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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by anonymousmum: 3:35pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
Flowers: Thanks for this... The medical certificate you are referring to, is it the one specially for pregnancy (simple one pager for your Dr to sign), or the MEDIF one (very detailed 3 page document); they are both on their website hence the question.. Thanks. 2 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Babatwi: 3:56pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
Orestik: Congratulations on the birth of your Lo. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by MrsSugar: 4:00pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Dazzle86(f): 5:42pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Flowers: 6:09pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
Kween2014: Any update on this information? Please people in the US using Oakbend presently |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by debby516(f): 6:20pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
Flowers:Its true and available on their website for confirmation. 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by shakidude: 6:30pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
Hello all, I would like to share my experience with you. Sorry for the long post. Part one: I applied for Dropbox renewal in Feb at Abuja with my husband and child but we were called for interview in march. First, my background. I have been travelling to USA since I had my masters there in 2008. I go on annual vacation with my family to the USA and sometimes UK. (first UK visa was in 2004) The visa I used for birthing in 2014 was issued in 2012, we all travelled in 2012 & 2013. Renewed via Dropbox after, and travelled in 2016. Visa expired in Jan 2017. I used the popular MIHS and paid 4200. So here goes my transcript at the Abuja embassy: While in line, a VO was interviewing a pregnant lady and asked for d receipt of previous birth. She provided it and when she saw $4000, asked if it was vaginal or CS, the lady said vaginal and the VO replied while shaking her head and in a sarcastic way "why so low"? The lady replied, ehm! I got a discount, and the next thing, sorry you are not qualified at this time. That VO was so harsh and we didn't wish to go to her. We were later called by another lady VO and I was very calm and confident. VO: good morning Me: morn ma'am VO: first thing without smiling: can you tell me about your 2014 trip? Me: yes. I went to have my baby Vo: can i see the receipt of payment? Me: sure, handed her the MIHS maternity agreement and even told her to flip through to the last page where the actual receipt was then also handed her the zero balance VO: well, this doesn't tell me anything, I don't know whether you had any complications and if you had more bills to pay. This is just an agreement Me: I didn't have any complications and it's not just an agreement. It's a down payment and it's stated there that in case of any complications, one will have to pay more. I got the zero balance 4 months after delivery after it was confirmed that I didn't have any complications or outstanding bill. VO: nodding and frowning, well it still doesn't tell me anything, anybody can come with zero balance. Do you have itemized bill? Me: No. The Hosp only issued zero balance since I paid what we agreed on and did not owe them. VO: okay, why didn't you travel with your child at that time? Me: it was during the sch year and he had to go to sch VO: who did to leave him with? Me: my cousin VO: I still find it hard to believe you could leave your child and travel Me: reteirated the fact that the child was in grade 4 at that time and needed to go to sch VO: why did you stay for 2 months? Me: in Nigeria, we have 4 months of maternity leave VO: cuts in, I mean your husband Me: well, I was heavily pregnant and went to a state I had never been to. My husband had to come with me to take care of me. He couldn't leave me alone. We got an apartment and he was by me throughout VO: Still frowning, turns to my husband. What do you do? Hubby: I'm a business man. Tells her the nature of his job VO: I still cnt believe you could leave your job for 2 months Hubby: I'm the owner of my company and I have people working for me. I still earn while I'm away VO: Did you buy things to supply while over there? Both of us: No. just personal shopping VO: Okay, are you pregnant now? Me: yes. With obvious belly ooooh. I kukuma filled B2 in my application and said I was going for 2 months. B1 for the others since they were not planning to travel with me. This time going to stay with a friend. VO: how much are you paying this time? Me: is it total? I asked cos my budget is 20k including airfare, shopping and miscellaneous VO: Answered with a sharp NO. " only the doctors fee" Me: 8500 (Dr fagbohun's quote oooh!) At this point, she stopped asking questions and started typing. Honestly, I felt I answered all her questions well. Was so confident and composed. I was shocked when she handed over the green paper explaining that she is sorry that we are not qualified at this time Later, my son said, wow! Mummy that woman was so mean, she didn't even smile at all. Me I feel the woman already made up her mind from the onset that she was not going to grant the visa. 2 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Iyabeji12(f): 6:41pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
