jel10:
Would there be need for me to get a yellow card to travel to us??

No

We came in through turkish air last thursday, flight was amazing with one hr stopover. Got to jfk was asked how long we be staying, and also if we had anyone in the us, the cbp officer stamped us in just while asking the second question.
But my pipu, that was how I didn't book the flight to our final destination cause I saw 300 dollars online nd just assumed 350 dollars it will be, guess who paid 1200 dollars for a domestic flight. Vacation is on a budget now, in all US is beautiful.
Safe flight for those making the plans

I just thought of dropping this here. If you must book your tickets via a travel agent, please let them use your card or you go to the airline office/bank or you do it online. So that you don't fall into the 'stolen credit card' issue.

PHOOMI:
We came in through turkish air last thursday, flight was amazing with one hr stopover. Got to jfk was asked how long we be staying, and also if we had anyone in the us, the cbp officer stamped us in just while asking the second question.
But my pipu, that was how I didn't book the flight to our final destination cause I saw 300 dollars online nd just assumed 350 dollars it will be, guess who paid 1200 dollars for a domestic flight. Vacation is on a budget now, in all US is beautiful.
Safe flight for those making the plans

Did you go with yellow card?

jel10:

Did you go with yellow card?

You don't need a yellow card!

@gel10, yellow Card is not compulsory for US travellers,

PHOOMI:
We came in through turkish air last thursday, flight was amazing with one hr stopover. Got to jfk was asked how long we be staying, and also if we had anyone in the us, the cbp officer stamped us in just while asking the second question.
But my pipu, that was how I didn't book the flight to our final destination cause I saw 300 dollars online nd just assumed 350 dollars it will be, guess who paid 1200 dollars for a domestic flight. Vacation is on a budget now, in all US is beautiful.
Safe flight for those making the plans

Sorry to be bearer of bad news but u goofed. Did even bother reading this thread at all?

Anyways, to all prospective visitors, buy your domestic tickets before coming over. Do not assume that it would be cheaper because it won't.

This one u are where u are nd talking like i am spending ur money, this one is my mistake o don't personalize it. No one is goofing here.

moonraker:


Sorry to be bearer of bad news but u goofed. Did even bother reading this thread at all?

Anyways, to all prospective visitors, buy your domestic tickets before coming over. Do not assume that it would be cheaper because it won't.

moonraker:


Sorry to be bearer of bad news but u goofed. Did even bother reading this thread at all?

Anyways, to all prospective visitors, buy your domestic tickets before coming over. Do not assume that it would be cheaper because it won't.

This your comment ehn, no be must to comment sha

asid:


This your comment ehn, no be must to comment sha

Lol are u kidding me? I believe that the above is also applicable to you too no? You had the chance to ignore my comment but u didn't.

And with all due respect, your clapback hasn't benefited anyone on here.

I stated that it was a bad idea to have such mentality that tickets would be cheaper when you get to your destination. Any seasoned traveller would know that.

moonraker:


Lol are u kidding me? I believe that the above is also applicable to you too no? You had the chance to ignore my comment but u didn't.

And with all due respect, your clapback hasn't benefited anyone on here.

I stated that it was a bad idea to have such mentality that tickets would be cheaper when you get to your destination. Any seasoned traveller would know that.

Clap back, lol

U just messed urself up saying i was hoping the ticket will be cheaper when i arrive US, so u missed the part where i added 50dollar to the quotation i got in Nigeria abi. Mr or Mrs upandan, weldone

moonraker:


Lol are u kidding me? I believe that the above is also applicable to you too no? You had the chance to ignore my comment but u didn't.

And with all due respect, your clapback hasn't benefited anyone on here.

I stated that it was a bad idea to have such mentality that tickets would be cheaper when you get to your destination. Any seasoned traveller would know that.

