Suzyt:
Happy Independence Day guys. Quick one: has anyone ever declared over 10k? Why do people go to great lengths to avoid it? For my DS' I literally declared like 9990 lol. But now I'm wondering: why can't I just take the full amount I want to use. So aside of safekeeping of the amount and the danger of loss, is there any other reason why people avoid declaring? What manner of questions do they ask in the declaration form and do they ever sieze funds?

Thanks guys!

soulandbody:
Please I need an accommodation in northwest Houston from November.

Suzyt:
Happy Independence Day guys. Quick one: has anyone ever declared over 10k? Why do people go to great lengths to avoid it? For my DS' I literally declared like 9990 lol. But now I'm wondering: why can't I just take the full amount I want to use. So aside of safekeeping of the amount and the danger of loss, is there any other reason why people avoid declaring? What manner of questions do they ask in the declaration form and do they ever sieze funds?

Thanks guys!

MrsTerry1:
Hello everyone,am new here and i really do need your help!!
Have been denied us visiting visa 3times,i applied with my husband in 2016 feb nd we were both denied,then i got invitation from my aunty in sept2016 which i got an agent to fill my d160 form and he changed my husbands name totally,to think i gave him the first d160 form (smh) and during the interview the VO asked if i was divorced,i was confused with the question tho i told her NO,so she asked if i filled the form myself and i said no,and she denied me that visa on the bases that i was to fill my form my self,I applied almost immediately and was still denied,SAD!! So it been a year now and am 27 weeks pregnant with the hopes of going to deliver my child in the us, hv paid the registration fee and even paid 1k doll upfront nd all documents hv been sent to me,anoda wahala now is that i hv a salon here in abuja Nd got a job with 98.3 hot fm this past December and am earning 150k,nd in my previous d160 form,i wrote that i was earning upto 300k in the salon,tho i still run my saloon but wanted i to fill my recent job in my form bcus i feel it a stronger tie, and is it adviceable to use my statement of acct or my husbands own,because am applying alone,nd 150k monthly cant pay my bills in the us and I don't knw how to tell dem i still run my salon,pls i need serious advice because i want to do everything right this time,plsssssss sombdy help!!

TWoods:


I feel your salon gives you a better tie. It’s your own business.. a 150k job is equivalent to approximately $500/month. You can earn double that easily even with a minimum wage.

You will have to explain why the name of your husband has changed twice. Otherwise, there is nothing saying you should not try again.

MrsTerry1:
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Thank you very much for your response,my husband name only changed the second time because i trusted a stupid agent to fill my form,i corrected it and went back,yet was still denied. Am prepared to explain if asked.. so u think it better I use my salon?

Suzyt:
Happy Independence Day guys. Quick one: has anyone ever declared over 10k? Why do people go to great lengths to avoid it? For my DS' I literally declared like 9990 lol. But now I'm wondering: why can't I just take the full amount I want to use. So aside of safekeeping of the amount and the danger of loss, is there any other reason why people avoid declaring? What manner of questions do they ask in the declaration form and do they ever sieze funds?

Thanks guys!

anizi:
You don't have a dr you intend to use yet?

MrsTerry1:
Hello everyone,am new here and i really do need your help!!
Have been denied us visiting visa 3times,i applied with my husband in 2016 feb nd we were both denied,then i got invitation from my aunty in sept2016 which i got an agent to fill my d160 form and he changed my husbands name totally,to think i gave him the first d160 form (smh) and during the interview the VO asked if i was divorced,i was confused with the question tho i told her NO,so she asked if i filled the form myself and i said no,and she denied me that visa on the bases that i was to fill my form my self,I applied almost immediately and was still denied,SAD!! So it been a year now and am 27 weeks pregnant with the hopes of going to deliver my child in the us, hv paid the registration fee and even paid 1k doll upfront nd all documents hv been sent to me,anoda wahala now is that i hv a salon here in abuja Nd got a job with 98.3 hot fm this past December and am earning 150k,nd in my previous d160 form,i wrote that i was earning upto 300k in the salon,tho i still run my saloon but wanted i to fill my recent job in my form bcus i feel it a stronger tie, and is it adviceable to use my statement of acct or my husbands own,because am applying alone,nd 150k monthly cant pay my bills in the us and I don't knw how to tell dem i still run my salon,pls i need serious advice because i want to do everything right this time,plsssssss sombdy help!!

