Good morning,

Thank you very much to everyone contributing to this thread really very insightful.

I wanted to ask about the duration and issues with applying for a Nigerian visa with a US passport for a 5 month old baby applying from Sacramento, flight has been booked for 29th November and Baby's mother was adviced to get a Nigerian visa after applying for visa on arrival by email. Thank you

My dear, she shouldnt try it! I know of someone who did the same.. got a visa stating shes going to Houston and then went through Florida (Cheap ticket) she was sent back oooo.

Chiowerri:
please i still need answers to my questions. Since she told the visa officer she's going to houston to use oakbend, is it okay if she goes to florida.

has anyone done this before and did they encounter any issue at Poe and visa renewal.

Oke2017:
My dear, she shouldnt try it! I know of someone who did the same.. got a visa stating shes going to Houston and then went through Florida (Cheap ticket) she was sent back oooo.

hmmmm
My dear I don’t think their is any law that says u must go to where to filled all my application has been Orlando but I always landed in Houston or Newyork or Newark
Just find a way to say u are connecting maybe book an accomodation at that place esp if you are a first timer
I don’t know about been sent back and have never seen or heard let’s stop scaring people
Hian

ninab:
hmmmm
My dear I don’t think their is any law that says u must go to where to filled all my application has been Orlando but I always landed in Houston or Newyork or Newark
Just find a way to say u are connecting maybe book an accomodation at that place esp if you are a first timer
I don’t know about been sent back and have never seen or heard let’s stop scaring people
Hian

Nice one as a true Nigerian..rather than doing the right thing we always look for a way of getting our knickers in a twist

ninab:
hmmmm
My dear I don’t think their is any law that says u must go to where to filled all my application has been Orlando but I always landed in Houston or Newyork or Newark
Just find a way to say u are connecting maybe book an accomodation at that place esp if you are a first timer
I don’t know about been sent back and have never seen or heard let’s stop scaring people
Hian

There is also no law impeding that you have your baby in the USA yet officials often look for excuses to deny visas. You want to avoid any and all discrepancies that can be viewed as an excuse to deny your entry/visa since this looks as if you were untruthful and contacted a doctor solely to receive the documentation you needed only to enter the US and go to another hospital where the price is different and without providing proof of being able to pay the different fees. All these discrepancies are much more occurring in Nigerians than people from other countries which is why officials are rightfully more suspicious and cancel more Visas to Nigerians.

Vlesparza:


There is also no law impeding that you have your baby in the USA yet officials at times look for excuses to deny visas. You want to avoid any and all discrepancies that can be viewed as an excuse to deny your entry/visa since it seems as if you were untruthful and contacted a doctor solely to receive the documentation you needed only to enter the US and go to another hospital where the price is different and you have not provided proof of being able to pay the different fees. All these discrepancies are much more occurring in Nigerians than people from other countries which is why officials are rightfully more suspicious with, and cancel more Visas to Nigerians.

Well said. You don’t have to break any law before they send you back from the POE. Everything is subject to their judgment, feelings and discretion. The best way to avoid stories that touch is to leave no loopholes.

ozymes:
When you say 4 days, exactly when please?

I leave here on Wednesday any arrive at Naija on Thursday.
Apologies I just saw your message sir.

duvocharrison:
I went for a 221g interview today in Lagos embassy was so empty.in all abt 9 people inside.i met d wrong vo .note she was screaming y my bill I paid 8600 that is low that the discount hospital gave me is too muc.h .my hubby explained talked and talked even me.she was just screaming if is nig hospital will they give such.i told her d quotation hospital gave I paid all .she now said she can see dat but her issue is the discount is much and I still want to use d hospital again WHMC I now told her if d zero balance discount she is seeing is d issue I will change hospital.she now said the least am meant to pay is 15k dollars imgaine.biko see me see wahala dat on that note she won't approve our visa.i .can reapply .I have just 1month left.is so painful.that usa hospital once they see nig people with cash they will quote anything just to collect cash from them
.Pls house how is dis our fault wat shld I do nxt.cos to get anoda Nov date is an issue .it's so unfair.

