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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by funkeadebz: 10:19pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
veleta: Yes its 3900. However you have to pay for the epidural. If u dnt use it then you get a refund. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by funkeadebz: 10:32pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
baldman: Well i did fly Qatar. Uneventful trip. Alao got a hotel voucher so i slept peacefully during my layover and finally bot my LO ticket for 140usd. I was however made to underatand its 10% of the prevailing adults ticket as at purchase date. Hotel was the airport hotel so i just strolled into my room and to my terminal in the morning. This was especially cool wen i was rerurning with my LO. Airhosteases were amazingly nice and helpful. Same with Goodluck! 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by gazu007: 10:42pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
beautyuche: when i have birth to my son i did not put his father's name on the certificate..this was in 2014...when i got back I filled a form from the us immigration website and Me and his father went to the embassy to swear oath that he was the father and they sent the form to us and we got a new birth certificate with his name. 5 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by funkeadebz: 10:53pm On Jan 31, 2018 |
captain90210:No i wouldnt. Like he clearly said my intentions were genuine and matched. he was just concerned as to maybe i wanted Georgia cos their health system is a bit more relaxed than Floridas. Like i had found a loop in the system and wanted to capitalise on it and get some form of aid or financing. I even asked if my using the term 'medical purpose' was the issue and he responded isnt childbirth a medical issue? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by captain90210(m): 12:14am On Feb 01, 2018 |
Thanks, congratulations funkeadebz: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Gloriagee(f): 12:59am On Feb 01, 2018 |
Delta doesn't need fit to fly veleta: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Mamatukwas: 3:38am On Feb 01, 2018 |
[quote author=Gloriagee post=64682266]Delta doesn't need fit to fly Thanks. Maybe il consider continuing with Delta. Coz my 1st leg is with Lufthansa. I'll call to confirm. Thanks again @veleta @gloriagee |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Quin17: 3:55am On Feb 01, 2018 |
Gloriagee:Even from Nigeria? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Gloriagee(f): 7:22am On Feb 01, 2018 |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Thankful11011: 8:22am On Feb 01, 2018 |
baldman: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Thankful11011: 8:25am On Feb 01, 2018 |
Thankful11011: Please i plan to have my second baby in austin, can you help me with the name of the hospital and doctor?, thanks |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ugoguchy(f): 9:23am On Feb 01, 2018 |
labsgal: is okay,my budget was $23,400 family of 4....thats becos i added rent to it anyway |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nwebele: 11:24am On Feb 01, 2018 |
Imagine! What mybpeople in Naija are getting with 12k budget. I tire o. ozycy: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nwebele: 11:31am On Feb 01, 2018 |
After I opened up here and was reprimanded, I decided to be honest as usually suggested here. So, when i came to that point, I answered yes to the question. Now, some friends were blaming me that that quedtion does not concern my situation. Am confused Even if I reapply, should I keep clicking yes for that question or click no? OmoBendel24: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Kayjay23: 12:29pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
Good afternoon fam. I applied for a dropbox renewal after i had my baby in 2016. Was called for the famous 221g interview. Went there with all my receipts and other burden of proof documents. VO: passports please ME: gave her VO: where are you visiting in the US? ME: Washington VO: how long are you going For? Me: 3 weeks VO: have you been to the US before? Me: yes on two occasions VO: last time you went to the US what did you go For? Me: I went to have my baby VO: Do you have the receipts? Me: yes please. I hand all receipts to her including a tabulated breakdown of my expenditure to show how much the entire trip cost. VO: looks through then asks...Do you have an itemized receipt. Me: no ma'am I wasn't given any by the hospital. All they gave me was a zero balance letter and another letter that stated that I paid my bill in full. VO: leaves her seat for a while and comes back with a yellow paper. Ma'am at this time no decision has been reached on your application until you provide the itemized bill from the hospital. On the yellow paper she wrote that I will need to provide the itemized bill from the hospital before further processing will continue. The yellow paper is to be submitted alongside my passport and itemized bill at dhl... So na. so I waka today. Just thought to share. Please who has an itemized bill and what does it look like? Cheers! 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by HopefulMum: 12:35pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
