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Use the new one to fill the forms
And get appointment

freshdad:
Hello good people, Am trying to renew my passport for my re-application and i was told its a re-issue they do and not renewal and it cant be done earlier than when it hits 6months to expiration. So invariable i would be having a different passport number on my passport and i intending applying soon to appear for the interview early april. As it appears, i can apply with my old passport but by the day am appearing for the interview, it would be 10days shy of the 6 months required on a passport before applying for a visa. Although i would have the new passport by that day so my question is can i take both passports with different numbers and same name for the interview or i wait for the new one to be ready before even filling the form.

thanks

Run run run run.
Pay all your bills by yourself and collect both your account statement and zero balance reciept.
Don't give them the money to pay for you to avoid stories that touch.

sexymj:
Good day everyone,

Please who knows the implication of applying for charity care? My family members are saying its not medicaid and that it wont affect me but i am skeptical.

Kindly advise.

Thanks

My dear arrange yourself well and go ahead.
Don't fear because of the negatives you hear.
Let me tell you what I heard before I left
1) my doctor said they won't fly you at 37 weeks
2) A Pastor in church said his wife was denied when going the second time after having their first baby
Etc etc
I just told them thanks and went on doing my research
I didn't even know of this thread then
What I did was read every part of the US embassy website to arm myself
Also I did my research on airlines to get the one that can take me at 37weeks l even printed the page and took along.
I got to the states POE was
What are you coming to do
I said to put to birth
I was told the normal you are not entitled to any government facilities pay all your bills and bring your receipts next time you come to this country.

It was when I put to birth and from this thread latter I understood why my pastors wife was denied entry. She took Medicaid for the kid and collected food weekly until she returned. No be she find trouble?

All I am saying is your case will always be different if you listen to people outside this thread you will be afraid to go for it.
Good luck.

emerald274:
Hello Nairalanders, I am scheduled to leave for Houston next week so I thought today was a good day to see my doctor before my departure and to request for a 'fit to fly certificate'. The doctor was like 'hope you are fully prepared'. That he had 2 of his patients whom he had given such certificates within the last 2/3 weeks denied entry and returned. He said he didn't ask them for details of why but one of them had already had 2 babies in the US.
Now I'm worried and scared as it appears this Trump motivated rigidity may have made things tougher.

Either your doctor or hospital will usually give a list of Pediatricians registered with the hospital to choose from.
The person or who ever is on call for him will attend to your baby at time of birth.
After both of you are discarded I believe is the time you can go looking for another doctor for your baby.
But if you already have a Pediatrician not affliatted with the hospital then it is wise you asked the hospital if they will let the person be there at baby birth and also attend to baby.
As for prizes what you get in the quotes are base line but if there are other treatments given then expect higher bill more than quoted but they will always tell you why by giving you itemized list of all they did.

idonhear:
@ titileps & Shawbabe.

Does Houston Northwest Medical Center accepts an outside pediatrician? Please help clarify.

Na as I hear am for radio I talk am.
Call the office or stay tuned to your local radio channels in phc if you are there. before the end of the day the jingle will be aired again

ANIT1:
Biko do you mean like walk into their PHC office Asian now or until the 1 to 3 March please clearify me

I heard on radio that Airfrance will be having sales between 1 to 3 March that interested persons should walk into the office in port Harcourt for it.
I don't know if it is applicable to other states too.

cfcchick:
Please if u find any cheap ticket please sir/ma carry me along. Due in August, wanna travel in July! Using Emory/Dr tate

Check the airline website it is always there.

ANIT1:
Please who has flown Turkish airline at 34wks+ what is required of me to present at the airport.

The first place your delta flight touches the ground of USA will be your POE

akmid:
Hi everyone, I intend taking delta airline to Dallas and we would have a stop over in Atlanta before heading to Dallas. Please I would like to know if Atlanta would be the point of entry or Dallas so as to decide how many hours stop over I should select at Atlanta. Thank you.

