borryworld:
It is simple and clear. Scammers want to get cash for a stolen card they have. They will offer a cheaper ticket in Naira to unaware traveller. The ticket will be purchased with the stolen card "at no real cost to the scammer". Once the theft is reported by the real card owner, the traveller will be the only person available for pick up.
Gurus can correct me if I am wrong, tickets are not cheaper in America. Every airline quotes there prices in Dollars. It is the exchange rate that matters, and in Nigeria, rates are cheaper for Airlines.
So buy from Airlines, trusted sites or ticket agents you know very well.

You are right, ticketing is part of the global economy. Sometimes though airlines have country specific promos: but it is rare that those promos affect tickets originating from a different country. Some airlines will not even allow you buy a ticket online for travel originating from a country other than that from which you are booking.

Thanks alot, we are actually going to Deseney world in Florida but due to fair of unknown we are just contemplating on my going with my boy of 11yrs around early December while my second boy of 9yrs can go with his mother next year. Your explanation is clear. Thanks.

borryworld:
It is simple and clear. Scammers want to get cash for a stolen card they have. They will offer a cheaper ticket in Naira to unaware traveller. The ticket will be purchased with the stolen card "at no real cost to the scammer". Once the theft is reported by the real card owner, the traveller will be the only person available for pick up.
Gurus can correct me if I am wrong, tickets are not cheaper in America. Every airline quotes there prices in Dollars. It is the exchange rate that matters, and in Nigeria, rates are cheaper for Airlines.
So buy from Airlines, trusted sites or ticket agents you know very well.

Most airline will even inform you to bring the credit card along just for verification.

Pls consider Florida Hurricane sha. Maybe Disneyland wasn't affected.

oketg:
Thanks alot, we are actually going to Deseney world in Florida but due to fair of unknown we are just contemplating on my going with my boy of 11yrs around early December while my second boy of 9yrs can go with his mother next year. Your explanation is clear. Thanks.

hello bosses.got a visa for family of 4 for maryland.our traveling date is 19th December for vacation but was told at work i wont be free on that specific date.So had to get ticket for this month 27th.pls hope i won't have problems at the POE?

Good morning house, how much should I hold(PTA) for family of 3? Thanks in anticipation of your response.

Ddarkguy:
Pls consider Florida Hurricane sha. Maybe Disneyland wasn't affected.

Anybody can go to Florida now.. They're up and running.

waveskaaya:
hello bosses.got a visa for family of 4 for maryland.our traveling date is 19th December for vacation but was told at work i wont be free on that specific date.So had to get ticket for this month 27th.pls hope i won't have problems at the POE?

Since it's vacation I see no problem here, the secret is explanation and if you have any evidence to back it up the better...

Believe13:
Good morning house, how much should I hold(PTA) for family of 3? Thanks in anticipation of your response.

Depending on how long you intend to stay.

2 weeks. Staying with someone. Accommodation and feeding is being taking care by them. Its a relative.

seyewest:

Depending on how long you intend to stay.

pls like what evidence?thanks so much for the great job your doing on here so far.God bless you sir.

seyewest:


Since it's vacation I see no problem here, the secret is explanation and if you have any evidence to back it up the better...

KaptainAfrika:
As I have shared my opinion, that also is your opinion, you won't be there when they are asking him what he will do if there's an emergency with only 800 dollars in hand (this is assuming that he has no money in cards, equivalent to 1000 dollars at least). The CBP officer will want to ensure he has enough money, if you go there with just 800 dollars, its risky. Better to hold 1000 dollars in hand, and at least the equivalent of 1000 dollars in the card. If you can't get that amount, maybe you should chill till you do.

$800 is not "Only" it quite a sum, and u said he should hold 3000 dollars , that's what got me alarmed , I held 1200 dollars in cash for a family of 3 and when CBP asked how much I had with me and I said 1200 she was impressed , very impressed in fact , 1000 dollars is a lot of money even in America

Believe13:
Good morning house, how much should I hold(PTA) for family of 3? Thanks in anticipation of your response.

