So in the spirit of giving back to this wonderful forum, I arrived Phx last week to the glory of God. I flew Emirates with my mom and baby. About six days before the trip, I went to the spa so as to help me relax well in preparation for the long journey. I chose a bassinet seat about 2 weeks before d trip and requested for a wheelchair as ws advised by Phema of life , though it wasnt given in my name. They said my kid was too big to be on a wheelchair with me . Got to the airport, cleared with customs and at the check in counter, the emirates staff I met made a fuss about my travel letter. She insisted it should have read ' she is fit to travel BY AIR'. Was delayed for sometime but was later permitted to go board. Smooth flight, got to Dubai and rested in Snoozecube for 5hrs as I had a 7 hr layover. Bed was ok but no bathroom ensuite like UK's version (yotel). Fast forward, landed New York and below was the experience.
Officer: hello
Me : hello
Officer: what brings u to the states today?
Me: vacation and to have my baby.
Officer: Any documentation?
Me: Yes. ( was a bit confused as to which document to present. Eventually presented my notification of travel plans letter to the embassy and my appointment confirmation with Mihs).
Officer: have u paid yet?
Me: No. They don't receive payment upfront.
Officer: How much do you have?
Me: 10k
Officer: how long does the family intend staying?
Me : about 3 months.
Officer: ok . Stamps us in for 6 months. All this lasted 2mins or less.
We go pick our luggage and the guy that was supposed to check our stuff just looked at me for some seconds ( more like a psychologist) and said 'you can go' .No secondary inspection or counting of cash whatsoever.
The flight to phx was just on time. Thanks to everyone here for all info and opinion shared.
My 2 kobo Cheers!

Larondoo22:
well that's good where will you be going?thinking of traveling in February too because of this there election

I finally just made up my mind this evening. I would be going to St. Louis in Missouri. ( many thanks to @Adiahabasi for helping me find the page with this hospital's details again.
My sister in law confirmed the prices for me today:
Mobap ( Missouri baptist) Hospital fee alone.
Womanly delivery - 48hrs -$2600
each extra day 772 for mum, 328 for baby.
Epidural $800
CS - 96hrs - $3600.
I still trying to find out if the fee covers test and scans and I am still looking for a doctor and a pediatrician

exxy:
a friend just gave birth in new york, she entered the states with a visit visa and her visa expired some months back, pls house will her child get citenzenship? if there is a procedure for that, how will she go about it.
zeezahbee and others pls help out.

you find me come here, na only student visa i sabi well. i will answer your question . your friend is 100% illegal immigrant, a real one at that. the new obama immigration reform is not applicable to her, it is only for people that have been in USA 5years or more and did leave the USA. as for the child, he/she is a confirm citizen even though his motheris not. as long as you give birth in USA either you are illegal or not, your child automatically becomes a cittizen.

zeezahbee:
you find me come here, na only student visa i sabi well. i will answer your question . your friend is 100% illegal immigrant, a real one at that. the new obama immigration reform is not applicable to her, it is only for people that have been in USA 5years or more and did leave the USA. as for the child, he/she is a confirm citizen even though his motheris not. as long as you give birth in USA either you are illegal or not, your child automatically becomes a cittizen.

Her friend would be illegal if she overstays the period stamped by the CBP officers upon entry,her child would get citizenship.I know of a similar case and they were able to renew their visas especially as they paid all their bills and got a zero balance statement (they were called in for another interview though). However situations like this should be discouraged, if you must travel and your visa would expire, a mail to the embassy for clarification wouldn't hurt.

@exxy please tell ur friend not to exceed her stamped in period and pay all her bills (no medic aid) especially as she is in new York which is a relatively expensive state to give birth.

@tvegas the Guru

Thanks for replying. I think. Didn't see any comment though. But if u say I'm on the right path then I most probably am

@yefa

Thanks a lot...have to admit I'm still trying to figure out how the thread works with replies and such.

