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My ordeal with US embassy story, I stopped applying since 2018. I wish to reapply now but I want to clear the uncertainties, prevent further refusals. I gave birth 2016 using my USA B1/B2 Visa with the sending of change of intent was about 3months gone when the VISA was gotten, the change of intent was the norm then, after birth at Oakbend and using Dr E in Richmond, Texas, my birth was normal vaginal delivery, no Medicaid and no extra fees, spend about 5k. Fast forward to 2017, I went for the intended visit with my 1 year old baby to Virginia, 2018, VISA expired and at renewal, I went for a F1 Visa ,it was denied, family Visit Visa, it was denied, hubby went alone, it was denied. Please going back now probably for another F1 Visa, what should be in place, please I need guidance from you and everyone with how they have solved this problem. Thank you

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I have seen some people requesting for immigration lawyer, as anyone gotten? Please i need solution.

lollarojo:
Good hi , I want to send u private message. I want to renew my daughter's port.evening House,
With the new policies and all, has anyone renewed their kids American port in Nigeria in recent time? We have our renewal date set for this month and i don’t want to be met with any unexpected issues.

Kindly advice

Hello everyone

My previous US visa expired in June 2024, the visa was issued after 221G istrative processing. I want to renew the visa this year but unfortunately it’s like I am not allowed to use Dropbox, because after answering all the questions for appointment scheduling it took me to embassy appointment page. (Appointment date is for 10th October 2025)

I am not in a rush to renew my visa but I just want to know if Dropbox has been scraped (based on recent news I heard) or if it’s just a problem for me

Please can anyone help me with information about Dropbox.. is the service still being offered ?

This will enable me prepare for the visa interview adequately.

P.S I gave birth in Houston Texas in 2022

Thanks a lot

adekvic:
My ordeal with US embassy story, I stopped applying since 2018. I wish to reapply now but I want to clear the uncertainties, prevent further refusals. I gave birth 2016 using my USA B1/B2 Visa with the sending of change of intent was about 3months gone when the VISA was gotten, the change of intent was the norm then, after birth at Oakbend and using Dr E in Richmond, Texas, my birth was normal vaginal delivery, no Medicaid and no extra fees, spend about 5k. Fast forward to 2017, I went for the intended visit with my 1 year old baby to Virginia, 2018, VISA expired and at renewal, I went for a F1 Visa ,it was denied, family Visit Visa, it was denied, hubby went alone, it was denied. Please going back now probably for another F1 Visa, what should be in place, please I need guidance from you and everyone with how they have solved this problem. Thank you

Why F1 visa ? If I’m not mistaken, F1 is for students intending to study in the US . Why not the normal B1/B2 visa if the purpose of the trip is family visit

Summerbutterfly:
Hello everyone

My previous US visa expired in June 2024, the visa was issued after 221G istrative processing. I want to renew the visa this year but unfortunately it’s like I am not allowed to use Dropbox, because after answering all the questions for appointment scheduling it took me to embassy appointment page. (Appointment date is for 10th October 2025)

I am not in a rush to renew my visa but I just want to know if Dropbox has been scraped (based on recent news I heard) or if it’s just a problem for me

Please can anyone help me with information about Dropbox.. is the service still being offered ?

This will enable me prepare for the visa interview adequately.

P.S I gave birth in Houston Texas in 2022

Thanks a lot

Ask this in the US visit visa thread.

It could be the appointment date is for you to drop off your port at OIS or it might be in person interview.

Interview waiver is still on however it doesn't mean you can't be called in for an in person interview

Pls can someone help point to the right direction on how I can Kickstart the renewal of my daughter's USA port. She was birthed 2015 and till date ,I hv not renewed it .

Any assistance will be appreciated.

Enyinne:
Pls can someone help point to the right direction on how I can Kickstart the renewal of my daughter's USA port. She was birthed 2015 and till date ,I hv not renewed it .

