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Welcome to the United States

readonenaire:
20th. March, 2025
POE: Washington Dulles (IAD)

Arrived on BA at 9:07
Those weird looking buses took us to passport control/customs, there are two separate lines for US Citizens & Others on Visa/ESTA.

Long Queue for us (Non-Citizen), got to my turn around past 10PM. Already rehearsing answers lol, address of where i am staying in DC, purpose of trip, why am staying longer beyond my purpose of visit etc lol.

CBP: Hi, how are you?
Me: I am alright, you?
CBP: Fine, thanks. Do you have any tobacco, food or anything to declare?
Me: Naah, none of that and nothing to declare really.
CBP: Alright, welcome to the US
Me: Thank you.

So no stamp, i just checked my i94 while waiting at the carousel, seen i was admitted 6months.

An aside 😂; i transited through london and it was quite warm, so i was telling myself it shouldn’t be cold in America too, boy was i wrong! . After collecting my bag, went downstairs to get Metro Card and load, went back up to take Uber, decided against metro as it was too late, i tied my jacket to my waist while i drag my two bags gallantly towards the exit, door opened and the cold hit, i didn’t know when i shouted “subhanallah” flung the boxes and ran back inside then wore my jacket, i was laughing at myself.

So yeah, its spring but if you are coming to the Eastcoast, its still quite nippy, gear up.

PS: THIS IS MY FIRST TIME IN AMERICA

You can purchase your domestic ticket when you landed in New York or do it before leaving Nigeria just in case they asked for evidence of those conferences at the POE.

JaySterling:
Guys, please I need advise

I’m traveling to the US in May, my port of entry will be JFK. I have bought a round trip ticket and plan to return to Nigeria after 27 days. I have 2 conferences in New York and a third conference in California

I have a close relative in New York who I’ll stay with to attend my 2 New York conferences

My California conferences is 2 weeks after my New York conference


My question is this
Do I need to book my domestic flight from New York to California before I travel

Do I need to book my hotel in Carlifornia before I travel ?

NB: I have accommodation in New York already

Jamieabi:
Bro are you now able to sort it out now ?

Or not ?

Not yet ....... any luck?

sanyaolurilwan:
Hello Bosses in the House,

Please how are you getting from biometrics appointment in Ikeja, Lagos now?
Each time i see a free time, the checkout option isn't coming up.

Please help a poor man...

I'm facing the same issue.

Jamieabi:
Is it abuja or Lagos ?

Abuja

Cashmadam:
It appears there is a glitch. Try in the night.. Between 11pm and 3am..

Thank you I will do just that.

Cashmadam:
Click on amend and tell us what you can see..

Good afternoon everyone, I'm also facing this issue and I'm yet to book a date. Please is there any solution?

Debbieeeeeee:
Welcome to part 5 of this thread. Old things must pass away, and new things take effect!n (Although the info in Parts 1, 2 3 and 4 remain priceless and Must/Ought to be read by any serious applicant.Part 2 was wonderful. Lots of lovely people offering great advice. Each in their own unique style. You guys rock!!! You know yourselves.


For sample transcripts of some interviews (as posted by the users of this thread) Please check this link https://www.nairaland.com/download/4692218


Finally, Lying on your ds 160 or during the interview is misrepresentation and a crime. This thread's aim is not to teach / coach applicants on how to lie. The truth is ALWAYS the best course of action no matter the situation. Please DO NOT ask about how to misrepresent on this thread.

I'm grateful to God that I am alive to create this new part. And for the several friends I have made hereon.

Thank you.
Humbly
LadyGuinivere & Justwise

Keep the fire burning....

Good day everyone,
How much is 5yrs UK Visiting visa as at this week?

Malevonent:
in my search for cheap flights to usa, i came across egyptian airline....seems to be tyhe cheapest at 1.25m to washington. anybody has experience with them?......i recall a post where someone was questioned about his trip to egypt by POE officers....when his was just a stopover

if you transit in Egypt with Egyptair, your passport will not be stamped since you did not leave the International Airside.
Egyptair is not really bad, expect no luxury, getting to U.S is the most important thing and I can assist with cheap ticket although with the exchange rates you won't find any cheap ticket nowadays.

Good day guys,
Do I need a transit visa to pass through New Delhi onward to Australia?
Do I need a transit visa to pass through Singapore onward to Australia?
and same for Malaysia?
Thank you.

hommiekr:
I and my family flew with them to Asaba in December. Very good airline and we enjoyed the flight and their services.

They're always on time as well...

Snitch24:
i will post my next ticket under this topic

I can't wait to see it... nice one

thankyouJesus:
Done

check your email....

Snitch24:
wow
went to abuja from ibadan for 85k january

Ibadan to Abuja should be around N65k now, while Lagos to Abuja should be between N46,000-N55,000.

babs4all:
Good day great people. Please I need guidance. I have a valid Schengen visa on a passport that will expire in October. I just got my US visa on my new passport. I will be travelling in July to Europe and travel to America from Europe.
How do I handle the passport presentation to immigration officers in Nigeria, Europe and America? Do I have to present the 2 to Immigration guys in Naija and in Europe? When leaving Europe, do I have to present the two?
Please your advice is required. Preferably someone that had similar experience.
Thanks

You mean you have 2 active Nigeria passport or 2 different passport from 2 different countries?

thankyouJesus:
I would be glad if anyone could direct me on how to get a pocket friendly air ticket to Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. Thank you.

