Thank you so much

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I'll suggest that he goes for specific holidays like Easter, Summer or Christmas[/quote]

Has anyone even been to the embassy recently for B1/B2 visa? What’s happening? Please share transcript o.

Kemo88:
Has anyone even been to the embassy recently for B1/B2 visa? What’s happening? Please share transcript o.

Any update for this question please

I landed Boston logan airport some hours ago.

Me: Hey Good afternoon, how’s it going?
CBP: I’m doing good, where are you coming from?
Me: Lagos Nigeria
CBP: purpose of visit
Me: Business and Visiting my Elder Brother
CBP: How long are you staying for
Me: 3 weeks

She asked me to remove my face mask and captured me
Cbp: Apart from the last time you visited the US, have you been to the US before?

Me: No.
Cbp stamps my passport for 6months.

I went to baggage claim and was referred to Agriculture specialists. men those guys drilled me

CBP: Do you have any fruits or meat?
Me: Nope (I didn’t know my Mum packaged garden egg and Yam for my Elder Brother), the cbp checked and saw garden egg, yam and ungrounded Egusi.
He told a white CBP lady to depose all the Egusi and the reason was because I didn’t grind it.
He asked me where I did covid test , I said in a private Laboratory in Benin City Nigeria, then he said some Nigerians pay 50k and get fake covid Report from the airport, as I was about replying he said I shouldn’t bother to argue about it so he doesn’t take it further and his friend who is a Nigerian told him.
The CBP guy said he would have fined me $300 for bringing those stuffs but this is gonna be like a warning.
He scanned my passport and told me to go.

Damian457:
I landed Boston logan airport some hours ago.

Me: Hey Good afternoon, how’s it going?
CBP: I’m doing good, where are you coming from?
Me: Lagos Nigeria
CBP: purpose of visit
Me: Business and Visiting my Elder Brother
CBP: How long are you staying for
Me: 3 weeks

She asked me to remove my face mask and captured me
Cbp: Apart from the last time you visited the US, have you been to the US before?

Me: No.
Cbp stamps my passport for 6months.

I went to baggage claim and was referred to Agriculture specialists. men those guys drilled me

CBP: Do you have any fruits or meat?
Me: Nope (I didn’t know my Mum packaged garden egg and Yam for my Elder Brother), the cbp checked and saw garden egg, yam and ungrounded Egusi.
He told a white CBP lady to depose all the Egusi and the reason was because I didn’t grind it.
He asked me where I did covid test , I said in a private Laboratory in Benin City Nigeria, then he said some Nigerians pay 50k and get fake covid Report from the airport, as I was about replying he said I shouldn’t bother to argue about it so he doesn’t take it further and his friend who is a Nigerian told him.
The CBP guy said he would have fined me $300 for bringing those stuffs but this is gonna be like a warning.
He scanned my passport and told me to go.

wow... can you imagine the stereotype, thank God he did not fine you... have a nice holiday

[Thank God for journey mercies.quote author=Damian457 post=99300876]I landed Boston logan airport some hours ago.

Me: Hey Good afternoon, how’s it going?
CBP: I’m doing good, where are you coming from?
Me: Lagos Nigeria
CBP: purpose of visit
Me: Business and Visiting my Elder Brother
CBP: How long are you staying for
Me: 3 weeks

She asked me to remove my face mask and captured me
Cbp: Apart from the last time you visited the US, have you been to the US before?

Me: No.
Cbp stamps my passport for 6months.

I went to baggage claim and was referred to Agriculture specialists. men those guys drilled me

CBP: Do you have any fruits or meat?
Me: Nope (I didn’t know my Mum packaged garden egg and Yam for my Elder Brother), the cbp checked and saw garden egg, yam and ungrounded Egusi.
He told a white CBP lady to depose all the Egusi and the reason was because I didn’t grind it.
He asked me where I did covid test , I said in a private Laboratory in Benin City Nigeria, then he said some Nigerians pay 50k and get fake covid Report from the airport, as I was about replying he said I shouldn’t bother to argue about it so he doesn’t take it further and his friend who is a Nigerian told him.
The CBP guy said he would have fined me $300 for bringing those stuffs but this is gonna be like a warning.
He scanned my passport and told me to go.

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Damian457:
I landed Boston logan airport some hours ago.

Me: Hey Good afternoon, how’s it going?
CBP: I’m doing good, where are you coming from?
Me: Lagos Nigeria
CBP: purpose of visit
Me: Business and Visiting my Elder Brother
CBP: How long are you staying for
Me: 3 weeks

She asked me to remove my face mask and captured me
Cbp: Apart from the last time you visited the US, have you been to the US before?

