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Zigmaprof:
Hi Everyone. Pls can someone add me to the WhatsApp group for giving birth in the US. My email is evegomina@gmail.com. Will follow the WhatsApp link from the email. Thanks

There's no WhatsApp group from this thread

It's unfortunate that this forum is gradually grinding to a halt

borryworld:
swag in .........part 6. I pray we all find favour.

Wait, is this about Nigerians intentionally having anchor babies?! Isn't that illegal?!?!

dere5:
It's unfortunate that this forum is gradually grinding to a halt

People aren’t just saying their plans publicly anymore. The publicity of the whole thing led to its halt.

Yes you can as you have already used it for the original intent, go do your thing quietly.

Mamaiyanu:
Please is there anyone using their previous B1/B2 visas gotten before pregnancy to go and give birth recently? I have a valid US visa and I have travelled with it twice before. Can I use it to give birth? If not, what are my options? Do I send letter of intent or do I request for another interview?

Please help guys

whatsapp groups have killed it.

Summerbutterfly:
Good evening house,

Please we should not allow the good work of this thread die down.

People hardly share their experiences anymore, from the visa interview, travel process, birth story and baby’s documents.

lets Continue to share our experiences as people may benefit from it.
Nairaland taught me alot back in 2022 when I had my baby and I'm grateful for that


Thank
You

Guys please I need advice for my mother in law, In 2019 she went to the US and she told them she doesnt know anyone she is just going for visit she got approved. But the truth is her daughter leaves there. SHE is suppose to be schooling but she got married , that was why she didnt declare. Fastforward to 2021 her daughter got her US passport. so my mother-in-law applied to the US and filled she knows someone but she was denied based on her previous lie of not knowing anyone ... She has now reapplied and her interview is in march. I need advise on how she can right her wrong.

chibertha:
whatsapp groups have killed it.

Even WhatsApp groups have died out. In September and October 2025, there was a wave of visa revocations that affected many people who gave birth in the USA, and their spouses or anyone linked to their visas were not spared either. This has slowed the whole process. These days, most people no longer mention when they go to give birth, which is why I’m surprised some are flaunting that they’re in the USA to give birth now, especially when the tides are crazy with the current administration.

Good day everyone,

I’m here to share my story. I’m grateful that it ended in praise. Let me start by saying that I’m glad I joined this group almost 10 years ago. Back then, everyone here always advised dealing with immigration honestly, and that really helped in my case.

Secondly, if you have given birth in the U.S. before and you don’t have any urgent business there, try to stay away from the U.S. entirely , embassy or otherwise till this era is over. Also, if you know you might flout immigration rules or may not be able to properly inform the embassy of your plans, it may be better to consider another country to give birth to your child.

Here’s my story.

Last year, my mum applied for a visa via Dropbox (she has had several U.S. visas before). She was later called for an interview. My mum is very elderly and has started to forget things lately, so I accompanied her to the embassy. I did not apply for a visa; I simply went with her.

When we got there, the consular officer decided to interview me instead. I respectfully declined to be interviewed, but she refused. I considered walking out, but she already had both my passport and my mum’s passport with her. (I had to bring my passport in order to enter the embassy with my mum.) She told me it was too late to decline the interview.

Anyway, I decided to respond to her questions because I didn’t know what she might put on my record if I refused. She asked if I had any of my children in the U.S. I had no reason to lie, so I said yes. She asked when, and I said 2021. She then said that according to the rules, after 2020 you cannot give birth in the U.S. on a visitor (B1/B2) visa.

I explained that I had sent a letter of intent to the embassy at the time and that they informed me it was okay to proceed because I had medical complications. I had previously lost a pregnancy and was on the verge of losing the one I was carrying.

She said I was lying. She then pulled out a white paper (I used to think white paper was a good sign at the U.S. embassy until that day) and issued me a permanent ban from entering the U.S. I was shocked. It felt like a civilian being hit by a military-grade stray bullet. It wasn’t even my interview ,how on earth did I end up with a ban?

