With Naira debit card? I doubt but confirm from access bank. Only aware of Gtbank card limit of $100 per month online, no withdrawal.

kodylicky:
Hello mums n dad's,

Pls who knows if cash withdrawal with access bank card is possible abroad

No it won't work for cash withdrawal, only online from experience though.



Pls who knows if cash withdrawal with access bank card is possible abroad[/quote]

Hello House,

Can I apply for a visa 6months before my intended travel date? Reason am considering applying 6months earlier is to give enough space for me to re apply in the event that am denied at the first interview. Thanks alot.

adew1234:
Hello House,

Can I apply for a visa 6months before my intended travel date? Reason am considering applying 6months earlier is to give enough space for me to re apply in the event that am denied at the first interview. Thanks alot.

Sure U can, thats even the best.Atleast for the reason u mentioned & also to have enough time to prepare if your application was successful as well.

The Houston POE Experience....
Arrival Houston 19:30 (Emirates). There was no cue as we were the only flight that arrived at that time.

My Turn; approached the counter with a smile (As courtesy demands)
Me: Good day (Handing over our passports)
CBP: Good day (stretching his hands reaching out for our passports)
CBP: looking through our passports says "why are u here"
Me: For childbirth.
CBP: Scans my passport first, then his eye catches on a certain information on the computer screen and he seriously reads through it for about 10sec with his eye brows raised and then suddenly says "Ok place ur four right / left fingers on the scanner" (At this point, I knew it was over, I became more relaxed)
CBP: How long are u here for.
Me: Well, am here for two weeks just to ensure the wife is properlly settled and for our first Dr. appointment, then I'll leave to Nigeria for work to come back after two weeks to witness the delivery.
CBP: Turns to DW, "How about you?"
DW: 10 weeks.
CBP: says to my wife "place your right / left four fingers on the scanner please"
CBP: Picks up his stamp and preparing to stamp our passport says with a very calm voice "why did you choose the US?, why not UK, Europe, Germany etc." (At this point, he had started stamping 6 months on our passports while we were giving answers)
Me: We had thought deeply about the best life options we could give to our child in terms of future opportunities and having done my research, the US was my best option.

(Honestly we didn't bother using all the "better health care service" excuse / stories and all cuz I knew from the depth of my heart, the reason I was having my child in the US was for him to be a US citizen)

DW(added): He studied in the Uk so its enabled us to do our comparison properly on which country has better opportunities for our child.
CBP: With a smile says "I know that already......you were there for 4 years right?"
Me: Yes. (With great surprise on my face)
CBP: still holding the stamped passports says "how do u intend to cover the cost?"
Me: it will be "Self Pay". Presently all hospital bills have been paid in full prior to arrival and deposit made for doctor's appointment.
CBP: How much?
Me: 500 usd
CBP: 500 dollars? (with a surprise on his face) says "daz too little"
DW(cuts in): Datz actually just an initial deposit, his total cost is $3500 and we have the balance with us cash.
CBP: Oh sorry I didn't get that. Ok so how much is your total budget?
Me: $17,000
CBP: Turns to DW "just make sure u keep all receipts so as to avoid issues in future, these things are taken very seriously now"
DW: Thank you, I will.
CBP: is this address where you'll be staying? (Looking at the customs declaration form), did you have to pay for it?
Me: Yes we have paid for it in full as well.
CBP: I see that also. You paid last week. (At this point he wrote B2 on our passports)
Me: Yes I did. (With another surprise on my face)
CBP: Finally hands over the passports " Welcome and Enjoy your stay"

Having heard all the stories about Houston, we insisted that our case will be different....I was however well prepared and told myself I will give honest answers and be truthful about any questions asked.(I'm usually more confident and in control of a conversation when saying the truth)

I literally set my watch when I approached the counter.
It took 48secs from the time he collected our passports to when he stamped.
Other discussions took about another 40secs extra. Total time spent at POE was 1min and 28secs.
Everything was just so fast.....Never Travelled to the US before. Visa was strictly on medical.
Passed through Agric without any baggage search even if we declared we had food

Back to Nigeria now and DW still chilling in Houston awaiting arrival of the LO. Will join them later next month.

My advise is to be well prepared, say the truth, and never forget to involve GOD. Doesn't matter what POE. You'll b successful.....

kodylicky:
Hello mums n dad's,

Pls who knows if cash withdrawal with access bank card is possible abroad

Access have a monthly limit of $200 and no ATM withdrawal, just online use.

mumdearest:


Access have a monthly limit of $200 and no ATM withdrawal, just online use.

As at 2weeks ago it was $100,so has it been increased to $200 again?

bomly:


Please Email me, want to inquire with you: bomegold@gmail.com

Why not ask the question here so that we can all learn from it and the response. Also, remember that she just travelled on a long flight, please let her rest as your question sounded like she was your secretary!

