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Ensure you go with every receipt of payments made at the hospital. Also go with the document you sign as self pay patient without discount.

pointednose:
Hello everyone,

I got a B2 (medical visa) to birth in year 2017. My bill was very low as per self pay patient. I want to renew my Visa this year for a visit. Please I need your sincere advice. Please kindly help. Has anyone renewed after a small bill? What can one do to improve one's chance of renewal?

Thank you.

I suggest you get there stay in a hotel for a day or two while you look for accommodation.

ZaIykeJude:
Hello guys,

I'm looking for any link to an apartment or anyone ready to share an apartment in Richmond Texas any time from Mid January 2020. My wife will be travelling around that time and I will be joining her later but we still dont have the accommodation part settled yet.

I'll really appreciate the help.

Medical bills in USA are location dependent just like it is here in Nigeria
Eg you can do a procedure for 350k in phc while the same procedure would cost you 150k in umuahia or even cheaper Akure.

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Check delta, airfrance etc

valeria:
Hello Nairaland family and compliments of the season to you. Please has anyone traveled after 35weeks before? If yes, what other option exist apart from Turkish airline?
Thanks

Add every cent you paid ie
Hospital
Doctor
Test
Ultrasound
Well baby check up
Anaesthetic etc

Go with receipts too

You would be surprised it will be close or more than 10k

So when asked you state the total amount you rounded up.

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Did you declare at POE that you were going to put to birth in 2017?
If yes then go for your interview with all receipts and expect the best.

sheilchi:
I have a renewal interview for Feb.2020 but scared as I don't want to have any history of visa refusal.
I had my baby at Henrico Doctors 2017, went for vacation 2018.
Visa was gotten for B1/B2 but used to birth. Sincerely, I didn't know this thread before applying for visa. I was introduced by a friend and that was the of change of intent era.
I was sent for secondary inspection and advised to keep my receipts which I did.
I have my itemized bills also.

Please any advice?

The truth is we never can tell how the V.O will view things. If you ask me go with all your documents as usual and a big prove of available funds.
A lot of people who used Oakbend have succeeded in renewing their visa, just like a lot has been refused too.
I used West Houston in 2015 and I renewed, I will be using the same hospital and doctor again in 2020.

The hospital will not even collect from you as long as you have a zero balance receipt.
One more thing did you at any point declare your intention of having a baby then ie at the embassy or at POE also when filling this form request for a medical visa, not a tourist/visitor visa though at the end you would still be given B1/B2.

NezzyWozzy:
Hello

Please I will be going for a visa renewal interview at Abuja in January.

I used Oakbend hospital in 2016 and paid less than 10k total bill. I think hospital was 2300 Dr was 2400. Then baby bill and pead.

Are they still denying renewals based on low bill? Should I call Oakbend to pay more?

I plan on using west Houston hospital this time with more expensive obgyn or should I avoid Houston totally.

Please those that have renewed recently should kindly advise

depends on the city of origin.

cretin:
wow, the mighty atlanta poe., done & dusted
which airline, do you recommend..... nigeria to atlanta?.
did a prelim search, hvnt seen a direct flight to atlanta

HAHA I understand but you can still call to enquire.

earthrealm:
Wan chop yam wey don already done.
Lazy asf..
Itinerary not yet firmed up,

contact your airline of choice to get the most accurate information on this.

earthrealm:
after adding baby ticket to moms ticket, is baby also entitled to 2 x 23kg bag for economy flight?
can 1 mom add 2 or 3 babies to her ticket, in the case of twins/triplets??

By pocket-friendly I suppose you mean like $20,000.00 to $30,000.00 anyway medical cost is state and area dependent.

Chpstcks:
Hi,

Is there a list of pocket friendly hospitals for Child Birth in the US? I am in planning phase and need proper guidance. I need all available options.

Thanks all.

The answer is yes because medical and tourism is in the same B category.
That is how I did mine.

