semilore12:
My people....please help chook mouth for this matter. I have a friend that got her visa for visiting in 2016. they used for the purpose it was obtained same year. In 2017, she used same visa for birthing (she sent notification of intent) without issues. The visa expires in May 2018 and she intends to go back for another missionary journey by June 2018. Due to the recent stories attached to Dropbox renewal, I advised her to jejely enter the US with her current visa instead of reapplying to avoid stories that touch. since her visa expires on 5th, i told her to enter US by 1st but she is insisting on renewal because she feels CBP officer might frown at few days left and just stamp her in for days/2 weeks. I am really worried for her and hope my fellow mamas in the house can help nail the matter on the head. I will show her all responses please don't wakapass oh......apologies for the long post

semilore12:
My people....please help chook mouth for this matter. I have a friend that got her visa for visiting in 2016. they used for the purpose it was obtained same year. In 2017, she used same visa for birthing (she sent notification of intent) without issues. The visa expires in May 2018 and she intends to go back for another missionary journey by June 2018. Due to the recent stories attached to Dropbox renewal, I advised her to jejely enter the US with her current visa instead of reapplying to avoid stories that touch. since her visa expires on 5th, i told her to enter US by 1st but she is insisting on renewal because she feels CBP officer might frown at few days left and just stamp her in for days/2 weeks. I am really worried for her and hope my fellow mamas in the house can help nail the matter on the head. I will show her all responses please don't wakapass oh......apologies for the long post

MoNiyi16:
Hello mamas,

I would like to appreciate everyone who has contributed to this forum. Even though this is my second missionary journey, I learnt so much from reading people's experiences. Got into LA via Virgin Atlantic on Monday. Had an overnight layover in London and i approached the UK Border Officer for a transit visa as advised here. Was granted a transit visa for 24 hours. Flight to LA was long and tiring as I travelled with my 1 year old though my mum travelling with us eased things a great deal.

My POE experience.

Landed at LAX at 1pm. I had requested for a wheelchair so I was wheeled straight to the CBP officer and didn't have to queue.

Handed him our passports. He asked to see my daughter and started chatting with her.

CBP Officer: How long are you guys here for?
Me: 9 weeks.

CBP: 9 weeks? What are you here for?
Me: I'm here to have a baby.

CBP: So you just come here to have babies?
I smiled.

CBP: And you have how much with you?
Me: $xx

CBP: Place your right four fingers here.

He stamped us in for 6 months. He didn't check any documents.

God is truly amazing. The wheelchair assistance lady helped us with our bags in agric and stayed with us till my host arrived. I had two bags filled with foodstuff but nothing was seized. Got Mr Fred's contact from @brownshoogah and @julzz. He got us a nice place 2 mins from Dr M' s office. Waiting for my first appointment.

Thank you to everyone for your immense help. God bless you.

semilore12:
My people....please help chook mouth for this matter. I have a friend that got her visa for visiting in 2016. they used for the purpose it was obtained same year. In 2017, she used same visa for birthing (she sent notification of intent) without issues. The visa expires in May 2018 and she intends to go back for another missionary journey by June 2018. Due to the recent stories attached to Dropbox renewal, I advised her to jejely enter the US with her current visa instead of reapplying to avoid stories that touch. since her visa expires on 5th, i told her to enter US by 1st but she is insisting on renewal because she feels CBP officer might frown at few days left and just stamp her in for days/2 weeks. I am really worried for her and hope my fellow mamas in the house can help nail the matter on the head. I will show her all responses please don't wakapass oh......apologies for the long post

OmoBendel24:


@The bolded is quite key here, why will you guys feel so? Are you guys not intent on her declaring her purpose of going into the US?

As long as purpose is declared and it passes, she will get her normal 6months approval from CBP, unless she plans to do otherwise.

Unfelt:
what is ur story?? why r u scared?? you didnt declare child birth when u got your visa??

Fiks:


I will be flying to Houston April 1st, I also got a BA ticket and Poe is Houston, I am not worried so please don't be. Would like us to hook up, email address:fikemiadewale@yahoo.com

abisoyed:
yaay, thank you. I have sent you a mail.