Answer
1 and 2 . Just get a doctors correspondence and all to use at POE etc then when you get there you do your thing
3. you or your husband as sponsor has more weight if you ask me.
4. revert to answer 3 to avoid this kind of scenario
5. The policy of the airline you intend to use should be your guide here.

olaboss:
Gud afternoon to u all @ dere5 I hail oo am here again person wai the ask questions no the miss road ooo abi na. My dd is June i'll be travelling by may 2017 DH is not going with me as he will be in UK then, a close friend is offering me a helping hand by accommodating me, getting a child birth center for me which she says will be cheaper as she is going to use her account to get more discount for me base on sister level, my issue now is, she said they will accept me to have my baby there fine but they cannot not send me doctor's approval letter until am there
1. If am bn call for f 2 f interview at the embassy what will I say? (I.e after sending letter of intent since my initial visa was based on visitation )
2. What will I tell or present at poe if I v bn asked if I v contacted a doctor (she is the one making every arrangement for me)
3. Can I use her as my sponsor since everything is going to be through her act? Can I also get her account details to show I can afford all my bills? How much cash can I have on me (Tho DH is going to send money tru her account)
4. Will they ask me why my sponsor is not DH? (We both have same visa also my son and now I will be going alone) if they ask me watin I go tok?
5. At 37 weeks will Nigeria immigration allow me to fly

PLEASE OOOOO AM CLUELESS HELP ME!! Thanks.

The document with pending final bill is a red flag.
How ever contact your hospital to email you zero balance receipt and account statements for you and your baby.
It was from a member's experience that I knew the importance of the account statements so I had to keep mine very close.

MsDenise:
No story with K leg here at all.
This would be my 3rd missionary journey having completed 2 successful previous journeys plus other shopping/vacation trips. The first was every first timers nightmare - detained at POE etc. Story for another day.

I used my current visa for holiday last year, wrote to the Consulate (this year) about intention to have baby in the states etc so no wahala there.

All bills paid although I don't have zero balance receipts from hospital (amounts paid by me matches amount quoted by the hospital and doctor etc). Hospital receipts reads "Pending Final Bill". Funny thing is - I didn't know about zero balance receipts till this forum and I've never been asked at POE.

Now I have this information, I'm concerned that this may be a problem.

I opened it with chrome on my mobile right now. Try different browsers.

mimimum:
Dear Justwise, the link doesn't open o. Is there an updated one? Thanks.

if you would use it at anytime for medical of any form then chose business/ medical

Ddoy2003:
good evening family pls am filling ds-160 and am so confused right now pls help a sister I saw an option business and tourism and business and medical which am I to pick for me and my toddler.thank u

In that case go to www.healthpost.com and or www.healthgrades.com put in your host's zip code and look for OBGYN close by and start calling, one of them will most definitely send you e-mail correspondence.

mamababe:
the issue i have is that my host is based in Austin, if i use a doctor from Houston I might need to provide accommodation details

Ok I have replied

mamababe:
Hi chidbertha i sent you a PM, kindly check

Why not try this , get correspondence from a doctor in say Houston use it to pass POE and enter the country and then proceed to Austin.
That is what I would do if I was you.

mamababe:
Thank you for the response, can anyone help with a doctor or hospital in Austin Texas, i have searched the whole nairaland the only doctor i got, the hospital i was referred to said they don't give any correspondence they only gave me the bill on phone.

Also by correspondence do we just need details of all charges.

Thank you

I advice you look for a doctor that will give correspondence and use for the purpose of visa interview and POE.
When you get there you just waka go to the one you really want to use.

mamababe:
Dear ALL

Please i would like to know if i can go for a visa appointment without a hospital correspondence the hospital i intend to use said they dont sent any emails regarding billing information.Has anyone ever encountered this before.

I dont think there is an issue here because even after you change your name all other documents still remain valid.
I still use my maiden name on my passport not thinking of changing it anytime soon.
Go girl.

temmytee31:
Beautiful people of God. Hope we're all good today. Thanks for all the feedbacks. Quite helpful.
My passport is in my maiden name. i plan changing to marital when it expires soon. Any problem with this pls? How do i explain this to the VO why change to marital name hasnt occured Since my husband is my sponsor. I await your responses. Thanks.

