Happymum:
Finally gotten the chance to give my testimony, I had my twins @ MIHS a boy and a girl, birth certificate, U.S. Passport and Nigerian visa ready on time and we were back to Nigeria just few days short of one month. It's been a busy period running around with my toddler and the twins but I had to squeeze out time to say a big thank you to this forum . Please my friend needs to go too but is scared she will get denied if she applies for visa with doctores para letters, she applied in January with her husband for vacation and they were denied. She is wondering if to apply with her husband and mother now or just her mother. I told her about this forum and she pleaded that I plead with you guys to advice her. Thanks

congrats on the twins....

for your friend, encourage her to read up....to avoid another denial

Happymum:
Finally gotten the chance to give my testimony, I had my twins @ MIHS a boy and a girl, birth certificate, U.S. Passport and Nigerian visa ready on time and we were back to Nigeria just few days short of one month. It's been a busy period running around with my toddler and the twins but I had to squeeze out time to say a big thank you to this forum . Please my friend needs to go too but is scared she will get denied if she applies for visa with doctores para letters, she applied in January with her husband for vacation and they were denied. She is wondering if to apply with her husband and mother now or just her mother. I told her about this forum and she pleaded that I plead with you guys to advice her. Thanks

congratulations on your double blessings can't wait for my DW to put to bed. ...@what week did you deliver and via...VD or CS. ..
thank God....happy for you

Don't no where I have gone wrong too was at Lagos embassy today and interview goes dis way.
Me.gm
Vo. Gm
Vo. Where are you going
Me. Houston Texas
Vo.for wat purpose
Me.to give birth to my baby
Vo.why do u want to birth in us
Me.for better health care
Vo.wat do u do
Me.I own a fashion store
Vo. How much do u take home at the end of the month apart from the sales money
Me.200 to 250k
Vo.are u married
Me. Yes with kids
Vo.have you travel before
Me. No
Vo. Am sorry you are not qualified for the visa.
No document checked no question abt Dr or hubby asked

firsttymum:
The Lord that does what no man can do.... How excellent is His name.

I'm a Mother... I give God the praise.

Big congrats dear. Wish you all the joy of motherhood. Kisses to LO

Awwww! congrats Firsttymum, my love to ur LO.

Hi everyone, my friend needs to go too but is scared she will get denied if she applies for visa with doctores para letters, she applied in January with her husband for vacation and they were denied. She is wondering if to apply with her husband and mother now or just her mother. I told her about this forum and she pleaded that I plead with you guys to advice her. Thanks

Thanks to this forum that helped me a lot, I want to share my POE experience.

Am now in New Jersey, flew Lufthansa through abuja on 7th November in my 35 weeks plus 4 days to Germany then Newark final destination. At Abuja airport after my fit to fly was asked, I was made to go to d airport health for my BP and Co. My BP was hi Sha but the doctor concealed it and as me to relax.. As per JJC my blood don hi.. Lol

Flight to Germany was gud but was among d randomly selected for another security check at Germany, dat didn't take up to 10 mins, waited for 5 hrs plus for my connecting flight to Newark.

Got to Newark at 1:45pm, very long que for the Immigration checks but it didn't take up to 15 mins to get to my turn. And it goes

OFFICER- what are u here for
ME- child birth

OFFICER- how long are u staying?

ME- going back January ending

OFFICER- whose paying for bills

ME- my husband

OFFICER- where is he?

ME- Nigeria

OFFICER- so he's sending the money

ME- yes

OFFICER- where are you staying

ME- with a friend she's outside

OFFICER- how much do you have here

ME-1200 dollars, which I made to show him but he said not to worry since it's not up to 10000 dollars

OFFICER- place ur right hand and ur face shld face d camera and enjoy your stay

ME- is dat all?

OFFICER- Yes, do u have luggage? I said yes and he showed me where to go pick my bag.

No single document was asked, no secondary inspection but was at agriculture cos of d indomie and milk I declared. When it was my turn for dem to open my bag, I guess they felt lazy all of a sudden cos de asked is dat all that you have in there? I said yes and they said don't worry ma'am pick ur bag and go. Dat was all ooo... This is what I call favour frm above.
I decided to say the truth and honestly part of me was ready to come back if bounced back.

Aside the workers at d airport, I was d only black face I saw at d POE.. Met with a preggy Mahmah that we boarded same flight frm abuja, she was going to Houston and later chatted me about how she was stressed at d POE and that a woman was turned back to Nigeria as well...

At the end it's God's grace. Thanks every one. Waiting for little one to arrive.

Forgot to mention was stamped in just B2 and nothing else, don't know what that means.

yokus:
Congrats Firstty Mum... it is the best feeling in the world to hold ur mini one. God bless u guys
Shanaka29 pele ooo... chei, e no easy o. Na kuku Dr.F letter dey comprehensive enough.
Stl w8n on Arik air experiences, im not up to 30wks, but any advice.