URGENT HELP

Hello,

Pls I have questions, I intend to travel to Dallas next month for 2weeks with my 2 kids (4 n 2)years old for vacation ,the father is not joining us ,this is my first time .pleas

1 what is the cheapest flight to take
2 what are the questions to be asked
3 at point of VISA we mentioned we were going to New York but change mind now to go to Dallas ,will der be a problem

Pls kindly respond thank you

1. www.google.com is a good website to check.
2. it doesn't matter what questions that are asked, you are expected to provide honest answers at all times.
3. The VO has stated here that changes to what was filled and/or declared at the interview, will attract greater scrutiny.
- So why are you not going to New York, and you are going to dallas instead?
- Why is your husband not accompanying you?
these are some questions, you night be asked.

Bella78:
URGENT HELP

Hello,

Pls I have questions, I intend to travel to Dallas next month for 2weeks with my 2 kids (4 n 2)years old for vacation ,the father is not joining us ,this is my first time .pleas

1 what is the cheapest flight to take
2 what are the questions to be asked
3 at point of VISA we mentioned we were going to New York but change mind now to go to Dallas ,will der be a problem

Pls kindly respond thank you

Bella78:
URGENT HELP

Hello,

Pls I have questions, I intend to travel to Dallas next month for 2weeks with my 2 kids (4 n 2)years old for vacation ,the father is not joining us ,this is my first time .pleas

1 what is the cheapest flight to take
2 what are the questions to be asked
3 at point of VISA we mentioned we were going to New York but change mind now to go to Dallas ,will der be a problem

Pls kindly respond thank you

If you have very strong reason on why you want to change destination, then you may win it, if your husband couldn't make it... Simply tell the cbp officer the truth why he couldn't
Safe trip

PHOOMI:
We came in through turkish air last thursday, flight was amazing with one hr stopover. Got to jfk was asked how long we be staying, and also if we had anyone in the us, the cbp officer stamped us in just while asking the second question.
But my pipu, that was how I didn't book the flight to our final destination cause I saw 300 dollars online nd just assumed 350 dollars it will be, guess who paid 1200 dollars for a domestic flight. Vacation is on a budget now, in all US is beautiful.
Safe flight for those making the plans

Please what's the service of Turkish like and do you know how much is her flight ticket Lagos to orlando Florida?

Oga séyé,morning sir.my wife's sister is inviting us for visiting in u.s alongside our two boys.pls what documents are we going to need or have before applying sir?

Hello house, me and my husband will be travelling to orlando florida by november, please who knows how much is ticket from Lagos to orlando via emirate, turkish airline? Secondly, what and what are we expected to get along for easy passage at MMM? we are first travellers to the US, thanks.

Rachie83:
Hello house, me and my husband will be travelling to orlando florida by november, please who knows how much is ticket from Lagos to orlando via emirate, turkish airline? Secondly, what and what are we expected to get along for easy passage at MMM? we are first travellers to the US, thanks.

Compare prices on wakanow, travelstart.com.ng, emirates & Turkish airline websites and decide on which works best for you

Hello all,
Came in through the Qatar airways yesterday. Flight landed at Houston by 4pm local time.
Came out and queued up. It was a long queue.
Finally got to cbp officer
Cpb: why are you here
Me: for a visit
Cbp : who are you visiting
Me: my sister
Cbp: what does she do
Me: works with bla bla company
Cbp: what does she do
Me: operator at the company
Cbp: what do you do
Me: I work with bla bla bla
Cbp: place your hand on the scanner and face the camera
Cbp: do you have any food stuff
Me: I answered no but I have cos I didn't know what I heard
She repeated the question and I told her I already filled what I have in the form I gave her.
She now looked at the form, marked an x on the list of items I filled and asked me to wait.
Later, she called airport security, handed her over my passport and customs declaration form and asked me to follow him.
I followed and we got to another section. I was asked to not use my phone there and asked to sit down.
Later, a lady cbp officer called me and took me to get my checked in luggage. I was then asked to meet the officers at a conveyor belt.
There again I was asked by another cbp officer:
Cbp: Do you have food stuff
Me: yes, handing over my form and pointing to him my list of items
Cbp: do you have fruits, plants,
Me: no
Cbp:What do you have
Me: peanut, dry fish, grounded crayfish, golden morn
Cbp: place your bag on the belt
Me: I did
When the bags passed, he asked
Cbp: do you have Maggi cubes
Me: yes
Cbp: what flavor, chicken?
Me: honestly, I don't know. My wife packed it.
Cbp: then we will open your bag
Me: no problem
He opened the bag, brought out all items above the Maggi cube and the cubes were beef flavor.