I tried to explain that she should allow me to retrieve evidence of the letter of intent I had sent to the embassy, but she refused. So I simply asked, “Is that all?” and walked away. The entire situation felt very strange.

When I got home, I decided to get a lawyer. I explained everything, and we began the process. We gathered all the documents and even swore an affidavit. The lawyer sent the documents to the embassy via mail and email. We CC’d every U.S. embassy email address in Nigeria and even some outside Nigeria.

They didn’t respond for almost two months. We sent a reminder still no response. So I started sending reminders every other week. At that point, the worst had already happened, so I felt I had nothing to lose.

About three months later, we finally received a response saying they couldn’t do anything because the consular officer had added a “no waiver” clause to my ban. I still didn’t give up.

I composed another email explaining everything that happened that day, attached all the documents from my lawyer again, and sent it.

A month later, they responded saying I should apply for a visa, pay the fee, schedule an appointment, and come to the embassy. They said whichever consular officer I met would determine whether I could receive a waiver.

I wasn’t sure I wanted to go through that process, especially given the uncertainty of the outcome in this era we are in. I had already lost hope, so I stopped emailing them.

About five months later, while I was praying, I felt strongly that I should send another email. In that email, I asked them to please investigate the matter again. I explained once more that I had informed the embassy of my intention to give birth in the U.S. because of my medical complications.

I also told them I had a clean immigration record. I had previously held over 10 U.S. visas. I had studied in the U.S., and I even once had a work permit that I never used because I wanted to return to my own country. I also mentioned that I had several UK and Canadian visas, as well as visas from other countries.

I explained how the ban had affected my career because many of my professional trainings require international travel, and I would have to declare the ban when applying for visas. I told them that my goal was not necessarily to obtain a U.S. visa , i simply wanted the ban removed so I could move forward with my life and career.

A few days later, I received an email saying that the ban had been removed from my record. They explained that the reason they reversed the decision was because they found evidence that I had indeed sent a letter of intent to the embassy. However, the embassy had provided me with incorrect information at the time. They said I should have been told that giving birth in the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa was not permitted. Because of this, they decided to remove the ban.

I was completely shocked.

I’m grateful that I listened to the people on this platform years ago who insisted that I send a letter of intent to the embassy. That single step ended up saving my case.

I don’t know how this story might help someone else, but this was my experience.

Kemo88:
Good day everyone,

I’m here to share my story. I’m grateful that it ended in praise. Let me start by saying that I’m glad I joined this group almost 10 years ago. Back then, everyone here always advised dealing with immigration honestly, and that really helped in my case.

Secondly, if you have given birth in the U.S. before and you don’t have any urgent business there, try to stay away from the U.S. entirely , embassy or otherwise. Also, if you know you might flout immigration rules or may not be able to properly inform the embassy of your plans, it may be better to consider another country to give birth to your child.

Here’s my story.

Last year, my mum applied for a visa via Dropbox (she has had several U.S. visas before). She was later called for an interview. My mum is very elderly and has started to forget things lately, so I accompanied her to the embassy. I did not apply for a visa; I simply went with her.

When we got there, the consular officer decided to interview me instead. I respectfully declined to be interviewed, but she refused. I considered walking out, but she already had both my passport and my mum’s passport with her. (I had to bring my passport in order to enter the embassy with my mum.) She told me it was too late to decline the interview.

Anyway, I decided to respond to her questions because I didn’t know what she might put on my record if I refused. She asked if I had any of my children in the U.S. I had no reason to lie, so I said yes. She asked when, and I said 2021. She then said that according to the rules, after 2020 you cannot give birth in the U.S. on a visitor (B1/B2) visa.

I explained that I had sent a letter of intent to the embassy at the time and that they informed me it was okay to proceed because I had medical complications. I had previously lost a pregnancy and was on the verge of losing the one I was carrying.

She said I was lying. She then pulled out a white paper (I used to think white paper was a good sign at the U.S. embassy until that day) and issued me a permanent ban from entering the U.S. I was shocked. It felt like a civilian being hit by a military-grade stray bullet. It wasn’t even my interview ,how on earth did I end up with a ban?

