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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Terminalia(f): 2:23pm On Aug 28, 2017

Richards08:
Hello house, glad to tell you that the visa is out, in fact, DW is now in the States. Thanks guys for your prayers and encouragement. You are the best! Love you all.

I like your doggedness abeg. congrats to u n ur wife, and i also wish her safe delivery.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by veegurl: 3:58pm On Aug 28, 2017

inizo:

The cost break down which would include hospital bill.
The

I have forwarded a mail to you

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by umajosiahNL: 6:07pm On Aug 28, 2017

Hi Everyone,

Good evening. Please my DW and I have a challenging question to ask. We have weighed our options and we don't think it will be favorable for us to apply for a general B1 visiting visa, as we DO NOT have any family or friends that can give us substantial letter of invitation and proof of sustenance. So we are considering applying for a medical visa instead for my DW. Please we would like to know if anyone has had experience of applying for a medical visa and if it is acceptable for child birth and also what are the documents we would need to provide for that class of visa. Lastly, will applying for a medical visa do us any general good?

Best Regards,
Josh

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by fasttrack(m): 6:08pm On Aug 28, 2017

veegurl:
I just read from the news that airport in Houston are shutdown. How true is that?

Like 7 airports George Bush inclusive is closed.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by alafefeyeye: 8:59pm On Aug 28, 2017

Pls I nid urgent clarifications concerning the ds 160 for,I just finished filling and got d email confirmation but I wyld like to make some changes.is it allowed to edit after submission,if not can I just discard it and start filling a new one.pls help with a solution ooooooo

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Babatwi: 9:44pm On Aug 28, 2017

umajosiahNL:
Hi Everyone,

Good evening. Please my DW and I have a challenging question to ask. We have weighed our options and we don't think it will be favorable for us to apply for a general B1 visiting visa, as we DO NOT have any family or friends that can give us substantial letter of invitation and proof of sustenance. So we are considering applying for a medical visa instead for my DW. Please we would like to know if anyone has had experience of applying for a medical visa and if it is acceptable for child birth and also what are the documents we would need to provide for that class of visa. Lastly, will applying for a medical visa do us any general good?
Best Regards,
Josh

You are in the right place. All the information you need from A-Z is here,all you have to do is read up.
You don't need to have anybody in the US for you to apply to go and give birth there, and yes it's medical visa she will apply for.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by alafefeyeye: 9:52pm On Aug 28, 2017

alafefeyeye:
Pls I nid urgent clarifications concerning the ds 160 for,I just finished filling and got d email confirmation but I wyld like to make some changes.is it allowed to edit after submission,if not can I just discard it and start filling a new one.pls help with a solution ooooooo

Pls this is urgent anyone with any useful information should kindly help out

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by fiyray: 10:46pm On Aug 28, 2017

Hello everyone,

My name is Ola, am new on the platform but been following NLand for years. Please this is urgent and would highly appreciate if i can get positive response ASAP.
Can any one kindly recommend a good O&G doctor from Northside hospital in Atlanta or from any good hospital in Atlanta and a place to rent also in Atlanta. Am suppose to travel first week in October to have my baby in Texas my POE is Chicago, however am changing my itinerary.
Regards

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by God4eva: 12:22am On Aug 29, 2017

Hello house,

Been following this thread since 2014 when I wanted to go on my 1st missionary journey, but was unable to make it. Anyway, in the spirit of giving back - here goes my story:

Left Lagos via Air France (Houston bound) on the 26th of August - I had called the Air France desk in the US twice before leaving Lagos, to confirm if truly the flight would make it to George Bush - I was assured it would.

Got to MMA and checked in my baggage, no issues, was not asked for any docs (fit to fly etc) so I proceeded to board. Had a smooth flight to Paris where I once again asked about landing in Houston - I was told we were going, no problem. 4 hour layover went by quick, boarded the flight to Houston (11 hours)

About 2.5 hours to landing, the pilot informed us the flight was being diverted to Atlanta undecided

Imagine!! Lol! I'm sure they knew before hand but they didn't want the headache of rescheduling flights and all. Anyway, I was like no wahala, as long as they provide accommodation in Atlanta. Got into Atlanta on the 28th - Fast forward to POE (I got my visiting visa earlier this year via drop-box, this was my first time using it).

