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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Shawbabe: 5:43am On Feb 13, 2015 |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by bbaby84(f): 5:56am On Feb 13, 2015 |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mabels: 7:00am On Feb 13, 2015 |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Shawbabe: 7:02am On Feb 13, 2015 |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mabels: 7:09am On Feb 13, 2015 |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by fruitfull1: 7:14am On Feb 13, 2015 |
@ochioraumu, I'm so sorry about your xperince. They are just like that every where jare! We should always be grateful for everything, this one no be I sabi grammar , nobody be doll baby. We were almost sent back from atlanta poe the first time we used our visa(hubby, son and I). We met one cranky black guy with mc hammer haircut. We were supposed to go to houston according to our interview but we changed our mind to stay with hubby's friend in Arlington, Chai! na so the guy choke for our matter cos we changed address. Said he was putting us on the next flight to naija. After plenty grammar he sha left us and stamped 6m. @ochioraumu please relax and focus on your baby dear. Don't let hbp set in a beg, no be good thing as well. The Lord is your strength 4 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by mamanjai: 7:22am On Feb 13, 2015 |
@Och, I pray for peace in your heart. That peace thy passes all understanding. Everything is and would definitely work for your good. It's realy hard to go through but Jst stay strong for your baby. It is well wth you. Praying for you as well. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Nobody: 7:39am On Feb 13, 2015 |
nicestlady: If I were you, I would go with a hotel reservation for my whole stay. It's always better for your story to be as straightforward as possible. You can go stay with your friend afterwards. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Newmum0615: 7:55am On Feb 13, 2015 |
Was it at the same Chicago POE that ur friend's own happened? And what exactly do they look for in ur phones and call logs? So that we can all learn and be careful about the kind of sensitive info we leave on our phones. Thanks. Amother4life: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Nobody: 8:07am On Feb 13, 2015 |
Newmum0615:hahahaaaa abeg make una leave zeezahbee alone ![]() ![]() Cancelled Without Prejudice: A stamp a U.S. Embassy or Consulate puts on a visa when there is a mistake in the visa or the visa is a duplicate visa (two of the same kind). It does not affect the validity of other visas in the passport. It does not mean that the passport holder will not get another visa. As for me I believe there is absolutely nothing God can't do, so she can reapply anytime. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by lalavita: 8:28am On Feb 13, 2015 |
@ochioraumu Please try to remain positive for the baby's sake. Yes this is very very disappointing and distressing but God will guide you through. Based on everything you said, the main issue was the "misrepresentation" at the embassy. Your main purpose of travelling was to see your uncle (yes, even though you mentioned pregnancy and childbirth when asked). The main purpose of travel was vacation invited by uncle. So these POE officers used that as their reason. Basically that you said you were going on vacay to see your uncle in another state, suddenly you show up at the border on a childbirth visit in another city. Despite having all the documentation for childbirth (proof of payment, doctor's appt etc...), they were already fixated on the initial issue. The VO on another thread on Nairaland had previously warned people about this. Another way people circumnavigate this is to send a "change of plans/intent" email to the embassy when plans change. However, it is best to use your visa for the original purpose and you are free after that or if your primary reason for travelling is childbirth, boldly go to the embassy with all the relevant docs and tell them you are going to give birth (like most people on this thread). I really appreciate you for sharing you story because we can all learn from it even though it is obviously very painful for you. @Amother4life Yes immigration lawyers give advice on non-immigrant issues. Unfortunately, embassies rarely give detailed explanations on CBP actions though I think there is a formal way to request your file/case notes from the CBP. @chloe7 Cancelled Without Prejudice and Cancelled With prejudice are different. In this case, it was cancelled with prejudice. @ochioraumu there is always light at the end of the tunnel. God will see you through and your child will be a blessing to your family regardless of where he or she is born. Ochioraumu: 12 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by justwise(m): 8:40am On Feb 13, 2015 |