@ Larondoo22 and @fruitfull1

It's nice to meet you both... i feel a lot better knowing I am not the only April mum here. Pls have you both gotten your appointment letters? Since you are going to elpaso, I assume you using doctores parati right? Do you plan to stay @ intown suites? I've been thinking washington DC as my POE as I have been there twice and barely had any problems. I need all the advise I can get especially as I have just now started the process and I'm overwhelmed. glad I won't be alone while in elpaso...I thank God for that.

Tots? Thanks a bunch.

Santa2:


Her friend would be illegal if she overstays the period stamped by the CBP officers upon entry,her child would get citizenship.I know of a similar case and they were able to renew their visas especially as they paid all their bills and got a zero balance statement (they were called in for another interview though). However situations like this should be discouraged, if you must travel and your visa would expire, a mail to the embassy for clarification wouldn't hurt.

@exxy please tell ur friend not to exceed her stamped in period and pay all her bills (no medic aid) especially as she is in new York which is a relatively expensive state to give birth.

why jump to conclusion, why not ask exxy whether both the visa and the stamp has expire, from his message, the lady gave birth even after her visiting visa has expired

Babatwi:

Hi, immediatly your friends visa expired,i dont think she had any legal right to still be in the us,she was ill adviced,what she should have done was renew her visa b4 travelling. As it is now,it will be almost imposible for her to be able to get any further us visa. Something similar happened to a friend that travelled to the uk and took ill while she was there and was hospitalised and during all this wahala her visa expired,after returning to nigeria it was impossible for her to re-enter the uk agan,all her visa applications were rejected,this went on for about 7yrs and not untill she got a lawyer in the uk that took up her case b4 they eventualy gave her a visa,all these was after 7yrs and plenty money spent.
As for her baby,i dont think she would have any problem getting his american passport. The issue is her being able to re-visit the us

The UK is different, if you are given 6 months UK visa it means 6 months but for US the stamp at POE will tell you how long to stay.

zayt:
Hello guys!

Jst a quick question pls. Can I expedite the u.s passport at the post office or it has to be at a regional passport office?

@ Zayt, yes you can, but its it will be 2 -3 weeks but if you want the 5 business days one then it has to be at the regional passport office…..will be doing mine at the post office anyway…..how is your LO doing, and have you gotten your bills yet from gwinnett, am eager to get mine and they keep telling me it takes 10-15 days

Olhar:



@ you gotten your bills yet from gwinnett, am eager to get mine and they keep telling me it takes 10-15 days

Hi concerning gwinnett bills. It does usually take that long except you keep calling the customer care line everyday to ask for your bill. Had my baby at Gwinnett in November. I must say I was impressed with my OBGYN's level of care, however I was a little disappointed with the nurses: this is because of their attitude towards epidural in labour. They were not supportive of it despite the doctor's orders and they turned me to a Hebrew woman by force!lol. All in all it was a great experience (this is my 3rd delivery and I had epidural in labour for the other 2). My bills eventually turned out to be 2535usd for mum and 513usd for my baby after the 40% discount. Paediatrician/neonatologist fee was 150usd and obgyn(Dr oduro) was 2150. I had 3drips (2ringer's lactate and 1oxytocin drip) during labour and we were discharged after a 24hour stay at the hospital. I hope this helps someone.

zeezahbee:
why jump to conclusion, why not ask exxy whether both the visa and the stamp has expire, from his message, the lady gave birth even after her visiting visa has expired

I don't see anywhere this poster jumped into any conclusion

Mestar:
So in the spirit of giving back to this wonderful forum, I arrived Phx last week to the glory of God. I flew Emirates with my mom and baby. About six days before the trip, I went to the spa so as to help me relax well in preparation for the long journey.
We go pick our luggage and the guy that was supposed to check our
The flight to phx was just on time. Thanks to everyone here for all info and opinion shared.
My 2 kobo Cheers!

