bee444:


The guy is still in Albany, New York. Conference finishes soon. He actually wanted to stay behind to make room for him applying for a residency visa or find a person to settle down with.

People talking about hotels and going back to Nigeria dont understand the story or struggle behind his journey. He went to the conference with only $120 in his pocket. He struggled to come up with ticket money. Friends and foes have to gather and contribute the ticket money.

Going back to Nigeria so soon will be seen as failure for him. He wont have another chance again. He still has valid visa till 2017. Help comes in different form.

A visa is not permission to stay in the Country. His entry stamp will determine how long he is legally allowed to be in the Country ( max is 6months) unless an extension is granted. I don't see why he has to feel like a failure if he has to return home. It's not as if he will be dropping out of college!

isysleek:
My people pls a random question.

1. My visa is in my old passport. I have a new passport and I have done change of name. When travelling, all I need is to present both passports(expired old one passport with visa and new passport with surname changed).

2.Please when travelling to London for instance, with your toddler, do I have to carry any document to show I the mum? Eg birth cert. Tho I have changed my name so our surnames are the same.

Since I'm not going with hubby, just my lil one, does hubby need to write a consent letter saying he's her dad and consents to my travelling with her.

Questions may sound silly but pls I need answers.

Please note that this trip is to London not America.

Thanks pple.

Yes . If your visa is still valid you can travel to the United States with your two passports, as long as the visa is valid, not damaged, and is the appropriate type of visa required for your principal purpose of travel. (Example: tourist visa, when your principal purpose of travel is tourism). Both passports (the valid and the expired one with the visa) should be from the same country and type (Example: both Nigerian regular passports, both official passports, etc.). When you arrive at the U.S. port-of-entry (POE, generally an airport or land border) the Customs and Border Protection Immigration Officer will check your visa in the old passport and if s/he decides to admit you into the United States they will stamp your new passport with an admission stamp along with the annotation "VIOPP" (visa in other passport).

I don't think the exchange rate will look too favorable for you with 3kids in Europe. If everyone was coming back home it would be better financially. You may practically be working just to pay bills in Europe. It's a daunting task to maintain a family in Europe with legitimate funds from Naija.

swappylove:
Hi all,
Pls for people who got their baby's US passport at a passport agency did u have to show your baby's ticket or your own ticket as proof of travel?

For expedited passport service absolutely yes. I believe travel must be within 14 days or so.

This is actually a good development. Most Nigerians actually are harassed by these idiots escorting bullion vans. They go on illegal duties at wedding and funeral ceremonies. Now with this uniform we can know who is who.

bee444:
Hi Nailanders,

My cousin travelled to the US a week ago for a Art conference ( he is on a business visa). The Art Residency as its called is still ongoing and will finish soon.

He made an arrangement with his friend in Ohio that after the conference he would be coming over to stay with him. When he got to the US, he called his friend and the friend started ignoring his calls. He finally got through but the friend told him that he has changed his mind that he should look for somewhere else to stay.

Cousin is disappointed, and doesn't have anybody or place to stay after the conference. The conference is in New york. The Art organizers provided him with accommodation until the end date of the conference.

Nairalanders, I need your help to assist this brother.

Thank you

If he has accommodation until the end of the conference why is he looking for a place to stay? Is your friend not planning to return home? Why would he want to beg people for a place to stay when he could easily head back home after attending the art conference unless he has other plans.

There are civil servants making less than 500,000 per annum living in that same Abuja with their families. Why should anyone give these clowns 20 million for accommodation? How many Nigerians will see that amount in their lifetime? If these people are not ready to making sacrifices during this trying period they should be fired. Ridiculous!

Nobody is bringing any investments. Wishful thinking

favoredgal:


But it's a Naija card nah so they must treat it with Naija time

You need to time your spending well
I used to always pay some mins to 5pm Houston time, almost midnight Naija time

Then I continue shopping and pay afterwards cuz the limits would have reset at past five which was past midnight Naija time

That way I killed two birds with one stone

Thanks for the heads up. Gtbank never used Naija time so, I just assumed everybody else would tow the same line. I'll just stick with gtbank when their rates become more favorable.

bubelahot:

I also use a Stanbic atm.call your bank and they will lift the restriction. It also happened to me initially but after d call.I use my card freely now.

