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Omo, this thing is not easy!!! This was the quote they sent to me three weeks ago! Which way Naija na

Block - 2500 qty @ N500 = N1,250,000
IRON - 200 12mm @ N5900 = N1,180,000
Plank - 50 Qty @ N300 = N15,000
Cement - 45 bags @ N5500 = N247,500
Cement for Casting - 15 bags @ N5,500 = N82,500
Sand - 4 double Tipper @ 70000 = N280,000
Gravel 1 Tipper = N70,000
Nails - ½ bag = 8000
Workmanship = 25,000
Bricklayer workmanship - N500,000

Total= 3,661,000

I'm just reading online that blocks has increased and Cement has doubled

And this is just for a 2-bedroom bungalow. The foundation, septic tank, and soak-away are all done. What's left is to bring it up to the roof.


Can anyone modify this to give me a more recent update on the current prices? Thanks!

Then they just sent me for drainage, which I believe is essential.

Drainage
Drive Through Iron = N220,000
Digging = N50,000
Gravel = N50,000
Sand = N60,000
Cement - 60000 @ N7,500 (
Block = N56,000 @ N700 (80)

Workmanship = N24,000

Total= 520,000

keni:
Pls when was this and did go in through New York?

Last week

With all I’m reading here. I thank my God I was allowed entry into the states.

It’s well I feel for those affected.

seyewest:
Thank you for the update but you're not a first time traveler to U.S and also you're compose and sure know why you're in U.S.... I think they pulled you aside thinking you're a drug mule not because of Canada stuffs....
Thank God everything went well.
Enjoy bro.

Yeah exactly that’s what my Uncle said.. They suspected me to be a drug mule.

We thank God

And I just passed through JFK amidst all hysteria that DO NOT PASS through JFK!!

Okay let me be begin. Even though I was taken to secondary inspection for further questioning I still feel there isn’t much need for alarm.

Leaving Naija to NY isn't a red flag as some say (The whole story about 10 people that had their visas canceled at MMIA)


@seyewest imagine o the conference I was coming for has been postponed till November but I already had my ticket and just thought to come as planned. (So I couldn’t talk about the conference again)

Arriving JFK my transcript reads

CBP: Passport please
Me: Passes passport
CBP: Scans my passport sees I was in the US in January, asked why I’m back again.
Me: I’m here on Vacation
CBP: You were here in January for vacation which means this time this isn’t for vacation.
Me: I’m here on vacation I’m entitled to 20 days leave and used my last year leave in January and it was too cold couldn’t enjoy my time. I’m here again to have fun and enjoy myself.
CBP: Who are you visiting?
Me: My Uncle
CBP: Where did you visit the last time and how many days did you spend
Me: I visited Atlanta and also stayed with my other Uncle and I stayed for only 18days.
CBP: How long are you staying this time
Me: 2weeks (14days)


CBP hands my passport to someone and tells me to wait aside.

Officer then tells me to follow him to the inner room that my luggage will be brought in for thorough check.

While inside the room. Questions begin to come up as if I’m on a new visa interview and I answered exactly same as I did during the interview.

My baggage arrives. CBP searches through from behind and the side. I could hear him tell the other officer this guy has nothing on him.

All of a sudden he hands me my passport which I didn’t know was already stamped 6months and tells me you’re free to go.

I was the only person taken inside and this isn’t about Canadian border or any special scrutiny to Nigerians. It was due to the CBP wondering why I’m back for another vacation in 6months time.


I’ll be back to Naija soon. Make I enjoy this summer jor New York make sense jor! I don’t understand why people are abusing visa to cross into Canada


Please o JFK is safe !!

JFK now a trap according to some rumors or facts? This is so uncalled for!

Well I guess the catch is for the first time travelers, cos as a 2nd time traveler you’re not at a full risk cos u would have absconded if u wanted the first time.

Also how would they know at MMA that u filled Texas and going through NY? I thought that can only be seen by the CBP Officer, just wondering why a visa would be cancelled at MMA

This JFK is tiring o! People going for genuine reasons are now thinking of rescheduling their tickets to other POEs. I have to attend a conference next week, ticket bought and travel plans arranged.