. Hello. Thank God for your smooth Poe and flight. I want to fly emirates too and I think the 7 hr layover is a usual. Biko what is snooze cube.? Howz the leg room for the regular seats

dakotchic:

Hi concerning gwinnett bills. It does usually take that long except you keep calling the customer care line everyday to ask for your bill. Had my baby at Gwinnett in November. I must say I was impressed with my OBGYN's level of care, however I was a little disappointed with the nurses: this is because of their attitude towards epidural in labour. They were not supportive of it despite the doctor's orders and they turned me to a Hebrew woman by force!lol. All in all it was a great experience (this is my 3rd delivery and I had epidural in labour for the other 2). My bills eventually turned out to be 2535usd for mum and 513usd for my baby after the 40% discount. Paediatrician/neonatologist fee was 150usd and obgyn(Dr oduro) was 2150. I had 3drips (2ringer's lactate and 1oxytocin drip) during labour and we were discharged after a 24hour stay at the hospital. I hope this helps someone.

Thanks so much for writing this. Been wondering what their bill is like. 2535 is reasonable. Where did u stay and how long did It take for u to process the baby's documents?

Cecebee:
@tvegas the Guru

Thanks for replying. I think. Didn't see any comment though. But if u say I'm on the right path then I most probably am

@yefa

Thanks a lot...have to admit I'm still trying to figure out how the thread works with replies and such.

@ Larondoo22 and @fruitfull1

It's nice to meet you both... i feel a lot better knowing I am not the only April mum here. Pls have you both gotten your appointment letters? Since you are going to elpaso, I assume you using doctores parati right? Do you plan to stay @ intown suites? I've been thinking washington DC as my POE as I have been there twice and barely had any problems. I need all the advise I can get especially as I have just now started the process and I'm overwhelmed. glad I won't be alone while in elpaso...I thank God for that.

Tots? Thanks a bunch.

@cecebee,
just be following the forum and i assure you, almost all infor you need you will get.
The is no need to worry much about POE. Just ensure you have all you documentation right and cash at hand.
wishing you the best

aye88:


I don't see anywhere this poster jumped into any conclusion

well I think this question is a confusing one and it should be directed to the VisaOfficer because nobody can say for sure what will happen when she gets back and wants to renew

zeezahbee:
you find me come here, na only student visa i sabi well. i will answer your question . your friend is 100% illegal immigrant, a real one at that. the new obama immigration reform is not applicable to her, it is only for people that have been in USA 5years or more and did leave the USA. as for the child, he/she is a confirm citizen even though his motheris not. as long as you give birth in USA either you are illegal or not, your child automatically becomes a cittizen.

HAAA!!!!!, she is not a 100% illegal Immigrant, she got in with a valid visa and the visa expired while in the US. If she was stamped in for six months at the POE by the CBP officer and hasn't stayed more than that time, she is still not illegal. I don't think the said friend intends to benefit from the Obama immigration reforms o.

kizluv:


HAAA!!!!!, she is not a 100% illegal Immigrant, she got in with a valid visa and the visa expired while in the US. If she was stamped in for six months at the POE by the CBP officer and hasn't stayed more than that time, she is still not illegal. I don't think the said friend intends to benefit from the Obama immigration reforms o.

I was one of those that initially wrote that since her visa had expired,she was illegaly in the us. But due to the diverse opinion on this, i took time out to research this,from what i found out,she is still within her rights,since she has not over stayed the date stamped at poe.
For furthe clearificationyou can check out this site: http://www.immihelp.com/visas/visa-stamp-arrival-departure-record.html. I hope this sheds more light on the issue