Hi everyone. Please help a first time traveler. Interview is for next week. No travel history. My form was filled and submitted by an agent. Dh will be the sponsor. We decided as a first time traveler he should stay instead going with my mom and an infant. Dh account statement is currently below 2m. Do I pay in more funds? If will it raise a red flag? Do I also need to go with property documents? Please any advice on what to go with be highly appreciated. Want to use Houston northwest medical center Dr Nicolas Xydas. Thank you. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by happyme31: 12:42pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
hello everyone. I have been following this thread and it has been very helpful, So I am here to give back. I applied for US visa 2016 while single and was denied. I got married last year and I am currently pregnant. So based on information from here, I decided to applied for medical visa together with my mother. Certain agencies I saw online charged about 400k . I couldnt start spending all that money now, So I decided to do it myself. I got a doctor's email at WHMC Texas and started correspondence. I paid $200 for an appointment and got several documents which I took along. I had my interview 7.30 am this morning Feb 1st in Abuja and it went thus: Me: Good Morning (smiling) VO: Morning ( he showed no emotions) Mum: Good morning ( VO didnt reply) VO: Passports please. What's the relationship? Me: She is mother. Mum: She is my daughter. Me: (I hand him a family picture) VO: Madam please dont bring out any documents until I ask you to. Me: Okay. sorry sir. VO: Why are you going to the US? Me: To give birth. Mum: To assist her because its her first child. VO: What do you do? Me: I am an architect. I work at .... Mum: I wotk with the FG. Ministry of ... VO: Have you travelled outside the country? Me: I have been travelling to the UK since 2013. I currently have a valid 2 years visa. VO: Is that all? Me: I have been to Dubai, Singapore and some African countries. VO: Have you contacted a doctor? Can I have your correspondence? Me: (I hand the documents to him) Yes, I have a letter from my doctor and I have paid for my first appointment. ( I forgot at this point to even mention the name of the doctor and hospital) VO: Whats the total cost of your medical fees? Me: From the budget sent by my doctor, the cost is $7000. VO: Madam that is certainly very little. May I remind you that the US has the highest medical cost in the world...(He starts raising his voice) Me: That is just the hospital and doctor's cost sir. Our budget for the entire trip including living expenses is $16000. You asked for the medical fees...(I was getting a little apprehensive and I started praying silently) VO: (Starts typing) So how much do you say is the cost of your trip? Me: $16,000 sir. VO: How will you be paying? Me: My husband and I will be paying. VO: What does your husband do? Me: He is a media consultant. He works with FG. VO: Can I have your bank statement? Me: (I hand him 2 bank statements). I also have a fixed deposit that will mature in May. (He didnt bother to look at it) VO: How many children do you have? Me: This is my first child. VO: (Turns to my mum) Madam, how many children do you have? Mum: I have 9 children. VO: (Types for some minutes while I was praying and wondering what he could be thinking) Madam you can take back these documents. Your visa has been approved. Have a safe trip. (He hands be the white papet) I really Thank God for everything. I hope to leave end of April or 1st week of May. 16 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by happyme31: 12:47pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
HopefulMum: Please add more money. You should have about 5m. They may not notice when you logged it. I added 5m to my account 3 days before I printed. But since I have been depositing large sums before now, I didnt think it was a problem. Plus they didnt even notice. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by DJUde: 1:27pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
Please beautyuche i am also interested in the 3bed sharing stuff, i will be travelling 16th of this month. Please how do i get intouch with you? Meanwhile my email add is happyude8@gmail.com. kindly help out. Thanks quote author=beautyuche post=64045709] Dear Anizi I have sent you a mail. Kindly respond. Thank you[/quote] |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by HopefulMum: 1:36pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
Ok thank you. I will do just that. happyme31: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by DJUde: 1:45pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
OnJosh1: Please, I am interested, how do I get it, I checked with travelstart and they don't seem to have anything like that. Please kindly help. Thanks |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 1:49pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