Please Late July/Early August moms who have bought their tickets kindly share prices and airlines please..I have been scouting for an affordable ticket for a while now and i am travelling with hubby, mom and 3 year old son so really need cheap tickets.....

Babatwi:


As at 2weeks ago it was $100,so has it been increased to $200 again?

I need to confirm again then. The last time I checked it was $200.
Thanks for the info.

Vlesparza:



You can open a bank account in El Paso at no additional cost. You con also use Form-A to wire transfer payment for your services. 50% discount at participating hotels that include transportation, and breakfast and dinner from Monday to Thursday by confirming your appointment with Doctoresparati.

Hi vlesparza please can you throw more light on the 50%discount at participating hotels......will really appreciate it. Thank you.

Congratulations

Menendez:
The Houston POE Experience....
Arrival Houston 19:30 (Emirates). There was no cue as we were the only flight that arrived at that time.

My Turn; approached the counter with a smile (As courtesy demands)
Me: Good day (Handing over our passports)
CBP: Good day (stretching his hands reaching out for our passports)
CBP: looking through our passports says "why are u here"
Me: For childbirth.
CBP: Scans my passport first, then his eye catches on a certain information on the computer screen and he seriously reads through it for about 10sec with his eye brows raised and then suddenly says "Ok place ur four right / left fingers on the scanner" (At this point, I knew it was over, I became more relaxed)
CBP: How long are u here for.
Me: Well, am here for two weeks just to ensure the wife is properlly settled and for our first Dr. appointment, then I'll leave to Nigeria for work to come back after two weeks to witness the delivery.
CBP: Turns to DW, "How about you?"
DW: 10 weeks.
CBP: says to my wife "place your right / left four fingers on the scanner please"
CBP: Picks up his stamp and preparing to stamp our passport says with a very calm voice "why did you choose the US?, why not UK, Europe, Germany etc." (At this point, he had started stamping 6 months on our passports while we were giving answers)
Me: We had thought deeply about the best life options we could give to our child in terms of future opportunities and having done my research, the US was my best option.

(Honestly we didn't bother using all the "better health care service" excuse / stories and all cuz I knew from the depth of my heart, the reason I was having my child in the US was for him to be a US citizen)

DW(added): He studied in the Uk so its enabled us to do our comparison properly on which country has better opportunities for our child.
CBP: With a smile says "I know that already......you were there for 4 years right?"
Me: Yes. (With great surprise on my face)
CBP: still holding the stamped passports says "how do u intend to cover the cost?"
Me: it will be "Self Pay". Presently all hospital bills have been paid in full prior to arrival and deposit made for doctor's appointment.
CBP: How much?
Me: 500 usd
CBP: 500 dollars? (with a surprise on his face) says "daz too little"
DW(cuts in): Datz actually just an initial deposit, his total cost is $3500 and we have the balance with us cash.
CBP: Oh sorry I didn't get that. Ok so how much is your total budget?
Me: $17,000
CBP: Turns to DW "just make sure u keep all receipts so as to avoid issues in future, these things are taken very seriously now"
DW: Thank you, I will.
CBP: is this address where you'll be staying? (Looking at the customs declaration form), did you have to pay for it?
Me: Yes we have paid for it in full as well.
CBP: I see that also. You paid last week. (At this point he wrote B2 on our passports)
Me: Yes I did. (With another surprise on my face)
CBP: Finally hands over the passports " Welcome and Enjoy your stay"

Having heard all the stories about Houston, we insisted that our case will be different....I was however well prepared and told myself I will give honest answers and be truthful about any questions asked.(I'm usually more confident and in control of a conversation when saying the truth)

I literally set my watch when I approached the counter.
It took 48secs from the time he collected our passports to when he stamped.
Other discussions took about another 40secs extra. Total time spent at POE was 1min and 28secs.
Everything was just so fast.....Never Travelled to the US before. Visa was strictly on medical.
Passed through Agric without any baggage search even if we declared we had food

Back to Nigeria now and DW still chilling in Houston awaiting arrival of the LO. Will join them later next month.

My advise is to be well prepared, say the truth, and never forget to involve GOD. Doesn't matter what POE. You'll b successful.....

Please how and where can I get a fit to fly. Traveling to New York via ethihad on Monday morning. Please advice. God bless

My people!

Abeg oo...which one is 'Miracle Moments' again? I got an e-mail from HNWC and they stated that we will be registered for the 'Miracle Moment' program to pay $2K for hospital bill in full. I hope is not one of those insurance wahala? I don't need USA financial aids oo..

Thanks so share more info.

Oloye12345:
My people!