I tried to explain that she should allow me to retrieve evidence of the letter of intent I had sent to the embassy, but she refused. So I simply asked, “Is that all?” and walked away. The entire situation felt very strange.

When I got home, I decided to get a lawyer. I explained everything, and we began the process. We gathered all the documents and even swore an affidavit. The lawyer sent the documents to the embassy via mail and email. We CC’d every U.S. embassy email address in Nigeria and even some outside Nigeria.

They didn’t respond for almost two months. We sent a reminder still no response. So I started sending reminders every other week. At that point, the worst had already happened, so I felt I had nothing to lose.

About three months later, we finally received a response saying they couldn’t do anything because the consular officer had added a “no waiver” clause to my ban. I still didn’t give up.

I composed another email explaining everything that happened that day, attached all the documents from my lawyer again, and sent it.

A month later, they responded saying I should apply for a visa, pay the fee, schedule an appointment, and come to the embassy. They said whichever consular officer I met would determine whether I could receive a waiver.

I wasn’t sure I wanted to go through that process, especially given the uncertainty of the outcome in this era we are in. I had already lost hope, so I stopped emailing them.

About five months later, while I was praying, I felt strongly that I should send another email. In that email, I asked them to please investigate the matter again. I explained once more that I had informed the embassy of my intention to give birth in the U.S. because of my medical complications.

I also told them I had a clean immigration record. I had previously held over 10 U.S. visas. I had studied in the U.S., and I even once had a work permit that I never used because I wanted to return to my own country. I also mentioned that I had several UK and Canadian visas, as well as visas from other countries.

I explained how the ban had affected my career because many of my professional trainings require international travel, and I would have to declare the ban when applying for visas. I told them that my goal was not necessarily to obtain a U.S. visa , i simply wanted the ban removed so I could move forward with my life and career.

A few days later, I received an email saying that the ban had been removed from my record. They explained that the reason they reversed the decision was because they found evidence that I had indeed sent a letter of intent to the embassy. However, the embassy had provided me with incorrect information at the time. They said I should have been told that giving birth in the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa was not permitted. Because of this, they decided to remove the ban.

I was completely shocked.

I’m grateful that I listened to the people on this platform years ago who insisted that I send a letter of intent to the embassy. That single step ended up saving my case.

I don’t know how this story might help someone else, but this was my experience.

Wow, such great news
It hurts when you tell the truth and someone insists it's a lie.
This brings back memories for me, took 4yrs.

Let me share from a verse in Psalm 37.6
..He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun

Kemo88, I am very sorry for the entire situation you endured, especially since you didn't expect to face such an experience. If prejudice hadn't been a factor, why would she insist on interviewing you when your visit to the embassy was only as an escort, not for an interview? Still, I’m relieved that the ban on your record has finally been lifted and your persistence helped out big time. I feel upset about this witch hunt targeting Nigerians who have had babies in the USA. I’ve spoken with women of other nationalities who also had their babies in the US, and they aren’t facing such harsh scrutiny. It’s heartbreaking that things have come to this. Nigeria’s struggling economy seems to have only made it easier for these injustices to occur. Holding a Nigerian passport in this day and age almost feels like a death sentence.

Debbieeeeeee:
Kemo88, I am very sorry for the entire situation you endured, especially since you didn't expect to face such an experience. If prejudice hadn't been a factor, why would she insist on interviewing you when your visit to the embassy was only as an escort, not for an interview? Still, I’m relieved that the ban on your record has finally been lifted and your persistence helped out big time. I feel upset about this witch hunt targeting Nigerians who have had babies in the USA. I’ve spoken with women of other nationalities who also had their babies in the US, and they aren’t facing such harsh scrutiny. It’s heartbreaking that things have come to this. Nigeria’s struggling economy seems to have only made it easier for these injustices to occur. Holding a Nigerian passport in this day and age almost feels like a death sentence.

Did they pay the full amount? I think the major issue we have are the people that used the benefits they weren't supposed to use. It was the norm for years until the clampdown. Just like the overstay issues.

