JustHere2Observ:
Please has anyone here used West Houston Medical Center? How was your experience and all.

This is my testimony for how God FAVOURED me with a visa in spite of TWO visa DENIALS.
I sincerely want to thank everyone here you has shared their transcript, given advise etc…you never know who you are helping.
I hope this encourages and blesses someone…will keep it as short as possible even though as you can imagine 2 denials….it is really long story 
Interview 1-Applied for drop box renewal (in April) for a B1/B2 and was called to ABJ for interview.
After pleasantries
VO: You applied for a 3 weeks visa and ended up staying for 3months, why?
Me: my initial plans was for a vacation, but I couldn’t make it cos of work pressures and so i decided on giving birth in the US. I wrote to the consultant about my change of plans and got a response saying it was ok but I should pay my bills
V0: who replied you?
Me: The consulate office
VO: Yes is not a crime to birth in the US but it’s a crime to conceal actually intention during an interview
VO: when did you have your baby….counted back to the date of the interview exactly 9months
Me: As at the time of having the interview I didn’t even know I was pregnant, it was just only the first month
VO: Do you have your receipts, let me see them….showed him (birth was in Houston).
VO: the receipt from the paediatrician looks like somethg you get from a Barbers shop and how come it cost just $235.
Me: that’s the receipt the doctor gave us during our appointment you can confirm her name against one of the docs we got from the hospital (showing who the baby’s Dr is).
VO: checks it out but doesn’t seem convinced…kept saying anyone could have given me that paper
VO: so now tell me again why are travelling to the states and for how long
ME: I am going to birth and rest after the birth, so I plan to stay 3months.
VO: but that’s not what your application says, you applications says you are going for 3weeks and its for vacation
Me: shocked….was so sure it was 3months not 3 weeks (an error I didn’t realize till the interview)
Am sorry that was a mistake the intent and purpose was for 3 months, I have used a B1/B2 visa cos its drop box…I didn’t write vacation anywhere on the form
VO: and you equally didn’t state anywhere on the form that it was for birth. The filling of your form is your responsibility and you are accountable for the information
Me: I take responsibility for me mistake
VO: type and types for like what seemed forever….endpoint denial.

Interview 2 (June) in Lagos….now applied for a B2
VO: what’s the purpose pf your visit
ME: to give birth
Where: LA
VO: how did you hear about the hospital?
Me: from a colleague who recently gave birth there, she had positive things to say about the hospital so I got the contacts from her did my research and contacted them
VO: and how much do you think it’s going to cost?
Me: about $13,000, and you can see my budget not just for the hospital but for the entire period of my stay
VO: Glances over my budget and starts tying
VO: unfortunately you do not qualify for a visa
Me: you didn’t even check my financials or documents
VO: I don’t need to see any document or bank statements to know if you qualify, I know the immigration rules and right now you don’t qualify but you can reapply at any time.
I was shocked and pained to say the very least.

Before interview 3
Same weekend I got back I was encouraged by DH and some very wonderful friends to reapply and one of them kept saying I should just write the consulate asking for more clarity on the denial.
Initially I had cold feet, I mean you don’t want to complicate thgs, but after a week I felt I should so I did.
I wrote to the consulate (in Lagos) briefing narrating the interviews and expressing concerns that I wasn’t sure why my visa was denied and that I had reapplied so I wanted to know if there was anythg I could do differently to better my chances during my next interview.
Consulate response was a bit generic as you would expect but then they said the denial on 214 was based on a lack of evidence of strong ties, which could be because of finances, social ties etc.. and that it was up to the interviewing officer to decide, but that my concerns where noted.
About this time I read Lotus’s transcript on how his wife was denied and he used the expedited process to get a closer date.
So I wrote back to the consulate asking if in their opinion I qualified for an expedited visa (cos am due next month) and the earliest interview date I got (after all my midnight log in to refresh for a closer date) was August 12th
Response: again generic, but they said they always advise that the applicants status would have changed before reapplying and that they do not handle application, but to do an expedite I must have an existing application.
So I went ahead and did the expedite

Interview 3-July 28 Lagos-B2 visa
VO: why are you going to the states?
Me: to give birth
Where: Lynwood, CA
VO: what do you do….Bleep, where do you work….Bleep, what does your husband do….xxxx and where does he work…Bleep
VO: Do you have other children….Me: yes. One
VO: born in the states…yes
Vo: I see in Houston, so why are you going to LA this time
Me: My husband is a fan of LA, so I thought why not
VO: laughs, me self shines my teeth
VO: where would you be staying?
Me: in a hotel about 20mins from the hospital
VO: do you have a doctors correspondence, ME…Yes, hand over the correspondence
VO: now his not typing anythg, just reading thgs on his computer for like forever
Me: is there a problem?
VO: no, just reading up some notes
VO: does your husband already have a visa…Me: Yes
Keepings reading
VO: where again are you travelling to…ME:LA
VO: is your husband joining you…Me: Yes but around the time of the birth
Keeps reading
Vo: Everything looks good, when you do travel be sure to show you can pay your plans….and goes on with his advice, while I was just smiling, praising and thanking Baba in my mind.

I picked up my visa last Thursday(Aug 4th)….i can’t thank the Lord enough for coming through for us inspite of the mistakes, not even answering some questions right etc…Baba alone did.

