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Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 6:16pm On Apr 15, 2017
Happy Easter....
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 11:23pm On Apr 02, 2017
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Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 9:02am On Apr 02, 2017
Happy Sunday
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 8:51am On Apr 01, 2017
World class finishing.....
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 10:03am On Mar 29, 2017
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Properties / Re: Top 5 Secrets To Buying A Property In Nigeria by Menendez: 8:03am On Mar 29, 2017
Menendez:
https://www.nairaland.com/3670962/london-terrace-lekki-20m-per
I'm the owner of this property, project is nearing completion.
Call me directly....no agent, no long story...!!
Properties / Re: Top 5 Secrets To Buying A Property In Nigeria by Menendez: 8:02am On Mar 29, 2017
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 11:06am On Mar 28, 2017
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Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 8:14am On Mar 26, 2017
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Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 4:22pm On Mar 25, 2017
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Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 7:24am On Mar 24, 2017
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Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 2:49pm On Mar 23, 2017
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Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 8:47am On Mar 23, 2017
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Properties / Re: Can 20million Naira Buy A Duplex In Abuja? by Menendez: 4:31pm On Mar 22, 2017
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 3:33pm On Mar 22, 2017
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Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 3:40am On Mar 21, 2017
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Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 12:33am On Mar 21, 2017
Still selling
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 2:36pm On Mar 19, 2017
Bump......
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 11:29pm On Mar 18, 2017
Bump.....
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 9:55pm On Mar 18, 2017
Still selling....
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 5:52pm On Mar 18, 2017
Good day
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 8:36am On Mar 16, 2017
Selling......
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Menendez: 4:20am On Mar 16, 2017
The Houston POE Experience....
Arrival Houston 19:30 (Emirates). There was no cue as we were the only flight that arrived at that time.

My Turn; approached the counter with a smile (As courtesy demands)
Me: Good day (Handing over our passports)
CBP: Good day (stretching his hands reaching out for our passports)
CBP: looking through our passports says "why are u here"
Me: For childbirth.
CBP: Scans my passport first, then his eye catches on a certain information on the computer screen and he seriously reads through it for about 10sec with his eye brows raised and then suddenly says "Ok place ur four right / left fingers on the scanner" (At this point, I knew it was over, I became more relaxed)
CBP: How long are u here for.
Me: Well, am here for two weeks just to ensure the wife is properlly settled and for our first Dr. appointment, then I'll leave to Nigeria for work to come back after two weeks to witness the delivery.
CBP: Turns to DW, "How about you?"
DW: 10 weeks.
CBP: says to my wife "place your right / left four fingers on the scanner please"
CBP: Picks up his stamp and preparing to stamp our passport says with a very calm voice "why did you choose the US?, why not UK, Europe, Germany etc." (At this point, he had started stamping 6 months on our passports while we were giving answers)
Me: We had thought deeply about the best life options we could give to our child in terms of future opportunities and having done my research, the US was my best option.

(Honestly we didn't bother using all the "better health care service" excuse / stories and all cuz I knew from the depth of my heart, the reason I was having my child in the US was for him to be a US citizen)

DW(added): He studied in the Uk so its enabled us to do our comparison properly on which country has better opportunities for our child.
CBP: With a smile says "I know that already......you were there for 4 years right?"
Me: Yes. (With great surprise on my face)
CBP: still holding the stamped passports says "how do u intend to cover the cost?"
Me: it will be "Self Pay". Presently all hospital bills have been paid in full prior to arrival and deposit made for doctor's appointment.
CBP: How much?
Me: 500 usd
CBP: 500 dollars? (with a surprise on his face) says "daz too little"
DW(cuts in): Datz actually just an initial deposit, his total cost is $3500 and we have the balance with us cash.
CBP: Oh sorry I didn't get that. Ok so how much is your total budget?
Me: $17,000
CBP: Turns to DW "just make sure u keep all receipts so as to avoid issues in future, these things are taken very seriously now"
DW: Thank you, I will.
CBP: is this address where you'll be staying? (Looking at the customs declaration form), did you have to pay for it?
Me: Yes we have paid for it in full as well.
CBP: I see that also. You paid last week. (At this point he wrote B2 on our passports)
Me: Yes I did. (With another surprise on my face)
CBP: Finally hands over the passports " Welcome and Enjoy your stay"

Having heard all the stories about Houston, we insisted that our case will be different....I was however well prepared and told myself I will give honest answers and be truthful about any questions asked.(I'm usually more confident and in control of a conversation when saying the truth)

I literally set my watch when I approached the counter.
It took 48secs from the time he collected our passports to when he stamped.
Other discussions took about another 40secs extra. Total time spent at POE was 1min and 28secs.
Everything was just so fast.....Never Travelled to the US before. Visa was strictly on medical.
Passed through Agric without any baggage search even if we declared we had food

Back to Nigeria now and DW still chilling in Houston awaiting arrival of the LO. Will join them later next month.

My advise is to be well prepared, say the truth, and never forget to involve GOD. Doesn't matter what POE. You'll b successful.....

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Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 9:52pm On Mar 15, 2017
Thanks for your comment.....@laudate
It shows that you have been following. Actually the 15m offer has closed as 2 units have been fully paid for this week.
Remember the previous post said DISTRESS Sale. I still have 3 more units to go......call now and reserve a unit cuz prices will keep going up as it nears completion.
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 8:44am On Mar 14, 2017
Good morning...
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 5:57am On Mar 14, 2017
Invest now.....
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 12:53pm On Mar 13, 2017
Call now for inspection....
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 9:25pm On Mar 12, 2017
Happy Sunday folks...
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 2:00am On Mar 12, 2017
More pics.....
Properties / Re: ***LONDON TERRACE, LEKKI @ 25m*** by Menendez: 3:44pm On Mar 11, 2017
Hello

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