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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Josh4wod: 3:17pm On Sep 23, 2018 |
casey77: Congratulations Sir. How was your experience with Royal Air Moroc, and did the company provide an hotel reservation for you, during your 12HRS layover? Thanks. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by harrrry: 4:15pm On Sep 23, 2018 |
Please house, my UK bio-metric residence permit, expires 30th January , 2019 can i apply for a conference in the US? the conference is November 26th-29th, 2018? |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by ibukunpops(f): 10:06pm On Sep 23, 2018 |
And if you are not there for birth or had a previous birth trip. They seem to hate the idea of Nigerians getting their Blue passport just like that. seyewest: |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by ibukunpops(f): 10:08pm On Sep 23, 2018 |
NO they wont provide hotel because it is a voluntary layover as they have a shorter layover, only flights that are involuntary long layovers that qualify for the complimentary hotel. Josh4wod: |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Josh4wod: 10:37pm On Sep 23, 2018 |
ibukunpops:Thanks, so, travellers would have to sit idle for 12HRS? Chai. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Lawlek(m): 11:27pm On Sep 23, 2018 |
ibukunpops: That is not totally correct Sir. I do not know of Air Maroc. But I did witnessed that of Egypt Air 13 hours overnight layover. They lodged us and several before us in decent hotel with buffet dinner and breakfast before departure to the Airport. Our guy here said their layover was in the day time, so they might be left at the Airport. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 11:03am On Sep 24, 2018 |
harrrry: This is the wrong thread. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 11:04am On Sep 24, 2018 |
ibukunpops:not really Nigerian but Mexican |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by casey77(m): 6:05pm On Sep 24, 2018 |
seyewest: Thanks |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by casey77(m): 6:08pm On Sep 24, 2018 |
Josh4wod: They did not ooooo, we were jst inside d airport, they only provide two meal during our stay, lunch n dinner The flight ws ok, food u no dia normal stuff,donu wit coke,fruit.watch naija movie ,frm morocco to NY YORK, perfect. They served us good food, two times bigger plane, it ws a nice experience . 2 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by edimalo(m): 10:20am On Sep 25, 2018 |
Nice thread and some funny answers. A small stuff that needs some advice on. Arrival airport on DS160 form filled as xxxxxx airport while arrival airport ( point of entry) on ticket shows *******. Any implications on this. Airline going through ****** is cheaper than xxxxxx that was filled as arrival airport. Any implications please, will appreciate all responses. Thanks |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 11:26am On Sep 25, 2018 |
edimalo: We've tackled this question numerous time, check through the thread. 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Chriscero(m): 8:33pm On Sep 26, 2018 |
So after reading this thread as if I was studying for JAMB, wifey and I boarded Lufthansa to Frankfurt, Germany, showered and freshened up at the airport (you can have your bath at the airport for 6 Euros or 8 US Dollars) and then boarded the 10+hour haul to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Houston. There was a long queue and wifey and I joined. She gently shifted aside and made sure I was in front of her since I was the one who claimed to have covered the @seyewest College of US Point of Entry Studies syllabus ![]() When it was our turn, the white CBP officer raised his hand, turned his head to call us and stopped when he noticed I was black. He then turned away and waited to see if I will walk towards him without being called. Hmmm ... see psychological warfare! ![]() ![]() CBP Officer: Flips through my passport to the visa page, looks at the data page, looks at me then, "why are you visiting the US?" Me: I am attending a training being organised by XYZ company from XX to XX September. CBP: So, what do you do? Me: I am a lawyer with ABC company. He stopped and looked at me with a new a hint of respect in his eyes and I felt my heart swell with that lawyerly pride only a learned friend can understand. ![]() CBP: How long will you be staying in the US? Me: Just nine days. CBP: What did you say you did for XYZ company, again? Immediately, alarm bells sounded in my head! ![]() ![]() ![]() Me: I do not work with XYZ company. I said I am a lawyer with ABC company. XYZ company is one of our clients and they are organising the training. CBP: 'Oh! I See. Ok. Place your right thumb on.... ' I interrupted him gently. Me: My apologies. My wife is still on the queue. I have her passport here and I wonder if she can join us. CBP: Your wife is on the queue? Sure she can join us. I beckoned to wifey and