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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by raptor2: 4:15pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Chizee02: So sorry about your visa . I had the same experience too today this morning. Was it the the first lady that interviewed because to me she was not cheerful at all. In all we still Thank God |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Sweetuzy01: 4:24pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Hello Mamas and hot mamas to be. Thanks all for this forum. Really informative. I've read and read and im tired. Anybody needs a hook up? Any mama to be going to LA for June/July? Any prospects for accommodation close to the hospital? I intend using St. Francis. My family stays at Alameda county but needs to move to LA and get a place there. Please is the letter of change of intent handwritten and couriered or sent via email? Thanks so much. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by iya01: 4:24pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Hallow lovelies, please at what point do you need fit to fly and do they need this too at POE? Daalu |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by cutelass: 4:28pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Chizee02: So sorry Chizeez02, been lookin out for ur transcript cos I remembered ur interview was today. Wld hav suggested u reapplied but I think ur due date is near abi? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Chizee02: 5:06pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Yes my dear God is the ultimate raptor2: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Chizee02: 5:07pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Thanks a lot dear, that was my own experience o but no regrets. Wish u the best of luck cutelass: 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by lollarojo: 5:08pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Im so sorry there i have changed my mind now going back to elpaso where im familiar with aspa chidbirth fomskhalifa: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by MetroTee: 5:41pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Hello everyone! So in the spirit of giving back, I created an account on NL. I had my visa interview back in August last year and although I was already about 3 months pregnant, I genuinely got the visa for vacation purposes as we hadn't decided on where to have LO. However, thats when my own morning sickness decided to start and we ended up not travelling again. A friend introduced me to this thread shortly after as I asked her what the procedure was for birthing in the US. God help us to be dedicated to His word o because if you see how I was reading this thread day and night ehn, like my Bible. When I wake up to pee at night and can't go back to bed, its back to the thread. I read all the threads from Part 1 to 3 and just want to say that anyone who genuinely reads through will have no need to ask questions. Everything has been trashed on here! Thank you so much to all who have kept this thread alive. Anyways, I sent in my change of intent letter and got the generic response back in October once we had decided and settled for a hospital in Dallas. I arrived DFW POE on Tuesday and below is a transcript of my encounter. In all sincerity, I made no effort to conceal my big belly and just decided to be honest after everything I've learnt here. When it got to my turn, I submitted my passport and the completed landing card, was asked to put my four right fingers on the scanner then my picture taken. CBP: Why are you here? Me: To have my baby CBP: How far along are you? Me: 34 weeks CBP: Where is your husband? Me: He couldn't make it this early because of work but will join me before the delivery. CBP: Do you know its risky travelling alone when you are this far gone? Any arrangements for help before and after baby is born? Me: My husband will join me in two weeks (I attempt to bring out his ticket booking) CBP: Please go to that room on the left, we'd have to verify your passport. Wait till your name is called. Me: So I enter this room and see many other people waiting and then I start to pray for favour that I won't have to even wait for so long. After about one and a half hours, i get called in. CBP: So lets start over, tell me your story. Me: Regarding? CBP: Why you are here Me: To have my baby CBP: Why did you deny being pregnant at your visa interview Me: I wasn't asked at all so didn't mention it. Besides we hadn't made up our mind to have our baby here at the time. However, once we made up our minds to do so, I sent a letter to the embassy notifying them of my plans (At this point, I bring out my email to the embassy and their response) CBP: Are you in touch with any doctor yet? Me: Yes CBP: What hospital? Me: Doctors hospital CBP: Do you have an appointment yet? Me: Yes CBP: How much will it cost you and how much do you have? Me: (I bring out doctors correspondence with break down while I answer), $9,000 CBP: Do you know you can travel with more? Me: Yes, but my husband is coming soon so he will bring anything else we'd need CBP: I see you have family in Maryland, why didn't you go there? Me: My husbands family is here in Dallas, that's why. CBP: Please go back and wait outside while I look into this After another 30 minutes, I get called again that my passport has been stamped (6 months) and I am free to go. Keep all your receipts bla bla bla It may sound cliche but I really want to thank everyone who has researched, contributed and shared experiences on this thread. It gave me all the confidence I needed to travel alone and handle the questions. With prayers, preparedness and confidence, we can conquer all these POEs o Thank God for everything! x 33 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Chizee02: 5:41pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Yea my EDD is 20th Feb, can't reapply cutelass: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ucystan(f): 7:16pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Sweetuzy01: Hi I will b traveling towards d end of May, my EDD is in July. Intend using st Francis too but haven't got an accommodation yet. Lol. Maybe we should hook up let's plan, and yea u should send d letter of change of intent through email.. check ur PM |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by LI(m): 7:28pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