Check my posts I had Arik experience

Congrats firstymum on ur safe delivery...God be praised.
Congrats to you Happymum on your beautiful twins!!
All your friend needs to do is read up the thread so she can have a complete picture of what the entire process entails. You didn't state why she and her hubby were denied earlier but I'd advice that all other things being equal, applying with her mum first sounds like a good idea. If they are granted, hubby can then apply and state that he wants to be present at his wife's childbirth. But first, she should put everything together: burden of proof documents, proof of financial solvency, employment/business details, etc. Even though at some point peeps were getting denied based on the Doctores Parati letter, I haven't heard of any recent issues with the letter. Costwe hear it's now signed by the doctor..I stand to be corrected though. The most important thing is that she can show that her bills can be paid and that she'll be coming back home. Let her read the thread to see lots of other pple's visa interview experiences and gather the confidence she'd be needing to do her own interview. All the best to her.

Way to go @nerfititam and @modath for the info shared. And to the website posting mama too. You guys are awesome.

olorieka:
Don't no where I have gone wrong too was at Lagos embassy today and interview goes dis way.
Me.gm
Vo. Gm
Vo. Where are you going
Me. Houston Texas
Vo.for wat purpose
Me.to give birth to my baby
Vo.why do u want to birth in us
Me.for better health care
Vo.wat do u do
Me.I own a fashion store
Vo. How much do u take home at the end of the month apart from the sales money
Me.200 to 250k
Vo.are u married
Me. Yes with kids
Vo.have you travel before
Me. No
Vo. Am sorry you are not qualified for the visa.
No document checked no question abt Dr or hubby asked

Financial situation is not very convincing
No travel history

Two crucial qualification criteria.

MayMaj:
Thanks to this forum that helped me a lot, I want to share my POE experience.

Am now in New Jersey, flew Lufthansa through abuja on 7th November in my 35 weeks plus 4 days to Germany then Newark final destination. At Abuja airport after my fit to fly was asked, I was made to go to d airport health for my BP and Co. My BP was hi Sha but the doctor concealed it and as me to relax.. As per JJC my blood don hi.. Lol

Flight to Germany was gud but was among d randomly selected for another security check at Germany, dat didn't take up to 10 mins, waited for 5 hrs plus for my connecting flight to Newark.

Got to Newark at 1:45pm, very long que for the Immigration checks but it didn't take up to 15 mins to get to my turn. And it goes

OFFICER- what are u here for
ME- child birth

OFFICER- how long are u staying?

ME- going back January ending

OFFICER- whose paying for bills

ME- my husband

OFFICER- where is he?

ME- Nigeria

OFFICER- so he's sending the money

ME- yes

OFFICER- where are you staying

ME- with a friend she's outside

OFFICER- how much do you have here

ME-1200 dollars, which I made to show him but he said not to worry since it's not up to 10000 dollars

OFFICER- place ur right hand and ur face shld face d camera and enjoy your stay

ME- is dat all?

OFFICER- Yes, do u have luggage? I said yes and he showed me where to go pick my bag.

No single document was asked, no secondary inspection but was at agriculture cos of d indomie and milk I declared. When it was my turn for dem to open my bag, I guess they felt lazy all of a sudden cos de asked is dat all that you have in there? I said yes and they said don't worry ma'am pick ur bag and go. Dat was all ooo... This is what I call favour frm above.
I decided to say the truth and honestly part of me was ready to come back if bounced back.

Aside the workers at d airport, I was d only black face I saw at d POE.. Met with a preggy Mahmah that we boarded same flight frm abuja, she was going to Houston and later chatted me about how she was stressed at d POE and that a woman was turned back to Nigeria as well...

At the end it's God's grace. Thanks every one. Waiting for little one to arrive.

Forgot to mention was stamped in just B2 and nothing else, don't know what that means.

Oya, the porting to Newark should start.
Preggie Friendly POE

Av heard how smooth that POE is though, but I hear it's a small airport and always crowded. So patience is key

CONGRATULATIONS

Happymum:
Finally gotten the chance to give my testimony, I had my twins @ MIHS a boy and a girl, birth certificate, U.S. Passport and Nigerian visa ready on time and we were back to Nigeria just few days short of one month. It's been a busy period running around with my toddler and the twins but I had to squeeze out time to say a big thank you to this forum . Please my friend needs to go too but is scared she will get denied if she applies for visa with doctores para letters, she applied in January with her husband for vacation and they were denied. She is wondering if to apply with her husband and mother now or just her mother. I told her about this forum and she pleaded that I plead with you guys to advice her. Thanks

