I came crying yesterday i couldnt get PTA. i had just 1k with me. I called travel agent to change my flight till Thursday hoping to get PTA. I couldnt risk it at POE. at 6pm, my brother who was expecting called if i had checked in. I said i was sorry i had delayed the flight. He was furious and ask me to leave the house immediately. Flight was 9.30. see race. we drove like Shumacher to the airport. Thank God i was quickly attended to cos of my belle. But my heart was still racing... Just 1k to show at the POE.

I can recall @omodadi telling me i will find favour just like @leakytribe yesterday. Lo and behold, POE went thus:

IO: why are you here
Me: On vacation and have my baby
IO: Just tell me you are here to have your baby. Dont lie. People are sent back because they lie
Me: I got the VISA before i was pregnant for vacation purpose so i waited so i could use it for two things
IO: I insist you are just here to have a baby. whenever we see you women with bumps we know its to birth. Nothing you say matters. we deport the cos they dont wanna tell the truth.
Me: I smiled
IO: so how much do you have
Me: 1k
IO: how do you want to pay.
Me: I have my cards here
IO: what do you do
Me:........
IO: husband coming to join you
Me: He should later
IO: why this houston
Me: cos my brother is here.
stamped for 6 months
no single document was checked. Not even the money bank statement, doctors blabla. No agriculture disturbance blabla. i didnt even spend 30 min at all from the time we arrived and when i was picked.

Wow! Great news congrats on ur stress-free entrance.may delivery also be as stress free [quote author=bepop post=44262085]I came crying yesterday i couldnt get PTA. i had just 1k with me. I called travel agent to change my flight till Thursday hoping to get PTA. I couldnt risk it at POE. at 6pm, my brother who was expect....
/quote]

bepop:
I came crying yesterday i couldnt get PTA. i had just 1k with me. I called travel agent to change my flight till Thursday hoping to get PTA. I couldnt risk it at POE. at 6pm, my brother who was expecting called if i had checked in. I said i was sorry i had delayed the flight. He was furious and ask me to leave the house immediately. Flight was 9.30. see race. we drove like Shumacher to the airport. Thank God i was quickly attended to cos of my belle. But my heart was still racing... Just 1k to show at the POE.

I can recall @omodadi telling me i will find favour just like @leakytribe yesterday. Lo and behold, POE went thus:

IO: why are you here
Me: On vacation and have my baby
IO: Just tell me you are here to have your baby. Dont lie. People are sent back because they lie
Me: I got the VISA before i was pregnant for vacation purpose so i waited so i could use it for two things
IO: I insist you are just here to have a baby. whenever we see you women with bumps we know its to birth. Nothing you say matters. we deport the cos they dont wanna tell the truth.
Me: I smiled
IO: so how much do you have
Me: 1k
IO: how do you want to pay.
Me: I have my cards here
IO: what do you do
Me:........
IO: husband coming to join you
Me: He should later
IO: why this state
Me: cos my brother is here.
stamped for 6 months
no single document was checked. Not even the money bank statement, doctors blabla. No agriculture disturbance blabla. i didnt even spend 30 min at all from the time we arrived and when i was picked.

And this was the 'mighty' Houston? Congratulations!!!!

bepop:
I came crying yesterday i couldnt get PTA. i had just 1k with me. I called travel agent to change my flight till Thursday hoping to get PTA. I couldnt risk it at POE. at 6pm, my brother who was expecting called if i had checked in. I said i was sorry i had delayed the flight. He was furious and ask me to leave the house immediately. Flight was 9.30. see race. we drove like Shumacher to the airport. Thank God i was quickly attended to cos of my belle. But my heart was still racing... Just 1k to show at the POE.

I can recall @omodadi telling me i will find favour just like @leakytribe yesterday. Lo and behold, POE went thus:

IO: why are you here
Me: On vacation and have my baby
IO: Just tell me you are here to have your baby. Dont lie. People are sent back because they lie
Me: I got the VISA before i was pregnant for vacation purpose so i waited so i could use it for two things
IO: I insist you are just here to have a baby. whenever we see you women with bumps we know its to birth. Nothing you say matters. we deport the cos they dont wanna tell the truth.
Me: I smiled
IO: so how much do you have
Me: 1k
IO: how do you want to pay.
Me: I have my cards here
IO: what do you do
Me:........
IO: husband coming to join you
Me: He should later
IO: why this state
Me: cos my brother is here.
stamped for 6 months
no single document was checked. Not even the money bank statement, doctors blabla. No agriculture disturbance blabla. i didnt even spend 30 min at all from the time we arrived and when i was picked.

wow congratulations isnt the right word this is amazing, 1k wow. your stories will keep sounding this way you are blessed and favoured. God bless the CBP Officer

Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

good news. congrats

Bisoye82:
Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

[quote author=Bisoye82 post=44263844]
Wahoo!!!!! Wonderful!!!! you are welcome to the Iya Ibeji club.i hope you are prepared vigilante is very very real oooo.but the Grace of God will see you through.Be strong my dear God will always send help

Bisoye82:
Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

GOh bless your little ones. Well done mummy, congratulations!! Whoop whoop, it's raining babies in here.