Good evening everyone,
Been a while I came here. Hope everyone is good.
Just thought I should add this here. I also had a baby in America in 2016 and renewed my visa this year.
I had the baby in oakbend and I had a letter from oakbend stating how much I paid and also stated that the state of Texas or any organisation in the USA did not pay any part of my bills.
I wasn't called for an interview after Dropbox though I stated during the initial interview that I was going to have my baby in America.
I just think adding the clause that no one paid any part of your bills might help during visa renewals.

Yes, you can use Visa on arrival

Momo13:


I leave here on Wednesday any arrive at Naija on Thursday.
Apologies I just saw your message sir.

ozymes post=726y58846:
Yes, you can use Visa on arrival

Please how do I go about this sir..i have not applied.
Should I go ahead?
I sent you a PM..

I do know the process of application but I was thinking it could be an issue..
Thank you

Arrived Atlanta this morning at 5:15 am via Delta Airline. POE was a breeze. Final destination is Houston Texas. Will share details soon.

curiouslearner:
Arrived Atlanta this morning at 5:15 am via Delta Airline. POE was a breeze. Final destination is Houston Texas. Will share details soon.

Congrats Ma'm
Pls what questions were you asked and what documents were looked at?

Pls I need the house advice.I was denied Us visa in October although i stated my intention for medical and also got the doctor's correspondence. The only documents d VO asked for was the doctor and hospital correspondence and my bank account statement which I gave him. And he asked if I've traveled before which I said NO.. Is it possible for me to reapply and get the visa or should I just let go and forget it.. I still have up to December ending to be able to travel

Yetty22:
Pls I need the house advice.I was denied Us visa in October although i stated my intention for medical and also got the doctor's correspondence. The only documents d VO asked for was the doctor and hospital correspondence and my bank account statement which I gave him. And he asked if I've traveled before which I said NO.. Is it possible for me to reapply and get the visa or should I just let go and forget it.. I still have up to December ending to be able to travel

I doubt their is an available date this year

One agent told me they can get an early morning appointment for December at an extra cost... But is it advisable I give it another try

Does anyone have Shelly contact in hnwmc

Been sending mails but not delivering

Kindly send if you have or any other person sitting in for her

Regards

Yetty22:
One agent told me they can get an early morning appointment for December at an extra cost... But is it advisable I give it another try

Try again

ninab:
Does anyone have Shelly contact in hnwmc

Been sending mails but not delivering

Kindly send if you have or any other person sitting in for her

Regards

Just sent you a mail

Did you submit this letter with your drop box application?? Can’t seem to understand what you wrote

mumzt:


Good evening everyone,
Been a while I came here. Hope everyone is good.
Just thought I should add this here. I also had a baby in America in 2016 and renewed my visa this year.
I had the baby in oakbend and I had a letter from oakbend stating how much I paid and also stated that the state of Texas or any organisation in the USA did not pay any part of my bills.
I wasn't called for an interview after Dropbox though I stated during the initial interview that I was going to have my baby in America.
I just think adding the clause that no one paid any part of your bills might help during visa renewals.

If you used Del Sol, contact Nicole the financial counsellor. I made her give me a letter of non-indebtedness explaining why my bill was low and my itemized bill showed huge discount.

gurlnext2u:

Sorry about your ordeal. To be honest, I think these hospitals should provide a document stating that discounts are usually given to cash paying patients. From your interview, you did nothing wrong. You paid your bills and declared your intentions at your previous interview.
I’m yet to do drop box because I used doctores in 2016 and the itemized bill I received showed a huge discount. I’m really concerned.
If you really want this, you can re-apply.
You can monitor the website to see if you’ll find another date before your EDD.
I wish you all the best.

Sorry about your denial.

