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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 2:32am On Aug 07, 2019 |
Wow!!! I remember you were jostling between dropbox and scheduling an appointment. Very happy it worked out for you. I agree with the statements in bold. It is very interesting that people underestimate the value of honesty (as in, it is considered odd by some that you would apply to renew visa that has not expired). It is almost certain that your subsequent visas will not be an issue. All the best with the birth. May the lines ALWAYS fall for you in pleasant places as you walk in honesty. aamey15: 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by temistraws: 3:11am On Aug 07, 2019 |
Glad to be able to post on this page. I discovered this section a bit late but like they say it’s never too late. Many thanks to everyone who has been contributing. Wow! Am happy to read you got a visa eventually. I am in the same situation and in a fix. Being to the embassy twice (one for renewal of B1/B2, other for F1 Visa) and refused with V.O saying I was given too much discount despite showing all evidence with my zero balance letter. She insisted the discount was too much and I needed to pay more. Meanwhile my total bill was about $15k as at 2015. At my first interview she didn’t even look through all the receipts, once she saw one of the receipts with discounts she was just typing plenty plenty things Sent a mail to the hospital immediately I left the embassy and they sent me a revised zero balance letter indicating I was a self pay patient and I paid the exact contracted fee for all self pay but the V.O who interviewed me at my last appearance at the embassy didn’t even want to see the letter. My last interview was F1 for my PhD degree but wasn’t even given a fair chance as that was the first question the V.O asked “if I had made more payment since my last refusal”. What would you advise I do though I have sent them an email explaining my predicament. If they are insisting I needed to pay more and the hospital is saying I am not owing. I am still expecting their reply though. It’s harrowing not knowing what to do. TripleKMama: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by temistraws: 8:19am On Aug 07, 2019 |
Qei2u: Hello, how do I send you a DM? I am new to posting here. I have some questions I’ll like to ask. Thanks |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by blossom101: 2:24pm On Aug 07, 2019 |
marina101: NO. You can't use your company's bank statement . The last time I went for my child birth visa 2018 the VO categorically told me that company's account statement is not acceptable, thank God I went with my hubby's savings account bank statement |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 2:24pm On Aug 07, 2019 |
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ibukunpops(f): 8:29pm On Aug 07, 2019 |
Better to apply early There seems to be a red flag about Texas, please research more and read more posts here. The amount of 5,500 is definitely very low ayinlaolajide: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by aamey15: 1:36pm On Aug 08, 2019 |
Thank you for your suggestions back then.. Amen... Regards Mamaroon: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Lochinny: 12:56am On Aug 11, 2019 |
[quote author=TripleKMama post=80985417]POE TESTIMONY Hi people. TKM arrived Atlanta POE @33wks. Flew Delta cum AF. A big Congratulations @TripleKMama I pray I have such a smooth POE experience. I have a visa I got in 2016 with hubby for vacation and used it once for vacation. We didn’t use it again and we just renewed it this year via Dropbox and it was renewed successfully. I wasn’t asked if I was pregnant via Dropbox. Then it was my early pregnancy stages. I want to use it for childbirth. I plan to travel early September at 32 weeks going to 33 weeks but really bothered about writing the change of intent letter. Coz of the recent developments. I have everything even the doctor’s appointment and everything. But I’m just bothered. Pls I need advice on what to do. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Saskbound: 3:36am On Aug 11, 2019 |
Thanks for sharing your story, I had advised d someone here to do the same but she insisted on using the existing B1/2 rather than update to B2 (change of intent) . You can’t outsmart these people, honesty is key so you don’t get tangled in subsequent applications. aamey15: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TripleKMama: 10:03am On Aug 12, 2019 |
[quote author=Lochinny post=81142282][/quote] Introduction. Honestly this topic had been treated well enough. Follow your gut feeling and stay honest. Pay all ur bills and come back. That's all. I've never falsified anything and it worked for me. I still maintain there's nothing cast on stone and if you get a kind VO during renewal, who takes time to listen to u and review ur documents, then you're good to go. Update on my POE: I also observed/learnt that on arrival at POE, whatever d CBP Officer asks u... for e.g. why are u here? Also always tell the truth. They put everything on record. They asked me and then wrote B2 with hand on the stamp. I believe it's been updated on the system too. My life mantra. Take one day at a time. If your aim is to deliver your baby this yr in the USA, pls stay focused and achieve that. When it's time for renewal, worry abt that. Who says u will need to travel to US soon or ever again? Why worry? Simply enjoy the moment. Go have ur baby. Document everything and keep all receipts. Conclusion. I'm not one to tell anyone to do this or that. Many critics and bullies here...and we are all mature to act right and face the consequences of our actions. Moreso, What worked for me may not necessarily work for you. Above all, most importantly, trust God every step of the way. All the best. Hugs. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TripleKMama: 10:17am On Aug 12, 2019 |
Saskbound: Yea but honesty could also mean genuinely not knowing u were pregnant at d time of Visa application or having initially used d Visa for something else before getting pregnant. Then changing ur mind. Let's for once assume everyone is NOT fraud and look at issue holistically. Life is dynamic. Things change. People do too. I once wrote Change of Intent letter. It was acknowledged and I thot it worked for me but it doesn't work like that any more. However, there have been modifications to it. Some have tried to apply for Visa before their current valid Visa expired...and they weren't successful with renewal. I've also learnt that people dont always tell u the whole story here on NL or any other social media in fact. Doesn't make it right or wrong anyways. I just cant cite enough examples and variations to d story! So everyone should just follow their gut feeling and coman share wit us while we keep learning. In issues of life, one size does not and can never fit all. Una wehdone oh 6 Likes |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TripleKMama: 10:23am On Aug 12, 2019 |