Me: No.
Cbp stamps my passport for 6months.

I went to baggage claim and was referred to Agriculture specialists. men those guys drilled me

CBP: Do you have any fruits or meat?
Me: Nope (I didn’t know my Mum packaged garden egg and Yam for my Elder Brother), the cbp checked and saw garden egg, yam and ungrounded Egusi.
He told a white CBP lady to depose all the Egusi and the reason was because I didn’t grind it.
He asked me where I did covid test , I said in a private Laboratory in Benin City Nigeria, then he said some Nigerians pay 50k and get fake covid Report from the airport, as I was about replying he said I shouldn’t bother to argue about it so he doesn’t take it further and his friend who is a Nigerian told him.
The CBP guy said he would have fined me $300 for bringing those stuffs but this is gonna be like a warning.
He scanned my passport and told me to go.

Congratulations.

Please did you book a return ticket?

SimpleDimples:



Congratulations.

Please did you book a return ticket?

yea

Damian457:
yea

Hello boss, if you don't mind what airline did you use when for your trip.

Is it advisable to use Qatar or Delta?

Thanks

nelem:


Hello boss, if you don't mind what airline did you use when for your trip.

Is it advisable to use Qatar or Delta?

Thanks

i used qatar. Qatar is cheaper but longer flight time. Delta is more expensive but shorter flight time

Damian457:
i used qatar. Qatar is cheaper but longer flight time. Delta is more expensive but shorter flight time

Thanks boss

Turkish and Ethiopia are the cheapest from Nigeria.

My POE story.....

I flew Turkish airline to Houston from Abuja. Lay over was around 9 hours at Instanbul: I dreaded this long wait but It didn’t bother me in the long run as I purchased internet service on my phone for around $7 valid for 24hrs. They only have free access for an hour. Turkish airline is also now becoming stingy, before they give food voucher that can even get u 2 meals but now they said voucher only for 12 hrs or more layover. I had to buy food this time.

On getting to Houston; the CBP officer asked whom I would stay with, how long and when was the last time I visited, then he took my picture. I thought that was the end until he beckoned on another officer to take me in for secondary interview. I was shocked but calm. I was not expecting that since I had passed there multiple times.

The room was full of people waiting for their case to be attended to by 4 officers at the long desk. There were also like 6 smaller rooms labeled interview room and an exit door for those that would not be allowed entry but sent back home. Like I said, I wondered what I was doing there and prayed silently not to pass through that exit door cos I saw someone being escorted through.

I was going for an exam and while waiting doing nothing I decided to bring out my big book to study. After about 30 min, I needed to use the restroom and as an officer came to call someone into one of the mini interview rooms, I told him I wanted to go to d restroom but couldn’t find one, he told me to go meet the officers at the front desk to get the key and I did. After coming out and returning the key, the guy just told me to stay for my interview. It went thus;

CBP: where are you coming from
Me: Nigeria
CBP: Did u come direct?
Me: no, passed through Turkey so lay over at Istanbul
Cbp: oh! Ok. So where are u going to stay
Me: told him
Cbp: how long?
Me: 1 month
Cbp: why are u here
Me: to write an exam
Cbp: oh! U’re a professional?
Me: yes
Cbp: remove ur mask and face the camera. Stamped me in for 6 months. Enjoy your stay

Meanwhile, my visa is due to expire this month end. It doesn’t matter though, it’s d duration of stay that matters


I don’t know the criteria they use to call people but definitely not according to as u arrived there cos if it had been, I would have stayed at least 4 hrs there before it reached my turn but I spent less than an hour there.

I just thank God that I wasn’t sent back. I have a good travel history though and have never overstayed my visa.

NB. They didn’t ask for my Covid result on arrival

Important info that I forgot to mention here. [b][/b]

If u’re on B1/B2 visa, avoid European airlines and BA for now, they are only carrying citizens and permanent residents. I was turned back at the airport by Lufthansa. I had to contact our dear Mr Seyewest who was able to get me Turkish ticket the next morning at a very very affordable price. You wouldn’t even know that it’s an express ticket to tell you low it was.

Thanks again MR Seyewest for relieving my stress and saving me from unnecessary worry.

You were triggered for a secondary interview because your visa is expiring this month.

shakidude:
My POE story.....

