Hello Team, I hope we all had a good day. I have been a semi-silent reader, I hope to have my 2nd child (1st is proudly Nigerian) this year BGG. I have a disturbing issue I require clarity on - My brother (a US citizen by birth) filed (petition for alien relative F4) for me since Feb 2013, the filing takes as long as 10 years...; Now I plan to give birth in USA and wonder if this pending petition will affect my B1/B2 visa been approved, though the LagosNIV, some websites and even the US Immigration website says the petition doesn't pose for an outright ineligibility but I will like to know if anyone here got visa for childbirth with a pending petition. Thanks guys!!!

harrysmith073:


3. I honestly don't understand this part but for hospitals and budget sheet? That will be on you to go thru this thread and see the one within your budget. U can check the ist page of this thread for FAQs as well as a list of hospitals in the us and their website. Google Phema budgetsheet or use the search feature on this thread. It has been posted several times. Yes u may use another hospital after u get the visa. If asked by cbp I guess u will have your reasons. That being said, if u have a relative in the us, please don't fail to indicate in the form so u don't fall into the same trap people have fallen in the past

Please what is this trap that people have fallen into with regards to family living in the U.S.

Hello Zumabeezle I even copied kendrababe and harry not u so why do u think I'm offended?
1st I don't think 'too much statements ' is an issue as long as u arrange it well and can defend it. I do however have an ish with mumsi's statement. IMO it shows u and oga don't have enough funds and are resorting to mumsi's funds. That Is not what they are looking for.
You must have calculated what everything will cost u. If its 2.5m do u have anything left in the account? If not, that's not very good.
N200 conversion rate may not be good enough because the bank can only give u 8k (u and oga)
Sorry it seems all I did was poke holes in your application but its so u be prepared. Peace

Zumabeezle:
Hi house, pls i need advice. Or maybe i just need someone to talk to coz I'm so worried. (I worry alot )

I submitted for renewal via dropbox but was invited for an interview. From what I've read on this thread, I've taken some steps to prepare for the interview. In establishing strong ties, i have my marriage cert and pictures.
I also have hospital / Dr's correspondence and appointment date, a budget sheet, my office pay slip, my salary account bank statement and my savings account bank statement. I also have my mum's bank statement as I'm a co-signatory to the account and she's willing to support where necessary. My husband also gave me his office pay slip and bank statement but all the money he's ready to give me has been transferred to my savings account.
1. Now I'm worried that i have too many bank statements. Pls what do u think?
2. What else can i use to prove strong ties?
3. My buget for vag is about $9,800 and $11,500 for cs. And I'm using 200naira as conversion rate. I won't need a hotel and nanny coz I'm gonna stay with family. So 2.5m naira will cover everything. Hope this is not too small for budget sheet?
My husband is not coming with me on this trip. Only my mum will join me at a later date.
This will be my 3rd visa if granted but this time around I'm so worried. Maybe coz the 1st time the VO didn't ask me much questions and didn't check my docs and d 2nd time i just dropped at d embassy and left. No question was asked. This time around I'm panicking coz I'm pregnant and this missionary journey means alot to me... pls make una advice me o. Sorry for d long post.

Do you have an idea why you may have been called in for the interview after applying via the Dropbox route.

Is this your first baby? Have you ever overstayed duration granted? Or does any other thing come to mind?

Did your application state medicals? Or just tourism/business?

Hiyaaa... Go through the last 4 pages, mrbrnw (not sure of the moniker intend using WHMC and she wired some payment via Stanbic.

Also check Jaiz Bank HQ, heard dey r selling. All d best.

Cobiss:
Good day,
Pls I have a question. For those that used Or are using WHMC, how did u process payment since they don't accept wire transfers. I want to see if I can prepay both doctor and hospital bills before traveling. Pls someone should help me out.
Secondly pls does anyone have info on any bank in Abuja currently giving PTA?

TheLeakyTribe:


Do you have an idea why you may have been called in for the interview after applying via the Dropbox route.

Is this your first baby? Have you ever overstayed duration granted? Or does any other thing come to mind?

Did your application state medicals? Or just tourism/business?

