TheLeakyTribe:

All my questions above are what I'd have asked myself if I were in the same shoes. Eventually I'd have gone ahead to have the baby elsewhere, not in Nigeria (because I know it'll strengthen my case when I apply with a future pregnancy). Haven't said everything on my mind cos it's too long, but you get my drift. I really truly wish you the very best.

modath:



Just noticed the (m) now.. thought you are oestrogen laden like most of us here.

Also make sure not to pack those stuff that make it a sure thing to go for secondary inspection, cos there are times the main POE person may be "lenient" & open minded but getting picked up for secondary inspection could then throw up the bottleneck...

Best of luck & favour, anyway, anyhow, things go jell. Amin.

FFFB:
Hello Peeps ,

Pls kindly assist with where one can get PTA , seems have been everywhere , even called Stanbic headoffice and they said they sell for N280 Naira , I have been following through on information dropped on PTA and have contacted several banks , Pls kindly assist .

regards

chloe7:
Saying the truth kuku pays but the issue is some of these v.o's really can't discern who is sincere at times, I wish you all the best, so far jfk is the easiest POE make Una follow there and be prayerful at the same time hope for the best and worse, all the best, cheers!

LadyGuinivere:
Biko nu unu ewena iwe
Ejor Ma binu
Mbok eku yaresit
Abegi no vex
Chairmans and chairwomans
Is it that the past 200 years I have been on Nl, I have not touched a banker's life? That nobody has said LadyG , my bank is changing dollars codedly. I dey Lag. Come mae I hepp u change for you and your sister when u de travel with?!
Hm! Diaris God o!
Is beg I'm begging o!God bless u as PM me to cometo your branch

LadyGuinivere:

Was the visa cancelled? If you aren't sure, send an email and ask.

@allen congrats ma guy!

ajujuju:
Hello mommas n papas n future parents.

I hv known about this thread for a while but till yestrday i decided to just read and note. Im not a first time mum, infct im duebto hv my second child in may/june.

Heres my story:
2 years ago hubby n i applied for a visit visa and at d time i was abt 25weeks pregnant. I didnt state it in d form and did not volunteer at d interview. Interview went well and d VO dint even ask to see any documents. At POE i had no issues even tho i did not enter with hubby. I simply told d DHS officer that hubbycouldnt mak ot because of leave. I was let in. No questions asked. Had my child paic my bills and returned.
Even went on holiday again this time with d whole family before the visa expired.

Visa expired, hubby and I requested for dropbox and he was granted but i was asked to come for interview. At d interview:
V.O: when was ur last trip
Me: June 2015
V.O: ...and before that?
Me: 2013
V.O: how long?
Me: 3months, I had a baby.
(Officer types for what seems like eternity)
V.O: how come you did not inform us you were pregnant?
Me: because i was not asked at the interview
(Officer types for what seems like eternity)
V.O: but u knew and did not say
Excuses himself and goes to supervisor and returns and asks...and now y are you applying?
Me: to renew my visa incase i need to uae it again
V.O : ahh ha! Im sorry you do not qualify for visa bla bla bla..

I was disapointed n crushed especially because i knw my rights. Its not an offence to travel to give birth and theres a law against visa officers asking women about pregnancy or refusing to renew bcx they had a baby in d US.

Outraged, I walked away but felt crushed. A V.O desion cannot be challenged or appealled.
Finally talked myself into reapplying and prayed like hell.

Fast forward to my second interview and was glad to deal with a woman. Heres our conversation:
V.O: where are yu goin?
Me: houston
V.O: For
Me: Childbirth and vacation with my daughter
V.O: any docs correspondence?
Me: yes im using the same doc that birthed my first child
(I issue her correspondence and savings plan)
V.O: did you like the doc?
Me: yes he took care of me post partum
V.O: U paid with a credt card?
Me: No debit. All payments were made befre discharge from hospital.
V.O: Thank you, your visa will be granted, please pick up at ....and do pay all your bills as you did the last time.


The essense of my story is to encourage you all to try. A denial isnt equal to a ban unless u realĺy erred. Plus mayb if i was honeat n upfront the first time i wont have wasted 32k d second time. Be confident and say the truth. I knw hw it felt to be denied. And i knw how it feels when you let fear cripple you. Just try. Theres no harm.

Ps: my bill is abt 9k for cs (all inclusiv) im hoping to find a mom who can help with a cheaper bill in houston. I know hospitals and docs have been discussed and i knw u all want me to read...trust me iv bn reading for abt 2years bt the pages are far back and d price of dollar has changed. Someone help.

Bisoye82:


@Onlineise am so sorry about the denial, I know you already blamed yourself for taking that risk of interview but re apply and I pray that it will favourable in Jesus name.

LadyGuinivere:

Ha! This is a novel situation. You guys qualified for dropbox? You could have done drop. Box and gone for interview if called.Now u can't use dropbox again. Anyways no point beating a wounded horse.
Hm!
I'd there hasn't been any misrepresentation and she didn't break any laws while in the US, PLEASE reapply! Did she use any healthcare while she was there? Please be honest o! Cos this your story come be like where winch follow una go the interview.
In the column for why were you refused, you state all the things u posted earlier.
Pele

Meeracle:
Good afternoon everyone I renewed my visa today I didn't do drop box,went for interview I over stayed my visa after the person that was supposed to help me and Dh bring back the babies disappointed us a week to our departure even after we had bought her ticket.. I applied for extension on my own without a lawyer and made some calls ....I really don't want to go into details.. because of lookers..I just want to give thanks to God and to everyone @favoredgal your story made me not do the drop box.. Thanks..have a blessed day everyone.

teefex:


you make me laugh at mention of minnesota, u can try though. The cheapest I saw was 16k. Try allina hospital, HCMC, region hospital, university of minnesota hospital,freemonth,mayos clinic. Wish you all the best

zandora:


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