Malevonent:
So need a lil clarification
Previous visa was b1/b2 tourism/vacation given as reason for visit.
Now for childbirth should she answer yes or no the question?.
I think no is the correct answer, as childbirth is medical = b2.
what do u guys think

After you have done the bolded without declaring your intention, maybe the next line of action you will tow is taking government aid.

Then you will come here to tell us how you could not renew your visa out of no fault of yours.

Zarahsyed:
Hi everyone,
I want to travel when I'm 5 months due and not showing any pregnancy.
I want to know if i will automatically get a 6 months stay ? I'm going to mention I'm on vacation.

Regards.

well said

Bcpump:
Hmmm. I don't really know why, but healthcare (not just delivery o) is expensive in US. I have read of how just calling an ambulance or going in for a toothache can cause so much.

That is why the VOs are not accepting low Bill's because they believe if their citizens can pay so much why would we come and think we can get it at ridiculous prices. They also claim that the hospitals that give us low self pay prices somehow claim the discounts from their government. Now that is one battle we cannot win, esp as their guests. So the way we avoid going through that nonsense talk is to look for hospitals that give little or no discount and still have reasonable prices. I know reasonable varies but you can Google different states to know average costs of delivery. That is what should guide you in the term 'reasonable'.

it was not always this strict, but it is what it is now. I had my first baby in the US. Maryland Precisely. And even though I was soooooo mad over the Bill's, I appreciated it during my renewal. the VO that interviewed me even gave me payment tips. And now that I applied to go give birth again, I had no problems being approved by the embassy even without an interview, in this day and time of no dropbox and unsuccessful change of intent.

So do the right thing when you are ready. And pray for God's favour.

Unfortunately, even the doctors can not tell you what it would cost you for drugs, etc during delivery and hospital stay, as it is based on how the case presents
eg if patient A needs 2 doses of paracetamol orally for 2 days and patient B needs 2 doses of the same paracetamol suppository for 2 days you would agree with me it won't be the same price
and if patient A had nurses come into the room to care just twice a day while Patient B had nurses 4 times a day the cost will differ too.

these all what make up your final bill. That is why after you have been discharged you would be told to wait for a few days for your final bill to drop after the hospital has gone through all your records before you are issued an itemized bill and subsequently a zero balance letter.

na so the matter for hospital be everywhere in the world.

Bcpump:
So I just called emory and they told me there are still costs not included in that 13,600k bill, such as paed, drugs dispensed during delivery etc.

please who has like an idea of the total amount it would cost with these things inclusive just so that I am better prepared. Thanks.

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never heard this before.

mommatriplets:
Is it true that the VO's dont like airbnb accomodation, that they prefer hotels. for people coming to give birth?

good, I love this approach.

MamaOO:
Funny enough, Max they can get per kid is about 2K or so. Often times you don’t get anything, it just decreases your tax liabilities. It’s crazy how have the liver to claim other people’s kid on their taxes. The fear of IRS is the beginning of wisdom cos they will drag you and shake you down for all you’re worth if they catch you scamming on taxes.

The IRS is cracking down on them now. If you file taxes with kids they can tell you to fax them a copy of the kids SS card, birth certificate and so on. Especially if the last name of the kids don’t match the filer’s last name. They hold the refund until the documents are submitted.

they share information.

favoredgal:
what's the correlation with canada pls?

all the information you need is on the first page of this thread.
Go there and read up.

Mummy4life1:
Dear All,

Please help your naija sister with ideas.

I am three month pregnant now, I have not traveled before but I would like to give birth in USA and I will prefer going with my husband because I need someone that can assist me over there. How much will it cost and what is the process.

I am first term mom

maybe your answer to the question
how long did you stay would have been
3 months because I went to have a baby, I believe some of them do not take time to go through the DS160 form in front of them.
It is good to chip in some small details when possible.

Peebles23:
Went for interview today, vo asked if I'd travelled before i said yes, she said obviously as she types, then she asked how many months i spent when i travelled i said 3months even tho i was stamped in for 6months, she then say what do i do, i said am a business woman, am in to blah blah blah... was reaching out for my id, statement of act when she said noo she doesnt need it. So she asked if i had kids i said yes (2). She typed and gave me green paper ooo. They won't even ask u questions, and they wont let u talk.