Use google maps to check the distance between Richmond to Katy to get a better idea of what to expect.

temmytee31:
Thanks much. Just thinking of how to answer the question where are you going"? Sis is in Katy, Hospital is in Richmond. Texas. Im just a newbie pls.

good am or pm all

For me it is better you use your sister as contact because I suppose that is where you will be staying.
Your can only come in when it is that the doctor's practice openly accepts international patients and the medical case is one that will need that.
But remember to go with a printed copy of your Dr correspondence.

temmytee31:
Good day everyone. Pls. I need clearification/confirmation. In filling my application form should my contact in the US be my Sister whom i'll be staying with or my doctor? I appreciate your responses.

Yes you can
It can be done.

Uchesworld:
Thanks so much for the prompt response, can my passport be renewed before September?

Can that be done?

Congratulations
Answer.
1. Yes you can but also go with the ones from Nigeria because you are domicile here.

2. It is not too early to apply in Feb

3. Yes you can state you will be staying with a relative.
Your husband should also corroborate what every you filed or said. I advice you print your form after filling it and give him to go through before his interview.

These are my take though I believe others will give better ideas.
Good luck

amune1:
Good Evening All, I am new here and have learnt so much already. Kindly assist with answers on the following to help me plan better. i a first time october mum and i have a visa which will expire in april. i had used it on visit in 2015 to the US. I intend to apply through dropbox this february to allow me plan my trip with the cost of ticket. i had already saved part of my money in a US bank and have all the other bulk as an investment.

1. is it okay to have a US bank statement and Investment letter as proof of fund to show at the interview incase am invited?
2. Is it too early applying in February?
3. Can i state i will be staying with a relative in my form? (DH will go for an interview after mine, is it okay for him to put same?)

Thanks alot

Is the dollar card from Nigeria?
If yes that is why it is not going through.
If no use the zip code of the billing address and try again.

zitaspears:
Hello , please I am trying to sign in for PayPal but it's giving me an error message "check your information and try again" when I impute the post code 23401. Pls can anyone assist abeget

Since most nigerian banks credit card does not work on international sites and when u want to make payment some of those sites will ask for credit card number or pay pal.

Me na dollar card I get abeg how will I sort this out

These VOs are crazy they just say what every comes out of their head.
Maybe they will soon be asking what colour of underwear people have on.
Yeye people

drfdee:
Good day everyone.pls my Mum had her interview today in Lagos and she was denied.she was asked for her own medical report of which she did not av.
Pls i will be travellin nxt month and I want her to reapply.
She went wiv my Dr's correspondence,my visa page,my daughter U.S.passport page,budget list,statement of account and oda docs
Pls wat oda docs does she needs to go wiv ?

Yes I have

Enyinne:
Am scared oo .I applied thru dropbox since 10days ago . I wasn't called for interview rather I got a mail that my passport have been delivered to DHL office . I got my visa early 2014 and used it ending of 2015 .I have used it for the Intended purpose before using for birthing . Pls have any one gotten visa without interview after birthing ??

To clear the issue of travel history just send them copies of all your visas and immigration stamped pages

Emchio:
That's all therein. An online application was made months back, and just few days ago, they sent a mail, requesting an explanation for supplying an information they felt was wrong; as regard travel history. Thus my initial question, if they actually give such an opportunity to explain such allegation.

Has anyone encountered such?

Chie it's a pity. Don't worry by God you will have smooth skin soon.

Lajoie33:
Part 5 Already! My people, I have missed you. It hasn't been an easy period for me. But I have missed you all... I promised to give info on my waka but health challenges kept me. I found out that Ben Taub Hospital assigns you a Dr when you register or maybe a midwife if you come late in pregnancy. I didnt see a private maternity ward but the bill they told me was 2k5 and they said it covers all unless something else comes up. unfortunately, I couldnt find out more because they transferred my son to another hospital and after he got discharged, I had my baby at HNWM where I had already paid before learning about Ben Taub. Someone also mentioned LBJ but I didnt get to find out. I got too ill.

the pix attached, Drs in the house please is this in anyway related to childbirth? It started out as a bad rash and before I knew it, I was in bad pain... still recovering...

Most airlines will advice you not to travel with a baby of less than a week.
However baby should be ok before you travel and be sure to check with your airline for the most up to date policy regarding this situation.

olajay5:
Good morning people. I am new on this tread and I have a quick question. Is there any restriction or minimum age for a baby to get on an airline? Can one travel with a baby of less than a month old? Thanks for your anticipated response.