mymy2015:
Finally arrived Houston on Dec 26 after ma 24hr flight on Delta. All glory to God cos it could have only been him and thanjs to this wonderful NL family. Travelled at 35 weeks armed with plenty documents.
No body asked for fit to fly and me sef hold ma mouth till I was sitting on ma preselected aisle seat. Fast forward to ATL Poe, see people! First enter ladies go freshen up and pray for favour. After abt 1hr pls on the queue and singing of christian songs to
myself, was ushered to the electronic machine. Scanned visa, clicked away to the questions,scanned my fingers and got print out. Enter line to see border control officer. Was praying not to fall writhe stern looking elderly man looking over his glasses but I finally landed in front of him instead of the young dudes
Me: hello
Poe officer: hello mam, why are u in the U.S.
Me: on this particular visit, to have my baby
Officer: I didn't hear a word u just said
Me: I said on this particular visit, I am here to have my baby
Officer; where will u be staying
Me: in Houston Texas. So will be catching a connecting flight
Officer: how long will u be staying n when are u due
Me: due end of Jan 27th or early Feb. That week
Officer: how much do u ave on u
Me: just 3000, but av made deposit with the hospital and have .... in ma acct
Officer: where do u work
Me: I am an accountant with .... (begin to open bag to bring out loads of documentation)
Officer: enjoy it stay
Me; surprised. What next? How long did u stamp me in
Officer; till June mam, u can go pick up ur bags

I was so surprised, no further questions no secondary examination. Sharply used free WiFi to call DH ur prayers have reached here oh.

Will have first doc appointmt soon and ultimate delivery with oakbend. I will update with more success stories

Thanks house for tips

Please did oakbend , up front payment from you,

Hello Everyone,
I have been really loaded with info from everyones post from 1st thread to 3rd thread(i tried to read most of d pages) and im sooo grateful for all your contributions, God Bless you all tremendously.

Please does anyone know affordable hospitals in Mobile Alabama?

Wow they are so mean!!

isysleek:
Refund with arik? Hmmnn..its best you just manage to fly back with them cos the refund amt will b less than N30k.

I used them when I went to give birth. On my return,wanted to change to Virgin so I asked for a refund. They said since its voluntary,then they will charge for it and also take out taxes. When I asked how much I wil get,it was like N20 somthng and virgin ticket was like N500k. I just closed my eye and flew back with arik o and swore never to fly them again both local and int'l.

isysleek:
Refund with arik? Hmmnn..its best you just manage to fly back with them cos the refund amt will b less than N30k.

I used them when I went to give birth. On my return,wanted to change to Virgin so I asked for a refund. They said since its voluntary,then they will charge for it and also take out taxes. When I asked how much I wil get,it was like N20 somthng and virgin ticket was like N500k. I just closed my eye and flew back with arik o and swore never to fly them again both local and int'l.

Chineke

Congratulations to you on your pregnancy Apeke. From you post, it looks like this is your first pregnancy, we are all happy for you.

As a matter-of-fact, your case isn't at all peculiar; people have been issued visas they never used on this thread and there is no way that is a crime. If you're applying for a renewal though, you should be prepared to answer why you were given arguably, the most highly coveted visa in the world yet didn't use it.

I don't have answers to your third question but to the first one: I've also read on this thread that you can land on US soil with a valid visa even if your visa would have expired by your planned departure date since you will be stamped in for a stipulated period of up to 6 months. Other people have opined that you should renew before expiration of that visa.

Whatever you do, please remember to inform the embassy the purpose of your travel. It may be a good idea to also seek clarification from them regarding your second inquiry.

Congrats once again

Apeke1991:
Hello everyone . Good job everyone is doing God bless you all . I have been following this thread since 2013. Now I am married and just discovered I am pregnant . Been reading all pages . But I think my case is a little perculiar . I have had 2 usa visas , used the first one in 2010 while The recent one is meant to expire July 2016 . But unfortunately since last year I applied I haven't had time to use it . My due date is August 2016
1. can I renew before it expires?
2. Is it a crime not to use ur visa ?
3. Please does any one know about any affordable hospitals in Reno, Nevada.? Been searching but haven't found . Please I will be happy to recieve advices

Na wa o, pls let us know how it goes oooo, n the process u went through to get it n how much was refunded. Thank u. Neks, hope u r wel rested now

Oh boy see me dey halla thinking say na becos na Arik!
I first contacted dem 1st Dec and got an auto reply. Went to their office this week and they say I should get my refund in 10 working days, but with all these festivities that's like second week in Jan, so am keeping my fingers crossed. Whats Delta saying?
cc yokus
cc neks31[/quote]

Exactly what i said.... chineke

Chineke [/quote]

H town peeps holla

Enizo:




Please did oakbend , up front payment from you,

In ma reply from embassy for change of intent , was adviced to hold receipts during "this particular visit" and future visa interviews. So just decided to make some deposit out of the projected cost to the doctor (but total projected cost covers doctor, hospital, pead, labs n prob epidural).

afrobrown2000:
just tried my Gtbank card at Kroger store and did a cash back of $150 and it worked they counted $150 and gave me over the counter....as BA has refused for me to pay for my attached infant ticket in naira via Nigeria....emphasizing that i have to pay it at the airport..(where the dollar to pay..?)well that all i have to be doing till i get about $1000 for my return trip...atleast i avoid bank charges....GTbank still at 269...thot i heard naira just appreciated abit

Please How much were you charged to add an infant ticket?

