moniyet:

The lagos dubai journey was a lot more comfortable for me than the dubai Dallas leg, emirates economy no get leg room at all and I was unlucky enough not to have any free space beside me, it wasn't funny, coupled with the fact that I requested for wheelchair services bt never got it, the walking at the dubai airport wasn't easy on my back at all, then when we got to Dallas after 15 hours of discomfort, I had to be on my feet for 2 hrs as there were many flights arriving at the same time, the officers no just look my side at all, dem no send me and my big belle, i tried severally to get them to help as i had to catch the flight to elpaso bt they kept insisting i had time, bt God in his infinite mercies compensated with a wonderful CBP officer.
The interview was very brief, less than 5mims
We said hello and he asked me where I was going, told him elpaso and he went say what? I'm from elpaso (I was so happy I knew baba GOD had taken control) and from there it was all smile, he asked if I was in the army I just laughed and said no, then he asked what I was going to do I told him vacation and to have my baby, then he said oh guess U ' ll be using --- (he was trying to remember the name of the health centre) , I reminded him and he said oh ok, bt isn't it expensive I told him yes bt it's discounted for self - pay patients, he said ok, all the time he didn't ask for any docs just told me to finger print, scanned my passport, took my pic and stamped me in for 6 months, I doubt if he even checked my visa interview transcript, na that one bin dey fear me
after that I picked my bags and went to check in for the local flight (let me mention that I had to pay 60 usd for my bags on the flight to elpaso)
All in all I give glory to God it was a stressful journey but the Poe experience was sweet.
Checked into intown suites, I have even had my first appointment and paid the bill, na to dey wait for baby remain.
Abeg I don't know ow to send pms, elpaso mums staying at intown suites, ow do we meet, this place is really quiet o

I thot they had upgraded flights from Dubai to Dallas to the new A380 jets

ozycy:
. It's been so long I posted here. It's good to see that the thread is growing everyday by day. Just to chip in my thought @ Weaseloo it's been well known that houston is a POE full of drama and pple tend to avoid it or be fully armed. Carrying $4000 maybe number 2 reason why you may be taken to secondary inspection. I had similar experience sometime January 2014 and was delayed for over 8hrs. I had abt $5000 while my doctors letter bill stated abt $8k. Even though I told them I also had $5000 in my card but I think dey really believe in cash at hand. I also know sb dat was sent back for going wt $1k even though she wasn't der for child birth. Si my advice is that if u must go tru houston, you should try as much as possible to carry enof cash as much as u can. Thanks

Thank you.

effectsbaby:


I thot they had upgraded flights from Dubai to Dallas to the new A380 jets

If that was the upgrade I wonder what it was before, anyway like I said that was just my experience, I'm sure it can't b d same for everyone.
@mamatobena on the plus side for me was d movies on both legs of the journey, u go watch taya, it made it a little better sha

[quote author=bj2012golf post=29659556][/quote]

Couldn't view the Pm!

Yes, it was in ABJ!

@mamatobena on the plus side for me was d movies on both legs of the journey, u go watch taya, it made it a little better sha[/quote] thank you. I will just pray very well to have a better experience. I wish you safe delivery. God bless you

@ Pattyreal: Thanks so much.

Yeah I can apply from Qatar here, I have a good job and also my wife does here, as per hospital, I will prefer Richmond in Texas, or Atlanta depending on their cost, and I have someone there who she can stay with.

Please, can someone share with me their past or present experience with these Doctors; Dr. Fagbhoun and Dr. Ezekiel Abumeze, I got their contact through Oak Bend Hospital in Richmond, so please someone should share his or her experience with the these Doctors and the Hospital ranging from their fees to their services.

Thanks bros and sis in the house. Awaiting your response.

pattyreal:


I can c no one has answered you. yes u can apply from Doha as long as u hv d means to foot d bill. secondly, which hosp r u lukn @, d state etc... dats where u shuld start from. on dis thread we have sooo many hosp mentioned here. i'll advise u read thru den make ur choice. also steps to take 4 ur application has been mentioned here likewise but feel free to ask any question .

