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Oyesquare10:
Visa Alert!!!
Application for my mom, second time applicant.
Biometric on the 28th of Dec 23
Passport pickup on the 18th of January 24.

What we did differently for her second application was to:
-Fully sponsor her with £2200 and I had £4200 in my account ( a month statement of account submitted)
- Submitted her statement of account with ,N4.5m (33 days statement of account submitted)
-Attestation letter from her passtor
-support letter from her husband.
-its over five years that she worked so we stated retired.

All thanks to God!!

I underwent the capturing process at the Ikoyi Passport office on Tuesday. The documents listed below align with those I submitted for my passport renewal. Additionally, I was required to photocopy a one-paged document, which I filled and submitted along with the other documents.

A brown file was opened for me, and all the documents underwent verification. Subsequently, I proceeded to the capturing room, where my file underwent enrollment. During enrollment, my NIN was cross-checked, and my application was entered into the system. Following the capturing process, I received a brown slip with a unique number.

When I inquired about the expected completion date for my passport, the officer informed me that I would need to track the application online. Overall, the DIY process was relatively smooth, and I can confirm that there is no need to pay any officer for assistance with your passport application. I left the passport office around 12:30 pm.

I will provide updates as necessary, particularly when my passport is ready for pickup.

Biomick:
Hello Thanks for the heads up,
please the 2 passport phot endorsed by the guarantor and the guarantor form endorsed by the comminioner of oath, is that also required because i really dont understand how to go about that.

The list of documents required as posted in Ikoyi Passport Office.

I didnt buy a file. I was given one there.

Moorkingbird1:
Please guys is guarantor form truly not required for New registration

Thank you.

Going for my own next week.

Wil keep everyone updated.

Odunharry:
Went for capturing today. Though registered in December.

Documents that were requested for Renewal.
*Passport application page.
*Payment receipt(I paid online)
*Appointment slip
*Copy of NIN slip
*Photocopy of expired passport data page
*Photocopy of the caution page(Check the passport you will see it)
*2passport photograph
A File and brown envelope.

I believe once you have all your documents for fresh/reissue, the process will be smooth.

Hello.

The link below can serve as a guide in responding to yiur questions.

https://www.nairaland.com/1969461/cost-nigeria-international-passport/794

quote author=woffie post=127783400] Ok thanks for that pls like how many weeks does it takes to come out? quote author=Newbiein2016 post=127782101]https://passport.immigration.gov.ng/application

Note that prices may differ if applying in person due to bribery requests (as experienced by me).[/quote]

Happy New Year Everyon.

Anyone (DIY) been to the Ikoyi passport office this month for passport renewal? Pls share your experience.

Thank you!

RosyIsBlessed:
Thanks

How soon are you able to secure another appointment date?

Best to reapply when there has been a significant change in ones circumstance that may have led to the denial.

Maybe you should share your interview transcript (is that what is called) so the good and knowledgeable people are able to advise.

quote author=Bigolly post=127486627]Please how soon can someone reapply after denial?[/quote]

Thank you for this.

Whilst there is no "law" restricting a woman from giving birth in the US, there are indeed guidelines which govern the issuance of B1/B2 visas like you mentioned. For birth purposes, the appropriate visa category is B2. An applicant who is able to show proof that he/she qualifies based on the guidelines will be issued a visa and can go ahead and give birth.


