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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 11:29pm On Sep 29, 2017
@exclusive mama, thanks. I also hope your trip is hitch free. @ayotundesh thanks also. Although my final destination was LA not Atlanta it was only my POe. Also wishing you a hitch free entry.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 10:20pm On Sep 28, 2017
Okay so am back. Lol

Long post alert. So my flight was for 10.30 pm and I left Ajah by 4 cos I heard traffic in Lagos was gangster that Wednesday. I spent over 4 hours on 3mb traffic. Apparently a truck had broken down somewhere. By this time I was already frantic that I wouldn't meet my flight. I checked in online and kept praying. 8.30 I just got to the end of 3mb and decided to take oshodi. Luckily for us the road was free. Got to the airport past 9. Check in was about to close. I quickly rushed to the line. There was no queue, my bag wasn't searched . I wasn't asked for fit to fly, neither was I asked to go to quarantine. I checked in and proceeded to board.

Used delta airlines. Flight was long but thankfully I was close to the restroom and had an aisle seat so I could go to the bathroom frequently.

Landed Atlanta and proceeded to customs. It seems ours was the only flight that landed that morning so the queue wasn't long.

It got to my turn and the con asked for my passport. I have it to her and she asked what I was here for. I said childbirth. Asked why us and I explained I had had 2 misccariages and this was my first child so I wanted the best healthcare. Then she said but healthcare is also good in Nigeria and that anything couldalso happen here and I replied yes we do have good healthcare but lack infrastructure in case of any complication and that my child gets to enjoy dual citizenship.

She asked how much I had on me told her 9800. Asked if I had more told her I did in my don acct in Nigeria totalling 14k usd cos at my interview I had stated my budget as 15k usd. Probably she don't hear me well she directed me to secondary inspection and wrote 14k usd on my custom form but stamped my passport.

Got to sec inspection. Waited 10 mins till I was called. Was asked how much I had on me. Told the con 9800 then he asked why the previous lady wrote 14k so I explained it was in my usd aget back home that I only had card. Asked the name of my doc who I'll be staying with if I had an appointment and when. I answered all questions.

No documents was asked for. My money wasn't even counted. Asked if I had food stuff. I said yes I had declared them on my custom form.

He told me to wheel my luggage to the scanner. I opened my box. I carried garri ,iru, dry fish pepersoup spice pepper crayfish and indomie chicken. Only my indomie was seized. I proceeded to join my connecting flight.

On getting to my destination I saw that my other box was broken open by tsa and I saw the card saying my luggage had been searched. Nothing was missing though.

So thankful for this forum.

I wasn't even asked why I changed destination from El Paso to Los Angeles. Wasn't asked for any documents also. So all in all I'll say it was smooth.

Wanted to specially thank @fygorgyn for assistance in getting docs and hospital details and everyone who has been helpful so far

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 1:08pm On Sep 28, 2017
Good morning all

So I finally landed in the US and POE was Atlanta and almost smooth. Lol, will be back to share my experience.

Need to rest now.

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 6:56pm On Sep 18, 2017
@olathunde

I know delta has just 2 stops for Elpaso and the layover is shorter but the tickets are a bit pricey almost same as quote you got for Emirates.

You could call the airline directly to book.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 4:32pm On Sep 09, 2017
Hello all,

I wanted to share feedback from my moms visa interview as part of efforts to keep this thread alive.

So she had her interview on Thursday September 7 2017.

Went with the following docs

My data page of my passport

Passport showing my visa page

Statement of account

My hospital correspondence

Payslip, passport, appointment confirmation and all the other usual docs

Here's her transcript

Vo: what do you do?

Reply: I work for Lagos state civil service

Vo: in your application it says you work as a teacher

Reply: yes I am a teacher under the employ of Lagos state civil service

Vo: okay

Vo:what's your reason for going to the US

Reply: to assist my daughter take care of my grandchild when she puts to bed.

Vo: how many kids do you have

Reply: bleep

Vo: where in US are will you be going to

Reply: El Paso Texas (I had already changed my mind as regards destination and have correspondence to that effect. However, in order to be consistent with what was filled on the form I asked her to state Texas.