It was horrible, especially since I did everything honestly and openly. I declared everything I was supposed to. If the embassy had said I shouldn’t go back then, I would have gone to another country with good healthcare, such as Canada.

If they are truly targeting Nigerians, then that’s very sad ….especially because, unlike some of our international counterparts who leave their hospital bills unpaid, we Nigerians pay our bills. I paid about $32,000 on that particular missionary journey due to the complications I had. I remember telling my friend back then to also send an email to the embassy declaring her intent and she was hesitant. Imagine if I hadn’t informed the embassy there would have been no way for me to sort this out.

Some might say , “and so what if I get a permanent ban, it by force to go to the U.S.?” But a ban affects you for life, as you would always have to declare it when applying for visas to other countries. It’s a question on almost every country’s visa application form.

Debbieeeeeee:
Kemo88, I am very sorry for the entire situation you endured, especially since you didn't expect to face such an experience. If prejudice hadn't been a factor, why would she insist on interviewing you when your visit to the embassy was only as an escort, not for an interview? Still, I’m relieved that the ban on your record has finally been lifted and your persistence helped out big time. I feel upset about this witch hunt targeting Nigerians who have had babies in the USA. I’ve spoken with women of other nationalities who also had their babies in the US, and they aren’t facing such harsh scrutiny. It’s heartbreaking that things have come to this. Nigeria’s struggling economy seems to have only made it easier for these injustices to occur. Holding a Nigerian passport in this day and age almost feels like a death sentence.

Not in all cases ma’m. In my case , I paid my bills in full. If you track back here you will see where I asked on this platform back then that I was offered a form of financial assistance(a type that the hospital assured me was ok for my status). People here adviced me not to take it and I did not take it. Because any money taken in the U.S. is tax payers money. Part of the documents I attached to the embassy to challenge this ban , was evidence of full payment for both missionary journeys I had done in the past. I didn’t even go to a cheap state or cheap place. I paid 32k dollars in full!!! I say “not cheap “ because The state I went doesn’t even give the usual self-pay discount. I’m glad I didn’t use tax Payers money otherwise this ban would not have been removed .

I hope my post will really help people be truthful in immigration processes.

flourishing247:
Did they pay the full amount? I think the major issue we have are the people that used the benefits they weren't supposed to use. It was the norm for years until the clampdown. Just like the overstay issues.

Kemo88:
Good day everyone,

I’m here to share my story. I’m grateful that it ended in praise. Let me start by saying that I’m glad I joined this group almost 10 years ago. Back then, everyone here always advised dealing with immigration honestly, and that really helped in my case.

Secondly, if you have given birth in the U.S. before and you don’t have any urgent business there, try to stay away from the U.S. entirely , embassy or otherwise till this era is over. Also, if you know you might flout immigration rules or may not be able to properly inform the embassy of your plans, it may be better to consider another country to give birth to your child.

Here’s my story.

Last year, my mum applied for a visa via Dropbox (she has had several U.S. visas before). She was later called for an interview. My mum is very elderly and has started to forget things lately, so I accompanied her to the embassy. I did not apply for a visa; I simply went with her.

When we got there, the consular officer decided to interview me instead. I respectfully declined to be interviewed, but she refused. I considered walking out, but she already had both my passport and my mum’s passport with her. (I had to bring my passport in order to enter the embassy with my mum.) She told me it was too late to decline the interview.

Anyway, I decided to respond to her questions because I didn’t know what she might put on my record if I refused. She asked if I had any of my children in the U.S. I had no reason to lie, so I said yes. She asked when, and I said 2021. She then said that according to the rules, after 2020 you cannot give birth in the U.S. on a visitor (B1/B2) visa.

I explained that I had sent a letter of intent to the embassy at the time and that they informed me it was okay to proceed because I had medical complications. I had previously lost a pregnancy and was on the verge of losing the one I was carrying.

She said I was lying. She then pulled out a white paper (I used to think white paper was a good sign at the U.S. embassy until that day) and issued me a permanent ban from entering the U.S. I was shocked. It felt like a civilian being hit by a military-grade stray bullet. It wasn’t even my interview ,how on earth did I end up with a ban?

