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Hello,

So I just arrived the US and here is my POE transcript. POE was Atlanta and this is my first time in the US. During my visa interview, I stated that I intended to visit New York on holiday, but that didn't happen.

Me: Hi Goodmorning
CBP: Goodmorning lovely, how are you today?
Me: I'm very well thank you, how is it going?
CBP: Ehhhh, Not bad
Me: *hands over passport*
CBP: What's your purpose of visiting the US?
Me: I am attending a training course and I took a couple of days afterward to sightsee
CBP: Where is the training taking place?
Me: Houston, Texas. that's my final destination
CBP: What do you do?
Me: I am a xxxxxxx
CBP: Oh really, stand over there and please stand still so I can take a photo you
Me: Okay
CBP: *Stamps me in for six months while asking if I brought in any prohibited items*
Me: Not at all
CBP: okay have a great day
Me: You too.


After reading this thread before my trip, I was so scared because everyone said you had to use the visa for what it was given for in the first instance. That is totally not true. I must add that everyone's case is different. While it was my first time visiting the US, I had a very good travel history from other countries such as the UK and Schengen countries - maybe that helped. It is also very important that you are honest all through. They can spot dishonesty from a mile away. Be confident, assertive and honest.

seyewest:
Don't allow anyone to misled you, fly to New York spend a day or 2 before flying to Texas.

Thank you for this.[/quote]

Hello Everyone, I have read this forum from start to finish and it is very insightful.