So much that can cover for expenses through the duration. No standard amount. The ideal thing is to research living expenses as it relates the state you intend to visit and draw your budget. Also include miscellaneous/emergency (we call it in case of incasecity)

Bigabbey22:
Thanks bros, may God help u, so am good to go with 800$, thanks.

dont let anybody scare you , $800 is sufficient, if CBP asks just say u have $800 in cash and access to much more via your MasterCard .shikena

bigbus:


Bros, hold at least $1500. I generally travel with at least enough money to buy me a one-way ticket back to Nigeria "in case of emergency". Of course, it is your money, you bring it back if your don't spend it and you can change it back to naira when you are back, or return it to the owner, if you borrow the extra cash.
However, if you don't have more than $800 and it conveniently covers your visit, no sweat. Just be ready to explain it at the POE, and pray not to be held for that reason. Some European visas come with a note explaining that you need to carry a minimum amount, without which their border police may choose to send you back.

how do u buy a one way ticket? If u are travelling on a B1/B2 u must buy a return ticket from Nigeria so which emergency warrants buying a ticket again ?/

Thank you all my brothers on this platform for your contribution, although I will be staying with my brother for 3 weeks I booked, so am good to go with 800$, thanks alot.

Bigabbey22:
Thank you all my brothers on this platform for your contribution, although I will be staying with my brother for 3 weeks I booked, so am good to go with 800$, thanks alot.

u good to go hommie, welcome to America in advance

leboss6:
how do u buy a one way ticket? If u are travelling on a B1/B2 u must buy a return ticket from Nigeria so which emergency warrants buying a ticket again ?/

Sir, feel free to reread my post. I know someone who went to the US with Emirates return ticket but chose to return by the most direct route buying another ticket, as that was the fastest way back home. No one prays for such emergencies, but as the Scouts say "Be prepared."
Besides, I have done ticket changes many times over the years with different airlines and know that change fees and fare differentials can amount to much.

Thanks for responding, we are staying with relative. Pls what's the official amount to hold? Is $1k cash OK for family of 3? Or they dont ask at the airport?

borryworld:
So much that can cover for expenses through the duration. No standard amount. The ideal thing is to research living expenses as it relates the state you intend to visit and draw your budget. Also include miscellaneous/emergency (we call it in case of incasecity)

Believe13:
Thanks for responding, we are staying with relative. Pls what's the official amount to hold? Is $1k cash OK for family of 3? Or they dont ask at the airport?

No official No standard. You are only required to prove that you have sufficient plan for yourself and others.

Thanks. Sorry for many questions, pls what do you think one should hold for 2wks vacation excluding feeding and accommodation for family of 3?

borryworld:
No official No standard. You are only required to prove that you have sufficient plan for yourself and others.

Believe13:
Thanks. Sorry for many questions, pls what do you think one should hold for 2wks vacation excluding feeding and accommodation for family of 3?

Honestly, I don't know. Just consider drawing up a budget. Plan for everything you may need to pay money for and little extra. You may not be asked.

Believe13:
2 weeks. Staying with someone. Accommodation and feeding is being taking care by them. Its a relative.

Hold like $1000 since you have LO

My experience at Atlanta Airport was crazy .. I updat you guys on how it went as I need to get something to eat thisnwamely morning

Owolarbie:
My experience at Atlanta Airport was crazy .. I updat you guys on how it went as I need to get something to eat thisnwamely morning

Welcome to America.

Cant wait to hear your experience.

we dey miss you for Naija oo. Come back soon.

Owolarbie:
My experience at Atlanta Airport was crazy .. I updat you guys on how it went as I need to get something to eat thisnwamely morning

Welcome to America.

Cant wait to hear your experience.

we dey miss you for Naija oo. Come back soon.

seyewest:

Anybody can go to Florida now.. They're up and running.

do you mean in less than 4 weeks light has been restored.

Hello , on my form we were supposed to leave 8th October,by my name my wife's leave was cancelled till nov 3 ,... plus we said we were going to newyork .. can we we put our destination to Newark airport in New Jersey ?

WinningSun:


do you mean in less than 4 weeks light has been restored.

less than 3 weeks

prettyynx:
Hello , on my form we were supposed to leave 8th October,by my name my wife's leave was cancelled till nov 3 ,... plus we said we were going to newyork .. can we we put our destination to Newark airport in New Jersey ?

I don't get you... do you have a visa?

Good evening nairalanders.
Please I intend to travel by the end of this month but when filling my d160 form I use my uncle whom is my USA contact but am going on vacation and wouldn't want to stay in his house cos u would like to book an hotel for my 14days vacation. Hope there will not be any issue in POE.

seyewest:

I don't get you... do you have a visa?

Yes , we've been given the visa already ... I , wife and baby ... vacation purposes ..

Ok