@Happymum Congratulations on the birth of your twins.Please can you share the cost breakdown of your delivery at MIHS because I sent a mail to them and the reply was a budget fearing something.thanks

@Congrats thank God for d success.@maymaj;congrats on ur smooth POE,pray mine goes same really smooth also.
@happymum;congrats we give God thanks
@nef n modath;welldone on d research n thanks for d new info

Hubby was the one sponsoring the trip she didn't even ask abt him nor abt Dr what do advice I do now coz am almost 20weeks gone

Bisoye82:
@Happymum Congratulations on the birth of your twins.Please can you share the cost breakdown of your delivery at MIHS because I sent a mail to them and the reply was a budget fearing something.thanks

They have stopped d package they used to have. I paid 6850 dollars but now they have increased to 19500 as I was told by a Nigerian who made enquiry

Thanks Jayjay n Favouredgal. I actually read what popped up when i type arik in the search box. I guess im jst a lil worried cos i have never flown arik n so far not so many positive view read. Ill just get to the airport early, since im not up to 28wks i dnt tnk il have any problem.

Intend using Dr Fs correspondence at the poe. It will end in praise

Good day everyone,
I'm a new mum-to-be and I'm glad I found this thread cos I've been googling and googling and asking around but I'm still totally confused. I have a US visa, I'm only in my first trimester and I want to have the baby in the US by Gods special grace. I'm starting to asks questions early cos people have different suggestions.
1) is it true that if you can afford it, it's good to go to the US around the 3rd or 4th month, talk to a Doctor,register and make some payments then return around the time of delivery
2) I intend to go to Alaska cos that's where I have someone to stay with , does anyone know anything about Alaska?
3) what is the process of getting the US passport after delivery? I read online that the hospital in Alaska gets the birth certificate ready in 5days. Does the birth certificate come with the social security number or do I need to use the birth certificate to get the social security before I can apply for the passport?
4) I saw their cost of delivery (for non insured) at 2,400 dollars VD. Does this usually include the prenatal fees.

I'm entirely confused. Please help me so I can make plans in time. Thanks a lot

Congrats Firstyymum, ur LO is already a blessing to ur family n 2 d world. Welcome 2 motherhood.

On aproko corner: I think u were d one Dr E told me was in Labour during my visit, n i was like wishing 2 be in ur shoes . Choi! I shud have entered that room 2 see ur pretty face. Lol. I'm nxt in line

@ firstymum, a big congrats to you, may God blees and protect the baby, you and hubby.

Hmnnnnn, fear don dey catch me o, I used dr F correspondence for my visa interview and my flight is booked already with Houston as my POE, is it wise to use anor Dr's correspondence @ POE?

#prayer mode activated#

olorieka:
Don't no where I have gone wrong too was at Lagos embassy today and interview goes dis way.
Me.gm
Vo. Gm
Vo. Where are you going
Me. Houston Texas
Vo.for wat purpose
Me.to give birth to my baby
Vo.why do u want to birth in us
Me.for better health care
Vo.wat do u do
Me.I own a fashion store
Vo. How much do u take home at the end of the month apart from the sales money
Me.200 to 250k
Vo.are u married
Me. Yes with kids
Vo.have you travel before
Me. No
Vo. Am sorry you are not qualified for the visa.
No document checked no question abt Dr or hubby asked

Sorry about your refusal however from your posts, this is your 3rd US refusal.

Have you ever applied thru an agent before? If yes, that is the reason maybe you were misrepresented at some point. If no, then reapply in Abuja, be detailed in your DS 160 form and hope for the best.

Please note I don't believe your lack of travel history is the issue neither you running a fashion store cos I have seen stay at home moms being granted and also virgin passport. My hubby got his on a virgin passport as well

firsttymum:
The Lord that does what no man can do.... How excellent is His name.

I'm a Mother... I give God the praise.

Awwwwwww congratulations Nne, God be praised.

emeldamicheals:
Which states issue the nigerian passport? Is it the same states that have the nigerian embassies for the nigerian visa's I.e New york, Atlanta and Wahington. Also, which one is more stress free. Nigerian visa vs Nigerian passport. Abeg, make una no vex for me. Person wey dey ask question, no dey miss road. Thanks

Yes dear,those are the states that issue the Nigerian passport.... if you are in those states it's better to get a passport than a visa.... just start processing it on time...