Thank you. I have no idea why i was called.
Yes this is my first baby. Never overstayed. Infact my last visit in October was just for 12 or 13 days.
Since i had a previous b1/b2, i selected the option of tourism /biz, so i can be renewed on same category.

LadyGuinivere:


1st I don't think 'too much statements ' is an issue as long as u arrange it well and can defend it. I do however have an ish with mumsi's statement. IMO it shows u and oga don't have enough funds and are resorting to mumsi's funds. That Is not what they are looking for.
You must have calculated what everything will cost u. If its 2.5m do u have anything left in the account? If not, that's not very good.
N200 conversion rate may not be good enough because the bank can only give u 8k (u and oga)
Sorry it seems all I did was poke holes in your application but its so u be prepared. Peace

Thank you. Sadly that's all d money i have. And the truth is that mum is also supporting me coz she knows that's all we have.
Hubby is not going. so PTA is from me and mum. And hoping to pay thru form A even b4 i get there. My brother will pre-register me.
Or maybe i should just use myself and mummy for sponsor instead of using hubby.
Hmmm. I don't even know what to do. God help me.
Thank u.

Zumabeezle:


Thank you. I have no idea why i was called.
Yes this is my first baby. Never overstayed. Infact my last visit in October was just for 12 or 13 days.
Since i had a previous b1/b2, i selected the option of tourism /biz, so i can be renewed on same category.

Okay. If you had filled in Medicals it's the same category. That's what I did for my Dropbox even though the initial one was tourism/business. It's still the same B1/B2 but at least if you're called in, it would be clear that you indicated the medical nature of your trip.

Anyway it's nothing to worry about. People get called and still get their Visas, I've read a couple here. Have faith, do research and be confident. Get your documents ready too just in case.

If your status has changed in any way between the previous two applications maybe that's why you were called in. Have no fear.

Zumabeezle:
Hi house, pls i need advice. Or maybe i just need someone to talk to coz I'm so worried. (I worry alot )

I submitted for renewal via dropbox but was invited for an interview. From what I've read on this thread, I've taken some steps to prepare for the interview. In establishing strong ties, i have my marriage cert and pictures.
I also have hospital / Dr's correspondence and appointment date, a budget sheet, my office pay slip, my salary account bank statement and my savings account bank statement. I also have my mum's bank statement as I'm a co-signatory to the account and she's willing to support where necessary. My husband also gave me his office pay slip and bank statement but all the money he's ready to give me has been transferred to my savings account.
1. Now I'm worried that i have too many bank statements. Pls what do u think?
2. What else can i use to prove strong ties?
3. My buget for vag is about $9,800 and $11,500 for cs. And I'm using 200naira as conversion rate. I won't need a hotel and nanny coz I'm gonna stay with family. So 2.5m naira will cover everything. Hope this is not too small for budget sheet?
My husband is not coming with me on this trip. Only my mum will join me at a later date.
This will be my 3rd visa if granted but this time around I'm so worried. Maybe coz the 1st time the VO didn't ask me much questions and didn't check my docs and d 2nd time i just dropped at d embassy and left. No question was asked. This time around I'm panicking coz I'm pregnant and this missionary journey means alot to me... pls make una advice me o. Sorry for d long post.

:') don't worry, you will be fine. Be confident. You have nothing to be afraid of

Theleakytribe and Zumabeezle,

You don't need to have had any issues previously. People get called for interview. I think it's almost like picking a sample size out of the drop box population for interview.

That said, it's not a big deal, what makes it a big deal is that you are planning to deliver and that budget is key. Do not panic at all, several of my friends and family have d been called for interview after a drop box application.

Lady G, it's better we pick holes in the application now so that she can sail through.

I think a budget of 2.5m for the interview is low. These people have been seeing budgets of 3.5 to 6m mostly. Can the budget be revised? Also, please note that it will be good to show a reasonable cash balance after taking about the budget amount because they simply can't wrap their head around why one will use all of one's life savings to have one baby.

These statements you are carrying may not even be checked at all as long as you are articulate and God shows you Grace (this isn't your first visa), however, you need to still carry them. Mumsy's statement is one kind....I think you should leave that out.




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Do you have an idea why you may have been called in for the interview after applying via the Dropbox route.

Is this your first baby? Have you ever overstayed duration granted? Or does any other thing come to mind?

