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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Popri(f): 6:54pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
We thank God for His favour and grace..Congratulations to all the mamas in the house, all those that were successful at the embassy and the sweet POE stories.. I key into all those testimonies.. We should all stay positive and leave no stone unturned in every situation.. Y'al should stay blessed.. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Terese69: 7:07pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
By the way, while I was waiting my turn/eavesdropping on other applicant's interviews, I realised the seriousness and importance of 2 major issues other users on this thread have been stressing. 1. The importance of honesty. Two pregnant women were denied visas just because they obviously lied about their intention of going to birth in the US. One said she was accompanying her father for his convocation cos her mum and other siblings are too busy to go with him amongst other disjointed and obviously false stories which gave her away and indicated that she really intends to birth in the US. Another woman for some reason said she was going for a conference and denied being pregnant altogether regardless of her swollen nose, swollen feet, pregnant posture and obvious baby bump. I really didn't understand her game plan. 2. The importance of a zero balance and keeping your every receipt/proof. Another woman was denied because they found out that her baby delivery was paid for by some insurance that she wasn't entitled to. She didn't deny the fact though. She blamed it on her US based friend for misleading her and claimed that her friend maliciously adviced her to use the insurance. She said after she realised this, she cut all ties with her friend (like the VO cares to know that lol) and that she has tried times without number to get in touch with the people (perhaps the hospital or insurance guys) to clear her bill but they neither take her calls nor reply her email. Thus her reason for wanting to travel this time is to go and approach them in person in order to clear her bill. The VO sha denied her, said there's nothing she can do to help her get in touch with the guys and asked her to go sort it out herself one way or the other. Moral of the story - Let us all learn from other people's mistakes so we can do better. 14 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by segbas(m): 7:31pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
@Terese69 I have replied the PM Please get back to me. Thanks. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by boldbabe: 7:33pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
mrsmo: I got there in the morning at 10am & it got to my turn at 11am, I submitted all forms and showed them my travel ticket explaining the need to process it quickly because I also needed to apply for a Nigerian visa & had less than two weeks to travel. The nice lady said I should wait and I got the passport within one hour 30 minutes. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by oluwafunkenny: 7:40pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
Hello Parents and Parents to be. Please do we have those that did their infants baptism (especially Catholics) in the US -Preferably Elpaso and Houston before coming home. If yes, what are the documentation needed to do this? Awaiting your kind response. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Terese69: 7:42pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
segbas: I have replied. Sorry for the delay. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by nelly2012: 9:38pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
