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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by biollar1: 1:39pm On Mar 09, 2016

Hey dear

Get a pen and jotter and start reading the thread from the beginning(if possible part 1).

I was once at ur stage n I was redirected too. You have to read thru and DIY.

All the best.

priscai:
Hello everyone ...mums and dads. I have been reading through post and it 's been so helpful and encouraging.

We intend having our baby precisely Houston by August ending, could anyone help us with affordable hospital package so we can start contacting them as well plan ahead.

Thanks for your your upcoming response. This forum has made things easier for so many family. Thanks a bunch.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by feddy27: 1:45pm On Mar 09, 2016

evemama:
Congrats, pls some quick questions.

1) did Dr f accept all ur nigerian lab results? Cos from ur breakdown u spent at 260 for lab which I think is good.

2) am also high risk preggy, is that why baby was in nicu for 3 days? Or all babies are just taken there for routine?

Thanks

NICU is not the same as NICS. NICS is the group of neonatal/paediatric doctors that attend to the baby at birth.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by bimc: 1:48pm On Mar 09, 2016

Yes, i got a quote on tuesday and I think it has been reviewed

greatie:

July mamas using Dr F, pls lets compare notes.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by bj2012golf(m): 1:51pm On Mar 09, 2016

[quote author=jossy404 post=43614377]

You are goood to go. The B1/B2 visa includes provision for medicals, letter of intent is not required provided you declared your intention to birth in the USA during ur interview

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jossy404: 1:55pm On Mar 09, 2016

thank you very much [quote author=bj2012golf post=43616104][/quote]

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by cfcchick: 2:00pm On Mar 09, 2016

Hello mama's and papa's...Please quick one does anyone knows if Travelex at the airport is selling PTA? ..Thank you

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by gratefulalways: 2:44pm On Mar 09, 2016

This was what I got from LagosNIV:

Thank you for your email.

Your B-class visa does not entitle you to entrance to the United States—it simply entitles you to arrive at a port-of-entry to the United States and apply for admission to an officer of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unit on duty there. The Customs and Border Protection, a branch of USCIS, determines a traveler’s eligibility of entry to the U.S, you should be prepared to demonstrate to the immigration officer at the port of entry why you are seeking medical treatment and that you have logistical and financial plans for the treatment.

We recommend that you review the regulations on non-immigrant aliens entering the United States for purposes of childbirth at https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/882/~/visit-the-u.s.-while-pregnant-and-the-risks-involved and plan accordingly. Please you should not stay in the U.S. longer than you are permitted by Customs and Border Protection at the port of entry. The Department of Homeland Security at the port of entry will determine your eligibility to enter the United States on any travel.

If you choose to give birth in the U.S., we advise you to bring evidence of payment, both when you enter the U.S. on this visit, and at your future U.S. visa interviews.

Correspondence Unit (MAM)
US CONSULATE GENERAL
LAGOS, NIGERIA

[quote author=biollar1 post=43590111]
I got the generic response.

Here:
Thank you for your inquiry.

Please note that there is no legal requirement to inform us that you are seeking to give birth in the United States or that your purpose of travel has changed. The Customs and Border Protection, a branch of USCIS, determines a traveler's eligibility of entry to the U.S, you should be prepared to demonstrate to the immigration officer at the port of entry why you are seeking medical treatment and that you have logistical and financial plans for the treatment..........

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Bimdazzle: 3:10pm On Mar 09, 2016

Bisoye82:

Afrobrown2000 did.click on his posts.

Thanks

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by tbash16: 3:30pm On Mar 09, 2016

Pls house i am a lil concerned abt this bill even though i was reassured its just protocol and that i will gt my zeto balances, has anyone encounter this with oakbend because they paid after delivery, i had normal vaginal delivery spent 48hrs .......so just to be sure pls any idea if someone has experienced this. Thanks

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by nefertitiram: 3:54pm On Mar 09, 2016

ZillyO:

Not sure we are talking of same hospital, co incidentally, my host is a pharmacist and immediately I mentioned the hospital she said it's very good and she has worked there before.
I think we have over flogged some hospitals sotee doctors ask us to pay for simple enquiries, that's non sense to me oh. You have the Internet, you know the city you hav people, just Google hospitals 30miles from eg Dallas. You will see the list, then pick and check their ratings, take a pictorial tour in their labour & ICU.[b] Also I'm sure we've all been praying, Trust God to guide you, once your spirit settles for a hospital im sure God must have provided a helper there fo[/b]r u.....Good luck guys

Well said @bolded

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by nefertitiram: 3:59pm On Mar 09, 2016

neks31:

Lollll I miss being preggy sef!!! It was a nice experience jor!!!

Firsttymum na kukuma ur mentor tongue

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Vlesparza: 4:10pm On Mar 09, 2016

Bimdazzle:
Hi all, Dallas hospitals are a little pricey, but I just love the city. Pls has anyone used doctors hospital at white rock lake. How is their service? Thanks in advance

Everything is pricey in Dallas (groceries, transportation, accommodation, etc) simply because it's Dallas. The weather is nice and if you have the extra money, its definitely an entertaining place to visit (be prepared to travel since Dallas is a bit stretched out).

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ebonychic18(f): 4:21pm On Mar 09, 2016

nefertitiram:

Bt she just highlighted we shd research and call hosps 30miles around Dallas with sulphur springs as an example.

Google, google, google

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by sugah: 4:29pm On Mar 09, 2016

Please I need help from anyone that had to apply for Visa for their mom for childbirth (help) purpose.
Did you state in the application that the purpose of the trip is for help with childbirth?
Did you have to contact the hospital prior to filling the DS160 application form? As part of burden of proof.
Im yet to send my change of intent letter, would that be a problem? Even though I got the visa for vacation last year and I have used it for the purpose.

