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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by kemex(f): 10:13pm On Jan 12, 2017
Is 4 million a convincing budget for delivery?

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Urbanbeauty(f): 11:21pm On Jan 12, 2017
To God be all the glory, we had my baby on the 23rd of December at Oakbend medical center with Dr E. The service was exceptional and nurses were very friendly.

We got all her documents ( birth certificate, blue passport, social securiy no and emergency travel certifcate) all in one week this January.

My host was very nice and sweet and was very helpful.

My profound gratitude goes to every kind contributor on this platform, the words of advice were invaluable.

May God bless us all.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Chanbaby: 1:42am On Jan 13, 2017
Urbanbeauty:
To God be all the glory, we had my baby on the 23rd of December at Oakbend medical center with Dr E. The service was exceptional and nurses were very friendly.

We got all her documents ( birth certificate, blue passport, social securiy no and emergency travel certifcate) all in one week this January.

My host was very nice and sweet and was very helpful.
My profound gratitude goes to every kind contributor on this platform, the words of advice were invaluable.

May God bless us all.

A big congratulations to u.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Olorilee: 6:04am On Jan 13, 2017
Hello everyone, first time posting here... been following the thread for some time and read thru from part 1. God bless everyone who has shared their experience or dropped some form of advice. I have gotten my visa and hope to be in Elpaso in April. Anyone interested in sharing accomodation please PM me. @josade please I have some questions for you how can I contact you. Thanks.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Janet101(f): 6:49am On Jan 13, 2017
Olorilee:
Hello everyone, first time posting here... been following the thread for some time and read thru from part 1. God bless everyone who has shared their experience or dropped some form of advice. I have gotten my visa and hope to be in Elpaso in April. Anyone interested in sharing accomodation please PM me. @josade please I have some questions for you how can I contact you. Thanks.


Hello good morning,I just PM u now can we talk please about accommodation
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by sorefunmi(f): 7:32am On Jan 13, 2017
Good morning mummies ..compliments of the season..i got my visa through b1/b2 in 2014 ..used it for vacation..den used it for child birth in 2016...expired now..please my husband doesn't have a visa yet..should i apply with him for better chances or do a drop box because we intend to go for vacation this year..thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by chibertha(f): 9:39am On Jan 13, 2017
I believe it is better to apply with him for better chances of him getting his. It worked for me.
sorefunmi:
Good morning mummies ..compliments of the season..i got my visa through b1/b2 in 2014 ..used it for vacation..den used it for child birth in 2016...expired now..please my husband doesn't have a visa yet..should i apply with him for better chances or do a drop box because we intend to go for vacation this year..thanks

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by justwise(m): 9:43am On Jan 13, 2017
sorefunmi:
Good morning mummies ..compliments of the season..i got my visa through b1/b2 in 2014 ..used it for vacation..den used it for child birth in 2016...expired now..please my husband doesn't have a visa yet..should i apply with him for better chances or do a drop box because we intend to go for vacation this year..thanks

Apply together since you will be traveling together.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Nobody: 9:49am On Jan 13, 2017
finegirlna:


U are travln like feb abi Mayb dats y. Like now I'm travln June and I hv bought my ticket. I buy soo early cus I get information wen ticket will increase from a lady that works dere. Tho attimes ppl get lucky. Just drop dates with them and ask dem u want something cheap even if for them to adjust it

You're very smart to have bought your June ticket ahead now, because June & July are the highest seasons which is summer.
Me sef I always do permutations and adjust to fit into my budget, like now houston is 383k, NY is 335k via emirates, anyone travelling later it's best to buy now before the prices become unbearable, how I get alerts on cheap fare is that I sign up with the airline itself for offers, once the offer begins I get the email and I call them to book it or call travel agent. It's just so painful because airfares weren't this crazy before, if you're 550k for airfare before na business class be that but the tables have turned now, 550k is not for economy due to the recession
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by chibertha(f): 9:50am On Jan 13, 2017
Answer
1) Apply for B1/B2 ( I don't know if it's only me oh but I noticed in all my visas since 2010 it is always B1/B2 I get.)
2) Apply now or if you want to do it later just see the rules here http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-visarenew.asp
3) Don't omit to say you went to put to birth in your last visit on your form.