nelly2012: Update...a very long one.... Flew Air France from ABUJA- PARIS-San Francisco airport in California(23:30 hrs flight time), 3 flights landed same time so queue was overlong but I maintained peace & quietness until it came to my turn. He was an elderly white man with no smile on his face at first... ME: GOOD DAY SIR(HANDING HIM MY PASSPORT & LANDING CARD) HIM: GOOD DAY MA'AM AND WHY ARE YOU HERE? ME: REST AND HAVE MY BABY(SMILING) HIM: OH GOOD. YOU'RE PREGNANT? ME: YES (STEPPING BACK FOR HIM TO SEE MY BUMP) HIM: (SMILING) I WANT TO COME AND VISIT NIGERIA SOON. HAVE LOTS OF FRIENDS THERE. ME: (CONFUSED. HOW THAT ONE TAKE CONCERN ME NOW?) HMMM.. THAT WOULD BE NICE. HIM: I LIKE THE NOLLYWOOD MOVIES, VERY INTERESTING( FLIPPING THROUGH MY PASSPORT ANF LOOKING AT MY FACE INTERMITTENTLY) ME: OH YEAH...( I SAID IN MY MIND THIS MAN WAN ACT PSYCHOLOGIST FOR ME EH..) HIM: HOW FAR GONE ARE YOU? ME: I TOLD HIM HIM: WHO IS THE LUCKY FATHER? ME: HE'S IN NIGERIA AND WILL BE HERE SHORTLY HIM: I SEE. DO YOU HAVE AN OLDER CHILD? ME: YES.. HIM: HOW OLD IS HE AND DID YOU HAVE HIM HERE TOO? ME: (STILL SMILING) HE'S 2 YEARS AND YES I HAD HIM HERE. HIM: OK. SO WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO HABE YOUR BABY IN THE U.S? ME: BLAH BLAH BLAH... HIM: ANY DOCTORS LETTER TO SUPPORT THAT? ME: NO. I JUST HAVE A PRENATAL REPORT FROM MY DOCTOR IN NIGERIA HIM: OK. DID YOU TELL YOUR EMBASSY ABOUT YOUR INTENTIONS WHEN YOU APPLIED FOR THIS VISA? ME: NO. I WASN'T PREGNANT AT THE TIME BUT I EMAILED THEM AND HERE IS THE REPLY.(HANDS HIM THE COI LETTER) HIM: OK GOOD. I'M GONNA WALK YOU TO THE SECONDARY INSPECTION AND HABE THEM ASK YOU MORE QUESTIONS OK? JUST TELL THEM ALL YOU TOLD ME. ME: THAT'S FINE (SMILING) HIM: YOU SHOULD BE FINE JUST TO CLARIFY SOME ISSUES. CAN I HELP WITH YOUR BAG? ME: (HANDED HIM THE BAG). THANK YOU. AT SECONDARY INSPECTION, I SAT FOR ABOUT 20MINS AND A MIDDLE AGED WHITE LADY CALLED ME INTO A ROOM. SHE HAD A PLAIN PAPER AND PEN WITH MY PASSPORT AND LANDING CARD. ME: GOOD DAY MA'AM (SMILING AND VERY TIRED) LADY: HI. OK SO TELL ME ALL ABOUT YOUR TRIP, PURPOSE AND HOW LONG YOU INTEND TO STAY? ME: AM HERE FOR VACATION AND BIRTHING. LADY: (WRITING IT DOWN) DO YOU HAVE A DOCTOR'S APPOINTMENT? ANYTHING ON PAPER? ME: YES( HANDING HER MY APPT LETTER) LADY: WHAT'S THE COST ESTIMATE? AND ANYTHING FROM THE HOSPITAL? ME: OH YES. (HANDS HER ALL THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE & HOSPITAL CORRESPONDENCE AND THE RECEIPTS OF THE PAYMENTS I'VE MADE) LADY: HOW MUCH DO YOU HAVE ON YOU?(STILL WRITING EVERYTHING DOWN) ME: $.... AND I ALSO HAVE MY DEBIT CARDS. LADY: ( CALCULATING THE DOCTOR'S FEE PLUS HOSPITAL FEE MINUS THE AMOUNT PAID, CHECKING THE BALANCE AND WHAT I HAD WITH ME). SO YOU OPTING FOR CAESAREAN DELIVERY? ME: AS MY DOCTOR RECOMMENDS WHEN I SEE HIM. AM NOT PARTICULAR ABOUT ANY. I JUST WANT MYSELF AND BABY TO BE SAFE. LADY: HOW DID YOU FIND OUT ABOUT THIS HOSPITAL? YOUR BROTHER RECOMMENDED IT? ME: THEY HAD GOOD REVIEWS ONLINE AND THEIR COSTS WITHIN MY BUDGET( I REFUSE TO MENTION MY SON UNLESS ASKED THOUGH I HAD ALL THE ZERO BALANCE LETTERS) LADY: WHERE'S YOUR PARTNER AND WHAT DOES HE DO? ME: IN NIGERIA BUT WILL BE HERE SHORTLY. HE WORKS AS ..... @..... LADY: WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU'RE NOT HAVING BABIES? ME: I'M A ..... LADY: OH YOU ARE AND COULDNT FIND ANY GOOD DOCTOR TO BIRTH YOU IN NIGERIA? ME: (SMILED. SOME QUESTIONS ARE BETTER NOT ANSWERED) LADY: SO DO YOU CIRCUMCISSION ROITINELY IN YOUR COUNTRY? ME: ( ANOTHER PSYCHOANALYTICAL QUESTION) DEPENDS ON RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND PREFERENCE... LADY: WHAT'S YOUR BROTHERS NAME AND WHAT DOES HE DO? ME: I TOLD HER LADY: YOUR PARENTS MUST HAVE DONE A GREAT JOB( STILL WRITING) ME: THANK YOU MA'AM. LADY: (STAMPING MY PASSPORT AND HANDING ALL MY PAPERS TO ME) PLS KEEP ALL YOUR RECEIPTS COS WE'LL BRING YOU HERE THE NEXT TIME TO VERIFY THEM. ME: SURE MA'AM. THANK YOU LADY: HAVE A SAFE DELIVERY AND BE GOOD. My people, na so I take waka go carry my baggage( no agric inspection ). It all took about an hour+. NB: This is my 4th U.S. visa( all multiples) and all have been used severally. My point exactly is to be over ready and have your facts straight. These guys don't laugh these days... Sorry for the long posts but na so e take happen. Thanks guys, you all rock big time... #Godwin! 22 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Newmum15: 9:58pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
