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It is a CBN rule maám, No bank will sell PTA for someone traveling with a one way ticket or someone who has a return ticket with a journey less than 4 hours.

LagosismyHome:
no go enter one chance ooo........ what exactly do you need all that drug for , also hope it not for you . Think about your liver

Only take what absolutely necessary . if these are prescribed drugs then ok. if these are just caution or preventative drugs then maybe you dont need to have as much

regarding one way then check with other banks. Some banks agree for PTA with one way ticket . I not not fully sure of other ways to get currency other than finding a trustworthy black market exchanger

Gluckwunsch, mein bruder! A big congratulations! Let's toast to a glass of German beer. �

I got my first US Visa from Frankfurt in 2012. Chai! That experience was superbulous. I had to take the ICE train from Mannheim Hauftbanhof to Frankfurt and then took a tram to the embassy itself. Printed Google map and printed train schedule were my handbook. At that time, I couldn't afford internet subscription on my phone, only home wifi. ( That hustle life). . Immediately I highlighted from the fast long-distance train and got out from the train station, I noticed a carnival going on. Na him your village sister join them ooo. I danced, chopped biscuit and sweets, forget say I get visa interview. By the time my senses returned, I realized I only had ten minutes left to my scheduled interview time. Omo, the way I screamed Jesus enh, as if na Him send me message.

On getting to the embassy, my first encounter with the security officers at the gate made me delete the tales of woe, I had heard about US embassies in Nigeria. I went to my recycle bin and deleted again. See enh, the hefty security dudes adorned in their beautiful uniforms were so couteous and polite. They showed me where to drop my phone, camera, other electrical devices and sharp objects. I was then led to a sweet lady who smiled and informed me that she was going to put that screening baton over my body for further search. I replied with a big grin and was like, "please go on, ma'am". Next was into the big temperature controlled hall. See fine chairs! We were not up to 30 applicants in that gigantic hall. At the back of the hall was a dispensary for drinks and snacks. There was also a photo booth, which your sister fully utilized. ( Village girl must to show her logo). After taking my finger prints, I sat down in the very comfy chair for about ten minutes, basking and digesting the grandeur and tranquility that surrounded me. The elderly woman that took my finger prints told me that my wait time could be up to 30 mins. I got a white slip that indicated my number.

Then it was time for my sweet chat ( interview) with the VO. Brethren, the distance between the VO's window and the first roll of chairs in the hall in Frankfurt, is equivalent to the distance between the door of the interview hall and the window of the finger print people in US embassy Lagos, Nigeria. Ko da, everyone is excepted to be seated until their number is called. There is a big screen on the wall in front of the applicants that will show you the procession of the number run. It also indicates your esteemed wait time. Although, the VOs use a mic, but it's not loud enough for those seated to listen on the conversation. So where is tension coming from?

After my chat with the VO, she said something like, " You will receive your visa within the next two days, with the DHL envelope you provided." She didn't sound like she was giving me a ticket to heaven or some extra glorified proclamation or declaration, whatever the English man would call it. I guess I missed where she even said, "I will be approving your visa". I later had to ask if the interview was over. I then asked what time I would get my passport back. I guessed I asked over four silly questions and with smiles, madam VO answered them all.

I got back home to show my sister pictures from the carnival, I earliergate crashed. Also note, I wore a brown sweater and brown leggings. It felt like I went for an excursion and not an interview. The DHL man was the one that woke us up the next morning with the door bell. My passport had arrived. My sis was like, "were la won people yi Sha", ( these people are mad). We kept searching my passport for US stamp, we no see am ooo.

It was later discovered at the very front page of my passport.�� Apologies for my long epistle. My intent is not to detail this thread but to share with you an experience that shows that Nigeria has got to do better. The change starts with you and I. It's a black lie if anyone says that the US embassy is the same everywhere. No chop the lie.

Once again, congrats to all the new successful applicants. I share in your joy. The US is indeed a place to be, howbeit; nowhere can be like home. Nigeria is home, all day, everyday. ��

victree007:
Hello Guys!

VO: Alright your visa is approved....
VO: You did a good job answering all my questions. Please answer the questions same way at the port of entry okay.
I smiled and said I will.

Deficit - $30k
No SOA

Please can you also help me send it to John_olarinde@yahoo.com

clapper04:
i just sent you a google drive link to notefull materials.

victree007:
Hello Guys!
Visa Approved this morning at the US Consulate, Frankfurt.
The consular officer allowed me to finish my sentences so I was really free to express myself.