Dollarsolution:
Reporting live from HOUSTON!!! I got in 2 days ago @ about 8pm through Houston POE via. Turkish Airline.
Flight was very good but lonnnnnngggg!!!!!

I spent very roughly 7 minutes with the CBP , was with my DH, JUST FEW QUESTION.

Passport please, What are you here for?-
TO HAVE OUR BABY.

How long are you staying - 10 weeks.
No additional question, no request for doctor correspondence or financial statement.

I see that you declared more than $10k on the landing form How much do you have - told him

Ok; your fingers here blah blah as usual.

Stamped us in in for 6 MONTHS.
Told us to wait aside and shouted ESCORT, I was like what 'escort kea''
A border officer later came and told us we need to go another place where I will fill another form since I declared more than 10K USD. Filled a form and that was all (currency declaration form).

The officer told me its legal to bring any amount just make sure you declare, its only illegal when you don’t declare it.

Proceeded to Agricultural for food check, indomie chicken was seized. All others sail through

Thank God for favour and to the wonderful people on this amazing thread for knowledge, support and guide! Been reading since last year. Information is power!

Now resting, seeing Dr Today.

For those willing to share accommodation in Houston close to OAKBEND MEDICAL CENTRE PLZ BUZZ ME.

Safe delivery, POE and visa interviews to everyone!!!

Please always declare food stuff or money what ever you have !!! Just be honest.
In my presence another Mamaa was given a heavy fine for concealing the agricultural products she had in the bag and didn’t indicate on the form.

Bubbles123:
I had my baby in New York in 2016 on tourist visa but I informed them at the Port of entry that I was going to have my bat and they allowed me in. Before I traveled I inquired about cost and I was told that hospital bill among other bills for self pay is $6,000 dollars. Altogether I paid almost $15,000 for the delivery ( hospital, doctor's bill, lab, anesthesia and paediatric care). But I was surprised when the hospital gave me my itemized receipt, it showed a bill of $35,000. And since I paid $6,000. The balance of $25,000 was written off as self pay adjusted discount. When I asked they said that's how the template is in their system. Anyway, I gathered all my other receipts from Doctor, lab etc. Fast forward to January 2018
I tried to renew my Visa. This time I applied for medical visa. Because I am pregnant again. And the interview went this way
VO- how long was you longest stay in the US
ME- 3 months
VO- what were you doing there
ME- I had my baby
Vo- how much did you pay
ME- almost$15,000
Vo- may I have the receipts
And I handed the receipts to him
Vo- you were billed $35,000 for hospital and you only paid $6,000. Why did they give you such huge discount
ME- I wouldn't know, I was asked if I was self pay or with insurance and I said self pay and they said their bill for self pay is $6,000 which I paid in full. It's possible the other bills are for those with insurance
Vo- I'm sorry at this time you do not qualify for US Visa and handed me the white paper.
I'm really upset. I have reapplied. Please help me. I want to know if there is anything I need to do before my upcoming interview to enhance my getting the visa.

justwise:
I think it’s going to be difficult for people who went for cheap and cheerful hospitals to get their visas renewed again. Paying all your bills is not the issue here, the issue is the amount you paid. Heavily discounted bill will be hard to explain, $3500.00 down to $6000 is unexplainable, self paid or not.

Those hospitals are probably getting the shortfall from the government which explains why VOs are digging in now on this.

Bubbles123:

So does it mean that hospitals like oakbend don't give that kind of discount?

Bubbles123:
I had my baby in New York in 2016 on tourist visa but I informed them at the Port of entry that I was going to have my bat and they allowed me in. Before I traveled I inquired about cost and I was told that hospital bill among other bills for self pay is $6,000 dollars. Altogether I paid almost $15,000 for the delivery ( hospital, doctor's bill, lab, anesthesia and paediatric care). But I was surprised when the hospital gave me my itemized receipt, it showed a bill of $35,000. And since I paid $6,000. The balance of $25,000 was written off as self pay adjusted discount. When I asked they said that's how the template is in their system. Anyway, I gathered all my other receipts from Doctor, lab etc. Fast forward to.