I even tried to hear cost of rescheduling flight and wow! A whole $1400 is required to change destination.. Mba nu that cant work I go face JFK like that God dey!

seyewest:
This is what people are missing about New York POE and the asylum seeker going to Canada.
New York is quite close to the border of Canada and most Nigerian prefer using New York as their POE because the ticket is generally cheap but unfortunately most Nigerians trying to cross the border into Canada came into U.S through New York so most time if you fill Texas in your form and you entered through New York you will be flagged which means intense scrutiny at JFK POE or your visa will be revoked before you leave Nigeria.
As for those seeking asylum some of them are already resident in U.S maybe for 1 month to 2yrs or more. Most of them decided to move to Canada because of President Trump immigration policy.
My final advice is that don't be caught in the cross fire. Fly to the nearest international airport to your destination and be armed with everything you will need to defend yourself.

seyewest:
He was once denied a Canadian Visa, now that U.S and Canadian Govt share info on Nigerian travelers to U.S/Canada. The Doc is worried about what may happen in Abu Dhabi which in recent time has tighten it border against Nigerian in particular especially those traveling to New York.
It's normal for him to be worried because he has read a lot about the issue(Nigerians seeking asylum in Canada by traveling through New York especially) and he's cautious.

The Abu Dhabi POE in 2016 is different from Abu Dhabi POE in 2017-18 especially for families traveling together.
I'm not saying they will be deported but with short period on their visa I'm sure they will invite them for further interview.
If my reasoning about this situation is at fault... I will apologize asap no one is perfect.

Wait o! Nigerians seeking asylum go through New York? .. lol I’m going to NY for my 2nd trip to the states this year very soon o ...

I’m not seeking any asylum o! Wonder why guys go through stress get validated in the system for committing immigration fraud by claiming false asylum.

Nigerians who traveled to the United States of America (USA) as non-immigrants in 2017 had spent a total of N9.733 billion as payment for visa fees, this excludes what was spent by those that obtained immigrant visas and those whose visa applications were rejected. Figures obtained from the annual report of visa issuance at the United States Foreign Service across the globe shows that a total of 515,434 visas were issued from its consulates across Africa in 2017. Nigeria accounted for 32.78 per cent of the visas issued to 54 countries on the continent. A total of 168,980 non-immigrant visas were issued to Nigerians in 2017. The USA embassy charges $160, translating to N57,600 as visa fees at both its offices in Lagos and Abuja. This means that those whose applications for immigrant visa were approved jointly paid N9.733 billion as visa fees. The figure was however lower than the number of visas that were approved in 2016 when the highest number of visas issued to Nigerians was recorded. A total of 179,145 visas had been issued in 2016. The volume of visa issued by the US embassy had been on the rise since 2008 reaching the high in 2016 before the drop last year. In 2008, the US embassy had issued only 59,748 non-immigrant visas to Nigerians a figure which rose gradually to 83,944 in 2012. The figure however rose sharply in 2013 to 113,503 and has since risen consistently before last year. It is estimated that more than 220,000 applications are submitted annually by Nigerians for non-immigrant visas to the United States. Figures obtained by LEADERSHIP showed that 1,037 ‘A’ visas, which is meant for representatives of foreign government traveling to the United States to engage in official activities were issued to Nigerian government officials. A total of 156,104 B1,B2 visas were issued to Nigerians who applied to go to the United states for as temporary visitors for business or pleasure. Trade and transit visa C, D and E visas issued at the Nigerian embassy in 2017 totaled 234 while 7,473 F visas were issued for Nigerian students who left to study in the US. The data provided showed that 1,276 visas were issued to Nigerians who applied for the J visa which is meant for participants of work-and study-based exchange visitor programs and M visa reserved for vocational and technical schools, while journalists got 149 visas in 2017. The US embassy had also issued 794 visas to Nigerian diplomats, government officials, and employees who work for international organizations in the United States while 460 H visas were issued to temporary workers in the United States. Nigerians whose spouse are based in the United States were also issued 744 K visa to enter the country, while international transferees who have worked for a related organization abroad that applied for the L visa got 280. Also 166 visas were issued to athletes and entertainers while religious workers got 241 visas. President Muhammadu Buhari had recently returned from the US after a visit to President Donald Trump which according to the White House was to discuss ways to enhance the strategic partnership and advance shared priorities of both countries. The discussions during the visit bothered around promoting economic growth and reforms, fighting terrorism and other threats to peace and security, and building on Nigeria’s role as a democratic leader in the region.

