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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 3:49pm On Oct 23, 2018
Guys, Youtube video of my trip to U.S

PLEASE LIKE,SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73ikmny93NQ&t=1s

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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Ess: 11:05pm On Oct 27, 2018
seyewest:
Guys Youtube video of my trip to U.S

PLEASE LIKE,SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73ikmny93NQ&t=1s

Quite impressive...traveling is definitely your hobby.
Kudos, lets have the rest!
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 7:54pm On Oct 28, 2018
Ess:


Quite impressive...traveling is definitely your hobby.
Kudos, lets have the rest!

Thank you.
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by ugobent(m): 11:00pm On Oct 28, 2018
I've been looking for means to ask questions here on this platform buh to no avail.
Thank God i found out this night....my questions goes like this... my mum B2 visiting visa will be expering in mouths time she only stayed six months as instructed by embassy there in Akansas and she is back now.
If the visa got expired how'll she got it renewed?
Thr drop box process is it still much available there in embassy for easy renewa?
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Fyorgyn: 7:38am On Oct 29, 2018
I have posted this in the birthing thread but just thought to put it here since it's a "POE" experience grin

I passed through the dreaded Chicago POE grin grin and had a very interesting encounter.

I came to the US for a business meeting and had no business with Chicago o but BA decided that I must pass Chicago before getting to my final destination.

Got to the CBP officer- White guy

Cbp: what are you here for and how long
Me: told him
Cbp: where do you work
Me: told him
CBP: when last did you come to the US and what for
Me: i had a baby the last time I came (I was tired jare plus had a connecting flight to catch so I went straight to the point)
Him: Why did you have your baby in the US
ME: DUAL citizenship
Him(Visibly upset): How much did you pay?
Me: Told him and I added that I had renewed my visa after that and was asked all these questions at the embassy
Him(very angry and raising his voice at me): Your child can NEVER be an American. You think you can just come here and give birth and he becomes American? He can never be one. Show me your ticket I want to be sure you are leaving my country.

Me (showed him my return ticket) Him: (Raising his voice now) Get out of my face... Just Go... Get out
Me: eh... have you stamped my passport?
Him: Just get out!
Me: jejely carried my passport and checked that he had stamped me in
Carried my bags and went to catch my connecting flight.

In all this, I was very calm... I didn't let him bother me at all...

There you go! My experience at ORD

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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 4:04pm On Oct 29, 2018
ugobent:
I've been looking for means to ask questions here on this platform buh to no avail.
Thank God i found out this night....my questions goes like this... my mum B2 visiting visa will be expering in mouths time she only stayed six months as instructed by embassy there in Akansas and she is back now.
If the visa got expired how'll she got it renewed?
Thr drop box process is it still much available there in embassy for easy renewa?

Yes dropbox renewal is still very much possible expect in a situation where her visa has expired for more than 11 months 20 days.
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 4:06pm On Oct 29, 2018
Fyorgyn:
I have posted this in the birthing thread but just thought to put it here since it's a "POE" experience grin

I passed through the dreaded Chicago POE grin grin and had a very interesting encounter.


Wow... Blood of Jesus...nawa ooo
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Bossman(m): 10:52pm On Oct 29, 2018
Hmmm...this is unbelievable. No matter his personal issues, he is working, representing an entity, and has no right to treat you as such. If he does this with the wrong person, he will be reported, and will likely be terminated.

I live in Chicago, so I pass through these folks quite a bit. And my experience has always been pleasant.

Fyorgyn:
I have posted this in the birthing thread but just thought to put it here since it's a "POE" experience grin

I passed through the dreaded Chicago POE grin grin and had a very interesting encounter.

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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 7:19am On Oct 30, 2018
Bossman:
Hmmm...this is unbelievable. No matter his personal issues, he is working, representing an entity, and has no right to treat you as such. If he does this with the wrong person, he will be reported, and will likely be terminated.

I live in Chicago, so I pass through these folks quite a bit. And my experience has always been pleasant.


So unprofessional and clearly racist.
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Dolakinz(m): 3:45pm On Oct 31, 2018
Good evening everyone.. Please i really need your guidance..
I am a part 5 law student
This is my first time applying for a b1/b2 visa

I was picked for the ANNUAL WORLD BANK YOUTH SUMMIT in Dec3rd and 4th..
Also My uncle in the USA also helped register a day course in New york Lawyers county association for Dec 21.

However the agent helping to fill the forms said the WORLD BANK SUMMIT WILL not work for me as my interview date is NOV 29 and that my visa wont be ready before Dec 3rd for the World bank own..

