1. Apply for a B1/B2 Medical visa, go with evidence to show that you have a hospital,doctor and funds to cover accommodation, medical treatment and any other incidences. (This is popularly referred to as' Burden of proof' on this thread).

2. Be honest during the visa interview about your intention to give birth in US.

3. At the POE, you are expected to go with your burden of proof and be well prepared to answer questions to avoid deportation. Note : It is not a crime to birth in the US. It is a crime however if you conceal this fact from your visa officer (VO) or Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This act is considered misrepresentation and can result in deportation and cancellation of visa and sometimes a ban.

4. After birthing. Kindly pay ALL your bills and ALL your baby/ies' bills. Do not accept medicaid. Although your Child acquires automatic citizenship, it is presumed you were not allowed on the shores of America to add to their financial/Tax burdens.

5. After birthing , you follow the steps for getting a US passport, Nigerian passport/Visa /Travel documents for your child.
If your child's travel document is his international passport, you require a dual way ticket.


EMERGENCY TRAVEL DOCUMENT (ETC)

1. Cost - $270 plus $20 for post office or $30 for FedEx

2. Send the following supporting documents:

- 2 passport photos of baby.
- Copy of parent's Nig. passports (data page)
- Birth certificate (copy)
- Itinerary and Letter of consent for ETC.

and address it to:
The Consular Officer, Embassy of Nigeria,
Washington DC 20008

You can use this Sample Letter but please edit it to make it yours

Dear Sir/Madam
We the parents of ...wish to apply for Emergency Travel Certificate for him/her to enable us take him to Nigeria. Due to logistics reasons we are unable to process a Nig passport at this time. Thank you for your assistance.
Yours truly, (sign and also write your full name. Spouse to sign too).


Use this link for US passport application for children under the age of 16
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports/under-16.html


..some abbreviations commonly used here..

DW- dear/darling wife
DH- dear/darling husband
MIL- mother in law
LO -little one
VO- visa officer
FTM- first time mum
POE- point of Entry

abujaniv:
Hello. We don’t normally post in this thread, but it seemed worthwhile to drop in and correct some misconceptions. We say this a lot, but it bears repeating: Birth tourism is legal in the US provided the applicant is open about their intention and pays the medical expenses in full. This means that the applicant should declare any such intention they have at the Embassy/Consulate and again at the port of entry.

If it happens that the applicant gets pregnant well after the initial visa interview, they will have the opportunity to make their intention, medical preparations and financial resources known at the POE. However, it will remain up to Customs and Border Patrol whether to allow that applicant into the country. Some are not, and they are put on the next flight home. This must be extremely uncomfortable for a heavily pregnant person, to spend 15-20 hours on a flight to America, several more hours being questioned, then another 15-20 hours on a plane home. This is what we want to avoid.

Onto some other misconceptions:
The concept of the “change of intent” letter is not valid. These e-mails are not read nor correlated with the applicant’s file. Some people who send such letters may get a form letter in response, but it is informational in nature and in no way confers permission to amend the declared purpose of travel. What matters is what you declare at the Embassy/Consulate and at the POE. After the fact e-mails do not carry any weight.

Some applicants say, “I applied for only the B2 visa to declare my medical intent.” The B1/B2 visa categories are conjoined, so applying for only one does not make any difference. Other applicants say, “I appeared at the window with a big belly,” as if this alone is enough to declare their medical intent. Again, the responsibility is on the applicant to be honest about what they plan to do in the US.

Other considerations:
Medical care is expensive in the US, and costs can escalate dramatically if there are complications.
Credibility is paramount in the US visa process. If visa officers detect any deception or obfuscation, no amount of excuses, documents or receipts will make up for the loss of credibility.

ironheart:
My child is a nationality of another country, where is his or her identity? Why do we do things that affects our future negatively?

jayfierce:
Thank you Justwise for all you do here. Wish I could send you a proper grilled turkey compliments of the house.

I pray for success for those that are embarking and those that are planning to embark on their missionary journeys.

Compliments of the season.

ironheart:
My child is a nationality of another country, where is his or her identity? Why do we do things that affects our future negatively?

Ddoy2003:
Merry Xmas in advance to the wonderful mummies and daddies here. Our 2018 shall be filled with tremendous testimonie.

NIFES:
Merry Xmas all. To God be the glory for the journey thus far.
Please anybody with an idea of airline(s) promo for January travels

ozymes:
Not really. But check the Lufth for Feb.2018

justwise:


Very kind of you, Its the thought that counts.

Merry Xmas to you

nefertitiram:


Merry Xmas JW. But y u nor wait till 01/01/2018 eh kwa?


[/b]Lemme spread my mat here. Before commenting, everyone must pay homage to me.
One Schnapps
One snuff
One he goat
100k in cash. If not JW will delete ya post[b].

nefertitiram:


Merry Xmas JW. But y u nor wait till 01/01/2018 eh kwa?

I have sent u one Xmas chicken. E de road de trek de come.

But wait... After JW it seems I'm one of the oldest members of this thread. From pre- tsunami to season 1 to season 6. Back to back.

Lemme spread my mat here. Before commenting, everyone must pay homage to me.
One Schnapps
One snuff
One he goat
100k in cash. If not JW will delete ya post.

OmoBendel24:


All hail Neff, all hail Justwise! We are here with you people, following too....

But loads of veterans seem to have hibernated from my observation these few days I have come in to peep on this thread yet again. Wia dem all go na? Hope every every well sha? Many regards all!

DonDraper:
Merry Christmas!!! Glad to see our beloved thread has moved to chapter 6. A lot of helpful information have been well documented for newbies. Kudos to @justwise and @DisGuy for the great job as always. My "missionary journey" experience is coming up soon, I hope it helps someone.

nefertitiram:


Merry Xmas JW. But y u nor wait till 01/01/2018 eh kwa?

I have sent u one Xmas chicken. E de road de trek de come.

But wait... After JW it seems I'm one of the oldest members of this thread. From pre- tsunami to season 1 to season 6. Back to back.

Lemme spread my mat here. Before commenting, everyone must pay homage to me.
One Schnapps
One snuff
One he goat
100k in cash. If not JW will delete ya post.

bubelahot:

Merry Xmas to all the fabulous people that makes the thread rock.
This thread helped me in my missionary journey last year.
I read this thread everyday just to keep my self abreast of things happening.
I am not pregnant o
I think I have hung my boots ooo
Training these kids no bi moi moi.
Justwise and Co.....keep up the good work....
Merry Xmas once again...

OmoBendel24:


All hail Neff, all hail Justwise! We are here with you people, following too....

But loads of veterans seem to have hibernated from my observation these few days I have come in to peep on this thread yet again. Wia dem all go na? Hope every every well sha? Many regards all!

DonDraper:
Merry Christmas!!! Glad to see our beloved thread has moved to chapter 6. A lot of helpful information have been well documented for newbies. Kudos to @justwise and @DisGuy for the great job as always. My "missionary journey" experience is coming up soon, I hope it helps someone.