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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Oleayo22(f): 10:57pm On Nov 17, 2018 |
I went fory 221G interview this week and here are few things I can remember. Brief summary of my journey I applied for b1b2 visa in 2014 and I traveled for vacation. Did drop box in 2016 and I applied using b2 and stated childbirth as my intention. Visa was issued and I traveled in 2016 to give. Applied via drop box again in August when visa expired to use it for another birthing purpose which I stated in my form. VO: hello and how are you? Me: I am fine thank and you Ask for my passport and I passed it to her. VO: why do you want to travel to the US? Me: for vacation and childbirth. She type for a few seconds after going through my passport and mentioned that I traveled in 2016 and asked what for. Me: yes I did, to have my baby. VO: asked how much the whole thing cost Me : I told me $8000 She then went on about if I know how much it cost to birth in the US normal delivery not to talk of me that did C-section. That it's not possible that I will get a bill that small. That they are passing it to government without me knowing. Me: I told her I didn't know that, when I called the financial counselor to inquire. I asked for what they charge self paying patients and I was sent that document which is in your hand. I told them that I don't want to use medic aid and for every service rendered I ensured I pay cash. VO: asked my intended date of travel and when am due. Me: so and so day. Then gave her my edd but explained that this might come earlier than cos of the way my first came due to a health condition that I developed. She now capitalised on that saying didn't I know that I was going to give birth that I left naija in October that I should have known. I was shocked at what she was saying and I had to reiterate what I had told her earlier about applying with a b2 visa and stating my intention both in my drop box and at the POE. VO: typed for a while, looked at my receipts that I gave her and said, OK let's do the maths cos what I have here is not totaling how much you said you spent. She did and said what she had was just 4k dollars. Me: I don't have doctors itemized bill as well as that of the anaesthesia ,just zero balance letter. VO: apologised for the trouble but that she will like to see all my itemized receipts for previous birth. She also asked if I had applied for visa in another country recently . Me: yes VO: which country? Me: Canada Vo: is it for citizenship reasons bla, bla? Me : yes and that's one of the reasons am applying for this visa as well. Vo: brought the white paper and asked me to take my receipts to DHL without my passport. Me: thanked her and left. What I have learnt from this Insist on itemized bill from everyone that is involved I.e from doctor, to pediatrician, to hospital, to anaestologist . Zero balance is not cutting it again. 7 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Oleayo22(f): 12:18am On Nov 18, 2018 |
Please I want everyone to help me torchlight what the voluntary wrote on my white form. I have attached it cos she mention all receipts for medical care I received but where she ticked is saying something else. Do I present past receipts as well as my budget sheet, bank statement and correspondence from doctors on this recent missionary journey I want to embark on? @Justwise, @omobendel, @Overlord. Please help.
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 5:43am On Nov 18, 2018 |
Oleayo22: From the screenshot....she appears to be asking for 2 sets of docs. FIRST details of the birthing trip you want to go on now and SECONDLY she has handwritten that they want to see details of your previous trip...this is my interpretation. You have an opportunity that others have not been given. Some people have been denied outright. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE package all the requirements clearly labelled. For your previous trip, please get all itemised bills and receipts that confirm payment ...from paediatricIan. ..from blood work/labs...for scans...for anesthetist etc........everything!!!!! For this new trip.......correspondence from doc....receipts if you have paid...bank balance.....budget sheet ( don't forget to add possible CS cost since you have had one before).....check @phema's famous list/burden of proof on page 106 of part 1 for ideas...screenshot below All the best. 5 Likes
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Baby007: 6:56am On Nov 18, 2018 |
Please I am on need of accommodation for Henrico Doctors Hospital. I would appreciate somewhere not more than 30mins proximity. Can anyone help please? Conceirge reps in MD or DC should please not contact me-as distance is too far for me even though the package includes transportation. thanks all....Nairaland Rocks! 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ninab: 7:04am On Nov 18, 2018 |
Oleayo22: 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by OmoBendel24: 8:40am On Nov 18, 2018 |
Oleayo22: YES! Throw virtually everything in the past, present and available for future into this please. Major opportunity given you here as highlighted by other posters already.... All the best. 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 9:18am On Nov 18, 2018 |
Good morning everyone. please I really need some advice on behalf of a friend. She wants to give birth in USA, so is it advisable she uses drop box because her last visa expiry date is not up to a year. Or she books an appointment and goes for interview. If she is to use the drop box, please what documents does she need to take with her. Thank you and God bless |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 9:55am On Nov 18, 2018 |
mamast: Please when you applied via drop box, which documents did you submit? . |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by dere5: 6:40pm On Nov 18, 2018 |
