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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 4:02pm On Jan 03, 2023 |
Spanishmilf:Amen 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by bigbus: 9:51am On Jan 16, 2023 |
Hi all, Happy New Year. Can one take dried bitter leaf to the US? Thank you. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 11:50am On Jan 16, 2023 |
bigbus: Yes and depending on where your Point of Entry is. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by bigbus: 6:17pm On Jan 18, 2023 |
seyewest: Thanks. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by bigbus: 6:24pm On Jan 18, 2023 |
One POE experience last year. @Dulles (IAD). Usual question of what I was here for. Usual answer of visiting friends. The POE officer did not stamp my passport, so I asked him about it and he said it's fine. And that was that. (First and only time entry was not stamped for me.) |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Nobody: 10:23pm On Jan 18, 2023 |
bigbus: Yeah, they (if not all) don't stamp your passport again. You can get your i94 https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/history-search a few days later, it will show the dates you entered and left the us |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Vigorousguy(m): 5:52pm On Jan 19, 2023 |
Pls who has used Qatar Airways to Philadelphia. Any advice or information in regards to the trip. Thanks |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by tshtsh: 1:17am On Jan 23, 2023 |
In February 2020 I arrived New york JFK airport for a five day visit. I used the self service kiosk and it printed a receipt with a black "X". The CBP officer (black american) asked me about my trip and stamped me in after biometric verification (finger printing).Before this she asked me about my trip to USA in 2019 which I denied. I insisted that I did not visit USA in 2019 rather I visited Miami for 7 days in september 2018 and stayed at a hotel in South beach. Afterwards she closed her booth and asked me to follow her. She asked how many checked in luggage I had and I responded that I had one. She joined me to the baggage belt and I got my suitcase. I followed her to a section of the arrival hall where her colleague removed everything in in my bag and scanned the bag. Used a handheld drill to drill a hole on some section of my box. Afterward they took me to a room and searched me before asking me about the purpose of my trip and where I stayed when I visited USA in 2018. They returned my passport to me and jokingly asked me if I had ever gone through this search before lol. I told them No. I left and spent 2 days in new york then 3 days in baltimore before returning to naija. In May 2022 I arrived USA (Detroit) and when asked the purpose of my trip I told the CBP officer that I was going to Canada. She asked if I was driving to Canada from Detroit and I told her I was going by air from detroit to Toronto. She stamped me in and I sent a few hours in detroit before heading out to Toronto. Last week I arrived Toronto from Lagos (via cairo egypt air) at 7:15am. Went into the city and returned to the airport at 1pm for a flight to Chicago. There are US CBP staff situated at Toronto pearson airport. The CBP officer (black american) asked me why I was going to USA and I told her I was going to visit my cousin in Chicago. She verified my fingerprint , closed her booth and told me to follow her. We got to the secondary inspection room and she took my passport inside while I sat down. Her colleague later returned with my passport and asked me about my trip and requested that I list out all countries I've been to in the last 3 years. I told him and he asked if that was all. I insisted then he asked about my trip to egypt. I told him I only used egypt air to toronto and transited through Cairo airport for three hours. He then asked about my trip to chicago and if I had any checked-in luggage. I had just a school bag. He checked my boarding pass and wished me a safe journey after returning my passport to me. I don't know why I had to go through this. I spent only 3 days in chicago (jan 15 - 18) and left USA on wednesday. Surprisingly in both cases they admitted me in for 6 months before directing me to secondary inspection. Thinking of even writing to them because as polite as this whole thing is it makes me feel uncomfortable travelling to USA. Most times I travel to USA I spend less than a week and it seems to be raising a red flag. 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by flourishing247: 8:27am On Jan 23, 2023 |
tshtsh: It could be your frequent travel with short stay. I don't you should write them though. It can be embarrassing but as long as you are in the clear. That's just fine. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by fkj950ax(m): 2:43pm On Jan 23, 2023 |
tshtsh: Your travel pattern (to them) fits that of couriers (drugs or cash) and a previous CBP officer has probably made a note on the system to have you watched or inspected every time you are at any US port of entry. Frequently taking short trips to various locations with carry-on luggages only. Even asking if you have been searched this way before is an indicator they (or one of them before), had suspected you being a courier. They only drill if they suspect you are concealing items in your suitcase. 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Spanishmilf(m): 5:07pm On Jan 23, 2023 |
tshtsh:Mehn u get money oooh 2 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by tshtsh: 5:34pm On Jan 23, 2023 |