ATLANTA MUMS (present & former) Plix where can one buy affordable kids stuffs aged 0-10? Clothings, etc I cannot coman kee myself on top this naija sun dey waka about without intuition. Pls holla with useful information. Thanks in advance. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by lami88: 3:06pm On Aug 12, 2019 |
TripleKMama:Affordable? Try marshalls..they stock several brands at lowest prices. You can try Burlington too. Ross is another place. I cant bank on the quality but you can be lucky sometimes especially when they have new arrivals 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by flourishing247: 5:13pm On Aug 12, 2019 |
TripleKMama: Which area of ATL are you? So I can direct you to better Ross or marshal shops. You can get good and affordable brand names in either place. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TripleKMama: 11:39pm On Aug 12, 2019 |
lami88: Oh thanks. I passed Marshalls yday on my way back from church. I should check it out soon. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TripleKMama: 11:39pm On Aug 12, 2019 |
flourishing247: Sandy Springs Thanks dear |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by flourishing247: 11:57pm On Aug 12, 2019 |
TripleKMama: It's a nice area so Ross will do just fine. 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Lochinny: 1:03am On Aug 14, 2019 |
[quote author=TripleKMama post=81176342] Thank you so much @TripleKMama! You just calmed my nerves! I appreciate. I wasn’t pregnant when I got my first visa and my renewal was via Dropbox. I’ll follow my guts as you adviced and I pray to come back here and testify too! Thank you 1 Like |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TripleKMama: 11:14am On Aug 14, 2019 |
[quote author=Lochinny post=81234180][/quote] Happy to help. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TripleKMama: 11:19am On Aug 14, 2019 |
flourishing247:Thank you. I'll check them out soonest. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by coffeeblue(f): 5:40pm On Aug 17, 2019 |
Please help I have my visa appointment next month, and I just stumbled on this thread again. I had my first baby in 2015 using B1/B2 visa, unfortunately, in this application, I selected just B1/B2 visa again instead of B2. What can I do to change it or how do I go from here? I have my zero balance receipt from the hospital as well as some other receipts. |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Motherof1: 9:51am On Aug 20, 2019 |
I went for my interview today! The v.o was so mean, she had denied every one before me. So when it was my turn, she had a straight face one, and requests my passport.? She asked my reason for going to the US, I said vacation and to take my son for to the(she cuts me off but I continued anyways) hospital for medical appointment. Then she asks why he wasn’t applying for the vusa with me. I said he is a US Citizen. Then she shook her head. She asked how much I paid in the hospital, I told her $6400( hospital and obgyn) She asked if I made change of intent. I told her I had sent the email out, (because at that time, that was what we had to do) I brought out the receipts and gave her. She went through it, and asked my I received a discount. And I said I paid what I was asked to pay. Because I paid my delivery fees even before my delivery. So she said no, I had received a discount. Then asked for my son’s birth certificate, and asks me to to read the address on it, I did. Apparently the address says Texas. She said you see, you said you reside in Texas, so you received a discount. I insisted that I didn’t, and showed her the document for early self Pay patients, the hospital had asked me to sign. She didn’t go through it. She Just kept her straight face whilst drinking her tea. Then she asked if health care was so cheap why do you think Americans would complain? At this point I go tired. She handed me the yellow paper, as well as my passports and we made eye contact, then I walked away. She neither asked for any other documents, nor asked any other question. I felt really bad, never been denied any visa. I kept farting silently because I was nervous.��� 1 Share
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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Supernaturalone: 10:56pm On Aug 20, 2019 |
So so sorry about your experience. Do take heart! |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TWoods(m): 12:11am On Aug 21, 2019 |
Motherof1: The VO was right. If the average American paid $6400 for childbirth, healthcare costs would not be the massive problem it is today. My wife got a less than 30 minute non invasive procedure that did not require her to be anaesthesized two weeks ago, it cost us over $2100. The truth is you’re paying costs usually reserved for the poor US citizens. That’s why she asked for the contact address you claimed when your son was born. 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Reine22: 8:24am On Aug 21, 2019 |
Sorry about your experience. The issues the VO raised have all been discussed extensively in this forum. Some steps to resolve the address and payment issues have been shared. Refer to previous posts. Try to address them before your next application so you’ll be better prepared. Motherof1: |
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by jossy404: 12:32pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
But wait... the quotation above was from a US hospital and nowhere was it stated that the cost is for Poor or Rich america. Please i need enlightenment, if you visit the same hospital are you not going to pay the same price quoted above for the same purpose if you are paying out of pocket? or is there something i dont know? am asking because many people visit US hospitals not only for birth but for other issues and they paid the exact money quoted by those hospital in cash, how as that amounted to a crime? Agreed it's their country and its their visa, how is it reasonable for me to see two hospitals rendering the same services or procedures and you ask me to go for the higher cost. @Twood i actually need your input here maybe there is a policy that majority are not aware of as regard Medical Visit in US TWoods: 5 Likes |
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