emispackage: Good day guys... just got into houston. mehn, it was hectic. Came in with my husband. He was stamped in without stress. For me, they took me into a room for questioning o. As I told the guy I was pregnant. It was a terrifying one, esp as I saw a pregnant nigerian woman they were sending back. After waiting for a while, I was asked my intentions again. And was advised to stay away from any form of Govt funding and to keep all my receipts. With wat I experienced today, I don't think going wit ur husband changes anytin o. Cos the nigerian lady was there wit her husband too. He was stamped in but was told the they wld be deporting his wife back. Good luck to all the peeps traveln soon....cheers

nikkygal:

@Kenkelewu....Could you please give more details on your 'houston experience' at the POE? This will go a long way in helping undecided peeps in making a decision. As the Nos.1 entry point for peeps going to Elpaso is Houston....and it is noted for having cheaper hospitals compared to other cities.

emispackage: Good day guys... just got into houston. mehn, it was hectic. Came in with my husband. He was stamped in without stress. For me, they took me into a room for questioning o. As I told the guy I was pregnant. It was a terrifying one, esp as I saw a pregnant nigerian woman they were sending back. After waiting for a while, I was asked my intentions again. And was advised to stay away from any form of Govt funding and to keep all my receipts. With wat I experienced today, I don't think going wit ur husband changes anytin o. Cos the nigerian lady was there wit her husband too. He was stamped in but was told the they wld be deporting his wife back. Good luck to all the peeps traveln soon....cheers

kenkelewu:

Hmn, horrible experience. I was asked the purpose of my trip (I know it's a normal question at any point of entry, but I refer to this because your response is very important. It may determine what you will go through at the secondary inspection). I said I was there to spend my leave. I wasnt looking so preggers at 29wks, but I didnt over disguise either. The lady asked what kind of leave and I said my maternity leave. She asked how far gone I was and I told her. She then asked me to hold on, cos someone would check my papers.
I was there for about 7hrs without any word, until I overheard one black woman saying I'd be the 13th person they are deporting within 2 weeks and that they should begin the proceedings, that was when I began to panic. I prayed all the prayers I knew to pray, asking God for intervention. I was called in to begin deportation proceedings when I asked what my offence was. I wasnt told anything still, so I asked if coming in pregnant was a crime. The officer said no, but that my issue was more than that. I asked for clarification, then he told me that I was already pregnant before obtaining a visa.
I said yes and he said I didnt declare it at the embassy. I said the interview was short and it's believed that you only answer what you are asked. I told him to check the notes of my interview, that the closest thing to that was when I was asked if I plan to have a baby in the US, to which I responded that it was a probability. He asked why I didnt give a concrete answer and I told him that I had several reasons.
1. I had no clue what it entails cos it was an after thought. That wasnt the purpose of my visa application
2. I dont even know if it's somth I could afford as I had no info abt the cost
3. I didnt know if I was going to get a visa, cos the general belief was that when you are a Nigerian woman and pregnant at that, you dont stand a chance of getting a visa.
He said but I was asked if I plan to have the baby, I said no, he should check the notes well, it was if I plan to have a baby.
He asked for the contact details of my Dr. I said I had none, that I was trying to have a VBAC experience and I was coming in to see if it's possible. If not, I'd go back home, cos I'd have help recovering from another CS at home unlike in the US.
He said it's not possible to have a VBAC that I'd never find such a Dr cos his wife attempted to, but couldnt find one. He then asked if there was going to be any repercussion if I was deported. I said there's none, just that there's a chance I'd die cos of the high mortality rate. He said I had valid visas to other countries, why did I choose the US? I responded that being in the US is not a do or die for me, that I have options but just wanted a different birthing experience.
He asked how much I had on me, told him about 8k wt credit cards of our UK acc and 2 Nigerian banks.
He stated again that I'd never find a VBAC Dr and he left, said he had to report to his supervisor. He came back after about 15mins and told me to keep all receipts that I'd need them whenever I want to come in to d US.
I left dehydrated, hungry, tired and had the nightmares for several days, wondering what could have happened if God did not intervene

Harjeehbaday:

@kenkelewu,

Did you travel recently too? Was Houston your POE?

uchetobi: @emispackage ..thank God for safe entry
@ kenkelewu...na wa @ 29wks all that stress?

