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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by shakidude: 4:23pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Yippie! I scaled the dreaded Houston POE. If you will recall my story about how I, hubby and son applied for dropbox, were called for interview and denied visa in Abuja despite multiple travels to the U.S. I went to Lagos 2 weeks after and got my visa approved by God's grace so on this journey, I also prayed to God to go with me. I arrived yesterday. So, as we were asked to move forward to wait in line for the CBP officer, I quickly scanned for a cool looking face and stayed there. My turn... CBP... Hi Me ...Hi, hands him over my passport and immigration card CBP.... checks the card and asked: Are you bringing any food, meat? Me.. No CBP..... I can see you have declared cash over 10k. How much do you have? Me... $12,410 CBP... why are you coming with so much money? Me.... Because I'm here to have my baby CBP..Oh! You are pregnant? With my bloated face and obvious belle oooo Me... yes CBP... Did you already fill the white paper to declare the amount? Me.. Yes, then I asked my self, which white paper is this guy talking about? I know I'm supposed to fill that after being stamped in. Then I asked him. Sir, which paper are you talking about? I only filled this one that was given on the plane. CBP.... Alright, place your fingers on..... took my fingerprint and picture. So you will step aside for me. I will call an officer to take you to a place where you will fill the form and declare your cash. I did and he immediately calls someone, gave him my passport and the person just directed me to where to go and hands me back my passport. All these took less than 2 minutes. I went downstairs and declared the cash and while the CBP officer was doing his job, I checked my passport and realized the first guy did not stamp me in so I was hoping this one will stamp me in after but when he was done, he just told me to go so I told him that I've not been stamped in. He said I should have. I told him no. He checked my passport and when he didn't see it, he said that's weird, how can they admit me in and not stamp my passport. He wanted to place a call to d unit upstairs but then, his colleague said he should call the guy that admitted me in directly so as not to put him trouble. They checked the system to see who it was and said oh! It's the new guy! Me thinking, no wonder he was asking for white paper. Na so dem call am oooo. D guy said he will come down to stamp it. I come begin dey wait. I waited for like 20min d guy no gree come. They were pissed with him, they called him again and he said he's no longer coming that they should stamp it. The guy just told me not to worry and went in to stamp it. Then when he brought back my passport, I told him maybe the other guy must have forgotten to stamp it. He said dont mind him and he doesn't want to admit it and we are trying to help him here. Well, na so God win again ooo Lesson learnt, always check your passport before leaving their sight and if in doubt of anything, ask questions. Don't be afraid of Houston POE as long as you have done the right thing. Best wishes everyone. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by kamee: 5:23pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Vlesparza: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by kamee: 5:33pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
temmyo: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Gloriagee(f): 6:26pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Thank you PrinceAdeAde: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Gloriagee(f): 6:26pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Chanbaby: 6:54pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
kamee: This ur story is quite painful. That's why I advise people to do background checks before embarking on this journey. I had same issue with my sil but never ever did I accept her ideas. She was upset that I knew everything before hand more than her that has been in the US for 8yrs now. Her husband even complained me to my hubby that I dont ask them any questions or got them involved in my plans and decision making. Anytime I tell them things I got here they argue it so I don't bother talking. When my water broke she was at work I didnt call her until I was close to the hospital before I did. Imagine she told my Dh that if she was home I wouldn't have gone immediately I would have waited till morning before going. By then her husband would have gone to work with their only car and uber from their house to hospital is $60 she doesn't even do uber. The metro bus is the cheapest option from her place to the hospital $3 but will take 3hrs with 3 different buses and one train. She said that in a worse case scenario I will just go to memorial Hermann close to her house to give birth. First of all I didn't register at Memorial Hermann cos they are very expensive. Imagine how much emergency situation will cost. Funny enough I didn't pay extra for going to the hospital as soon as my water broke. My Dr said my amniotic fluid was too much so as soon as it raptures I should come over immediately that if I don't the umblical cord will flow and cover my cervix and suffocate the baby or if it doesn't I will have a CS. Which means more money for me. I had to be very sharp with them. Os if evil happens they will say even the US they came to give birth bad thing still happened God forbid. The husband said when I'm labour I should call 911 but I still made him take me himself to the hospital at the end of the day. He said he has someone that will do the baby's Nigerian visa and ticket for $700 may while I spent $251 for VOA and baby's ticket. Thats why this forum is here to guide u cos people their use insurance so they dont understand exchange rate and the money u are paying. 12 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Vlesparza: 7:08pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
kamee: Yes. Before going to the US, be informed and remember you are carrying a human being inside you and that prenatal care exists for a reason. Once you are informed and are certain you have enough money to pay the hospital, doctor and other fees you have researched, determine IF you can make the trip. Going to the US with no prior knowledge of where your going, what you are doing, and what it cost is not the best way to plan your trip. Im not really sure what can be done at this point, unfortunately your decision making process seems to be a lesson as to how not to go to the US to have your baby. Im sorry if Ive been very blunt but I think you need to know the truth so you can comprehend the seriousness of the choices you've made up to this point and sincerely hope you find a solution and tell us about it in case other people decide to go to the US in the same manner you did. 12 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Babatwi: 7:26pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
temmyo:Gbam ! You have hit the nail on the head and said it all. Good advice . If i were you Kamee ,I'll follow this advice to the later. Shine your eye o,naija no dey carry last,no let oyinbo do yo abrakadabra o. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Ayokunle07(m): 9:23pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Hi nene76, cfcchick. My DW is July bound too to ATL/Emory. I'll pm you guys. nene76: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by olajay5: 10:26pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Gloriagee: Any notary public is accepted in Houston. Just ensure the notary append his/her seal and signed! 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Gloriagee(f): 10:31pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
Waoh, thanks. olajay5: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Ddoy2003: 10:40pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