Where you able to pull money from the atm before the "restrictions" lifted?

If you want to open an account with wellsfargo they are giving $100. Here's the link

https://bonusoffer.wf.com/GET100

bigfido:


Kroger is probably not charging your card for money order as pos transaction but as atm withdrawals. I had the same issue while I was there with atm withdrawals. Some days, I noticed I could only withdraw 120 and others, I get lucky to do the whole 140. 150 won't work because the machines only dispense in 20's. Try Fiesta Mart for the money order. I am 100% sure they charge your card as Pos transaction for money order which means you can do $350 but you will be charged an additional $1 for the transaction so have cash in hand ready for that. If its not working, just move your money to gtb since their prices are almost the same now.

I think that must be the case because if the card was the issue I shouldn't be able to withdraw from an atm. I'll still go ahead and send an email to card services just incase they have a different opinion. I'll surely be stopping by Fiesta to try it out. Thanks for the information I appreciate.

ijeomaobi1:
A mother4life

Spoke to a friend just now and got this email.
Cardswa@stanbicibtc.com. let me know d outcome. Is ur card debit or credit?

Thanks for the information. My card is debit.
I will go ahead and send an email to the email you provided and hope for a better outcome. The other annoying aspect is that the clowns are treating a transaction based on Naija time which practically adds an extra day to every transaction. It's really frustrating!

MadameU:
Amother4life I am surprised your Stanbic card is giving you issues, now did you inform your bank you were travelling out? If you didn't then you have to send the customer care Nigeria a mail informing them your about the embarrasement the failure if the card has caused you , then your location and how long you may be staying ,once this is done you should be all good. I'm 100% sure this would help.cheers

I called them twice and the representatives all said my card was provisioned to work properly. I have used the card for online transactions and for ATM withdrawals without any problems ( even though withdrawal was denied for anything above $120) but it just won't work at the POS terminal. At this point I'm not sure I want to face anymore embarrament.

TheLeakyTribe:


I don't know about Money orders cos I haven't tried that but I know the card generally declines my pin as invalid when I try to use it as a debit card.

I've tried it at Babies r us, Walmart and even Sam's club mart and each time I tried twice as a debit card and it declined but the transaction was approved when I ran the card as a credit card. In that case you just slide it in, tap enter and sign. Maybe try that and let's see if it works.

Thanks for the information but there was simply no option on the POS terminal in krogers to run the useless transaction as credit or debit. It just showed hit the continue button and then enter pin. Pin approved and the lady looked up at me and whispered the magic words...it won't let me process it. I had to pull out my card and leave because of the queue behind me.I simply can't be pulling out $120 everyday and paying $3 atm fee and #240 standbicibtc fee. It's sad that we have been reduced to this level. Was yours approved as credit in Walmart or Sams club? I may try those instead.

Please, anyone successfully used standbicibtc atm chip enabled card in krogers or at any other store for money orders recently? I tried and was embarrassed. Even pulling out $140 from the atm was denied. I was only allowed to take out $120 even though the daily limit is $150. . I would appreciate any response because it's getting ridiculous.

When will we shake off this colonial slave mentality? A Nigerian liquefied natural gas scholarship being administered by a British interest? Ridiculous!

Kbuddie:
Good evening everyone, just stumbled on this link a few days back and been reading from the old post to this part 2 and has since been insightful. Applied in 2013 for family got bounced cos I goofed on the Q on cost of the trip. The VO said "you are using your disposable income for d trip"(no travel history for all of us) I vex go Dubai in 2013, applied for UK in 2014 with family went and came back. In 2015, I applied solo to US again I. Got bounced again. I vex go Dubai wit wifey. Chloe7 is giving me hope , I. Just paid for visa fees for d family against August this year. My wife's cousin wants to send an invite. I used hotel on d 2 previous occasion to Florida, she's in Maryland. Should we stick to Florida and use Hotel or go wit her cousin's invite. Is it smart to change where we are visiting this time. Ur sincere answers will be appreciated. (I haven't completed d DS160 cos of dis.Chloe7, lady G et al