Suwaje:
Hello everyone. I have been long time follower since I was referred to this thread. You all are very wonderful with ur information.
Pls I need an advice.
I got my visa in 2014, our application was processed from my husband office he works with the military. My daughter & I were issued the visa here in abj as we told them we wanted to go for vacation at my aunt's place in maryland. . During the interview nothing really was asked though I was pregnant & very early. I was asked if I wanted to have more kids I said yes but I didn't tell them I was pregnant & I wanted to birth in the US cos as at that time wasn't so sure. I was to go for Xmas @ my aunt place in maryland bt my FIL died so couldn't go.
Fastforward I got to the US chicago airport in march with my daughter without any doctors report or any documents just cash of roughly 10k. Was stamped for 6months sent for secondary inspection that was when I was asked why I didn't tell them I was pregnant during the interview I told dem I wasn't asked, they checked their system & confirmed.... They asked for my doctors correspondence I told dem I didn't have as my aunt has made contact but I didn't have the info, but I knew I was going to use PG hospital in maryland.
Was finally allowed in, was ineed a miracle as i wasnt prepared with supporting documents. . .
Had my baby in PG hospital, paid my bills & came back.
Now the question.
My visa Expired in Sept last year.
1. I want to renew via Dropbox. Do I apply For B1/B2 or just B2.
Am not pregnant yet though am planning to towards the end of the year by God's grace.
For now no plans of travelling for vacation as tickets are high.
2. Do I wait till am pregnant b4 applyin.
3. If I apply now what & what should I expect. Though I paid my bills to the last dime b4 leaving the US.

So sorry for the long post just want to give a clear picture so you know where to start advising me from.
God bless you all.
Thanks
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by chibertha(f): 11:06am On Jan 13, 2017
Try converting it to USD so that the vision will be clearer

kemex:
Is 4 million a convincing budget for delivery?

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Olorilee: 11:34am On Jan 13, 2017
you can send me a mail @ jesuleke@yahoo.com
Janet101:



Hello good morning,I just PM u now can we talk please about accommodation
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by anonymousmum: 12:35pm On Jan 13, 2017
chloe7:


You're very smart to have bought your June ticket ahead now, because June & July are the highest seasons which is summer.
Me sef I always do permutations and adjust to fit into my budget, like now houston is 383k, NY is 335k via emirates, anyone travelling later it's best to buy now before the prices become unbearable, how I get alerts on cheap fare is that I sign up with the airline itself for offers, once the offer begins I get the email and I call them to book it or call travel agent. It's just so painful because airfares weren't this crazy before, if you're 550k for airfare before na business class be that but the tables have turned now, 550k is not for economy due to the recession

I should be travelling late April but the naija in me wont let me commit to buying now grin ...what if something should happen lol .

I'm still tracking daily... I don't want to miss this Emirates sale sha...I saw 691k for One adult one child
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Nobody: 1:05pm On Jan 13, 2017
anonymousmum:


I should be travelling late April but the naija in me wont let me commit to buying now grin ...what if something should happen lol .

I'm still tracking daily... I don't want to miss this Emirates sale sha...I saw 691k for One adult one child

Child is 60% of adult fare abi?, 691k is high o, na wa o. Just put a price alert on your dates and also call them give them the month your travelling and tell them to tell you the cheapest dates to fly in that month
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by MiddyO(f): 1:57pm On Jan 13, 2017
[quote author=tolopez post=52579790]Hello House,

Its been lovely following all the posts on this thread from Part 1 to 5. I especially found posts by @MiddyO and @NikkyK on OB Packages available at JPS Hospital very useful.
Hello sorry about the delay in responding not sure I got a notification from Naira land about your mail.

The thing with JPS is that it's a County Hospital therefore its difficult to get correspondence from a particular Doctor. Different Doctors see you at every appointment unless you are high risk. Even at that you never know who you are seeing next. Please let me know if you have any other questions. I am a May mom and will be going back to Dallas in March. If you have any other questions please let me know.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by anonymousmum: 2:15pm On Jan 13, 2017
chloe7:


Child is 60% of adult fare abi?, 691k is high o, na wa o. Just put a price alert on your dates and also call them give them the month your travelling and tell them to tell you the cheapest dates to fly in that month

It's very weird, One adult and one child is 691k. One adult alone is N367k. That works out to wayyy more than 60%, 70% of adult fare.

And one can't check for child alone. Still looking sha.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by lollarojo: 3:19pm On Jan 13, 2017
Good day all expecting moms and moms,
Pls a quick one, HOW ARE YOU ABLE TO SORT THIS DOLLAR PURCHASING ISSUE ASIDE BUYING FROM BUREAU D CHANGE?
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Nobody: 3:21pm On Jan 13, 2017
@ chibertha Thanks a lot.
I really appreciate.. is there a possibility that they will call me in for an interview?