RitRit:
Would be coming to ElPaso in May. We could team up cos you would be my senior over there by a month

RitRit, I'm also coming to Elpaso in May. Let's plan together. I will send you a pm.

oluwafunkenny:
Why not change the Nigerian Naira in your account to dollars through PTA to have more cash at hand. One of my customers was delayed for more than three hours at the German embassy simply because the cash he had on him wasn't enough to purchase what he came to buy, he showed them the statement and their question was that if you have the cash in your account and you have not exceeded the limit then why didn't you change it. They thought he had no money in his account despite showing them statement with bank stamp.

The bank headoffice line on the statement was called and they requested for a statement to be scanned to them before he was allowed to enter. though have not heard this from US POE but is better to be harmed and not be ridiculed.

Hello oluwafunkenny. Speaking of PTA, does it still work? I heard banks don't do it anymore. Please can you name any bank still offering the service at the moment? Thanks

Please,Can you pm Dr. Z contact to me. because am planning to use OakBend Medical centre for my wife too.

fue1:
@ everyone.

Hello!

After reading some of the earlier posts, I agree with Yefa.

I am currently at richmond Houston using DR Z. And Oakbend medical center and i must say the service is very good.

I started by getting the contact of Dr Z and asking for a comprehensive breakdown of the process before applying for my visa.


This was what i was given

Doctors requirement:
Initial visit $190
Lab $270
Vaginal delivery $2200

Hospital fee (oakbend)
Hospital charge $2300
Pediatrician $320

Other fees
Anesthesia for epidural in labour $850

Estimated COST for vaginal delivery $6130

And C/S can be $6630.

There is also a $150 scan fee.

This is the exact price i told the VO, the US immigration officers upon arrival and the value I just paid on 02/Dec/2014.

For me this place offers a great price plus Dr Z and his team were very supportive and quite professional.

The VO most people come in contact with, just want to see your financial capability to handle the delivery bill and accommodation requirements plus they will ask you straight forward questions and would like HONEST straight forward answers because they can detect inconsistencies.

IyawoToBe:
Hello oluwafunkenny. Speaking of PTA, does it still work? I heard banks do it anymore. Please can you name any bank still offering the service at the moment? Thanks

Stanbic and fidelity

kykes:


Stanbic and fidelity

I bought from diamond last year September Idowu Taylor branch, so they might still be doing too and fidelity too.

Thanks kykes

segbas:
@ Pattyreal: Thanks so much.

Yeah I can apply from Qatar here, I have a good job and also my wife does here, as per hospital, I will prefer Richmond in Texas, or Atlanta depending on their cost, and I have someone there who she can stay with.

Please, can someone share with me their past or present experience with these Doctors; Dr. Fagbhoun and Dr. Ezekiel Abumeze, I got their contact through Oak Bend Hospital in Richmond, so please someone should share his or her experience with the these Doctors and the Hospital ranging from their fees to their services.

Thanks bros and sis in the house. Awaiting your response.

Type in fagbohun into the Nairaland search box. It will throw up a lot of stuff. You can now click on the profiles of these people that have used him like myself to see past posts


Enough info has been given and experience shared. Take the pains to search for it

justwise:

Sister it's good to see you here again, hope all is well?

Yes dear, thanks

effectsbaby:


You helped me around April with details for Oakbend. Good to hear from you again

Good to hear from you too. Hope your baby is fine

jyde2014:

Hi,
How u doing? Time surely flies...How are you and your family. I still check the thread on a daily basis. I have some sort of attraction to the thread.
My baby is approaching one too..
Warm Regards to everyone.....

Daily basis? You are gearing up for no 2 be that regards

[quote author=bj2012golf post=29639605]Hi

Did you declare your birthing intention during your interview at Abuja? If yes, is it necessary to send email to the Embassy?

No. I did draw box with my family and I was nt pregnant as at that time but knew I would be pregnant and ve a baby b4 another renewal.

Larondoo22:
pls which email did you use to contact them

Abuja - consularabuja@state.gov
Lagos- lagosNIV@state.gov

Hello house! Pls has anyone used methodist Mansfield in Dallas,if yes pls share your experience with regards to quality of care and bills

If I hear. He can ban naa. I have all the info I need. Toodles.

u don ban am abi? Lmao[/quote]

Hello,
I need an idea of gud hospital and Dr. in Atlanta.