You explained why you think you were denied in 2013 but didn't mention the reason for the 2015 denial.

kdf3449:
Goodday House,

I was really hoping to share my goodnews testimony but sadly it didn't go as planned.I came from the UAE last week as i work there and have my residence there,i actually wanted to apply from here but my wife has not gotten her residence yet,hence we had to apply from Nigeria.We were rejected today in Abuja by the guy at cubicle 8. I was very surprised because everything seems fine. Below is our transcript:

vo- good morning
me and my wife- morning
vo- why are you going to us
me- Miami Florida
vo- busy checking our passport. Have you been outside NIgeria?
me - Yes,I have been to Italy,South Africa,Kenya,Turkey and i work in the UAE
vo- what do you do in UAE?
me- I work as an administrative assistance
vo- how much do you earn
me- 380,000 naira
vo to my wife - Madam what do you do
my wife- I am a trader
vo- Have you travelled outside Nigeria?
my wife- Yes i have been to UAE and Ghana
vo- Can i have your old passport?
my wife- Passed it over
vo- DO YOU ALSO RESIDE IN THE UAE
my wife- I am a trader here in Nigeria
vo- How long have you been married?
Me- Four months now
vo- congratulations. started typing for few seconds and bam ! The denial paper.


I am not trying to shift blame on my wife but i have written what i think is the cause of the denial in capital letter. I believe she didn't hear the question very well but i was disappointed because i told her several times that,if you don't hear anything clearly,tell the vo to repeat the question. I wasn't convinced by her nervousness but its fine as i told her is nobody's fault,its just fate because she has been feeling so down.

I don't know what exactly could be the cause but in my own point of view,i think it has to do what i have stated above but if there could be any reason,i will appreciate your opinion and advice. Is it advisable to apply immediately? I think it will be wise to get her residence before we apply again because i just feel if am married and working in UAE,my wife ought to be there with me. Please what are your opinion and advice?

Did you people actually give the highlighted as a response to the Visa officers question of "why you are going to the United States?"...I hope it was a typo because that type of nervousness must have ruined a lot.

How exactly can someone living illegally in America according to your write up be in a position to bring his own brother to the states?

...expect it is going to be mutually beneficial and eventually, we will be talking to China about importing some of its own items from Nigeria so that the trading balance can be reduced. Will Nigeria benefit from this? I want to say Nigeria will benefit from it and put less pressure on the dollar and reserve.”

So, we never even discussed this most important aspect in any trade agreement? Ridiculous!

When a poor hungry man is ACCUSSED of stealing a phone or biscuit people don't argue on his behalf. They quickly condemn him or her and proceed to Lynch the individual. Here you have a politician clearly living above his means but nobody is getting the tire or fuel for Lynching. Instead some clowns are offering explanations as to why it may not be stolen funds and pointing fingers at other political thieves. Why do we now wonder why we as citizens are not taken seriously by government officials? Disgusting!

ucystan:


Not necessarily true, I had a state ID card (state of ohio). I couldn't be carrying my international passport around. So I was informed that it was ok for me to make an ID (just that it had d duration of my stay in my passport to expire) i used it to fly, enter grey hound, clubs and any other place an ID was required, Even d library. So it's not necessarily bcus u re looking to enjoy a benefit. It actually came in very handy and more convenient, not having to carry my green passport anywhere I went.

23pm On Apr 02
Good day people,

I have gone through some of the pages in this thread and the previous one.Please I would appreciate some experienced counsels.

My wife is currently in Dallas to give birth. She is 36 weeks. We couldn't secure PTA before she travelled. Now, we will love to use the form A to pay for her bills, but all the hospitals we've spoken to do not accept wire transfer (form A) for payment. Please I would really appreciate any advise on a Dallas hospital that will do form A. This is especially urgent as she is really advanced at 36 wks

Meanwhile, someone gave us an OB package for JPS hospital in Dallas which requires us to processs temporary Tarrant county ID for her. Has anyone used this before? Does this translate to using the US govt funding? I really want to be sure so we dont get to speak long grammer in the future.

