kothab:
Greetings, I am new member to this so beautiful group. I am expected to deliver my second baby in the month of Nov-2016. I am planning to deliver the baby in US & in the process of applying US visitor visa. I was going through pages of this forum in last few days & it gives lot of valuable information to me. I am really benefited from this forum Still I have few additional questions, please help me either by answering these questions or point me to the correct page of this forum to look for.

1. How can I get sample letter of intent, that will help me to prepare one for me
2. How can I arrange for Hospital appointment confirmation letter & Doctor's correspondence. I am open for Houston,TX or any other nearby place.
3. Since my first baby was born in US (I was in work deputation) & I would like to deliver my second baby also in US for the togetherness & bonding of my kids. Is it a good reason to say during my visa interview. Please share your opinion on this.
4. One of my relative stay in Austin, TX. Anyone have idea for Doctor/Hospital with the contact details for Austin, TX who can deliver my baby.


Thanks in advance for the help.

Read part 1 of the thread you'll get ur answers at least most of ur answers there.
This isn't what someone can just come and answer or else you'll keep coming back and coming back.
So read up see people's experiences, see documents u need to arrange and how to answer questions too etc.

You have not even applied for visa and u want letter of intent? it's obvious u don't even know what d letter is about. Sweetie read read read. Get a jotter and pen while at it

ZayT congratulations....

Yes I got it. Thank you so much.

herrik066:
Sorry for the late response. Plenty Pms to respond to. I have replied your pm.

I thought letter of intent is required during my visa interview. Also I could not any information for Austin,TX, so thought of checking in my post.
Believe me I already spent almost 2 weeks going through the posts, then only ask these additional questions.

firsttymum:


Read part 1 of the thread you'll ur answers at least most of ur answers there.
This isn't what someone can just come and answer or else you'll keep coming back and coming back.
So read up see people's experience, see documents u need to arrange and how to answer questions too etc.

You have not even applied for visa and u want letter of intent? it's obvious u don't even know what d letter is about. Sweetie read read read. Get a jotter and pen while at it

zayt:
Hello everyone, in the spirit of giving back pls find below my journey so far..I'm sorry this is coming late but I hope it's helpful.
This is my second missionary journey to give birth so as usual I contacted the same hospital and doctor. Gwinnett Medical Center and doctor oduro.(atlanta)
First let me begin with my POE xperience. There were no hassles at all. Spent about 5mins on the queue before I was called. Interview was as follows:
Cbp officer: hi, passport pls
Me: hands over passport
Cbp: what are u here for?
Me: to have my baby
Cbp: I can see you had your first here. Are u using the same hospital and doctor.
Me: yes and I paid a deposit...
Cbp: (interupts) it's ok. You mentioned u have food items what kind?
Me: yes. Egusi, ogbono, garri etc.
Cbp: how much cash do u have on u?
Me: 12k
Cbp: (hands over passport) and asks if atlanta is my last destination or if I intend to leave town.
Me: no this is my only destination.
Cbp: ok have a nice day.

Went and got my bags I wasn't referred to agriculture and secndary inspection however on my way out I was sent to secondary inspection by a random officer. On getting there I saw about 5 Nigerians all seated and waiting. In my mind I was like oh God this pple will waste my time. Only for my name to be called barely a minute after getting there. They asked what I came for, how much I have and asked to see the money. Then I was given a form to fill, asked howfar I was and that was it. Was handed my passport and I left.
Went to doctor oduro's office the next day which was a Monday and was told I'm 36weeks and not 35 like I thought. All the same I was happy as I wanted the baby out as soon as possible.
Three weeks later I put to bed a baby boy. I was induced though. Everything went well and as planned and I was discharged the next day.

Got my baby's birth cert 6days later(had to go pick it up at vital records office)
Hospital bill total was 3400 for mum and baby (this is after the 30percent discount I was given for paying a deposit of 6k dollars. I was given a cheque for 2600 a refund for the balance.
Doctor oduro's fee was 2150. (he accepted all my tests and doctors report from naija so I dint have to pay any additional fees for tests
Circumcision was 250
First paediatric visit was 140 dollars.
Naija passport was gotten same day. Paid 95dollars I think. Not sure. It was hubby that went to pay but I heard 95 or there abt.
Then yanki passport was gotten a week after the application we expedited it and paid 169 a the post offce in down town atl.
Social security also came a week later via mail.

So just waiting for my post parfum visit wt Dr. Oduro and one more visit to the paediatrician wt baby and I'm done and heading to naija.

Sorry for the long epistle.
Wish all the mama's in the house a smooth and hassle free xperience on this journey.

Congratulations zayt, God bless the family. Kindly respond to my pm, want to find out the steps I need to take for the Nigerian and us passport cos I'm kinda confused about some things already and I'm alone here so have to do all the running around myself and can't afford to make mistakes that will bring about any delay. Had my baby last week here in Georgia (Snellville) so expecting the bc this week and will have just 2 weeks to get the passports and return home.

Expecting your response, thank you.