Kween2014: Wow.. That's serious o..where did you get the new quote from? Thank God I locked the old price down by paying |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by anonymousmum: 6:50pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
shakidude: I think you should try again. Appears the VO was overzealous? You can try to get a letter from the hospital stating that you are not indebted to them in any way, and did not take aid in any form. Everything in your story checked out and seemed straighforward except that the cash paid appeared low... 4 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by anonymousmum: 6:56pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
Just called Oakbend. It's now US$2,750 vaginal, effective yesterday. At least the increment is still reasonable, not like Houston Methodist Sugarland that practically doubled their rate... 4 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by PrinceAdeAde: 8:02pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
feddy27: Yes o , I wanted to waka pass without being noticed. You don burst my bubble o  1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Babatwi: 8:25pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
shakidude: It seems she has made up her mind not to give you the visa right from the onset.I will advice you to apply again and try lagos this time around. Good luck. 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Mandex11: 9:00pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
Hello all!!!!, please what's the actual exchange rate the embassy recognised when drafting a budget sheet? thanks |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by lomwe: 9:05pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
The official exchange rate of course  |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Mandex11: 9:10pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
Hello all!!!!, please what's the actual exchange rate the embassy recognised when drafting a budget sheet? thanks |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by sexymj(f): 10:04pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
Congrats. Kindly share info abt the cost etc Orestik: |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Dxbconnection(f): 10:20pm On Mar 21, 2017 |
Actually I also called them and was told 32 weeks. As an overkill I went to their ticketing office here in Dubai and was told the same thing. Flowers: |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by salmae(f): 5:35am On Mar 22, 2017 |
Mrsc22: Mrsc22 I don't understand, pls does this mean that u paid for pediatric before delivering? I tot that was paid after delivery 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by sexymj(f): 5:43am On Mar 22, 2017 |
Good day everyone, please who has used the Form M to pay medical fees?? |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Babatwi: 7:40am On Mar 22, 2017 |
sexymj: Someone mentioned that she used form M about 2 or so pages back |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by nefertitiram: 8:25am On Mar 22, 2017 |
Babatwi: Wetin una wan Import wey una de find Form M? I'm guessing you mean Form A 3 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by nefertitiram: 8:39am On Mar 22, 2017 |
shakidude Thanks for sharing your experience even though it wasnt so pleasant. Very important lessons have come out of your experience. Forgive me for playing the devil's advocate even though I assume her mind was already made up she just wanted to rub it in your faces! lols. Vo: can i see the receipt of payment?1, Zero balance: Zero balance has no weight without an itemized bill that tallies with the zero balance and your receipts. if you used medicaid you will also get a zero balance because somehow the debt has been paid. VO: okay, why didn't you travel with your child at that time? 2. You guys left bobo with a cousin and went together to US for 2 months... hummnnn VO: Okay, are you pregnant now? B1 is for business and not for tourism... Is your son going on business? Also this may have led to her question on "did you buy stuff to supply while you were there. Seem hubby applied for B1 visa the first time too? I'm just assuming though. Later, my son said, wow! Mummy that woman was so mean, she didn't even smile at all. Abuja embassy! They are vexing like kilode in that place 5 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by favouredmum: 9:36am On Mar 22, 2017 |
Good morning House, Any October/November mum in the house looking at Houston, Chicago and Kansas can pls reach out to me. Had my first child in 2015 and used OBMC and Dr. E. Looking to explore a different state this time around but then again accommodation is another issue here. 3 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by dtush(f): 9:57am On Mar 22, 2017 |
favouredmum: Hi, congrats on the in coming addition to your family. I am not pregnant atm ( seems like am slacking though cos most mums dat we used Dr E togeda in 2015 are), but i will to be in the loop of the info you have on Kansas, planning ahead for next year. Thanks 2 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by aykanbi: 10:20am On Mar 22, 2017 |
October mum here. Emphasis on Chicago area. Can we talk. I don't know how to do the pm thingy. Thanks favouredmum: |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by jesufifunmi: 10:38am On Mar 22, 2017 |
favouredmum: aykanbi: Haba! Una October mums too dey rush Is morning sickness not supposed to be dealing with y'all at the moment?  4 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by favouredmum: 10:45am On Mar 22, 2017 |