Bisoye82:
Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

Congratulations Mama, we thank God for the Journey thus far. Tkia and kisses to the twins.

nefertitiram:


If you see correct deal for dat side abeg ja wa si! We de ya back

LOL.. This is very funny to read.. When the deal gets deleted, you will justify why it should be deleted yet again.

Sorry to all those that pm'ed me and I didn't reply. Like i said in my earlier post, go to the first page, call the hospitals, get yourself a good deal and get it moving.
Cheers

Bepop, I was worried about you but I know Gid does wonders, congrats on your smooth entry especially through HOUSTON.

And the new iya ibeji congratulation! I rejoice with you and hoping I will become iya ibeji one day.....Enjoy your new name jare......and may Gid bless your babies!

Bisoye82:
Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

Congrats. God bless your twins

bepop:
I came crying yesterday i couldnt get PTA. i had just 1k with me. I called travel agent to change my flight till Thursday hoping to get PTA. I couldnt risk it at POE. at 6pm, my brother who was expecting called if i had checked in. I said i was sorry i had delayed the flight. He was furious and ask me to leave the house immediately. Flight was 9.30. see race. we drove like Shumacher to the airport. Thank God i was quickly attended to cos of my belle. But my heart was still racing... Just 1k to show at the POE.
I can recall @omodadi telling me i will find favour just like @leakytribe yesterday. Lo and behold, POE went thus:
IO: why are you here
Me: On vacation and have my baby
IO: Just tell me you are here to have your baby. Dont lie. People are sent back because they lie
Me: I got the VISA before i was pregnant for vacation purpose so i waited so i could use it for two things
IO: I insist you are just here to have a baby. whenever we see you women with bumps we know its to birth. Nothing you say matters. we deport the cos they dont wanna tell the truth.
Me: I smiled
IO: so how much do you have
Me: 1k
IO: how do you want to pay.
Me: I have my cards here
IO: what do you do
Me:........
IO: husband coming to join you
Me: He should later
IO: why this houston
Me: cos my brother is here.
stamped for 6 months
no single document was checked. Not even the money bank statement, doctors blabla. No agriculture disturbance blabla. i didnt even spend 30 min at all from the time we arrived and when i was picked.

Congrats. This is a testimony and good news for all Houston mamas n papas

bigfido:


LOL.. This is very funny to read.. When the deal gets deleted, you will justify why it should be deleted yet again.

Sorry to all those that pm'ed me and I didn't reply. Like i said in my earlier post, go to the first page, call the hospitals, get yourself a good deal and get it moving.
Cheers

Uncle bigfido.

Se you know the meaning of ja wa si?

I'm sure she knows how to get the message across to those of us within her circle without creating a storm.

Congrats dear @ the highlighted...na me talk am, not Omodadi ...so happy for you dear. Truly God that favoured leakytribe just did urs too. May the rest of the journey be smooth too.

bepop:
I came crying yesterday i couldnt get PTA. i had just 1k with me. I called travel agent to change my flight till Thursday hoping to get PTA. I couldnt risk it at POE. at 6pm, my brother who was expecting called if i had checked in. I said i was sorry i had delayed the flight. He was furious and ask me to leave the house immediately. Flight was 9.30. see race. we drove like Shumacher to the airport. Thank God i was quickly attended to cos of my belle. But my heart was still racing... Just 1k to show at the POE.

I can recall @omodadi telling me i will find favour just like @leakytribe yesterday. Lo and behold, POE went thus:

IO: why are you here
Me: On vacation and have my baby
IO: Just tell me you are here to have your baby. Dont lie. People are sent back because they lie
Me: I got the VISA before i was pregnant for vacation purpose so i waited so i could use it for two things
IO: I insist you are just here to have a baby. whenever we see you women with bumps we know its to birth. Nothing you say matters. we deport the cos they dont wanna tell the truth.
Me: I smiled
IO: so how much do you have
Me: 1k
IO: how do you want to pay.
Me: I have my cards here
IO: what do you do
Me:........
IO: husband coming to join you
Me: He should later
IO: why this houston
Me: cos my brother is here.
stamped for 6 months
no single document was checked. Not even the money bank statement, doctors blabla. No agriculture disturbance blabla. i didnt even spend 30 min at all from the time we arrived and when i was picked.