MamaTuoyo:Most of the time, the DHL people don't allow you to add any supporting documents to the drop box application |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Annediniebimo20: 6:47pm On Nov 18, 2018 |
Good Evening house. Please i need advise. I am scheduled for a 221g interview because I had my baby in the US on a visitors visa and the renewal is for the visitor visa. This is my first child and I would like to have another soon. I am currently not pregnant should I mention that I would like to have another baby at the interview or do I send an email to the embassy before I travel and inform them of my intent to give birth in the US. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by OmoBendel24: 7:47pm On Nov 18, 2018 |
Annediniebimo20: Issa 221g festival everywhere! Wetin sef? Na wa oh.... May it be well with all those affected, and our country too in Jesus Name. If asked, don't fail to mention your intent to birth again with the visa even if you are not pregnant yet, it's in your best interest no doubt. Meanwhile, you better perish that your "change of intent letter" thought asap, it's no good, and one only hope that wasn't what you did the first time. You haven't even survived the 221g matter ahead of you, and you are actually planning to put yourself in trouble already, just in case you are not aware. At this age and time with the US Embassy? I mean the Nigeria "Branch"? Don't go dia oh! Was the first visa given to you for birthing purpose, if not, was it first used for the purpose for which it was issued you in the first place? 4 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Vgil100: 12:05am On Nov 19, 2018 |
People, Atlanta poe was indeed a breeze for me,less than 5 minutes and everything was over and went well. CBP why are you here Me chilbirth and vacation Cbp how much do you have? Me xxxx amount and some in card Cbp how long you want to stay? Me 11 weeks Cbp have a safe delivery! Glory to God oh! waiting for my dear LO. 7 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Iamajoyfulmothe: 7:57am On Nov 19, 2018 |
Good morning all Still waiting for information from anyone who has been able to get a closer date for 221g interview. Not those who were rescheduled by the embassy randomly. Would really appreciate this as available dates now are in May |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 9:12am On Nov 19, 2018 |
MamaTuoyo: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by asake85(f): 9:25am On Nov 19, 2018 |
Hello I unable to attach the document babestell: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ninab: 11:19am On Nov 19, 2018 |
Iamajoyfulmothe: I don’t think anyone has information on closer date would suggest u pick and pray u are rescheduled for closer one Or stay awake and see if a close date shows up |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by nwadikechi: 2:12pm On Nov 19, 2018 |
Hello Everyone, Please can someone help me with a sample of a consent letter from hubby stating that he will be responsible for all my bill and expences in the US. my interview is coming up and i will really appreciate it. thanks. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by babestell(f): 5:15pm On Nov 19, 2018 |
asake85: is it ok if i send you an email so you can send to me? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by chibertha(f): 5:43pm On Nov 19, 2018 |
What it means do two spreadsheets 1) expenses sheet for the first baby 2) budget sheet for the current application This reminds me When we refer to zero balance it means you have to get the letter from all the service providers if possible ie Doctors ie for you and baby Hospital Anesthesiologists Sonographer if done separately And all test In my case I have about 6 zero balance receipts. If asked how much you spent be sure to quote a sum of all. Oleayo22: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by chibertha(f): 5:50pm On Nov 19, 2018 |
Because that is what the instruction on the web page says. At the end of your application for drop box you would see " bring only your passport and this letter. Do not add any other documents" I didn't quote it word for word though dere5: 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by bayolaws123: 6:33pm On Nov 19, 2018 |
Hello Everyone, How are you doing? I've been a frequent reader on this site and i've been hoping to share our testimony once go through the process. My wife flew delta to Newyork on 19/11/2018, Her final destination is Chicago (Local flight). I didn't want her to fly to Chicago directly because of the attitude of most of the cbp officers , plus we had an experience last year together there that wasn't funny ( for the1st time in my 5 trips to the US, we were drilled and treated as though we had committed a crime coming to the US, the story long abeg.. Thank God we were not denied entry) To the story (Please Hold every relevant documents, The CHANGE OF INTENT Letter and importantly, GOD's FAVOR was what helped her gain entry . New york that used to be a breeze, Trump has filled the head of some cbp officers with hate and discrimination even tho its not yet a law passed, some are acting like it is a crime) CBPOfficer 1: hello, when was your last time in the USA and how long did you stay? Me: last year and for I stayed for 3 weeks CBPOfficer 1: do you have family in the USA Me: yes my Aunt ( and I state where she stays) CBPOfficer 1: do you work Me: yes I do ( I tell him my job) CBPOfficer 1: how long will you be staying in the us Me: 14 weeks CBPOfficer 1: 14 weeks? Why so long Me: because I’m here to have my baby and I’m currently 29weeks pregnant CBPOfficer 1: how much cash do you have Me: $9500 in cash and $4000 on my card He then asks me to scan my prints then signals another official to take me to secondary inspection. At secondary inspection CBPOfficer 2 calls my name then starts to exclaim “what am I seeing? Tell me this is a mistake “ You want to have your baby here? This is wrong! People just feel they have