As from 15th of January 2017 you guys should be able to book ticket to JFK(New York) for around N380K upward... God bless ya.

aphixiano:
Don't lose hope re apply and pray for luck, I am single and have a job and nothing else no ties and I was approved

you didn't post your transcript after promising you will.

Hello House

is there like a document checklist.

my interview date is close and want to hope my documents are good to go

International Passports
passport photograph
confirmation page
gtbank receipt of payment


is this all aside my personal docs just incase

lonzo:
Hello House

is there like a document checklist.

my interview date is close and want to hope my documents are good to go

International Passports
passport photograph
confirmation page
gtbank receipt of payment


is this all aside my personal docs just incase

You also need your appointment letter (the document that shows you're meant to come for the interview).

Asides that, any other supporting documents depending on your purpose of traveling.
Have a successful interview and Pls do share your transcript tomorrow.

lonzo:
Hello House

is there like a document checklist.

my interview date is close and want to hope my documents are good to go

International Passports
passport photograph
confirmation page
gtbank receipt of payment
is this all aside my personal docs just incase

don't forget your appointment letter.

lonzo:
Hello House

is there like a document checklist.

my interview date is close and want to hope my documents are good to go

International Passports
passport photograph
confirmation page
gtbank receipt of payment


is this all aside my personal docs just incase

You also need your appointment letter (the document that shows you're meant to come for the interview).

Asides that, any other supporting documents depending on your purpose of traveling.

Have a successful interview and Pls do share your transcript later

seyewest:
As from 15th of January 2017 you guys should be able to book ticket to JFK(New York) for around N380K upward... God bless ya.

as in? Kilode?
@seyewest are there any airlines/sites I can hold bookings for days without paying?

Ralfoosha:

as in? Kilode?
@seyewest are there any airlines/sites I can hold bookings for days without paying?

Yes but why will you wanna do that... when you have some funds go get your ticket instead of waiting and subject yourself to price surge.

seyewest:
Yes but why will you wanna do that... when you have some funds go get your ticket instead of waiting and subject yourself to price surge.

Pls I need the info.
That's the point, funds will be available few days after 15th, I still saw NYC @ around 290/300k

Ralfoosha:

Pls I need the info.
That's the point, funds will be available few days after 15th, I still saw NYC @ around 290/300k

that's ridiculously cheap... site is skyscanner.com

seyewest:
that's ridiculously cheap... site is skyscanner.com

Yup, but just checking back now, I'm seeing 350k travelstart.com but can't hold than 24hrs
Thanks, will check sky

Ralfoosha:


Yup, but just checking back now, I'm seeing 350k travelstart.com but can't hold than 24hrs
Thanks, will check sky

I still find it hard to believe there's any flight to USA for 290k... 350k is possible sha

seyewest:
I still find it hard to believe there's any flight to USA for 290k... 350k is possible sha

For someone that doesn't mind 2 stop overs there's N255k flight.... But wait, in a 12hrs stop over, where, what can a traveler do, sleep or go?

Ralfoosha:


For someone that doesn't mind 2 stop overs there's N255k flight.... But wait, in a 12hrs stop over, where, what can a traveler do, sleep or go?

You need a Canadian visa to connect in Canada.

seyewest:

You need a Canadian visa to connect in Canada.

Na wa oh. Some people get PhD for ticket matter oh!

seyewest:

You need a Canadian visa to connect in Canada.

Hian! Thanks for that. Ticket guru

Someone I know has a B1/B2 USA visa that would expire in April 2016. She didn't get to use the visa during it's validity, but planning on a trip later in September 2016. Last time she traveled to US was in 2013 on an older visa which expired in 2015. She did drop-box for the subsequent and current visa.

She wants to re-apply via drop-box for a new visa in April 2016 and has a concern that her not using the prior visa might pose some issues with the consular officer.

Is this concern valid?

Okay
I am scheduled for 8.30 but I got their 7 because of Lagos traffic and all, after all the long minutes of standing and all I entered for the interview. I did my finger print and passport photograph scanning and later join the queue for the interview. I was watching all what is happening and how many are been refused, the funniest one I saw that day is the traditional chief with his two adult male children, those guys even put on beads on their neck , it didn't take the blonde woman 40 seconds to denied them. It got to my turn to stand behind the person being interviewed at the moment, the man approved the family before me and it got to my turn which goes as follows
Me: Good morning, how are you doing?
VO: good morning I am doing good and you
Me: I am fine
VO: where are you going in the US?
Me: I am visiting my aunt who lives at bleep in Georgia for the wedding ceremony of my cousin as he is my cousin and my best friend and I will be the one to represent my family
VO: where do you work?
Me: I am a bleep and work with Nigeria bleep agency, and explain the function and what I do at work
VO: where did you have your training ?
Me: I told him I had my training at the work address provide but I stated the address fully for him
VO:have you traveled before
Me: yes I have been to Ghana for bleep analysis management training
VO: are you single or married
Me: am single
VO: are you the only one going for the wedding in your family
Me: yes I am
He looked directly in the eye and asked me the last question
VO: what causes a tornado?
Me: I gave him a short and accurate answer
VO: is that what causes a Tornado
Me: I said yes smiling
VO: handed me the white paper and said pick up your visa in three working days
Me: thank you

Note: I am in my mid twenties , not married and travel history is Ghana, the only ties in my form is that am currently a masters student and my job and nothing else . He didn't ask for any document.
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lymelyte:
you didn't post your transcript after promising you will.