VO: Passport and I-20 please
Me: I did as I was asked.

VO: What are you going to do in the US
Me: I am going for my Master’s degree in Ocean, Coastal and Earth Sciences at UTRGV

VO: How did you find out about this school?
ME: I got to speak with one of the lecturing staff of the University and my intended department during a geoscience conference in Lagos, Nigeria in 2018. He told me the department was looking for graduates of Geology for the new phase of their research and when I shared my Geology background and interests with him, he told me I would be a good fit and that I should apply. So I did further research on the school via Princeton review, usnews and other search parameters and I was satisfied so I applied.

VO: Your bachelors is also in Geology?
Me: Yes it is.

VO: You got your bachelors from Germany or Nigeria?
Me: Nigeria please.

VO: When did you come to Germany?
Me: April this year.

VO: What are you doing in Germany?
Me: I am currently studying Sustainable Mining and Remediation Management at TU Bergakademie Freiberg.

VO: Why don't you want to continue this programme in Germany?
Me: I put in for the Sustainable Mining programme here so I could research on the remediation of wastewater and heavy metals from mines but apparently the mines in Germany have been closed including the University’s experimental teaching mine where I am supposed to conduct my research. So it is no longer feasible to continue the programme. I believe going to the US at this time is a good call for me.

VO: Who is paying for your programme?
Me: Myself and my elder sibling

VO: What will you do with this degree?
Me: My career focus has always been in academia so the acquired training from this degree will strategically place me to take on a lecturing position at my alma mater (the University of Benin) as a researcher of environmental hydrogeology and I do have a competitive advantage here due to my recent work experience as a research assistant in the Department of Geology and also because the department only has one professor of hydrogeology that is aging and close to retirement. He would be glad to mentor me once more like he did as my thesis supervisor.

VO: Sorry did you say you finished from Benin?
Me: Yes, the University of Benin, Nigeria.
Me: Sorry the Benin I mentioned is different from the country called Benin. Benin is a city in Nigeria as well.
VO: Oh thanks for the correction. I actually thought you were referring to the country Benin. I'm sorry I'm not so familiar with places in Nigeria. (We both laughed).
VO went ahead to tell me that it's just like that in the US. That Springfield is another confusing term that is up to 35 in the US. I quickly said "oh so you need to specify the particular Springfield you're going to in the US". To this, the VO said YES. We laughed again after she told me one of her Springfield experiences.

VO: Alright your visa is approved....
VO: You did a good job answering all my questions. Please answer the questions same way at the port of entry okay.
I smiled and said I will.

Deficit - $30k
No SOA

Congratulation!

Scholastica16:
If they discover the drugs in your luggage at POE, you will be deported. If they don't discover it, fine. You can bookmark this post.

Wow. Even paracetamol and anti-malarial?
Plus there is a prescription medicine I use too for high blood pressure, I can't carry that one too?

Paracetamol and anti malarial are medications not drugs....drugs here means hard drugs, banned substance.

dumbiri99:
Wow. Even paracetamol and anti-malarial?
Plus there is a prescription medicine I use too for high blood pressure, I can't carry that one too?

Pepperoni001:
It is a CBN rule maám, No bank will sell PTA for someone traveling with a one way ticket or someone who has a return ticket with a journey less than 4 hours.

someone said earlier that he got with one way ticket, where did you see the rule?

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Please house somebody should reply me.My visa was approved in Abuja on 23rd July and my class will be starting 26 August.I have been on Administrative processing since 23rd July. I want to know if Embassy will take into consideration that my class will start on 26 August and release my visa before the start date? What is the implications of releasing my visa after my start date? Thanks....waiting for your reply.

Oasishavenng:
Those seeking PTA, you can check stanbic ibtc, they don't require return ticket like gtb.

@pepperoni001 see this

MyCaseIsDiffere:
What shall we say unto the Lord, all we have to say is thank you, Lord! Darling, I am dancing and singing to rejoice with you. What a lovely transcript. I tap into your testimony. I receive it and I claim it by fire. Oya pass the baton to me oooo.

Darling sis! I pass it to you o!! Go and find uncommon favour! All the best

ysteph:
Paracetamol and anti malarial are medications not drugs....drugs here means hard drugs, banned substance.