Did your application state medicals? Or just tourism/business?[/quote]

Zumabeezele,

I just read the part where you said that's all the money you have. Let me tell you what I would do in your position. Since I have access to my mum's funds and I know I can use it if need be in the US, I would take out of that money, fix it in my name and add the investment certificate to the bank statements. Let's say you fix another 2m and revise your budget to like 3.5m. That way you don't have any sudden deposits going into your account.

I almost didn't type this cos I know some people might throw bullets at me but am so uncomfortable with that 2.5m and I don't want you to fail. Let me quickly hide. Bye.

TheLeakyTribe:


Okay. If you had filled in Medicals it's the same category. That's what I did for my Dropbox even though the initial one was tourism/business. It's still the same B1/B2 but at least if you're called in, it would be clear that you indicated the medical nature of your trip.

Anyway it's nothing to worry about. People get called and still get their Visas, I've read a couple here. Have faith, do research and be confident. Get your documents ready too just in case.

If your status has changed in any way between the previous two applications maybe that's why you were called in. Have no fear.

Oh yes. I changed jobs. That must be it. Now i feel better. And i'll just use mum and I as sponsors. Sebi they can't say my mother cannot give me money.
Thanks so so much. It's good to talk to people.

nefertitiram:


:') don't worry, you will be fine. Be confident. You have nothing to be afraid of

Thank u nefertitiram. I appreciate the encouragement.

happytbaby:
Zumabeezele,


I almost didn't type this cos I know some people might throw bullets at me but am so uncomfortable with that 2.5m and I don't want you to fail. Let me quickly hide. Bye.

Where u wan hide? Under rock? Lol
U are lucky na. Shebi na throw no be shoot dem go shoot the bullet?

happytbaby:
Zumabeezele,

I just read the part where you said that's all the money you have. Let me tell you what I would do in your position. Since I have access to my mum's funds and I know I can use it if need be in the US, I would take out of that money, fix it in my name and add the investment certificate to the bank statements. Let's say you fix another 2m and revise your budget to like 3.5m. That way you don't have any sudden deposits going into your account.

I almost didn't type this cos I know some people might throw bullets at me but am so uncomfortable with that 2.5m and I don't want you to fail. Let me quickly hide. Bye.

Thank u. Pls don't hide. my interview is on Tuesday. If i fix the money now won't it be somehow? I'll have to explain where i suddenly got the money from. Same reason why i didn't bother transferring the money to my personal account. They will know I'm doing it just for d interview. So isn't it better to just tell the VO upfront that my mum and i are sponsoring this journey and i have access to the funds in the account as I'm a co-signatory.
May God favour me.

Okay babes, not to worry too much share. Mostly this interview after drop box is easy peasey.

About the investment booking, your investment could have matured and was rolled over so no big deal in the date.

Zumabeezle:


Thank u. Pls don't hide. my interview is on Tuesday. If i fix the money now won't it be somehow? I'll have to explain where i suddenly got the money from. Same reason why i didn't bother transferring the money to my personal account. They will know I'm doing it just for d interview. So isn't it better to just tell the VO upfront that my mum and i are sponsoring this journey and i have access to the funds in the account as I'm a co-signatory.
May God favour me.

Zumabeezle,

You have nothing to worry about when it comes to the financial but don't use your mum as a sponsor, find a way to work it that it's you & your husband....

I don't know ooo, but it sounds off, my opinion.

Your moniker is fiyah BTW.

Hi,

If that's what you want to do, then you should get a letter from the bank stating that you are also a signatory to the acct.

Zumabeezle:


Thank u. Pls don't hide. my interview is on Tuesday. If i fix the money now won't it be somehow? I'll have to explain where i suddenly got the money from. Same reason why i didn't bother transferring the money to my personal account. They will know I'm doing it just for d interview. So isn't it better to just tell the VO upfront that my mum and i are sponsoring this journey and i have access to the funds in the account as I'm a co-signatory.
May God favour me.

That awkward moment when you realize a 70cl bottle of water is $3.

$3 * $/N320 = N960

For these stress and sacrifice alone God will make our LO leaders in thier various fields and generation.

happytbaby:
Okay babes, not to worry too much share. Mostly this interview after drop box is easy peasey.