Apeke1991:
Hello everyone . Good job everyone is doing God bless you all . I have been following this thread since 2013. Now I am married and just discovered I am pregnant . Been reading all pages . But I think my case is a little perculiar . I have had 2 usa visas , used the first one in 2010 while The recent one is meant to expire July 2016 . But unfortunately since last year I applied I haven't had time to use it . My due date is August 2016
1. can I renew before it expires?
2. Is it a crime not to use ur visa ?
3. Please does any one know about any affordable hospitals in Reno, Nevada.? Been searching but haven't found . Please I will be happy to recieve advices

Check Nelly2012's post on https://www.nairaland.com/617280/give-birth-usa-cost-procedure/318#29911781

yokus:
Na wa o, pls let us know how it goes oooo, n the process u went through to get it n how much was refunded. Thank u. Neks, hope u r wel rested now

Oh boy see me dey halla thinking say na becos na Arik!
I first contacted dem 1st Dec and got an auto reply. Went to their office this week and they say I should get my refund in 10 working days, but with all these festivities that's like second week in Jan, so am keeping my fingers crossed. Whats Delta saying?
cc yokus
cc neks31

I'm even over rested sef dat my baby is not kicking as much cos of the cold in MD!! Can't wait to port to Htown n register with d hospital Biko..

mymy2015:


In ma reply from embassy for change of intent , was adviced to hold receipts during "this particular visit" and future visa interviews. So just decided to make some deposit out of the projected cost to the doctor (but total projected cost covers doctor, hospital, pead, labs n prob epidural).

As in u paid oakbend?? Pls throw more light cos I read they don't accept pre registration !!

Pls house, I need to pay my nics bill before 30th of dec if not I will lose my discount, the issue en now is my bank says I have exceeded the monthly limit öf 1000 dollars for both pos and withdraw

I want to confirm if I could use my Sisters card to pay ör it has to be my card

lollyberry:
Pls house, I need to pay my nics bill before 30th of dec if not I will lose my discount, the issue en now is my bank says I have exceeded the monthly limit öf 1000 dollars for both pos and withdraw

I want to confirm if I could use my Sisters card to pay ör it has to be my card

The issue is that u offset the deby with the hospital and get your zero what what reciept shikena!
So u can pay with ur sis's card

Hello! Everyone in d house.
I need to make an enquiry from the forum:
1. Has anyone recently used West Houston Med Centre?
2. How fast do they prepare birth certificate, and prepare zero balance letter?
3. How is their bill like?
Thanks for anticipated response.

Good morning everyone and compliments of the season. Pls mamas does anyone have a cost estimate of birthing in (Nashville )Tennessee? Pls help a sister with the hospital name and a good doctor . Merry Xmas.

Pls my pple, lets not make the mistake of coming back here on vacation without reciepts n 0 balance. Sm1 i know was alrdy separated for deportation in Houston, though they had given her a very hard time before they even asked for reciepts at all.
They emphasised more on if she told the embassy before having her baby there last year, she was held for 10.5hrs.... , the intimidation no be here. she will give the full low down. God took control n the new shift of cbps let her go at the end, but it was so unfair. She said someone was even bundled away in handcuffs.

With the lil i heard overnight, pple that had it pretty smooth in houston Poe should thank God, they dont like the idea at all. Her crime was holding green n blue passport together.

Pls lets try to be honest, esp now that its made easy. When i was having my 1st child about 6yrs ago, i didnt think admitting was even an option at all, but a lot has changed n i have peace of mind that i admitted on this 3rd missionary journey. Pls lets do the needful. God is with us.

lollyberry:
Pls house, I need to pay my nics bill before 30th of dec if not I will lose my discount, the issue en now is my bank says I have exceeded the monthly limit öf 1000 dollars for both pos and withdraw

I want to confirm if I could use my Sisters card to pay ör it has to be my card

Yes, you can use your sister's card or anyone else

Thank you so much . I really appreciate

LI:
Congratulations to you on your pregnancy Apeke. From you post, it looks like this is your first pregnancy, we are all happy for you.

