dupe007:
Hi everyone, please who can help with the sample of the letter of consent for baby's passport as hubby is not around.

it not a letter but a form to be downloaded online called Form DS-3053 ,print and fill by your husband then notarized by a lawyer and then send to you by courier with photocopy of his travel passport ,the completed ds3053 filled by your husband must be notarized before a Notary Public,lawyer or Solicitor. The notary or solicitor must place his/her official seal upon the document and the notarization must be no more than 3 months old. The absent parent must also provide an original or clear photocopy of the government-issued photo I.D.(such as their foreign passport, driving license or military I.D) which they presented when notarizing Form DS-3053.

https://eforms.state.gov/Forms/ds3053.pdf

TWoods:


Well if we are being honest, how often would the CBP encounter fraudulent applications from citizens of those countries, compared to us? Lets call a spade a spade, their suspicion is valid and is a result of the actions of our brothers and sisters. We can't keep hiding under the banner of "racial bias" forever. Ask yourself, if you were a CBP officer, what would you say if someone presented themselves at the border seeking entry to have a child when the visa information on that person said absolutely nothing of the sort? As the VOs have enumerated here many a time - letters of intent are a uniquely Nigerian invention - purposefully used to circumvent the usual visa process. Color me surprised that the CBP officers are immediately suspicious as soon as you present a Nigerian passport.

Well,you are entitle to your opinion and Lets call a spade a spade, if you treat my innocent wife in a suspicious manner because she is a Nigerian then that definition of racism and stereotype which is a preconceived notion, especially about a group of people.

TWoods:




The CBP officer was right and don't be surprised if this becomes the norm - revoking visas should you use it for a different purpose other than what you stated at the visa interview. Favor or not, expect a harder time at your renewal as the CBP officer is likely to have entered his thoughts on your profile and it will invite additional scrutiny at the embassy.

As the visa officers here have reiterated over and over again - letters of intent are simply a way to circumvent visa requirements. What is asked of you when applying for a tourist visa is completely different from when applying for a medical visa.

It is unfair to label the CBP officer as biased towards blacks... he/she probably sees this type of misuse of the visa everyday. He probably let you in only because technically, you did not commit a crime - not because of "God's favor" ( a term misused way too often here).

hello,with all due respect ,it 100% true there is bias and racial prejudice in the American system even at the boarder post ....send a white European from Bulgaria, Croatia,,Ukraine, Russia Cyprus, Poland, or Romania to the same officer if they will make the same comment . Absolutely no!!!
and what i love most about this forum is even the authority are reading and trying to make amendment to some of the issues raised , so let keep the words,information , the debate and to Communicate in a Healthy, Constructive Manner with no insult or been too judgmental regarding issues .

Another pure act of racism,lies,gross misrepresentation of information and abusive of power by a ‎customs and border protection officer ,i will continue to echo my voice Houston airport is the most unfriendly airport in usa especially towards Nigerians and people of color ,i will never never travel via Houston airport my candid opinion,.....IAH Poe with long queue,bogus questions,lies and unnecessary delays (((((

You want people to come and say only the true but your border is full of hatred , lies,discrimination from the same officers demanding the truth ,what a double standard!!

Oloye12345:
Houston POE Experience!

DW left 9ja with Emirates last Friday (26/05/17), had 4 hours stop-over at Dubai before boarding to Houston. Spent 17 hours on air and landed in Houston around 4pm. DW and DM were not given any special treatment as DW is not the bigger-tommy type, so they didnt really notice DW is pregnant. Spent about 30 minutes on the queue. Meanhwile, there was this CBP that has been sending people to 2nd inspection constantly. DW was praying she should not be sent to her Alas! The dreaded CBP called DW, below is the transcript:

CBP: Why are you here?
DW: Child-birth and vacation.

CBP: (surprise look on her face) We no longer alllow that here from foreigners. It was actually cancelled last week.
DW: Not aware of that. I duly informed the embassy in Nigeria and such info wasn't given to me.

CBP: Why USA?
DW: For better healthcare due to complications I had during my previous childbirth

CBP: Why not UK, which is closer to you?
DW: I just prefer the US, didn't think about UK at all.

CBP: How much do you have?
DW: Bleep (I learnt this here - hehehe)

CBP: for Virginal or CS
DW: Virginal

CBP: Your estimate should be based on the highest quote which is CS
DW: Whichever case, I have sufficient funds.

CBP: Again, we have cancelled childbirth here by foreigners just last week. I will just have to allow you in for a week bla bla
DW: Was not aware of that. I have sufficient funds and no plan whatsoever to use any form of insurance. **at this point, DM started feeling bad and CBP asked her to go**

CBP called another officer to take DW in for secondary inspection and allow DM to proceed to baggage claim. The officer asked her to stamp DW in, she insisted that DW has to go for secondary. DW got to secondary, there were lots of people, DW waited for 2 hours before it got to her turn. So many people.

CBP asked same 1 & 2 questions. DW gave same answers.

CBP: Have you contacted any Doctor and hospital?
DW : Yes, I have the necessary correspondence with me.

CBP: How much do you have?
DW: $XXXXX, I also have fund on my cards and accounts.

CBP: Let me see the cash
DW: Handed it over to him to check. He looked at it and return the money back to DW

CBP: Make sure you get all your receipts and zero balances for verification when you are coming the next time.
DW: Noted, thanks.

He stamped DW in till Nov and asked another officer to take her to ML for cash declaration. At this time (7pm-ish), Agric and ML had closed, just one person came out to attend to us.

DW has been resting since Friday and out tomorrow for her first appointment. We learnt alot here and it pays to say the truth and be prepared. We got B1/B2 visa late last year, and declared we would like to use the visa for childbirth via change of intent. We only realised the opportunity to have our last baby there after getting the visa.

TWoods:


All POEs are ok. Pick anyone, as long as you're honest, you're good.

TWoods ,i disagree with you on this!! ,Houston airport is the most unfriendly airport in usa especially towards Nigerians ,i will never never travel via Houston airport my candid opinion,why send most Nigerians and every pregnant woman to secondary inspection !!! ...IAH Poe with long queue,bogus questions and unnecessary delays (((((