I tried to explain that she should allow me to retrieve evidence of the letter of intent I had sent to the embassy, but she refused. So I simply asked, “Is that all?” and walked away. The entire situation felt very strange.

When I got home, I decided to get a lawyer. I explained everything, and we began the process. We gathered all the documents and even swore an affidavit. The lawyer sent the documents to the embassy via mail and email. We CC’d every U.S. embassy email address in Nigeria and even some outside Nigeria.

They didn’t respond for almost two months. We sent a reminder still no response. So I started sending reminders every other week. At that point, the worst had already happened, so I felt I had nothing to lose.

About three months later, we finally received a response saying they couldn’t do anything because the consular officer had added a “no waiver” clause to my ban. I still didn’t give up.

I composed another email explaining everything that happened that day, attached all the documents from my lawyer again, and sent it.

A month later, they responded saying I should apply for a visa, pay the fee, schedule an appointment, and come to the embassy. They said whichever consular officer I met would determine whether I could receive a waiver.

I wasn’t sure I wanted to go through that process, especially given the uncertainty of the outcome in this era we are in. I had already lost hope, so I stopped emailing them.

About five months later, while I was praying, I felt strongly that I should send another email. In that email, I asked them to please investigate the matter again. I explained once more that I had informed the embassy of my intention to give birth in the U.S. because of my medical complications.

I also told them I had a clean immigration record. I had previously held over 10 U.S. visas. I had studied in the U.S., and I even once had a work permit that I never used because I wanted to return to my own country. I also mentioned that I had several UK and Canadian visas, as well as visas from other countries.

I explained how the ban had affected my career because many of my professional trainings require international travel, and I would have to declare the ban when applying for visas. I told them that my goal was not necessarily to obtain a U.S. visa , i simply wanted the ban removed so I could move forward with my life and career.

A few days later, I received an email saying that the ban had been removed from my record. They explained that the reason they reversed the decision was because they found evidence that I had indeed sent a letter of intent to the embassy. However, the embassy had provided me with incorrect information at the time. They said I should have been told that giving birth in the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa was not permitted. Because of this, they decided to remove the ban.

I was completely shocked.

I’m grateful that I listened to the people on this platform years ago who insisted that I send a letter of intent to the embassy. That single step ended up saving my case.

I don’t know how this story might help someone else, but this was my experience.

It will definitely help a lot of people, credit to you for not giving up.

Kemo88:
Not in all cases ma’m. In my case , I paid my bills in full. If you track back here you will see where I asked on this platform back then that I was offered a form of financial assistance(a type that the hospital assured me was ok for my status). People here adviced me not to take it and I did not take it. Because any money taken in the U.S. is tax payers money. Part of the documents I attached to the embassy to challenge this ban , was evidence of full payment for both missionary journeys I had done in the past. I didn’t even go to a cheap state or cheap place. I paid 32k dollars in full!!! I say “not cheap “ because The state I went doesn’t even give the usual self-pay discount. I’m glad I didn’t use tax Payers money otherwise this ban would not have been removed .

I hope my post will really help people be truthful in immigration processes.

Thats it. Doing the right thing always pays years to come. My friends got banned too. I warned them but they kept arguing with me. Ine was even deported. I'm happy everything worked put for you. Thank you for sharing your experience.

So people who have given birth in the U.S. in the past are getting banned a lot? I didn’t know o. Hope they have intent letter to the embassy. I think if you have ever gone on child birth journey to the U.S., just stay away from the U.S. entirely this period. They can bring up anything and reversing these things are not easy at all

flourishing247:
Thats it. Doing the right thing always pays years to come. My friends got banned too. I warned them but they kept arguing with me. Ine was even deported. I'm happy everything worked put for you. Thank you for sharing your experience.