kairi:Congratulations on your successful entry.Pls I'm a July mum to be and I'm looking at coming to Atlanta.Still don't have a doctor or hospital in mind.Pls can you help with that?Then I'd like to know if you bought your ticket via online agent or from KLM directly.Pls ma'am I'm really banking on this information.Thank you so much. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by sessibasi: 10:07pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
nomanicole: Hi. If he wrote only hep B den that is he only vaccine ur baby was given. Wen u get to naija u have to give bcg n d rest accordinly, they are all very important including all the penta vaccines. Bcg isn't given in the US but very important in naija |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by feddy27: 10:40pm On Mar 25, 2015 |
@newmum15, if you are buying KLM I wld advise you buy frm dia offfice so that u don't av any hassles if you need to make changes. You can even book on hold online and pay at dia office. Dat ws wat I did so I had options of choosing my POE. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by bambini: 12:00am On Mar 26, 2015 |
[quote author=pattyreal post=31663808]Ma fellow nairalanders! Wit great joy in ma heart I announce d birth of ma american princess. She came in on wed 8am @ MIHS. Sowi I didn't post dis earlier. My hands hv been tied wit both toddler & new born. I'm impressed wit d service I got. No regrets @ all. I'll recommend dem if u r wrkn within a budget & u dn't want unnecessary surprises!. Always ask dis question"is dis serv So happy for u dearie God bless n keep ur children. Did u hire a nanny? 5 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by dumdum001(f): 1:19am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Hello people, I've been a silent member of this thread, got all the info and tips from here... So it's most important I share my journey so far at least to encourage your good ministry, . Visa interview was at Abuja embassy (I had already been denied twice at Lagos, before stumbling on this thread).. So I went armed with my burden of proof VO: goodmorning me: goodmorning (hands him my passport and papers) VO: why do you want to go to the US? Me: for childbirth and a short vacation VO: (Types on the computer for a few secs)... oh I see you've already chosen your facilities me: yes please (I filled Dr FF details as contact person, and in town suites for acc) VO: I can see your using centre for women's health.. (nodding his head) Me: yes please VO: any letter from the hospital and have you made any payments? Me: No letter from the hospital but I have one from my doctor, actually the doctor chooses the hospital he works with, and he doesn't accept cash till you arrive (hands him Dr FF's letter) VO: oh I see (nodding)...aha! It's written here (pointing) he doesn't accept cash. So do you have any funds to pay. Me: yes I do, (hands him hubby's statement of account). Here's my budget too VO: (flips through both of them)... oh ok. So where does your husband work? Me: he's a ****** with ***** VO: oh *****. That's good, and what about you? Me: am a ***** VO: good. So do you plan to specialize? Me: hopefuĺly, I will (smiles) VO: alright ma'am.. congrats your visa has been approved, pick up on ***. make sure you pay your bills and come back with your receipts cos u'l be needing them. Also go with all the documents you just showed me to the border.... basically you shouldn't have any problem. I wish you good luck. Me: Thank you very much. Na so that one go, the questions were real quick, I didn't spend up to 10mins. Thanks to all the contributors, y'all are awesome. The lesson still remains... come prepared both with documents and prayers. Will type my POE experience shortly *phew* 8 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by nomanicole(f): 3:06am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Hi. If he wrote only hep B den that is he only vaccine ur baby was given. Wen u get to naija u have to give bcg n d rest accordinly, they are all very important including all the penta vaccines. Bcg isn't given in the US but very important in naija[/quote] Thanks plenty sessibasi |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Airpure(f): 4:13am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Hello good people of this Thread. So I had my precious princess at Oakbend this week. Pls for houston mom's Be4 me. Where can I get baby's ears pierced and when is a good time to do it. 6 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 5:34am On Mar 26, 2015 |
