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ozycy:
Who has seen this? Abuja embassy shut down till further notice https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/travels/280151-u-s-embassy-closes-abuja-consular-section.html

I just saw it oo and i'm wondering what would happen to us who have to get the notary form signed and are based in Abuja. Also heard that the Nigerian Embassy in DC has been closed for sometime now...dont know how true this is (please confirm if you have credible info). I just tire

doyin2me:
Send a dm

I’m having problems accessing the email to which Nairaland is attached...I would have sent a dm long time.
Nevermind,thanks for responding.

doyin2me:
Yes, I can.
Hola

Hello Ma'am,
Please i would like to ask a few questions on accommodation in Richmond, Va. Can we please exchange emails via nhyiraella@yahoo.com.
Thank you Ma'am!

Tripletmom:
Ma’am,i didn’t get ur mail but work on dat information.

I just created a new email...please contact me via nhyiraella@yahoo.com

Thank you...much appreciated!

Tripletmom:
Ma’am,i didn’t get ur mail but work on dat information.

I had mistakenly sent it to someone else. Apologies! I am still trying to find a way to get your email. I havent seen any info yet. Dont want to put my email addy up here because it is an open forum (altho i did in the past). I believe you are in contact with Gfavor, can you please send your email to her? I could easily get it from her and i will buzz you with a gmail contact asap! Thank you Ma'am!

Tripletmom:
Ma’am pls check ur inbox,i av an information for u.

I just found a way to retrieve your email and i’ve Sent you a message using another email. Please check your electronic mail. Thanks Ma'am!

Tripletmom:
Ma’am pls check ur inbox,i av an information for u.

Hi Tripletmom...so soorryy oo...I have been having issues opening my email. I don’t know how to go about contacting you now. Looking for ways to have it resolved tho...I hope it’s not urgent

[quote author=Momo13 post=69187872][/quote]Thank you! I still have a valid visa and yes i’m using same hospital.

Tripletmom:
Congrats on ur POE Adommum,wish u save delivery.

Thanks dear! My love to little cutie xoxo

Mamaiyanu:
Congrats and thank God for a smooth POE. You can check your i-94 online to see how long they stamped you in for.

Thanks a lot! I’ll do that

[quote author=daurys post=69158811][/quote]Thank you!!! Yes I will be using same doctor and hospital.

Hello Nairaland Mamas & Papas!

In the spirit of giving back....
I came into Washington Dulles airport on Tuesday via Turkish Airlines... no fit to fly nor doctor’s report asked. Flew at 34weeks. Flight wasn’t so bad on the first leg because I was lucky to get empty seats to sleep. Istanbul to Washington flight was full and so it was 12hrs of torture and discomfort (no leg room and it was tight). Food wasn’t nice at all but I was compensated with the lovely airhost and air hostesses who gave me bread and butter every time I asked for (as that was the only thing I could enjoy).

Arrived Washington Dulles airport late in the evening. Queue wasn’t long as there were just two flights that landed around the same time. Before I could say Jack, I was in front of the CBP officer.

CBP: Good evening
ME: Good evening Sir (he was an elderly man)
CBP: Can I have your passport please
ME: Yeah sure! (Handed it to him)
CBP: why are you here in the US
ME: i’m here for vacation and childbirth
CBP: and how long will you be here for?
ME: 10 weeks
CBP: do you have any food?
ME: Yes please, I do! I have frozen pap, grounded egusi, grounded Ogbono, garri, pepper (I kept listing and listing until he interrupted...)
CBP: do you have any fresh foods say banana, orange, meat, fish....
ME: oh no...not at all
CBP: ok
CBP: Welcome to America!
ME: Thank you!

And that was how he stamped me in oo. He stamped and wrote “July x6” (has anyone experienced this before?) Just to be double sure, does this mean I was stamped in for 6months?

Was thinking I would be sent for secondary inspection cuz of the foods I mentioned or that I had a baby here 2 years ago but nothing oo...that was how I sharply exit the place...no Sec inspection, no agric! How much I had on me wasn’t asked? Not one of my documents was checked from the point of exit up to POE! The interrogation lasted for a minute or possibly less sef...it was super fast!

I give God all the glory ooo and thanks to all lovely Mamas & Papas in the house for giving back to this thread. It was a supersmooth POE experience!

I wish you all the very best at whatever stage you are in on this missionary journey!

Tripletmom:
Yes ma,it’s naija embassy.

Okk. I just sent you an email...please check. Thanks a lot!

Tripletmom:
Hello house,
Pls to mum dat did LO naija passport,did u go along with the 2 passport photograph or it was done dere.
Abeg,answer me bfor i go waste 15$

I took 2 passport photographs there. I don't remember seeing anywhere pictures can be taken around the embassy (i'm assuming the Naija embassy at DC is where you are referring to). It is pricey for just 2 passport photographs but better to have them ready than to have your time delayed because of them.

mamsiey:
*Long post alert*
I ave been a silent reader for the past year and I would like to share my POE experience:

Arrived at Dulles POE

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Congratulations Mama!! Thanks a lot for sharing! Wish you safe delivery!