Send me a private message.

Snitch24:
how much

N53,000 this was around March, 2023

ABUJA TO LAGOS ON VALUEJET

I flew on Valuejet Airline from Abuja to Lagos on their Bombardier CRJ-900 Aircraft, Valuejet is a new airline that commences flight operation on 10th October, 2022 with flights to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Asaba and Jos. The Airline was founded in 2018 by Kunle Soname, the Chairman of the sports betting website Bet9ja and owner of Portuguese football club C.D. Feirense
Overall, it was an excellent flight and I'm looking forward to flying with them again.
I Hope you enjoyed the video! Please don't forget to subscribe, share, like and leave a comment below...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJlXZYCeqcc

ABUJA TO LAGOS ON VALUEJET
I flew on Valuejet Airline from Abuja to Lagos on their Bombardier CRJ-900 Aircraft, Valuejet is a new airline that commences flight operation on 10th October, 2022 with flights to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Asaba and Jos. The Airline was founded in 2018 by Kunle Soname, the Chairman of the sports betting website Bet9ja and owner of Portuguese football club C.D. Feirense
Overall, it was an excellent flight and I'm looking forward to flying with them again.
I Hope you enjoyed the video! Please don't forget to subscribe, share, like and leave a comment below...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJlXZYCeqcc

I flew on Valuejet Airline from Abuja to Lagos on their Bombardier CRJ-900 Aircraft, Valuejet is a new airline that commences flight operation on 10th October, 2022 with flights to Abuja, Port Harcourt, Asaba and Jos. The Airline was founded in 2018 by Kunle Soname, the Chairman of the sports betting website Bet9ja and owner of Portuguese football club C.D. Feirense
Overall, it was an excellent flight and I'm looking forward to flying with them again.
I Hope you enjoyed the video! Please don't forget to subscribe, share, like and leave a comment below...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJlXZYCeqcc

flourishing247:
Qatar airways. Do they still ask for it at the airport in Nigeria?

Yes and at Doha...

flourishing247:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/update-on-change-to-us-travel-policy-requiring-covid-19-vaccination-for-nonimmigrant-travel.html#:~:text=This%20means%20starting%20May%2012,flight%20to%20the%20United%20States.



Please can someone that travelled recently confirm this?

Depending on the Airline, they will request for Covid test at the transit country but CBP won't request for it in U.S.A

karixz:
21. They are not sponsoring me though. My relative just wants to chip in but I don’t want the person there

How was your interview?

karixz:
21. They are not sponsoring me though. My relative just wants to chip in but I don’t want the person there

if you're traveling together and you included them in your ds160 take their visa along for you interview.

karixz:
Good evening house.
Please I need a very urgent answer to this question.
I have my visit visa interview tomorrow and my relative who has a valid visit visa said they are going to follow me to my interview and talk to the visa officer with me.
Is this actually possible?

How old are you? I'll advise you to take their visa along for your interview.

Eriokanmi:
Check very well to be sure you're not using any of the unauthorized characters and try again. You may also log out and retry on another browser, esp Google chrome. Always use Google chrome only , when filling out your DS160

Honestly I've never used google chrome for any ds160... I prefer Firefox

AbigailUkaegbu:
No one has answered my question

Yes

Eriokanmi:
UWC. The covid-19 was a good reason not to travel during that period. The entire globe was affected by the pandemic in one way or the other as everyone had a story to tell. I was one of those who narrowly escaped covid-19's arm of death. I was an index case. I infected my beautiful family as well but we all came out of it through God's mercies. I had never been so sick in my life. Everything just changed within 3 days with collapsed lungs. I was already praying to God to forgive my sins cos no sign of improvement despite all the prescribed drugs taken, kai. I shared the horrible experience on NL sometime ago. I renewed my German Shengen visa late 2019, thinking I'd use it in 2020, alas!. Till it expired late 2021, I couldn't use it due to same reason. I hope I'd not be on a hot seat by the time I go back there to renew. Good luck to you.

We thank God for your life... stay strong bro.

visol:
Good day Nairalanders, Please, can you provide me with answers to both questions below:

1. I just received my I-20 document and I need to pay the SEVIS Fee to book a visa appointment. I tried to use WesternUnion, but it appears that Nigerians in Nigeria are not allowed to make payments via WesternUnion. Please how do I make this SEVIS Fee payment here in Nigeria.

2. Can payments for flight tickets to the US from Nigeria be made in Naira (If yes what rate is usually used) or it must be in USD?

Thank you for the anticipated feedback!!

If you have someone in the U.S they can help with payment.
I can assist with flight ticket to the U.S.

Dansakimotors:
I paid for Visa since January and since then have been searching for interview date, Was lucky to get a date last week Thursday (i.e on the 4th of May) scheduling me for Monday this week (8th of May). Went for my Interview and Luckily for me was asked to pick up my Visa 5-10 working days time. Am so happy i did not go and waste exorbitant money to buy interview date. God wey do my own go do una own to.

Can you share the Interview Transcript? Congratulations

YoungMetrosG:
Submitted my passport for IW on March 23rd and status has finally changed to APPROVED today, Tuesday, May 2nd. Does anyone have any idea how long it will take for me to get my passport? I have a visa appointment on Friday, May 5th and wondering if I will have to reschedule it. Any ideas?

After Approved you will have to wait for it to change to Issue, then it will be transfer to DHL, So expect between 2-4 weeks.