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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by cisco123: 3:36pm On Jan 13, 2017
Hello mates,
My LO would be 23months on departure and 25months old on return. Should I select child or infant while booking our ticket?
Please help
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Nobody: 4:17pm On Jan 13, 2017
anonymousmum:


It's very weird, One adult and one child is 691k. One adult alone is N367k. That works out to wayyy more than 60%, 70% of adult fare.

And one can't check for child alone. Still looking sha.

But 367k for one adult isn't bad
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Nobody: 4:21pm On Jan 13, 2017
chloe7:


But 367k for one adult isn't bad

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Modele35: 5:02pm On Jan 13, 2017
@Chloe and fyngal: how did u get awoof? i am going with my son in June, edd mid July. i no mind ticket now oo if d price good. biko i need awoof oo. me and my 23mth old son in June bikooooooooooooooooooo
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by oppaxy: 5:33pm On Jan 13, 2017
Please when is the emirates sales starting? I'm still getting high prices. ...


chloe7:


Child is 60% of adult fare abi?, 691k is high o, na wa o. Just put a price alert on your dates and also call them give them the month your travelling and tell them to tell you the cheapest dates to fly in that month
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by oppaxy: 5:45pm On Jan 13, 2017
Oh, I've seen it.... its the February date.
How come February ticket is cheaper than March


oppaxy:
Please when is the emirates sales starting? I'm still getting high prices. ...


Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Nobody: 5:48pm On Jan 13, 2017
oppaxy:
Please when is the emirates sales starting? I'm still getting high prices. ...




Started since Monday
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by anonymousmum: 7:26pm On Jan 13, 2017
chloe7:


But 367k for one adult isn't bad

Yeah it's not bad at all. It's the child's own that is mind boggling.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by boluwagin: 8:11pm On Jan 13, 2017
Dear Nairaland Mom,

Missionary journey has been fully activated. I left Nigeria on the 11/01/17 at 33 weeks/4days with Qatar and arrived Dallas on the 12/01/17 Thanks to all the mama's in the house who has shared their experiences one way or the other it has helped alot. Although, i was almost giving up on not including childbirth as my purpose in the US, especially as anyone you tell you are going to give birth in the US would tell you not to declare you are pregnant (IGNORANCE!!!), but i kept believing on this forum, discussed with DH and we both agreed the only way out was the TRUTH. In the spirit of giving back to the community....

PART 1- MY DOLLAR WAKA
I was lucky to $2500 out of $3000 from my daddy's Ecobank dom account which he gave me at a very good rate even though he would be travelling soon and needed it as well. Since there was no other way to get any more dollar apart from Black market, i went for it with 'RED EYE'. I was also hoping to get more when i get to Lagos from Burea de change at the rate of N400/$1 but my heart from broken when they said they dint have dollar and i had to buy from Black market at the airport which was N2.00 more expensive than in Warri.

PART 2- QATAR EXPERIENCE
I had already sent my Medical Certificate and MEDIF filled and signed by my doctor few days before departure via Qatar local Email. I called some days after sending it to confirm the status and was told it has been approved, I was not asked for it while checking in. The attendant sent me for Fit to fly at the airport, I paid N1500 and got the cert. We left Lagos around 3pm and arrived Doha 7 hours later. I was qualified for an accommodation because i had an 8hrs layover, got to the hotel, rested till morning and was off for the airport at 6am. I was questioned by Qatar officials, if i was expecting?how much would it cost me?if i have a doctor and evidence?...and that was it.

PART 3- DALLAS POE
We touched down Dallas around 3:25pm. Went straight to the B1/B2 section of the Electronic Receipt kiosk, scanned my visa, answered the questions, got my print out and headed for my luggage. Picked up luggage and then CBP officer, i was already CABASHING before it got to my turn.
ME: Goodafternoon sir
CBP: What is your purpose in the US?
ME: For Holiday and Maternity Leave
CBP: Do you intend having your baby in the US?
ME: Yes sir.
CBP: I can see you declared food, i will have to send you to Agriculture.
At agriculture i was asked was what kind of food i was carrying, scanned my bags and i was Off!!! Without any document checked even though i was prepared with all my documents. God was too faithful, Dallas POE is bae abeg!!! My host picked me up, got home and rested. I noticed my passport was not stamped, i was a bit scared but my host told me to check i-94 website, which i did and discovered i was admitted till November 2017 which is even more than 6 months...Glorrrrrrryyyy!!!!

Sorry for my long post but i just had to give back.

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