Kemo88:
So people who have given birth in the U.S. in the past are getting banned a lot? I didn’t know o. Hope they have intent letter to the embassy. I think if you have ever gone on child birth journey to the U.S., just stay away from the U.S. entirely this period. They can bring up anything and reversing these things are not easy at all

Yes @ ban. A lot of them don't get visas anymore. They even question long stays of many years ago nowadays. The only saving grace for people is the truth. Never lie on your applications.

flourishing247:
Did they pay the full amount? I think the major issue we have are the people that used the benefits they weren't supposed to use. It was the norm for years until the clampdown. Just like the overstay issues.

They may never write it in blunt terms, but the pattern is there. The wording is always careful, yet Nigerians with prior U.S. childbirth history appear to face a level of scrutiny that often ends in refusal even after they provide all requested evidence. That is why many of us do not see this as coincidence. Yes the people who I know that were affected paid in full.

Kemo88:
Not in all cases ma’m. In my case , I paid my bills in full. If you track back here you will see where I asked on this platform back then that I was offered a form of financial assistance(a type that the hospital assured me was ok for my status). People here adviced me not to take it and I did not take it. Because any money taken in the U.S. is tax payers money. Part of the documents I attached to the embassy to challenge this ban , was evidence of full payment for both missionary journeys I had done in the past. I didn’t even go to a cheap state or cheap place. I paid 32k dollars in full!!! I say “not cheap “ because The state I went doesn’t even give the usual self-pay discount. I’m glad I didn’t use tax Payers money otherwise this ban would not have been removed .

I hope my post will really help people be truthful in immigration processes.

Gbam!

flourishing247:
Did they pay the full amount? I think the major issue we have are the people that used the benefits they weren't supposed to use. It was the norm for years until the clampdown. Just like the overstay issues.

The problem is that this is no longer just about people who used benefits improperly or left bills unpaid. There are people who paid in full, brought proof, and still faced the same scrutiny and refusals. That is why many of us are saying this goes beyond the usual excuse of unpaid bills or overstay. Once people who complied fully are still being treated this way, it starts to look like a broader clampdown affecting Nigerians in this category, not just defaulters.

Kemo88:
Not in all cases ma’m. In my case , I paid my bills in full. If you track back here you will see where I asked on this platform back then that I was offered a form of financial assistance(a type that the hospital assured me was ok for my status). People here adviced me not to take it and I did not take it. Because any money taken in the U.S. is tax payers money. Part of the documents I attached to the embassy to challenge this ban , was evidence of full payment for both missionary journeys I had done in the past. I didn’t even go to a cheap state or cheap place. I paid 32k dollars in full!!! I say “not cheap “ because The state I went doesn’t even give the usual self-pay discount. I’m glad I didn’t use tax Payers money otherwise this ban would not have been removed .

I hope my post will really help people be truthful in immigration processes.

This is precisely the point. She paid in full, did not take taxpayer-funded assistance, provided evidence, and still ended up banned until she challenged it, then clearly this is not just about defaulters or abuse of benefits. People need to stop oversimplifying a pattern they have not personally experienced.

Debbieeeeeee:
The problem is that this is no longer just about people who used benefits improperly or left bills unpaid. There are people who paid in full, brought proof, and still faced the same scrutiny and refusals. That is why many of us are saying this goes beyond the usual excuse of unpaid bills or overstay. Once people who complied fully are still being treated this way, it starts to look like a broader clampdown affecting Nigerians in this category, not just defaulters.

Did they apply for medical visa or send change of intent letters? You know change of intent was acceptable for sometime then they stopped honouring it.

The aggression that day at the U.S. embassy was so palpable. They refused or banned everyone there , men, women, adults, and even children. It was ridiculous.

I think a major reason they are banning women who had kids in the U.S. is because a ban on your record means you cannot apply for any type of visa, and you certainly cannot apply for an immigrant visa (a green card or otherwise).

Don’t forget that as the parent of a U.S. citizen, it is only a matter of time …once your child turns 18 and has paid taxes for at least three years (making them 21) , before your child can file for a green card for you.

However, this becomes almost impossible if you have a permanent ban on your record.

