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skdfu747:
Sometimes I wonder where people get these strange information.
C.B.P which stands for U.S. Customs and Border Protection only operate on the U.S soil.
When approaching the U.S air space the airline will issue you a declaration card so make sure you fill it correctly as it is a legal document.
You will met the U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the official U.S port of entry (Airport) and they will take your finger print, capture your face on the camera then input your i94 record on their data base. Very simple

But they have more than 4 Custom Pre-Clearance facilities in different airports all over the world e.g Abu Dhabi, Ireland, Canada and the Caribbean.

LadyGuinivere:
Hi!

Bye!

Salute Mama G...

Googledrive12:
Thanks @ seyewest I will be traveling on the 11th of August from Abuja .

Nice one, I live in Abuja too... try to PM me.

hooged:
thanks for the info

You're welcome.

Adaku1988:
Hey guys,

I got my B2 visa finally and I have been preparing my visit to the US. I fly from Lagos to New York (JFK) next week Wednesday. I saw in some threads that there are US customs border agents in Istanbul. (I will be flying with Turkish). If at all I get screened in Turkey, does it mean they stamp your passport there and no need to be stamped in US?

Sorry it's my first time visiting the US but I have never had issues travelling within Africa and Spain.

God bless.

There''s no U.S. customs preclearance facility in Turkey.

MrsBee:
I submitted almost 9 weeks ago too, a day before they stopped accepting for dropbox. Yet to hear back...

They will get back you to you soon... within 3 months of submission.

skdfu747:
It is not a scam it is actually a bilateral agreement between the government of Nigerian and USA.
For instance, if a U.S citizen wishes to visit Nigeria that person needs to apply for a Nigerian visa and if the applicant fails to meet the requirements then the applicant will be denied a Nigerian visa without a refund.
Please get it into your head a visa is not a right it is a privilege.
The American embassy don’t force any one to apply for their visas and they made it clear that visa fees are non-returnable so don’t pretend like you are not aware of that.
There is absolutely nothing you can do about the high denial rates because too many Nigerians are involved in violation of the terms of theirs visas by visa overstay.
It is their country and you can’t tell them what to do.

God bless you for this summary.

profjustine458:
I blamed people like you and our leaders for not taking action against the exploitation of Nigerians by foreign embassies

Visa is a privileges not your right, which country will open their eyes and allow Nigerians to turn their countries to what you turn Nigeria to, stop the blame game and start doing your part in making this country great, South Africa just gave the Ghanaian passport visa free access to their country when will that happen to Nigeria? you and I know why that will not happen unless we change our ways.

hooged:
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2225740674191780&id=356400027792530

This was 2017 when 7 Muslim Nations were ban from traveling to U.S, there was no time Nigerians were ban from visiting U.S. A friend landed in New York on Tuesday and there was no problem.

Googledrive12:
Hello people, I am new here and I want to know how I can get a cheap ticket from Abuja to New York, I am a student on my first trip to Indian university please what will i be needing to enter the states for the first time . I know I need my I20 form and passport, apart from these what else would I need, do I have to book my flight from new York to Indiana right from Here or leave it until I arrive New York , please I need to be properly guided. Thanks in anticipation to your prompt responses.

About the document you will need, you need to go to the US student thread/forum they will gladly help you out and about the flight I can actually look at it for you, let me know the date you're planning to travel out of Nigeria.

promise2:
Hi everyone, have anyone travel to the Us in the last days? Is the news going on in the social media about Nigerian passports holder not allowed to enter In
to the US true? Anyone with good information should please confirm this.

You have the internet, do your research and do you know that Delta Airline flies to Lagos daily from Atlanta, so if there's any problem it will be on the mainstream news network not a faceless social media.

jhoci:
Hello! Please does anyone know the wait time for USA visa interview? I want to apply for my parents and would like to know how soon I can get an interview date for them.

This thread is for people with U.S visa to share their POE story and transcript.

profjustine458:
Finally Nigerians just realized this embassy's are on our soil to scam us........... The want us to keep applying and the continue to use our money to develop their land

How? they're developed already? oh or you mean Nigerian not eligible should stop applying for U.S visa? what U.S.A gave us in aid/grant is 3x what they made from the Embassy and I'm very sure that 1/4 of what they made is spent on maintaining their infrastructures in Nigeria, in short they used part of the money in purchasing the new properties in Eko Atlantic so that means the money stays in Nigeria.

rentAcock:
And it was your thread that helped his sister get Visa or what? He asked a question and I answered it. Whatever bit of sarcasm, humor or "anger" Injected in the process of doing so, is covered and allowed by free speech. I will not be censored. This is a public forum, be guided.