jesufifunmi: LOL @ Morning sickness. Not same for everyone. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by shakidude: 10:53am On Mar 22, 2017 |
@ Nefertitiram, sorry don't really know how to quote. Lemme clarify some things. 2. You guys left bobo with a cousin and went together to US for 2 months... hummnnn Now, you're sounding like her. Lol. Would I have allowed him to miss school for 2 months just to accompany us to America? Will he benefit anything from that? Its not holiday season you know and he has traveled abroad countless times. A child of 9year old that is comfortable around his extended family. All the children attend the same school. B1 is for business and not for tourism... Is your son going on business? Also this may have led to her question on "did you buy stuff to supply while you were there. Seem hubby applied for B1 visa the first time too? I'm just assuming though. Well, I mean the bi/b2 together, the one for pleasure and tourism for them. In my own application, I specified medical. I guess she asked that question cos sometimes we declare more than 10k when we travel so she is assuming maybe we re buying things to sell. 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Kween2014: 10:55am On Mar 22, 2017 |
Lmao...I know right. I am an October mum too using Dr Z and Oakbend in Houston. I used Dr La and WHMC in 2014 when i had my daughter. Hoping for an equally awesome experience at Oakbend this year. favouredmum: 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Ddoy2003: 11:03am On Mar 22, 2017 |
good morning my wonderful family please a quick one in order to avoid chicago point of entry its my final destination though.what POE would u advise to get to chicago.pls its urgent.thank you. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by shakidude: 11:19am On Mar 22, 2017 |
Hello all, Continuation of my experience. Part 2: After I was denied the visa renewal in Abuja, I contemplated going to Canada but found out that it takes about 4 month for visa processing and I'm far gone in my pregnancy. Hubby planned to send me to UK (I have a valid UK visa and family there.) since my pregnancy is high risk but me I was skeptical. If we are going to spend that much for birthing, it's better in the US where I get to have d health care that I want and also citizenship for my baby. I decided to try again this time in Lagos (exactly 2 weeks) as earlier adviced then by nefertitiram, misssexiest and others here but I went alone cos hubby was not interested. Here goes the transcript: VO: good morn ma'am Me: good morn VO: where are you going in the US and why? Me: Texas and to have my baby VO: what do you do? Me: I'm a physical therapist(physiotherapist) VO: what are your roles? Me well composed, told him a lot about all I do VO: nodding and smiling. Okay, let's say I have left shoulder dislocation, how are you going to manage it? Me: in my mind, I was like, is this a promotion interview or visa interview? Still calm and smiling I told him about how i will first assess him and how I will rehabilitate him till he will regain functional use of his limb. VO: impressed. Now glanced to d screen and read for a while. Turned to me and said. I see that you were recently refused in abuja Me: that's correct VO: do you know why? Me: No I don't she no kuku tell me. Na green paper she give me. VO: I also see that you have applied for all your visas in Abuja. Why have you decided to come to Lagos this time? Me: like I said earlier. I was refused in Abuja and couldnt understand why and I wanted to reapply as soon as possible and I was under the impression that I will get a faster date in Lagos. VO: how much are you paying for the birth? Me: this time, I didn't bother to ask whether na doctor's fee or total. My budget is 20k. About 8500 for the doctor and other expenses VO: can i see ur Dr's correspondence Me: handed it over and he read through it VO: how much did you pay the last time Me: Though the hospital fee was 4200, I rented an apartment and paid 1500, I flew to Arizona with my husband, I bought groceries and others so if I calculate everything, I will say about 8 to 9k VO: why are you not going to this same hospital this time around? Me: this time I'm going alone. I can't afford to stay alone in Arizona without my husband since I have no family or friend there. I'm going to Texas to stay with a friend. VO: how did you find out about this hospital Me: smiled and answered. I did research online. VO: He began typing for so long ooooo and I'm like wow! I hope he's not going to deny me again. Na so I begin fire prayer VO: looked at me and said excuse me ma'am. He went inside with my passport oooo. I knew i had done my best and he was impressed with me. So maybe he went inside for further discussions. I continued praying and asked God to take control. VO: came out much later with a bright smile. Congratulations ma'am, your visa has been approved. At that point, I went to Cloud 7 abi na 9 self. Me: thank you, thank you. I prayed before I went and friends and family prayed with me. I give the glory to God for directing me to the right person and staying with me throughout the process. Conclusion: If you are really convinced in your heart that you have not done anything wrong, never lied during your application or interview but was still refused, apply again, go with confidence and state your case. Most importantly, avoid Abuja embassy now if you are pregnant and going for visa renewal, they already have a mindset for refusal and it would be very hard to convince them. Good luck to others. 33 Likes |
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