HopefulMum: There is no document checklist....you should take whatever documents will substantiate what is written in your DS160.......however, you can search for a post from @zoemummy from Oct 2017 on thread 5 for a comprehensive list of docs. My biggest worry for you is that an agent completed your form. Do you have a copy of the form to confirm that everything there is accurate and correlates with whatever docs you have? If you make large transfer...you need to be 100% sure you can explain it to VO. If DH is your sponsor why not just go with his own statement. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Budding: 2:28pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
Nalinisingh: You could send me a pm |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by anunimorigba: 3:10pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Thankful11011: 3:30pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
Good day, please can someome help me with an affordable hospital and doctor in Austin, texas, i have gone through the thread but have very little information, thanks and God bless |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by veleta: 3:51pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
funkeadebz: Thanks dear.Please would send you dear pm later |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by nafyzah(f): 4:01pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
Good day , Please i need an assistant from the house.DH,myself and child applied for B1/B2 visa but we denied 214b. The VO asked the purpose of our travelling and DH answered her so immediately after she asked if the baby with us is our only son and we said Yes she paused and started typing then we were denied.Meanwhile i am pregnant and my pregnancy wasnt even noticed though we were prepared already that if we were asked i will tell them the truth but will back date the weeks because the dress i wore wasnt reavealing how big the bumps is. My question now is this we want to reapply on B1/B2 again but DH is not ready to apply with us just myself and child and also contact a doctor over there and declare i am going for child birth.Please i need advice of the house. Thank you |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Omodadi2: 4:02pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
@Kayjay23, please where did you have your interview? Sorry for your refusal. Not all hospitals give the itemized list as we have read here, and also someone went without it and was granted visa. Its inside same itemized bill that some VO picked up the issue of self PA fee and insurance fee for the hospital without looking at other receipts presented. Just call your hospital and request for it. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by covbrand(f): 4:26pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
hi everyone I just want to make an enquiry, I had my baby in chicago last year and before I left the hospital is paid all my bills and got a zero balance. two months after I got to Nigeria I received a call from the people I stayed with that I had another bill that was for my baby. I quickly transfered money to pay for that to my aunt and kept on calling to confirm, but the hospital claimed to never have sent it. I called again today and was told that the bill had gone to a debt recovery company. I just called them and they say I can pay with my card. I am making the payment tomorrow. I want to know if this will pose as a problem for me in my next visit this year and how do I handle it. thanks |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by cindermum: 4:33pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
@kayjay23 Hi, sorry about today. I hope you get your visa soon. Please how long was your passport with the embassy before you were asked to schedule an appointment? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Zeenayah: 5:35pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
Hi everyone, jetlag is real o. I still need plenty sleep. I am not going to use that line. I am really glad this thread as thrived as all I did from July last year when I found the thread was read and read and make all the phone calls I need to. I left Lagos via Qatar Airways on Saturday (27th) at 33 weeks 5 days. I had submitted my Mediff Form and co at their office on Tuesday because I didn't want stories that touch and they called me that it had been processed same day. After check in, the lady held my boarding pass and said I should go to port health for fit to fly and she hinted that I should just do whatever the woman says. Port Health lady was forming drama that ehn she can't write more than 32 weeks o because Qatar is very strict o, forming calling her colleagues up and down the place . Hian, no be naija, my husband just dey observe, we gave her extra 1,500 and that was it. Got to the airport 8ish, by 9am, we were done; or so we thought, the handbag I carried just decided it was going to die that day. The zip just pulled apart of its own accord. Shuo... I thank God I begged my dad to let his driver take us to the airport so my husband can come in with me easily. I just called the driver to just go straight to my parents house and collect handbag from my mum asap. He got back by 10:30 and that was sorted. (key point: get to the airport early to be able to manage unexpected surprises) Immigration in lagos just asked their usual questions and find something for me - I said I don't have. Customs was asking am I sure I don't have more than 10k I said I am sure, the guy was like show me the money. I open envelope show am and