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Debbieeeeeee:
Please remember to carry all the documents(hard or soft copies) you think will support your case. Also, make sure to have your credit cards, cash, and other funds in case you are stopped and questioned about your reason for being in the USA to give birth. Depending on the port of entry you choose, you may or may not be subject to questioning. It's a bit of a gamble.

Doubleclazz:
Thanks Debbieeeeeee for this response. I’ll be going to Houston.

sheilchi:
Good Evening everyone,
Pls a quick question
Is it possible to book a one way ticket to the USA on a visit visa
?
I have been on this argument for long

Debbieeeeeee:
No airline will check you in on a one-way ticket with a visit visa to the USA.

Mamabella:
Goid say everyone. I hope you’re all doing well.

Please I need guidance from mamas who are versed in or have traveled from Lagos to US for birth tourism

1) Does it matter at port of entry whether you’re showing or not? And will it be easier if one goes before belly is showing: it doesn't matter whether you are showing or not. However the officer will ask you how long you are staying and when you answer 2 months they will ask why? you have to say the truth becasue f your luck is not with you that day then you can be turned back. Just be ready to show you can sponsor the trip and treatment

Baby is due in February,but I most likely will give birth in January as i will be going for an elective CS and was wondering about traveling in November or in December at 30 -34weeks

2) How soon can one travel back to nigeria after giving birth? Is 6 weeks after realistic or is this dependent on doctors approval. 6 weeks is normal for women travelling. infact I have seen 4 weeks. But it depends on whether your baby is healthy enough to travel

3) What are the documentations does one need to show at Point of entry? Most times they are most interested in you proving you can pay for the treatment and any other expenses

4) Any suggestions on good and affordable hospital options will really be appreciated as I dont have anyone at the US. what state are you staying going to

Mamabella:
Goid say everyone. I hope you’re all doing well.

Please I need guidance from mamas who are versed in or have traveled from Lagos to US for birth tourism

1) Does it matter at port of entry whether you’re showing or not? And will it be easier if one goes before belly is showing

Baby is due in February,but I most likely will give birth in January as i will be going for an elective CS and was wondering about traveling in November or in December at 30 -34weeks

2) How soon can one travel back to nigeria after giving birth? Is 6 weeks after realistic or is this dependent on doctors approval

3) What are the documentations does one need to show at Point of entry?

4) Any suggestions on good and affordable hospital options will really be appreciated as I dont have anyone at the US.

Nonkala:
Gdeven my pple
So I went to the interview on Jan 26, 2024 and was rejected the 3rd time. I had my first visa Jan 2014 and I stated birth and appeared very heavy, had another birth ending 2015. then 2nd visa tru drop box in 2016. Drop box for the 3rd visa in 2018 for child birth was returned and we were rejected(hubby , myself and first child) . This was that Trump admin most of those that birthed were refused. We appeared again 2019 and VO refused the 2nd time that it was beyond him. We applied in 2022 and got date Jan 2024 wch we went. VO asked wr we wr going to I said vacation Houston, somehow we landed on the birth matter again and she asked for all receipts and was typing, next she issued the blue paper and said rejection was based on the other 2 rejections. I insisted what was the reason so we address it, she said she is not in the position to guide me.
I wrote to the usatravelsoc email, insisting to know the reason for the rejections as we also don’t intend to migrate illegally as we have good income and UK and Canada visas too. The desk officer kept replying it was based on the blue paper wch is on home and financial ties. I have written d 5th mail and ended it wt the VO did not grant us a fair hearing as she can’t refuse us visas on financial ties wtout asking our source of income or looking at stmts. she is yet to respond ds 5th email
Pls what do u advise we do as some advised immigration lawyer, who knows an affordable lawyer that can handle this if it’ warrants a lawyer
Since then til now, our profile shows passport wt the embassy . Thanks

lollarojo:
Hello great Mamas in the house, i had my babies in the US in 2014 and in 2016 respectively and both visas i applied for the purpose of birthing. I was transparent with my dealing and i used Elpaso Texas with Dr Esparati. I have zero balances for both kids and never took any aid from the USA. Paid all bills to Zero Kobo. It’s been hell trying to renew since my last visa expired in 2017 from getting date to being rejected twice with no explanation. I have applied twice now and was rejected the last rejection was in December 2023 after waiting over 11months for appointment date. Am i doing something wrong or is anyone experiencing this? I’m as clean as i find it difficult to pay to get an earlier appointment date not cos of the money but cos i love to run far from anything not straight forward. I don’t know if to re apply or what to do. I have never used any agent for my applications. I’ve travelled to other countries in between this rejection. I need advice please and what to do. Like i said i have zero bills unpaid. Like i paid even the bills that came in the mail after i was back in nigeria afterbirth. I paid from here. So when i say zero bill i mean zero bills. And i didn’t take medic aid, i paid what i was charged out of pocket.

