dere5:

You can travel before your visa expires,the important thing is that you get to poe before the expiration date. Its the cbp officer at poe that will ditermine how long you are allowed to stay in America.

Hehehe, this was the mighty battle between Babababy (if my memory serves me well) and co last year before the tsunami. As he said then, your Visa just needs to be valid till you land at a US border for an officer to stamp you in. How long he stamps you in for is based on his discretion.

Shawbabe:
Hahahaha u people crack me up. See all the gospel and epistle preaching peace and all. Oh and folks posting @ 1am could be in different time zones. Biko it ain't that serious. And anyone who bursts a nerve becoz of what someone says to u on a faceless forum, needs to speak to a psychologist about handling her emotions/anger.
So make una quit with the "holier than thou" posts and epistles. It never was that serious...well not for me anyway becoz I'm not buying anyone's ticket here. Lol! So why will I care if they fly @ 1 week or 43 weeks??

Hmmmmmm You like wahala! Ewwwwwww

Thanks @shelly23. Please does anyone have details of a doctor/hospital in new jersey that will respond sharply?

slimwendy85:
Yes. On a lighter note, no one has replied my question about how much it would cost to cargo stuff from El past to Nigeria. Please help a sister.

Had to do UPS ground shipping to Houston and then got it shipped from Houston to nigeria. I used Honts Global.

Cost from Houston to nigeria was about $4.5 per pound.
Ups ground shipping cost from elpaso to Houston varies per box size and weight.. On the average $25 per box.

Hi @Tvegas I sent you a PM. Please I need your help with the shadowbrooke apartments. I'll really appreciate your response to my email as soon as you can. Thank you!

Thanks omodaddy7. Will consider this option.

Gracydee:


Hey Zeeezahbee,

Was your trip to colorado for childbirth? If yes which hospital did you use and doctor? I have asked for people with information on colorado on this forum but no one seems to go that route

Zeezahbee,

A beg I dey wait for your response o. Make you help a sis here o

Girlmummy:
Thanks @shelly23. Please does anyone have details of a doctor/hospital in new jersey that will respond sharply?

Try Dr Fares Diabakerli he's at Hackensack umc mountainside new jersey.
Dr Agu chikezie he's at Robert wood Johnson Somerset but I found this to be really expensive.
Dr Fares on the other hand is affordable, my only concern is with the hospital. The reviews on the hospital got me worried. But then a nairalander just used this place but I'm still waiting for her response as I would really love to hear from her personal experience at Hackensack @favouredB.

There's also St Peters university hospital new brunswick you can Google Dr's there.

hope this helps.

Airpure:
Hello Guys. Pls those using and have used Dr FUNSHO. Has anyone done the Glucose Tolerance Test Before? Wats it all about pls n what was ur experience? Did u eat before the test n all. Pls let me know

Well, most people do the glucose screening test only. A glucose tolerance test is only done if the glucose screening test showed possible gestational diabetes. For the screening test u don't need to starve. U need to eat as usual. You will be given a glucose solution to drink and blood collected after an hour and tested. If you show possibility of gestational diabetes only then will you be required to do the glucose tolerance test which is usually a 3 hour test.

With this, you will need to starve for atleast 8 hours and blood sample will be collected upon arrival. You will be given an oral glucose solution and blood samples will be collected every hour for the next 3 hours.

So you need to know if you actually need to do a glucose tolerance test. If you haven't done the screening yet then you need to do it first.

Shawbabe:
Hahahaha u people crack me up. See all the gospel and epistle preaching peace and all. Oh and folks posting @ 1am could be in different time zones. Biko it ain't that serious. And anyone who bursts a nerve becoz of what someone says to u on a faceless forum, needs to speak to a psychologist about handling her emotions/anger.
So make una quit with the "holier than thou" posts and epistles. It never was that serious...well not for me anyway becoz I'm not buying anyone's ticket here. Lol! So why will I care if they fly @ 1 week or 43 weeks??

Me I just gbadun you... you usually summarise all that's in my head... It wasn't even that serious... Just a friendly advise.

Nasadiva:
Hello Everyone.
I can see there are lots of GOOD HEADS in this forum. Please I need an urgent advice, I am September mum and will love to leave b4 35weeks, the problem is my visa will expire 2nd week of August. If I stay to renew I will cross the 35 weeks, if I leave, my visa will expire b4 I even put to bed. What do I do? Another thing, if I stay to renew, will they grant my application at that advance stage?

Just get into US before it expires.
A visaa only takes you to the border. A CBP will stamp you in for 6mths from when you entered US, it doesn't matter when you enter, just as long as you get to the border before expiry date.

woaini:
Hi @ slanliz007. Some people feel three is no need to send the letter but like phema would say its better to be 'over prepared'. Just like you I have used my visa for the purpose I got it but I still sent the letter, no harm in that. But for me I termed it notification of intent not change in travel plans
Above all do what best suits you. . Good luck

Hi,

Please can you help with a sample of the letter you sent?