Upon arrival I was directed to use the machine, which scanned and confirmed my visa, and then presented me an electronic version of the landing card to fill, where I also truthfully declared that I was carrying food. The machine queue was extremely short, all in all I spent about 2 mins on the machine. It printed a 'receipt' and I was directed to a 'human' CBP, lol!

In my mind I was already like these guys are all frowning (there were 5 of them, they were on their feet by some small, high table desk. They looked like police officers sef as they were dressed in black and had guns (I was confused as to why).

Anyway it was my turn after about 2 mins, and here is the transcript:

Me: Hello (handed over my passport and machine printed receipt)

CBP officer: How long are you in the US?

Me: 9 weeks

CBP officer: What's the purpose of your visit?

Me: Vacation and to have my baby

CBP officer: OK! How much cash do you have?

Me: $Bleep

CBP: OK! Thanks, byee!!!

This whole exchange took less than 30 seconds

That was it. Proceeded to the conveyor belt to get my luggage - there was an officer there with a sniffer dog, the dog already sniffed someone's luggage out grin

Me I was sha praying cause I carried indomie chicken etc etc grin

As God would have it, my luggage refused to come out until the officer moved to another belt with the tiny dog. That was how I carried my load waka commot ooo.. grin

Then part 2 (the real headache) started - we were directed to the Delta desk to get booked on a Houston bound flight (for where??), and also to get hotel and meal vouchers. The Delta staff acted absolutely confused and kept us on a queue for about 4 hours. I eventually got my vouchers and proceeded to get the shuttle to the hotel.

Very nice hotel, only drawback is we have to go back to the airport every day to get new hotel and meal vouchers (don't know why they can't just give us for the duration of our stay). At least it's a free shuttle to and from the airport...

Got my ticket to Houston today, flying out on Thursday when they say the airports will be open.

Now chilling in my hotel till then, and wondering how Houston will be on that Thursday sad

P.S: Does anyone know if I can open an account with any bank other than BOA? I've read about their charges / minimum balance on this forum and don't want that headache!!!

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Oluwakorede5: 1:06am On Aug 29, 2017

Hello mamas in the house. Atlanta mamas please I need your help. I am the US already and I want to change my hospital from Piedmont to Grady. Does anyone know or have Grady correspondence? Secondly, please I need US/Atlanta bound mamas help. I need two packs of tetmosol soap. I will fully bear the cost. Thanks in advance

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by TWoods(m): 1:49am On Aug 29, 2017

God4eva:
Now chilling in my hotel till then, and wondering how Houston will be on that Thursday

Houston is currently under water.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by God4eva: 2:11am On Aug 29, 2017

Hmmmm, hope I'll be able to get a hotel that's 'dry' without much hassle, although I'm also wondering how the roads from the airport are..I guess I have to wait and see...

TWoods:

Houston is currently under water.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by TWoods(m): 2:14am On Aug 29, 2017

God4eva:
Hmmmm, hope I'll be able to get a hotel that's 'dry' without much hassle, although I'm also wondering how the roads from the airport are..I guess I have to wait and see...

Thursday will be tough. My colleagues are all off work until further notice and are anticipating more than twice the rain they've had by wednesday. You may want to consider coming next week? Or get a hotel close to the airport until things get better. The earlier you book the better.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by God4eva: 2:22am On Aug 29, 2017

Oh wow!! Thanks a lot for the info, I'll start searching for airport hotels now so that I can book, can't afford to be stuck at the airport. Otherwise I may just stay back in ATL till next week as suggested.... sad

TWoods:

Thursday will be tough. My colleagues are all off work until further notice and are anticipating more than twice the rain they've had by wednesday. You may want to consider coming next week? Or get a hotel close to the airport until things get better. The earlier you book the better.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Vlesparza: 2:45am On Aug 29, 2017

The number of Nigerian patients arriving in El Paso has increased considerably due to the situation in Houston. It is recommended you contact a Physician to confirm that he/she will accept you BEFORE making the trip.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by fasttrack(m): 3:58am On Aug 29, 2017

TWoods:

Houston is currently under water.