a right to come give birth in America. This is why the laws have to be changed! Are you trying to say there are no doctors in Nigeria? People have been giving birth since time past. You ain’t the first to pull this scam madam and it has to stop. He ranted to his colleagues. CBPOfficer 2: how many kids do you have? Me: this is my first CBPOfficer 2: I don’t believe you. Anyways how much cash do you have with you, I tell him. He then takes me into an inner office to count the cash. CBPOfficer 2: this is still wrong, you went to request for a visa at the embassy and we gave it to you, now you turn to use it to have a baby here. Me: I used the visa for the requested purpose and when I planned to have my baby, I sent a mail to the us consulate in Lagos stating my change of intent. CBPOfficer 2: I don’t believe you indicated the purpose, else they wouldn’t have let you. Me: I did and I have proof of the email thread. I gave it to him Another officer asks me what me and husband’s job were. He also asked if I was using a midwife. I said No I was using a hospital and I stated the hospital. CBPOfficer 2 then tells me to go have a sit while he deliberates on what to do After a while he calls me again clearly upset that he had to but having nothing to deny me with, he stamps me in and says he knows that I’ll come back again to have another baby but I should be prepared that whenever I try to come to the us or renew my visa, Im going to face questions so I should ensure to have full proof of all payments made. I said thank you and left with my visa. Whole interrogation took about an hour Please be prepared, be confident ( if i was packing i won;t have been able to defend myself) and just know God got you. I kept declaring God;s will for me ar egood and not evil Jer 29vs11 and i kept calling the name of Jesus. That's our testimony. Hope it blessed someone and sheds light on important aspects for preparation. Also when applying for visa, your hospital figures need to be above 8000, just something i found out from the recent refusals) 13 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Gilgil: 12:01am On Nov 20, 2018 |
Hello House. Has anyone applied for visa on arrival to Nigeria for baby recently? How did it go? |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by mldtemi(f): 11:36am On Nov 20, 2018 |
Thank God for His favour for your wife. This kind of story helps to prepare other women going on their missionary journey. I also agree that it wise to at least have a hospital with a reasonable fee because they are scrutinizing that too now. Going from the thread, low hospital bills bring a lot of questions. It is well. We shall all scale through. bayolaws123: 3 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by mldtemi(f): 11:41am On Nov 20, 2018 |
Hello all, With the resent scrutiny caused by Trump, is it still ok to say “because of dual citizenship” when asked by CPB why you want to give birth in the US. Am sure it will keep pissing them off. What do you all think or advise |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Fyorgyn: 12:02pm On Nov 20, 2018 |
mldtemi: That was the answer I gave at LAX Poe when I went to have my baby in 2016 and I went in without issues. I gave the same answer at Chicago POE a few weeks ago- it wasn't a birthing trip- and I got a tirade from the CBP officer. However, it really is the truth! Most of us arent going (only) because medical care is better... it's the dual citizenship that makes the US (and Canada) more attractive than UK which is almost a stone throw from Nigeria Bottom line is, I would go with the truth and try not to sound cocky about it... Maybe say "better medical care and give my child the opportunity of having dual citizenship" 4 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Momo13: 12:12pm On Nov 20, 2018 |
Lordcrixus: That is an itemized bill you have there. 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by QUEENBIZ: 2:49pm On Nov 20, 2018 |
peng4:Team El Paso, I wish you success in all. Ex- team though. 2015 & 2017 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Diapearl: 2:58pm On Nov 20, 2018 |
Good afternoon good people of this thread, please I need your candid advice, in 2015 I had a baby in the USA in August 2015 at 37weeks, in September 2017, I and my family applied for visa through Dropbox but we were denied under 221g, we went for interview, I was the only one questioned ( majorly about why I had so much discounted hospital bill and why I did not disclose my pregnancy status during our interview in Jan 2015) well we were denied visa. We are scheduled to have an interview tomorrow and I really don’t know what to expect and I am so anxious. NB:I am not pregnant at the moment. Please what can you all tell me to encourage me and help me prepare for tomorrow’s interview. Thank you |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Beautyaddy: 3:06pm On Nov 20, 2018 |
mldtemi: Yeah Right! Let us continue to deceive ourselves. All the US visa officers all know that the primary one reason foreigners are birthing in the US is due to instant US citizenship their child receives once born and nothing else. Nigeria just happens to be one of those countries that allow "Dual Citizenship". If Nigeria law turns around to stop dual citizenship that still will not stop most Nigerians from giving birth in the US. China is a perfectly good example who does not allow "Dual Citizenship" but yet their women are all flooding into the US in high numbers wanting their children to obtain US citizenship . 2 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by aremso(m): 3:17pm On Nov 20, 2018 |
heymama: in my own opinion, u can reapply wth your DH alone dont include your daughter. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Dlordschild(f): 5:32pm On Nov 20, 2018 |
Please can you mail me the total hospital and accomodation cost for Elpaso? Thank you peng4: |
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