@ firstymum, thank u
@ triplekmama, no I dint use epidural. Even tho I paid for it but I got my refund. Epidural is 1500 if u don't pay before labour but if u prebook it's 500. However if u don't use it u get your refund.

Good day house,
Please I crave for your opinion on the matter below :
I got my b1/b2 visa while studying in the uk to attend a conference in the US which i attended for 3days. But 7months before the expiration of the visa I got admission to study in the US for my masters and because I was through with my studies in the UK I returned to Nigeria to apply for my f1 visa but I was denied, below is transcipt:
VO: I saw you just finished a course in the UK.
Me: Yes
VO: So who will be sponsoring you for the couse i the US
Me: I will be supported by my mum and I will contribute a part from the proceed of the business i run with a brother to which am a Director.
VO: You are not eligible

Now my question is this, I intend to renew my b1/b2 visa to visit a cousin in the US, please in your opinion what do you think I need to worry about, also am eligible for renewal through dropbox? I look forward to reading from you

Regards

Goodday all,am filling ds160 to go and meet my wife that travel last month to give birth in the USA.We intend to come back immediately she gives birth after a month.when filling ds 160 I came across this.DO YOU HAVE ANY IMMEDIATE RELATIVES APART FROM PARENTS IN THE USA.What do I have to fill since its only my wife that stays in the USA.

ujan:
Goodday all,am filling ds160 to go and meet my wife that travel last month to give birth in the USA.We intend to come back immediately she gives birth after a month.when filling ds 160 I came across this.DO YOU HAVE ANY IMMEDIATE RELATIVES APART FROM PARENTS IN THE USA.What do I have to fill since its only my wife that stays in the USA.

Your wife is a visitor in the USA. She does NOT live in the USA.

Abidenku:
Good day house,
Please I crave for your opinion on the matter below :
I got my b1/b2 visa while studying in the uk to attend a conference in the US which i attended for 3days. But 7months before the expiration of the visa I got admission to study in the US for my masters and because I was through with my studies in the UK I returned to Nigeria to apply for my f1 visa but I was denied, below is transcipt:
VO: I saw you just finished a course in the UK.
Me: Yes
VO: So who will be sponsoring you for the couse i the US
Me: I will be supported by my mum and I will contribute a part from the proceed of the business i run with a brother to which am a Director.
VO: You are not eligible

Now my question is this, I intend to renew my b1/b2 visa to visit a cousin in the US, please in your opinion what do you think I need to worry about, also am eligible for renewal through dropbox? I look forward to reading from you

Regards

This thread is for giving birth in the US. You can ask your question here
https://www.nairaland.com/2656320/usa-visit-visa-part-2/186
Or watch the video on the page zero of the thread which I posted the link
Or just check the US website. The answer is there under the dropbox column

Thanks a lot. I already replied ur PM but dis answers me too. I'll just keep in touch for specific inquiries cos u're an asset rite now!
Jah bless!
As for epidural, Ayam so pre booking it. I fit book tomorrow sef!

zayt:
@ firstymum, thank u
@ triplekmama, no I dint use epidural. Even tho I paid for it but I got my refund. Epidural is 1500 if u don't pay before labour but if u prebook it's 500. However if u don't use it u get your refund.

@Tvegas
My bros from another mama its meo. Lost your contact o. Waiting gor your pm o.


quote author=Tvegas post=47391609]

How are you and your little one. Haven't used bbm for a while , left the Houston group way back. I will reply your PM , you can also call me if you have my line. I suspect this is my doctor friend right?

@Nefertitiram....I can see you've added flight booking to the package, kontinu. How una dey? [/quote]

sis Nerf...God butter your bread always, when you call one a thousand shall answer. God bless you.got your PM o

Latolly,pls I sent a pm to you. Kindly respond. God bless you.

Latolly:
sis Nerf...God butter your bread always, when you call one a thousand shall answer. God bless you.got your PM o

Congrats Phummy2. God's blessings on you, lo, and your family.
Mw, you had your baby just around the corner from me

phummy2:
To the glory of God, had my baby boy 11:53pm on 4th of July and the whole experience was amazing. Had him about 3hours after arriving the hospital and was able to endure the natural process cos in all honesty the idea of a needle being stuck into my spine kinda freaks me out so dint consider it an option (some of us are not that courageous, lol). We are both doing great and have been discharged.

Will post further details of the bills as they begin to arrive but the hospital i used in Snellville Georgia,accepted all my other naija tests but dint have the ones I had to do, hearing test $245 (bill will come later in the mail) and hopefully I can get a discount if possible.

The bills I'm expecting are the pediatrician fees and the hearing test for now and probably lab works done but not sure. Will keep everyone posted about how it goes. Don't know if I'm allowed to post hospital names so I excluded it but it can b found in my previous posts (Eastside) just in case cos I mentioned 2 different ones.

Waiting for bc so I can start doc processing and go back home as I came by myself, left hubby and 2 kids back home (dollar changed plans n summer baby for dt matter lol).

