feddy27:


Babe calm down!

I'm only responding because we re teamies in the preggy thread. Meanwhile, why u no dey ansa our roll call for there

Back to this matter, see ehn, person wen dey find sometin; u go mellow till u get watin u want. No need for quarrel or harsh tone, u need all the help and only those dat av experienced it can assist you. I would advice u desist from throwing shades.

To get wat you want, type ur keyword in the search bar and narrow it to 'travels'. U will see a lot of info.

Dis is a Do It Yourself thread. Nobody is obliged to help, it's out of love everyone is doing dat.

So be nice in your approach and help will come to you.

Nnystc:
Hi. Did you use the method that Lobus recommended earlier? Pls try that, you havent said whether you tried that one yet.

chloe7:
please I need his number too o , can I pm you please

BeckyU:
My dear people,

I was seriously praying that I will be typing my testimony today, but it is not to be apparently. Please I need your candid advice as to why I was denied today. I have been preparing and reading every post you all and I gained a lot so I really thought I was prepared. My visa class is B2

My transcript:

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: Asks for my passport, I handed it over. He typed and typed and then, why are you going to US?
Me: To have my baby
VO: Where in US?
Me: Houston
VO: Why Houston?
Me: Because I have friends there and the Doctor I will be using is based in Houston
VO: How much did you budget for the cost of this trip?(Trying to use his exact words)
Me: $13,153.00
VO: What do you do for work?
ME: I work in a Bank, blablabla Bank precisely
VO: Opened my passport over and over and then typed and typed and then brought out the blue paper. ''Unfortunately you are not qualified for US visa, read the blue paper .........I just went blank sha. Dissapointed and sad.

Please I need your urgent help and advice. The paper says I cant appeal the decision so that means I have to pay again and schedule and interview. Please is there a way I can also expedite the interview because this one took me more than a month from the date of scheduling. I am almost 30weeks into my pregnancy. Appreciate all the help.

sugah:

I sent you an email address to send a mail to. These guys don't work overnight you know. If you did send an email to the address I gave you you should be getting a response soon cos its just morning here.

happytbaby:
Google the contact details of Dr Akere

ozycy:

The VO that denied you wont interview you again. Even if you bump into him again, he will refer you to another VO to revisit your case.

mamabash:
@bissysummy, i think so. 1st cubicle. When I told him we've been to Ghana, he asked for my old passport, Bt I told him we went by road nd used our id cards. The blue sheet stated I Dnt av a strong ties to home country. (I no know ties wey pass son nd husband nd a job ooo)
Planning to reapply wit son nd DH

mamabash:
Pardon me pls I Dnt know ow to make a new post.
Nef nd other mummies in d house, pls I want u to help me wit dis, went for my interview today (7:30 appointment) Bt was not granted
It went like dis

VO...gudmorning , ow ar u doing today?
Me...great, nd u
VO...Am gud. Where ar u going nd reason?
Me... Texas. For vacation nd childbirth
VO...y texas
Me..for better medical care . Dis is going to be my 2nd CS cos I av a small pelvic, Bt we were not happy so d 1st experience. A friend recommended a Dr in texas (Dr F), he gave us 3 hospitals options, we made our research nd check d customer review of d D hospitals nd we picked 1 we know we can afford
VO...do u av a child,
Me... yes
Av u aver been out of d country
Me...yes. to Ghana, for honeymoon
Vo...wat do u do?
Me...told him
VO...wat d u do on a daily basis
Me... told him
He did not ask for any document

Vo... Sorry, ur not eligible (handed me d blue sheet)dis will explain further
Pls where av I gone wrong? cos dis morning, I was saying I'll come nd give u pple d good news cos seriously, I was prepared based on wat av been reading on dis platform)

lobus:


Hi, its not that difficult but you would have to do the work yourself. Simply google for Hospitals in Chicago then check that the hospital provides Labor and Delivery/Obstetrics and Gynaecology services. Proceed to the 'Find a physician' menu on their website and call any of the physician you choose. Tell them to give you a breakdown of their charges and requirement via mail

SlowlybtSurely:


PM me.

sugah:

Someone answered you already

bissysummy:

Is this lagos or abuja? I was denied on monday too and i intend to reapply. But thinking of going to abuja. Pls what do you think?

lobus:


Lagos. I think you should reapply in Lagos

ccemordi:






My Pointers and addition to what others said.

1. My number issue with your transcript is your BUDGET ( i think 17k to $20k would be more realistic for a planned CS , since you had complication during your previous CS)

2. Why Chicago? My in-law who is a doctor in Chicago recommended the hospital then i did my research and notice they are good and the fees are what we can comfortably afford, I also read the customer reviews which is also good (That sounds better, shows you are fully aware of the financial implication of your Trip and READY, Plus you made the decision not your brother in-law)

3. I think you should apply with your DH ( its a BIG plus and remember you are going for a planned CS so you need HELP there and they expect your spouse to be the Number on the list)

4. Travel history....

5. Your job? You made it sound SMALL .. (You need to sound BIG at least established and budget for the trip is something you can comfortably afford especially when its your hubby that is the Main Sponsor

6. Be confident, Be truthful and PRAY

Please reapply and good luck

lobus:
It is with great joy i announce that my wife's Visa was approved today after we were denied last week. This forum has been of great help and it is only appropriate that i share our entire story.