Cbp: you can pack your bag and follow the way to exit the terminal. Enjoy your stay
Me: thanks

PHOOMI:
U just messed urself up saying i was hoping the ticket will be cheaper when i arrive US, so u missed the part where i added 50dollar to the quotation i got in Nigeria abi. Mr or Mrs upandan, weldone

Mr or Mrs seasoned traveller...kikikikikikikiki

Overdue Post:
#LongPostAlert

Tussle with officials at the MMIA, Lagos

I travelled on August 8 for the Youth Assembly at the UN in New York; I flew EgyptAir from Lagos to Cairo to JFK. The EgyptAir officials (the ones that check your passport and bag, not the ticketing officers) at MMIA tried all they could to make me not travel. But as a journalist and human rights activist that I is, they had no choice but to let me. They were just looking for excuses to stop me or they simply wanted gbalamu, which I was not prepared to give anybody.
First they asked why I was travelling to the US, I told them I was attending a conference. They asked what type, I said UN Youth Assembly. I guess because of my small body they scrutinised me well and asked for my IV letter and passport. I gave them. They asked for my hotel reservation, I gave them too. They did not know what else to say. Three different officials inspecting me, trying to point out a flaw in my documents. But they could not find any. Then they asked how much I had with me. I told them $350 cash, but that I had my VISA card with me. And besides, I had already pre-booked for my expenses before traveling, including hotel reservation and return flight from JFK to Austin and JFK. Then they saw their opportunity, and immediately told me I wouldn't be travelling as I needed to carry up to $2000 on me. I told them there was no way I was going to carry that amount of cash on me. It was not my first, second or third time of traveling out of the country. What's the use of the VISA card and cashless policy. Even the Americans don't carry such amount of money on them. They said it is a rule. I had to argue with them and told them part of the UN safety guidelines for conference attendants was that we should avoid carrying plenty cash. They said I should show them the email. I brought out my phone to show them and they said I must print it out. I went to print two pages of the email for N2,000 to show them. They insisted I should give them the copy I printed. I told them there was no way I was going to spend that amount to print just two pages of email, which they made me do, and still expect me to leave it with them. I went and made photocopies and brought it back to them. They started another round of scrutiny. Then finally snapped all the documents I gave them, gave me back and asked me to go check in. I was really angry that I spent over 25 mins arguing with them. I went, checked in and proceeded to my gate. I got to the first immigration guy, he took my passport and customs declaration form. After going through it, he asked for their "own share". I said share of what. He said I have to drop something for them. I said I don't have anything to drop. He kept my passport aside and attended to a lady after me. Then he asked where I was going and why I was traveling, I told him. He asked my profession, I said journalism. Then he handed me my passport.
I proceeded to the other two immigration officers who were supposed to stamp me out. The first man looked at me then asked where and why I was traveling. I told him. He said which media do I work for. I told him I used to write for PUNCH but resigned few months ago and I now manage a lifestyle magazine. He said ok and gave me my passport. Then I moved to the second officer who asked same questions, I told her. She asked if I was a student (I get that a lot because of my baby face). I smiled and told her I am a journalist. She asked how old I am, I said I'd be turning 30 on September 16. She said I don't look it. She asked if I'm married, I said no, but that my younger brother is married. She asked what I was waiting for and all that; I laughed and told her things happened blah blah blah. She was jovial and we chatted a bit then she said God bless you. I moved. Then, after passing through the security, the immigration guy just asked me where, why I was traveling and how much I had with me. I had had enough, I simply blurted out $350 cash and $1700 on my visa. He let me go. I heaved a sigh of relief.