@Ochioraumu Really sorry to read your story, you really need to put yourself together because of your condition. You can still get another visa because this is the case of misunderstanding, you have your money, you made deposit and did not lie about giving birth in US. Get the letter the hospital promised you.....not from their agent but from the actual hospital stating clearly that that is cost. You don't need to spend money on any lawyer or dragging it through long legal process, go and explain things yourself. You will be fine. 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Nobody: 8:42am On Feb 13, 2015 |
Yes of course @lalavita I know they are two different things. The point I was trying to make is that cancelled without prejudice doesn't necessarily mean you had the wrong class of visa. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by PrinceAdeAde: 8:51am On Feb 13, 2015 |
@ochioraumu, Really sorry for your experince.Please and please, try to relax for baby sake Ok @All, My wife delivered last week tuesday. i have been wanting to post it but work no gree me. Thank y'all for all the support and info. Just FYI, saw delta direct flight now for 190K .Its looking like promo is In again so lets take the opportunity considering the exchange rate issue 7 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by lalavita: 9:10am On Feb 13, 2015 |
Cool. Understood ![]() chloe7: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by drafrican: 9:21am On Feb 13, 2015 |
An immigration lawyer is an expert on immigrant and emigrant related cases . Secondly you had the right to ask for a lawyer to explain your rights to you at the POE before deportation,which is provided for in every country,They won't refuse or they would have breached protocol. Thirdly you had the right to ask that your interview be recorded for legal purposes. Your fit to fly covers a journey of a maximum of 24 hours and not longer so you could have asked for another certification as your fit to fly is invalid and because you are pregnant you are at risk of thromboembolism. You could also have said you are feeling reduced fetal movement at which point you can't be deported because a doctor must certify your baby was not in danger, reduced fetal movement at any gestational age over 34 weeks will qualify you for an emergency c/section or at least a 3 day monitoring of you and your baby in a hospital by which time esparati would have replied. This is not to blame you but to enlighten everyone about their rights. Before she jails you, you have the right to a lawyer and it was a threat cos everything was an allegation no proof. But with our right being abused everyday in Nigeria we don't know what our rights are. 29 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Solo84(m): 9:25am On Feb 13, 2015 |
quote author=drafrican post=30686664]An immigration lawyer is an expert on immigrant and emigrant related cases . Secondly you had the right to ask for a lawyer to explain your rights to you at the POE before deportation,which is provided for in every country,They won't refuse or they would have breached protocol. Thirdly you had the right to ask that your interview be recorded for legal purposes. Your fit to fly covers a journey of a maximum of 24 hours and not longer so you could have asked for another certification as your fit to fly is invalid and because you are pregnant you are at risk of thromboembolism. You could also have said you are feeling reduced fetal movement at which point you can't be deported because a doctor must certify your baby was not in danger, reduced fetal movement at any gestational age over 34 weeks will qualify you for an emergency c/section or at least a 3 day monitoring of you and your baby in a hospital by which time esparati would have replied. This is not to blame you but to enlighten everyone about their rights. Before she jails you, you have the right to a lawyer and it was a threat cos everything was an allegation no proof. But with our right being abused everyday in Nigeria we don't know what our rights are. [/quote]Thanks Drafican for that enlightenment. Thanks Drafican for that enlightenment. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by bbaby84(f): 9:28am On Feb 13, 2015 |
