Good afternoon good people. Congrats to the new moms. Please what's the POE experience like in Washington Dulles in recent times?

all the best. Just go prepared with any document relevant to the situation.

duvocharrison:


I tap from your blessings mine is soon.

B1/B2 which is the Visa type for vacation.

Ruthina000:
For the previous visit that was approved for vacation purpose, which visa type was it please?

Niksie:

VO: OKAY… THEN LOOKED THROUGH THE DOCUMENTS AND SAID… (AS HE WAS FLIPPING THROUGH, I WAS TELLING HIM WHAT EACH DOCUMENT IS ABOUT AND HE WAS NODDING.)

OKAY MADAM, THE SELF PAY PACKAGE GIVEN BY THESE HOSPITALS ARE NOT WHAT THEY CLAIM COS THEY GET TO MAKE UP FOR THE ADJUSTED PAYMENT SOMEHOW (referring to govt and taxes here).
He said who gives such a huge amount as discount? He said he knows this may not be our fault as it’s what we were told.
ME: Exactly as this is the information that was provided for uninsured patients at the hospital.
VO: how much do you think people who have insurance pay in the US?
VO: and how do people who live in US without insurance pay?
ME: smiled and looked surprised.

It is important that all patients understand how the self-pay packages work since it seems that Visa Officers are either clueless or ill-informed. The discount packages offered by doctors and hospitals is in itself not a discounted payment that the Hospitals and patients receive. It is, in fact, the same amount that Medic-aid and Insurance providers pay the hospitals and doctors. Even though doctors and hospitals charge an excessive amount to insurance companies, and Medic-Aid, these only pay a fraction of the amount billed and no govt funds are used to offset these bills since they are not only not a loss but paid in full upon arrival, unlike US citizens with insurance. For US patients doctors must submit insurance or Medic-Aid documentation which takes time to process and later receive the payment which takes about 1-2 months process.

Patients should have knowledge of this information and hopefully, have some kind of document that states this at the moment of their interview. As it is, www.doctoresparati.com (ad on every page of this forum) sends a price schedule with this information included as part of the documentation sent for Visa application and POE.

yes i got it for vacation but pregnancy happened and decided to change plans (thanks to forex which increased cost of everything ). Also, since the birthing trip was completed, i could not use it too till it expired.

ninab:



Thanks for sharing but what I understand from this is tht u got visa for vacation and used for birthing and also never used until renewal
Also again was the discounted bill
All this calling for interview seems rampant and one can’t even understand y seems everyone renewing should prepare as u never can tell

you have made valid points... who is to ensure that the visa officers have the right information then? applicants are being denied renewals based on what they (VOs) know/understand currently. Some VOs don't even want to understand your point of view!

Vlesparza:


It is important that all patients understand how the self-pay packages work since it seems that Visa Officers are either clueless or ill-informed. The discount packages offered by doctors and hospitals is in itself not a discounted payment that the Hospitals and patients receive. It is, in fact, the same amount that Medic-aid and Insurance providers pay the hospitals and doctors. Even though doctors and hospitals charge an excessive amount to insurance companies, and Medic-Aid, these only pay a fraction of the amount billed and no govt funds are used to offset these bills since they are not only not a loss but paid in full upon arrival, unlike US citizens with insurance. For US patients doctors must submit insurance or Medic-Aid documentation which takes time to process and later receive the payment which takes about 1-2 months process.

Patients should have knowledge of this information and hopefully, have some kind of document that states this at the moment of their interview. As it is, www.doctoresparati.com (ad on every page of this forum) sends a price schedule with this information included as part of the documentation sent for Visa application and POE.

Anyone, please??

jumi07601:
Can one request for an expedited appointment to reapply if you have been denied a B2 visa for the purpose of traveling to the US to give birth? Thanks.

Niksie:
you have made valid points... who is to ensure that the visa officers have the right information then? applicants are being denied renewals based on what they (VOs) know/understand currently. Some VOs don't even want to understand your point of view!

