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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Antoinette1: 12:53am On Aug 08, 2016 |
oluphilip2008 Good day my wonderful e-family. I ought to have done this at least 3 weeks ago. But for one reason or the other I couldn't write my POE experience on time. But like the common saying goes "better late than never" I got my visa in December, 2014 for vacation, that's for myself and kids. Hubby already got visa twice then. However, we were not able to embark on the trip due to sudden changes in hubby's work schedule. Fast forward to 2015 December, I discovered I was pregnant. So we started making plans for our vacation and to have the baby in the US. (Bro-in-law's wedding was in July too in New York). To cut the story short, we flew Lufthansa from Abuja to JFK on the 10th and arrived on the 11th of July. I was exactly 34 weeks. I had my fit to fly letter, but I wasn't asked for it at any point of the journey. I also sent the change of intent notification to the embassy like 3 days before my travel date and I got the usual response. The flight was good and so on time. The plane for the Abj-Frankfurt leg was empty, I had about three seats to myself at the back, so I was able to lie down and sleep all thru the journey. The Frankfurt-Newyork leg was filled to d brim. Even though it was a bigger plane. In flight entertainment was very good. The kids had something to keep them busy at every point in time. We got to JFK around 1:30 pm. The airport was like a crusade ground. Too many planes came in at the same time. We got called by the CPB after queuing for about 2:30 mins, our time with him was short and uneventful. It went thus: CPB: Hello, can I have your passports? DH: Good day officer (handed him the passports) CPB: why are you in the US DH: For vacation Me: And childbirth too (I quickly chipped in) CPB was busy with his computer and the passports so I thought he probably did hear what I said. So I had to ask him again if he heard me say childbirth, he then nodded and answered yes. The next thing was he was already taking DH's finger prints and then mine. Before we knew it, I saw that he was stamping the passports. There's this self automated machine at JFK where you input your details before getting called by CBP. There we declared that we had food and that we wanted to declare our currency, as we were carrying about 26k dollars ( our own personal money was about 10k only, the rest was for some one else? The CPB handed our passports back to us and directed us to where we would get the currency declaration form. While waiting at baggage claims, a random female officer walked up to me and asked why we were in the US and how long we were staying. I told her childbirth and vacation, she asked how far along I was, I told her. In my mind I thought maybe she would be the one to send me to secondary inspection, but I was wrong. She only wished us the best and told us to enjoy our stay. After getting our luggages and filling the form, the next thing I saw was exit. Even though I declared that I had food(fish, ogbono, egusi, knorr cubes, crayfish, garri, plantain flour and all), I wasnt sent for secondary inspection, nothing was checked, not even a single document was asked for. JFK is the best POE. We stayed for the wedding which was on the 23rd of July. The hospital I'm using is in Flint, Michigan. So I arrived here on Monday 1st of August. My first appointment was on Wednesday 3rd. It was awesome. So this is the first part of the testimony. I'm earnestly awaiting the second part (d arrival of my LO in less that 3 weeks). Sorry for the long post and once again sorry for posting late.[/quote]please can you share a copy of a notification of change of intent email you sent to the embassy. i don't have an idea of how i can go about it. i would appreciate your response. 3 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by NwayinOmugwo: 1:27am On Aug 08, 2016 |
@prettimi20,jejeli carry ur house along to sugar Land ,that way u won't have to pay a dime from dat ur 1000 budget for accommodation, alika! 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by JustHere2Observ(f): 1:44am On Aug 08, 2016 |
Please has anyone here used West Houston Medical Center? How was your experience and all. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by sugah: 1:53am On Aug 08, 2016 |
NwayinOmugwo:Hian!!! Inukwa!! Do you know her before ni? This is looking like a personal attack  When my plan was to birth in Houston, I got an accommodation for 500dollars a month. My acquaintance got her friend to rent me a room in her house. So yes its possible to get a decent accommodation for that low. My current accommodation is for 800 dollars with private bathroom, full kitchen, wifi, 80inch tv with Netflix, hulu and xbox one and most of all, my freedom! 12 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nobody: 1:54am On Aug 08, 2016 |
NwayinOmugwo:ahan   take it easy na, what's your own with her budget? money is hard to get in this era of change, then dollars skyrocketing all the time, I hail those travelling in this dollar misbehaving time, please stop being harsh she just might get someone to share an apartment with and the $1k will even suffice with about $100 change remaining 8 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by simababe(f): 2:00am On Aug 08, 2016 |
chloe7:Chloe Chloe, chief Chloe. Make I sit down dey watch my spagetti. |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Nobody: 2:04am On Aug 08, 2016 |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ezigbozi: 5:36am On Aug 08, 2016 |
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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by ezigbozi: 5:40am On Aug 08, 2016 |
sugah:Wow, that's a pretty nice deal ! |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by firsttymum(f): 7:36am On Aug 08, 2016 |
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| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by firsttymum(f): 7:53am On Aug 08, 2016 |
Antoinette1:Dear Sir/Madam, NOTIFICATION OF TRAVEL PLAN I am writing to notify the embassy of my travel plans. I have a B1/B2 visa which was obtained for a family vacation, and was used for its intended purpose, however I am now pregnant and we have decided to have our baby in the USA. I have made proper arrangements by contacting a hospital and a doctor in the USA for this purpose and we have adequate finances to cover all expenses. I understand that my Visa covers for the purpose but would like to request that you kindly update my records to reflect my travel plans. Kindly advise if there is any other thing I would need to know before embarking on my trip. Thank you. 6 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by LadyGuinivere: 9:08am On Aug 08, 2016 |
firsttymum:Plus doctor name and documentation. All na info |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by firsttymum(f): 9:21am On Aug 08, 2016 |
LadyGuinivere:sometimes I feel like we r being insulted by comments like that... Cos it means they see us as foolish gullible people or people who can easily be manipulated or dull enough not to see their msgs for what it really is. 2 Likes |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Destiny4G: 9:42am On Aug 08, 2016 |
JustHere2Observ:Hi, Used West Houston...was a good experience. Clean Private Postpartum room for you with a couch that doubles up as a bed for hubby. Nice nurses and staff on hand to attend to your needs. Diapers for your LO till you leave. Should your LO need formula...they will also give to you, although they encourage BF and have a lactation expert on ground to help with any issues you might have. Hope this helps. 1 Like |
| Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 4 by Prettymi20: 10:50am On Aug 08, 2016 |
[quote author=NwayinOmugwo post=48290562]@prettimi20,jejeli carry ur house along to sugar Land ,that way u won't have to pay a dime from dat ur 1000 budget for accommodation, alika
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