Read More at: https://leadership.ng/2018/05/18/nigerians-pay-n9-7bn-for-us-visa-in-2017/

cc lalastica

HerbertObi:
Hi LadyG

I applied for my last US visa from Warsaw, Poland in 2015 while studying there and I was issued a 2 year b1/b2 visa which expired dec 2017

I have since relocated to Nigeria upon completion of my studies and currently working

Do I qualify for a drop box renewal of I am to apply from Lagos?

Try filling the form and you’d be guided. There’s a part where a question is asked if your previous visa was issued in your home country if you click NO it’ll send you for interview and not Dropbox. Just be confident you’ve gotten the visa already a friend went for hers and got it her first was issued in Aberdeen.

Thank Me Later.

Share NY POE .. I’ll be going soon in some weeks time! Have a conference to attend and some sightseeing..

I just saw the news about Nigerians abusing US visas to cross into Canada on CNN.

Seems the asylum seekers crossing from the US to Canada will in a way affect law abiding visiting/tourist Nigerians as they will be priority to scrutinize Nigerians coming in.

It’s well..

classyfabrics:
To God be the glory, I got here safely.

Left Nigeria via BA Friday night. Arrived Heathrow terminal 5 and in the process of connecting to terminal 3, those of us who were going to the US via American Airline were directed to a separate queue where my BA ticket was changed to AA.The lady asked how long I would be staying in the US, where I would be staying, where I work and what I do at my place of work. She wished me a safe flight and I joined the bus that took us to terminal 3.

Stayed in Heathrow for 7 hours before boarding AA. I was the only black on that particular flight from Heathrow to Miami. Arrived in Miami and joined the queue for the self service Passport scan, after scanning, I went to join another queue to see the Cpd officer

Cpd: hi, how are you? *smiling
Me: Very tired
Cpd officer: You will be fine, how long are you here for?
Me: told him
Cpd: Business or pleasure
Me: told him
Cpd: you are welcome, enjoy your stay. *gave me my passport
Me: Are you not going to stamp me in and get more details? * smiling
Cpd: *laughed* we have your details already when you used the self service machine to scan your passport. Let me stamp your passport if you insist but it doesn't really matter. * stamps my passport
Me: Laughing too
Thank you, have a great day


Reporting life from Miami, lol.

I was asked such questions when I was going from Amsterdam (KLM) thru Delta Airline the dude was asking so many questions, even asked to see an evidence I worked where I said I worked so I showed him the HR letter I was to show the VO during the interview.

Also was asked who bought the ticket for me lol.. I was like excuse me, what do u mean? then he realized I was almost getting angry he then sent me to a lady that issued me the new boarding pass.

Wonder who those guys are? Airline officers or Immigration officers in mufti or it’s a normal cross checking protocol to everyone traveling to the US

seyewest:
Bros na hostel with bunk bed oooo not private room and a shared toilet and bathroom.

Check it out it’s a clean budget for a single guy

olumig:
Where did you book your hotel, that's cheap for 11days

Booked it way back like 3months ago

seyewest:
It all depend on how long you're staying for.

I have a similar budget for my trip too. My hotel cost for 11 days is $500. I intend holding $2k in total hope that’s enough.

Originalsly:
Lol...really?...you not ready for NYC! ...bro....that's a guy!

Lool wow

Samsonobas:
Pls how long does it take for Administrative processing.My passport was collected today for Administrative processing to check back next week at the document pickup address.I had my interview early this morning.Does it mean my visa has been granted.When she checked that I budgeted 1900 dollars for my flight to Atlanta,she's doubting if that can cover my flight and I guess that's the reason for the Admin processing.Pls advice

Relax it seems all visa go into Administrative Processing after the interview. This can last from 2-90days, Admin has to print the visa on your passport during that period or go into further investigation. But believe me if u have nothing to be further investigated you’d be receiving your sms or email soon.

seyewest:
Bros don't stress yourself .... You can't enter U.S for now maybe for 10-15 yrs.... you're lucky you're not in Ikoyi/VI police cell.

Desperation has driven people to get themselves a long ban for doing the wrong thing. This ban might likely not only be from the US but other countries that share immigration information with the US.

Congrats @blowjobs

Who here has returned to the US within 6months interval of their first visit.

I have to be there for a conference in June, my office is sending me as I already have B1/B2 visa but all expenses are on them..

I no want wahala Na better opportunity to go on awoof conference/vacation.

lionlee216:
I will advice you spend months before returning back to avoid stories that touch the heart

I’m thinking of going for holiday again in June after returning in Jan which I spent just 18days. Hoping no issue at POE

Abeg people want to travel for holiday summer shopping you’re there fighting each other ..

