Chynwem:
Visa Approved
First attempt
9:15am
Abuja
COA: $25,162
GA: $16,550
Deficit: &8,313
VO: Can I have your i20 and Passport
ME: (I gave him)
VO: Have you travelled outside the country before?
ME: No, this will be my first time.
VO: what is your highest qualification?
ME: I have Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry from XYZ University,  I finished with a CGP of 4.15 and was among the top 5 students.
VO: what do you plan to do after this degree?
ME: Having gained the necessary skills, knowledge, experience and exposure in the course of this study, I will return back  to my country to attain a higher position in my organisation. I also have the plan of owing a research laboratory in the south western Nigeria.
VO: where do you work?
ME: xyz company
VO: Are you married?
ME: Yes, I am.
VO: Why is your husband not going with you?
ME: we currently started a building project at the south eastern region which he is fully incharge of, I would be coming home to visit during the holidays and he will most likely be visiting too.
VO: (Nods) Congratulations, take this white paper and so on so on so on so on so on (which I didn't listen again because I was shaking and in tears already).

I cried to God and our Lady of perpetual help (I'm a Catholic) and they answered me.

Congratulations! I tap into this interview testimony in Jesus name! Amen!

Godheard:

Thanks for the response.

I have gotten rates for Maryland. They are so high. I’m running back to Houston. Lol.

Did you arrive at Atlanta airport as your first POE? How was the experience?

No I used JFK with two toddlers who are both citizens. The only question asked was how long are we staying for and I said 3 months. Nothing else.

Godheard:

Hello Everyone,

I’m considering switching from Houston to Maryland.

I had booked an appointment with a Dr at Center for Women’s health and planned to use Oakbend, but after reading through and speaking with people, I’m making a switch. I’m still considering other options in Houston- Methodist sugarland etc.

But I’m also open to Maryland especially because I have family there.

Does anyone have details on:

UM Baltimore Washington Medical Centre
Anne Arundel Medical Centre

Does anyone also have details on Doctor’s that are affiliated with either of the above hospitals?

Also regarding flights, for those arriving at JFK which airlines are you using? Delta is mostly passing through Atlanta. The one i saw for JFK, has a layover stop at London and I would require a transit visa to pass through London.

Please share options.

Thanks!

Hi,

I used Holy Cross Silverspring and Dr Moore in 2019 because it was 5mins away from home. It turned out to be the best decision because I was 9cm dilated when we got to the hospital. Anne Arundel is very far from Silverspring unless you are open to it. I’d suggest you get there and go and inquire from the hospitals. Someone posted the hospital costs for Maryland some years ago. You can use the search button to find it but I quite remember it wasn’t cheap! Most hospitals in Maryland aren't cheap.

Currently, I’m in Atlanta using Northside and North Atlanta Obgyn. I didn’t use Holy Cross again because of accommodation but I really liked my experience with them and Dr Moore if that helps.

Rukydiva:
Hello Awesome people.

Just discovered this great thread and it has been most informative.
I was locked down in US last yr. Spent 5 months and returned via evacuation flight only because I didn't want to apply for an extension. This visa renewal pple get skoin sometimes

Anyways I also just got a B1/B2 this month. Went for interview end of Feb and I will just say a lot of things happen behind the scenes ( terms of getting interview dates).

Available dates last I checked was like October and thats so far away.

Neways any June/ July birth mamas Considering Maryland

I’m not considering Maryland but I had my baby there in 2019 if you are interested. This time around I’m going to Atlanta and i have the same due date period as you. Happy to connect!

judithidoghogm:

Where you given funding? (GA/TA)

I submitted in August and no, I wasn’t given any funding even though the director told me I had excellent credentials. Their reason being they have budgetary constraints. Don’t set your hopes too high lest it will be dampened. I read somewhere on gradcace that they have very limited GA offers to give out. I hope you applied elsewhere? I was not too bothered anyway because I received a GA offer including health insurance from a more prestigious university.

judithidoghogm:


When did you receive the admission mail?I applied to Georgia State university (MSc Public Policy) but have not heard anything from them.

I was accepted into the MPP program early March. When did you apply?

geofortress:
Please guys.. Any Georgia State applicant here?... Did anyone get offer yet?

I applied to GSU and got into 2 different programs (both admissions came in March) but I rejected both for a better offer elsewhere

ifeanyimoses:



....I am interested in Financial mathematics or Actuarial science. Thanks a lot for your concern.

Okay so most schools will focus more on your Quant score than the verbal. Your combined aggregate is not bad either. Here are some schools that comes to mind. You’ll have to check if they offer your course though and email the grad coordinator with your profile and ask if the dept has funding (grad assistantships) for incoming students:

University of Toledo
Cleveland State
University of Akron
Youngstown state ( I know someone who did actuarial science there)
Bowling Green state
Middle Tennessee state
East Tennessee state
Mississippi state
Georgia state
Austin Peay

My list is not exhaustive though. You can google the program name for list of universities that offer it. Trust me, it is a tedious but rewarding experience ; and the hardwork does pay off! All the best!

ifeanyimoses:
Good day my beloved, I wrote the Gre today for the first time,
verbal- 149, Quant - 155, total - 304, Cgpa wes - 3.4/4.0, please I want to make maximum use of the average score to get funding, do I apply to schools below 100 in ranking in USA, or should I apply to schools who do not need GRE for funding and submit my GRE scores or do I apply to German, Canadian, and Australian schools who do not require GRE, what approach do I apply Asap so as not to escape funding this year all things being equal?