Debbieeeeeee:
This is precisely the point. She paid in full, did not take taxpayer-funded assistance, provided evidence, and still ended up banned until she challenged it, then clearly this is not just about defaulters or abuse of benefits. People need to stop oversimplifying a pattern they have not personally experienced.

justwise:
It will definitely help a lot of people, credit to you for not giving up.

check your mail please 🙏

Kemo88:
The aggression that day at the U.S. embassy was so palpable. They refused or banned everyone there , men, women, adults, and even children. It was ridiculous.

I think a major reason they are banning women who had kids in the U.S. is because a ban on your record means you cannot apply for any type of visa, and you certainly cannot apply for an immigrant visa (a green card or otherwise).

Don’t forget that as the parent of a U.S. citizen, it is only a matter of time …once your child turns 18 and has paid taxes for at least three years (making them 21) , before your child can file for a green card for you.

However, this becomes almost impossible if you have a permanent ban on your record.

Your account of that day says a lot on its own. People may debate the motive, but the pattern of aggressive and sweeping refusals is hard to ignore.

flourishing247:
Did they apply for medical visa or send change of intent letters? You know change of intent was acceptable for sometime then they stopped honouring it.

This is true

Kemo88:
The aggression that day at the U.S. embassy was so palpable. They refused or banned everyone there , men, women, adults, and even children. It was ridiculous.

I think a major reason they are banning women who had kids in the U.S. is because a ban on your record means you cannot apply for any type of visa, and you certainly cannot apply for an immigrant visa (a green card or otherwise).

Don’t forget that as the parent of a U.S. citizen, it is only a matter of time …once your child turns 18 and has paid taxes for at least three years (making them 21) , before your child can file for a green card for you.

However, this becomes almost impossible if you have a permanent ban on your record.

Typically a ban shouldn't prevent you getting an immigrant visa. Most bans are timed 3,5,10yrs.
A permanent ban is typically for severe violations like crime, fraud misrepresentation.

Why consulates would give permanent bans to those going for childbirth even if they didn't pay in full is way to aggressive.

Payment plan and evidence of sticking to it should be enough or last last 3 yr nam

I think a permanent ban affects your immigrant visa….. anyway, Me I even paid in full( 32k dollars). I informed the embassy before going (through a letter of intent). I declared where I should. I was truthful and honest to the core after all that was my 10th or 11th US visa and that was my second missionary journey. It wasn’t even at the embassy for an interview that day. I just escorted someone lol. I still got a permanent ban saying I used a B1/B2 visa for child birth after 2020 (when it was discontinued) .. therefore I misrepresented myself by doing that (saying my visa is for one thing and using it for another) hence the permanent ban. If it didn’t happen to me, I would have thought the story was a lie
It took sweat,money and time to challenge it. But I did and I’m glad it was taken off. I’m glad I sent the letter of intent too. That was the proof that I didn’t misrepresent anything. Thank God

Taal17:
Typically a ban shouldn't prevent you getting an immigrant visa. Most bans are timed 3,5,10yrs.
A permanent ban is typically for severe violations like crime, fraud misrepresentation.

Why consulates would give permanent bans to those going for childbirth even if they didn't pay in full is way to aggressive.

Payment plan and evidence of sticking to it should be enough or last last 3 yr nam

Kemo88:
I think a permanent ban affects your immigrant visa….. anyway, Me I even paid in full( 32k dollars). I informed the embassy before going (through a letter of intent). I declared where I should. I was truthful and honest to the core after all that was my 10th or 11th US visa and that was my second missionary journey. It wasn’t even at the embassy for an interview that day. I just escorted someone lol. I still got a permanent ban saying I used a B1/B2 visa for child birth after 2020 (when it was discontinued) .. therefore I misrepresented myself by doing that (saying my visa is for one thing and using it for another) hence the permanent ban. If it didn’t happen to me, I would have thought the story was a lie
It took sweat,money and time to challenge it. But I did and I’m glad it was taken off. I’m glad I sent the letter of intent too. That was the proof that I didn’t misrepresent anything. Thank God

Thank God the ban was revoked. I wouldn't advise any body I know to apply for a US visa at the moment cause their hostility is legendary