Which is why you must be informed and hopefully the documentation from your hospital or doctor specifies this fact.

Alright, thanks.

Niksie:
B1/B2 which is the Visa type for vacation.

Same happened to me, was denied B1/B2 visa for the purpose of giving birth. Please I need help, what should be the next thing to do?

jumi07601:
Anyone, please??

Hello house, what documents are required for renewal via drop box?

[quote author=demiiii post=72338920]Hello, I will be going to Maryland too. Can you please give me the hospital and doctor you are using.

Am leaving November ending. Was planning on changing my ticket to December 2018.

@demiii hospitals IN Maryland are very expensive so am opting for Virginia which is quite affordable. Don't have doctor or hospital yet, still searching and comparing

Hello all,

I do hope this shows. Being struggling with how to post on Nairaland.

I am a silent follower and I must say this forum has been super helpful. Thank you all.

In the spirit of giving back, I want to write my POE experience.

I flew Delta Airlines at 30 weeks with my 2 yr old toddler alone. Experience on Delta was great, friendly hostesses and good food. No fit-to fly was asked and they give priority to pregnant women. I got to Atlanta after a very long journey of about 12 hrs and we hovered for about 20 minutes because the CBP officers do not open till 5.30am.

The queue was a very long and tedious one considering I had a bump and a cranky toddler to attend to (my advise, make sure you have your stroller with you on the immigration queue if going with a toddler). Fast forward to an hour and half later, I was standing infront of a not too friendly CBP Officer. The conversation below ensued.

CBP: Where are you headed to today?
Me: Houston
CBP: WHat for?
Me: Vacation and Childbirth
CBP: Why Houston?
Me: I have a friend there that we attended College together, I feel she will be able to show me around
CBP: Have you been in contact with any Dr. in Houston
Me: Yes, I have been in touch with Dr. Fagbohun of Oakbend Medical Center (at this point my toddler was really cranky and crying and rolling on the floor)
CBP: Can I see any evidence that you have been in touch with this Dr?
Me: Yes. ( I try to search for the document while trying to calm my toddler)
CBP: Do you pan on giving me this document today?
Me: Yea,my baby is a little cranky. I apologise (I hand him my doctor's correspondence)
CBP: (flipping through the correspondence) How do you plan on handling your child with your pregnancy alone, Is your husband coming?
Me: Yes, he is coming in a month's time. I can handle my child, thats not a problem. I also plan to get a nanny when I get to heavy
CBP: Im not sure you can. You are barely doing a good job right now. Have you contacted nanny services?
Me: Im doing a good job. We just got down from a 12hr flight and waited on a queue for 90minutes. He is tired is all. No, I havent contacted nanny services. I will do that once I settle in. (At this point, I was ticked off at the seemingly lack of empathy)
CBP: Have you made any prepayments at the hospital?
Me: No, just paid to book my appointment. However, I have a cash of $9,000 and more in card
CBP: Can I see the money?
Me: Bring it out to show him..
CBP: (He doesnt count it, He stamps me and my son in)..Hey maam, I apologise if i crossed the line about you taking care of your son, you just seem overwhelmed and I felt it would be a lot of work for you. All the best maam and safe delivery!
Me: (wide grin). Its okay. Thank you!

Took a 2hr flight to Houston from Atlanta. Got picked up by my host at the airport. I stay at a place 20 minutes from the hospital. Contacted my hospital and doctor, and now just chilling for LO to arrive.

Sorry for the long post, I just really wanted to give back all I could. This forum has been to helpful. All the best mamas!