fkj950ax:Somehow I feel there is some level of discrimination to this. If I go on a 2 month visit they'll ask me how I intend to fund my stay without working or search for signs that I'll overstay. I go for my short trips as a busy person and they search for signs of money/drug trafficking. This last time I visited I had $0 on me . Just my bank cards. They didn't even ask me about my finances, address or even verify if I was actually going to visit who I claimed I was going to visit. I also thought they did all this to determine admissibility ? Looks like they admit the passenger in first and then do secondary inspection there after. Those guys get rewarded for catching drug couriers and they think a software engineer (trained in one of their universities) with a job and some level of comfort will risk it all by working as a drug courier. The way they think of black people still baffles me. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by fkj950ax(m): 9:12pm On Jan 23, 2023 |
tshtsh: Either an overzealous CBP staff made a note and everyone else is paying attention to the note. Next time you are at CBP, I think you should ask to speak to a supervisor to understand why the constant scrutiny and you’d like to have anything they are looking for clarified and your profile left alone. 2 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by tshtsh: 10:23pm On Jan 23, 2023 |
fkj950ax:Many thanks I’ll do . |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 12:16pm On Jan 26, 2023 |
tshtsh: Your name was flagged, I mean the system flagged your name, there's possibility that your name matched a name and description they're looking for. You should write and complain about the routine secondary inspection even though, admitting you into U.S is at the pleasure of CBP. 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by SimiMaya: 3:09am On Jan 28, 2023 |
Hi all So just looking for some advise to save costs. I am trying to book my return flight back to Nigeria, wondering if I must buy a seat so I can use a car seat for my baby or I can just take a gamble and board with hopes of finding an empty seat. These tickets are so pricey. What would you advise? SimiMaya: |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by flourishing247: 7:19am On Jan 28, 2023 |
SimiMaya: Your question is not so clear. Are you talking about buying infant ticket? If yes then just buy it. It is just 10% of the cost of your ticket. Also you can search for a cheaper airline. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by SimiMaya: 9:38am On Jan 28, 2023 |
So I am getting an infant ticket but I am seeing two options - on lap vs in seat. It looks like I need to have a travel restraint system (a car seat) and I need a seat to be able to install the car seat. So I was wondering if I should just purchase the in lap ticket (which is 10% of my ticket) and hope to find an empty seat to strap my baby in or if I must buy a seat (which is only about $100 cheaper) but still expensive flourishing247: |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by flourishing247: 10:00am On Jan 28, 2023 |
SimiMaya: I believe you already have a stroller. Just buy on lap. They usually provide a bassinet. I've seen that on flights. You could call the airline to verify if they will provide bassinet. 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by SimiMaya: 4:48pm On Jan 28, 2023 |
Yeah, I have both the stroller and car seat. I will have him on my lap and request for a bassinet as advised. Thank you! flourishing247: |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by flourishing247: 5:06pm On Jan 28, 2023 |
SimiMaya: Awesome. Have a safe trip. Congratulations on your baby. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by SimiMaya: 5:37pm On Jan 28, 2023 |
thank you. Also, I am applying for ETC. i got information on the requirements on the Nigerian Consulate’s website. Please any idea what the letter of consent should state? My husband is in Nigeria, does he have to courier the original signed letter to me or would a soft copy suffice? Do we both need to sign the letter? How long does it take to process? Thanks again. flourishing247: |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by flourishing247: 7:37pm On Jan 28, 2023 |
SimiMaya: No idea. Look for the birth thread. You can get answers there. 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by SimiMaya: 8:09pm On Jan 28, 2023 |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by otunbaajamu(m): 12:03pm On Jan 31, 2023 |
Did you tell them you were on vacation or for tourism purposes? |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 12:23pm On Feb 02, 2023 |
SimiMaya: How old is your baby? |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by iyanuakin(m): 3:05pm On Feb 02, 2023 |
seyewest:Good afternoon my ogas, trust we are all fine, last year I travelled to the US for a security conference plus vacation, spent 6 weeks, my visa expires next year, would like to go with my wife for my next trip of 12 days in April , her interview is December may 2024 searched for date countless times not seeing closer date, someone adviced i call the embassy and explain, I humbly request for your advice please Thanks |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 2:41pm On Feb 03, 2023 |
iyanuakin:Good afternoon, there's nothing the U.S Embassy can do about the dates unless it's for emergency purposes, keep checking the dates, you maybe lucky. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by iyanuakin(m): 11:17pm On Feb 05, 2023 |
seyewest: Thanks boss Will keep checking |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by iyanuakin(m): 10:01am On Feb 10, 2023 |
seyewest: Seems I’ll have to go alone Just spending 10 days, even if she hasn’t gotten her date yet, as annual leave is scheduled in my office and mine fall in april, hope there won’t be issues |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by SimiMaya: 12:31am On Feb 14, 2023 |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 10:51am On Feb 14, 2023 |
SimiMaya:Your airline would provide a Bassinet for your baby so you won't have to carry your baby all the time. book for yourself and your infant, you can send PM so I can assist with the booking. 1 Like |
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