Exactly what my sister did.... they had even brought out handcuffs and all. She asked for a doctor before she got on any flight and no doctor in their right mind will send you back at that stage... They don't want to be sued either. She said they kept asking if she was a lawyer. However there's still hope. It's just painful. quote author=drafrican post=30686664An immigration lawyer is an expert on immigrant and emigrant related cases . Secondly you had the right to ask for a lawyer to explain your rights to you at the POE before deportation,which is provided for in every country,They won't refuse or they would have breached protocol. Thirdly you had the right to ask that your interview be recorded for legal purposes. Your fit to fly covers a journey of a maximum of 24 hours and not longer so you could have asked for another certification as your fit to fly is invalid and because you are pregnant you are at risk of thromboembolism. You could also have said you are feeling reduced fetal movement at which point you can't be deported because a doctor must certify your baby was not in danger, reduced fetal movement at any gestational age over 34 weeks will qualify you for an emergency c/section or at least a 3 day monitoring of you and your baby in a hospital by which time esparati would have replied. This is not to blame you but to enlighten everyone about their rights. Before she jails you, you have the right to a lawyer and it was a threat cos everything was an allegation no proof. But with our right being abused everyday in Nigeria we don't know what our rights are. [/quote] 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by IyawoToBe(f): 9:56am On Feb 13, 2015 |
PrinceAdeAde:congratulations on the birth of your baby. Please what route is the delta flight for 190k? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by jyde2014: 9:59am On Feb 13, 2015 |
@ @Ochioraumu ; so sorry about your situation...For now kindly look at the positives ( you will be blessed with a bundle of joy soon). It's not their fault, na our leaders make dis country be like this.Who says a Nigerian Citizen wouldn't be more successful than an American citizen. At least we don travel go the America and we saw their citizens.My sister, your child would be a blessing to your family and his/her generation (amen)Be strong and remain blessed. 9 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Kimoni: 10:21am On Feb 13, 2015 |
@drafrican - I agree with all the points you raised here. The screaming woman was just being intimidating with several unproven allegations. She is a typical bully. @ochioraumu - Pls take heart and don't let this get to you too much. See the light at the end of the tunnel - your baby. Your baby being born in Nigeria does not take any thing away from what he/she will become in life. God knows you tried your best on this but since it's not working out, try and forget the disappointment and focus on that which is most important. You and your baby. It is well with you. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by ajobi21: 10:22am On Feb 13, 2015 |
[quote author=Ochioraumu post=30671993] @ochioraumu, so sorry about what happened to you. Me, i am really suspecting that your uncle o cus the harshness you narrated was very unwarranted. Could it possible that he made a call discrediting you or something...its just confusing to me ![]() 8 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by sadiaalmas: 11:03am On Feb 13, 2015 |
@Ochioraumu, sorry about your experience fa. This is so upsetting. God is your strength pls eat and don't give your self hbp. That screaming woman was and is a bully. She knew you were tired and wont be able to reason properly and she cashed in on that. We are sorry about the stress on you and baby. BIG HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUG. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by sadiaalmas: 11:05am On Feb 13, 2015 |
Na to go watch plenty American movies o esp the legal ones, Also no harm in reading the part of a constitution that concerns you us when traveling. If you know what we are entitled to, they wont bully us. off to look for US constitution and read Immigration laws.Visiting US don turn project fa . Haba |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by PrinceAdeAde: 11:13am On Feb 13, 2015 |
IyawoToBe: Thanks . Lagos to houston via atlanta POE but the date has to be from next two weeks. You can check an online booking system to monitor it |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by dere5: 11:15am On Feb 13, 2015 |
PrinceAdeAde:Pls o,i am intrested in the Delta deal of 190k .pls enlighten me on it e.g. route and dates. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by dere5: 11:36am On Feb 13, 2015 |
PrinceAdeAde:Thanks a million! |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by Tvegas(m): 11:46am On Feb 13, 2015 |
PrinceAdeAde:Congrat princeade,wish wife and the newborn the best. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by skelemba: 12:00pm On Feb 13, 2015 |
HMM THANKS FOR THIS ENLIGHTMENT DRAFRICAN It sure is something one must know, information is key, knowledge is power. most times when they know that one i realy learned and knows his/her right they wont push. they prey on the vulnerable. drafrican: 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by sadiaalmas: 12:27pm On Feb 13, 2015 |
drafrican: Thanks for this. I ve saved it sharply |
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