Abeg oo...which one is 'Miracle Moments' again? I got an e-mail from HNWC and they stated that we will be registered for the 'Miracle Moment' program to pay $2K for hospital bill in full. I hope is not one of those insurance wahala? I don't need USA financial aids oo..

Thanks so share more info.

..why don't you ask the email sender to explain in details

I m using oakwood too....and very interested in the accommodation...

drfdee:
For those using oakbend medical centre dre is accommodation very close to d hospital.if u r interested in sharing d accommodation pls let mi know. I will be in houston on thursday.

Thanks to the wonderful e family, travelled at 36weeks, 24 hours in the air, no single questions asked at Poe, hubby, me, mum and toddler stamped for six months, delivered babies the next day, no jaundice, no need for incubator or transfusion. To God be the glory. Was presented a bill of $24k at Ben Taub. Pls does anyone know how I can go about the negotiate, learnt once I pay any amount out of it I can get an account statement, babies were also registered automatically for Medicaid and WIC, can I use the WIC card and Medicaid cos I don't want any issues with my visa renewal. Pls I need help on how to go about the WIC and Hosp bills negotiation.

Oloye12345:
My people!

Abeg oo...which one is 'Miracle Moments' again? I got an e-mail from HNWC and they stated that we will be registered for the 'Miracle Moment' program to pay $2K for hospital bill in full. I hope is not one of those insurance wahala? I don't need USA financial aids oo..

Thanks so share more info.

Miracle moment is what they call their maternity package

ladee1:
Thanks to the wonderful e family, travelled at 36weeks, 24 hours in the air, no single questions asked at Poe, hubby, me, mum and toddler stamped for six months, delivered babies the next day, no jaundice, no need for incubator or transfusion. To God be the glory. Was presented a bill of $24k at Ben Taub. Pls does anyone know how I can go about the negotiate, learnt once I pay any amount out of it I can get an account statement, babies were also registered automatically for Medicaid and WIC, can I use the WIC card and Medicaid cos I don't want any issues with my visa renewal. Pls I need help on how to go about the WIC and Hosp bills negotiation.

Serious something

WAIT..., WAIT...,

Delivered the next day.... and BABIES....

That is gangsta, I think you pushed your luck a bit though. What if the babies had decided to come during the journey? It might even be the stress of the journey that kickstarted labour the next day. Other mamas should pls be extremely careful with this kind of travel plans oo


By the way which airline carried multiple pregnancies at 36weeks...??

ladee1:
Thanks to the wonderful e family, travelled at 36weeks, 24 hours in the air, no single questions asked at Poe, hubby, me, mum and toddler stamped for six months, delivered babies the next day, no jaundice, no need for incubator or transfusion. To God be the glory. Was presented a bill of $24k at Ben Taub. Pls does anyone know how I can go about the negotiate, learnt once I pay any amount out of it I can get an account statement, babies were also registered automatically for Medicaid and WIC, can I use the WIC card and Medicaid cos I don't want any issues with my visa renewal. Pls I need help on how to go about the WIC and Hosp bills negotiation.

shawlar:
WAIT..., WAIT...,

Delivered the next day.... and BABIES....

That is gangsta, I think you pushed your luck a bit though. What if the babies had decided to come during the journey? It might even be the stress of the journey that kickstarted labour the next day. Other mamas should pls be extremely careful with this kind of travel plans oo


By the way which airline carried multiple pregnancies at 36weeks...??

delta will take u at 40weeks, I travelled at 38weeks, and I gave birth at 41 weeks n 2days, it all depends on your body.

Hi everyone, Nice thread. Its a pity I found this thread after i have given birth in the US with little or no information. So here goes my story.

I was 8 months pregnant when I went to the embassy with my husband. We did not have the cash to pay for huopital bills and doctors bill upfront so we applied for a b1b2 but they did not know i was pregnant becos i was the type of pregnant woman that you wont know if i am pregnant unless you see my tummy and thanks to their counter at the embassy the did not see it. They did not ask and I did not mention. I gave birth with a very high bill about $12,000 in total in Baltimore. I did NOT get medicare or medicade (i dont know what it is called).

I gave birth in 2015, I was given a payment plan and I started paying monthly but for the past 5 -6 months i have not been able to meet up monthly payment as I lost my job and my husband office has not been consistent with salary. I have called the hospital several times to ask for a smaller payment plan as I cant meet the previous naymore but they keep saying that they cant help with a smaller fee.

With all these happenings, we both were fortunate to get a scholarship to study abroad with admission etc. We want to take it up because since things arent working here maybe things might be better for us abroad. What do you advise? I hope we have not blown away my chances at the embassy? shd we ignore the scholarship and hope for greener pastures and stay put and rough it in this tight season?

Thanks awaiting a prompt response from those with the right info.

mimibe:
delta will take u at 40weeks, I travelled at 38weeks, and I gave birth at 41 weeks n 2days, it all depends on your body.

aha!!! Wow that's cutting it too close. Me I had my 1st & 2nd naturally as in no induction etc at exactly 38weeks.

