casey77:
Good day everybody.
Wanna share my transcript.

Lagos to NY,
Air morac 6:05am from lagos to morocco 5 hours flight,layover was 12hours, i already made tbe payment b4 i get to know abt d layover time,i was nt really happy thou. 10:40pm we took off straight to JFK 7 hours.we got there abt 3am in d mornin .straight to terminal 1.we did not meet any queue ,we our scan n print out.

Cbp: why r u here
Wife:we here for vacation
Cbp:where are u goin
Me: bronx
Cbp:do u have a family there
Me:yes i hv a relative there
Cbp:u have where to stay
Me:yes,
Cbp:hotel
Cbp: nop,we stayin with them
Cbp:how long is ur vacation
Me:2 weeks
Cbp:how much is with u
Me:5k 90 dollar n 2k naira
Cbp:turn to wife,madam what u,how do u hv with u
Me:i said the money is for both of us
Cbp:wow, thats good,as a couple,u are supposed to do things together, if it were to b some oda pipo,they will either seperate d money or say they don't have .
(We all were just laughing.
main while she has already stamped us in.)
Cbp:welcome to america n enjoy ur stay
Me&wife:thank u.

D cbp lady ws really friendly same with d oda cbp.

Picked up d small bag on our way out met security asked for pp,i gave him, where r u comin from,i told him,what do u do,i told him,he look look n gav me d pp.

I almost fall victim,i couldnt reached my cousin bcus of phon,d cab man dat want to carry me was jst too in a hurry, he ws jst asking me let go,u will get to him before we reach bronx or better still e can get us a cheaper hotel,me i nor come understand this guy coupled with d plenty story wey i don read abt this yellow cab guys.
He gave me his phon to call my cousin,could u believed dis cab man hide his number n he put d phon on speaker,immediately i finished speaking wit my cousin,he said lets go,bronx is far,ur brother will send d address while we on our way,i did not listen to him.i ws waitin for my cousin to call me bck or sms me,he did nt,wait for lik 30 to 45min, he did nt call,d cab man asked me y d delay,i said i'm waitin for him to call or sms me d information i needed.den i call my cousin he said e couldnt get bck to me bcus d number ws hidden.i was lik hw,anytime i want to use d phon,d guy will put it
On speaker n i will remov it. Later e said i'm a sharp guy dat i always remov d phon from speaker dat im a traveler wit experince. D cab guy is a bangladish origin abt 24 yrs of age.d guy b wan do me b4,5k 90 dolls in d pocket.
word of advice: always go with d registered cab or JFK approved cab. Asked dey will direct u to their stand

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.

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?

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:


Exactly if you have no K-Leg.
Have fun

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:


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.

ibukunpops:
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.

Thanks, so, travellers would have to sit idle for 12HRS?

Chai.

ibukunpops:
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.

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.

harrrry:
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?

This is the wrong thread.

ibukunpops:
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.

not really Nigerian but Mexican

seyewest:


Over sharpness dey worry you ...lolzzz.. Loved your attitude. Hope people will learn from you. Enjoy bro.

Thanks

Josh4wod:


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.

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 .

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

edimalo:
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

We've tackled this question numerous time, check through the thread.

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 Smart woman! Our papers and intentions were legit but I did not want one overzealous CBP officer to make life difficult for us.

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! But I was fully prepared! I remembered what I had read on this thread that CBP officers are trained to look out for signs of impatience, tension and discomfort. I remained on the line and after about five seconds, he beckoned to me to approach. I told wifey to remain on the line, collected her passport and went to him. I greeted him, he grunted an inaudible response without even looking at me and asked for my passport. I handed it over.

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! It was a trick question! So, I calmly responded.

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!

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

.

Chriscero:
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 Smart woman! Our papers and intentions were legit but I did not want one overzealous CBP officer to make life difficult for us.

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! But I was fully prepared! I remembered what I had read on this thread that CBP officers are trained to look out for signs of impatience, tension and discomfort. I remained on the line and after about five seconds, he beckoned to me to approach. I told wifey to remain on the line, collected her passport and went to him. I greeted him, he grunted an inaudible response without even looking at me and asked for my passport. I handed it over.

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! It was a trick question! So, I calmly responded.

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!

WOW... Can we gain admission to the college of U.S Point of Entry studies through Jamb...
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.

Doxy1989:
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

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.

seyewest:


WOW... Can we gain admission to the college of U.S Point of Entry studies through Jamb...
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.

Ehn ehn, you want us to be begging u before you share it abi?

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.

ayenikunle:


Ehn ehn, you want us to be begging u before you share it abi?

Baba no be so... will do it today.

seyewest:


Baba no be so... will do it today.

OK sir

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.

seyewest:
Highlights of this trip report include:
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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.

Nice diary bro..., seriously, I will do emirates again and again...

oga seyewest a beg post more stories and picture I dey enjoy this tori. GOD BLESS YOU SIR

Nice one seyewest.....enjoying your pics n updates

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

casey77:


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 .

Alright, Thank you sir.

seyewest:
The Copthorne Hotel Deira, Dubai
The Dubai Train ride
City Centre Mall, Deira, and the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa
The famous Dubai Fountain show

Waiting at the reception for airport transfer

Those are really nice pictures, good quality, with accurate snapping position. I guess, you once undergo a course in photography?

Josh4wod:

Those are really nice pictures, good quality, with accurate snapping position. I guess, you once undergo a course in photography?

Thank you

Seyewest you are derailing this thread oh

NothingDoMe:
Seyewest you are derailing this thread oh

I will stop but this is actually the point of this thread... To see your journey to POE and the proper interview.

seyewest:


I will stop but this is actually the point of this thread... To see your journey to POE and the proper interview.

We have been waiting for your POE story for days now. When it's not game of thrones.