That is no sarcasm or humor and hiding under free speech doesn't make it right.

rentAcock:
If chicken flavoured indomie is not allowed, how can chicken suya be allowed? Your sister ran away from Nigeria to live in America so she should conform and assimilate with their culture there. She should be eating BBQ chicken wings and not suya or better still let her return home and build Nigeria[b][/b].

Please this is not allowed on this thread... don't bring your anger here, our job here is to enlighten people not to criticize... This thread is strictly for those with U.S visa, whatever you do with it when you're in U.S is our business.
Please take it easy and let us be guided.

orimahspence:
Good day , I am going to University of Tennessee, My friend is considering booking Houston flight ticket for me , with a plan to take a bus from there down to Tennessee , anything wrong with this ?
I'm considering spending some days with him before my orientation, would CBP be concerned ?

I will advise you to buy your bus ticket before leaving Nigeria.

Arbitrix:
Please people is chicken suya allowed into the US? My sister is harassing me about bringing some for her and the last time I checked chicken products were not allowed?

Not sure if it's allowed but package it well and declare it, they may let you through.

henryugo97:
Pls everyone I want to apply for B1/B2 pls I dnt know hw to go about it I have applied b4 with my DAD in 2015 BT I was nt given BT dey give my dad nw I want to reapply nw am I going to create a new application or what after buying d Visa free what's d 1st thing to do pls I need quick reply

Read the 1-4th thread to fully understand the task you're about to embark on.

skdfu747:
Well for Canada, based on the information I got from the GCMS note, all I can do now is to arrange a stronger application and that was the reason I have been silent on Canada's platform. At least I shared the list of documents I submitted for my application, I also provided the link where I ordered my GCMS note for others to benefit.

But it is unfortunate nobody is sharing transcripts on this platform.

You can't force people to share transcripts... Life is like that.

kazmaxdsd:
We do not have children yet. Our marriage is just year old last month

Fill your form truthfully and go to the Embassy with confidence, please remember to share your interview transcript.

kazmaxdsd:
Hello NL, i am applying for US tourists visa for the first time with my wife, but my wife has been refused once(2016) before we got married.I have travelled to Germany before and on the same trip I visited paris and other neighboring cities. I own a secondary school and run a real estate and facility management outfit here in Nigeria. Pls your advise will go a long way and What are the kikely questions and requirements and our chances of getting the visa. Thank you all

Do you have children? I see no problem with your application just make sure you fill your form truthfully.

Drenimarcus:
I have always wanted to share my transcript here. Came in through MSP airport on Sunday through K1. Only questions asked were the address and phone number of my fiancée. CBP was so nice and polite. Happy independence!

Congrats and I wish you all the best in your future endeavor.

OmoBendel24:
Happy Independence Day America, and to all of you Americans on Nairaland particularly.

Land of The Free Because of The Brave....

And God Bless America!

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria too!!!

Happy Birthday to my favorite country after Nigeria.

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OmoBendel24:
Happy Independence Day America, and to all of you Americans on Nairaland particularly.

Land of The Free Because of The Brave....

And God Bless America!

God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria too!!!

Happy Birthday to my favorite country after Nigeria.

hybeenoni:
@ Seyewest, plz do u know if Egypt airways allows for 23kg * 2 as checked in baggage or its just one che led in baggage?

Thanks

Depending on your fare rules it maybe one or two checked luggage and one hand luggage with maximum of 8kg.