@ all a friend got in through houston this morning.....she flew united @32 weeks and her pregnancy was not detected at POE. She was asked what she was there for and she said vacation and they stamped her in for 6 months. I will get more details when she is settled


Another option for houston people is to ditch united and fly delta....come in through atlanta then take a connecting flight to houston

emispackage: My husband panicked too cos he was outside wit the husband of the lady to be deported. He said she was heavy wen they went for the interview. They didn't ask them if she was pregnant, that they just asked if they wld receive medicals wen they traveled and they said they had not decided yet. The custom guys just came out to tell him that his wife wld be deported. He wasn't even allowed to communicate wit his wife. He was just asked to go. I felt for him o! U guys need to see the relieve on my hubby's face wen I came out! Choi... it wasn't a pleasant experience. I tell u. Well God is faithful. For those going, just pray! God has neva failed.

omofred: My pple I arrived dallas yesterday,i left wit ba on Saturday nite,6hrs to heathrow and 10 hrs from london to dallas forth worth I am heavy looking and I was not asked any question I filled my migration form declared food items and I was stamped in 6months pls help me thank God ohh,d imigration guy just asked me if I have some 1 to pick me I said yes he said enjoy ur stay maddam and dat was it

omofred: My pple I arrived dallas yesterday,i left wit ba on Saturday nite,6hrs to heathrow and 10 hrs from london to dallas forth worth I am heavy looking and I was not asked any question I filled my migration form declared food items and I was stamped in 6months pls help me thank God ohh,d imigration guy just asked me if I have some 1 to pick me I said yes he said enjoy ur stay maddam and dat was it

mokeju: Just left the embassy... I wasnt given even though i was with my husband. All the best to the Elpaso team.. May God go with you all...

uchetobi: @omofred...praiiise the lord...that is indeed divine favor! Have a safe delivery dearie

@davidango...read the thread from the first page or go to the usa tourist visa page to get more insights

@classichique...yes to all your questions...if you have more than 10k you will be asked aside to declare and maybe questioned...with big belle you dont want anything to draw attention to yourself....mastercard and visacard will work well and most hopsitals and shops if not all will have a pos machine....gd luck

classichique: Peeps pls what's the best way 2carry extra money? I already read in previouss posts that u shld carry cash of abit less than 10k dollars, maybe 9k5 or 9k9 sso u don't have 2declare. But what about extra money in card. D naija atm cards work? I have gtb savings, fcmb savings n current. Inside which of dese accunts iss best 2keep my oda mneys dat'll be most accessible? Also can I pay 4goods bout or hosspital fees by swiping any of these cards? Can I withdraw dollars from deir atms even tho these accounts r naira accounts? Pls advise

mokeju: We greeted the Officer ( a female)
Officer: When do you intend to travel
Us: December
Officer: Who are you visiting?
Us: My uncle
Officer: where do you work?
US: We responded
Officer: How long have you been working with the organisation?
Us:We responded
Officer: where do you intend to visit?
Us: Oklahoma and Texas
Officer: Have you travelled out of the country before?
Us: Wife (YEs, UK and Switzerland, Hubby, NO)
Officer: am sorry your application is not successful this time..
Us: we left

omofred: My pple I arrived dallas yesterday,i left wit ba on Saturday nite,6hrs to heathrow and 10 hrs from london to dallas forth worth I am heavy looking and I was not asked any question I filled my migration form declared food items and I was stamped in 6months pls help me thank God ohh,d imigration guy just asked me if I have some 1 to pick me I said yes he said enjoy ur stay maddam and dat was it