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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 2:15pm On Dec 29, 2017 |
godsfavoritee:Newark is less than 30 mins from manhattan,New York so newark is perfectly okay. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by DrGaius(m): 6:46pm On Dec 29, 2017 |
seyewest: Oboy you well so? |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Rachie83: 10:42am On Dec 30, 2017 |
We arrived at Newark, New Jersey exactly 7: pm US time via Ethiopian airline (1:am naija time). We left Lagos 11:25am got to Lome 15mins later stop over for like 30mins then proceeded to a journey of about 11hours:30mins. No problem at all at point of entry My husband : How are you sir? Officer : I am fine, where are you heading to? My husband: Orlando florida Officer: Then why newark My husband: Ethiopia airline is fast and cheaper and no direct flight to orlando. Officer : Are you here alone? My husband : No with my wife, where is she? ( Meanwhile I was on the que thought other officer would have to attend to me) We were stamped in but I didn't see any 3 or 6 month stamp o. I just woke up in Newerk now (4:30am). |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by tallboo: 12:30pm On Dec 30, 2017 |
Rachie83: Did u book from newark to orlando before you left naija? Also coming to orlando very soon with family. Can you pm so i can get more information. Thanks 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by oketg: 3:34pm On Dec 30, 2017 |
Good day in the house. I need an advice. The family of 4 travelled to US. If husband decided to stay and the the wife with two kids retuned to Naija will this in anyway affect the wife and the kids to revisit US anytime. Please note the wife and kids only spent 2 weeks out of 6months given |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Rachie83: 4:26pm On Dec 30, 2017 |
tallboo:No, we did not.We book an hotel for a night in Newerk. Let's talk here so that others can benefit. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 5:02pm On Dec 30, 2017 |
oketg:Why will the husband want to stay behind? |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Otg001: 5:50pm On Dec 30, 2017 |
seyewest: The husband has lost his job while wife still has job to manage with and we all know Nigeria situation. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Bossman(m): 10:48pm On Dec 30, 2017 |
Ok, then why is he not going back to Naija to look for another job? Why stay in US where he can't work legally anyway. He can certainly stay, as long as he has not exceeded the duration he is allowed to stay in the US., Otg001: 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by oketg: 12:41am On Dec 31, 2017 |
[quote author=Bossman post=63754878]Ok, then why is he not going back to Naija to look for another job? Why stay in US where he can't work legally anyway. He can certainly stay, as long as he has not exceeded the duration he is allowed to Let leave him for now. I am only intrested on wife returning to us anytime. Will there be any issue for them? |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 12:02pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
[quote author=oketg post=63756824][/quote] Why are you forcing us to comment on something that is illegal... if they got the visa together just know that his family won't get visa anymore if the husband did not apply with them his travel history stated that he's still in US ...They're on their own. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Otg001: 12:14pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
seyewest: I am not forcing you. We are all here to learn and tap from wide range of experience. Happy new year in advance. 2 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 12:47pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
Otg001: Happy New Year in advance and let us not derail the thread. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by haywhy1: 1:56pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
My experience at the POE.... After the short queue for passport and visa verification alongside passport taking and finger prints Me: Good morning. CBP Officer: Morning; Passport please? CBP Officer: Why are you in the U.S? Me: For Vacation CBP Officer: With Who? ME: My sister CBP Officer: Where does she stay? Me: Maryland CBP Officer: How long are you staying? Me: 2 weeks CBP Officer: Okay, welcome to the U.S. Stamped me in for 6 months. Me: Thank you. Me: heads to pick my luggages No need for panic if your intention in the U.S is pure and straightforward. N:B If you are going to the US for the first time, please don't forget the address of the family or friends you used in filling your form..... Its very important......you will be asked . I appreciate you guys for series of experience shared and most especially the administration of this forum..... GOD BLESS 3 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by coldsummer: 4:10pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
Good morning all. Arrived Atlanta yesterday about 6 pm. Will update you soon |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 7:29pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
haywhy1:Nice to know... Which airport is your POE. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 7:30pm On Dec 31, 2017 |
coldsummer:Yes oooo |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by haywhy1: 4:08pm On Jan 01, 2018 |
seyewest: JFK |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by TheCongo2: 5:31pm On Jan 01, 2018 |
oketg: As long as the husband doesn't overstay(going beyond the 6 months given), the family will be doing fine. Hope all is well for the family |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 11:56am On Jan 02, 2018 |
[quote author=TheCongo2 post=63800295] I will like to inform you that this thread is strictly for POE experience any other issue should be directed to the U.S embassy 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by TheCongo2: 1:56pm On Jan 02, 2018 |
[quote author=seyewest post=63821462][/quote] Ok boss. But on another thread u have told a nairalander not to tell u what to write. So, am I been bullied here? |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by coldsummer: 2:23pm On Jan 02, 2018 |
