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Hi house. Let me share my entry story. I got into Texas end Feb. Trip was long and stressful thanks to my 2year plus son but glad that mum was there to assist. Used delta air at 34+weeks and no fit to fly was asked for …. n I spent hours at my Nigerian hospital to get it on the day of the trip instead of resting

Delta air food was not impressive at all.. jollof rice and they don’t give socks to main cabin only first class and I didn’t carry any with me. Thank goodness I wore a long thick dress.

POE was Atlanta and another flight arrived same time as ours so there was queue to pass through customs… na so my mum saw a cute puppy and showed my son ,next thing the boy went and started petting the dog. Oya time to move on the queue and my son refused to follow us, mum went to get him and he started crying.. loud cry o disturbing everyone. Na so one lady officer came to us and removed us from the queue and straight to CBP front. . My son still was still crying n I had to pick him up.
The CBP just asked why we were here, my final destination, how much I had on me ,if I had food items and how long am staying then stamped us in… by then little oga had stopped crying and off we went to pick our bags to check in to our next flight.

No documents was asked for, no bags checked nothing.. and I had been worried since I changed locations from Virginia which I used for Visa interview to Texas where I got free accommodation.

In all it was Gods grace... now to arrange myself and wait for baby

Oleayo22:
@Dlordschild,
I will advise you to think twice about using Henricos. Used them and that was what got me a 221g interview. Their bills are not straight forward o because of the huge discount they give. They have top notch service and I enjoyed my 3days with them and the doctor was fantastic as well.
Please clarify with their financial counselor is what I am cautioning. All the best.

@Oleayo22 please was your renewal denied because of henrico bill? though i got hospital bill of about $2k + from Doc W, i read on this blog that it has gone up to $4k plus....... i will call financial adviser as suggested today

[quote author=justwise post=75131456][/quote]Oga @Justwise... i see your point. thanks

flourishing247:
Please still follow the honest route. Go with your earlier plan don't let awoof accommodation put you into wahala. These guys are becoming something else @transit points and Poe. Prayerfully go about this one. Also you said no relation so let it be

hahaha @AWoof. thanks for the response. you have a point.

hi All,

I binge read this blog and topic and i gained a lot so thanks to all those who drop their experiences here. Accordingly let me give back with the hope that the new question i have can be answered.

** Long Post Alert*

i applied for visa (using a highly recommended agent) yes o i used agent, not because am lazy but because my work is so tight and i didn't want to make any mistakes. Moreover i didn't have enough time to waste as my pregnancy is far advanced so i needed a close interview date. i applied for me, my 2year old son and my mom (to help out in the US)

we all had separate interview dates (an error but it worked for our good). All in Lagos

First Transcript - Me (applied for B2 Visa) no need to lie, belle don dey show already.

interview lasted less than 5mins. happened early Jan so no queue at all

Questions asked included
- Why are you travelling to the US - Child birth / vacation
-Where do you work & what is your job title / how long have you worked there
- Where does hubby work
-Asked to see budget sheet - i made that substantial and way over the quotes i got
- Asked to see Doc correspondences
-Asked to see Bank statement , proof of fund
- Who are you staying with - will make my own accommodation arrangement (used intown suites for the interview)

next thing, madam your visa has been approved, blablabla... white paper, ensure you don't use any medical aid or unexplained discount
me: thank you ma

Second Transcript - Mum - mid Jan so long queue at the embassy but short interview as well
VO: Why are you travelling
Mum: to help my DD who is going to give birth
VO: does she have a visa,
Mum: yes - shows her my visa
VO: have you traveled before
Mum: Yes, Germany
VO: How many children do you have
Mum: Bleep
VO: Your visa has been approved, blablabla... white paper,

Final Transcript - SON
VO just asked if i had a visa, if i had traveled before outside Nig and how long am staying.

though one over zealous guy before the main visa section (those guys that check your appointment and affix something on your passport) flexed muscle for me. saying he wont clear me to go in because of his silly Ego. Nigerians Sha SMH but its all good.

what i learnt
1. be Honest- this interview guys are smart. if your story is not straight they will see through it
2. be composed
3.be prepared
4. Then leave the rest to God

On Hospital search, if you no get time, use agent (dont be stingy lol, shebi you wan go spend million in America then verify what they got for you. or read Nairaland and google the rest. its best to search for an OBGYN in your desired area first then they can tell you the hospital they use or even share the hospital rates with you

Now my question - abeg make una help me
For the visa interview i used Virginia and said i didn't know anyone on my form - now i have an offer of accommodation in Dallas Texas (family friend). however total medical bill for Virginia (CS) is lower than that of Texas. Bill from Virginia was gotten via agent, the one for Texas i got by myself

Do you advice i go with the original plan which is Virginia / Henrico hosp or should i go to Texas. will i have issues at POE if i change locations?

Mamas that have used henrico please advice if the bill is truly affordable with no hidden charges??

Travel date is fast approaching (end feb) and i need to book a ticket.

Thank you!!

Good day all. I have been silently following the group.. reading and learning.. Please I need help if someone gets a visa using a rented accommodation and doctor correspondence in Virginia , but then later got an offer of free accomodation from a family friend in Houston.. is it advisable to travel to Houston directly without issues at POE or first arrive at Virginia then later change locations.. ?
Thank you all in advance for your help.

Transcript of my interview will follow once done by month end to give back to the house.

Please can you mail me the total hospital and accomodation cost for Elpaso?
Thank you

peng4:
Got into El Paso earlier today.

POE was Atlanta. CBP Officer asked me what I came in for and I said childbirth. He then asked me the process, I told him, find a hospital, get a doctor and be sure you can pay your bill. Asked how much I had and I told him including the fact that I had prepaid part of my bills. He said he won’t be able to check my document because of the long queue and sent me off to secondary inspection. Got there and the new officer checked the doctor and hospital documents (note I’m using Doctoresparati) stamped me in and told me to pay my bills.

This is my second missionary journey via Elpaso but no receipt was asked for my first child.

If you are in ElPaso or InnTown Suites, holla at your girl