Before Visa fight, after Visa fight again.. �

Obi1conte:
Ontario selects Express Entry candidates with CRS scores as low as 351
https://www.cicnews.com/2018/03/ontario-selects-express-entry-candidates-with-crs-scores-as-low-as-351-0310408.html/amp?site=tw&cat=org&__twitter_impression=true

Great news! Brings hope for aspiring candidates

Hi House,

What’s the appropriate duration one can return to the states with B1/B2. I was in the states for vacation in January spent 3weeks in ATL and now would like to return in June for a Cloud Computing conference in NY and also want to use the opportunity to do some sightseeing.

Please do you think a gap of 4months is good to return back to the US without any CBP issues.


Regards,

LadyGuinivere:
Congratulations James

But eh! How come people that are successful always wax poetic?

Lol! Denial was the best thing that happened to me. I came back stronger than ever.

While filling my form MYSELF @LadyGuinivere I saw one of your post how to be confident and how to take control of the interview.

God bless you for all the little but important remarks you render in this forum.

I’m already in the states (it’s so beautiful) can’t wait to be on leave again and return soon, just have 2weeks holiday.

My interview was on the 28th Dec 9:45am,
Lagos. I got there at about 8am chilled till 9am and joined the queue.

We were in, done all checks got the slips and sat down. All of a sudden I figured they haven’t called any of us to go inside and this was after 1hr. We waited till about 11:30am before called in.

Inside was full to the brim it was like GT bank on the last day of the year. Next data-page swiping before biometrics... All completed.

Now behind the queue for the interview. The officer organizing the lines sends me to the 2nd cubicle by the entrance.

And the interview begins


Me - Good morning with a mild smile.
VO - Good morning, Kindly pass your passport please
Me - Passed my passport
VO- Why do you want to go to the US
Me- For a family Visit and Also attend a Tour (In a nearby state) mentioned the state.
VO- Are you going to this state?
Me- I’m going to Georgia but would be attending a one day tour in that state - It’s a 2hrs drive and I’ll be going for it and returning back to my Family’s place.
VO- Okay, So tell me about your Job
Me- I work in a bleep company as a support engineer, I manage servers, support users across the organization and also come up with process designs for projects.
VO- What kind of Servers do you manage?
Me- I manage Windows Servers and A Linux box too. (I guess I’ve caught his attention cos he looked at me)
VO- How many support tickets do you receive in a day
Me- I receive about 12-15 user support tickets and 3-5 server support tickets in a day.
VO- How long have you been working in this bleep company
Me- I’ve been working for 4yrs + and would make it 5yrs by Jan 7th.
VO- Have you traveled out before?
Me- Yes to South Africa twice and India once. (He scans through my passport and looks deep into the SA visa - I just returned two months ago from an official trip and the visa was still valid expiring the next day)
VO- Do you have the other passport here?
Me- Sure, glance through sees the India visa and ask - What were you doing in India?
Me- I went for my Windows Server and Linux training/certification exams.
VO- Are you single? (This question last time was when I was handed a blue paper, so I’m like yet again the single thing has come to haunt me)
Me- Yes I am
VO- Do you have any kids ?
Me- Not at-all I have no kids.
(He types for few minutes and then moves to the side where both the blue and white papers are - I began thinking must I marry before I get a visa, being single shouldn’t be a crime)

Then I hear ...

YOUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED!! I went into limbo couldn’t hear again. Collected the white paper and moved out.

It was a good day! Just the best way to end a year.

Biamoz:
Happy new year to all patriotic citizens of this great forum. Please I wish to know if it is possible for someone get appointment date before submitting the DS 160. Please kindly give urgent attention to this question of mine.

Sure you can use the ongoing DS 160 form number to get the appointment then u can submit later.

OmoBendel24:
Do you have the MRV fees receipt from GTB with you or it's with the agent? And appointment isn't yet scheduled, right? If the answer to both question is yes, just jettison the agent and his form and fill another one yourself, seems very likely you can still go ahead and use the visa fee receipt instead of getting a new one.

Exactly you can create a new DS160 and edit the new form number in your Profile and reprint the new DS160 Confirmation page and Appointment Confirmation page both carrying the new form number.

Note you can’t do this 2-1week to your intended interview date.