Thanks,

nefertitiram:

Just get into US before it expires.
A visaa only takes you to the border. A CBP will stamp you in for 6mths from when you entered US, it doesn't matter when you enter, just as long as you get to the border before expiry date.

shelly23:
As long as you enter the US while your visa is valid, you'll be fine. There's no need to renew before you leave nigeria.
The CBP officer at the POE is who determines how long you can stay in the US and that's the date you should be more mindful of.

shadetwins:
You can renew your visa up to 1-2 months before expiry. ive done it a couple of times

dere5:

You can travel before your visa expires,the important thing is that you get to poe before the expiration date. Its the cbp officer at poe that will ditermine how long you are allowed to stay in America. For example if your visa will expire on the 10th March,and you travel on the 5th March and the cbp officer stamps you in for 6months, you are within your rights to stay in america for the next 6months.
And moreover,i dont think there is anything that says you have to wait to renew your visa untill the expiration date,i stand to be corrected. Gurus in the house should pls contribute

THANKS ALL. U RE D BEST. SO DO I NEED TO SEND MY NOTIFICATION OF INTENT NOW OR HOLD ON TILL THE DATE DRAWS CLOSER? I AM ALSO TURN BW ELPASO AND PHOENIX. WITH YOUR RICH EXPERIENCE, CAN U HELP ME OUT WITH YOUR SUGGESTIONS, COST IS A GREAT FACTOR THAT WILL INFLUENCE THE DECISION.

Dearest people! I just landed US o, POE was Minneapolis, heading to Houston now. I'll share my story when I'm settled.

cgese:
Please has anyone who previously had a baby in the US been able
to renew through dropbox successfully.

Yes. I used the drop box to renew last year after baby in 2012. No questions asked, no receipts included(tho I had them ready). Visa ready in 4 business days.
All the best!

aye88:



Yeah. Thanks so much for your advice. I've been in Maryland for awhile now and done extensive research. It's pretty expensive here and they hardly give discounts. The hospital I settled for is in Virginia. It's 28mins drive frm where I stay in Maryland which is even closer than some hospitals within Maryland where u can drive close to 1hr. The hospital I'm choose gives a 46percent discount for those who don't have insurance or who are self paying patients. The total hospital bill for virginal is 4358 after deducting the 46percent. It covers for two days stay at the hospital. It doesn't cover for anaestlogist, or doctors fee o. They seem to be the only one that is straight forward with their bill.

@aye88 I intend travelling to Maryland myself in da next two weeks, can you give an insight on this hospital. Please?

IyawoToBe:
Hmmmmmm You like wahala! Ewwwwwww

Lol @ Ewww...u can eww from here to Cotonou. Are u chasing me or about to marry me?

Why would I care

Gracydee:


Hey Zeeezahbee,

Was your trip to colorado for childbirth? If yes which hospital did you use and doctor? I have asked for people with information on colorado on this forum but no one seems to go that route

went on a trip not birthing, you can expand your search to other states, I doubt if Colorado has been mentioned here or used before. Good luck

dittobaby:


Thanks for the info. I made a reservation online for a room at in town suites today but l was allowed only a 31 days booking which ends in June. I hope when I get there they will not tell me that somebody else has booked the room for July. I also saw a tax fee of $43.75. Is it weekly or a one time payment? How can I get in touch with you, please?

Apologies for late response, on the room no issues you would get your room,the tax fee is one time and you are entitled to tax refund after month which would be added to your bill if you are extending your stay.
you can pm me
one you book a room and you start staying ,you would be asked if you are extending so be rest assured no issues

Hi house, how's evryone doing and how are your Bumps and Lo's.
My mum wld be going for her interview Alone Soon, purpose is to help me and also handle my 2 year old( this wasn't asked while filling the application), bt she applied for B1/B2 visa. She has been to several other countries too. What are the most likely questions thy would ask her. Wat are the documents she should go with. Do I go with her for the interview? Or she only allowed to go alone? Thnk you in advance

Please, I and my wife just completed our ds-160 form. But I noticed some contents are different in the forms. 1. My form asked for details of education, previous and present work experience while her own only gave an option of only present employer. 2. My form asked of places we intend visiting while in usa but there wasn't such on her own form. 3. My form asked for airline details, arrival n departure while her own form only asked how many days or wks does she want to stay. Please what could be the problem?? Thanks

mamanjai:
Hi house, how's evryone doing and how are your Bumps and Lo's.
My mum wld be going for her interview Alone Soon, purpose is to help me and also handle my 2 year old( this wasn't asked while filling the application), bt she applied for B1/B2 visa. She has been to several other countries too. What are the most likely questions thy would ask her. Wat are the documents she should go with. Thnk you in advance

Are u sponsoring her?if so,u need to put ur statement of account in her document,n let her go with your passport or a photocopy of your data page,and also tell her to tell the interview that she helps you takes care of your baby here in nigeria.That was the only question I was asked wen I went wt my mum,I was asked if I was sponsoring her n I said 'Yes'.The only document I was asked for is my Passport.she scan thru it and ask her to come back for her visa.I hope this helps

Yes it does, thank you much. Did yu go wth her for the interview? Do I have to be with her

Larondoo22:
Are u sponsoring her?if so,u need to put ur statement of account in her document,n let her go with your passport or a photocopy of your data page,and also tell her to tell the interview that she helps you takes care of your baby here in nigeria.That was the only question I was asked wen I went wt my mum,I was asked if I was sponsoring her n I said 'Yes'.The only document I was asked for is my Passport.she scan thru it and ask her to come back for her visa.I hope this helps

feddy27:
Dearest people! I just landed US o, POE was Minneapolis, heading to Houston now. I'll share my story when I'm settled.