MY OWN PORT OF ENTRY EXPERIENCE - Very Disappointing PORT OF ENTRY - ATLANTA EQUIPMENT - AIR FRANCE DATE 30TH DECEMBER, 2017 So I left Nigeria through Abuja as I went to the village for funeral and Christmas. On getting to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport with my brother, I passed my bags through the scan machine, collected them at the other end and proceeded to the Air France area. 1st lady stopped me and weighed my bags and wrote the weights on the bags, then wished me a safe flight. There was a guy sitting right before the check in area who requested for my passport, flipped through and asked where I was going and I responded Atlanta. ¨Boss wetin dey for me. Drop me something na¨. I did not respond. He put a security sticker on my passport and asked me to go to check in. Checked in my bags and collected my boarding pass with customs declaration paper where i was asked to declare how much I was carrying. I did. It was time for me to proceed to the waiting area upstairs and as i was going, i was asked by a customs guy to return the declaration paper. He looked through and started looking at me like kilode. I was just looking like I didn´t even know what was going on. Then he said oga find us something. you dey run leave us for Nigeria for this new year. I said I didnt have Naira, he said buy you fit give us from the dollars. I just ignored and said if you are done please i would like to go upstairs. He said ok and handed me the passport. We left at 11:20 pm and arrived Paris CDG airport at 5:50am. I Had 8 hours wait for I moved to Immigration and got stamped into Paris. (I have a valid Schengen Visa). came back to the airport and went to wait for clearance. 2 men asked everyone same questions, 1. Are you travelling for business or pleasure. 2. Did you pack your bags yourself. have a nice flight. Oh the food on the plane from Paris to Atlanta was BAD. Couldn´t swallow it. FINALLY WE GOT TO ATLANTA Upon arrival, we were directed to the machines to scan our visas, and get a print out. Did mine and moved to go wait in line. It was less than 4 minutes. Finally it was my turn and the CBP beckoned at me to come. Me: Hi CBP: Hi. (reaching out for my passport and opens it) Do you have anything to declare? Me: No CBP: (stamps me in 6 months and handed my passport). Enjoy your stay I was angry. why did you not ask me why i came, where i wil stay, what i do, if my belt fits, will i like the food here, its cold will i be ok. I vex. I vex no be small. anyway, the cold here no be joke sha. -11 degrees. Sun will be shinning like this but it´s not like Nija sun that can fry plantain. This sun is weak. I went out to buy a sim card yesterday o, the guy says $40. I paid and he said they were doing a promo so I was entitled to a phone. Na the phone i dey use browse since o. A cute Samsung phone looking like an iPhone 7. People here are randy sha! chaaaaiii everywhere you go, someone is very willing 11 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 4:13pm On Jan 02, 2018 |
TheCongo2: Haaaa bro your own too much but let us not derail it.. How're you? Happy New year. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 4:45pm On Jan 02, 2018 |
coldsummer: wow... Nice transcript remember to visit Lennox Square... |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by nigeriainfo: 6:08pm On Jan 02, 2018 |
hello@oga seye. please I will be visiting U.S soon. my question is can I drive with Local driver Licence issued here in Nigeria? or i should get international driver licence here before leaving Nigeria? I wish to drive ooo. @oga seye. please I will be visiting U.S soon. my question is can I drive with Local driver Licence issued here in Nigeria? or i should get international driver licence here before leaving Nigeria? I wish to drive ooo pls advise and other gurus can contributes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 6:35pm On Jan 02, 2018 |
nigeriainfo: I don't know oooo... you can google and research it.. please get back to us when you get something on it. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Mbamto: 9:19pm On Jan 02, 2018 |
seyewest:but I don't think thecongo2 derailed by answering, the question is about POE, if the husband stays back a little longer and the rest return, will the wife and kids have issues at POE when next they are visiating the US? Thecongo2, how is the snow? My kids are willing to tell the CPB officer that we want to see snow |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 9:47pm On Jan 02, 2018 |
Mbamto: Well it's not like they shared their POE experience here while the question is about status and what they're trying to do is illegal and you know it so it makes no sense trying to help them. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by signature2012(m): 12:34am On Jan 03, 2018 |
nigeriainfo: You can drive with your local naija license.Just make sure you have your international passport with you while driving. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by haywhy1: 2:19am On Jan 03, 2018 |
coldsummer: Are you talking about the boost mobile? |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by haywhy1: 2:25am On Jan 03, 2018 |
nigeriainfo: You can't drive with the Nigerian drivers license.... Its better you process the international drivers license before coming down. It is acceptable for international drivers during their short stay. It normally takes few days in processing... All you need is your current drivers license, 2passport photographs and processing fee...... I hope this helps? 3 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by TheCongo2: 5:09am On Jan 03, 2018 |
seyewest: seyewest, at least for this one let's try to agree to disagree Otg001 or oketg indicated that at the POE, a family of 4 were given permission to stay in the States for 6 months. After 2 weeks, the wife decided to return to Nigeria with the kids while the husband stay behind. What is illegal about that? So long as the husband doesn't go beyond the 6 months, there is nothing wrong. I have seen that you have been throwing a lot the word illegal on many posts and you have been accusing people without any proof. What happened to the presumption of innocence? 6 Likes |
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