TWoods:


https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/195/~/currency-and-monetary-instruments---amount-that-can-be-brought-into-or-leave

Newmummie:

I declared over 10k. It’s not an issue at all.

Og3chukwu:
In the spirit of giving back, I have learnt so much from this forum keep it up guys. I and my husband got our visa in 2016 which was used for the intended purpose Honeymoon and vacation in December.
I left Nigeria on the 28th of September at 31 weeks with BA, the flight from Lagos to Heathrow was so uncomfortable and their services wasn't so great.I got to Heathrow at 5.30am and had to check in for my connecting flight with American Airline to Dallas,Got to the booth and meet an agent.

AA Agent- Purpose of Visit to the USA
Myself- Child birth & Vacation
AA  Agent- Whom would u be staying with
Myself- Childhood friend
AA Agent- When last did you see her
Myself- 2005 but we keep in touch
AA Agent - What does she do for a living?
Myself- Health Administrator
AA Agent- What do you do for a living?
Myself- I work in bleep bleep and my clients are bleep bleep bleep
AA Agent- Smiles* and said I should proceed to the shuttle to take me to Terminal 5 and my mobility assistance would be waiting for me there.

Got to the terminal gate and requested for a comfortable seat and got one that had nobody beside me, I had enough room to stretch , their services was top notch.Arrived at Dallas at 1pm and we were the first flight that landed got my wheel chair assistance,Got to the automated machine for B1 & B2 visa, proceeded to the CBP officer.

Myself- Hello and smiled
CBP- He smiles back and hello too, he tried to pronounce  my name started laughing,I had to
pronounce my name the right way.
CBP- Do you have any food with you
Myself-Yes,plantain flour,peanuts,basil,pumpkin leaves and pepper soup spices.

He nooded and  started  gisitng with the lady that was assisting me,once they were done he was about to stamp me in without asking any further questions,I had to tell him I was here for Child birth and vacation ,he didn't notice I was pregnant and my tummy wasn't so big

CBP-How long are u here for?
Myself- 3months and two weeks
CBP-How much do you have on you ?
Myself- $ 7000
CBP officer- Stamps me in on my passsport  for 6 months (which  i didnt see how long )and said I would have to get to agriculture.

Got to Agriculture they scanned my bags and asked  whether I had indomie ,egusi ,ogbonno told them No to all,I had bleep bleep bleep.
Met another another  CBP officer, he asked for my passport which I gave him.
CBP-What are  u here for?
Myself- Child birth and Vacation.
CBP-requested for my doctors correspondence  which I gave him and  gave me  back my passport.
I looked at my passport and asked the officer how long am I stamped in for and he joked for a day, I finally saw where i was stamped till March 2018.Proceeded to go and check into my local flight to Houston.
POE was a breeze for me i spent just 20 mins in total from the CBP and agriculture.
Resting and waiting for my doctors appointment on Tuesday.






 

MrsTerry1:
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Thank you very much for your response,my husband name only changed the second time because i trusted a stupid agent to fill my form,i corrected it and went back,yet was still denied. Am prepared to explain if asked.. so u think it better I use my salon?

ogemele:


Congrats on safe arrival
Pls which hosp and dr are u using in dallas.

ogemele:


Congrats on safe arrival
Pls which hosp and dr are u using in dallas.

AmyGod:
Good morning mamas, I hail oooo. Please, mamas traveling in January 2018, have you booked your flight? Or when is the best time to book an affordable January flight to the US.

Omodadi2:
Good morning my people. Pls has anyone renewed visa recently?How did you do it abeg

anonymousmum:


I renewed recently. Nothing has changed significantly other than the fee (64k chaii)

The only difference now is that when filling the DS 160, there is a last page that requires one to upload a picture. Previously one could bypass this step and bring a hard copy.

Now, it is compulsory to upload a picture, and also bring hard copies along when submitting.

Mine took 4 days.

Omodadi2:


Thank you very much. Did you go for interview?

kazchick:
Is it complusory for you to know someone over there? Because I don't and intend to stay on my own at a hotel till baby comes. My baby daddy might come later if he is able to make it off work. Is this an issue? I don't want the visa officer to bounce me o both in Naija and obodoyinbo.

Omodadi2:


Thank you very much. Did you go for interview?

Omodadi2:


Thank you very much. Did you go for interview?

Mamatukwas:
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Ramj hi. Just PM'ed you. Also Heading out Feb/March. Considering options. Kindly respond. Thanks.