For accountholders_ Access Bank, Keystone Bank. FirstBank will do PTA for you but wont give cash, it will be loaded on a card in which you can withdraw abroad this may not suffice for POE solution but is cheaper compared to withdrawing from Nigerian debit card. Also there are some banks that can still sell dollars for you by bidding through their BDC and avail you dollars- Enterprise Bank.

IyawoToBe:
Hello oluwafunkenny. Speaking of PTA, does it still work? I heard banks don't do it anymore. Please can you name any bank still offering the service at the moment? Thanks

Phema, good to know u all r good.
So happy for u.

I have interest in this US giving birth thing o.


Infact, I suggested this to a friend and has been coming here to read though I must say I don't understand all that's been said.

Her main problem is d money involved.

Like how many millions can one keep aside if u wanna embark on a journey like this?

(d thing no favor me so I no dey ever dream of am at all)

I see old timers peeping.

Has the good Lord done it again?

oluwafunkenny:
For accountholders_ Access Bank, Keystone Bank. FirstBank will do PTA for you but wont give cash, it will be loaded on a card in which you can withdraw abroad this may not suffice for POE solution but is cheaper compared to withdrawing from Nigerian debit card. Also there are some banks that can still sell dollars for you by bidding through their BDC and avail you dollars- Enterprise Bank.

Skye Bank also sell to account holders, you can even get it in cash.

@ moniyet...
I'll be in El paso on the 22nd of January and will be staying at intown suites. Hope to meet u before boredom kill somebody. I have been a silent reader .

Airpure:

Most Banks sell to just staff. But Diamond bank sells to customers too. PTA rate was N184 to a dollar on Friday.

oluwafunkenny:
For accountholders_ Access Bank, Keystone Bank. FirstBank will do PTA for you but wont give cash, it will be loaded on a card in which you can withdraw abroad this may not suffice for POE solution but is cheaper compared to withdrawing from Nigerian debit card. Also there are some banks that can still sell dollars for you by bidding through their BDC and avail you dollars- Enterprise Bank.

Do you mean Access and Keystone gives cash?

diva4eva:
As for PTA, I got mine from Diamond Bank and they'll give you cash but you must have an account with them. Diamond does not give more than $4000 as PTA for one person and they do not give PTA for children less than 14 years.Was hoping i could use my 5 year old son's ticket as well to buy another $4000 but they refused. You'll need to present a copy of ur flight ticket and your intl passport.

Thanks

Airpure:

Most Banks sell to just staff. But Diamond bank sells to customers too. PTA rate was N184 to a dollar on Friday.

Gracias

.

IyawoToBe:
Hello oluwafunkenny. Speaking of PTA, does it still work? I heard banks don't do it anymore. Please can you name any bank still offering the service at the moment? Thanks

Most Banks sell to just staff. But Diamond bank sells to customers too. PTA rate was N184 to a dollar on Friday.

As for PTA, I got mine from Diamond Bank and they'll give you cash but you must have an account with them. Diamond does not give more than $4000 as PTA for one person and they do not give PTA for children less than 14 years.Was hoping i could use my 5 year old son's ticket as well to buy another $4000 but they refused. You'll need to present a copy of ur flight ticket and your intl passport.

@all, please what is the average price for a direct flight to El Paso? I have been visiting the websites of different airlines and the fares are scary They are all within the 390k-450k range. Makes me wonder why no one is complaining here. Is there a trick to it? Sebi they said flight tickets are usually cheap during this period? What am i missing abeg ... Myself and hubby will be travelling and 800kplus on tickets alone na GOBE o

Those going to El paso soon and have gotten their tickets, pls how much was it? Heleeep me o

^^^^^
@Iyawo, I'm laughing here cos of the numerous emoticons,you no know b4 say the blue pali quest na money wey reach to establish viable business?
Everyday, I still debate with myself cos the money plenri gan!! I'm damn too frugal.