Which doctor did you get a letter from to qualify for an emergency appointment? Thanks!

afrobrown2000:
she called and told me about her transcript...i just said do you really want to give birth in US she said yes but she isnt applying again...i knew she wanted it more than i did,so just waited till she came back and cooled off...she opted to go for another interview.. we filled the form but this time i had to get a doctors letter to apply for the emergency appointment cause her EDD is March 7th..which was approved
Note no changes in documents just told her that every document has a story to tell and must correlate with one another..she should be more explanatory but precise

3rd interview

Location Lagos
Time 6am
Date 21/12/17

she went for bio-metrics wasn't looking too strong cause she got to lagos late due to delay flight and woke too early for appointment..the guy doing her bio-metrics was like hope your ok...she said am fine just exhausted...he reassured her she will be fine..then went on a queue

VO goodmorning

DW goodmorning how was your night rest

VO fine can i have your passport

DW Sure

VO what you going to do in the US

DW to give birth

VO have you contacted a doctor

DW yea sure have use him in my previous pregnancy

VO ooo!!!she looks at her computer that was in 2015

DW yea had a set of twins

VO how many times have been in the US

DW twice just came back from a vacation couple of months ago(she guessed she was seeing it from her profile)

VO do you plan to go alone

DW Yes but my DH already has a visa will come join me later close to me due date

VO she is still looking at the computer.can i have your husband visa page..She now said Why did you lie you were born in Cameroon in you last interview

DW NOOOOO

VO dont argue with me

DW (my wife was calm)Pls your with my passport and it written there boldly place of birth Cameroon

VO (she looks at the passport )owww!!!Am really sorry it was my mistake pls can you give me a min to correct it...meanwhile(VO now finds out she was the one that interviewed my wife last)

DW ok feel free(DW knew she was the one but didnt know the same VO cant interview her twice)

VO Sorry once more but i cant continue with the interview(she calls on for her colleague to continue)

(Guess who the man she met at the bio-metrics)

VO2 (he looks at the computer)guess your going to give birth in the US pls where

DW Dallas Texas

VO@ do you have budget for this trip

DW hands over budget sheet

VO2 are you sure u can cover for this trip and if anything uneventful occurs

DW Yes here is my husband and I account statement

VO2 (he goes through)Who has bank of America statement and credit card

DW My husband does

VO2 this should help your pay your bills when you get to the US...your visa has been granted....

DW thank you

This is just perseverance and Gods grace...Already bought her tickets....thanks all sorry for the long post

ninab:


So no one has done a drop box after a name change due to marriage ?
Let me go and sleep since my question can’t be answered�

I did, I added my marriage certificate,affidavit and newspaper publication. They rejected it initially but I explained to them.

hello,

please who has used Ethiopian airline to USA with a toddler (less than 2years old). i hope i can get a lap ticket for my 1 year 11 months kid (23months old). He won't be 2years old yet by our return. I just want to get reviews for the experience. thanks.

Make sure you drink A lot of water air bound. Travel light,a compressor sock is not a bad idea and most importantly walk round the plane. It's nothing extra about it.

Mandydaisy:
Hello everyone and thanks to all for your contributions on this thread.
Please for our twin mamas or anyone with experience, what is the latest you will advice travelling for missionary journey when expecting twins?

Thanks!

Hello house,

I was trying to schedule an appointment for my sister, but i got no date and later i got the message "You are approaching the maximum number of times you may view this page. Please complete your transaction at this time."

Please what does this mean?

slegerman:
Hello house,

I was trying to schedule an appointment for my sister, but i got no date and later i got the message "You are approaching the maximum number of times you may view this page. Please complete your transaction at this time."

Please what does this mean?

Pick a date and submit your application.

Seyeedat:

Pick a date and submit your application.

Thank you for your help

I couldn't get to where i will pick a date. Am stuck on "Select Visa Priority" page. As soon as i select regular and clicked continue, it displayed "You are approaching the maximum number of times you may view this page. Please complete your transaction at this time."

How do i solve this?

