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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Lewist(m): 5:50am On Sep 21, 2017 |
don't you think with 71miles away is too far? I advice you save up some money and make your booking at Newyork.the question will be too heavy for you to answer at d Poe.why did you book hotel in jersy quote author=echo2 post=60660084]Hello guys I will be traveling soon on a b1/b2 and it is stated on my ds160 that am going for Academic tour in New York City....I checked bookings.com to book hotel but hotel in New York are too expensive so I saw cheaper ones at New Jersey(bookings.com Suggested it)....I want to know if I won't have any ish at POE[/quote] 3 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Bigabbey22: 7:42am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Bros, better book hotel in new York to avoid huge challenges. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by echo2(m): 8:04am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Lewist: Oh ok, thank U so much. Will look for a cheaper one in New York |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by echo2(m): 8:04am On Sep 21, 2017 |
Bigabbey22: Thank you |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by asid(m): 9:00am On Sep 21, 2017 |
echo2: Or try using Airbnb 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 12:08pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
echo2:Not at all just be proactive by studying and checking on how to transport yourself from the hotel to New York, if possible know the name of the area your hotel is located, name of the train you will take to New York etc This should be your point of reference at the POE. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 12:23pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
Lewist: it does not matter. The difference between the 2 states is just bridge.. With the subway you can make it to New York from New Jersey in 30 mins 2 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by echo2(m): 12:35pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
seyewest: Thank you so Much boss |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 12:41pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
echo2:Open google and start research.. first check how to move from New Jersey to New york then look for cheap hotels in Newark with subway access. 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by olumig(m): 9:19pm On Sep 21, 2017 |
echo2:Try Airbnb it's a cheaper option 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Lewist(m): 7:04am On Sep 22, 2017 |
I understand but it might bring extra question which he might not be comfortable for him I've witness alot of something like this seyewest: 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by tatalotambolo: 3:54pm On Sep 22, 2017 |
Hi people, just want to share my Poe experience with you all at last My 3 kids, husband and finally made it to the USA on the 18th of September by royal air Maroc via' New York Landed about 1.30 am and proceeded to the Poe, que was a long one and my family was last to do the fingerprints and all Proceeded to the counter and after about two hours it was finally our turn The office to my husband : hello how are you Husband : good but very tired Officer: where are you going? Husband : Massachusetts Officer : I see you are a..... Husband :correct Officer do you have any food? Husband : yes Officer :What type of food ? Husband :Gari, Bla ,bla and bla Officer : what's Gari? Husband :laughing and Gari is bla bla bla Officer : do you have the form filled out about the food? Husband :sure Officer : ok Pls follow me We proceeded to a room where something was checked on d system and we were led to the cbp to identify our luggages We had 7 luggages, 3 contained food, all bags were loaded on d scanner and all passed without any itch including my Palm oil, four kegs of agbo, one bag of iru, 24 Small bottles of origin bitters, four polybags of dry Uziza, bitter leave, saint leaves, and utazi leaves, Poundo yam, elubo, Fufu, Gari, crayfish, Cameroon pepper and atagungun, not forgetting my egusi too�all landed safely as we tiredly drag along into JFK arrival lounge 10 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by karli4nia(m): 4:58pm On Sep 22, 2017 |
tatalotambolo:Hmmmm... Nice one! Sounds like a smooth sail to me..Enjoy your stay in Mast...All the best. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by ozim(m): 12:37pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
thanks so much I really do appreciate, but 1 last question, the last time I visited Orlando Florida with my wife we both fell sick after some few days cos of the change of environment and all that, but all the drugs I got from walmart and Walgreen didn't work on us, so this time we are thinking of going with some few drugs, say for fever and cold, will that be ok? thanks seyewest: |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Michoolu(m): 4:19pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
ozim: I always advice people to treat themselves for Malaria or take the drugs along. Sure you can just put it in your main luggage. You will be fine |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by ozim(m): 5:31pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
many thanks bro, love hearing from you, guess we good to go, just pray Chicago should be much better that Florida, cos transportation system in Orlando Florida is a No No, spent so much going about with mears taxi Michoolu: |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 6:59pm On Sep 23, 2017 |
tatalotambolo:haaaa are you guys staying for a whole month? 2 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Rachie83: 6:50pm On Sep 24, 2017 |
tatalotambolo:How long will y guys be staying with all this una load una no wan miss naija at all.lol what about your kids school? Well stay in America |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Beautyaddy: 11:06pm On Sep 24, 2017 |
seyewest: Yeah Right! This family seems to have said "good bye to Nigeria" 5 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 11:12am On Sep 25, 2017 |