What program do you want to offer? That’s the starting point.

ridsan4real:
Hello everyone,
I got an admission (fall 2020) Msc Agricultural and Environmental Systems at North Carolina A&T University with NO Funding.
I wrote mails to faculty and grad co-ord, and I got this reply from one of the faculty:

Hello Bleep,


First, congrats on your admission. If you are able to secure a visa, I can offer you a Teaching Assistantship in one of my classes. As a TA, you will be paid $8,000/semester but it will be contingent on you getting a visa. I hope this helps.

All the best!

Please, what should I do?

Hi,

I’ve also been accepted into NC State for Masters (Fall 2020) but no funding yet. How did you craft your email request to the professors? I have sent you a pm.

drafrican:
What quotes did you get

Please let me pm you

drafrican:


There is amn all inclusive package vginal 10k
Cs 15k
So far as complications dont set in ie jaundice

Please with which hospital? I only have quotes for VHC and Holy Cross

ozycy:
try airbnb. Most of these people offering accommodation ain't really in Atlanta

Okay thanks dear

Hello house, I need a good accommodation recommendation in Atlanta area. I’ll be using either Emory/Northside hospital

lilyemmy:


Alright

The pm isn’t working. Please can you send me a message

lilyemmy:


Also I want to give NJ mums a quick review of St May's Hospital... Very nice, it was not so busy at their L and D last week when I had baby! Good luck to all mums to be!

Hi, I want to use St Marys for my next delivery next year. I already have the packages but I’m looking for accommodation in the area. I’m sending you a pm.

yinkee11:

Hello @ mamsiey please lets connect I'm a june mum coming to chicago this April by His grace

I have responded to your email

AdomMum:

Congratulations Mama!! Thanks a lot for sharing! Wish you safe delivery!

Thank you so much dear

ozycy:
Welcome to Chicago @mamsiey. Thanks for sharing and I wish you a successful delivery.

Thank you dear

*Long post alert*
I have been a silent reader for the past year and I would like to share my POE experience:

Arrived at Dulles POE

We were the first flight to land in the morning so they had time on their hands for us. I was the second in line to see the CBP officer.
Officer: Good morning
Me:Good morning with a smile then presented my passport.
Officerwithout opening it) questions started flying in my face, is this your first time in the US, what are you here for. (Mind you I'm a frequent flyer to the US).
Me: Calmly answers all the questions
Officer: (finally opens passport) oh i see you have been here a couple of times, what will you be doing here for 11weeks.
Me: I'm having my baby
Officer: (surprised) you are having a baby, how much will it cost you and how much do you have?
Me: it will cost $XXXX and I have $XXXX in cash and on my card.
Officer: okay, puts my passport in a case and sends me to secondary inspection.
* At this point I start praying for favor*
I sat waiting for 15 minutes before my name was called.
2nd Officer: repeat same questions and asks to see cash so I removed cash and counted it before him. Then he took my pasport to the inner room and comes out asking one officer how much it cost to have a baby and he said "oh my wife delivered last month and I paid $40,000. I said in my mind fire burn you na God pass you. I sat there for close to 45 minutes before he called me again and he said it is not a crime or illegal for me to have my baby in the US but I should make sure not to use gov't funds and present my receipts the next time I arrive at any point of entry in the us and finally stamped me in. No documents checked even though I had doctors correspondence and I'm glad I declared my intents without being asked because my belly wasn't showing too. I didn't send the change of intent letter and wasnt asked why I didn't inform the embassy. Mind you I had used the visa last year for visiting.
Don't be scared of immigration if you have nothing to hide. During my wait in secondary inspection, I didn't touch my phone, I just relaxed in the chair outside and they watch everything to see if you will panic. I thank God it ended in praise because the righteous is delivered by the innocence of his hands.
I almost missed my connecting flight to Chicago and i was the last person to board. Chicago is very cold, had my first appointment and prepaid my bills and waiting for the baby to arrive.
Thank you for this forum and all those who stretched out to help me with my questions. We are all not agents and some people genuinely need help so let's continue to offer it when we can.
I'll be bavk to share hospital details and documents when I'm done!

Royalslimness01:
Please help me out

Send me a pm. I'm currently in Chicago

cindermum:


Send me a pm. Will give u her email address.
VD is 5900 and Cs is 7900 for the package but this was in February I do not know if the cost has been reviewed upward.

I have sent the pm. God bless you

@Nerf, Modath and all the Chicago guru mamas, I dey hail oooo!
Abeg help a sister out.
I intend to use Mount Sinai hospital Chicago, I have been calling the hospital severally but nobody seems to know the price of self pay delivery.
I called Access too, they said each doctors appointment is $150 but they don't know how much the doctor will charge for vag delivery or c-section or the hospital charges.
I need a reliable contact who can give me the accurate price quotes.
God bless you all!

heniola:


Please I don’t want to sound like a burden. Can you please give me your doc contact in chicago? Ive been searching without luck. Thank you

Send me a pm and let's talk

Any June mums in Chicago? I'll be leaving in April. Let's connect so boredom does not kill