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Hello my Fellow Nairalanders,

I made it safely to the US at 31weeks gestational period via Qatar.

I must say am most grateful to God for a wonderful experience as well as all the preparatory advice gotten from this amazing platform.

So here is a summary of my experience at Houston CBP....

I had earlier gotten a b1/b2 visa with my husband when I was 3months pregnant but didnt tell my interviewer since he didnt ask. A month later we wrote to the embassy stating a change of intention;having considered the cost and benefits of birthing our child in the US, we were more than happy to take it on and even come for a re-interview if need be. The embassy replied the next day (a generic response I believe) that we are not obliged to tell them and entry into the US is solely dependent on the CBP's discretion to ascertain we can fute our medical bills.

I got my doctor's medical fitness to fly, Qatar 1 page expectant mothers' form filled by my doctor (since i was only about 30weeks) and also the FANN fitness to fly certificate gotten at the airport for 1500 naira ( the most important evidence for your travel fitness).

Discussion with 1st CBP Officer-

Officer: Y are you here?

My Husband: To have a vacation and have our baby

Officer: Where do u intend to stay?

My husband: My brother-in-law's at..... Houston

Officer: Where do u work and how much do you have?

My Husband: just about 9000 and i work for *****

Officer: How long is your visit?

Husband: I will stay 2weeks but my wife will be here for about 4months.

Officer: Y do you want to have your baby here?

Husband: Well, I can afford it and also for better medical care.

Officer: have you had any child here?
Husband and Wife: Oh no.. This is our First child.

Officer asks for our fingerprint and tells us to stand aside.Puts our international passports in a red file and calls another Officer to take us for secondary investigation.

2nd CBP Officer invites only wife into his office:

Officer: Hello maam, how are you?
Me: Great and you?

Officer : Fine and what are you here for?
Me: for a Vacation and to have my baby.

Officer: Are you aware of the costs and all?
Me : Oh yes. We have been in touch with a Dr and a Hospital and are more than happy to go ahead with it.

Officer: Where do you intend to stay?
Me: At my Brother's

Officer: How long is ur stay?
Me: My husband will be here for 2wks and den id stay about 4months as my due date is 0ctober...

Officer:I see this is your first child, Congratulations. I mean we are happy you decided to come for your medical care here but please ensure to clear all your bills and know you are not entitled to free care or insurance. Make sure to get a Zero Balance Receipt from your doctor and hospital. Upon your next visit, you may be denied entry if you have outstanding bills or no proof of payments.

Me: Okay. Thanks

Officer: do have a great stay and once again Congratulations.

Me: Smiling... Thanks.

Officer sees me off through the door and directs me to Agric inspection point.

He didnt ask to see any document ( that was simply an angel in disguise)but just for adequate preparation, I carried:

Printed Email Correspondence from my Doctor
Receipt of Payment to the Doctor
Hospital estimated Bill
Printed Email Correspondence from the Embassy for Change of Intent
Cash( 9000 worth)
Medical Fit to travel from my Doctor
FANN Fitness Certificate
Qatar 1 page Expectant Mother's Form (Since I was less than 32 weeks and single pregnancy)


I wish all pregnant women on this journey safe arrival into the US and Safe Delivery in Jesus Name Amen.


Take care

Pepe

Good Pm my dear NairaLanders,

I just heard about this forum and have read a couple of the past trends.

I am quite excited about getting your response on my issue.

Hubby and I just got our B1/B2 visa and we also intend to birth our baby in the US.

Although our intent for the application was Vacation as we just got married.

I am 16wks gone and have heard so many stories of pregnant women being bounced at the point of entry.(Please how do I go about this.)

I have also been advised to write the embassy of my additional plans or go through New york .

My fellow members pleas what would be the best strategy to adopt.

Thanks as u reply..

Pepe 4 Real