Any assistance will be appreciated.

you can visit the US embassy Lagos website and schedule an appointment under American Citizen Services (ACS) section (the link i have pasted below)
https://evisaforms.state.gov/Instructions/ACSSchedulingSystem.asp

After which you will fill the application form online and print out the form with a barcode from the website below. Please make sure you use the online form and generate the barcode, hand filled form will be rejected

https://pptform.state.gov/portWizardMain.aspx#%7B%22__s%22%3A%227Xo%2BzpcsJo9wCw%2BUUFGy%2BxDLeIBJ%2BZb3Dtg6qTSqYwnzdOlWnrF7N4ohdxdZwGnhlRt%2F%2FBUb%2BbbXi4fWBDf3qeZLV6sohUhtiy0NTzKnzhs6f%2Fe9CElQ1dq20SY%3D%22%7D

On your appointment day, go to the embassy with the following documents
1. Online application form showing barcode
2. Birth certificate of your child and a photocopy
3. port application fee in dollars or equivalent in naira (135$) or credit card issued in the US
4. Parent's port and a photocopy of the data page
5. Pictures of your child showing age progression since last port (Transitional photos)
6. 2 biometric port photos of the child
Check the website below for more info
https://ng.usembassy.gov/ports/important-port-information/

Caveat: this information is as at October 2023, you need to use it only as a guide.

Thanks for ur response.

Lordcrixus:


you can visit the US embassy Lagos website and schedule an appointment under American Citizen Services (ACS) section (the link i have pasted below)
https://evisaforms.state.gov/Instructions/ACSSchedulingSystem.asp

After which you will fill the application form online and print out the form with a barcode from the website below. Please make sure you use the online form and generate the barcode, hand filled form will be rejected

https://pptform.state.gov/portWizardMain.aspx#%7B%22__s%22%3A%227Xo%2BzpcsJo9wCw%2BUUFGy%2BxDLeIBJ%2BZb3Dtg6qTSqYwnzdOlWnrF7N4ohdxdZwGnhlRt%2F%2FBUb%2BbbXi4fWBDf3qeZLV6sohUhtiy0NTzKnzhs6f%2Fe9CElQ1dq20SY%3D%22%7D

On your appointment day, go to the embassy with the following documents
1. Online application form showing barcode
2. Birth certificate of your child and a photocopy
3. port application fee in dollars or equivalent in naira (135$) or credit card issued in the US
4. Parent's port and a photocopy of the data page
5. Pictures of your child showing age progression since last port (Transitional photos)
6. 2 biometric port photos of the child
Check the website below for more info
https://ng.usembassy.gov/ports/important-port-information/

Caveat: this information is as at October 2023, you need to use it only as a guide.

Taal17:


Ask this in the US visit visa thread.

It could be the appointment date is for you to drop off your port at OIS or it might be in person interview.

Interview waiver is still on however it doesn't mean you can't be called in for an in person interview

I’ll do that thank you

Hello mums, has anyone travelled back to US recently after giving birth on the same visa
Were you questioned?

Can someone help me with how to get in touch with OIS service? from their site my parent port is ready for pick up at 14 Idowu Taylor St, Victoria Island, Lagos 101241, Lagos. but i made a booking with payments for pick up at DHL office Akure, the appointment day was a public holiday, however a day after my parent went to the dhl office they were told that they have not received the port. i want online to track the port with the tracking number on the receipt but it is showing invalid tracking id. I need urgent help as my parent trip has been booked immediately after visa approval. I called their office number i found online, it appears the number is not working +2348033889215

Good evening house,

Please we should not allow the good work of this thread die down.

People hardly share their experiences anymore, from the visa interview, travel process, birth story and baby’s documents.

lets Continue to share our experiences as people may benefit from it.
Nairaland taught me alot back in 2022 when I had my baby and I'm grateful for that


Thank
You

I am an F1 student and trying to renew my visa. I checked online and google is saying there is no longer drop box available in Nigeria. Is this true? I just want to pay visa fee so I am unable to confirm from US visa portal.

AbeCity1:
I am an F1 student and trying to renew my visa. I checked online and google is saying there is no longer drop box available in Nigeria. Is this true? I just want to pay visa fee so I am unable to confirm from US visa portal.

Renew your visa in Canada or Mexico

Please those of us who is having issues with Visa due to sending change of intent and also paying what seems to be low for given birth in the US to the consular, but didn't take Medicaid since 2016, re applied 2018 3 times but ViSA wasn't given.

What are the chances now and possible solutions, please I need your advice.

Taal17:


Ask this in the US visit visa thread.

It could be the appointment date is for you to drop off your port at OIS or it might be in person interview.

Interview waiver is still on however it doesn't mean you can't be called in for an in person interview

No Dropbox is still very much available, i just did mine but you have to be within the 12months of your previous visa expiration. All the best

Taal17:


Ask this in the US visit visa thread.

It could be the appointment date is for you to drop off your port at OIS or it might be in person interview.

Interview waiver is still on however it doesn't mean you can't be called in for an in person interview

To add you can also be called in for 221G again because you used the tourist visa to give birth. They are refusing visa renewal based on this and also people who spent 4months above in the US. Again, all the best!