Congrats dear...God bless them immensely.

Bisoye82:
Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

Bisoye82:
Good daypp everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

Ohhhhh sweet pea! Congrats darling. And hugsssss. Please invite me to baby sit when. U are back ooooo!

Congrats dear, God be praised!

Bisoye82:
Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

Bisoye82:
Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

Wow, congratulations

Bisoye82:
Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

Awww! Congratulations on the birth of ur twins! May God preserve them for you.

Good morning all,
This is my first time writing on this page, I need your help, I am due to deliver my baby in July, now I am not Nigerian, I am Tunisian (i.e. arab national) im so scared that if I say I am here for childbirth that they will send me back due to present political issues, should I just say im here for vacation? and hide my bump?
I have a 10 years b1/b2 visa that I got before I get pregnant and I used it for tourism of 20 days last year, now im going same period of last year and will be accompanied by my 3 years daughter and mother in law who has a visa also, im thinking of saying that im here only for vacation for 15 days, and at that time I will be 33 weeks, will they ask me how many weeks I am and will they ask for doctor fit to fly report, will they check my ticket that will have a return date after 2 month
I hope you give me your insight and help me decide what to do. many thanks

evemama:
I will also be in Houston by April, hopefully will get to meet. Am using oakbend and accomodation in Richmond.

quote author=lizzy232 post=44171571]I will be in Houston, Tx by April dear, planning to stay for six months.

@evemama gud morning,pls wld like to use oakbend pls can u give me more info abt d place n dir charges?if u dnt mind can I av ur mobile number so I can call u,txns

taline:
Good morning all,
This is my first time writing on this page, I need your help, I am due to deliver my baby in July, now I am not Nigerian, I am Tunisian (i.e. arab national) im so scared that if I say I am here for childbirth that they will send me back due to present political issues, should I just say im here for vacation? and hide my bump?
I have a 10 years b1/b2 visa that I got before I get pregnant and I used it for tourism of 20 days last year, now im going same period of last year and will be accompanied by my 3 years daughter and mother in law who has a visa also, im thinking of saying that im here only for vacation for 15 days, and at that time I will be 33 weeks, will they ask me how many weeks I am and will they ask for doctor fit to fly report, will they check my ticket that will have a return date after 2 month
I hope you give me your insight and help me decide what to do. many thanks

Hello dear and welcome to our thread. We know where Tunisia is. the world cup was held there once I believe. I believe u have been reading this thread so u know what we always preach here. 100% honesty.
In case that dosent sway u, lemme highlight a few points.
1. It is not illegal to birth in the US. No matter what the political issues are. What they want to know is that u are capable of paying and won't be a burden.
2. If u lie at a point of entry, that is misrepresentation. U know that right? Good. That means even if u gain entry, ur visa can be cancelled at anytime. Secondly, a suspecting cbp officer may decide to stamp u in for just 15 days. Again, u realise if u birth in the US and your child is automatically a citizen and u commit a crime, that child can be taken away from u? All these can be avoided.
4. U also realise u really can't 'hide a bump'? A simple xray can show that u are pregnant

*Just write a letter of intent
*say say the truth
* be prepared with doctor's correspondence and have proof that u can pay all your bills.
We look forward to hearing from u WHEN u have entered into the us legally

taline:
Good morning all,
This is my first time writing on this page, I need your help, I am due to deliver my baby in July, now I am not Nigerian, I am Tunisian (i.e. arab national) im so scared that if I say I am here for childbirth that they will send me back due to present political issues, should I just say im here for vacation? and hide my bump?
I have a 10 years b1/b2 visa that I got before I get pregnant and I used it for tourism of 20 days last year, now im going same period of last year and will be accompanied by my 3 years daughter and mother in law who has a visa also, im thinking of saying that im here only for vacation for 15 days, and at that time I will be 33 weeks, will they ask me how many weeks I am and will they ask for doctor fit to fly report, will they check my ticket that will have a return date after 2 month
I hope you give me your insight and help me decide what to do. many thanks

Simply being honest will save you years of trouble with US immigration.

