Mandex11:
LONG POST ALERT

Hello guys great work here time to share my experience.

left 9ja through abv to Fra on the 3rd of July with lufthansa airline the expression with them was great.

got to fra spent like 4hrs 30mins there before we took the next flight (thats from frankfurt to Dallas dfw) the flight was looooooooonng mehn but twas great the food the drinks asin twas . (by the way frankfurt airport is REALLY BIIIGGG)

so finally we landed dfw at exactly 2.05pm dallas time
our flight was the only one that landed at that time
so went straight to scan my pp for self service koisk and my slip came out with circle on it.

went to show it to the guy checking it and he said I'm free to go collect my bags. I was quite suprise cause twas just going smoothly.

so I finally collected my bags o and went straight to MEET C.B.P officer it got to my turn and I didn't spendo up to 50sec with him. here is it

C.B.P.what are you here for
ME.for vacation and to have my baby

C.B.P did you bring food stuff
ME.yes and started naming them cause I declared what I brought and he just said don't bother after naming the 3rd item

C.B.P. what my final destination
ME.told him elpaso

and he stamped my pp till Jan 2018 with b2 circled on it.

and that was it off I went to take my connecting flight to my final destination with south West air line.

my experience at dfw was really nice and fast I thank everyone for sharing thier experience cause nothing was asked or checked.

so that's my own personal first hand experience right there.

Was the embassy aware that you were pregnant before leaving Nigeria.... I have a relative who will be travelling to the States soonest for Vacation but the real intent is to give birth.... Hope there won't be problem at the POE? She is with a tourist VISA and never informed the embassy about her pregnant as she got pregnant after getting the VISA

yez I was pregnant and also told the embassy like.
that's actually my reason for traveling

Holyfield1:
Was the embassy aware that you were pregnant before leaving Nigeria.... I have a relative who will be travelling to the States soonest for Vacation but the real intent is to give birth.... Hope there won't be problem at the POE? She is with a tourist VISA and never informed the embassy about her pregnant as she got pregnant after getting the VISA

Holyfield1:
Was the embassy aware that you were pregnant before leaving Nigeria.... I have a relative who will be travelling to the States soonest for Vacation but the real intent is to give birth.... Hope there won't be problem at the POE? She is with a tourist VISA and never informed the embassy about her pregnant as she got pregnant after getting the VISA

You better tell her to inform the embassy before she embark on her journey to avoid stories that touch.

Mandex11:
yez I was pregnant and also told the embassy like.
that's actually my reason for traveling

Since you've informed the embassy I think you're good to go.

Oh oh. This is dicey. How far along is she?. It really isn't a crime to have a child in the US though, you just have to be sincere and let the VO know. A saving grace might be, if your relative was not pregnant as at the time of the interview.

Holyfield1:
Was the embassy aware that you were pregnant before leaving Nigeria.... I have a relative who will be travelling to the States soonest for Vacation but the real intent is to give birth.... Hope there won't be problem at the POE? She is with a tourist VISA and never informed the embassy about her pregnant as she got pregnant after getting the VISA

KaptainAfrika:
Oh oh. This is dicey. How far along is she?. It really isn't a crime to have a child in the US though, you just have to be sincere and let the VO know. A saving grace might be, if your relative was not pregnant as at the time of the interview.

Thanks bro... She wasn't pregnant as at the time of the interview

Please is there any link for questions asked at POE for those using immigrant visa?

I've been searching. Or does anyone have any idea what likely questions would be asked. Thanks

Astonestone:
Please is there any link for questions asked at POE for those using immigrant visa?

I've been searching. Or does anyone have any idea what likely questions would be asked. Thanks

This forum is for people with U.S visa.

seyewest:
This forum is for people with U.S visa.

So please where can I get the right thread if there's anyone.

Until I am stamped in, it's still considered a visa as it is first time entering on this visa. I haven't seen anyone yet with immigrant visa. Please if there's a thread point it to me. Thanks

Why do people always think they're smarter than those who do these jobs for a living and are actually trained for it?

She knew exactly what she was doing when she applied for the visa, and your first bolded statement below proves it.

So she wanted to go on vacation, got the visa, then did not travel until she got pregnant and all of a sudden she remembers she has a vacation visa to the USA just in time to have a baby?