Ummm...not exactly except if it depends on the airline. I have just purchased Turkish Airline ticket and i was issued infant ticket when going and Child ticket on return and it was a lot cheaper than buying child ticket to and fro.

cindermum:
You have to buy children ticket. They won't issue infant ticket to you cos they will b above two for the return leg. Had the same experience.

Wow! Loadz of congrats for a successful POE!Thank God! This people ba, God pass them! Thanks for sharing!

semilore12:
okay...so for those still looking for recent IAD POE experience...

Arrived Washington Dulles with my toddler via qatar airways. Flight was good...i had a whole row to myself on both legs so we pitched our tent there and my girl was able to sleep well. Please ensure to process ur medif as ment

mamaron:

Haaahaa!!!

As in!!!!! Me sef tire!!! Please newbies readup! Cz it is annoying and irritating to have you ask obvious questions (questions that have been answered and over dealt with...if only YOU READ!!!!e.g "i intend to give birth in the States, please can someone recommend an affordable hospital and dr for me?" )
Gurus in the house arent gurus just cz they have spent ages on this thread, they are gurus because they read up and took notes!! That is why they can answer questions with some level of accuracy!
Please loved ones, dont stop sharing your experiences (Visa, POE, Documentation etc). They are what helps in making the thread worth reading and informative. Mamaron, you said it all. God bless you!

PS: any recent Washington dulles POE experience? Waiting to read!

mamaron:
@ All,

Apologies in advance if I offend. I'm sure some people will be offend

When all is done...please tell us how it went/share your experience no matter how sraight forward or k-legged..someone may learn something.

ozymes:
Why would you want to wait to fly? Go and cpmplain to the issuing coy to correct it

Didn’t say I want to wait to fly. I have already complained and I was told I have to purchase a new ticket and ask for a refund with the “hope” to have my money refunded. So i’m asking to know if someone has been through this and that was the only way out.

Good morning House,
Please has anyone issued a flight ticket with an incomplete surname before...incomplete compared to what is on the passport? Were you able to fly with it like that? How was it resolved please?

Thank you.

njidekachi:
Good morning all, pls those that used henrico , do they accept any lab test result from naija? Also, can one recommend accommodation used in Richmond aside airbnb.

Thanks for ur usual support

The acceptance of lab test results from naija is dependent on the Doctor and not the hospital. So what you do is to call Doctor and ask if he/she accepts test results from naija.
Getting accommodation in Richmond, VA aside from Airbnb is usually difficult but you could find based on referral from Family or friend where you'll have to pay a token (possibility is slim). One has to put ears to the ground to find that kind.

Ramj:
Hello Fam

Ramj Junior was born on Sunday. He came in weighing 8pounds 14ounces (about 4kg).

Je m'appelle Ramj

Congratulations Ramj!! God bless your LO!

MCareNetwork:
I don’t see why. Travelling the day of (4th) might increase your chances of meeting someone who is upset that they have to work on a holiday. But still, I don’t foresee it affecting your interaction with them.

Thanks a lot for this response. God bless.

Hi house, a quick question please. In the past, has travelling days before or days after the 4th of July (America's Independence) affected the mood of CBP officers at POE? It's a sincere question please and your responses will help me pick a favourable travel date. Thank you all in advance *smiles*
Meanwhile, any recent POE experience at Washington Dulles...please share. Gracias!

Chinemeze17:
Hello naira landers,
Finally my missionary journey came to an end three weeks ago. I had posted my POE Waka earlier on. I used Hnwmc and Dr xydas and the bills breakdown

Congratulations Mama!! God bless your little one!

DJUde:
[Okay

Touched George Bush international Airport and met a very short queue and soon it was my turn
And the interview started with a dark.

Oh wow! Na wa oo. Thank God it went well and thanks alot for sharing!

DJUde:
Hello good people of Nairaland.
Its been very rewarding following this thrend.

Pls, I got into Houston on saturday the 17th of this month and there was enough drilling at the POE as almost all the officers wanted to interrogate me followed by one who was practically threatening me with the fact that I borrowed the $10k dollars I had with me,, saying it is common with you Nigerians.

Thanks

Please can you give us a detailed transcript of your POE experience?! Thank you Ma'am.

Mamatukwas:
Oh boy no be small tin oh! But we thank God all ended well

Congratulations Mamatukwas!!! God was indeed on your side...more testimonies ahead

semilore12:
Thanks to everyone that has answered my questions. God bless you all.
Please any fresh POExperience at Washington dulles airport. Biko help oh

Please house i am also looking forward to a response on this request oo...God blesss you as you share!���

Omodadi2:
Okay thanks.
I will do to the bank and ask them to change my account statement to apply fake one and also tell my office to to generate payslip that is not mihere.

Stay strong Mama...God will make a way and all these will end in Praise and thanksgiving to His Holy name!
E-hugs!