About the investment booking, your investment could have matured and was rolled over so no big deal in the date.

That's true. Thank you so much. God bless you.

Dears, please I need a quick answer . I have naira in my Stanbic card and I want to get a $1000 . Do I do cash back or money order .and what's the process and the charge at either heb or fiesta . Thanks

modath:


Zumabeezle,

You have nothing to worry about when it comes to the financial but don't use your mum as a sponsor, find a way to work it that it's you & your husband....

I don't know ooo, but it sounds off, my opinion.

Your moniker is fiyah BTW.

Lol at fiyah. Thank u for ur contribution. I appreciate it.

cindermum:
Hi,

If that's what you want to do, then you should get a letter from the bank stating that you are also a signatory to the acct.

Okay thank u cindermum. Will do.

Zumabeezle:


Thank you. Sadly that's all d money i have. And the truth is that mum is also supporting me coz she knows that's all we have.
Hubby is not going. so PTA is from me and mum. And hoping to pay thru form A even b4 i get there. My brother will pre-register me.
Or maybe i should just use myself and mummy for sponsor instead of using hubby.
Hmmm. I don't even know what to do. God help me.
Thank u.

Relax dear,u'll be fine.I also applied wt both hubby and my dad's account statement and it wasn't an issue,even though i had been denied once before. Go wt all relevant acct statements...ur husband's inclusive,,the onus is on you to prove you can afford and will pay ur bills.

Onlineise:
That awkward moment when you realize a 70cl bottle of water is $3.

$3 * $/N320 = N960

For these stress and sacrifice alone God will make our LO leaders in thier various fields and generation.

.. nor kee me abeg.

Onlineise:
That awkward moment when you realize a 70cl bottle of water is $3.

$3 * $/N320 = N960

For these stress and sacrifice alone God will make our LO leaders in thier various fields and generation.

AMENNNN!!!

Zumabeezle:


Thank u. Pls don't hide. my interview is on Tuesday. If i fix the money now won't it be somehow? I'll have to explain where i suddenly got the money from. Same reason why i didn't bother transferring the money to my personal account. They will know I'm doing it just for d interview. So isn't it better to just tell the VO upfront that my mum and i are sponsoring this journey and i have access to the funds in the account as I'm a co-signatory.
May God favour me.

Babe we arent Visa Officers but we think you should really consider not using your moms account.

Most onyinbo ppl rnt big on relationships like we are..(papa fit de bankrupt mak pikin de flenjo and thy see notin wrong).
Someone once asked my uncle why he was suffering to pay his kids school fees when as citizens they could get a loan on their own. D man laughed at such mentality and replied, why let my kids start life in debt when i can help?

People wth such mentality may not understand your moms intention to help. Thy may just wonder y u and hubby cnt afford d birth on ur own.

Best case.. if you must include your mom, fix parr of her money like @happytbaby said. Or get d bank to issue a letter confirming you are a signatory...

Thank you so much. Will check it out.

biollar1:

Hiyaaa... Go through the last 4 pages, mrbrnw (not sure of the moniker intend using WHMC and she wired some payment via Stanbic.

Also check Jaiz Bank HQ, heard dey r selling. All d best.

Adiahabasi:
Relax dear,u'll be fine.I also applied wt both hubby and my dad's account statement and it wasn't an issue,even though i had been denied once before. Go wt all relevant acct statements...ur husband's inclusive,,the onus is on you to prove you can afford and will pay ur bills.

Thanks for ur contribution. I appreciate it.

ajujuju:




Best case.. if you must include your mom, fix parr of her money like @happytbaby said. Or get d bank to issue a letter confirming you are a signatory...

Thanks for ur contribution. Will do.

Chai e don tey o. Congrats everyone on successful visa interviews, POEs and deliveries.

Lady G my "rose models" keeping it real as usual. Tuale for the 5*general

Onlineise:
That awkward moment when you realize a 70cl bottle of water is $3.

$3 * $/N320 = N960

For these stress and sacrifice alone God will make our LO leaders in thier various fields and generation.

Go to any walmart close to you, they sell 5 litre refill for a quarter (25cent). They also sell a pack of 24 50cl for about $2.99.

Na big man dey buy one one bottle for 3$ o