However the three places he listed i will visit include
1. New york Lawyers county association
2. World bank group Headquarters
3. My uncles law firm in New york

He then shelduled my travelling date to Dec15..

Please what are the likely questions the interviewer/ consular will ask.
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 9:51am On Nov 01, 2018
Dolakinz:
Good evening everyone.. Please i really need your guidance..
I am a part 5 law student
This is my first time applying for a b1/b2 visa

I was picked for the ANNUAL WORLD BANK YOUTH SUMMIT in Dec3rd and 4th..
Also My uncle in the USA also helped register a day course in New york Lawyers county association for Dec 21.

However the agent helping to fill the forms said the WORLD BANK SUMMIT WILL not work for me as my interview date is NOV 29 and that my visa wont be ready before Dec 3rd for the World bank own..

However the three places he listed i will visit include
1. New york Lawyers county association
2. World bank group Headquarters
3. My uncles law firm in New york

He then shelduled my travelling date to Dec15..

Please what are the likely questions the interviewer/ consular will ask.

This thread is for people with U.S Visa

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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by carnal: 3:40pm On Nov 01, 2018
@seyewest and pros in the house, a friend's US visa was issued in 2016, it will expire in december 21, he wants to travel to the US 1st december to return 15th december, 2018, any chances of trouble at POE? more so, he also wants to apply for the dad (63yrs old) to travel with him for a new visa, whats the best advise?
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 4:51pm On Nov 01, 2018
carnal:
@seyewest and pros in the house, a friend's US visa was issued in 2016, it will expire in december 21, he wants to travel to the US 1st december to return 15th december, 2018, any chances of trouble at POE? more so, he also wants to apply for the dad (63yrs old) to travel with him for a new visa, whats the best advise?

It is at the discretion of the CBP officer to let him into U.S or not and decide on how long he will stay in U.S but instead of doing that why not renew the visa and apply for his father asap.... but if he's ready to answer a lot of questions he can go ahead with his travel plan.
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by lanrems: 8:24pm On Nov 01, 2018
Your friend can use the visa up until 16th of DEC without hassles. he will still be able to get the 6months stamp or lesser depending on the CBP in charge.
As for the 63years man advice is for him to apply later, embassy is not funny nowadays not business as usual. Your friend can enjoy the trip and buy goodies for the old man on his return.....my advice though!!!

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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Nazah: 9:26pm On Nov 01, 2018
Hi everyone,
Please I need your help.
My family was issued US B1/B2 visa and we travelled the first time and returned without issues. During our second visit, I went ahead of my family. On their way coming, my husband’s visa was cancelled at the port of entry and they were not allowed entry, nothing was said about my children, but they had to return home with their dad.
I came back and now want to do dropbox for me and my children (my husband has to go for interview since he is not qualified for a dropbox but he is not ready now).
In my children’s DS-160 form, one of the questions is: “Have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa, or been refused admission to the United States, or withdrawn your application for admission at the port of entry?” I’m considering answering NO since my husband was the one refused entry. Would this be ok? I need your advice please
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 10:16pm On Nov 01, 2018
lanrems:
Your friend can use the visa up until 16th of DEC without hassles. he will still be able to get the 6months stamp or lesser depending on the CBP in charge.
As for the 63years man advice is for him to apply later, embassy is not funny nowadays not business as usual. Your friend can enjoy the trip and buy goodies for the old man on his return.....my advice though!!!

I see no reason why they will deny ''Papa'' unless the father did not pass his answer across well... Papa should go ahead with his application.. he's not a travel risk.
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 10:19pm On Nov 01, 2018
Nazah:
Hi everyone,
Please I need your help.
My family was issued US B1/B2 visa and we travelled the first time and returned without issues. During our second visit, I went ahead of my family. On their way coming, my husband’s visa was cancelled at the port of entry and they were not allowed entry, nothing was said about my children, but they had to return home with their dad.
I came back and now want to do dropbox for me and my children (my husband has to go for interview since he is not qualified for a dropbox but he is not ready now).
In my children’s DS-160 form, one of the questions is: “Have you ever been refused a U.S. Visa, or been refused admission to the United States, or withdrawn your application for admission at the port of entry?” I’m considering answering NO since my husband was the one refused entry. Would this be ok? I need your advice please

Even though the children were not deported or refused entry... you must answer NO because they withdrew their application for admission at the port of entry.
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by carnal: 10:55pm On Nov 01, 2018
seyewest:


It is at the discretion of the CBP officer to let him into U.S or not and decide on how long he will stay in U.S but instead of doing that why not renew the visa and apply for his father asap.... but if he's ready to answer a lot of questions he can go ahead with his travel plan.