Kemo88:

I'm entirely confused. Please help me so I can make plans in time. Thanks a lot

You still have a whole Lotta tym before your travel date. I will advise you read up as much as you can, you can type in whatever you are looking for in the search button and start reading.
1) you don't have to go to US to talk with a doctor prior your intended Time you want to go for delivery. You can search for a doc and do all the talking and exchange of email from naija. If possible get a a breakdown of the cost and carry your cash and burden of proof and travel.
2) you can type in Alaska in the search button an see wat comes up. I don't think much have been said abt Alaska.
3) you apply for birth certificate and SSN same time. Just fill d form given to you in d hospital after delivery. And you will receive SSN and birth certificate separately, you may Hv to pick up birth certificate but SSN will be mailed to you.
4) it's good you v made enquiries abt the hospital, it usually doesn't include prenatal visits with a doc, epidural, and the rest but you can call the hospital to verify.

Kemo88:
Good day everyone,
I'm a new mum-to-be and I'm glad I found this thread cos I've been googling and googling and asking around but I'm still totally confused. I have a US visa, I'm only in my first trimester and I want to have the baby in the US by Gods special grace. I'm starting to asks questions early cos people have different suggestions.
1) is it true that if you can afford it, it's good to go to the US around the 3rd or 4th month, talk to a Doctor,register and make some payments then return around the time of delivery
2) I intend to go to Alaska cos that's where I have someone to stay with , does anyone know anything about Alaska?
3) what is the process of getting the US passport after delivery? I read online that the hospital in Alaska gets the birth certificate ready in 5days. Does the birth certificate come with the social security number or do I need to use the birth certificate to get the social security before I can apply for the passport?
4) I saw their cost of delivery (for non insured) at 2,400 dollars VD. Does this usually include the prenatal fees.

I'm entirely confused. Please help me so I can make plans in time. Thanks a lot

Make i answer the ones wey I fit.

1. Will be perfect if you can afford it. Makes it a well planned journey
2. The only thing I know about alaska is the extreme weather
3. For alaska, dunno the process but where I birthed, a social worker brings the form to you after birth to fill, have ready your baby's names. Birth certificate is ready at the County 2 days later, SSN comes in 8 days later via post.
4. Nope the prenatal fees depends on the doctor you use only if the hospital provide in house doctors. Most hospital don't though so you have to source for your doctor that is affiliated to the hospital you wanna birth in.

Advise: read up for better clarity.

oyibo4real:

On aproko corner: I think u were d one Dr E told me was in Labour during my visit, n i was like wishing 2 be in ur shoes . Choi! I shud have entered that room 2 see ur pretty face. Lol. I'm nxt in line

Lol @ aproko corner. Only if you knew it was Firsttymum, you would have insisted on seeing her to see her pretty face lol.

emeldamicheals:
Which states issue the nigerian passport? Is it the same states that have the nigerian embassies for the nigerian visa's I.e New york, Atlanta and Wahington. Also, which one is more stress free. Nigerian visa vs Nigerian passport. Abeg, make una no vex for me. Person wey dey ask question, no dey miss road. Thanks

Nigeria passport cannot be done by proxy. You/baby have to be there in person. Whereas, the visa can be done by proxy. And those 3 states you listed are where we have naija consulate so if one is not in those states, then the visa is your sure bet.

Visa is more expensive than the passport though.

shrekandfiona:

Make i answer the ones wey I fit.

1. Will be perfect if you can afford it. Makes it a well planned journey
2. The only thing I know about alaska is the extreme weather
3. For alaska, dunno the process but where I birthed, a social worker brings the form to you after birth to fill, have ready your baby's names. Birth certificate is ready at the County 2 days later, SSN comes in 8 days later via post.
4. Nope the prenatal fees depends on the doctor you use only if the hospital provide in house doctors. Most hospital don't though so you have to source for your doctor that is affiliated to the hospital you wanna birth in.

Advise: read up for better clarity.

Thank you so much for your advice, God bless you.
You said it's better to go ahead of time if I can afford it. What do I tell them? Should I tell them I'm a foreigner who what's to come back to have a baby or should I just act like I'm doing prenatal and I'm around until I give birth ? Cos paying for prenatal sounds like I want to stay for it but I don't intend to stay(should I tell them I don't intend to stay?)
What's the other alternative to going for prenatal? Should I just contact them through email?
I can't find anything to read up so I'm highly confused.
Furthermore, a baby with US passport, how will you bring him/her back to Nigeria? Do you need to get a Nigerian visa or passport or can the baby travel on your own passport?

Happymum:


They have stopped d package they used to have. I paid 6850 dollars but now they have increased to 19500 as I was told by a Nigerian who made enquiry

Waaaaaattt

*faints*

It is when you see quotes like this that u just click back button on ur browser hahahahahah
Interested peeps pls pm me

jayjay4lyf:

Check my posts I had Arik experience

Jay aside the port Health check, how will u rate ARIK to Nyc from 0-10? Pls is the flight like local ARIK planes and the in flight service ie food, leg room, space and d human beings inside? Pls forgive me for my plenty qts am trying to make up my mind. Tnx

Big congrats to firsttymum and happy mum. God bless your newborns.