shakidude:congratulations 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by borryworld: 10:59pm On Jun 04, 2017 |
shakidude:Congratulations. Good news coming from Houston POE. Naso one CBP officer serve my DW noodles during the long check. 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by olulumdp: 12:24am On Jun 05, 2017 |
My people, how are you guys? Can anyone advice me on this? - I filled the DS 160 form and something came up which i thought i might not be able to come back to it within a month, so i saved it to my computer. However, all things fine i had to proceed to filling the form so i uploaded from my computer back to the PORTAL. To my surprise, i got to know that the form Reference code for the first one is different from the one i got after uploading. Now i have 2 different code that works for same form. Can i choose one out of it and proceed to completing the form? I hope this wont affect my application? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Kbek: 8:25am On Jun 05, 2017 |
My visa was denied. Vo: why are you going to the US Me: to have better medical care cause am pregnant, and my pregnancy is a high risk pregnancy Vo : what do you do, Me: homemaker and student. Vo: I don't believe you, cause you are too young to have a high risk pregnancy.bye Please what did I say wrong. And how soon can I reapply. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Chijiuche: 10:58am On Jun 05, 2017 |
Good morning Sisters! i am back again. I have been solo as belle no gree come but God has answered me ooo. My hubby don give me belle.This time we saw a strong heartbeat..i believe is viable. My current visa is expiring next month and My hubby is having his convocation in a school in the USA by August. The plan has been ongoing to renew our visa based on the invitation the school sent. Since we plan using drop box for renewal, I want to mention it to USA embassy that i am currently pregnant and i planned also using this Visa for childbirth early next year in addition to this graduation ceremony. I have financial evidence to back it up though no doctors correspondence as i am yet to make any contact and to finalize all that since i am just few weeks gone. Please advise me on the best way to go about this renewal...I want them to know that i am currently pregnant to avoid any misunderstanding at POE next year. Please help a Sister! 4 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Freshface: 11:09am On Jun 05, 2017 |
Use one of them to complete the application and only submit the one that is complete. It is the number u submit that they will open. It's no big deal. olulumdp: 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Freshface: 11:21am On Jun 05, 2017 |
Sorry about the denial. This interview was actually terrible. Your responses gave room for your nailing. These interviews are really short. Every time u open ur mouth, u should give them concise but enough information. You should have told them what makes ur pregnancy high risk instead of leaving it open and begging questions. Besides that 'better healthcare' line has been overused. Might be annoying. Be creative. You being a housewife and student didn't help u either. Re-apply in Lagos. Prepare ur answers better. Let's assume u filled ur forms well. Best of luck. Kbek: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Freshface: 11:26am On Jun 05, 2017 |
You are in order sis. Congratulations. Apply for B1/B2. Start the correspondence in case u r called for interview. Best of luck. Chijiuche: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Chijiuche: 12:28pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
Freshface: Thanks Bro... I will start that right away 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by nefertitiram: 12:41pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
freshdad: So that when your ghost members bombard the place and they increase the price before you have the chance to use it, you will feel awesome right? Then agents will get hold of it and and use it to sell market before your due date, right? Be grateful you got the info, run along with it and stop complaining. If you don't know the genesis, ask. Read back on the thread and see the effect it had on the popular hospitals back then. Abeg shift 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by ekoboy: 12:50pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
Kbek: Nobody likes to be lied to, including VOs. They know people go to give birth in US for the passport.So your very vague claim of high risk pregnancy does not cut it. These guys are not idiots, infact they are actually very intelligent. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by sugah: 1:07pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
freshdad:This wasn't necessary, IMO!!! 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by jesufifunmi: 1:13pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
sugah:Burning the bridge after passing. IMO 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by jesufifunmi: 1:13pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
Human beings sha! 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by nefertitiram: 1:13pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
ekoboy: Maybe it is not a lie. But it is a line that has been overused so the vo is tired of hearing it. The vo saying she is too young for high risk preg made a fallacy of hasty generalization. Many young women have high risk pregs such as placenta previa, pregnancy induced hypertension, gestational diabetes... What it she is carrying triplets or quads? Like one poster above mentioned, she left the high risk answer open ended. She should have been more specific. I was under 30 when I had a high risk preg nearly took my life if not for God's Mercy that said NO! 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by nefertitiram: 1:14pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by ekoboy: 2:00pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
nefertitiram:Agreed, might be true. But when people just need better medical care in Nigeria, they go to India, Egypt, Dubai etc. and not US and these guys know it. If I was a VO I would hate for people to be lying(putting it lighter, being economical with the truth) to my face all day. And before we forget she requested for advise. Kbek:I advise reapply and this time be more prepared right from the application. On the reasons for the last rejection, say maybe you did not explain your condition well explain better and also still just chip in that baby will have better opportunity in life with the extra passport that will come with it. These guys already know anyway, whether you admit or not and it will be a breath of fresh air to just own up. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by nefertitiram: 2:10pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
ekoboy: You no talk lie.correct |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by freshdad: 2:26pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
I am not to tackle those who hoarded info, instead I was referring to the bolded in your comment as i read something that looked like it a few pages ago and because its only an assumption, I couldn't react to it directly but i hope the fellow would read. Everyone has a right to the choices they make so I wont blame you for the reason of not sharing. But to be fair, some people are actually genuinely in need of it, would I know who is genuine or not, NO but ma'am raising dollars these days no be BEANS!!! nefertitiram: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by wholesomegrace: 2:43pm On Jun 05, 2017 |
ashedzi: I sent you a PM thru wholesomegrace. Please help with the Brooklyn/Newyork hospital and doctor details You can also send to kingzkid23@yahoo.com Please help a sister. Thanks |
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