@dearstan we are in the year 2017. Can you rephrase your post to reflect the correct year?

dearstan:
Someone I know has a B1/B2 USA visa that would expire in April 2016. She didn't get to use the visa during it's validity, but planning on a trip later in September 2016. Last time she traveled to US was in 2013 on an older visa which expired in 2015. She did drop-box for the subsequent and current visa.

She wants to re-apply via drop-box for a new visa in April 2016 and has a concern that her not using the prior visa might pose some issues with the consular officer.

Is this concern valid?

You mean april 2017

Ralfoosha:


For someone that doesn't mind 2 stop overs there's N255k flight.... But wait, in a 12hrs stop over, where, what can a traveler do, sleep or go?

Guys, how sure are you that the exact amount stated in naira on these sites would be deducted from ones card? Just curious b4 I do charity....

malaoluolateju:


Guys, how sure are you that the exact amount stated in naira on these sites would be deducted from ones card? Just curious b4 I do charity....

Travelstart.com is Naira, their office is in Lagos, Opebi. Skyscanner.com will ref you to other sites which might be in a foreign currency; use a generous xrate to know how much you'll be spending.

seyewest:
I still find it hard to believe there's any flight to USA for 290k... 350k is possible sha

There are many. Just look harder. I see them all the time

Visa Approved. Transcript loading. Sleep dey catch me first.

dearstan:
Someone I know has a B1/B2 USA visa that would expire in April 2016. She didn't get to use the visa during it's validity, but planning on a trip later in September 2016. Last time she traveled to US was in 2013 on an older visa which expired in 2015. She did drop-box for the subsequent and current visa.

She wants to re-apply via drop-box for a new visa in April 2016 and has a concern that her not using the prior visa might pose some issues with the consular officer.

Is this concern valid?

Not really. I would wager it even improves her chances. If she is called for an interview and asked why she did not use her visa, she can simply say she could not make it because she had other commitments that tied her back to her home country.

good morning, i am applying for a b1/b2 visa to attend a symposium in a couple of months. am married with kids, will be travelling to nigeria for my visa interview as the available date for appointment in X country is in the second week in April. I have a valid resident permit in X country.

will i encounter any hitch travelling to nigeria to apply and please advise on what am expected to come with for the interview.

PS: I applied for b1/b2 in 2015 and was refused, I guess i have not enough travel history.

please advise

Ralfoosha:


For someone that doesn't mind 2 stop overs there's N255k flight.... But wait, in a 12hrs stop over, where, what can a traveler do, sleep or go?

12 hours isn't a long time. Go with a power bank, movie bank and a card that can pay for coffee and snacks. Explore the airport, look at travellers and make up stories about their life in your head. . Find a comfy spot. Sit. Lie down warreva rocks your boat. Use the free wifi for the airports that have...
Kpa kpa kpa 12 hours don pass.

nefertitiram:


There are many. Just look harder. I see them all the time

I see them but most time they do airport change or take you through countries you need to have at least transit visa just to pass through.

LadyGuinivere:

12 hours isn't a long time. Go with a power bank, movie bank and a card that can pay for coffee and snacks. Explore the airport, look at travellers and make up stories about their life in your head. . Find a comfy spot. Sit. Lie down warreva rocks your boat. Use the free wifi for the airports that have...
Kpa kpa kpa 12 hours don pass.

12 hours na chicken change...This is what I normally do.. I will arrange $30 and pay for lounge access and enjoy food,drink,wifi and enjoy a comfortable couch to rest.

LadyGuinivere:

12 hours isn't a long time. Explore the airport, look at travellers and make up stories about their life in your head. .
Kpa kpa kpa 12 hours don pass.

I Sabi that one well well nau

Alternatively.
Colonize the corner of one area, preferably near where the sockets are. Make sure you carry adaptor, you will make many friends through this (your new friends, will come in handy, when nature calls and you need to leave your kingdom). Frown your face at anyone trying, to waylay your little kingdom. Keep your hand luggage as pillow or as leg rest. Invite a fellow Nigerian, to discuss things only a Nigerian will appreciate.

OR

Book first class or business class ticket and enjoy the lounge, we shall all reach there, amen.

LadyGuinivere:

12 hours isn't a long time. Go with a power bank, movie bank and a card that can pay for coffee and snacks. Explore the airport, look at travellers and make up stories about their life in your head. . Find a comfy spot. Sit. Lie down warreva rocks your boat. Use the free wifi for the airports that have...
Kpa kpa kpa 12 hours don pass.

seyewest:

Not at all if you have your onward ticket to your destination with you.. explain why you landed in New york first.

@seyewest, pardon my naivity, i'm a 1st time traveller. The only reason I am considering landing @nyc is the cost. I could save as much as 200k+ if I do so. I have read of some being turned back at the POE and don't want to experience such. Do u then feel my tellin them the decision to fly to NYC first was because of the cost is weighty enough for the strictest personnel to waive such. My final destination is about 3hrs from nyc.‎