I flew Turkish airline to Houston from Abuja. Lay over was around 9 hours at Instanbul: I dreaded this long wait but It didn’t bother me in the long run as I purchased internet service on my phone for around $7 valid for 24hrs. They only have free access for an hour. Turkish airline is also now becoming stingy, before they give food voucher that can even get u 2 meals but now they said voucher only for 12 hrs or more layover. I had to buy food this time.

On getting to Houston; the CBP officer asked whom I would stay with, how long and when was the last time I visited, then he took my picture. I thought that was the end until he beckoned on another officer to take me in for secondary interview. I was shocked but calm. I was not expecting that since I had passed there multiple times.

The room was full of people waiting for their case to be attended to by 4 officers at the long desk. There were also like 6 smaller rooms labeled interview room and an exit door for those that would not be allowed entry but sent back home. Like I said, I wondered what I was doing there and prayed silently not to pass through that exit door cos I saw someone being escorted through.

I was going for an exam and while waiting doing nothing I decided to bring out my big book to study. After about 30 min, I needed to use the restroom and as an officer came to call someone into one of the mini interview rooms, I told him I wanted to go to d restroom but couldn’t find one, he told me to go meet the officers at the front desk to get the key and I did. After coming out and returning the key, the guy just told me to stay for my interview. It went thus;

CBP: where are you coming from
Me: Nigeria
CBP: Did u come direct?
Me: no, passed through Turkey so lay over at Istanbul
Cbp: oh! Ok. So where are u going to stay
Me: told him
Cbp: how long?
Me: 1 month
Cbp: why are u here
Me: to write an exam
Cbp: oh! U’re a professional?
Me: yes
Cbp: remove ur mask and face the camera. Stamped me in for 6 months. Enjoy your stay

Meanwhile, my visa is due to expire this month end. It doesn’t matter though, it’s d duration of stay that matters


I don’t know the criteria they use to call people but definitely not according to as u arrived there cos if it had been, I would have stayed at least 4 hrs there before it reached my turn but I spent less than an hour there.

I just thank God that I wasn’t sent back. I have a good travel history though and have never overstayed my visa.

NB. They didn’t ask for my Covid result on arrival

megastu:
You were triggered for a secondary interview because your visa is expiring this month.

.

No, it wasn’t because of that. This is not the first time I’ve used an almost expired visa to travel, like less than 2 weeks to expiration.

The visa allows you to board the plane as long as it’s still valid.

I forgot to mention here, someone told me it could be because I bought the ticket in the morning and flew that same evening and this was due to the fact that I was turned back at the airport by Lufthansa the previous night. They were only carrying citizens and PRs. I had to buy another one the next morning through MR Seyewest who saved me from unnecessary stress.

Most people from that plane were sent there anyway so I really don’t know their reason.

No I dont think so, from what he said, it seems they just send everybody there.

Its the reason for his trip (writing the exam) that made his stay at the secondary short.

megastu:
You were triggered for a secondary interview because your visa is expiring this month.

ibukunpops:
No I dont think so, from what he said, it seems they just send everybody there.

Its the reason for his trip (writing the exam) that made his stay at the secondary short.

I think they do that randomly from my observation

Final a solid POE story, I learnt a lot and thank you for trusting me to handle your trip... Have a lovely stay in U.S

shakidude:
My POE story.....

I flew Turkish airline to Houston from Abuja. Lay over was around 9 hours at Instanbul: I dreaded this long wait but It didn’t bother me in the long run as I purchased internet service on my phone for around $7 valid for 24hrs. They only have free access for an hour. Turkish airline is also now becoming stingy, before they give food voucher that can even get u 2 meals but now they said voucher only for 12 hrs or more layover. I had to buy food this time.

On getting to Houston; the CBP officer asked whom I would stay with, how long and when was the last time I visited, then he took my picture. I thought that was the end until he beckoned on another officer to take me in for secondary interview. I was shocked but calm. I was not expecting that since I had passed there multiple times.

The room was full of people waiting for their case to be attended to by 4 officers at the long desk. There were also like 6 smaller rooms labeled interview room and an exit door for those that would not be allowed entry but sent back home. Like I said, I wondered what I was doing there and prayed silently not to pass through that exit door cos I saw someone being escorted through.

