nefertitiram:
Anyways, if anyone was is PIOOT's shoes, even coming here to seek advise is a giant step.

We thank God you were able to solve it and get your visa back.

Many women have been turned back, it's a traumatic experience. I can't even judge you no matter wat. You must be very strong willed to even go back to the embassy. I hail you.

Anyways, safe trip. If I was the one, I will vex, go back through that Chicago POE and lemme see who born the person that will return me again! (Abeg no try am o! You village people fit never rest on top the matter o!)

By the way, is it their money?

My person it is not that we are do not have empathy, however it is also known that folks come here and give half and half stories and seek for advice on how to hoodwink the cbp or 'be sharp'
Take this piooots case as an example. Is there anything wrong in admitting she was the one? But she had a story,' my friend is not yet back hence I don't have the transcript' thereby effectively avoiding the pertinent question being 'did u misrepresent?'
Then she goes to the interview and tells a story different from what she told here.
Without any other evidence, I lean on conjecture and say , this person is not a person of complete truth.
No be say n me holy pass, but my opinion simply stems from the fact that I hate having to go thru extra scrutiny everytime I arrive another country simply because I am a Nigerian national. Somebody posted here about how nigerians are excluded from the perks of being lodged in a hotel if your layover is beyond a certain time frame. Ah ah! Inside the country e bad , outside e kuku bad again. Shuuo!
In good conscience, I think we owe a duty to thread users to call seemigly shady xters out or else this thread will become a haven for rubbish practices and people can boast about their misrepresentation.
If care is not taken , this thread will now be used against us. E bad now as people dey stay7 hours in secondary inspection. In my humble opinion, If it will take a few deportations for people to learn honesty, so be it.

Hmmmm... Just look at!
Congrats, you were highly favored by God. May your Birth journey be just as smooth, all the way.

Lawyer123:
MY HOUSTON POE Experience
This was my first time in the US.
I wasn't pregnant when I had earlier applied and had never used the visa until when I wanted to give birth.
Arrived HOUSTON last week at 3.45pm armed with all documents that I had learned from all you wonderful people on here.

Me: Good afternoon.
Cpb: (No reply, motions that i should hand over my passport)
Me: (hands over)
Cpb: (Scans it and motions that I should place fingers in the scan box) How long would you wanna be staying ma'am?
Me: 3 months
Cpb: (Looks up, suprised)Why 3 months?(Looks at my obviously bulging tummy)
Me: Because i wanna have my baby here and have a little vacation as well.
Cpb: Oh okay.You have money for that?
Me:Yes, 9800 dollars cash and some money in my credit cards.
Cpb: Okay, cool(Stamps me in for 6 months and hands over passport)
Me: (confused, it hasnt even been up to 2 mins)Um, Is this all please?
Cpb: (Laughing)Yep, or you wanna keep us company till 9am?
Me: (I just run comot before the man changes his mind!!!!)

I personally think he was Godsent and basically learnt that in the end, it all depends on the mood of the CPB officer.

Goodluck to Everyone.

Wow, sorry dear. God is your strength.
Don't lose anymore sleep over it, I'm certain the milk will start coming out very very soon.

Did you report the swollen feet to your Doctor?

ify4charm:
...........Thanks guys, it has not been easy physically and psychology. I also have a swollen feet to add to it. Labour was indeed labour, I was literally crying and after 9 hrs of contraction I was told I was just 5cm. Even to check how dilated I was so painful. My mom was still encouraging me to continue. Omo! I told her to leave me, I no fit do Hebrew woman again. Screamed for the epidural..............Anyways, Seeing my lil princess made it all worth it.

TheLeakyTribe:


I honestly don't know

@TheLeakyTribe
Mama,
You don't know? If you didn't withdraw your application there would have been PTA to share with her na?!

Seriously though, I am aware that banks are still giving, but some insider deals are going on. Someone just told me of an "indecent proposal" she received from a bank staff. Azzin... You will be approved if you agree to give up part of the dollars to them. So they can buy off you at 199 and sell for themselves at a profit.
Best bet, go to your usual bank and make your account officer Put in your application by providing justification on your behalf.
I'm about to explore that option and hope it works. Will bring feedback soon.

Nnystc:

@TheLeakyTribe
Mama,
You don't know? If you didn't withdraw your application there would have been PTA to share with her na?!

Seriously though, I am aware that banks are still giving, but some insider deals are going on. Someone just told me of an "indecent proposal" she received from a bank staff. Azzin... You will be approved if you agree to give up part of the dollars to them. So they can buy off you at 199 and sell for themselves at a profit.
Best bet, go to your usual bank and make your account officer Put in your application by providing justification on your behalf.
I'm about to explore that option and hope it works. Will bring feedback soon.