So happy for you iphiechuks I v had issues with this dropbox thg since my visa expired in Feb. Pls I sent u a pm. Pls house is it OK to do a dropbox now considering all that is going on with Trump n his problems with visas n all. Thanks pple

iphiechuks:
Good day folks, got our family visas renewed via drop box. Myself n hubby. Our first visa was solely for birthing. Had my son May 1, 2015 in Medical Centre of Plano Dallas. Visa expired 23rd Feb 2017. Applied March 1, got an email to pick up 10th March. Will be picking up on Monday. Applied and renewed in Abuja. I bless God and thank this beautiful e-family.

Theelectlady1:
Hi everyone, Nice thread. Its a pity I found this thread after i have given birth in the US with little or no information. So here goes my story.

I was 8 months pregnant when I went to the embassy with my husband. We did not have the cash to pay for huopital bills and doctors bill upfront so we applied for a b1b2 but they did not know i was pregnant becos i was the type of pregnant woman that you wont know if i am pregnant unless you see my tummy and thanks to their counter at the embassy the did not see it. They did not ask and I did not mention. I gave birth with a very high bill about $12,000 in total in Baltimore. I did NOT get medicare or medicade (i dont know what it is called).

I gave birth in 2015, I was given a payment plan and I started paying monthly but for the past 5 -6 months i have not been able to meet up monthly payment as I lost my job and my husband office has not been consistent with salary. I have called the hospital several times to ask for a smaller payment plan as I cant meet the previous naymore but they keep saying that they cant help with a smaller fee.

With all these happenings, we both were fortunate to get a scholarship to study abroad with admission etc. We want to take it up because since things arent working here maybe things might be better for us abroad. What do you advise? I hope we have not blown away my chances at the embassy? shd we ignore the scholarship and hope for greener pastures and stay put and rough it in this tight season?

Thanks awaiting a prompt response from those with the right info.

Please take your scholarship. Fingers crossed. Are your b1b2 visas still valid?

Urbanbeauty:
To God be all the glory, we had my baby on the 23rd of December at Oakbend medical center with Dr E. The service was exceptional and nurses were very friendly.

We got all her documents ( birth certificate, blue passport, social securiy no and emergency travel certifcate) all in one week this January.

My host was very nice and sweet and was very helpful.

My profound gratitude goes to every kind contributor on this platform, the words of advice were invaluable.

May God bless us all.

Hi urbanbeauty pls can you give a break down of ur cost at oak bend . Will really appreciate it. Thank u

Am traveling by nextweek. This is my oakbend breakdown:

Doctor D: 2400
Hospital: 2500
Ped: 417
Lab: 270
Ist visit: 145

baeboss:


Hi urbanbeauty pls can you give a break down of ur cost at oak bend . Will really appreciate it. Thank u

ladee1:
Thanks to the wonderful e family, travelled at 36weeks, 24 hours in the air, no single questions asked at Poe, hubby, me, mum and toddler stamped for six months, delivered babies the next day, no jaundice, no need for incubator or transfusion. To God be the glory. Was presented a bill of $24k at Ben Taub. Pls does anyone know how I can go about the negotiate, learnt once I pay any amount out of it I can get an account statement, babies were also registered automatically for Medicaid and WIC, can I use the WIC card and Medicaid cos I don't want any issues with my visa renewal. Pls I need help on how to go about the WIC and Hosp bills negotiation.

I was going to type up an epistle but nahhh...

Congratulations but mehn, don't be trying this kind of thing. 36 weeks travel? 24 hours flight? Babies? i.e. twins? I'm speechless.

I wanted to type a long speech too.

Congrats on d arrival of ur babies.

To ur questions on ur bills, mamas who used ben Taub may come to ur rescue.

For medicaid and WIC, dats a no-go area, u cant claim u can afford to birth ur babies in US and become wards of d US govt. I ve also read dat u risk a denial of ur future visa application, having taken benefits from d govt. [/quote author=anonymousmum post=54657738]

I was going to type up an epistle but nahhh...

Congratulations but mehn, don't be trying this kind of thing. 36 weeks travel? 24 hours flight? Babies? i.e. twins? I'm speechless.

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domrita:
So happy for you iphiechuks I v had issues with this dropbox thg since my visa expired in Feb. Pls I sent u a pm. Pls house is it OK to do a dropbox now considering all that is going on with Trump n his problems with visas n all. Thanks pple

wat's d issue dat you are having? Sorry dear I don't know how d pm thing works. Meanwhile I don't think you have any trouble renewing, Trump era I think is not stopping them from doing their job. Mine was renewed for another 2 yrs. good luck dear.