Flight experience

EgyptAir flight from Lagos to Cairo was not the best flight experience I've had so far in my travel history. The flight attendants never smiled at all. They acted as if they were being forced to do their jobs. I remember someone tapped one of the attendants to ask them a question and he just turned and asked why he tapped him. To me, that was not courteous of a flight attendant. I don't like to be touched in public or when someone behind me on a queue at an ATM needs to ask me a question, but if I was being paid as a flight attendant, it should come with the job. The aircraft itself was bleh. We left Lagos at 1:25pm and got to Cairo at past 8 I think (difference in time zone factored in). It was a five hour flight. We waited at the transit area for a little above one hour before we were transported to the hotel. Layover was 12 hours. The hotel was good. Dinner was really nice two. Breakfast included. Next morning, we were on our way to JFK. Flight attendants from Cairo to JFK were really nice. 11+ hours flight. Entertainment system was really good. Only issue I had was that the adjustable knob for my seat was broken and I sat in upright position for 11+ hours. Then the old man behind me wouldn't stop coughing...and the tall guy in front of me wouldn't stop adjusting his seat. But as the fearless Naija that I is, I kept cautioning him. We left Cairo at past 9am and got to JFK at 3:15pm. Immediately the pilot touched down and started taxiing, all the MENAs in the plane started clapping. I was like "Is that how you pipu use tu do? Issorai"

JFK POE Experience

I really did not waste time at the POE. I disembarked from the plane. Went straight to immigration. Joined the queue people on B1/B2 visa. I used the electronic CBT to fill in my details. Then when it got to my turn, I went in to face the immigration officer.

Officer: *smiling* Good afternoon. Passport please and why are you in the US.

Me: *smilingback* Good afternoon. I'm attending the Youth Assembly at the United Nations.

Officer: How long are you here for?

Me: I'm here till the 29th of August.

Officer: *stampsmypassport* Enjoy your stay

Me: thank you


I went to carry my box, then took the Airtrain to NYC subway station, bought my weekly ticket and proceeded to my hotel.

I left NY after the conference to Austin. I'm due back in Naija next week.

Meanwhile, anyone with useful info or thread link to Italian visa processing and POE experience for Italy. I'm due to travel two weeks after I return to Naija for a UNESCO conf and all the visa application threads I saw are not current and are about Italian visa delays. The visa takes 15 business days minimum for processing and I have just 10 days before the date I'm supposed to travel.

rolly86:
Overdue Post:
#LongPostAlert

Tussle with officials at the MMIA, Lagos

I travelled on August 8 for the Youth Assembly at the UN in New York; I flew EgyptAir from Lagos to Cairo to JFK. The EgyptAir officials (the ones that check your passport and bag, not the ticketing officers) at MMIA tried all they could to make me not travel. But as a journalist and human rights activist that I is, they had no choice but to let me. They were just looking for excuses to stop me or they simply wanted gbalamu, which I was not prepared to give anybody.
First they asked why I was travelling to the US, I told them I was attending a conference. They asked what type, I said UN Youth Assembly. I guess because of my small body they scrutinised me well and asked for my IV letter and passport. I gave them. They asked for my hotel reservation, I gave them too. They did not know what else to say. Three different officials inspecting me, trying to point out a flaw in my documents. But they could not find any. Then they asked how much I had with me. I told them $350 cash, but that I had my VISA card with me. And besides, I had already pre-booked for my expenses before traveling, including hotel reservation and return flight from JFK to Austin and JFK. Then they saw their opportunity, and immediately told me I wouldn't be travelling as I needed to carry up to $2000 on me. I told them there was no way I was going to carry that amount of cash on me. It was not my first, second or third time of traveling out of the country. What's the use of the VISA card and cashless policy. Even the Americans don't carry such amount of money on them. They said it is a rule. I had to argue with them and told them part of the UN safety guidelines for conference attendants was that we should avoid carrying plenty cash. They said I should show them the email. I brought out my phone to show them and they said I must print it out. I went to print two pages of the email for N2,000 to show them. They insisted I should give them the copy I printed. I told them there was no way I was going to spend that amount to print just two pages of email, which they made me do, and still expect me to leave it with them. I went and made photocopies and brought it back to them. They started another round of scrutiny. Then finally snapped all the documents I gave them, gave me back and asked me to go check in. I was really angry that I spent over 25 mins arguing with them. I went, checked in and proceeded to my gate. I got to the first immigration guy, he took my passport and customs declaration form. After going through it, he asked for their "own share". I said share of what. He said I have to drop something for them. I said I don't have anything to drop. He kept my passport aside and attended to a lady after me. Then he asked where I was going and why I was traveling, I told him. He asked my profession, I said journalism. Then he handed me my passport.
I proceeded to the other two immigration officers who were supposed to stamp me out. The first man looked at me then asked where and why I was traveling. I told him. He said which media do I work for. I told him I used to write for PUNCH but resigned few months ago and I now manage a lifestyle magazine. He said ok and gave me my passport. Then I moved to the second officer who asked same questions, I told her. She asked if I was a student (I get that a lot because of my baby face). I smiled and told her I am a journalist. She asked how old I am, I said I'd be turning 30 on September 16. She said I don't look it. She asked if I'm married, I said no, but that my younger brother is married. She asked what I was waiting for and all that; I laughed and told her things happened blah blah blah. She was jovial and we chatted a bit then she said God bless you. I moved. Then, after passing through the security, the immigration guy just asked me where, why I was traveling and how much I had with me. I had had enough, I simply blurted out $350 cash and $1700 on my visa. He let me go. I heaved a sigh of relief.