Don't mind the eediats! That's what unity bank staff wanted to do when I de find pta. Why are we noot reporting them sef?

Hi guys,

Please who should the maternity leave/introduction letter from ones workplace which is to form part of POE burden of proof be addressed to?

She had the $7k cash, bank statement which she showed to them with a balance of N1.5MM. They replied that hospital cost is inexess of $20,000 so all the fund is not sufficient. She had not paid for the hospital yet. She told them the hospital just gave only appointment but bill was communicated on phone as $5k.
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do?
Me:I told her
(Went thru my passport saw d cancelled visa nd said)
Vo:wht's ur story
Me:was returned at Chicago point of entry,cos officer on duty said I don't AV enough money,meanwhile I had 14k dollars nd den I was 32weeks so e adviced my visa will b cancelled so I can re apply but make sure I pay my bills
Vo:AV u done so now?nd do u AV proof
Me:yes ma,showed her reciept of payment nd doctors correspondent frm hospital
Vo:how did u make payment?
Me:husband transferred to hospital acc AV the teller slip
Vo:let me see
Mesadshowed her)
Vo:ur visa is being issued u can pick up in 3days tym
Me:smiling thank u ma...
Well that was my story....


My dear this your story in my opinion is disjointed and there is a missing link somewhere is it actually you or your friend that was deported? Or you are just trying to feel the pulse of the people on the thread? Anyway which ever is the case I feel vo and the cbp are out to protect the same American interest and that visa will not reissued on a platter of gold in less,than 2 weeks except by divine interventio. The transcript at the Poe would have probably been recorded so for you to tell the cbp you had $7000 and getting to the vo to say you had $14000 without him raising an eye brow?huuumm anyway sha nothing is impossible. If I be you or "she ". I for go back to that Chicago go redeem my image and do unhinnnn to those winchie cbp. Besides if you go thru Boston as planned them fit ask you say why you no go Chicago like before make e no come be say them go send you go Chicago by themselves Abeg no be me talk am ooooo
#pickrace#

Thanks for the great job guyz. Please is anyone travelling to El paso in June? What route do you intend to take? I really want to avoid Houston POE. I am thinking of JFK but I feel it’s going to be VERY VERY stressful. Advise pls.

temmyo:
Hi guys,

Please who should the maternity leave/introduction letter from ones workplace which is to form part of POE burden of proof be addressed to?

To whom it may concern.

MadameU:
A piece of advice for those trying to book Emirates online and pay in a bank; know that it's very possible, just pick the pay by card option, when you get to the next phase look out for the pay by interswitch, click that go to the next and tick the pay in the bank option and move on ...if you tick that it won't charge your card, but if you do not then you would be debited. Should anyone have problems please PM. Or post your dates n I could do a trial booking for you. I no be agent o but it's funny how I book flights everyother week just to see if rates will increase or decrease .

Fantastic i sure would be contacting u once we have made up our minds on what airline.

passionantchica:
Wow, sorry dear. God is your strength.
Don't lose anymore sleep over it, I'm certain the milk will start coming out very very soon.

Did you report the swollen feet to your Doctor?

Yes I did and she asked me to check my blood pressure and raise my foot up.my bp is fine so I used my hand luggage in the night to raise my legs on the bed and suprising it came down. Thank u

spainbaby:
pls any May mom in houston,need a shopping partner for baby tinz oooh.
My houston POE experience was just GOD at work,i forgetfully check in my hospitals& doctor correspondence,change of intent document because my laptop refused to on at d dieing minute.
POE CONVERS AS FOLLOW;
Cbo-it obvious u re here for child birth rit
me-yes
cbo- ve u contacted any hospital n doc
me-yea
cbo- can i see d documents
me- pls i kept d file in my laptop bag n i forgetfully check in because my laptop refuse to on.
cbo-Smiled n said all dis preggy ladies,u guyz can forget tinz.
me-smiled n said dont mind us
cbo-is dis ur dota n ur mom
me-yea.my dota n my mom in-law
cbo-wow.prety dota u ve dere. how much do ve
me- 15k
cbo-how long do intent to stay
me- 3mnth
cbo- place ur hands n tell mom to do same. pls wait aside for a moment.
We were taken to a room,waited for lik 1hr,called me n ask same question,i gave same answer. ok ma ve a safe delivery n a nice stay n remember to get ur ZERO CLEARANCE from d hospital.
me- ok Gracias
Am using HOUSTON NORTHWEST MEDICAL CENTRE- $2000
Dr xydas-$1700.
WIll update d remaining payments n experience once
my lil cutie arrive IJN.AMEN.