Its well jare, at this junction im done!

I think the preggy thingy with them is real!!!

Call all the hospitals you know in Houston they will give you a list of doctors you can contact any of them. I believe that Dr. F is getting overwhelmed by patients from Nigeria not his fault though since our people are doing copy and paste. There are so many doctors in Houston to contact wit ease.

twinboyandgirl:
Hello house

This is really URGENT!!!

Please can anyone help me with a good doctor's contact in Houston ? I applied for a B2 medical Visa and been trying to get an appointment letter from Dr F but he hasn't replied my email since he sent the first email showing his price and that of the hospitals he is affiliated to.

I need an appointment letter but the man has refused to reply my emails for almost a month now.

I dont have time on my side anymore and I have paid my Visa fees already.

Thankssssss

to add to what TrippleMamaK said remember to give a copy of your recent passport bio page.
Better to be over-prepared.

herrik066:
Good pple. I hail o. Many thanks to those that have been keeping this thread alive. Abeg o, do i need to write a letter of consent with regards to my DW travelling with our lil son of 3 years for her missionary journey?

Typical naijia way, no the person did not give me information
so please thread with caution make you no enter one chance.

I saw you pm and i have replied, too.

imke:
Thank you. I'll give them a call.

I also saw the information on your attached screenshot on the NIS website.

Did the person you spoke with, give you any information as to how to proceed? Please let me know.

Thanks again.

If it's up to 4 days and your sure hospital has sent the information over just go to the office and get it.

inizo:
Hi narialanders how do I track my child's birth certificate.
Child was born in Houston tx

I just got off the phone with Nigerian immigration at 2.37pm
VOA for infants is still in place you can call also to confirm by calling their official line 08119753844

But when I tried to apply on the website I got this see attached screenshot
Dear Valued customer
Non-African applicants
under the age of 18 years
are not allowed for
visa on arrival under the business category.
Are you over 18?

veeveezu:
Hello read here that VOA had been stopped, went ahead to get ETC for my baby. I arrived 3 weeks ago to discover VOA is still being issued at the airport. I was so upset.

Hello All,

Please, could anyone let me know if the Visa on Arrival is still in use for infants travelling to Nigeria from the US.

If it isn't, what is the current process now? Visa or ETC. What is the typical processing time for both?

I would appreciate feedback on this, please.

Thank you.

You are correct

Qei2u:
You people are ceeating unnecessary panic

This is a first step to modyfying the rules but as of this new drama it does not affect birthright citezenship,it affects ur grand kids if they are not born in the us or if your kids never lived in the usa for 5years of which 2 of those 5 years must be after age 14.

Go to their website and read the head of the organization did an interview and said it does not affect birthright citizenship

To abolish birthright citizenship an amendment or wxecutive order is needed

The new rules affect ur grand kids if they are born outside usa,ur kids didnt school in usa and ao dint live up to 5yra here hope this clarifies d tension!

In fact if you ever get a green card or citizenship you can transfer to your grandkids if ur kids dont meet the criteria ,as long as you have lived in the usa for 5 years

That's TWoods always saying it the way it is

TWoods:
Not if you're Nigerian and you've prayed hard apparently.

Abi ooh

Oluwaloseyi66:
Lool brother e no easy nah...When Canada Dey do like say na only dem Dey this world nko ??....I pray you get approved soon bruh

You can look for a teacher online and take classes during break at work and 1 hr when you get and also wake 1 hr early too. That will give minimum of 3hrs study time everyday concentrate on the subject you think you might be rusty in.

Tella26:
Hi, please preparing for GRE and working, Can this in some ways affect someones GRE scores?

Good day house and happy holidays
Please who knows about INTO graduate and undergraduate pathway.
Do you know anyone who went through it and has gotten study visa.

Looking forward to any information you have on this.