anunimorigba:
In the spirit of giving back..
Location: Abuja

Me: Good morning
VO: Good Morning. I like your hair.
Me: Thank you
VO: How many children do you have?
Me: 2
VO: Was any born in the US?
Me: Both
VO: Your Bank Statements
Me: I didn’t bring along any for a Visit Visa. But I have all my receipts here. Passed to her
VO: How much did you spend for the delivery?
Me: I answered
VO: Hmm ok. How much was the hospital specifically?
Me: I answered
Vo: (looking through papers)but I see so so here
Me: If you look at it properly you would see I paid that amount before I left Nigeria and paid more when I got to the US
VO: That’s a lot
Me: it is what it is
VO: how much did you pay for the previous kid?
Me: about $4K lesser. I used same doctor and hospital. I have the receipts here (I passed it)
VO: No need. Why did you go back to same hospital?
Me: I enjoyed the services I got. So didn’t make sense to change for the unknown
VO: What do you do?
(At this time I was tired as I walked the gate route 2ce and she had put my passport in the bin they put it anyways)
Me: Told her
VO: How much do you make?
Me: My basic is .....
VO: Are you traveling with your family?
Me: No
VO: Does your husband have a US visa?
Me: No
VO: Is he applying for one?
Me: No he doesn’t need to
VO: You are not traveling with your kids?
Me: No
VO: Why?
Me: Have not had a “me time” since I started birthing
VO: laughs. U need it
VO: What does your husband do?
Me: Told her
VO: Will you be using this visa for birthing in the future?
Me: NO!! I am done
VO: laughs again. Why? Not even one more?
Me: I am done by God’s grace.
VO: Ok but it’s not a problem if you want to use it. Just avoid big discounts and do like you did with the others
Me: I just didn’t answer.. (abeg no koba mi. Na money to take care of these ones we are hustling for)
VO: I see you took a Nanny on your last trip
Me: Yes
VO: How much did you pay her
Me: I told her. I have all the transfer slips and her statement of account
VO: That’s ok. Did your child go to school in the US
(I wrote she will attend school in the nanny contract form)
Me: Yes.
VO: A public school?
Me: No a private school
VO: Why?
Me: Why what?
VO: Why private school and not public school?
Me: Oh! I know Public schools are funded by the govt and taxpayers. I am not a taxpayer and I want no complications so..
VO: How much did you pay at the school?
Me: so n so. I have the receipts here
(She typed n typed)
VO: (Smiles)Your visa has been approved but
Me: Ok
VO: Why are you going to ....
Me: I have been there but was unable to explore as I was pregnant
VO: Will you be getting a visa for your nanny this time?
Me: Yes but not now. When traveling with the whole family and it will be for a different Nanny.
VO: Why
Me: My other nanny passed her exams and would be going to college
(Types again)
VO: Good. Congrats
Me: Thanks
VO: Pls pick up your visa......I advise you use your visa for the initial purpose stated in your form
Me: Ok. Can I visit Las Vegas too, if I have the time?
VO: (laughs) me time? Yes u can
Me: (Finally me too smile) Thank you so much.
VO: Have a good day
Me: U too

Thank you for this transcript, it is needed on this forum.... Have a nice holiday.

Electroweb:
Wow! But i have been hearing a lot of scary information about pregnant women being turned back at the POE. Did you do anything different?

Birthing in U.S is not illegal and the scary information you've been hearing about is about visa refusal for some women who birthed in U.S.

mulberry:
Good day All,

I landed in Orlando on Sunday and Poe was smooth after gathering all documents for previous births. Visa was renewed in March last year but was not used till now.

Was asked only two, what I was here for and how long I will be staying.

Told her childbirth and will be staying for two months. She stamped me in till December 2019 and I was out of there.

After all the horror stories, I am grateful to spend less than 4mins with the CBP Officer.

Nice one....I wish you safe delivery and please pay for everything. Stay safe.

Kalkaothar:
@Seyewest, what makes me think they will give me is the ability to convince the consular officer this time, being able to demonstrate my eligibility better than last and above all, God's favour. Here is my previous transcript that led to a denial;

After passing passport and i-20 upon request;
VO: Why finance
Me: My goal is to work in the Financial services industry, specifically corporate finance. I did Finance as my undergraduate major, so a graduate degree in finance will equip me with the required mathematical and analytical skills to excel in the chosen career field. It will also improve on the theories I have learnt at my undergraduate level while providing me with practical applications of the said theories.

VO: Who is sponsoring?
Me: I got a 30% Dean's scholarship in form of a tuition waiver and my uncle will be handling the rest

VO: what does he do?
Me: He is into clearing and forwarding business. Also does Agriculture. *I paused....then continued;
I have his bank statements and affidavit..

VO: I was(or wasn't, I didn't hear him clearly) going to ask for that
Me: searching for the document

VO: you do not qualify
Me: I left


N.B: my voice shaked a little at the start of the answer to my first question but it wasn't obvious at all

I think you should have a specific place you will like to work with when you finish your study in U.S and also have all document on hand.

Kalkaothar:
Hello guys!
I'm new here, please help with clarifications and advise on the following.
I was denied a U.S Student visa at the Lagos Embassy on the 20th of June. School starts August 20 and classes start August 26. I am considering reapplying.
Here are my questions;
Will I be able to use emergency booking and I if I am, who has an idea on the nearest available EMERGENCY date in Lagos?
Someone said since I was denied in Lagos, I should still reapply in Lagos, what do you think?
What are the chances for getting my visa approved if I reapply a second time after 2weeks of denial?

Thanks in anticipation of your response. Kindly advice on other informations I might need.

What makes you think they will give you visa even after re-applying and can you share your transcript here?

cydophobia:
This is serious,imagine this thread is struggling at the bottom of front page.

Trump there is God o.

It's actually not because of Trump but because of people who want us to pat them on the back for intentionally breaking the law.