Thanks for the good work here. It really is commendable.



My statement was based off the bolded sections of the Ops comments above. Of course I know you can get a state ID based on your duration of stay but this was an ID obtainable for a specific reason. My comments were based on that context . It's always a good idea to get the background story.

MiddyO:


No forbidden fruit there. There are certain conditions you are required to fulfill and once you do, you qualify for the I. D. The most important one being your visa and the duration you were stamped in for. Eg 6months stamp entitles you to a 6 month temporary ID.

@ greeneophyte pls check my posts for further info. I used JPS and despite all my plenty issues they performed way beyond expectation. @ JW I no be agent o! Na Govt (County Hospital).

Your international passport is your ID in a foreign country together with your drivers license if accepted.
So, for anyone to want to acquire a local ID he or she must be looking to enjoy a benefit. Let's not try to be cute with the facts . The question remains ; Why do you need the ID when your passport is available?

UmerSajjad:
Hello Everyone,

I am looking for an expert opinion so please all senior members try to chime in and advise me according to your knowledge and/or experience. Me and wife are in US on B1/B2 visa and will delivery baby here. My inquiry is

1. There is a government health care program that cover Mom and baby, it goes by the name of CoverKids. If I avail this insurance /financial assistance, does Medicaid/other health care programs are connected to Immigration system?

2. How Immigration department would come to know if my wife has availed this option?

3. Do they just check the payment receipts while exiting the country and who ever is not able to produce the payment receipts they mark her as "blacklisted" i.e used these healthcare assistance?

4. Medicaid/Coverkids systems are connected with Immigration and with passport number they will be able to pull up the details of medical assistance used?

5. At the time of Visa renewal, can we face any complication?

6. Do we need to notify the relevant US embassy that though our visa is B1/B2 but we have to do the baby delivery in US.

Thanks in advance !!

Your wife is NOT entitled to ANY form of taxpayers funded program whatsoever period. You were granted visa based on the fact that you claimed you had enough funds to embark on this journey. So, did you lie at the embassy? Please, do the right thing. The image of the country is already in the toilet

ajiedeko:
Hello all,
Pls I'm new to this platform. I intend giving birth in the US and already bought tickets for myself and hubby for 2 weeks in June with the intention that we will state we are in the US for vacation and eventually change my return date to a later date. Going through the posts in this platform, I realised I was supposed to submit a change of intent letter to the consular cos we got the visa for the whole family last year for vacation but didn't eventually travel. I wasn't pregnant then though.. kindly advise on what to do and if it is still necessary to get the change of intent done. If yes, will I need to change the return date? As it won't tally if I declare that I am pregnant and will be staying for almost 3 months.
Also, what are the implications if I decide to go with my initial plan of just stating that my purpose is for vacation and shopping?
Apologies for the long post.

You have already decided to give birth in America but also decided to tell CBP something totally different at POE. Do not misrepresent your visit at POE. We encourage people to stick with the truth on this thread like Justwise has said.

Kemo88:
Hello everyone,
How are you all doing?
I would like to ask a few questions
1) my hubby wouldn't be coming with me for childbirth.... Can he scan the form ( the consent form signed in front of the US notary) to me via email or must he send it through DHL/ fedex
2) I intend to get a Nigerian visa on the blue Pali, I read through the thread and saw a "Tanko". Please who is Tanko? Must I use him? I would be giving birth in Alaska, is Tanko my best option or can I just do it myself?

Scan copies not acceptable for U.S passport. Original form Must be sent via courier to you.

greeneophyte:
Good day people,

I have gone through some of the pages in this thread and the previous one.Please I would appreciate some experienced counsels.