Mestar:
So in the spirit of giving back to this wonderful forum, I arrived Phx last week to the glory of God. I flew Emirates with my mom and baby. About six days before the trip, I went to the spa so as to help me relax well in preparation for the long journey. I chose a bassinet seat about 2 weeks before d trip and requested for a wheelchair as ws advised by Phema of life , though it wasnt given in my name. They said my kid was too big to be on a wheelchair with me . Got to the airport, cleared with customs and at the check in counter, the emirates staff I met made a fuss about my travel letter. She insisted it should have read ' she is fit to travel BY AIR'. Was delayed for sometime but was later permitted to go board. Smooth flight, got to Dubai and rested in Snoozecube for 5hrs as I had a 7 hr layover. Bed was ok but no bathroom ensuite like UK's version (yotel). Fast forward, landed New York and below was the experience.
Officer: hello
Me : hello
Officer: what brings u to the states today?
Me: vacation and to have my baby.
Officer: Any documentation?
Me: Yes. ( was a bit confused as to which document to present. Eventually presented my notification of travel plans letter to the embassy and my appointment confirmation with Mihs).
Officer: have u paid yet?
Me: No. They don't receive payment upfront.
Officer: How much do you have?
Me: 10k
Officer: how long does the family intend staying?
Me : about 3 months.
Officer: ok . Stamps us in for 6 months. All this lasted 2mins or less.
We go pick our luggage and the guy that was supposed to check our stuff just looked at me for some seconds ( more like a psychologist) and said 'you can go' .No secondary inspection or counting of cash whatsoever.
The flight to phx was just on time. Thanks to everyone here for all info and opinion shared.
My 2 kobo Cheers!

Thank God for a safe trip and great experience at POE. Pls am interested in how comfortable the flight was. U choose a bassinet seat for going cos u had a baby? And who finally used the wheelchair?
I intend using emirates too and will be travelling with my toddler so all info u can give will be very helpful. Thanks

Anyone planning to travel first week in February with emirates even if we are not going to the same Poe, we can travel to dubai together. I Neva buy ticket

MamaTobenna:
. Hello. Thank God for your smooth Poe and flight. I want to fly emirates too and I think the 7 hr layover is a usual. Biko what is snooze cube.? Howz the leg room for the regular seats

Snoozecube is just a room with a bed ( would not want to call it a hotel ). U are charged by the hour for staying while waiting for your connecting flight. It's right inside the airport and u do not need to go through security or immigration before getting there. It's some walk though, so a wheelchair is advisable. If you are given one, the wheelchair person ( dunno what they are called pls) will come pick you close to your boarding time to the gate for boarding.
The leg room for the regular seats is okay. Was unable to get a bassinet seat on the Dubai newyork leg and the regular seat was just fine. Remember to choose an isle seat oooo!
Cheers !

supamom:


Thank God for a safe trip and great experience at POE. Pls am interested in how comfortable the flight was. U choose a bassinet seat for going cos u had a baby? And who finally used the wheelchair?
I intend using emirates too and will be travelling with my toddler so all info u can give will be very helpful. Thanks

Yes I chose a bassinet seat cos I had a baby even though the bassinet wasn't used because it was too tiny for my baby. The flight was very comfortable, its Emirates you know.... At some point my bsby was so cranky! one of the attendants came and took him for a walk (thats hiw nice they can be apsrt from the wonderful flight experience). I used the wheelchair o while my mom pushed my baby in the stroller, was too weak to walk. But when we got to Poe, my sister, strength came from nowhere and I walked while she sat on it. I did not want the cbp officer to see me and think I will be popping next minute .

Mestar:


Snoozecube is just a room with a bed ( would not want to call it a hotel ). U are charged by the hour for staying while waiting for your connecting flight. It's right inside the airport and u do not need to go through security or immigration before getting there. It's some walk though, so a wheelchair is advisable. If you are given one, the wheelchair person ( dunno what they are called pls) will come pick you close to your boarding time to the gate for boarding.
The leg room for the regular seats is okay. Was unable to get a bassinet seat on the Dubai newyork leg and the regular seat was just fine. Remember to choose an isle seat oooo!
Cheers !

. Thanks. Like how much per hour pls so I can plan towards it

Babatwi:


I was one of those that initially wrote that since her visa had expired,she was illegaly in the us. But due to the diverse opinion on this, i took time out to research this,from what i found out,she is still within her rights,since she has not over stayed the date stamped at poe.
For furthe clearificationyou can check out this site: http://www.immihelp.com/visas/visa-stamp-arrival-departure-record.html. I hope this sheds more light on the issue

Yes, Exactly what i said too, so we are on the same page...

@mamatobenna, am still travelling 1st week feb but dunno which airline I would use as am yet to buy my ticket.

@tenic09 and seemorejoy, any update on ur visas?