@seyewest, are you saying he can apply for renewal of visa before expiration or do you mean he should wait for it to expire then apply for renewal, please clarify?he didnt use the visa atall since it was issued, hence the need to travel before expiration, advise
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 11:47pm On Nov 01, 2018
carnal:


@seyewest, are you saying he can apply for renewal of visa before expiration or do you mean he should wait for it to expire then apply for renewal, please clarify?he didnt use the visa atall since it was issued, hence the need to travel before expiration, advise

Either way he maybe called up for interview during renewal... my fear is that he maybe deported (denied entry) because he waited till his visa has almost expired before traveling except in a case where he has solid travel history.
If it was me... I will risk it and spend less than 2 weeks in U.S before my visa expire.
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by carnal: 7:30am On Nov 02, 2018
seyewest:


Either way he maybe called up for interview during renewal... my fear is that he maybe deported (denied entry) because he waited till his visa has almost expired before traveling except in a case where he has solid travel history.
If it was me... I will risk it and spend less than 2 weeks in U.S before my visa expire.

ok, info is clear ,he has alot of travel history, he will also get a letter from HR stating he has requested for these trip on 5 occassion but was not granted due to project he is handling at work place, what do you think?and he is staying for 15 days, i.e 6 days before visa expiration

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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 10:05am On Nov 02, 2018
carnal:


ok, info is clear ,he has alot of travel history, he will also get a letter from HR stating he has requested for these trip on 5 occassion but was not granted due to project he is handling at work place, what do you think?and he is staying for 15 days, i.e 6 days before visa expiration

Go ahead, I believe the solid travel history will work in his favor and please share the experience with this thread... I wish you best of luck and will be praying for you.
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Taal17: 3:39pm On Nov 02, 2018
seyewest:


I see no reason why they will deny ''Papa'' unless the father did not pass his answer across well... Papa should go ahead with his application.. he's not a travel risk.

Of a truth all Nigerians are flight risks, we are all just on a different rung of the ladder

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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 3:50pm On Nov 02, 2018
Taal17:


Of a truth all Nigerians are flight risks, we are all just on a different rung of the ladder

true
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by OmoBendel24: 6:25pm On Nov 02, 2018
seyewest:


I see no reason why they will deny ''Papa'' unless the father did not pass his answer across well... Papa should go ahead with his application.. he's not a travel risk.

Supported....
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by OmoBendel24: 6:27pm On Nov 02, 2018
seyewest:


Even though the children were not deported or refused entry... you must answer NO because they withdrew their application for admission at the port of entry.

True that....
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by ugobent(m): 10:21pm On Nov 03, 2018
seyewest:


Yes dropbox renewal is still very much possible expect in a situation where her visa has expired for more than 11 months 20 days.

Please how can i go about it, i mean renewing the visa once it has expird...
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 11:47pm On Nov 03, 2018
ugobent:


Please how can i go about it, i mean renewing the visa once it has expird...

Visit the U.S embassy website or pay the visa fees, fill another ds160 and update your appointment profile.
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by overlord77: 4:53am On Nov 04, 2018
seyewest:
Guys, Youtube video of my trip to U.S

PLEASE LIKE,SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73ikmny93NQ&t=1s

Ajala the traveller, Weldone o grin Nice one though.

Wish I could do this. Am going back in two weeks but transitting through FRA and YYZ before entering the US. I hope the Canadians will be nice like the ORD CBP guys I met in August with my family grin
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 1:35pm On Nov 04, 2018
overlord77:


Ajala the traveller, Weldone o grin Nice one though.

Wish I could do this. Am going back in two weeks but transitting through FRA and YYZ before entering the US. I hope the Canadians will be nice like the ORD CBP guys I met in August with my family grin

Thought you can't transit through Canada without a Canadian visa.
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by overlord77: 5:31pm On Nov 04, 2018
seyewest:


Thought you can't transit through Canada without a Canadian visa.

Got a Canadian visa since last year and haven't used it. Saw this connection and jumped at it cos I will actually exit the airport and see some friends and colleagues and head back in. 4Hrs layover things. Lucky me grin
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 6:54pm On Nov 04, 2018
overlord77:


Got a Canadian visa since last year and haven't used it. Saw this connection and jumped at it cos I will actually exit the airport and see some friends and colleagues and head back in. 4Hrs layover things. Lucky me grin

Make sense....
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Ess: 6:55pm On Nov 05, 2018
overlord77:


Got a Canadian visa since last year and haven't used it. Saw this connection and jumped at it cos I will actually exit the airport and see some friends and colleagues and head back in. 4Hrs layover things. Lucky me grin

4hrs layover is quite short...no go miss plane!

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