he let me go. We left lagos at 12:30ish, flight was very smooth and I had a nice air hostess who told me to ask her for anything I need. Didn't see her again after that (maybe she was attending to business class) so I couldn't really ask for stuff. We got to Doha midnight (damn, that airport is beautifulllllllllll, trains moving inside the airport as you are walking pass, chai..) and proceeded to check in for the New York flight (yes I was going to Chicago but I didn't have strength for Chicago POE, my friends that went through that place saw when). On my queue to check in for the New York leg, the Qatar staff was forming like he could ask people questions, the lady on the other hand was just passing people. Anyway, I stood there and was wondering is this the US CBP officer? It got to my turn and the following ensued: Qatar check in staff: What are you going to the US for? Me: Childbirth and Vacation Qatar check in staff: When are you going back? Me: April ** Qatar check in staff: Your passport is expiring in May Me: Yes I know ( I used the passport like that. that 6 months thing doesn't apply for when you are travelling, a friend whose husband is an immigration officer confirmed for me) Qatar check in staff: Do you have a return ticket? can I see it? Me: Yes.. gives it to him Qatar check in staff: You are returning from Chicago Me: Yes I am Qatar check in staff: When are you coming back Me: rolls eyes... April ** and that was it. My people I no see CBP officer for Doha o...... the guy probably went to sleep as it was midnight. I entered the waiting area for boarding, sat down, connected to the Free Wifi and sent messages to the hubby and family that am fine o. As I was about to board the flight, the lady at the door just said I have been waiting for you, please come with me (see me looking like what happen) and told her colleague to take over from her. She just said I am changing your seats to these 3 free ones so you can sleep better during the flight, she collected my bag and stashed it for me. Next thing, do you want water or juice? let me know if you need anything, I would be checking on you during the flight. (was just shaking my head that on top my economy ticket, see God's favor). She brought me juice and the big bottle of water (3/4 full) and a cup. That flight was awesome, I was served food first (in economy o) and was given snacks, juice, water intermittently throughout the flight and slept well. When we go to JFK (after 15 hrs.. mehn long journey- at this point, we don do 24hrs o), the air hostess took out my luggage, took me to the front seat right behind business class, made sure I left the plane first after business class and had already requested for wheelchair to carry me. ( I didn't ask for wheelchair). I didn't use the wheelchair because I didn't want to draw unnecessary attention to myself, by the way I wore my winter jacket at that point which had covered the tummy and I could walk. I took a detour to the bathroom and on coming out, omo the queue don long; used the self service machine and joined the queue and started observing the CBP officer. I noticed one latino looking guy attending to people and stamping quickly not too many questions. The queue I was on the white guy was spending time with each person so it wasn't really moving. it was 8am so there were few officers checking us and another flight just arrived. I just kept praying in my mind that I would find favour wherever and I would only answer 3 questions (I had told my husband that at Doha). One of the officers, just came to the guy in my front and removed the boundary stuff and asked us to follow him, I quickly followed and landed in front of the latino CBP officer. CBP officer: how long are you in the US for? Me: 2 months and 2 weeks CBP officer: looks at me and asked what is the purpose of your trip? Me: Vacation and I am having a baby CBP officer: how much do you have on you Me: $8,500 cash and my cards CBP officer: stamps me in till july 2018, the guy didn't even look at my passport data page to see that it was expiring in May. God's favour, I answered only 3 questions, my big fat envelope of burden of proof was just in my bag. I quickly collected my passport and moved to the luggage area, got my bags and went to Agric because I declared food. 1 whole box was filled with grinded stuff for my aunty... egusi, apon, suya pepper, grounded pepper and iru. 23kg worth. They scanned it and didn't even say anything, it was my own box they opened because of Knorr but it was Knorr beef so they let it go. The other lady beside me had Knorr chicken and indomie chicken, they collected everything, she was just looking sad. I said sorry and proceeded to look for where to go to the terminal for my connecting flight from New York to Chiicago. Local flight easy peasy, got to Chicago and wheeled out my bags into aunt’s car. Finito. Now onto hospital registration and praying to God for a safe delivery. By the way uber is bae... using my GT card which is linked to uber and just taking rides around, they charged me 367 sha. 18 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Babatwi: 5:59pm On Feb 01, 2018 |
covbrand: Just make sure that you are given a receipt and if possible a letter to back it up |
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