firsttymum:
I hear u all
I see u all.
Na only una sabi coded things?

ajujuju:
Hello mommas n papas n future parents.

I hv known about this thread for a while but till yestrday i decided to just read and note. Im not a first time mum, infct im duebto hv my second child in may/june.

Heres my story:
2 years ago hubby n i applied for a visit visa and at d time i was abt 25weeks pregnant. I didnt state it in d form and did not volunteer at d interview. Interview went well and d VO dint even ask to see any documents. At POE i had no issues even tho i did not enter with hubby. I simply told d DHS officer that hubbycouldnt mak ot because of leave. I was let in. No questions asked. Had my child paic my bills and returned.
Even went on holiday again this time with d whole family before the visa expired.

Visa expired, hubby and I requested for dropbox and he was granted but i was asked to come for interview. At d interview:
V.O: when was ur last trip
Me: June 2015
V.O: ...and before that?
Me: 2013
V.O: how long?
Me: 3months, I had a baby.
(Officer types for what seems like eternity)
V.O: how come you did not inform us you were pregnant?
Me: because i was not asked at the interview
(Officer types for what seems like eternity)
V.O: but u knew and did not say
Excuses himself and goes to supervisor and returns and asks...and now y are you applying?
Me: to renew my visa incase i need to uae it again
V.O : ahh ha! Im sorry you do not qualify for visa bla bla bla..

I was disapointed n crushed especially because i knw my rights. Its not an offence to travel to give birth and theres a law against visa officers asking women about pregnancy or refusing to renew bcx they had a baby in d US.

Outraged, I walked away but felt crushed. A V.O desion cannot be challenged or appealled.
Finally talked myself into reapplying and prayed like hell.

Fast forward to my second interview and was glad to deal with a woman. Heres our conversation:
V.O: where are yu goin?
Me: houston
V.O: For
Me: Childbirth and vacation with my daughter
V.O: any docs correspondence?
Me: yes im using the same doc that birthed my first child
(I issue her correspondence and savings plan)
V.O: did you like the doc?
Me: yes he took care of me post partum
V.O: U paid with a credt card?
Me: No debit. All payments were made befre discharge from hospital.
V.O: Thank you, your visa will be granted, please pick up at ....and do pay all your bills as you did the last time.


The essense of my story is to encourage you all to try. A denial isnt equal to a ban unless u realĺy erred. Plus mayb if i was honeat n upfront the first time i wont have wasted 32k d second time. Be confident and say the truth. I knw hw it felt to be denied. And i knw how it feels when you let fear cripple you. Just try. Theres no harm.

Ps: my bill is abt 9k for cs (all inclusiv) im hoping to find a mom who can help with a cheaper bill in houston. I know hospitals and docs have been discussed and i knw u all want me to read...trust me iv bn reading for abt 2years bt the pages are far back and d price of dollar has changed. Someone help.

LadyGuinivere:

Was the visa cancelled? If you aren't sure, send an email and ask.

@allen congrats ma guy!

firsttymum:
I hear u all
I see u all.
Na only una sabi coded things?

firsttymum:
I hear u all
I see u all.
Na only una sabi coded things?

flgd:
Hello House,

Kindly assist with doctors contact and accommodation in EL-paso.

Thanks

ajujuju:
Hello mommas n papas n future

I was disapointed n crushed especially because i knw my rights. Its not an offence to travel to give birth and theres a law against visa officers asking women about pregnancy or refusing to renew bcx they had a baby in d US.

Outraged, I walked away but felt crushed. A V.O desion cannot be challenged or appealled.
Finally talked myself into reapplying and prayed like hell.

ajujuju:


I hear theres a company at the aiport that sells PTA at 220 but the catch is that yu must be travellling on d same day u are buying. May not hurt to investigate. Do let me know what you find.

MiddyO:


I hear you both

firsttymum:
I hear u all
I see u all.
Na only una sabi coded things?

nefertitiram:


I see both of you sis

I hear both of you sis

Be seeing and hearing tinz there! *passing by*

nefertitiram:

Haaaaa!
Hearing all of you loud and clear!

MiddyO:

I know right!

omodadi:

Firsttymum, u dey see too?

LadyGuinivere:

I taya o!
I go start my own coded thingz o

nefertitiram:


You too de the coven? See what Lollipop has caused

LadyGuinivere:
@shrekandfiona for president! You were blunt and totally on point.
We always pray for favour but He who comes to equity must do so with clean hands.
Look at this scenario.
Why are you renewing and the answer is, in case I need it. That's exactly what the poster did the ist time. Walk on the gray line.
That lineshould be rarely used. Now letter of intent/notification holds no weight because we are misusing it.
Peace out!

Onlineise:


Thanks @Bisoye82. We have reapplied and preping for another interview.

@Gurus in the house....i woke up this morning thinking that since she still has a valid stamp at least till next month maybe she shld just kuku go and spend 5months there...that will cover every. We go just do the intent thingy. Wetin una feel?

firsttymum:
Yesterday was a sad day.
I heard a friend lost her 1 yr old daughter. So beautiful.
She died of aspiration ( Google it.. Don't ask me )
mum and dad are Dr's (before u begin to wonder different things medically)


Lemme not bore you guys with aspiration lectures. Google it, digest it, be cautious, teach ur baby's caregiver especially we that are working class mothers.
Above all... PRAY.


May God comfort her! Amen

TheLeakyTribe:


While it seems like a great way out right now, especially if the visa in question was not cancelled, if It were me, I'd be thinking about the future.

She just received a visa denial and shortly after she turns up at a POE to use the existing visa which is also due to expire soon, what would you think If you were the admitting officer? A visa can admit you at any time until it expires but what happens if she is turned back at the POE, won't that further worsen a simple case?

I believe it would be better to prepare for the upcoming interview and trust God than to attempt to use the present visa. My opinion sha, decision is yours to make

TheLeakyTribe:


May God grant them the strength to bear the loss . Truly a sad story.

LadyGuinivere:
@shrekandfiona for president! You were blunt and totally on point.
We always pray for favour but He who comes to equity must do so with clean hands.
Look at this scenario.
Why are you renewing and the answer is, in case I need it. That's exactly what the poster did the ist time. Walk on the gray line.
That lineshould be rarely used. Now letter of intent/notification holds no weight because we are misusing it.
Peace out!

omodadi:


I sure know we are plenty here......
I sent a message to the group, pls a knowledge.

LadyGuinivere:
@shrekandfiona for president! You were blunt and totally on point.
We always pray for favour but He who comes to equity must do so with clean hands.
Look at this scenario.
Why are you renewing and the answer is, in case I need it. That's exactly what the poster did the ist time. Walk on the gray line.
That lineshould be rarely used. Now letter of intent/notification holds no weight because we are misusing it.
Peace out!