DENIAL INTERVIEW- July 8
VO: Good morning Madam
Wife: Good morning
VO: Are you both applying together?
Wife: Yes we are. *Hands him our passports
VO: Why are you going to the US and where are you going?
Wife: Houston, Texas to have our baby
VO: What do you do for a living?
Wife: I am a managing partner in xxxx company owned by myself and my husband. We are into xxxxxxxx
VO: How much do you have budgeted for this trip
Wife: Hands him our budget sheet and doctors correspondence. *noticed that he was only looking at the budget sheet.
VO: Will you be staying in a hotel?
Wife: No. Will be staying with a friend
VO: *Typed for several minutes*. Sorry you are not eligible for the visa

The reason for denial was due to insufficient ties.

After several brainstorming and thinking, i was advised that my wife should apply alone but then the challenge was that the next available appointment was not until August 24 by which my wife would be past 35weeks. We had to apply for an expedited interview on July 9, attaching Doctor's report (Nigeria), Doctors's correspondence (US), Budget sheet and account statements as supporting documents to justify our request for an expedited interview. The expedited interview was granted on Monday July 11 and our interview scheduled for today Wednesday.

APPROVAL INTERVIEW: July 13
VO: Hello
Wife: Hi
VO: What is your reason for going to the US?
Wife: To have my baby
VO: Where is your final destination in the US?
Wife: Houston, Texas.
VO: What do you do for a living?
Wife: Presently i am the managing partner of a company owned by myself and my husband. We do xxxxx and have annual turnover in excess of Bleep
VO: So your husband works in the company also?
Wife: No, he is only a director. He works in xxxxx as xxxx
VO: Have you been in touch with any Hospital
Wife: Yes, both hospital and doctor. *Hands over the correspondence
VO: Any idea how much the trip would cost you?
Wife: Yes. Handed over the budget sheet.
VO: Would your husband be going with you?
Wife: No. He is indisposed at the moment, tied down with loads of work.
VO: Is this your first?
Wife: No. I was actually here last week. *Thought she meant if it was my first time applying for the Visa*
VO: I meant if this is your first baby. But what happened last week?
Wife: I applied with my husband but we were denied due to insufficient ties. I intend making the trip earlier and as a result my husband would not be coming with me because of his schedule
VO: Oh Okay but i meant if this is your first baby
Wife: Yes
VO: Congratulations your visa has been approved. Pick up your passport on xxxxx *Hands over the white paper

Thank you guys.

Houston bound mums for first week in August should please reach out.

XX01:

@xx10, God bless you, i intend to reapy can i just ommit my businesstell the vo if question arise that for now am not woking , my husband is sponsring the whole trip. Or i should declare my business as is in the previous form. Also, pls can i also tell vo that am going to have my baby plus my cs history, thank you asyou replyand God bless you.
Hype your business. You made it sound like it's a hobby and cannot act as a tie to Naija. This is what I did. Say something like, "I run an interior decorating company that has a monthly turnover of xxxxxxx. I have an average of xx number of jobs per month with X number staff as the business has grown bigger than one person. (If you have a big client, mention the name). For the period you will be away, you will have to hire a temp staff to assist the one on ground."

You need to show you have strong ties to Najia. If DH will be sponsoring, mention at the end that DH will still be a major sponsor of the bills as he works in Bleep. Let the VO cut you short rather than giving short answers.

I believe that there are somethings that are key such as where you work, what you do, reason for your travel, etc. For such questions, it won't be out of place if you give more information than you ordinarily would do.

debby516:
Dear LadyG, pls if one is applying for b2 visa, i thot its sufficient to show the VO ur doc's correspondence, burden of proof such as estimated budget, bank statement, strong ties e.g. my work, hubby and daughter and take along their pics, since i am travelling alone. Do i need record of my previous birth? cos i intend to just tell d VO that i want better healthcare for myself and baby, avoid the complications i had during my 1st pregnancy and didnt want to risk my life for the 2nd time. Do u think i need evidence of my previous birth? cos that will be a long thing for me now, how to get the doc's report and wat it shld contain. Pls ur advice.

mom2015:


I think it went well, but like ladyG rightly said, u shud work on ur ways of answering questions and most especially pray for Devine favor. Some of the VOs may not be in a good mood as at the time of interview. My take is to reapply and fine tune ur answers. Wish u all d best.

LadyGuinivere:

In my opinion, the bolded could have gone better.
The purpose of trip .... You have had 2 kids previously without any issue and now you wanna birth in the US just because your brother in law suggested it. Thts not compelling enough.
Then the ties issue...probably the vo does not believe your job can carry the trip.
Have you travelled before?
Are you married ? (sorry I dont assume)