Congrats feddy27 on your successful POE , eagerly awaiting your story.

mamanjai:
Hi house, how's evryone doing and how are your Bumps and Lo's.
My mum wld be going for her interview Alone Soon, purpose is to help me and also handle my 2 year old( this wasn't asked while filling the application), bt she applied for B1/B2 visa. She has been to several other countries too. What are the most likely questions thy would ask her. Wat are the documents she should go with. Do I go with her for the interview? Or she only allowed to go alone? Thnk you in advance

Likely questions could be:

1) Does she work?
2) Where?
3) Who is sponsoring her?
4) Where will yall be staying/your medical details?
5) Duration?

I don't think they'll let u go with her to the interview, except she needs u as an interpreter or something like that. I think giving her copies of your Dr and hospital arrangements, accommodation, copy of your visa, bank statements stating you sponsoring, and any other important info about your trip. She should be fine though, they usually don't give elderly people stress.

There is no problem.
The form for men is slightly more detailed. Noticed the same when my husband and I applied.

bimmymal:
Please, I and my wife just completed our ds-160 form. But I noticed some contents are different in the forms. 1. My form asked for details of education, previous and present work experience while her own only gave an option of only present employer. 2. My form asked of places we intend visiting while in usa but there wasn't such on her own form. 3. My form asked for airline details, arrival n departure while her own form only asked how many days or wks does she want to stay. Please what could be the problem?? Thanks

I went in with my mum and they allowed me, the VO never even directed any questions to me and my mum speaks English fluently and had no need for an interpreter. I also met a lady too there that came in with her mum. This happened in abuja.

mamanjai:

Yes it does, thank you much. Did yu go wth her for the interview? Do I have to be with her

Hi ya!

I'll also check them out although I'll prefer NJ.
Which Dr have you been able to contact at the hospital?
Is the total inclusive of Drs fee or that will be seperate. Thanks for sharing.

Luckychild2015:


I

Hi, I just got this quote,

Good morning,

Thank you for your interest in Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Please see the attached fees for self-pay delivery in our hospital.

Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you




Christine Scaminaci
Assistant Vice President Patient Access/Medical Records
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
374 Stockholm street
Brooklyn, NY 11237
Phone: 718-963-7311
Cscaminaci@wyckoffhospital.org

This electronic message is intended to be for the use only of the named recipient, and may contain information that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error or are not the named recipient, please notify us immediately by contacting the sender at the electronic mail address noted above, and delete and destroy all copies of this message. Thank you.

Maternity costs
Normal vaginal delivery
• $6500.00
This fee includes hospital fee for 2 day stay for mother and infant
Physician fee related to the delivery
Anesthesia costs for an epidural
Pediatrician costs during admission

Cesarean Section
• $10,000.00
This fee includes hospital stay for 3 days for mother and infant
Physician fee related to the procedure
Anesthesia costs for the procedure
Pediatrician costs during admission

Women’s Health Center
• $130.00 per visit
Includes Physician fee for visit

• Any tests such as lab work, x-ray’s etc. done on an outpatient basis will be charged per test according to our self-pay fee schedule
The phone number to the Women’s Health Center 718-486-4155

Okk. Thanks a lot, never knew d form differs for male n female cos it's our first time.

lalavita:
There is no problem.
The form for men is slightly more detailed. Noticed the same when my husband and I applied.

bimmymal:
Okk. Thanks a lot, never knew d form differs for male n female cos it's our first time.

It is not different.
The answers you give in some sections lead to further question.
If you put in unemployed you won't get questions like how much you earn or place of employment.
If you put in you are being sponsored other parts will be skipped.
If you put in you are sponsoring they will require more details from you.

Okk.

nefertitiram:


It is not different.
The answers you give in some sections lead to further question.
If you put in unemployed you won't get questions like how much you earn or place of employment.
If you put in you are being sponsored other parts will be skipped.
If you put in you are sponsoring they will require more details from you.

The form for men requires more details than that of women, they are different. I fill for my husband and our profiles are very similar but his requires a lot more details than mine.

nefertitiram:


It is not different.
The answers you give in some sections lead to further question.
If you put in unemployed you won't get questions like how much you earn or place of employment.
If you put in you are being sponsored other parts will be skipped.
If you put in you are sponsoring they will require more details from you.