Beautyaddy:I don't think so just worried about the children school. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Beautyaddy: 5:41pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
seyewest: You may not think so but the timing of the trip as well as the amount of languages mentioned already shows they have no plans of returning back to Nigeria any time soon. However, mid September most kids are back in school...anyway, good luck to the family. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Fish123(m): 7:18pm On Sep 25, 2017 |
Don't you guyz think they might be on immigrant visa...... seyewest: 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Oracleatdelphi: 8:08pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
seyewest:Well, I don't know how to use the reply box on this platform, so, I'm just gon' type straight ahead. A big thank you to @Seyewest and @Kaptain for their response to my enquiry. I traveled light with Etihad through Abu Dhabi and did Customs pre-clearing there. The airport was so large and modern, replete with facilities you would not even find in the US. Traversing from arrival to the departure lounge was one hell of a journey. Food and any other thing you want to buy instantly became unaffordable, lolxxx. Met some two other Nigerians who were also traveling Stateside for school. One of them lost his garri and Egusi kept in his hand luggage to @CBP. Layover was long - 8hrs, but it afforded the opportunity to look for food similar to our naija menu. Finally, it was 23:30 local time and CBP opened counter. Was first on the queue and it was like old friends gisting. Here's the transcript: CBP: Hello Me: Hi CBP: What are you coming to do in the US? Me: To visit wife and kids CBP: Smiling now. Oh! They've been here before you, vacationing? Me: Nah! They're LPRs and I've not seen the kids in one year. CBP: Really? Hope your wife has filed in for you. Do you have a priority date now? Me: Yes, thanks for asking CBP: What do you do? Me: Told him my profession CBP: Which University did you attend? Me: Told him. Have you heard of the school before? CBP: Smiles. Nah. Just asking. Shows me my bags on the screen and asked me to confirm ownership. He then told me he'd check my answers against my ds 160 and visa interview transcript. Do you have anything to declare like alcohol, agricultural produce Me: Fish, ..... CBP: Ok don't worry, welcome to the United States, have a nice stay. Me: Thank you very much. Flight took off at 03:35hrs and got to JFK after 12.5hrs in the air. Still enjoying my stay, New Castle, Delaware is the place. 5 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 8:38pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
Oracleatdelphi:Enjoy your holiday... |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Luuvvshola(m): 11:45pm On Sep 26, 2017 |
honestly all the question and answers in this section have an eye opener for intending first time visitor to the US. sir l would need your advice on the following; 1. we have a B1/B2 category visa for a family of four(hubby,wife and 2 kids) to visit florida for vacation and shopping but we intend to visit chicago as well. would if matter if we have our flight ticket out of florida to chicago with us at the POE since we never said we will be visiting chicago during embassy interview. 2. can we take our drivers license, medicines, atm cards, wifes jeweries along. 3. though during our interview we told the consulate we will b spending only 10days but can we change it to maybe 2wks at d POE. THANKS |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by tatalotambolo: 1:00am On Sep 27, 2017 |
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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by tatalotambolo: 1:11am On Sep 27, 2017 |
Am laughing here like kilode ! Really about d kids and school, that was one of the the bp rising worries of our lives, not sure of the questions we might have to face, but shockingly, no questions was asked at all about the kids, me or school, only hubby was asked a couple of questions, that's all And for All the food, am glad I carried all of, come and see the way my host was dancing for joy, and hubby no miss Naija food at all at all , Hmmm my people, there is a big difference between ten and tempest o, America na ebe Ano... I encourage any one intending or praying to come, to do the needful and come over, see for yourself, don't let anyone discourage you, no worries, Naija na our own, when he better, we shall return 9 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Donaltus: 1:40am On Sep 27, 2017 |
tatalotambolo:so you don leave us run commot Nija,I was wondering school have resume and u are still travelling with the kids.enjoy your stay in the usa I will also enter state before December |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Bissycrown(m): 2:08pm On Sep 27, 2017 |
@seyewest and other smart guys here. Pls I need to know if anyone can help me with information on how to go about my itinerary. My intending date of travel is November 28th to be back by December 14th. I contacted wakanow agent who advised that I should go through New York for cheap fair. Meanwhile my destination is Baltimore and I intend to book Amtrak train to Baltimore but I don't know how to go about this. I don't know how to pay for the train from here. I dont want to have any issues with the CBD at the entry.Pls help a brother with valuable information or if anyone can help me out. Thanks alot guys. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Beautyaddy: 4:43pm On Sep 27, 2017 |
Bissycrown: You can purchase the Amtrak ticket by going online to their website below here https://www.amtrak.com/home |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Rachie83: 7:05pm On Sep 27, 2017 |
tatalotambolo:Be expecting us by november pls don't finish the naija food abeg . lol 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Bissycrown(m): 7:59pm On Sep 27, 2017 |
Thanks. You can purchase the Amtrak ticket by going online to their website below here https://www.amtrak.com/home[/quote] |
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