Hello mamas

Anyone in Houston and know of some kind of postpartum/newborn helper or a platform I can use? I’ll be giving birth soon and unfortunately my system can no longer come to the US so I’m alone and will be a first time mom. If there’s anyone alone too I’d love to hear how you’ll be going about it. Thank you

lalaH96:
Hello mamas

Anyone in Houston and know of some kind of postpartum/newborn helper or a platform I can use? I’ll be giving birth soon and unfortunately my system can no longer come to the US so I’m alone and will be a first time mom. If there’s anyone alone too I’d love to hear how you’ll be going about it. Thank you

Hello , how are you doing and hope you have been able to get a birthing partner . please could you advise name of hospital in Houston and price . I would really appreciate. Am new to this platform txs

Hello Everyone

1.What is the recent update on giving birth on b1/b2 Visa since trump made his announcements to try and stop it in February?
2. What are the current POE questions which are asked as of 2025?
3. On average how many months are Mommas staying in the states?

lalaH96:
Hello mamas

Anyone in Houston and know of some kind of postpartum/newborn helper or a platform I can use? I’ll be giving birth soon and unfortunately my system can no longer come to the US so I’m alone and will be a first time mom. If there’s anyone alone too I’d love to hear how you’ll be going about it. Thank you

there are number of concierge services in Houston one of which is Soulcare Concierge, look her up on IG for .
Also could you share at what week you got into Houston, what airport and if you had any challange at the entry point

Just checking if you had found a place

lalaH96:
Hello mamas

Anyone in Houston and know of some kind of postpartum/newborn helper or a platform I can use? I’ll be giving birth soon and unfortunately my system can no longer come to the US so I’m alone and will be a first time mom. If there’s anyone alone too I’d love to hear how you’ll be going about it. Thank you

I had my 2 kids in Houston but the first came in via New york and the second dallas. Both smooth.

Candybright:
there are number of concierge services in Houston one of which is Soulcare Concierge, look her up on IG for .
Also could you share at what week you got into Houston, what airport and if you had any challange at the entry point

Hi everyone, I need your advise pls. I applied for a B2 Visa to have my baby in the USA. My pregnancy is high risk and I have my letter from my doctor in Nigeria and a Gyne in Texas USA. I was only able to get February 2026 date and my due date is in a couple of months in 2025. I applied for an emergency date and it was rejected, not sure why. I attached my proof of Funds and the letters from both doctors. Pls what did I do wrong ? How do I get a closer date?

Ladyjayce:
Hi everyone, I need your advise pls. I applied for a B2 Visa to have my baby in the USA. My pregnancy is high risk and I have my letter from my doctor in Nigeria and a Gyne in Texas USA. I was only able to get February 2026 date and my due date is in a couple of months in 2025. I applied for an emergency date and it was rejected, not sure why. I attached my proof of Funds and the letters from both doctors. Pls what did I do wrong ? How do I get a closer date?

Your reason for travel doesn't qualify for emergency appointment.


That being said..you can reschedule. Just make time to check for earlier dates at least every week and you will get an earlier date.
It just takes some patience .

Candybright:
there are number of concierge services in Houston one of which is Soulcare Concierge, look her up on IG for .
Also could you share at what week you got into Houston, what airport and if you had any challange at the entry point

I actually reached out to them I saw their card in the Drs office but they never responded to the email and their phone just goes unanswered.

I was 28 weeks when I arrived because I wanted to be in the US before Trump’s inauguration. My POE was Los Angeles and there were no challenges I was asked how long I’d be staying, reason (I was honest about the pregnancy) and the officer asked for the letter from my Dr here in the US and that was it.

Aderounkeomoba:
Just checking if you had found a place

Nope I didn’t

Damyem25:


Hello , how are you doing and hope you have been able to get a birthing partner . please could you advise name of hospital in Houston and price . I would really appreciate. Am new to this platform txs

Hello, I used HCA West Houston and the vaginal delivery fee was $3600

Hello, any mamas who did their baby’s hearing test independently in Houston? Was offered one by the Pediatrix Group at the hospital and I declined because I once saw posts here about how they bill you ridiculous amounts/hidden bills so I didn’t want to take a chance

lalaH96:
Hello, any mamas who did their baby’s hearing test independently in Houston? Was offered one by the Pediatrix Group at the hospital and I declined because I once saw posts here about how they bill you ridiculous amounts/hidden bills so I didn’t want to take a chance

I would have taken the audio tests at the hospital. Shouldn't that be part of the routine pediatric exams once the baby is born?