[quote author=bambini post=32007928][/quote] No I didn't. Where I lodged we r lk a family. We were 11 Naija mamas here. So we helped eachoda. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Newmum15: 5:42am On Mar 26, 2015 |
feddy27:Oh alright.Thanks a lot |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by AyaSho(f): 5:56am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Pls house Has a civil servant,do I need to hold my maternity leave letter at POE. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by bloggerina: 7:28am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Hello, Just take the hep B shots only. You can start penta and oda vaccines wen u get to naija. Dats what I did. You can collect d immunisation schedule from dem + your baby's discharge papers/report afta pediatrician's visit & take it to ur hospt in naija. Dey will understand and take it frm there wen u get back home, starting with BCG. Cheers nomanicole: 4 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by dere5: 8:13am On Mar 26, 2015 |
AyaSho: I dont think it is compulsory for you to do so,because i have not read of anyone who was asked to show evidence that they are on leave. But you can just take it along if you already have it,but no worries if you dont. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by segbas(m): 8:15am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Yes, is part of your burden of proof, no one can tell, in case they may ask of where you are working..., you might not need to show it, but is better to be over prepared.... AyaSho: 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Terese69: 8:50am On Mar 26, 2015 |
olokings: Hi Olokings, Going to Dallas with emirates in July too but a few days before you. I have some information and quote on a doctor and hospital in Dallas. You can PM me for the details. Please have you been able to get any information on Dallas drs/hospitals? I am still searching for options o just in case. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by nefertitiram: 9:05am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Terese69: Hi Terese, When are you due? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Terese69: 9:30am On Mar 26, 2015 |
nefertitiram: September 8th. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by pattyreal(f): 9:31am On Mar 26, 2015 |
@MIHS mamas Please who is willing 2 share a 2bedroom from April to June @ a very suitable price. Pls pm mi 4 details |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by nefertitiram: 9:32am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Terese69: PM me |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Terese69: 9:38am On Mar 26, 2015 |
nefertitiram: Done. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by nefertitiram: 9:46am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Terese69: Av replied |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Terese69: 9:59am On Mar 26, 2015 |
nefertitiram: Ok. Waiting for it, haven't received it yet. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by Shawbabe: 10:05am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Hello ladies, One question please, has anyone here driven themselves to the hospital during labour? I mean I know u have to be on the exit lane, just in case u want to pull over and breathe, but how advisable is this? And after delivery is one even strong enough to drive back home? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 2 by isysleek: 10:18am On Mar 26, 2015 |
Hello house, pls those that have used US airways within America(eg from new York to maryland), do they ask for fit to fly? Secondly,my passport expires November 2015 but I will be travelling in April and be back to naija in June 2015. Do I have to renew before I leave naija? Gurus in the house,pls assist. Thanks. |
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