Bubbles123:
I had my baby in New York in 2016 on tourist visa but I informed them at the Port of entry that I was going to have my bat and they allowed me in. Before I traveled I inquired about cost and I was told that hospital bill among other bills for self pay is $6,000 dollars. Altogether I paid almost $15,000 for the delivery ( hospital, doctor's bill, lab, anesthesia and paediatric care). But I was surprised when the hospital gave me my itemized receipt, it showed a bill of $35,000. And since I paid $6,000. The balance of $25,000 was written off as self pay adjusted discount. When I asked they said that's how the template is in their system. Anyway, I gathered all my other receipts from Doctor, lab etc. Fast forward to January 2018
I tried to renew my Visa. This time I applied for medical visa. Because I am pregnant again. And the interview went this way
VO- how long was you longest stay in the US
ME- 3 months
VO- what were you doing there
ME- I had my baby
Vo- how much did you pay
ME- almost$15,000
Vo- may I have the receipts
And I handed the receipts to him
Vo- you were billed $35,000 for hospital and you only paid $6,000. Why did they give you such huge discount
ME- I wouldn't know, I was asked if I was self pay or with insurance and I said self pay and they said their bill for self pay is $6,000 which I paid in full. It's possible the other bills are for those with insurance
Vo- I'm sorry at this time you do not qualify for US Visa and handed me the white paper.
I'm really upset. I have reapplied. Please help me. I want to know if there is anything I need to do before my upcoming interview to enhance my getting the visa.

happyme31:

Hi. I've replied.

I sent you a mail.
What hospital are you using in LA and what is the price quote.
Thank you. Please Kindly reply

Bubbles123:

So does it mean that hospitals like oakbend don't give that kind of discount?

Ojugunrege:
hello house,
I want to buy a BA ticket to Houston.I see I can't pay on their site & I don't want to use wakanow.com. please where can I buy it in Lagos?

zannie:


I used Oakbend in 2016 and I got my visa renewed last year. Infact my itemized bill states $23000 and i paid $3700 at that time. In fact I'm having my baby at Oakbend again this month. I don't know what that VO's issue is o

Unfelt:
hello Aunty, Yes you can apply for a Visa with no travel history. You are currently 8weeks pregnant meaning u have ample time, i will advice you go to Part 5 of this thread and read read read!! All your questions will be answered and more..Enjoy!!

AroOkigbo:
And so DW was delivered of our baby- a boy, on Feb 10.
To God be the glory for a safe and successful delivery. She and baby were discharged 2 days after.
I wanted to know from the nurse who took baby's data how soon we can get the birth certificate and she was like, it usually takes 30 to 60 days but you can start calling this number (she gave me a list of numbers) in 2 to 3 weeks.
LA (or do I say, California) mums, abeg how long did it take you to get your babys' birth certificates? Can this be expedited?
We didn't plan staying so long after child was delivered. This state is damn too expensive to continue to stay.

AroOkigbo:
And so DW was delivered of our baby- a boy, on Feb 10.
To God be the glory for a safe and successful delivery. She and baby were discharged 2 days after.
I wanted to know from the nurse who took baby's data how soon we can get the birth certificate and she was like, it usually takes 30 to 60 days but you can start calling this number (she gave me a list of numbers) in 2 to 3 weeks.
LA (or do I say, California) mums, abeg how long did it take you to get your babys' birth certificates? Can this be expedited?
We didn't plan staying so long after child was delivered. This state is damn too expensive to continue to stay.

AroOkigbo:
And so DW was delivered of our baby- a boy, on Feb 10.
To God be the glory for a safe and successful delivery. She and baby were discharged 2 days after.
I wanted to know from the nurse who took baby's data how soon we can get the birth certificate and she was like, it usually takes 30 to 60 days but you can start calling this number (she gave me a list of numbers) in 2 to 3 weeks.
LA (or do I say, California) mums, abeg how long did it take you to get your babys' birth certificates? Can this be expedited?
We didn't plan staying so long after child was delivered. This state is damn too expensive to continue to stay.

bizzle6:
good evening nairaland family,
I did my drop box last week and was called to pick up my passport yesterday. to the glory of God my visa was in it. thanks for all the assistance I got here and for those applying wish you all a successful story. it will end in praise.