Vo:does your daughter have a valid US visa

Reply:yes she does

VO: can I have a copy

Reply: hands over a copy

Vo: congrats ma your visa has been approved. You will get a mail stating when to pick up your passport bla bla Val

So now getting ready for my trip.

Any LA September or October mom in the house. Please villa let's book up. Am travelling by end of September.

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 1:06pm On Sep 04, 2017
veegurl:

Yes i have sorted out doctor and hospital. R u also using st. Francis?

Hello veegurl am also la bound last week in September. Also using st francis . Maybe we can hook up. Sent you a pm.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 1:20pm On Aug 22, 2017
cutelass:


Shouldn't be an issue as long as you can convince cbp officer (if asked) that there was no prior intent to withhold info.

Yea thanks.

Now my issue is getting doctors correspondence and hospital quote. Please can you assist with doctors contact. Seeing so many conflicting contacts on Google.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 10:56am On Aug 22, 2017
Fyorgyn:


Nah... it wasn't that cold. Some days were cold (not "winter" cold- a warm sweater should suffice), and some days were quite sunny.





Hello Fyorgn.


Please did you get my email?

I have gone through your posts. You mentioned something about increase in price. Please I will like to find out if the price you paid is still valid. Also price for CS as I might be going with that

Kindly assist with email contact for doc M. I saw different numbers when I tried searching for his contact. Please can you give me the one that works?

Thanks in advance .

Yes, I got a free stroller.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 9:23am On Aug 22, 2017
Hello Chijuiche,

My issue may not be similar but I also had issues scheduling my mom's appointment because my husband used a wrong email and couldn't remember the password he used. I opened a ticket but nothing was done. I got their number online and kept calling till they resolved my issue. By them the closest date I could get was September. I think you should keep calling.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 8:58am On Aug 22, 2017
Hello @Cutelass and Forgyn.

Please I sent you pms for more details.

@cutelass yes I was Elpaso bound initially as that seemed the easiest and less stressful option. In fact I have even booked my flight. However my mom won't be coming with me as planned. She was unable to get more than 2 weeks leave so am thinking of changing location to where I have friends that can take care of me and assist when I need help so my mom can come when i put to bed.This is because recent development with my pregnancy warrants me to have people around.

So am thinking of la but I need docs correspondence and all for my poe.

Hoping the change of location won't be an issue at poe.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 7:51pm On Aug 21, 2017
Hello @Bisoye82 please I PMed you. I need some info on At Francis medical centerLynwood CA.

Dear house

Please has anyone used the above hospital lately? What was the bill like and how did you contact them?

Thanks in advance.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 12:00pm On Jul 17, 2017
Hello house,

Please I need help. I was in the process of applying for a visa for my mom. Unfortunately I fell ill asked dh to assist as i wanted everything sorted before my travel. While filling the form, I think Dh used a wrong email address I.e he omitted some letters and now he can't remember the password. We tried doing a password reset but I wasn't getting the link for the reset. So I tried scheduling her interview using the correct email only to get a notification that user personal details match that on another user email. It was only then I realised that dh had filled the wrong email. I have sent series of mails to the email on the feedback column but no response.

Please @justwise @nerf @Babatwi and other veterans please I urgently need advise on how to proceed as the earliest interview dates am seeing is Aug 29 and this is really close to my travel date.

Thanks in advance
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 7:50pm On Jun 27, 2017
@petruchi

I think getting a medical visa is advisable that's if you haven't already applied. It saves you a lot of stress at pie. And if you already have applied, you can state it at your interview that you'll be giving birth later.

Cos if by what you say you are 2 months gone, it means ull be spending roughly 5 months in the US and this will raise a flag at your visa renewal.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 3:07pm On Jun 27, 2017
@Kennei

In my opinion. Use the doctor as contact person that's if you have an appointment letter from the doctor. Then as per address you can use your uncle's place as long as hes a legal resident and you have a letter of invitation.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 10:46am On Jun 27, 2017
Hello all, really appreciate the feedback. @mamacajah thanks a whole lot. Maybe I'll just stick to El Paso cos am not comfortable with that Tarrant ID stuff.