Flight experience

EgyptAir flight from Lagos to Cairo was not the best flight experience I've had so far in my travel history. The flight attendants never smiled at all. They acted as if they were being forced to do their jobs. I remember someone tapped one of the attendants to ask them a question and he just turned and asked why he tapped him. To me, that was not courteous of a flight attendant. I don't like to be touched in public or when someone behind me on a queue at an ATM needs to ask me a question, but if I was being paid as a flight attendant, it should come with the job. The aircraft itself was bleh. We left Lagos at 1:25pm and got to Cairo at past 8 I think (difference in time zone factored in). It was a five hour flight. We waited at the transit area for a little above one hour before we were transported to the hotel. Layover was 12 hours. The hotel was good. Dinner was really nice two. Breakfast included. Next morning, we were on our way to JFK. Flight attendants from Cairo to JFK were really nice. 11+ hours flight. Entertainment system was really good. Only issue I had was that the adjustable knob for my seat was broken and I sat in upright position for 11+ hours. Then the old man behind me wouldn't stop coughing...and the tall guy in front of me wouldn't stop adjusting his seat. But as the fearless Naija that I is, I kept cautioning him. We left Cairo at past 9am and got to JFK at 3:15pm. Immediately the pilot touched down and started taxiing, all the MENAs in the plane started clapping. I was like "Is that how you pipu use tu do? Issorai"

JFK POE Experience

I really did not waste time at the POE. I disembarked from the plane. Went straight to immigration. Joined the queue people on B1/B2 visa. I used the electronic CBT to fill in my details. Then when it got to my turn, I went in to face the immigration officer.

Officer: *smiling* Good afternoon. Passport please and why are you in the US.

Me: *smilingback* Good afternoon. I'm attending the Youth Assembly at the United Nations.

Officer: How long are you here for?

Me: I'm here till the 29th of August.

Officer: *stampsmypassport* Enjoy your stay

Me: thank you


I went to carry my box, then took the Airtrain to NYC subway station, bought my weekly ticket and proceeded to my hotel.

I left NY after the conference to Austin. I'm due back in Naija next week.

Meanwhile, anyone with useful info or thread link to Italian visa processing and POE experience for Italy. I'm due to travel two weeks after I return to Naija for a UNESCO conf and all the visa application threads I saw are not current and are about Italian visa delays. The visa takes 15 business days minimum for processing and I have just 10 days before the date I'm supposed to travel.

dont bother applying through italy, time is very short and they can delay application or can even refuse you for no reason. Try through Germany and explain during the interview that you have limited time

Chuchunana:


Mr or Mrs seasoned traveller...kikikikikikikiki

Please take it easy and let move on.

URGENT ATTENTION!!!!

I NEED TO KNOW SOME THINGS...