A few words from me…read and read your form very well, if possible print out before submitting (your mind can play trips on you) and don't take any thing for granted. Back your interview with lots and lots of prayers. There will be lots of advise and testimonies on this forum …examine your heart and follow the one that bears witness to you.

In all I thank you all for all your contributions on this thread, God bless you all….
Second missionary journey now on course…though am using torchlight to look for accommodation in LA…but I believe, chuckles


Apologies for long post esp. for those reading on their mobile.

HotChoco2:


Hello @Destiny4G i dont know how to send a pm but i need to ask you some questions about florida. Pls let me know how i can contact you.

Emblem:
Hello everyone, i am asking this question on behalf of my wife........ she already has a valid US visa which was issued to her when she was in the UK. Though it was b4 we got married and she visited US last year march.......... My question is that, is it necessary to write an Intent mail to the embassy letting them know that my wife is going to give birth in her next visit?

Please any one going to WHMC (West Houston Medical Center) or using Dr. Dr Jeanie Huynh?

Lotalways:
Hi peeps,

Jux a quick one...for those using West Houston Medical Center, i jux left the registration center, was told prices will go up by next month.

For vaginal delivery- $3000 instead of $2500
C-section delivery -$4500 instead of $4000

Though the lady said they are yet to finalize on it.

For those that want to make payment this period, it advisable to make it as fast as u can to be on the safe side.

Thought to share.

Hi everyone,
Let the Lords name be praised,smoothly landed in Houston, POE was Atlanta, flew Delta.
I want to thank everyone here for the information shared, knowledge is indeed power.
The experience was short....highlight of the conversation is below
Officer: why are you here
Me: holiday and child birth
Officer: where will be going from here
Me: Houston
Officer: can I see ur ticket...hands it over
Officer: how much do you have on you
Me: 10k
Officer: no other currencies, naira etc
Me:yes
Officer: you very sure...me yes
Ok proceed to secondary inspection
Officer: where will you be staying; I gave address
Officer: when are you due...
Me :April
Officer: why did you arrive this early, your alone, how will you cope
Me: to have a good time to rest and then prepare for birth
Officer: you are alone how will you cope
Me: my DH will join towards the time of birth
Officer: do you know any one in Houston, me: No
Officer: I don't believe you come this early, stay for long and you don't know anyone
Me: I dont know anyone, Ill be by myself till DH joins
Officer: I don't buy this story
Me: but why don't you believe, if I knew someone I definitely will tell you
Officer: I really don't know, people come here and lie about things
Me: smiles, well I dont know anyone
Officer: not even in the whole country
Me: I have a friend in Dallas and a sister in law in Maryland
Officer: will u visit your friend
Me: not sure til I get to my destination
Officer: does your husband have a visa
Me: yes, n I can show you
Officer: please do...I pass him a file with visa, DH payslips and ID card
Officer: why ain't you bearing the same name
Me: the process of changing name on ones passport takes a very long time, I have our marriage certificate n newspaper clip to show d change of name
Officer: alright, where again are you staying
Me: gives the address
Officer: and you think the 10k will cover the hotel n hospital bills
Me: no it wouldn't.thats why I have my card for any additional payments required
Officer: have you made for the hotel
Me: no, booked via booking.com for a month, will pay on arrival n renew as d month goes by

Stamps me in six months
I ask for directions for my connecting flight n he gracefully walks me in the direction

All in all I give God praise.
Mamas remember your having a conversation, so be bold and express yourself.
Stick to your story and have all your docs and be willingly to share it, in case needed
Above all its Baba God Noni, speak over your life, the journey and all round favor with d officers.
On the flight....drink lots of water, wear compression sock, move n elevate your legs...it will help against edema

God be forever praised...blessed week to you all

Vineb:
Hi all,

Am currently in Houston n using dr Fagbohun. I have an affordable apartment available n it's 7mins drive to west houston medical center. My flat mate had her baby n left Houston on 2nd Jan.it's a 2 bedroom, each room has its toilet. Let me know if you are interested or if you know any1 interested. I also have a ride so moving around is not stress provided we are going towards the same direction.

kairi:


Hi I am an april Momma to be and I plan to leave here in march. I am seriously thinking El Paso as in doctoresparati.com

najalady86:
hi. I am also an April mum heading same place. I am interested in planning together.

MrsDan:
Hello everyone...just to let you know my daughter arrived 12/9/14 at Northside Hospital.
Am still recovering, reason for my not giving the full gist but if anyone has a question I will be happy go answer Before I write the full details of my experience from hospital to Birthcert and passport.
Thank you.

oluwafunkenny:


@Mysts, kindly forward the @burden of proof or quote the page pls.

Dammiehar:
Hialeah Hospital is one of the worst hospitals you can ever give birth in the US. My cousin gave birth there June this year, and she can't stop talking about how horrible her experience was. She said the nurses are very rude and do not care about you. They left her in ER for more than 3 hours while in labour, and do not respond immediately to anything you ask for. They are always fighting with each other, and most of them do not speak English, so most times you are on your own. She also said the nurses station is deserted most times, and you might even die b4 you get someone to attend to you in case of an emergency. My two cents, avoid the hospital like a plague.