Cc ladyGuinivere

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by danowena: 4:30pm On Mar 09, 2016

cfcchick:
Hello mama's and papa's...Please quick one does anyone knows if Travelex at the airport is selling PTA? ..Thank you

Perhaps they do but not today at the international airport in ikeja. Even if they do have, they sell at N282 to a $.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by jayjay4lyf: 4:57pm On Mar 09, 2016

Phew!!!

Finally got my refund from Arik after a million correspondences and reminders, I didn't allow dem rest
Na 65k o
cc neks31

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ozycy: 5:05pm On Mar 09, 2016

neks31:

Lollll I miss being preggy sef!!! It was a nice experience jor!!!

Same here

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by ZillyO: 5:17pm On Mar 09, 2016

jayjay4lyf:
Phew!!! Finally got my refund from Arik after a million correspondences and reminders, I didn't allow dem rest
Na 65k o
cc neks31

Are you serious? How much was the ticket originally? How much did they deduct?

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by LadyGuinivere: 5:48pm On Mar 09, 2016

Sugah for U? I'll answer any question.

So let me gettir straight. U have a visa. Used it. Want to birth with it and want ur mom to get a visa to assist u. And whether she'll fill it in her form.
I suggest u follow it in proper sequence.
Get all your what what's from the doctor. Email the embassy. Let your mom carry the what what's (correspondence cheesy

) . Not because she needs it cos all she needs to prove is ties but just in case. Evils VO can like to try themselves.
Now to purpose, despite the fact that momsi is following u for medicals, her visa still falls purely within the B1/B2 (as in the one without Medicals in d DS 160)
There's no place for her to fill purpose apart from the place she'll click on type of visa. She will have to now explain during the interview.
Hope I answered wella

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Nobody: 6:05pm On Mar 09, 2016

ZillyO:

Are you serious? How much was the ticket originally? How much did they deduct?

Hello all, I have been a silent reader and follower of this thread and I thank everybody for what this thread is today. I am a September mom to be and so far I have been taking notes. My issue is that of refund/cancellation of an Airfrance ticket I bought in March 2015, it's a round trip premium economy class for 5. We couldn't use the second leg of the ticket due to my my kids school being in session so I called the travel agent that booked to get a refund so we can top up and get another round trip. The agent called me today to tell me that Air France has credited my family with 65k for each person. And that what was refunded is only for tax paid. This is a ticket we bought for almost 4million Naira round trip. Pls is this the norm. Air France has refused to act because it's through an agent. What do I do?

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by happytbaby: 6:11pm On Mar 09, 2016

So sorry baby.

Can you post your transcripts so that people can try and pinpoint what went wrong?

quote author=Zumabeezle post=43614104]

Thank u Suntai. I really appreciate the prayer.
Went for the interview and did as was advised. Carried the investment certificate and other statements of account. But was denied under section 214b. the person who interviewed me denied everyone she interviewed. She didn't give one single white sheet in my presence.
Will reapply n pray for God's favour. [/quote]

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by Bisoye82: 6:45pm On Mar 09, 2016

Mistygal4:

Hello all, I have been a silent reader and follower of this thread and I thank everybody for what this thread is today. I am a September mom to be and so far I have been taking notes. My issue is that of refund/cancellation of an Airfrance ticket I bought in March 2015, it's a round trip premium economy class for 5. We couldn't use the second leg of the ticket due to my my kids school being in session so I called the travel agent that booked to get a refund so we can top up and get another round trip. The agent called me today to tell me that Air France has credited my family with 65k for each person. And that what was refunded is only for tax paid. This is a ticket we bought for almost 4million Naira round trip. Pls is this the norm. Air France has refused to act because it's through an agent. What do I do?

My dear,your answer is in your question o.you bought your tickets from an AGENT.
AirFrance/KLM/Delta they detest customers buying from agents o.As a Flying Blue member if I buy cheap tickets from agent I don't bother trying to change dates/upgrade because when you call their CS line to do such,something go just off in their brain and their standard answer is call your AGENT chikena.God now help you,you now miss a connecting flight(if you bought direct from them they will put on the next one leaving without much stress)but if na thru Agent they will just say am Sorry ,you are paying blah blah. cry

.just collect your change like that o.Sorry kiss

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by quin9(f): 7:03pm On Mar 09, 2016

@bizzle6, thanks.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by happytbaby: 7:17pm On Mar 09, 2016

Tickets are not smiling o, it's so not funny that we are looking at N16m for my Mum, little madam and I......any hope summer tickets will get better?

The annoying thing is if we don't get ticket we can't apply for form A ....

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by hardeymijuh: 7:30pm On Mar 09, 2016

happytbaby:
Tickets are not smiling o, it's so not funny that we are looking at N16m for my Mum, little madam and I......any hope summer tickets will get better?
The annoying thing is if we don't get ticket we can't apply for form A ....

Did you say N16M or N1.6M? I am leaving my 2 kids behind ooo, cant afford the ticket prices for all of us.
Summer tickets may skyrocket from April/May, so you need to strategize well.

Pls Is there any way to transfer money to a US account from naija? I need to fund my dollar account.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by sugah: 7:47pm On Mar 09, 2016

LadyGuinivere:
Sugah for U? I'll answer any question. .
Hope I answered wella

Aren't you a darling? Chop e-kiss! kiss

Im still in the hospital hunt phase o. Im taking it one step at a time. I hope I don't get overwhelmed later sad

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by happytbaby: 8:00pm On Mar 09, 2016

Am sure you people didn't have your face down the porcelain in the first trimester.Thank God for the gift of life even though I wonder how people do this 5times...ooops

ozycy:

Same here

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