I was going for an exam and while waiting doing nothing I decided to bring out my big book to study. After about 30 min, I needed to use the restroom and as an officer came to call someone into one of the mini interview rooms, I told him I wanted to go to d restroom but couldn’t find one, he told me to go meet the officers at the front desk to get the key and I did. After coming out and returning the key, the guy just told me to stay for my interview. It went thus;

CBP: where are you coming from
Me: Nigeria
CBP: Did u come direct?
Me: no, passed through Turkey so lay over at Istanbul
Cbp: oh! Ok. So where are u going to stay
Me: told him
Cbp: how long?
Me: 1 month
Cbp: why are u here
Me: to write an exam
Cbp: oh! U’re a professional?
Me: yes
Cbp: remove ur mask and face the camera. Stamped me in for 6 months. Enjoy your stay

Meanwhile, my visa is due to expire this month end. It doesn’t matter though, it’s d duration of stay that matters


I don’t know the criteria they use to call people but definitely not according to as u arrived there cos if it had been, I would have stayed at least 4 hrs there before it reached my turn but I spent less than an hour there.

I just thank God that I wasn’t sent back. I have a good travel history though and have never overstayed my visa.

NB. They didn’t ask for my Covid result on arrival

Important info that I forgot to mention here. [b][/b]

If u’re on B1/B2 visa, avoid European airlines and BA for now, they are only carrying citizens and permanent residents. I was turned back at the airport by Lufthansa. I had to contact our dear Mr Seyewest who was able to get me Turkish ticket the next morning at a very very affordable price. You wouldn’t even know that it’s an express ticket to tell you low it was.

Thanks again MR Seyewest for relieving my stress and saving me from unnecessary worry.

shakidude:
.

No, it wasn’t because of that. This is not the first time I’ve used an almost expired visa to travel, like less than 2 weeks to expiration.

The visa allows you to board the plane as long as it’s still valid.

I forgot to mention here, someone told me it could be because I bought the ticket in the morning and flew that same evening and this was due to the fact that I was turned back at the airport by Lufthansa the previous night. They were only carrying citizens and PRs. I had to buy another one the next morning through MR Seyewest who saved me from unnecessary stress.

Most people from that plane were sent there anyway so I really don’t know their reason.

Yes that's a big reason to send passenger to secondary screening especially when you get the ticket the same day...

POE Experience:

I just arrived the US via Lax airport, and as a first time mom I would like to share my POE experience. (P.S I read so much information on this forum that I got scared for months before my departure �).

Me: Hello
CBP: Hi, passport please
Me: gave him my passport and declaration form( he return the form to me)
CBP: Face the camera
CBP: How long are you here?
Me: 5 weeks , including the 10 days of quarantine
CBP: What are your plans?
Me: first I will visit Bleep , and then plan my visit to yyy and zzz
CBP: Are you here alone?
Me: Yes
CBP: you don’t have anyone here?
Me: I do have someone I will be staying with in Bleep first
CBP: Do you have a return ticket?
Me: Yes
CBP: For what date?
Me: May Bleep ( note he repeated The wrong date, so I removed my mask and corrected him)
CBP: Is this your first time in the USA?
Me: Yes, but was supposed to be here last year for a conference but couldn’t because of COVID-19

CBP: How much do you have on you?
Me: Bleep
CBP: Is that all you’ve got?
Me: yes
CBP: Welcome and enjoy your stay ( stamped me on till October)

Whoop, the questions seem much, but didn’t spend up to 5 min. However I was scared with the many questions, I could feel my voice cracked at one point

Background context:

I got my b1/b2 visa in London for a conference in New York, I couldn’t later attend because of lockdown. Now I’m currently 25 weeks pregnant and wanted to use the opportunity to visit and child birth. Also, I didn’t know I have a family friend in the USA during my visa application, recently got introduced to the person and I’m staying with them for the duration of my stay.

I’m really grateful for the successful entry, and thanks to everyone that share their experiences.

There is no full-proof process to it... just put your trust in God and hold enough cash


I also wasn’t stoped by custom, and no on

Congrats

Damian457:
I landed Boston logan airport some hours ago.

Me: Hey Good afternoon, how’s it going?
CBP: I’m doing good, where are you coming from?
Me: Lagos Nigeria
CBP: purpose of visit
Me: Business and Visiting my Elder Brother
CBP: How long are you staying for
Me: 3 weeks

She asked me to remove my face mask and captured me
Cbp: Apart from the last time you visited the US, have you been to the US before?

Me: No.
Cbp stamps my passport for 6months.

I went to baggage claim and was referred to Agriculture specialists. men those guys drilled me

CBP: Do you have any fruits or meat?
Me: Nope (I didn’t know my Mum packaged garden egg and Yam for my Elder Brother), the cbp checked and saw garden egg, yam and ungrounded Egusi.
He told a white CBP lady to depose all the Egusi and the reason was because I didn’t grind it.
He asked me where I did covid test , I said in a private Laboratory in Benin City Nigeria, then he said some Nigerians pay 50k and get fake covid Report from the airport, as I was about replying he said I shouldn’t bother to argue about it so he doesn’t take it further and his friend who is a Nigerian told him.
The CBP guy said he would have fined me $300 for bringing those stuffs but this is gonna be like a warning.
He scanned my passport and told me to go.

