When my visa was approved, I was on family planning and my baby was still exclusively breastfeeding. Didn't know at the time. It was in my first interview I didn't mention the pregnancy though I knew as I wasn't properly informed (told to mention only if asked specifically).

Yes I made a mistake because I was misinformed, was honest in my explanation to the VO. Last two denials were over a year apart.

Wats the way forward?

Don't intend to try Canada as I heard u have to hide your pregnancy status and that's not an option to consider.

TWoods:


AbujaNIV already responded to your question. Your case should be a lesson for all those who mysteriously forget about their pregnancies at their visa interviews, only to miraculously remember once they've gotten a visa. Just because CBP says you "may" apply for an extension of your stay does not mean you should. If that was the case, no one would ever leave the US since they could simply continue to apply for extensions of stay indefinitely. You tried to play the system twice... and got caught. You likely won't get a US visa again. Tough luck. Try Canada.

Thank you. I do appreciate your response. Yes, I wasn't open in my first interview (big mistake) as I wasn't properly informed at the time. Was wrongly advised at the time to mention the childbirth only if the VO specifically asked if i was pregnant. At poe, I knew better as i was honest. The officer told me i should have contacted the embassy about my additional intention. I was stamped for short stay and told i could apply for extension.

At my first appointment with my doctor, I explained my ordeal to him and he officially advised against my travelling back to return, that it was risky. It was then I applied for extension. All my bills were fully paid.

I apologized for the mix up. Being honest after my first interview and explained to the consular officers. Last two denials are over a year apart.

I made a gross mistake by not mentioning that I was pregnant in my first interview and truly sorry.

Pls how can I redeem my credibility?

abujaniv:
Hi ladymandyo. It sounds like you have not been open and honest about your true purpose of travel on at least two occasions now. Furthermore, you did not abide by the duration of stay allowed by Customs and Border Patrol. You have tarnished your credibility, which is paramount in the US visa process. I don't have any further advice for you.

My visa application with family has been denied twice (family vacation and the other family vacation+childbirth), even though I was totally honest in my response and explanation and apologized at last interview.

At both instances, my previous interview (didn't mention I was pregnant at embassy. Mentioned pregnancy and vacation at POE was given less than required period to stay. my doctor advised against travelling back so applied for extension) was referenced.

Please any advice on how to address the concern (highlighted above) .

@abujaniv

abujaniv:
Hello Pweety1 -

So long as you are applying with a Nigerian passport, you will need to include

1) your passport with more than 6 months validity remaining
2) a passport photo
3) your DS-160 confirmation page
4) your dropbox confirmation page
5) your MRV Fee payment receipt

If your passport was issued by another country you are not eligible for dropbox in Nigeria because your prior visa was not issued in Nigeria.

My visa application with family has been denied twice (family vacation and the other family vacation+childbirth) in abj, even though I was totally honest in my response and explanation and apologized at last interview.

At both instances, my previous interview (didn't mention I was pregnant at embassy. Mentioned pregnancy and vacation at POE was given less than required period to stay. my doctor advised against travelling back so applied for extension) was referenced.

Please any advice on how to address the concern (highlighted above) .

@abujaniv