Hey,
Would be in Houston mid may also using Houston North west medical centre. Can you please give me doctors info to contact the one I got is charging $2500 dr Ikeda kinda high since am coming 35weeks . Pls let me know. Also looking into pediatrician affiliated with the hospital since the hospitals ones are expensive over $1000. Pls let me have your email mine is fbofoma@yahoo.co.uk.
Congrats on your successful Poe experience.
Take care.

LadyGuinivere:

Don't mind the eediats! That's what unity bank staff wanted to do when I de find pta. Why are we noot reporting them sef?

Got confirmation from my friend in lagos working at Unity bank that its 197 according to official rate.

Got to the bank, asked d guy that i was told its the official rate he said well he will confirm. Meanwhile he told me that the person who got last week paid 240/$

They are using it for business just as u said. Kwarupton.!!!

ifeoluwakintan:
Thanks to God for a successful journey to and fro. Thank God for a smooth delivery and thank you to everyone who helped and contributed to the success of this forum. Thank you ozycy.

I returned back to Nigeria last week after 6 weeks in America on this missionary journey.

All bills were as expected at Oakland using Dr. Ezekiel according to ozycy bill in PART 2 of this thread.

Got baby Birth certificate 5 days after delivery
SSN came in 7 days after delivery
Blue Pali the next 7 days after delivery
Nigerian visa through tanko on the 10th day after delivery all excluding weekend.


BA made some mistakes on baby's ticket couldn't travel on the expected date but was compensated by checking in all our 13 bags including car seat all for free.

To God alone be all the glory.

@ifeoluwakintan

Thank God for safe delivery and return to Nigeria may His name be praised. Pls I am a FTM I am considering using Oakbend how ever I don't have a Dr yet, can u be kind enough to give me d contact of d Dr u used and other information that can help me.

Thank you and God bless you!

Popri , LadyGuinevere

I stepped back so talk of "bullying" nor go enter but the truth & the version presented are two completely different stories!!

Visa cancelled with prejudice, immediate question about boston POE, inconsistent account of events & less than few days later visa is granted? Issokay!!

I know one thing for sure, we are not the only ones that read this thread & as someone who has been "harassed" in 3 different countries airports on different occasions, we implore our people to try & have "straight" stories...

merrymum:
Hi everyone. Thanks to God for a most successful 1st missionary journey.

Used Texas Health Harris Methodist DFW. Hospital was great, wonderful nurses, the attention was great. Felt like people actually cared how I felt, not the shout shout one gets from naija nurses. Lol

My fees were:
Hospital 4200 VD, doc 2300, labs/one sonogram 350, epi 1000 (I didn't use this but called them to get the price), pediatrician 145, hearing test/pedia at birth 793 (this one pain me die cos I wasn't informed I would pay for the hospital ped separately).

Got BC after one week, applied for US passport, went for the appointment with LO waited and collected same day.

That na my tori o... Leaving in a few days... Chilling and doing last min shopping....

Hi Ma'am, is hearing test/pedia compulsory? Just asking pls

Hi @herrik066, I didon't make any payment in advance. I suggested it to Laurie before leaving Nigeria but she told me they don't collect advance payment.

You can try and contact her now maybe they now do.

[quote author=herrik066 post=45080464]Congratz dearie. May God be praised. My DW intend to use Dr E too and Oakbend. Did u make any payment in advance? Welcome home!

Hello @phabulouschy, congratulations on your fruitfulness and easy delivery in Jesus Christ name, Amen.

I used Dr. Ezekiel, she is affiliated with oakbend medical center.She billed me 1900.

You can try and contact them or Google Dr. Ezekiel Adidah
They will surely reply your mails and give all necessary information needed.

All the best. Cheers!

phabulouschy:


@ifeoluwakintan

Thank God for safe delivery and return to Nigeria may His name be praised. Pls I am a FTM I am considering using Oakbend how ever I don't have a Dr yet, can u be kind enough to give me d contact of d Dr u used and other information that can help me.

Thank you and God bless you!

Thanks Ife. Congratz once again.

ifeoluwakintan:
Hi @herrik066, I didon't make any payment in advance. I suggested it to Laurie before leaving Nigeria but she told me they don't collect advance payment.

You can try and contact her now maybe they now do.

modath:

Popri , LadyGuinevere

I stepped back so talk of "bullying" nor go enter but the truth & the version presented are two completely different stories!!