I got my Visa August 1st ..B1/B2 Tourist Visa, On my Ds 160 Form i filled intended date of travel as 10th Nov ..but now i want to Travel Oct 6TH....

Would this be a problem at the POE ?

Also can i travel with 2 luggages full of clothes and foodstuff? (on my form i filled in 7 days of staying in the United States) ...

What type of Foodstuff isn't a problem?

Thank You..

I really need this information..Kinda scared...

tolumartins:
URGENT ATTENTION!!!!

I NEED TO KNOW SOME THINGS...

I got my Visa August 1st ..B1/B2 Tourist Visa, On my Ds 160 Form i filled intended date of travel as 10th Nov ..but now i want to Travel Oct 6TH....

Would this be a problem at the POE ?

Also can i travel with 2 luggages full of clothes and foodstuff? (on my form i filled in 7 days of staying in the United States) ...

What type of Foodstuff isn't a problem?

Thank You..

I really need this information..Kinda scared...

Why do you need to travel early and with 2 luggage full of clothes?

1. You guys like to take unnecessary risk oh. Why not go on the date you mentioned on the form and at the interview?

2. Wait two luggages full of clothes and foodstuffs for a 7 day stay, hope you have someone in the US and you mentioned this on your form and at the interview?

tolumartins:
URGENT ATTENTION!!!!

I NEED TO KNOW SOME THINGS...

I got my Visa August 1st ..B1/B2 Tourist Visa, On my Ds 160 Form i filled intended date of travel as 10th Nov ..but now i want to Travel Oct 6TH....

Would this be a problem at the POE ?

Also can i travel with 2 luggages full of clothes and foodstuff? (on my form i filled in 7 days of staying in the United States) ...

What type of Foodstuff isn't a problem?

Thank You..

I really need this information..Kinda scared...

tolumartins:
URGENT ATTENTION!!!!

I NEED TO KNOW SOME THINGS...

I got my Visa August 1st ..B1/B2 Tourist Visa, On my Ds 160 Form i filled intended date of travel as 10th Nov ..but now i want to Travel Oct 6TH....

Would this be a problem at the POE ?

Also can i travel with 2 luggages full of clothes and foodstuff? (on my form i filled in 7 days of staying in the United States) ...

What type of Foodstuff isn't a problem?

Thank You..

I really need this information..Kinda scared...

just try to go with few cloths and travel on the day you fill in the form

Good day people. I intend traveling to the US in November. Although I stated in my DS160 form that I will be staying for 2 weeks, but now I decided to stay for 4 weeks. Will I have any issues at the POE as a first time traveler to the US? Your candid reply will be appreciated.

Tell them you are staying for 4 weeks, so you can be stamped in for 4 weeks. If you say two weeks, you will be stamped in for two weeks and I'm sure you are not planning to over-stay.

westo2017:
Good day people. I intend traveling to the US in November. Although I stated in my DS160 form that I will be staying for 2 weeks, but now I decided to stay for 4 weeks. Will I have any issues at the POE as a first time traveler to the US? Your candid reply will be appreciated.

westo2017:
Good day people. I intend traveling to the US in November. Although I stated in my DS160 form that I will be staying for 2 weeks, but now I decided to stay for 4 weeks. Will I have any issues at the POE as a first time traveler to the US? Your candid reply will be appreciated.

Tell them how long you will be staying for when ask and tell them why you're extending your stay by 2 weeks.

Hi,

1. Want to confirm if Travelden is a reliable travel agent. Their ticket is cheaper than others.

2. Traveling with my family but will like to visit my uncle in houston and Newyork while my family travel direct to chicago.
My trip - lagos - Newyork - Houston - Chicago -Lagos while my family - Lagos - Chicago - Lagos.

We will all come back together but not leaving together. I mentioned i have other relative in my ds160. Our visa was issued separately but chicago is our destination.

Dont want to stress my pocket if am taking the whole family on my tour cos we are still going to Florida. We intend 2 spend 21days as stated in our ds160.Hope we are good to go. Just want to be on the safe side

@ seyewest and others.

Thank you.