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NigeriaorBust Grand Master

NigeriaorBust   4,087

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We are actually planning to split time between two countries. My issues are in not being able to blend in. With the current instability in the country foreign are a higher target for kidnapping. A lot would depend on where in the country you were thinking. Most American females would not thrive in the heavily Muslim areas unless you are accustomed to living like that. Things are very different there. Only you can say if you can deal with those differences.

This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.

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lori7734 Enthusiast

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Hello Ladies and Gents!

I am seriously considering moving to Nigeria or Botswana. Has anyone else contiplated this?

ghana is a bit more friendly

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I have never been to either country you mentioned, but I have heard great things from others about Botswana. Apparently they have a pretty stable economy and government. Your potential move sounds exciting. Good luck!!

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I lived in Mali for three years and I wouldn't want to live in Nigeria...

09/27/05: Posted I-129F to VSC

09/30/05: Received NOA1 from VSC

10/08/05: NVC receives I-129F from VSC

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11/30/05: Interview completed in Dakar

12/01/05: Received visa in Dakar

12/22/05: Arrived in the U.S. via JFK & received temp. EAD

12/28/05: Applied for SSN

12/29/05: Applied for marriage licence

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01/17/06: Received SSN (still waiting for actual card)

01/18/06: Started new job

01/18/06: Applied for Maine state ID

01/26/06: Sent EAD, AOS and AP applications to Chicago lockbox

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02/04/06: Received NOA1 for AOS and AP, sent in wrong check for EAD :(

02/06/06: Resent EAD to Chicago lockbox

02/14/06: Received NOA1 for EAD

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05/01/06: Received EAD card in mail

10/20/06: AOS approved! After almost 180 days...

10/21/06: Received AOS approval email

10/27/06: Received Welcome to America letter

10/29/06: Received Green Card in mail

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masterpiece Enthusiast

masterpiece   2

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I lived in Petal, MS. I would not want to live in Brooklyn, NY

Now that is a blanket statement if ever there was any.....

If i were to make such a statement i would love to add some reasons to help other readers understand me better

Folks have different personalities that allow them to thrive in various places but then again Nigeria is a nation with over 140million residents. There are lots of places in Nigeria where folks are living quite well but hey Mali is a beautiful country...I have friends in U.S who found Lagos thrilling and are looking forward to their next visit. Meanwhile Abuja with all its splendour did not strike a chord with my friends.

You think my friends are New Yorkers?............damn skippy! Would they want to live in Petal, MS? I doubt it!

Blanket statements never ever do justice to a place or country. That`s the morale of this response.

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8-31-2006: K1 approved

11-15-2006: K1 Interview: done and visa approved

11-21-2006: K1 visa issued

11-27-2006: JFK as POE: Work authorized stamp on I-94

AOS Mission

12-16-2006: 1-485 + I-765 mailed

1-3-2007: NOA1 received: Notice date 12-28-2006

1-16-2007: Biometrics

1-17-2007: Case transferred to CSC

2-10-2007: I-693 RFE (whatever happened to the panel physician`s medical report?)

4-3-2007: Another I-693 RFE

5-8-2007: Resident Permit Card received Next Stop: February 6, 2009 (I-751)

Removal of Conditional Basis of Residency (Form I-751)

2-6-2009 Mailed Form 1-751:::VSC

2-14-2009 Received I-751 Receipt notice indicating one year extension of conditional residency status

3-6-2009 Biometrics:::::::::::::waiting for VSC

7-7-2009: E-mail notice received: Card production ordered

8-3-2009: 10year Green Card Received in the mail.

Naturalization Application (N-400)

2-16-2010: N-400 sent in..

4-2-2010: Biometrics

5-18-2010: Interview

6-16-2010: Certificate of Nat. received- Masterpiece is a USC!

7-16-2010: U.S Passport in hand

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NigeriaorBust Grand Master

NigeriaorBust   4,087

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The thing is in both NYC and Mississippi you have the same expectations. Water, electricity, a stable government and a more or less crime free community and medical coverage is available. That isn't the case in some places. The last presidential election was historic in the fact control passed from one party to another WITHOUT a coup. You can go without electricity for weeks and it is considered normal. Crime is the norm there and travel budgets have to include money for police shakedowns in route. It is a beautiful country with a lot of potential but there are things that need fixing before it would be a primary residence.

This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.

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The thing is in both NYC and Mississippi you have the same expectations. Water, electricity, a stable government and a more or less crime free community and medical coverage is available. That isn't the case in some places. The last presidential election was historic in the fact control passed from one party to another WITHOUT a coup. You can go without electricity for weeks and it is considered normal. Crime is the norm there and travel budgets have to include money for police shakedowns in route. It is a beautiful country with a lot of potential but there are things that need fixing before it would be a primary residence.

Wow, S. I couldn't have said it better myself. One CAN live quite nicely in Lagos (i.e. Lekki, Victoria Island) if one has money.

But the gov't is still a problem, police bribes - still a problem, electricity - still a problem....nice to visit - wouldn't want to live there.

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2010-06-01: Get Married!!!

2010-06-15: Mail out I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative

2010-06-22: I-130 NOA1
2010-09-30: I-130 NOA2
2011-01-26: Interview - APPROVED! (7 months, 4 days)
2011-02-02: Visa issued and in hand!
2011-02-25: POE - JFK (New York City)
2011-03-14: Received Conditional Green Card
2011-04-01: Received SS Card
2012-03-25: Our son is born!

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2012-11-27: Mail out I-751 - Removal of conditions
2012-12-03: I-751 NOA1
2013-01-17: Biometrics

2013-05-13: I-751 Approved

2013-05-17: Received 10 year Green Card

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2013-11-27: Naturalization Eligibility (3 years based on marriage)

2013-11-29: Mail out N-400 - Application for Naturalization

2013-12-03: N-400 NOA1

2013-12-06: Check Cashed

2013-12-31: Biometrics

2014-01-27: Place In-Line for Interview

2014-03-28: Interview Scheduled

2014-04-04: Interview Letter Received

2014-05-06: Interview

2014-05-12: N-400 Approved and Oath Date Scheduled

2014-05-22: Oath Ceremony - Become a naturalized citizen!!!

OUR VISA JOURNEY IS OFFICIALLY OVER!

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