There is absolutely no need to be dishonest, as long as you can afford it you got nothing to worry about

LadyGuinivere:

Hello dear and welcome to our thread. We know where Tunisia is. the world cup was held there once I believe. I believe u have been reading this thread so u know what we always preach here. 100% honesty.
In case that dosent sway u, lemme highlight a few points.
1. It is not illegal to birth in the US. No matter what the political issues are. What they want to know is that u are capable of paying and won't be a burden.
2. If u lie at a point of entry, that is misrepresentation. U know that right? Good. That means even if u gain entry, ur visa can be cancelled at anytime. Secondly, a suspecting cbp officer may decide to stamp u in for just 15 days. Again, u realise if u birth in the US and your child is automatically a citizen and u commit a crime, that child can be taken away from u? All these can be avoided.
4. U also realise u really can't 'hide a bump'? A simple xray can show that u are pregnant

*Just write a letter of intent
*say say the truth
* be prepared with doctor's correspondence and have proof that u can pay all your bills.
We look forward to hearing from u WHEN u have entered into the us legally

Was that played in bedroom ?

I'm off this thread for a while . Wish you all best of luck for your trv. May the odds be in our favour ...

Jollybaby:
@evemama gud morning,pls wld like to use oakbend pls can u give me more info abt d place n dir charges?if u dnt mind can I av ur mobile number so I can call u,txns

Jollybaby, many people have used and planning to use Oakbend and there have been reviews in pages backwards. You either use the search here or just read back. Also, oakbend has a website where you can get more info about them, u can use Google for that.
People's final bills are different from one mother's or baby's situation to another. So you can't just go by one persons bill as it's will just be an approximate.
And while reading, you can also get other hospitals that are even more affordable than Oakbend. Cheers!

LadyGuinivere:

1. You can ENTER the US up until the last day of its validity.
2. You may be stamped in for a period not exceeding 6 months (usually) at the cbp's discretion.
3. U are allowed to stay in the US Depending on the tenure stamped in so if ur visa expires in December and the VO stamps u in for 6 months , technically ur visa has been extended for that long.
4. However if the vo is not minded to do that and decides to stamp u in for the validity of ur visa , you then have issues.
So finally, there are your options. Its now for u to decide of u wanna renew or hope to stamped in longer.
For me. I never take chances and I'd rather have a long term valid visa before travelling

Thank you very much @LadyGuinivere your response was very helpful. I think I might just renew as you said, will give the feedback in due time. Have a great day

Hallelujah! God be praised. Congrats, may God keep you and your Little ones.

Bisoye82:
Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

i no be shareholder oh! no vex. i was only #doubtingthomas and others - older members even defended you sef and called me out on my post oh. No use me do SI unit for shareholders preventing others from sharing story oh. Everyone matter dey different.
Thanks.

kemmytino:


I rmba when I first came on this thread and posted my visa transcript ppl like VCOLE and co criticised, "analysed" and said all sort. because the story sounded impossible to them and dy feel dy know ow it can go down @ d embassy. They attacked just like dt. I just entered ghost mode. After that I rcvd pms from several ppl needing my assistance/advise and am sure they would av posted dia comment but 4 d attack on my post. Same way I also decided not to really participate cos some ppl feel like shareholders on ds platform.

Joleenluv:
Gd am ,wonderful Nairaland family, I am a newbie, been reading since April '15. Went for our visa today 14 Oct- Me, DH & my mum. Mum was granted me & hubby refused,our transcript goes thus:
Vo: gd am, why do u want to go to US?
Hubby: for vacation & to have our baby.
Vo: what do you do?
Hubby: Project Manager
Me: Accountant
Vo: How long have you been employed
H: 3 years
Me: 1 years 6 months (Changed my job, worked with my previous employer for 5 years)
Vo: where do u guys want to go?
hubby: Houston, Texas
Vo: Have u contacted a dr?
US: yea, pass across email correspondence & appointment letter
Vo: Have you travelled together before?
H: No but my wife has travelled severally alone. (UK, SA, Ghana)
Vo: When last were you in the UK?
Me: July '12 (But we both have current UK visas)
Vo: I am sorry you are not eligible

Please NLers help as I don't know where we went wrong. I intend applying alone but the earliest date is Nov 9th and I am already 30weeks.
Thanks

Please i am very very new to this forum and grateful that it exists.
Can anyone please mention if this has gotten a response? if not i am also asking, what could they have done wrong?

Bisoye82:
Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

To God be the Glory,Congrats & may God Bless your Twins.