Visa cancelled with prejudice, immediate question about boston POE, inconsistent account of events & less than few days later visa is granted? Issokay!!

I know one thing for sure, we are not the only ones that read this thread & as someone who has been "harassed" in 3 different countries airports on different occasions, we implore our people to try & have "straight" stories...

I have been kept overnight in a holding cell overnight in cyprus until my purpose of visit was verified before they let me in. Why?! Because I'm a Nigerian. It truly pains me.

Congrats to all new mummies. Pls is there anyone who had used St Francis hsptl, Wilmington, Delaware? Pls how's accommodation over there? Just concerned abt the accommodation.

It is well with this PTA stuff o!

Hello All,

Here is my breakdown of all bills issued and and paid so far.

I used oak bend , dr Fagbohun .

Dr fees and test- 2020
Hospital fees -2300.
Nic -$416
I cancelled hearing test .
Brown and associates gave me two bills . $93 and $24.
Then a mama we stayed together discovered a clinic beside us for PD visit. First visit $30 and hearing test was also done . Second visit $30. The clinic is hope clinic they are in bellaire Blvd and they also give correspondence.( hope am not breaking rules.).

Then for those using west Houston , oakbend , Methodist . The accomodation am using , a room will be vacant from 29th of May . Good and strategically located on cook road by bellaire.

Amen!!!!And Thank you!

passionantchica:
Hmmmm... Just look at!
Congrats, you were highly favored by God. May your Birth journey be just as smooth, all the way.

ifeoluwakintan:
Hello @phabulouschy, congratulations on your fruitfulness and easy delivery in Jesus Christ name, Amen.

I used Dr. Ezekiel, she is affiliated with oakbend medical center.She billed me 1900.

You can try and contact them or Google Dr. Ezekiel Adidah
They will surely reply your mails and give all necessary information needed.

All the best. Cheers!

@ifeoluwakintan

Many thanks for your quick response, Remain blessed!

Lol... I see my post here too.

Don't worry,u'll be fine. If not for that their delay thing,i would fly with them again sef. Direct to JFK and most times cheap.

Funny enof,they were ontime for my dep and arrival just my mum's own that had issues.

Yours will go well IJN.


[quote author=happytbaby post=45070300]Thanks babe.

I read the stories of other Arik travelers before buying. I am optimistic all will be well, infact I copied and sent to my committee of family and friends to read before we decided on it. See below.

Ye2ndearisto:
Hello All,

Here is my breakdown of all bills issued and and paid so far.

I used oak bend , Dr Fagbohun .

Dr fees and test- 2020
Hospital fees -2300.
Nic -$416
I cancelled hearing test .
Brown and associates gave me two bills . $93 and $24.
Then a mama we stayed together discovered a clinic beside us for PD visit. First visit $30 and hearing test was also done . Second visit $30. The clinic is hope clinic they are in bellaire Blvd and they also give correspondence.( hope am not breaking rules.).

Then for those using west Houston , Oakbend , Methodist . The accommodation I'm using , a room will be vacant from 29th of May . Good and strategically located on cook road by bellaire.

Congrats on your successful journey. From my calculation, you spent a total of $4,913. Was that all you spent?

Thanks

Nnystc:


To whom it may concern.

Hi house, I have a case. I acquired my visa for vacation and did the whole change of intent for child birth. Arrived JFK and was asked wat I was here for, told them vacation and childbirth then he took me for secondary inspection, d cpb was a black guy and he started wailing about how Nigerians come here for American passport , told him I was here for better medical care, he said when the government changes, he was sure the rules will change as well. He refused to check my email correspondence or even cash on me, he only said he would do me a favour and printed an I- 539 form for extension and stamps me in for just a month. He said I should make sure I mail the form and pay d fee 290 dollars and once I mail it attaching my correspondence , the restriction will be lifted . Quite confused as I am 32 weeks now and d form seems not to apply to my case.

NaijaMama:


Congrats on your successful journey. From my calculation, you spent a total of $4,913. Was that all you spent?

Sorry o forgot to add $300 for first visit and scan. I spent total of $5213. That's all I spent

NaijaMama:


Congrats on your successful journey. From my calculation, you spent a total of $4,913. Was that all you spent?

I am using Dr Dama( oakbend ). Their hospital price increased too. Normal vaginal is 2500. Price changed from April. However my delivery hospital is in Houston Methodist and d diff is 35 dollars. .

Please mamas in the house. How do you take your newborn home...Do you use a carseat\ stroller or you use the baby sling. Which one is more convinent especially if your traveling back to Nigeria alone.

There goes JFK POE!!