In terms of work I’m not doing bad so is my spouse and my status has changed way better from my last visas.

aestake:
No right to B1/B2 visas.

lollarojo:
please clarify

aestake:
Nobody is entitled to it.

lollarojo:
Where is the lie? Do put in mind i have Kids that are citizens and sooner or later will be heading for prep class and college in 5 - 6yrs time. That i need to be able to visit at will.

babyfaiz:
She finally made it. Thank God.

Background story + transcript.
She flew from lagos to Houston, of course with a 2 hr stop over in Istanbul. She got fit to fly from her hospital (medison) and the Turkish airline people said the fit to fully will suffice and no need for the FAAN medical (that one is 10,200 naira). Flight was delayed because of IT problem in aviation since last week. She finally left 2 hours late. Fast forward to IAH. I called her (had done e sim for her) and was educating her on what to say. I was praying fervently and waiting for her to call me. I was mostly scared because we didn’t say we were going to have our baby at the interview.
Cbp officer - How are you doing today? Why are you here and how long will you be staying? Wifey - over 2 months, be staying in Airbnb apartment until my family comes. Then we’ll be moving to a bigger place. Immediately she said child birth. The officer screamed and called another officer.
In secondary -
She met a lot of people and was asked to sit down ., to be cont

Hazardfan1:
Good evening house, please how can my wife get an early appointment date?

Summerbutterfly:
I had my baby in Houston Texas in 2022

Though I entered through New York to avoid any stress with CBP officers and it has hassle free.. spent less than 2 minutes and was stamped in. Went on to spend like 4 days in New York before traveling to Houston.

I’ve seen a few people asking about entry through Houston, please can we get feedback from people that entered through Houston ?

Planning to have baby number 2 in Texas again.

Thank you

Summerbutterfly:
I had my baby in Houston Texas in 2022

Though I entered through New York to avoid any stress with CBP officers and it has hassle free.. spent less than 2 minutes and was stamped in. Went on to spend like 4 days in New York before traveling to Houston.

I’ve seen a few people asking about entry through Houston, please can we get feedback from people that entered through Houston ?

Planning to have baby number 2 in Texas again.

Thank you

Mamabella:
Good afternoon everyone. Trust your day is going in great . Please I am looking on travelling in November/ Dec. Please what airline is best that doesnot disturb pregnant women with plenty questions and also is very considerate of one that is preggy .

Summerbutterfly:
I had my baby in Houston Texas in 2022

Though I entered through New York to avoid any stress with CBP officers and it has hassle free.. spent less than 2 minutes and was stamped in. Went on to spend like 4 days in New York before traveling to Houston.

I’ve seen a few people asking about entry through Houston, please can we get feedback from people that entered through Houston ?

Planning to have baby number 2 in Texas again.

Thank you

Mamabella:
Good morning everyone. Trust your day is going in great . Please I am looking on travelling in November. Please what airline is best that doesnot disturb pregnant women with plenty questions and also is very considerate of one that is preggy. Please sumbody should respond will be glad. Thank you

Mabttt:
Hi There,
Got into Houston (IAH) 1st week in October.
I had no interest in flying to another state and then connecting as I find that stressful.

I had no issues at immigration.

I was asked why I was there- mentioned holiday and baby.
Questions asked were
1. Doctors appointment
2. If any payment made (I had made a deposit)- showed him a receipt.
3. What I do for a living and what does hubby do
4. How I found the doctor
5. If I told them I was pregnant at interview - I said no because I have been doing drop box for years and he said cool.

Every other question was just from a gisting angle.
I had $9k and I didnt carry any food


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Mamabella:
. Wow congratulations thank you for your response. Please if I may ask what airline did you go with?

Mabttt:
Flew BA

Mamabella:
. Wow congratulations thank you for your response. Please if I may ask what airline did you go with?