[Oh. OK. Thanks

[ author=Adesinm post=72356482][/quote]

Hello people. Please who knows of a reliable shipping company in Maryland Baltimore area? Need to cargo stuff urgently. Thanks

B1 is business
B2 is medical/tourism

Niksie:
B1/B2 which is the Visa type for vacation.

temyb:
Make sure you drink A lot of water air bound. Travel light,a compressor sock is not a bad idea and most importantly walk round the plane. It's nothing extra about it.

Thank you Mama

My poe experience at Houston was a breeze. I give God all the glory.

I flew Emirate at 31weeks. Got to the airport and my luggage was weighed. I had 2kg extra i was asked to get another bag to pack the extra 2kg since we are two travelling so I'm entitled to 3bags. I was asked for my fit to fly which I have them. They took it to their supervisor and she confirmed it was ok and I was asked to make photocopy . Thank God I already had some copies with me. The air hostess were amazing. They were all over my 20months old son . shouting cute boy everywhere. They looked for 4 seats roll for both of us to stay on both the Dubai and Houston leg of the flight. They kept giving him adult meal instead of child meal. They gave me lots of juice and water.

NOTE: When flying emirate with a child call them 24hrs before your flight to request for a child meal on board else u won't get any food for your child.

Fast forward to Houston: I had to request for a wheel chair at the foot of the plane cos i was carrying a sleeping 20months old with hand luggage. I was told I didnt book ahead but a lady there quickly asked them to allow me use one. I kept praying against secondary inspection.

Got to front of the CBP officer cos the queue was long 3 flight arrived almost same time.
CBP: Passport please

Me: dropped mine and my son's American passport

CBP: picked my son's passport tried to pronounce his Native name. then he asked me to pronounce it he bursted out laughing that he didnt get it correctly.

Me:I just encouraged him that he tried

CBP: Why are u here?

Me: For child birth and vacation with my son

CBP: Oh u are expecting

Me: i said Yes

CBP: when are u due

Me: I told him what I do back home cos i tot thats what he asked

CBP: When are u due

Me: Oh Dec......

CBP: He said put ur four fingers for biometrics

CBP: Do u have food

Me: Yes

CBP: what kind of food ?Meat?

Me :No meat just dry blended stuff

CBP: How much cash do u have

Me: ..... Dollars

CBP: Re-echoed it

CBP: Stamped me in till April.

As i was going out with my luggage met another CBP officer that kept asking what was in the Ghana must go if its frozen food. I said it baby diaper and other baby things. He kept emphasizing if there is food in the Ghana must go. I said no and he allowed me go.

Note my visa expires this month end. No receipt of previous birth checked. Pls when travelling with a toddler alone dont do mature woman request for wheel chair. Cos the queue is usually very long and draining.

interested also.
please

MCareNetwork:
PM me

Ebony84:
B1 is business
B2 is medical/tourism

Good day friends, please I'm using B1/B2 for medicals (for birthing), is it okay?

Chanbaby:
My poe experience at Houston was a breeze. I give God all the glory.



Note my visa expires this month end. No receipt of previous birth checked. Pls when travelling with a toddler alone dont do mature woman request for wheel chair. Cos the queue is usually very long and draining.

Congrats chanbaby!!! I remembered 2 years ago we were in these together. Sharp babe for the second one fast.

Akorkor:


Congrats chanbaby!!! I remembered 2 years ago we were in these together. Sharp babe for the second one fast.

My dear, I have been telling myself God doesn't make mistake oh cos this pregnancy invaded me oh.

Chanbaby:


My dear, I have been telling myself God doesn't make mistake oh cos this pregnancy invaded me oh.

So nice really!!! Wish I have your strength too. I wish you safe delivery. We will soon follow you

Momo13:
Hello people. Please who knows of a reliable shipping company in Maryland Baltimore area? Need to cargo stuff urgently. Thanks

I know of one in Lanham Maryland. Lanham to Baltimore is about 45mins to 1hrs depends on the part of Baltimore you are coming from