Okay I mean prescription drugs not hard drugs. Prescription drugs that can't be gotten over the counter in the US but can be gotten over the counter in Nigeria. That's what I mean?

MyCaseIsDiffere:
Gluckwunsch, mein bruder! A big congratulations! Let's toast to a glass of German beer. �

I got my first US Visa from Frankfurt in 2012. Chai! That experience was superbulous. I had to take the ICE train from Mannheim Hauftbanhof to Frankfurt and then took a tram to the embassy itself. Printed Google map and printed train schedule were my handbook. At that time, I couldn't afford internet subscription on my phone, only home wifi. ( That hustle life). . Immediately I highlighted from the fast long-distance train and got out from the train station, I noticed a carnival going on. Na him your village sister join them ooo. I danced, chopped biscuit and sweets, forget say I get visa interview. By the time my senses returned, I realized I only had ten minutes left to my scheduled interview time. Omo, the way I screamed Jesus enh, as if na Him send me message.

On getting to the embassy, my first encounter with the security officers at the gate made me delete the tales of woe, I had heard about US embassies in Nigeria. I went to my recycle bin and deleted again. See enh, the hefty security dudes adorned in their beautiful uniforms were so couteous and polite. They showed me where to drop my phone, camera, other electrical devices and sharp objects. I was then led to a sweet lady who smiled and informed me that she was going to put that screening baton over my body for further search. I replied with a big grin and was like, "please go on, ma'am". Next was into the big temperature controlled hall. See fine chairs! We were not up to 30 applicants in that gigantic hall. At the back of the hall was a dispensary for drinks and snacks. There was also a photo booth, which your sister fully utilized. ( Village girl must to show her logo). After taking my finger prints, I sat down in the very comfy chair for about ten minutes, basking and digesting the grandeur and tranquility that surrounded me. The elderly woman that took my finger prints told me that my wait time could be up to 30 mins. I got a white slip that indicated my number.

Then it was time for my sweet chat ( interview) with the VO. Brethren, the distance between the VO's window and the first roll of chairs in the hall in Frankfurt, is equivalent to the distance between the door of the interview hall and the window of the finger print people in US embassy Lagos, Nigeria. Ko da, everyone is excepted to be seated until their number is called. There is a big screen on the wall in front of the applicants that will show you the procession of the number run. It also indicates your esteemed wait time. Although, the VOs use a mic, but it's not loud enough for those seated to listen on the conversation. So where is tension coming from?

After my chat with the VO, she said something like, " You will receive your visa within the next two days, with the DHL envelope you provided." She didn't sound like she was giving me a ticket to heaven or some extra glorified proclamation or declaration, whatever the English man would call it. I guess I missed where she even said, "I will be approving your visa". I later had to ask if the interview was over. I then asked what time I would get my passport back. I guessed I asked over four silly questions and with smiles, madam VO answered them all.

I got back home to show my sister pictures from the carnival, I earliergate crashed. Also note, I wore a brown sweater and brown leggings. It felt like I went for an excursion and not an interview. The DHL man was the one that woke us up the next morning with the door bell. My passport had arrived. My sis was like, "were la won people yi Sha", ( these people are mad). We kept searching my passport for US stamp, we no see am ooo.

It was later discovered at the very front page of my passport.�� Apologies for my long epistle. My intent is not to detail this thread but to share with you an experience that shows that Nigeria has got to do better. The change starts with you and I. It's a black lie if anyone says that the US embassy is the same everywhere. No chop the lie.

Once again, congrats to all the new successful applicants. I share in your joy. The US is indeed a place to be, howbeit; nowhere can be like home. Nigeria is home, all day, everyday. ��

Have you applied in Nigeria before your application in Germany?

MyCaseIsDiffere:
What shall we say unto the Lord, all we have to say is thank you, Lord! Darling, I am dancing and singing to rejoice with you. What a lovely transcript. I tap into your testimony. I receive it and I claim it by fire. Oya pass the baton to me oooo.

Darling sis! I pass it to you o!! You'll uncommon favour too in Jesus name! I eagerly await your sweet transcript
All the best

Pepperoni001:
It is a CBN rule maám, No bank will sell PTA for someone traveling with a one way ticket or someone who has a return ticket with a journey less than 4 hours.

It's bank who put that requirement not CBN so it varies from bank to bank ... I have checked CBN guidelines in the past . I am too lazy to go find it and post it here

BIMestBabe:
Funding 23k plus
Deficit 24k plus
Sponsor uncle
PhD program.