As a matter-of-fact, your case isn't at all peculiar; people have been issued visas they never used on this thread and there is no way that is a crime. If you're applying for a renewal though, you should be prepared to answer why you were given arguably, the most highly coveted visa in the world yet didn't use it.

I don't have answers to your third question but to the first one: I've also read on this thread that you can land on US soil with a valid visa even if your visa would have expired by your planned departure date since you will be stamped in for a stipulated period of up to 6 months. Other people have opined that you should renew before expiration of that visa.

Whatever you do, please remember to inform the embassy the purpose of your travel. It may be a good idea to also seek clarification from them regarding your second inquiry.

Congrats once again

Thank you so much

Adiahabasi:
Check Nelly2012's post on https://www.nairaland.com/617280/give-birth-usa-cost-procedure/318#29911781

Yokus wow these guys r not playing!! What I went through in JFK Poe eh, my crime is that I brought my child n my hubby was coming that equals to us not going back.. What saved me was that d guy kl said I had good travel history with my child .. These guys r not happy that we r boldly telling them we r coming here to birth.. So guys pls no magomago, u need to prepare n PRAY. Till today I still see that man in my dreams sef lol.

MumTee:
To God be the glory, We welcomed my prince Into d world yesterday afternoon at Oakbend Med Center. Dr È was wonderful & so was the entire Oakbend crew. This thread has been so informative and selfless and I appreciate everyone. Documentation will begin after discharge & rest from CSection. Will feed d house back on how it goes. Luv u all.

Congratulations on the birth of ur LO, May God bless him and hope u have rested well and strong enough. Pls I have a question concerning accommodation in houston close to oakbend. Saw your post on it,were u able to get one and was it cheaper than soul care?pls can u share the name and cost. Am considering oakbend to travel 3rd week of Jan but accommodation is the issue.

Apeke1991:
Hello everyone . Good job everyone is doing God bless you all . I have been following this thread since 2013. Now I am married and just discovered I am pregnant . Been reading all pages . But I think my case is a little perculiar . I have had 2 usa visas , used the first one in 2010 while The recent one is meant to expire July 2016 . But unfortunately since last year I applied I haven't had time to use it . My due date is August 2016
1. can I renew before it expires?
2. Is it a crime not to use ur visa ?
3. Please does any one know about any affordable hospitals in Reno, Nevada.? Been searching but haven't found . Please I will be happy to recieve advices

my hubby's second us visa wasn't used(we weren't married then) He didn't av d time to travel. And he did drop box and was given a visa.
1. Yes u can renew it before it expires. (That's what my hubby usually do.. More like a habit)
2. From my above comment, u can see it's not a crime not to use ur visa.

mymy2015:


In ma reply from embassy for change of intent , was adviced to hold receipts during "this particular visit" and future visa interviews. So just decided to make some deposit out of the projected cost to the doctor (but total projected cost covers doctor, hospital, pead, labs n prob epidural).

how did u pay? What account did u use? Or have u used oakbend before?
Elaborate

@ladyguinvere
@feddy27

thanks for your reply
God's blessings

shawlar:


Mine is united oh...
They are saying refunds usually take btw 4-6 weeks, that its being processed from their office in the US and that I should pls be patient etc etc etc... I just haven't been available for a while cos of work ish so I decided to let it be but immediately its 6weeks and I don't get my money, i'll go and make noise in that their office.

kikikikikikikikiki

Hi. Renew via drop box in 2016. if you are due in August, then it means you should be travelling some time June-ish. So you should plan to renew well in advance. Fill a ds160 form for a B2 visa and make sure you have all your doctor and hospital correspondence and all other documents just incase you get called for an interview.
However, you can opt not to renew your visa and send a letter of intent via email to the embassy before you travel and hope to be stamped in for 6 months on arrival at poe.

Apeke1991:
Hello everyone . Good job everyone is doing God bless you all . I have been following this thread since 2013. Now I am married and just discovered I am pregnant . Been reading all pages . But I think my case is a little perculiar . I have had 2 usa visas , used the first one in 2010 while The recent one is meant to expire July 2016 . But unfortunately since last year I applied I haven't had time to use it . My due date is August 2016
1. can I renew before it expires?
2. Is it a crime not to use ur visa ?
3. Please does any one know about any affordable hospitals in Reno, Nevada.? Been searching but haven't found . Please I will be happy to recieve advices

Hey you.

favoredgal:


I doubt, it's not as easy and straight forward to get one, kinda like getting a loan.

If it's secured by your salary you will need to move your Salary acc to the said bank, get hr to sign forms, etc.

that's why there are few in circulation compared to debit cards

vcole:
Hey you.

Hey babe... Still on waiting P I want 2015

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as innnnnnnnnnnnn!! even me dey follow you wait oh!

favoredgal:


Hey babe... Still on waiting P I want 2015