Holyfield1:
Was the embassy aware that you were pregnant before leaving Nigeria.... I have a relative who will be travelling to the States soonest for Vacation but the real intent is to give birth.... Hope there won't be problem at the POE? She is with a tourist VISA and never informed the embassy about her pregnant as she got pregnant after getting the VISA

There really isn't that much questioning.
Everything the CBP officer needs is in your packet. Just don't open it before you get there.
At most, they will probably only ask you perfunctory questions about your family (or if it is a job, about the job and employer).
When I landed with my IV, the officer and I just spent time gisting about Nigeria while he went through the packet. He then asked about my kids and whether they have been to Nigeria before. I said yes, but not for the last few years. He asked if I give them anti malaria and so on, I said yes. As soon as they arrive and I put them on weekly anti-malaria medication
It just felt like a conversation between old friends.
So nothing to worry about. If you are traveling on a spouse IV, just be sure you know everything about your spouse and family so you don't trip up and invite any additional scrutiny

Astonestone:
Please is there any link for questions asked at POE for those using immigrant visa?

I've been searching. Or does anyone have any idea what likely questions would be asked. Thanks

9jaStar:
There really isn't that much questioning.
Everything the CBP officer needs is in your packet. Just don't open it before you get there.
At most, they will probably only ask you perfunctory questions about your family (or if it is a job, about the job and employer).
When I landed with my IV, the officer and I just spent time gisting about Nigeria while he went through the packet. He then asked about my kids and whether they have been to Nigeria before. I said yes, but not for the last few years. He asked if I give them anti malaria and so on, I said yes. As soon as they arrive and I put them on weekly anti-malaria medication
It just felt like a conversation between old friends.
So nothing to worry about. If you are traveling on a spouse IV, just be sure you know everything about your spouse and family so you don't trip up and invite any additional scrutiny

Thank you so much. I'm grateful. Pls I just need to ask, is it just the closed pack I'm taking? I've been seeing somewhere about X-ray result or so. Thanks

Pls i need advice, i will be going to chicago next week, the airline have some stops in the US before getting to chicago, am wondering will that predispose me to any unforeseen unfavorable circumstances. the ticket clearly spelts the end point of the journey to be chicago but just to make sure that am good, pls more experience ppl talk to me

amuwo1980:
Pls i need advice, i will be going to chicago next week, the airline have some stops in the US before getting to chicago, am wondering will that predispose me to any unforeseen unfavorable circumstances. the ticket clearly spelts the end point of the journey to be chicago but just to make sure that am good, pls more experience ppl talk to me

The first airport you get to in U.S will be your point of entry any other airport will be a domestic flight.

and will that be an issue for me with cbp? since i indicated in the interview that am going to Chicago and truly am going to Chicago and here i am at Atlanta as point of entry?

I love this thread very educative.

seyewest:
This is a new thread about the Point Of Entry Experience of International travelers to various Airport in United States... You're free to share your stories here.

Hello all'

Pls I need a guild line and advice from all naira landers,..I work and live in qatar for years now with average income ..I plan to marry my fiance few months from now and relocate to united states with her

Here are the areas i need clarification for .

1. What kind of America Visa will I apply for both of us and the document that will be required.

2. What will be requirement to guarantee the visa as my wife to be has no travelling experinece so far.

3 how Long with the application process take prior to grating the visa and all
..

Please I kindly need your honest advice ..


Thanks

amuwo1980:
and will that be an issue for me with cbp? since i indicated in the interview that am going to Chicago and truly am going to Chicago and here i am at Atlanta as point of entry?

I believe you already should have booked a ticket to Chicago to serve as proof to the CBP officers at Atlanta POE showing your end destination.

Yes. The X-Ray is for the embassy. If they need to include it in the packet, they will.
Like I said, everything the CBP officer needs will be in that packet
Your own is just to pack enough food. Hahahaha

Astonestone:


Thank you so much. I'm grateful. Pls I just need to ask, is it just the closed pack I'm taking? I've been seeing somewhere about X-ray result or so. Thanks

Your flight terminates in Chicago as you said. So not a problem

amuwo1980:
and will that be an issue for me with cbp? since i indicated in the interview that am going to Chicago and truly am going to Chicago and here i am at Atlanta as point of entry?

Good morning all,

My final destination is Kingsville , Texas. Is it advisable to book a flight going to New York(JFK) as my point of entry, then book a connecting to Texas to save the cost of having to fly directly to Texas.

Dollypiizu:
Good morning all,

My final destination is Kingsville , Texas. Is it advisable to book a flight going to New York(JFK) as my point of entry, then book a connecting to Texas to save the cost of having to fly directly to Texas.

Yes You can but ensure you have evidence of your connecting flight and explain that you are still going to your final destination. My first trip I landed in jfk even though my Ds160 form stated Las Vegas. I was asked at the POE if I was going further I said yes to florida as I have my return ticket to florida.