she joined us. CBP: So what will she be doing while you are attending the training? Me: 'Shopping! That's one thing I'm sure she'll be doing!' And I glared at my wife in mock shock and rolled my eyes. That broke the ice and we all laughed. Other Nigerians on the queue looked at us as if our juju was working better and they needed the number of our babalawo. ![]() Me: 'We declared that we were carrying food items on our card.' You know that once Nigerian relations hear that you are coming, you will become courier service for egusi, ogbono, dried fish, indomie etc. CBP: Oh! Yeah! Good thing you declared cos if you went through without declaring, you will be fined. So this is what you'll do ...' and he directed us on where to go and what to do. We went there and did as he directed and we were out of the airport in less than 10 minutes. One Nigerian couple ahead of us on the other line were grilled by one female, Latino CBP officer from when we joined the queue until we left. The man was frustrated and made the mistake of raising his voice. His wife was almost crying. I felt sorry for them but then, they did not register to attend the @seyewest College of US Point of Entry studies. ![]() Please avoid cab drivers offering to drop you off even if they are pidgin English speaking Nigerians. They are just there to rip you off! If nobody is picking you up, use Uber or a registered cab. You can't come from Naija and fall mugu in the abroad! And it's a wrap people! ![]() 16 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Doxy1989: 8:48pm On Sep 27, 2018 |
my mum (56) will be staying in the US for 7 weeks against the 3 weeks initial plan. Hope there wont be issues at POE if she explains the reason for tge change |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 10:35pm On Sep 27, 2018 |
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Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 12:45am On Sep 28, 2018 |
Chriscero: WOW... ![]() ![]() ![]() I love good news and to some people this maybe nothing but I can tell you it's not so simple to pass through US Airport nowadays.. I'm also in U.S will share my transcript soon. Have a nice conference and tell Madam to take it easy on the cash and Card. ![]() 3 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 12:47am On Sep 28, 2018 |
Doxy1989: Before it used to be no big deal... but you have to think of the long term effect of decisions you make.. you can change it to 7 weeks but it may affect her dropbox application... so the decision is yours. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by ayenikunle: 11:16am On Sep 28, 2018 |
seyewest: Ehn ehn, you want us to be begging u before you share it abi? |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 12:42pm On Sep 28, 2018 |
My plan was to share the P.O.E Experience here but I'm thinking of doing a full review of trip here and start a new thread entirely on the same trip... I've been sleeping a lot but I think I can do it today. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 12:44pm On Sep 28, 2018 |
ayenikunle: Baba no be so... will do it today. ![]() |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by ayenikunle: 1:00pm On Sep 28, 2018 |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 1:01pm On Sep 28, 2018 |
Highlights of this trip report include: The Emirates Economy flight from Abuja (ABV) to Dubai (DXB) The Copthorne Hotel Deira, Dubai The Dubai Train ride City Centre Mall, Deira and the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa The famous Dubai Fountain show Emirates Economy flight from Dubai (DXB) to Washington (IAD) The Transfer from Airplane to Mobile lounge ![]() My first ever trip report on nairaland, even though this is one of my numerous trip to the U.S, I have the options of flying with British Airways, Air France, Ethiopia Airline, Lufthansa, Emirates Airlines, Turkish Airlines to Dulles International Airport, Washington from Abuja where I’m based. I choose Emirates Airline because of this important reason which was; flying from Abuja means I will qualify for Emirates Connect, if my stopover in Dubai is more than 8 hours for Economy class and best connection time is not available (meanwhile my stopover is for 21 hrs) secondly my friend work around IAD and lives in Maryland so it’s a no-brainer and the best part is that I can do this on a saver economy ticket. Wednesday, 19th September 2018 Emirates Airline (EK786) Abuja (ABV) to Dubai (DXB) Boeing 777-300ER ![]() National Mosque ![]() Abuja Velodrome ![]() City Gate ![]() ![]() Airport Toll Booth ![]() Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport ![]() ![]() ![]() Emirates Check-in ![]() Departure Hall ![]() Custom Declaration Form ![]() Unfortunately, the Jet-bridge was not working today, it's always good to be on the tarmac ![]() Fire truck on alert as the big bird is refueled ![]() The big bird: 777-300ER Emirates replaced the Abuja-Dubai route with Boeing 777-300ER from the 777-300 which was a fantastic move by them because there are Live Tv and Internet on the flight and the legroom is not bad. Pushback started at 6:17 pm and we lifted off at 6:36 pm from runway 04/22. ![]() Boarding ![]() Cabin ![]() The World Famous ICE ![]() Lift Off ![]() Good legroom ![]() Sade ![]() Live TV, Champions League : Real Madrid vs Roma ![]() ![]() Menu ![]() Meal ![]() ![]() Flight info ![]() Wedding Party II, a Nigerian nollywood Movie ![]() Sandwich ![]() UAE from air ![]() Before landing my phone fell and stopped working until I got it repaired in Dubai, this means that I was not able to record the landing, the stopover visa processing with Emirates connect and hotel transfer. 