Congratulations my friend, I wish you well.

snip09:
Visa Approved Transcript,
8am Lagos Consulate 25th July, my 1st time.
Window 4- slim white v.o

I celebrate with you my friend, Congratulations.

victree007:
Hello Guys!
Visa Approved this morning at the US Consulate, Frankfurt.
The consular officer allowed me to finish my sentences so I was really free to express myself.

You celebrated with me and now I celebrate with you too, Congratulations my friend.

Time2win:
My Transcript

Visa approved at Lagos Embassy, 30th July 2019

School: Clarkson University

Funding: 66,000$ (Tuition and stipends)

Course : Msc Chemical Engineering

This was my 9th attempt, 7 in Lagos, 2 in Abuja

Master, I'm not crying ooo, na onions I dey slice. This is lovely, Congratulations. You are truly an inspiration.

Please someone address this[quote author=iPLEXUS post=80841361]

dumbiri99:
Wow. Even paracetamol and anti-malarial?
Plus there is a prescription medicine I use too for high blood pressure, I can't carry that one too?

So let us analyze it. If you are taking anti-malarial drugs because you are about to leave a malaria-prone area that is fine, but how much do you need? You only need the dosage needed to combat the malaria once or at least twice. You are coming to the US where Malaria is not a thing.

Ok, what about paracetamol? You need it for fevers and pains. So let us say you will need it more than once or twice. How many times? You can have enough to last you for a year but remember that drug has an expiry date. So if you have 15 packs of paracetamol, how long are you prognosticating you will be taking it for bearing in mind it has an expiry date? 3 years?

As you can see, you are carrying too much of it that will raise flags that you have intentions to sell it when you get here. Nobody will listen to your justifications. That is the danger. I even suspect your friend that is asking you for this amount wants to sell it. So be wise.

I travelled with Panadol and Anti-malaria drugs so those are fine. Even your medications for HBP is fine. But the quantity is the issue.

Hello people, how do you know you are placed under AP ??, is it when they give you the yellow slip??

Stanavos:
Please house somebody should reply me.My visa was approved in Abuja on 23rd July and my class will be starting 26 August.I have been on Administrative processing since 23rd July. I want to know if Embassy will take into consideration that my class will start on 26 August and release my visa before the start date? What is the implications of releasing my visa after my start date? Thanks....waiting for your reply.

Please someone should address this

AP decision changed to issued 29 July 2019. Interview was at Abuja. I received a mail from ustraveldocs that passport was collected from the embassy yesterday. When do I expect to pick up my passport in Lagos?

MyCaseIsDiffere:
I join the entire Nairaland family to congratulate you, sir.
I release my legs to dance zanku in celebration of your victory.
I tap into your testimony.
Oya lay your hands of anointing on my head, as I go forth to excel.

I wish you could hear the rhythms of my heart as it's leaping for joy on your behalf.

Congrats, brotherly.

aww! Thanks dear. Surely, your testimony is coming soon!

amb001:
AP decision changed to issued 29 July 2019. Interview was at Abuja. When do I expect to pick up my passport in Lagos?

They will send you a mail, just relax.

sharwama:
Master, I'm not crying ooo, na onions I dey slice. This is lovely, Congratulations. You are truly an inspiration.

hahahaha, our queen... Thank you dear

amb001:
AP decision changed to issued 29 July 2019. Interview was at Abuja. I received a mail from ustraveldocs that passport was collected from the embassy yesterday. When do I expect to pick up my passport in Lagos?

For me, I interviewed at Abuja on Thursday, it was issued on Friday and got an email that it has been picked up from the embassy, two days later, I got the same email, so I went to the DHL office in Lagos and it was there.

I didn't get any email or text message to pick it up, you can check the DHL office tomorrow.

Wow congrats Hookie!
Please check your mail, I'm also going to VT for MSc in the same faculty.

BIMestBabe:
Funding 23k plus
Deficit 24k plus
Sponsor uncle
PhD program.


My approved Visa transcript. Well, some people say preliminaries ain't necessary. But I'll drop mine because I learnt a lot from others' preliminaries!!
My interview was scheduled for 9am 29th July, Abuja embassy. I was previously denied in Lagos 11th June.
From my experience in Lagos, I felt going early won't make a difference because they call us in based on out appointment time. However, I still decider to go early based on instructions and it was worth it!!
Abuja was first come first served.
So, I got to the embassy 6:30am and was even the first to be screened. I kept on speaking in tongues silently even while on the queue. It worked because I was very calm.