Dollypiizu:
Good morning all,

My final destination is Kingsville , Texas. Is it advisable to book a flight going to New York(JFK) as my point of entry, then book a connecting to Texas to save the cost of having to fly directly to Texas.

Yes You can but ensure you have evidence of your connecting flight and explain that you are still going to your final destination. My first trip I landed in jfk even though my Ds160 form stated Las Vegas. I was asked at the POE if I was going further I said yes to florida as I have my return ticket to florida.

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your usual help and support. i have just a quick question. Our application has it that we are visiting Florida. However, we intend to spend a few days in New York before proceeding to Miami. will there be a problem at POE? Since we indicated on the application that we have a US contact in New York.

BTW getting a flight from Lagos to Miami is very expensive this summer and we do not intend to book the domestic flight until we are in New York. We are spending a total of 16 days.

Thank you!!!

Thanks everyone for setting me on the right track but something else is on my mind, my cousin with same surname is the one am planing to stay with for a few days and though he have the green card now, i suspect he came in years back on a tourist visa and blended in.
Am worried that if put down his address as where am going to stay they might bring up his past and get me into trouble(they thinking i might disappear too) what do guys think?

valeria:
Hello Everyone,

Thank you for your usual help and support. i have just a quick question. Our application has it that we are visiting Florida. However, we intend to spend a few days in New York before proceeding to Miami. will there be a problem at POE? Since we indicated on the application that we have a US contact in New York.

BTW getting a flight from Lagos to Miami is very expensive this summer and we do not intend to book the domestic flight until we are in New York. We are spending a total of 16 days.

Thank you!!!

The last time I was in U.S. I spent 2 days in New York even though final destination is Atlanta. I purchased a ticket from New York to Atlanta in Nigeria with my GTB naira card and book a room for 2 nights in New York. I told the CBP officer finally destination is Atlanta but will stay in New York for 2 days before proceeding to Atlanta.
All you need to do is make sure you have booked a flight to Florida and have a concise explanation about why you're not flying straight to your final destination.

9jaStar:
Yes. The X-Ray is for the embassy. If they need to include it in the packet, they will.
Like I said, everything the CBP officer needs will be in that packet
Your own is just to pack enough food. Hahahaha

Hahahaha ok
Thanks a lot
Yes o I already planned to pack some food
But won't be packing much as per strict diet.
Thanks for all the info. I'm grateful

Thanks guys for the info on this Forum. Landed in Houston, US yesterday through Emirates. CBP officer was quite friendly. So far, still trying to recover from the long trip

Me: gd afternoon
CBP: gd afternoon

CBP: what bring you to US
Me: vacation

CBP: where do you work
Me: bla bla bla

CBP: Do you hav anything tto declare
Me: No

CBP: ok. Enjoy ur vacation

You're welcome.
Btw, be sure to pay your $165 ELIS fee before you leave for the USA. It will make the processing of your green card faster.
If you pay after you arrive, your green card might take longer to arrive.
And be sure to go to Social Security office to apply for your SSN.
The quicker you get all these sorted, the quicker you can start your new life.
Have fun, bro

Astonestone:

Hahahaha ok
Thanks a lot
Yes o I already planned to pack some food
But won't be packing much as per strict diet.
Thanks for all the info. I'm grateful

seyewest:

The last time I was in U.S. I spent 2 days in New York even though final destination is Atlanta. I purchased a ticket from New York to Atlanta in Nigeria with my GTB naira card and book a room for 2 nights in New York. I told the CBP officer finally destination is Atlanta but will stay in New York for 2 days before proceeding to Atlanta.
All you need to do is make sure you have booked a flight to Florida and have a concise explanation about why you're not flying straight to your final destination.

Tank you very much

amuwo1980:
Thanks everyone for setting me on the right track but something else is on my mind, my cousin with same surname is the one am planing to stay with for a few days and though he have the green card now, i suspect he came in years back on a tourist visa and blended in.
Am worried that if put down his address as where am going to stay they might bring up his past and get me into trouble(they thinking i might disappear too) what do guys think?

Book a cancellable hotel then, when u enter u can cancel you will only be charge for one day

Green101bl:





Hello all'

Pls I need a guild line and advice from all naira landers,..I work and live in qatar for years now with average income ..I plan to marry my fiance few months from now and relocate to united states with her

Here are the areas i need clarification for .

1. What kind of America Visa will I apply for both of us and the document that will be required.

2. What will be requirement to guarantee the visa as my wife to be has no travelling experinece so far.

3 how Long with the application process take prior to grating the visa and all
..

Please I kindly need your honest advice ..


Thanks

This thread is for people with U.S visa