Like I previously stated, the likelihood of
successfully renewing a B1/B2 visa that was declared and issued for tourism purpose but used for birth purpose would be very low based on the guidelines issued during the Trump administration which is still applicable and in force.



quote author=Taal17 post=127455455]

I repeat no US LAW restricts a woman from birthing in US or getting married in the US. What you are referring to that was done in Trumps administration was a guideline for Dept of State to Consular services abroad that revised the standard for issuing B visas for temporary visitors in that revision visa officers are provided revised guidelines for assessing applicants whose primary purpose for going to the US is to birth their child. I have linked the document here and basically it says consular officers can further screen to determine if there is a medical reason why that child must be born in the US if the primary purpose of the visa is to birth. Prior to this they were told to screen if the person could afford to pay for those health services to birth that child
https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-01218.pdf

It is not a LAW , this is a guideline for Consular services abroad which fall under DOS (Dept of State)
How a visa officer applies this guideline is up to them which is why women are still using B1/B2 visas to birth in the US

Whether you indicate B1 which covers visit, pleasure , business, conference, short courses or B2 that covers medical on your DS 160 the visa you will be given is B1/B2.
So a B1/B2 visa can be used for dual purpose whether you indicated medical or not when you initially applied. Your purpose can be different for each time you use the visa during its duration

E,g my first visit can be for business, second trip for vacation and third trip to birth twins

Lastly note that Border patrol which grants you entry into the US is under Dept of Homeland Security not DOS and Dept of Homeland Security does not have such guideline to screen whether it is a medical reason why you want to birth in the US. What is most important to Dept Homeland Security is that you state your intent or purpose for entering the US and provide some proof of funds to pay your bills

@Opeyemi007
The above is why I said you may have misunderstood her
Now to the second point you said the visa officer mentioned something about marriage
USCIS has what they call the 90day rule, USCIS is the Fed agency responsible for among other things residence visas and citizenship.
The 90day rule applies to those on temporary visas e.g B1/B2 who file for[b] adjustment of status[/b] AOS in the US before 90 days of their stay in the US could have significant delays or denial of the AOS process because it would be deemed that they misrepresented their INTENT on admission (Border) or application (consular) that they came to the US the purpose of their visa.

EX 1. if you visit your boyfriend in the US for vacation and he proposes to you 2 weeks after you land - you go to court for registry and you return to Nigeria a married woman. 90day rule does not apply to you because you did not file to AOS in the US
Ex 2 if you visit boyfriend and after 100 days in the US he proposes to you, you go to court for registry and then apply to AOS in the US . 90day does not apply to you because it don pass 90 days.
Ex 3 if you visit boyfriend and after 20 days in the US he proposes to you, you go to court for registry and then apply to AOS in the US in less than 90days. 90day rule does apply to you because it don pass 90 days.

The appropriate visa to use if you intend to marry your fiance in the US and file for AOS in the US is what is called K1 Fiance visa and you have to get married within 90days of arriving in the US.

So that is why I said there is no LAW that currently restricts you from getting married or giving birth . There are guidelines you should follow - YES especially if you want to AOS in the US, renew your visa at consular or even be granted entry at border.

However B1/B2 visa does not restrict you from getting married or birthing in the US What if it is the guy you met at the airport that sweeps you off your feet and gbam you marry nko

The example you linked from the birthing in the US thread relate to people who did not declare at port of entry or when they applied for B1/B2 visa about birthing in the US, or in some cases they had medical bills that were too low or indicated they used insurance for residents and as such they have found it difficult renewing their visas at the consular in Nigeria.

Please enjoy you trip and have a great vacation[/quote]

Based on my experience and understanding of the poster's interview session, the VO was correct in stating that such visa can't be used for childbirth. A medical visa (B2) is the appropriate visa class to apply for birth tourism.

And yes, the law has indeed changed. Prior to January 2020, a B1/B2 visa could be used for birth tourism.

There is a likelihood of subsequent denials if a person uses the B1/B2 visa for childbirth during the 5years validity period.

Taal17:
No wahala
Maybe you misunderstood her .
If that is what she said though then she lied.

Congratulations on your visa.. it's great that you got approved when the visa is now 5yrs.

There is no law that currently can restrict you from getting married or having a child in the US

I used Northside Hospital for the delivery of my Twins. Very good hospital.

Kesspru:
Hi everyone. Please I need help with a doctor and hospital in Atlanta.

Also has the issuance of US passport delays stopped or do they still take time to issue passports?