fomskhalifa: We got introduced to someone here. You can send a pm 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by LI(m): 7:36pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
This is a very risky venture. What if you don't find someone wiling? Can your husband and someone else come over instead and assist you? How about finding someone travelling same day before you get to the airport? Stylishmum: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by LI(m): 7:47pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Apply for the B1/B2 Visa, It's the same price as the B2 which is strictly for Medical tourism so it is better and you can use your B1/B2 later after your childbirth. How did your uncle become a citizen? How did he enter the US? My advise is that you avoid saying you were invited, just have your correspondence with doctor, Bill. Infact your whole burden of proof. PacoChi: 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by LI(m): 7:53pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
It could be body language, did you appear uneasy at all? Can you reapply? raptor2: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by LI(m): 8:04pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Maybe reapply with your husband. Let's also drill down on the earnings and bank balance: could be that too but we won't know since you didn't say Chizee02: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by LI(m): 8:28pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
MetroTee: 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by raptor2: 8:39pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
LI:No dear I was not. Yes I want to reapply but the honset truth is that am a bit confused. The questions in my head is should I 're apply alone? Should I apply with my hubby and son? Or just wit my son alone. Please help out @lady @phema@nerf @tevgas Make una help abeg |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Jiji11: 9:10pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
ucystan: Abeg, L.A bound moms pls I'm interested in this accommodation thing too oh! I'm traveling mid May or there about. I never buy ticket yet 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by cutelass: 9:43pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Jiji11: May....time still dey. Im travelling April and I still have time sef...the truth is I've been researching this LA accommodation for more dan 4 mnths. All d decent ones are quite on the high side. I don't know how person go do sef. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by LI(m): 9:55pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
The thing is, I can't fault your transcript at all, you did okay, so maybe the VO was just not in the mood and that was why I referred to your body language. I'd say reapply with your husband and use your son as ties to home country. Also try and see if there's any part of the interview that we may have missed. raptor2: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ifyalways(f): 10:02pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
MetroTee:I see this phrase is a sort of mantra here, lol. I actually noticed after my first post here and I want to address it. I see it as a deadbeat excuse being thrown around here for reasons best known to some of yous here,IMO. I had to go back to read a few pages of the NIV thread and I don't see the VO using that same dead line on folks asking questions that might appear silly, ignorant or outrightly over flogged but trust Nigerians to use it cos they've been privileged to get hold of some information they think is gold. Is it not absolutely ridiculous to expect anyone to read through over 300 pages just to get information. What exactly was the purpose of this thread? For throwing banters, avenue for Mgbekes to feel funky or what? Lol So I checked on the first page, there's no list of basic " requirements and directions" as to actually guide a first time mom or poster here yet y'all keep singing " it's already discussed bla bla". Thanks to the kind lady that sent me the PM. Much appreciated. I will try and get the basic steps together and forward to Justwise to add to his opening post on first stage. That will save a lot of sane folks from the Yeye wey dey smell here. Oshisco. 8 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ifyalways(f): 10:07pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
@the person that posted the comprehensive list of hospitals on the first page of this thread, thank you and God bless you . It was very helpful |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by PacoChi(f): 10:12pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Thanks LI.... Really appreciate. About my uncle.... Through a visa lottery back in the 90's, he's lived 20yrs+ there and works with US Customs and Border Protection. I'm actually supposed to be staying with him, that's why I asked. Thanks alot LI: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Mimiamal: 10:20pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
Pls which bank is still selling pta and bta and pls can I use my Gtb master card in the uk? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by MetroTee: 10:38pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