@Elfmann I really don't think your comment was necessary. It's human nature to seek good value for money as long as corners are not being cut. Even if I can afford it does not mean I should waste hard earned money after finding a convenient and cheaper option. I simply asked for assistance and if you can't offer it I think you should have simply ignored my post.

As regards the tickets. I can only find flights to Elpaso on travelstart or wakanow I.e LOS- LHR or Doha -dfw and then Elpaso. However when I check the airlines website I don't see El Paso as destination .Please mom's that went with Elpaso how did you connect your flights? Kindly assist

Am an early Nov elpaso mom anyone with similar dates kindly holla

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 8:15pm On Jun 26, 2017
Oh thanks @Mamacajah. Am new to Nairaland so am not sure how to contact you. You are right about some dallas hospitals cos a colleague just confirmed that she kept getting more bills even after paying the bills stated. I have factored in baby's ticket. If I add mom's own it may be up to $2,800 dollars I'll be saving if I opt for dallas. I can actually afford El Paso but I was rethinking based on the following

1. No direct flight: not sure of the policy of connecting airlines

2. If I have to book a local flight i gather I might av to pay for extra luggage

3. May find it difficult adding baby's ticket

4. The flight hours and the stops will be too much for my mom as she will be travelling alone considering she will be coming much later

To the house please has anyone used jps in Dallas? Was the bill as stated? Or did you get funny bills after.

Thanks in anticipation.
mamacajah:
@dorese, to add to what babatwi said, from most feedbacks here on Dallas, it is that the bills are never straight forward. In my opinion, I would stick to my original plan. Because if the diference in cost for hospital and flight is just $2,000 (i hope you have factored in your mum and baby's ticket in this cost- that might determine a need for achange), Elpaso will still be better off. Otherwise, if you still have time, check houston or Atlanta. I don't know what your budget is like, maybe we can talk off line. PM me.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 7:12pm On Jun 26, 2017
Thanks @Babtwi and @Nerf.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 12:21pm On Jun 26, 2017
Now to my question.

For someone without family in the US Elpaso seemed my safest bet using dotoresparati cos of accommodation and proximity. However the current prices of tickets to Elpaso is almost 1m. A friends wife just recommended a hospital in Dallas to me and the fee is about $1,000 cheaper than what I'll be paying in El Paso. Also flight ticket is about 300k cheaper if am going to Dallas. So my question is will this pose a problem for me seeing as I stated Elpaso as final destination during my interview.

Please veterans in the house kindly assist
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by doreese: 12:16pm On Jun 26, 2017
Hello all,

I have been a silent reader of this forum. Read from part 1 to 5 since I learnt about my pregnancy. So in the spirit of giving back. Please see below my visa transcript. My interview was on June 21 at the Lagos consulate. Thanks to the information gained on this thread I applied for medical B2.

Vo:good morning ma' m what's your reason for going to the US?

Me: childbirth

VO: where will you be going to in the US

Me: Elpaso Texas

VO: what's ur budget

Me: about $16,000 dollars

VO: do you have funding for that? What's ur monthly salary?

Me: told him

Vo: who will be sponsoring your trip

Me: my husband and I

Vo: where do you work and what do U do asked same for DH

Me: told him

Vo: what's ur official email address

Me: ******

Vo: do I have proof of being able to afford it

Me: hands over statement with cumulative balance of N3m

VO: madam judging by your available balance it's obvious this trip will bankrupt you

Me: this statement only shows available balance as at now. As someone in the financial sector, I do not leave funds idle in account. I have investments in treasury bills stocks and bonds over n5m so does hubby besides my company will keep paying me while on maternity. I have done my research and can very well afford it

VO; types types

VO: will your husband be going with you

Me: no he's scheduled to go offshore around my due date. Will be going with my mom

VO: does she have a visa

Me: no she will apply after I get mine

VO: smiles and hands me a white paper. Have a safe childbirth ma.

Me: thank you

I wasn't asked for doctors correspondence and all other documents I carried.

I guess it's all about confidence cos a lot of people were denied right in front of me.

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