I will be grateful for your responses. Am due to travel in June but am just trying to find my bearing. I chose to go to Atlanta this time so I need help with an affordable doctor and hospital. Thank you

Congratulations! Thank God it ended in praise.

MaryAndrews:
Hello guys, this thread has been tremendously helpful to me, and so in the spirit of giving back, I'm here to share my story.
I submitted for IW and was asked to come for a 221G interview. I read a lot on this thread and contacted so many people for help and advice whilst preparing for the interview.

A little background.
I got my visa in 2019 for vacation and later found out I was pregnant in 2020. I travelled in 2021 and gave birth. I spent almost 5 months. I had seen here how people who stayed 3 months or more were invited to explain why they stayed long, and in my case I also gave birth. So I knew that hmmmmm.

My transcript:

Me: Good morning (Smiling)
VO: Good morning (Smiling)

She asked for my passport and I handed it to her

VO: So tell me, what did you do on your last trip to the US?
Me: vacation and I also had a baby

She started typing

Me: (I continued talking like radio without wire while she was still typing) I told the CBP officer at my POE about my plan to give birth and he asked about my bills and my funds and I made sure to pay all my bills. I have all my receipts here.

I brought them out of my folder.

VO: I don't need to see those.

She kept typing

VO: Was childbirth the purpose for which you got your visa

Me: No

Her facial expression changed. She looked very stern.

VO: explain to me how you travelled to give birth when your visa was not for childbirth

Me: I got a tourist visa for vacation in 2019, got pregnant in 2020 and travelled to give birth in March 2021

She seemed to ponder over it a bit and then she kept typing.

VO: Why did you have to travel to the US to give birth?

Me: My pregnancy was high risk and I wanted to get better care than I was receiving here

VO: Explain to me why your pregnancy was high risk

Me: (I explained my medical history and mentioned the conditions).

She kept typing for a long time.

VO: Do you intend to go for medical this time around?

Me: No

VO: What do you intend to do on this trip?

Me: Just vacation. Visiting friends and other places of interest.

She typed for a while

VO: If you need to use medical on this visa, make sure you send us an email, because it may cause problems for you in future.

Me: What email address please?

VO: Lagosniv@state.gov
There has been an update on the B visas on birthing

Me: Yes I'm aware of the update and I will read more on it.

She typed for a while

VO: Your visa has been approved. You will be contacted to pick your passport in 3 to 5 days.

Me: Thank you

I can't remember much after this point, but I somehow found my way out.

I was really concerned because I had a baby on my last trip. I'm really grateful to God that it all worked out. I don't know what exactly worked in this case. I personally believe I got a favourable VO.

I want to say a very big thank you to everyone that offered answers and advice, everyone who responded when I reached out to them, and everyone who answered my numerous questions here.
Thanks to everyone for all your help. Dampops, Lady Chaplin, Mulberry, Onizeb, sappy1981, you all are so wonderful! Helping a stranger you've never met and investing your personal time and call credit. Y'all are MVPs!
Please forgive me if I omitted your name. So many people helped me from here.

Abeg, did anybody attend a follow up interview today? Please share your transcript. God bless us all. Amen!

Taheetee:
Guys dates opened for IW tomorrow. Please go and book

@oab1 pls add me to the US waiver group too. I am willing to join the search for a date with everyone else as my eligibility expires soon. Thank you

polobyRalph:
@oab1 pls add me to the telegram US interview waiver group.
Thank you

polobyRalph:
@dixja Kindly add me to the USVISAIW telegram group. Thank you.

Have you been added to the group? Who can assist with this pls?

Mehn, I wonder how they do it? Are they using a different browser or what precisely? God dey o! If you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay to secure a date? Thanks

NanaF:
I think this is a part of the problem and I wonder how these agents are able to still get dates with all the restrictions put in place.

Hello People...

Any update on IW appointment dates?
As at 10.50am today, there were no dates o!

It is well!