Interview proper..
I was one of the first 5 the young man at window 7 interviewed. The first lady came with her parents and was approved but placed on AP. The next lady with full funding was denied when asked if she has study leave and she said no. The young guy in front of me going to see his uncle was also denied.

VO good morning pass me ur i-20 and passport.
Me good morning with a smile. I passed my i-20 first, wanted him to meditate a little on it before passing my passport.
VO I need your passport too, (shows me a sample of what a passport is)
Me in my mind I know what a passport is oga. So, passed passport
VO (had a pleasant look) so why Virginia tech
Me asides from the generous assistantship I got which I'm very grateful for, v tech is one of the top 3 universities for construction program in the US. (VO stops typing and was smiling and looking with rapt attention) v tech also has at her ........, a research community for intelligent construction and infrastructure. Infact, v tech has started a 75million dollars investment into expanding her research and teaching capacity in the are of intelligent infrastructure which will position her has the nations best in this area.
VO types.. Looks at my i-20 and was like, so, your assistantship .. Your assistantship doesnt cover all your cost, in fact not all your tuition. So who will be paying for the rest?
Me my assistanship will be renewed every semester as long as I meet the required performance and my uncle will be covering and deficit.
VO OK. So, why will your uncle pay?
Me. Well, my uncle and my dad were both geologist at ...... before I lost my dad last year January. VO said, oh, so sorry for your loss. (He wasn't even typing again, was just looking at me and listening) So, I said, you said what sir? Then he said, so sorry for the loss of your dad. I said thank you. So, after my Dad died, he has been the one sponsoring thru the remaining part of my masters, he paid they the application process and he's ready to sponsor me thru this PhD program. His aim is that I get established as a lecturer here in Nigeria. I kept on gesticulating with my magical fingers
VO. Do you have anything like statement or so? Just something to show that he can sponsor you?
Me. Yes. Passes statement.
VO. Do you know if it's fraudulent your self and your uncle will be banned from entering the US? I said yes sure. With a big smile. He just opened the first page and returned it.
Then he typed for a few seconds (well, that was the past time he typed )
He says, ok. So now let's talk about your sponsor.
Me. At that point, I felt he has already approved the visa.
VO what does your sponsor do?
Me. He retired from being a geologist at ....and now a consultant geologist for multiple oil and gas firms and a .......
VO. So tell me about your RA duties
Me. I tot, who told him say na RA. Anyways.. I will be working closely with.... Collecting and analysing data, working on how sensing systems can be used to construct intelligent buildings... VO cuts in..
You mean sensors? GIS or, me sef cut in sensing systems in building includes thermal sensors that allows to regulate the temperature of the room based on the body temp of the people occupying it. We also have lighting sensors, occupancy sensors.. Then I told him for example this interview room is crowded. A thermal sensor will help to automatically adjust the AC or heating units. So that we don't feel too hot or too cold. Also, so that there if these units aren't even needed, they are automatically turned off. This in turn saves cost, improves the efficient of the occupants and allows us to enjoy the building to the fullest.
VO. I've approved your visa!! Next person!! (Just the same way walepepe said it after our last mock )

He didn't even tell me story of picking up or keeping i-20 well
All thanks to God!! I wasn't even asked some qstns I feared. It all went in my favour. Fairheart, thanks a lot o you made my transcript stronger. Walepepe, the last mock you did for me was da bomb!
Texrem, thanks a mill too!!
@sharwama, queen herself, thanks and God bless.

So all thanks to God Almighty!! The author and finisher of my faith! Visa interview is 99℅ God and 1% prep! Pls pray well, its God that makes the qstns flow in your favour and He also has the heart of your VO.

See you all at the top!!

Been AP since July 25. Interviewed in Abuja..VO tried to play mind games with me about Bank statement. Even after I showed her the company's registration documents. Told her she could do the verification as it was real.

All we can do is pray something happens fast

Stanavos:
Please house somebody should reply me.My visa was approved in Abuja on 23rd July and my class will be starting 26 August.I have been on Administrative processing since 23rd July. I want to know if Embassy will take into consideration that my class will start on 26 August and release my visa before the start date? What is the implications of releasing my visa after my start date? Thanks....waiting for your reply.

Congratulations