7 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by ayenikunle: 2:16pm On Sep 28, 2018 |
seyewest: Nice diary bro..., seriously, I will do emirates again and again... 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by TFLASHOGEE(m): 3:11pm On Sep 28, 2018 |
oga seyewest a beg post more stories and picture I dey enjoy this tori. GOD BLESS YOU SIR 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Teeboy22(m): 3:36pm On Sep 28, 2018 |
Nice one seyewest.....enjoying your pics n updates |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 7:09pm On Sep 28, 2018 |
The Copthorne Hotel Deira, Dubai The Dubai Train ride City Centre Mall, Deira, and the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa The famous Dubai Fountain show We disembarked at terminal 3 and I took a train to terminal 1 for STPC visa processing provided by Emirates Connect, transfer to the hotel was done an hour and 12 mins after touchdown which is not bad considering that we landed in Dubai around 04:03 am Dubai time.Check-in was done within 5 mins of reaching the Hotel (Copthorne Hotel Deira, Dubai) and I slept till around 1 pm local time. The Emirates Customers care unit advised me to take the phone to Deira City Mall for repair, getting to the Mall means I had to get a metro pass.I got a metro pass for 22AED (N2,172 and $5.99) made for tourist with less than 48 hours in Dubai, I think it’s good value for money and metro is the best way to get around Dubai. Yay, I got my phone repaired and the technician refused payment, he said it’s a routine job, I thanked him profusely before exploring the Mall. ![]() City Mall Deira ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Entrance to City Mall Deira ![]() Out and About ![]() Deira City ![]() Red Metro Card: Day Pass ![]() ![]() Dubai Metro ![]() The Dubai Metro is a rapid transit rail network in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The Red Line and Green Line are operational, with one more line being constructed. These first two lines run underground in the city center and on elevated viaducts elsewhere.Wikipedia After fixing my phone and exploring the Deira City Mall, I decided to take a trip to the Dubai Mall (Which contains the Burj Khalifa and the Dubai Fountain Lake). ![]() Metro Station ![]() ![]() The Metro ![]() Map of Train network in Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall Network ![]() The Long Walk to The Dubai Mall ![]() ![]() Burj Khalifa ![]() Tourist ![]() The Emaar Building ![]() The Lake ![]() ![]() ![]() A quick trip to the Apple Store to charge my phone ![]() Apple Store, Dubai Mall ![]() ![]() The Dubai Fountain is the world's largest choreographed fountain system. It is set on the 30-acre man-made Burj Khalifa Lake, at the center of the Downtown Dubai development in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Wikipedia Start by 6pm everyday and lasted for 5 mins or so. ![]() ![]() The Tallest Building in the World ![]() ![]() The Fountain Display.....Enjoy ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Dubai Mall ![]() Aquarium ![]() Straight to Rashidiya ![]() Metro Network ![]() ![]() Room ![]() ![]() ![]() Dinning Area ![]() ![]() Yummy ![]() Hotel Reception ![]() Waiting at the reception for airport transfer 7 Likes |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Josh4wod: 1:04am On Sep 29, 2018 |
casey77:Alright, Thank you sir. |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Josh4wod: 1:52am On Sep 29, 2018 |
seyewest:Those are really nice pictures, good quality, with accurate snapping position. I guess, you once undergo a course in photography? |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 2:04am On Sep 29, 2018 |
Josh4wod: Thank you |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by NothingDoMe: 9:55am On Sep 29, 2018 |
Seyewest you are derailing this thread oh ![]() |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by seyewest(m): 10:45am On Sep 29, 2018 |
NothingDoMe: I will stop but this is actually the point of this thread... To see your journey to POE and the proper interview. 1 Like |
Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by sharpman1(m): 11:58am On Sep 29, 2018 |
seyewest: We have been waiting for your POE story for days now. When it's not game of thrones. 1 Like |
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