone that just came in knows that is sometimes correct.US is all abt Info y'all will soon find out. Thanks

Aywire, i am also very careful about advising people and my choice of words. I am putting the options out there. And i have seen several examples over and over again from my 5 years of living in the US. I wouldn't have as much knowledge as i have about the system if i have not gone through it. I am not arguing with you and would never mislead anyone. It depends on your location. If you read my post well, you will see that i laid down his choices. People with no job at least in my state is due to the current state of the economy.

Everyone is free to do as they choose. You can transfer if you want or finish. He asked a question & I simply answered from my own humble point of view & my personal experience.

To the person that asked the original question, please do your homework first before making your final decision. Everybody will have something to say. The best thing is to look for people in your field in the same state you are going and let them tell you about the job market there for your degree.

Mr Aywire, i hope i didnt sound rude in my response....If i did please forgive me in advance. I try to stay out of trouble........

 

[smalllacrimose]

This Month's bulletin is already out. Check on page 29. I guess you may be current by February judging from your signature. So you had better begin to get prepared.

thanks, I just realized that.....things are really going smooth this year. That's really good

 

[bammyrichie]

D visa bulletin is out. Naija is 12,900 for january 2010

 

[bammyrichie]

@Bammy, were u interviewed by d chinese lady.

yes o! She was too nice, simple, understanding and above all she knows how to help overcome d fear and tension of d interview b'cos of her smile and sense of human.

 

[phluck2]

Thank God the numbers are moving in thousands. For those of us who are current as a result of the December bullentin, I will say congrats to you but remember the journey is still some miles away.
Lets start to put our documents together.
I will also encourage those who have gone for their interviews to keep coming with their experiences and testimonies.
God is committed to leading us all.

 

[modley]

Nid urgent reply plz...

It takes roughly about one month to come from reading people's signatures. SSN number and other documents can be obtained later.

Regarding to Finishing in Nigeria or not, it depends on your major(degree).....For science students/Engineering doesnt really matter, if you further your education immediately rather than trying to look for a Job. If you try to look for a job immediately with a nigerian degree you may face some difficulty like Bammyrichie said.

If you are a business/related student, Bammyrichie's point might be valid. Pls find someone who know more about how those departments work for more info before you make your final decision.

You have to think about school fees as well. If you get student loans, you will have to pay it back in the future/ plus it would affect your credit history if you dont pay it back on time.

I have seen many students that finished from naija(Ife, uni-lag, futo and other schools) with science/engineering related degrees that are doing incredibly well after finishing their masters here in the US. If you come with a degree, you can apply for your master's and get a Graduate Assistantship which is what most of the Nigerians do. Graduate Assistantship would take care of Tuition, Health insurance and they would also give you a small monthly stipend which is enough to live on(pay all your bills and all) If you get a graduate assistantship, you are either an RA(Research assistantship) or TA (Teaching Assistants).

Think well about this.

1. Finishing in Nigeria & Applying for Masters immediately would save you money, time & also you will have a higher/advanced degree by the time you finish. It would put you at an employment advantage when you are done......

2. Transferring and then completing your Bsc, you will have a US first degree and be able to get a good job depending on your degree
cons- more money spent, time you cant get back, plus you will have only a bsc

3. Finishing in Nigeria, & coming down to look for a job immediately....Like Bammy said, would be difficult to get a job and may not get the kind of Job you want.


Those are the three options you

It is possible for you to come here, get your green card (It takes around a Month from what i have seen) & then go back to naija to finish off. But while you are finishing you will be looking for schools to go around the area where you will be relocating to.

If you want to go with option 2 as well, thats ok but be prepared for the financial cost. Sometimes financial aid may not be sufficient. Plus you dont want to be in school & then working long hours outside to make ends meet. It could affect exam performance which is the key to getting a good Job after graduation.



Also, i remember a forum member came on this forum a while ago(Also a DV winner) about joining the army/navy or so....That would also get your tuition paid and may recieve monthly stipend. But i personally don't endorse/support this idea but its also an option, it would take care of money problems if you enlist and time would still be a factor depending on your degree/major

How long can a green card holder stay in d usa b4 he/she can start invitin his/her family 4 visitation and can d invited person get a job overdeir...

 

[navigator]

Can anybody tell me more about the continuation or forwardin of credits from a university here in naija to any university in usa...as i already said,,i'll b in final year by december and visa only expire in 6 monthz....as a final year student wot level will i be if my school send the transcript to the university i choose wen i get to states or will i start form the first level again...plz guyz i nid ur opinionz....thkz

MODLEY,
SO MANY HAVE GIVEN DIVERSE SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS, BUT LIKE AWIRE SAID U CAN'T BE IN NIJA AND KNOWS WHAT OPPERATES IN USA.

MY IS A PRACTICAL ONE:
I had a year to go in Elect/Elect, did the interview and God open another chapter.
I left for US; from my signature, u could see that my GC was delayed; the reason I do not know.
I got a job, I applied to a university, I was told to get my TRANSCRIPT, I ask a friend of mine to apply on my behalf, my dad followed it up and was sent to ME.
At last I was addmitted to read Electronics and Computer Engineering for 2 YEARS. Since I have addmission I applied for FA., which was given also.

NOTE THAT YOU MAY NOT BE TOO SURE U WILL GRADUATE IN ONE YEAR IN NIJA; SO WILL ADVICE U MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION. GOOD LUCK.