God will grant you both favour.

seemorejoy:
@isysleek my wife is also due in May and will be going April that's if she is approved visa. I'm sure we can rub mind together if that's OK with you.

@tenic I hope you have not abadone me. Because I have not heard from you in a while.

@raii. Really sorry for your denied pls try one more time and pls try and go alone don't attach anyone to go with you. I'm sure they will consider this time.

Shawbabe:


Thanks so much for writing this. Been wondering what their bill is like. 2535 is reasonable. Where did u stay and how long did It take for u to process the baby's documents?

I stayed at milton with family. Got the ssn by mail within 2weeks of delivery(I asked the hospital to apply),US passport was ready by the 2nd working day but I asked them to mail it and I got it within a week. I also got them to mail the Nigerian passport and it arrived within 1 week. So in 2 weeks you should have all your documents. The US passport cost 165usd for expedited at the passport agency and I spent 145usd for the Nigerian one.

eazydune:
@mamatobenna, am still travelling 1st week feb but dunno which airline I would use as am yet to buy my ticket.

I haven't bought too. But I am most likely buying emirates. Let me know what you decide. Planning to book after Xmas

dakotchic:

I stayed at milton with family. Got the ssn by mail within 2weeks of delivery(I asked the hospital to apply),US passport was ready by the 2nd working day but I asked them to mail it and I got it within a week. I also got them to mail the Nigerian passport and it arrived within 1 week. So in 2 weeks you should have all your documents. The US passport cost 165usd for expedited at the passport agency and I spent 145usd for the Nigerian one.

Aww thanks so much for your response. I will need to know how u got both passports so quickly. I'm guessing u expedited?
Pls can I have ur email? Because I will need ur knowledge during this process. I thought I would have to be in the US for 2 months after delivery to wait for the documents. But from what u are saying I can be out 3 weeks after delivery.

Hello All. Please has anyone used Methodist Sugarland Hospital . I need referal for a Doctor.

A friend just told me there's a promo on wakanow/Arik(Lagos to Dubai) for less than 115k from now to 30 Jan, you could call wakanow to confirm tho...please i am looking for cheap flight rates for March ooo(Lagos to JFK) incase anyone gets any offer. Thanks

MamaTobenna:
Anyone planning to travel first week in February with emirates even if we are not going to the same Poe, we can travel to dubai together. I Neva buy ticket

dakotchic:

Hi concerning gwinnett bills. It does usually take that long except you keep calling the customer care line everyday to ask for your bill. Had my baby at Gwinnett in November. I must say I was impressed with my OBGYN's level of care, however I was a little disappointed with the nurses: this is because of their attitude towards epidural in labour. They were not supportive of it despite the doctor's orders and they turned me to a Hebrew woman by force!lol. All in all it was a great experience (this is my 3rd delivery and I had epidural in labour for the other 2). My bills eventually turned out to be 2535usd for mum and 513usd for my baby after the 40% discount. Paediatrician/neonatologist fee was 150usd and obgyn(Dr oduro) was 2150. I had 3drips (2ringer's lactate and 1oxytocin drip) during labour and we were discharged after a 24hour stay at the hospital. I hope this helps someone.

Thanks for giving the breakdown of your bill. Just a quick question, did you have your baby before the price increase or after?

patricia23:


Thanks for giving the breakdown of your bill. Just a quick question, did you have your baby before the price increase or after?

There is a price increase?

chochom:
sweet am with you all the way in whatever you are planning. i need to put a lot of things together first. have you gotten a hospital yet? whats their budget like? any letter of responsibility from the doctors? i wanted to do nj since ive got a family there. buh since u want carli, then carli it is. is it just the two of us? are there more july momas?

Yes, but I'm 150% sure I'm going to richmond texas cos that's where we have family friends that we are as close as siblings to.. They used to live in 9ja before they won visa lottery in '10... I have a visa that will expire in feb '15 so I'm torn between drop box renewal/later disclosure and making an upfront disclosure.
I've been to the states just once this year on my visa, was planning to renew first, take a family trip with my hubby&kids in summer '15 and plan belle for late next year but when "Jesus says YES, nobody can say NO"