Enigma2021:
POE Experience:

I just arrived the US via Lax airport, and as a first time mom I would like to share my POE experience. (P.S I read so much information on this forum that I got scared for months before my departure �).

I’m really grateful for the successful entry, and thanks to everyone that share their experiences.

There is no full-proof process to it... just put your trust in God and hold enough cash


I also wasn’t stoped by custom, and no on

Thank God everything went smoothly, I thought this thread was to make traveling and entry into U.S.A easier and to give you an idea of what to face at the point of entry..... Hope you have a nice stay and have fun.

@Enigma Did your flight originate from London? as I thought there was a presidential order restricting London travellers (except GC and Citizens) from entry into the US.

Enigma2021:
POE Experience:

I just arrived the US via Lax airport, and as a first time mom I would like to share my POE experience. (P.S I read so much information on this forum that I got scared for months before my departure �).

Me: Hello
CBP: Hi, passport please
Me: gave him my passport and declaration form( he return the form to me)
CBP: Face the camera
CBP: How long are you here?
Me: 5 weeks , including the 10 days of quarantine
CBP: What are your plans?
Me: first I will visit Bleep , and then plan my visit to yyy and zzz
CBP: Are you here alone?
Me: Yes
CBP: you don’t have anyone here?
Me: I do have someone I will be staying with in Bleep first
CBP: Do you have a return ticket?
Me: Yes
CBP: For what date?
Me: May Bleep ( note he repeated The wrong date, so I removed my mask and corrected him)
CBP: Is this your first time in the USA?
Me: Yes, but was supposed to be here last year for a conference but couldn’t because of COVID-19

CBP: How much do you have on you?
Me: Bleep
CBP: Is that all you’ve got?
Me: yes
CBP: Welcome and enjoy your stay ( stamped me on till October)

Whoop, the questions seem much, but didn’t spend up to 5 min. However I was scared with the many questions, I could feel my voice cracked at one point

Background context:

I got my b1/b2 visa in London for a conference in New York, I couldn’t later attend because of lockdown. Now I’m currently 25 weeks pregnant and wanted to use the opportunity to visit and child birth. Also, I didn’t know I have a family friend in the USA during my visa application, recently got introduced to the person and I’m staying with them for the duration of my stay.

I’m really grateful for the successful entry, and thanks to everyone that share their experiences.

There is no full-proof process to it... just put your trust in God and hold enough cash


I also wasn’t stoped by custom, and no on

How did your interview go?
I had my first visa with OTC and plan renewing again.

joeadex:
Good day house, please I'm going for a Conference in U.S between August 16 -19. The Conference is Offshore Technology Conference in Houston Texas. Please I'll like to ask the following questions:
>What are the likely questions the VO will ask me?
>What are the documents I'm to take with me for the Visa interview?
>Does this Conference also falls under the B1/B2 Visa category?
*NOTE: I'm using a travelling agent and they have already booked a date for me in Abuja february 2*

Hello @seyewest need to have a word with regards to my trip to Bahamas via the Delta Airline

seyewest:


Thank God everything went smoothly, I thought this thread was to make traveling and entry into U.S.A easier and to give you an idea of what to face at the point of entry..... Hope you have a nice stay and have fun.

mitmir12:
Hello @seyewest need to have a word with regards to my trip to Bahamas via the Delta Airline

Okay

TRIP REPORT / PORT HARCOURT TO LAGOS ON MAX AIR/ NIGERIA / via @YouTube
Please watch, share and like, thank you.



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

seyewest:
TRIP REPORT / PORT HARCOURT TO LAGOS ON MAX AIR/ NIGERIA / via @YouTube
Please watch, share and like, thank you.



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

Hello Seyewest,

How do I get in touch with you?

I'd like some to see if there any deals on flights

Manager007:


Hello Seyewest,

How do I get in touch with you?

I'd like some to see if there any deals on flights

I replied.

Hi Seyewest,

I would like to know if Qatar airways accepts B1/B2 passengers to the US.

I also don't mind getting any cheap flights to the US, if you can assist please.

finbar:
Hi Seyewest,

I would like to know if Qatar airways accepts B1/B2 passengers to the US.

I also don't mind getting any cheap flights to the US, if you can assist please.

yes they do

Many thanks. Appreciated.