I'm happy I stumbled on this thread, God bless everyone here and success with visa, tickets, pta, form a, Poe, labour and delivery. As for those waiting, God NEVER fails, continue to trust in Him. The vigil has started, sigh! Lol

@ fearless chick
I just replied your pm. Pls feel ftee to ask your question o, pm had no direct/ specific question.

quote author=FearlessChic post=47409591]Latolly,pls I sent a pm to you. Kindly respond. God bless you.

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nefertitiram:


You gotta PM me first

Ok

passionantchica:
Congrats Phummy2. God's blessings on you, lo, and your family.
Mw, you had your baby just around the corner from me

Thanks and amen @Passionantchica. Are you also using the same hospital or Gwinnett? Hope you are doing good.

Please @Nefertitiram Help a sister with ticket from lag to Houston 14th July return 6th August. How do I get this affordable ticket thing.sleepless night in search of cheap flight.

nefertitiram:
I think the price has gone down.

@nnystc I've sent you and everyone else the link, like I said, it was gonna drop on sunday.

Still the same 263k but it's to NY o!

@nefertitiram I sent you a mail ..... Please check and confirm.. Thank you and God bless

priscai:
Please @Nefertitiram Help a sister with ticket from lag to Houston 14th July return 6th August. How do I get this affordable ticket thing.sleepless night in search of cheap flight.

It is only to NEW YORK ooooo! My people! Houston is not in the parole, abi make I go beg the pilot?

kothab:
I thought letter of intent is required during my visa interview. Also I could not any information for Austin,TX, so thought of checking in my post.
Believe me I already spent almost 2 weeks going through the posts, then only ask these additional questions.

When you say you have gone through pages and u don't know what letter of intent means.... Makes me confused really.

Sweetie we don't do spoon feeding here o. It's buffet style... Serve ur self.

I told u to read part 1 because that's where Austin TX was mentioned. So read and get equipped with plenty info

Thanks dear.
Seen!

Nor mind me oh! Old age plus pregnancy really is taking my brain on a wonderful journey in the land of confusion and forgetfulness...

God bless you richly!

nefertitiram:
I think the price has gone down.

@nnystc I've sent you and everyone else the link, like I said, it was gonna drop on sunday.

Still the same 263k but it's to NY o!

Good morning Nerf,
I didn't get the link please.

nefertitiram:
I think the price has gone down.

@nnystc I've sent you and everyone else the link, like I said, it was gonna drop on sunday.

Still the same 263k but it's to NY o!

If u like send me pm asking for pages I will Ignore as soon as I see ur question. I'm not anyone's diary. And if u don't get the ignore msg and keep repeating the question I'll add u to spam. I'm immune to Naija syndrome. U people like to over do and take advantage. Don't comman b asking "pls what page can I find this or that "

Ask ur questions here. If we feel obliged to answer by all means we will.

If u like say it's a clique thing duh I don't "kurr".

Now to a very important matter
Pls I'm looking for ewa agoyin to buy. I stay in portharcourt and the can't stop thinking about it. Pls help a pregnant hormonal woman o

firsttymum:
If u like send me pm asking for pages I will Ignore as soon as I see ur question. I'm not anyone's diary. And if u don't get the ignore msg and keep repeating the question I'll add u to spam. I'm immune to Naija syndrome. U people like to over do and take advantage. Don't comman b asking "pls what page can I find this or that "

Ask ur questions here. If we feel obliged to answer by all means we will.

If u like say it's a clique thing duh I don't "kurr".

Now to a very important matter
Pls I'm looking for ewa agoyin to buy. I stay in portharcourt and the can't stop thinking about it. Pls help a pregnant hormonal woman o

You're one funny babe. Lol @ buffet style serve yourself.

Manage this ewa eh. Had to do this for you

Thanks darl nefertitiram you're far too kind

Dnt you get heart burn? I eat cut and diced fruits, salad, yoghurt and porridge. Generally, things that lack pepper and oil. Despite that, I always have my prescription for heart burn on me.
When I read of how some pple carry smoked fish et all, I could not imagine it.

shrekandfiona:

You're one funny babe. Lol @ buffet style serve yourself.

Manage this ewa eh. Had to do this for you

shrekandfiona:

You're one funny babe. Lol @ buffet style serve yourself.

Manage this ewa eh. Had to do this for you

Chai see wahala o.... Isnor fair o.... OMG like I should eat my screen

jinglesbaby:
Dnt you get heart burn? I eat cut and diced fruits, salad, yoghurt and porridge. Generally, things that lack pepper and oil. Despite that, I always have my prescription for heart burn on me.
When I read of how some pple carry smoked fish et all, I could not imagine it.

My first baby Yer. But this one no heart burn... I'm Excited

shrekandfiona:
Thanks darl nefertitiram you're far too kind

The levels click abi?

Good morning dearies

Biko, people that travelled with toddlers alone b4 hubby/mother-in-law came, how did u cope with them? Again, I'm thinking of travellin to anoda city and get back to LA at 36wks. Will airlines agree to fly me? Also is it safe?