Try getting a letter of non-indebtedness from the hospital explaining that you were self pay patient paying cash and that that's the rate giving to such patients and no insurance or medic aid was used to pay your bill. Then when filling another DS160 form, there's a place they ask "have you been denied a visa before. Explain" write in detail how your last interview went that vo was displeased with the discount but that was what you were given and you now have a detailed letter from the hospital explaining this and no insurance or medic aid paid your bill.
Hope this helps.

duvocharrison:
I went for a 221g interview today in Lagos embassy was so empty.in all abt 9 people inside.i met d wrong vo .note she was screaming y my bill I paid 8600 that is low that the discount hospital gave me is too much .my hubby explained talked and talked even me.she was just screaming if is nig hospital will they give such.i told her d quotation hospital gave I paid all .she now said she can see dat but her issue is the discount is much and I still want to use d hospital again WHMC I now told her if d zero balance discount she is seeing is d issue I will change hospital.she now said the least am meant to pay is 15k dollars imgaine.biko see me see wahala dat on that note she won't approve our visa.i .can reapply .I have just 1month left.is so painful.that usa hospital once they see nig people with cash they will quote anything just to collect cash from them
.Pls house how is dis our fault wat shld I do nxt.cos to get anoda Nov date is an issue .it's so unfair.

Yetty22:
Pls I need the house advice.I was denied Us visa in October although i stated my intention for medical and also got the doctor's correspondence. The only documents d VO asked for was the doctor and hospital correspondence and my bank account statement which I gave him. And he asked if I've traveled before which I said NO.. Is it possible for me to reapply and get the visa or should I just let go and forget it.. I still have up to December ending to be able to travel

Hi Yetty,

This is my first time using this platform. I have been a guest on this trend. Just thought I should share my experience with you.

I had my first interview end of Oct and was rejected. I went for my second interview just 9days after the first at first the VO gave me a another rejection let and I asked for a specific reason why I was rejected again.
VO said from my last interview I didn't proof I had enough funds to pay for my bills.
I told the Vo I came with another bank statement and insisted the VO sees it.
After subsequent questions after checking my bank statement my Visa was approved.

Please apply again, don't let other people's encounter scare you. Go with the grace of God.trust, also be very prepared for your next interview.

When I have time I would post my transcripts for both interviews.

Mollyb3e:


Hi Yetty,

This is my first time using this platform. I have been a guest on this trend. Just thought I should share my experience with you.

I had my first interview end of Oct and was rejected.I went for my second interview just 9days after the first at first the VO gave me a another rejection let and I asked for a specific reason why I was rejected again.
VO said from my last interview I didn't proof I had enough funds to pay for my bills.
I told the Vo I came with another bank statement and insisted the VO sees it.
After subsequent questions after checking my bank statement my Visa was approved.

Please apply again, don't let other people's encounter scare you. Go with the grace of God, also be very prepared for your next interview.

When I have time I would post my transcripts for both interviews.

Okay, good. They decided/refused you and did a u-turn thereafter during the same interview?

No document was checked. He asked y i am in the US. I said to have my baby.
CBP officer - Where are you headed?
ME - Houston Texas
COB Officer - How much cash do you have?
ME - xyz dollars and I have a card
CBP Officer - Are you travelling alone?
ME - Yes
CBP Officer - Have you got any food?
ME - No
CBP Officer - Have you made arrangements for accommodation?
ME- Yes
CBP Officer - How much?
ME - $3000
CBP Officer - When are you due and how long will you be staying?
ME - Due in December and will be here for 3 months
Also asked about my job and if I have other kids .
In all , the whole process took less than 5 mins and he stamped me in for months

Congrats Ma'm
Pls what questions were you asked and what documents were looked at?[/quote]

In the spirit of giving back. I went to Abuja for my interview on Wednesday.

The interview took less than 2 mins and We were denied. They didn't even check our documents at all.

Just 3 questions and she gave us the pink paper.

Question: Where do you work? What do you earn? Where have you been to? Why the US and not UK (Hubby work with Uk here in Nigeria and we both had our masters in the UK).

That is all. I really do not know where we went wrong though. I have decided to apply again but the date is the problem. If you have any idea of what we can do to get another close date. I will really appreciate.

We have all documents updated, Dr's fee paid, accommodation paid and bank statements of both showing good fund.

Thank you

OmoBendel24:


Okay, good. They decided/refused you and did a u-turn thereafter during the same interview?

Immediately I was handed the blue paper and my passport was returned . I asked him to please give me the specific reason why I was rejected, note that he asked me questions before the refusal but didn't ask for any document.


That is when he told me about me not having enough funds for my bill and I insisted he Checked the new statement I brought.

My Visa was rejected and approved during the same interview