ifyalways: @ifyalways... Since you are too lazy to read through the entire thread, Shebi you will humble yourself small so that people will answer you, lol. Just kidding. It's understandable that not everyone will be able to read through everything but there are others who simply enjoy reading and you are in no position to make such generalisations about what is ridiculous or not. That being said, it depends on what you're looking for- specific information (which you can search for in the search box) or a learning experience which you will gain from reading different scenarios and various CBP and VO encounters. Nonetheless, you'd do what's best for you and tell yourself whatever helps you sleep at night. Just don't become guilty of what you accuse others of by starting to throw banters Meanwhile God bless you and your hubby for your goodwill o 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ifyalways(f): 10:48pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
MetroTee:MadamTee, it's ridiculous cos besides who I quoted I also noticed that phrase is like an anthem here. Lol No, I'm not lazy. I actually read pages and pages of this thread which most were frankly filled with kumbaya and banters. Back to the koko, trust me, this thread would have been much helpful if the first page is tagged with a simple guide like : Get a hospital/doctor of your choice. Fill your ds 160 form. Pay your visa fee. Get ready for interview. Have all your docs ready eg correspondence with doctor, payment reciept, accomodation yada yada Go for interview. . . Now, with that in place,everyone would understand when one is referred to reading through the thread for specific queries like personal recommendation, hospital experiences etc. Just saying o. As per humble yourself part of your post. Hahahaha. Internet sha. 5 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ccurrie: 10:56pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
ifyalways: |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by MetroTee: 11:02pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
ifyalways: Lmao! That's the mantra here na. You have to behave in Rome like the Romans do. Lol. But You're absolutely right about all the steps being placed on the first page. the link to hospitals and costs wasn't there before till someone else suggested it so this is another good suggestion for basic steps to be placed on there too. The only ish is that no one is on NL payroll so when it does get done by justwise, it is out of his commitment and dedication to the cause Anyone (including you) can create the steps and then tag justwise to place on the front page. Others can contribute and edit and fine tune it till it's perfect. You're a sensible lady sha Just saying o 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by firsttymum(f): 11:45pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
ifyalways:But who doesn't know the first step to giving birth in d US is to fill ds 160 and bla bla bla. At the bolded We all know those are d steps.... Who doesn't? The thing we don't know how to go about it. Alot are confused about the d form in d first place. Some are confused about correspondence and etc. So telling someone to read through at least the first part is to b prepared so u don't have to come over and over to ask questions u might or not get answers to. Remember people who answer questions here do it from free will. Not like it's compulsory to answer any question asked. It's not too much to get prepared for this journey 7 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by firsttymum(f): 12:10am On Jan 15, 2016 |
ifyalways: I see it as a deadbeat excuse being thrown around here for reasons best known to some of yous here,IMO. I had to go back to read a few pages of the NIN visa thread and I don't see the VO using that same dead line on folks asking questions that might appear silly, ignorant or outrightly over flogged but trust Nigerians to use it cos they've been privileged to get hold of some information they think is gold. The visa thread isn't this thread It's completely different here. For example u come and ask for price quotes in new York Imo it's faster to get different quotes by simply searching for it. U even get more info on poe and everything as regards new York. Con: U come and ask what's d poe like (who will come and re type her experience, besides one person's experience isn't enough) Remember poe is different for everyone one Pros: reading will open ur eyes to different experiences and know how prepared u must be or if u'll simply avoid that poe Is it not absolutely ridiculous to expect anyone to read through over 300 pages just to get information. What exactly was the purpose of this thread? For throwing banters, avenue for Mgbekes to feel funky or what? LolThis depends on what information? The visa thread the VO is dealing with visa issues he has loads of knowledge regards that. He or she isn't pregnant or nursing Here it's different brains together. Different cities with different experiences etc. So when u say u want certain information Remember no one is on ur payroll. It's not compulsory you'll be answered. So why not just grab ur info urself. Then again what if we get our info and disappear, and everyone keeps doin that and the thread dies won't u be forced to help urself? I'm still here cos I know I will embark on this journey again. Now tvegas has dropped his info and is busy with other things. Do u expect him to come and re type his experience over and over again because different people keep coming to ask him same questions. THE BOLDED IS UNNECESSARY
I hope u don't get all ur information and zoom off. I hope u actually stay back and answer other people that needs help. I hope u r online constantly to retype an info u already shared. 12 Likes 2 Shares |
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