My wife is currently in Dallas to give birth. She is 36 weeks. We couldn't secure PTA before she travelled. Now, we will love to use the form A to pay for her bills, but all the hospitals we've spoken to do not accept wire transfer (form A) for payment. Please I would really appreciate any advise on a Dallas hospital that will do form A. This is especially urgent as she is really advanced at 36 wks

Meanwhile, someone gave us an OB package for JPS hospital in Dallas which requires us to processs temporary Tarrant county ID for her. Has anyone used this before? Does this translate to using the US govt funding? I really want to be sure so we dont get to speak long grammer in the future.

Thanks for the good work here. It really is commendable.

Did you ask why she needed to be given a temporary County ID when she is simply a visitor? Somebody may be trying to pass your wife off as a resident to qualify for certain benefits reserved only for tax paying citizens and permanent residents. Better ask questions before you inadvertently enjoy a forbidden fruit.

Able15:
OMG part 4 already!

While am still trying to catch up.....

congrats to new mums and babies, successful poe's.... we give God glory.

@Lady G,
i commend your effort, well done.

@girlloom,
its quite a pity on your issue, anyways,we seems to have a similar story...not exactly though.

my in laws played a first one on me too.

on the exact day i will be leaving for Naija, the wife asked me to give her my sons's SSN so she can open an account for him, that she normally does that for her children for future purposes and afterwards i and my Dh should be crediting the account. so she open the account and returned with some documents and handed them over to me.

i was happy at her kind gesture and thanked her, not knowing she had a plan...

meanwhile, this same woman told me not to give the no to anyone that it is highly confidential.

when i traveled to the US few months back(different state), i decided to check on the account, deposit some money and open an account for my LO.

i discovered the woman open the account in such a way that she and my child(when he is 18) will be the only one that will have access to the account. i and my Dh can only credit the account and nothing more.(so strange)

the bank said i can only have access to the account if she adds my name...

the bank explained that there is a monthly debit that occurs from the woman's personal account to my child's account.(such generosity is really hard to come by this days)

it was at this point i realized that there is 95% confidence interval that she is most likely using the no for tax claims. efforts to get the bank to close the account proved abortive.

so i went to ssn office to check if there is any fraud going on with my child's ssn no, but they said everything is ok. further dive into the issue, i was made to understand that the woman opened the account so as to claim responsibility of the child and make tax claims easier.

so i decided to discuss the issue with my Dh and possibly get him to confront them since they are his relative

but to my greatest surprise Dh said he does not want to be involved,that i should notify IRS immediately and log in my complain. so i told him that the implication will be disastrous, that i suggest we thread carefully but Dh turned down my idea, owing to the fact that they should have considered the criminal implication.

honestly, my conscience wont let me do as advised by Dh and i wont want to confront them either. besides, if kartakarta bursts, the family(inlaws) will point a finger at me.

but on the other hand, what about my child's future?

i decided to narrate this story, so others will be alert and learn.

@justwise,
can blocking my child's ssn help? if yes, how.

All you have to do is request that she close the account. You don't need to open an account to claim anyone on your taxes either. So,she didn't need to go through all that . Call the lady and share your concern after all she isn't a spirit. If you can't call send a polite email.

You can choose to block electronic access to your Social Security record. When you do this, no one, including you, will be able to see or change your personal information on the Internet or through our automated telephone service. You may want to block your information if you

have been the victim of domestic violence;
have been the victim of identify theft; or
have any reason you do not want your record to be available.
If you block access to your record and then change your mind in the future, you can contact Social Security and ask us to unblock it.

taline:
hi thank you for answering so quickly, i am going to say the truth so i will just say im here for childbirth,? by the way i work and live in dubai, what if he asks me why in usa why not in dubai? another thing is this letter of intent really necessary? i used my visa for vacation last year. have you guys heard of any exemple of pregnant women who have been denied entry and been sent back on the same flight? woul that be possible medically? specially if she is at her 34th week? many thanks to you for guiding me im so terrified

Please, DO NOT get to POE and use the "better health care" line. Dubai has Fantastic health care infrastructures and everyone knows that fact. Look for something else to say. Wishing you all the best.

..

11years down the road and this circus is still ongoing? Shameful