Some parts of Houston is fine. Just that all stores are closed, but am very certain once the airport is open then you ll be fine

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by amosadamu: 4:57am On Aug 29, 2017

Hi All,
Can anyone help me with contact information for John H Stroger hospital in cook county Illinois. I have called and called, each time they keep transfering me from one person to another. The closest i have come is to one of the doctors and he said one has to be a resident.
Any good information would be appreciated.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Ayob3: 8:41am On Aug 29, 2017

amosadamu:
Hi All,
Can anyone help me with contact information for John H Stroger hospital in cook county Illinois. I have called and called, each time they keep transfering me from one person to another. The closest i have come is to one of the doctors and he said one has to be a resident.
Any good information would be appreciated.

Hello Mamas and paps! Please help us out, I have also contacted them but to no avail... we need a detailed invoice of the cost of birth i.e Hospital, OB, Pediatric et.c in Chicago IL, God bless you all

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Tanny01: 9:11am On Aug 29, 2017

Good morning everyone. Thank you all for your contributions on this platform. It has really educated me. Pls I need advise. I plan to deliver my baby in the us. Michigan precisely. That is where have got a relative . So I managed to get a doctor and a letter from him but it wasn't detailed and it didn't carry the hospital fees. I went to the embassy but was not given. Can't really phantom why cos I went with my husband. The only doc she checked was the doctor's letter and she asked if that was all and she typed and typed and gave me blue letter. I Dnt know whr I went wrong . I sha later called the hospital and Dey sent me a mail for their fees. Pls now my question should I try again with the doctor's letter and hospital mail? When re applying should I choose b2 while my husband chooses b1/b2? And indicate childbirth and vacation? Or we both choose b2 again. Also do you think it could also be because I declared in the form I was corper?could that be a problem? Thank u

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by peace004: 9:39am On Aug 29, 2017

Tanny01:
Good morning everyone. Thank you all for your contributions on this platform. It has really educated me. Pls I need advise. I plan to deliver my baby in the us. Michigan precisely. That is where have got a relative . So I managed to get a doctor and a letter from him but it wasn't detailed and it didn't carry the hospital fees. I went to the embassy but was not given. Can't really phantom why cos I went with my husband. The only doc she checked was the doctor's letter and she asked if that was all and she typed and typed and gave me blue letter. I Dnt know whr I went wrong . I sha later called the hospital and Dey sent me a mail for their fees. Pls now my question should I try again with the doctor's letter and hospital mail? When re applying should I choose b2 while my husband chooses b1/b2? And indicate childbirth and vacation? Or we both choose b2 again. Also do you think it could also be because I declared in the form I was corper?could that be a problem? Thank u

Please write your transcript with the V.O then you can get good advice and others can learn from it.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Tanny01: 10:12am On Aug 29, 2017

Here is how the interview went
Vo- gm
Both replied - gm
Vo - passports please
Vo - why do u wanna travel to the us
Me - to have our baby
Vo - which state ?
Me - Michigan
Vo - what do you do
Me - told her my occupation . Wanted to explain am almost done with Nysc but she just said ohh ok
Vo - asked my husband what he does too
He answered
Vo - asked hubby what his company does
DH - answered
VO -how long
We answered , me 3 months , him 4 weeks
Vo - asked how I knew about the hopistal
Me - told her thru extensive research and spoke with the doctor and am satisfied with my findings
Vo - do u have a doctor's correspondence
Me - handed the paper to her . The paper is from the doctor only indicated his fees
Vo - is this all
Me - answered yes
Vo - do u have a budget prepared
Me - I Dnt but I know all wat I budget to do
Vo -types types types
Handed blue letter .
So I Presumed it's because the letter didn't carry hospital fees . And because I didn't present a budget. Pls any advise on what to do before I areapply? I have a mail from the hospital now explaining their fees. With the same letter , would that suffice? Thank u

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by julzz(f): 10:40am On Aug 29, 2017

February 2018 L.A bound mums Biko let's rub mind

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by boladan(f): 11:28am On Aug 29, 2017

cutieb:
Hello house!
I have shared visa and Poe experience so it's time to share my birthing experience.
I stayed in Michigan till a week to my EDD before I left for Chicago
I had my LO on Wednesday 19th of July in Chicago. A day after delivery my LO's birth certificate was ready but cldnt get it till after I was discharged (I fast tracked it).I was discharged on Friday evening..went to vital records to get the BC. Had an appointment with the paediatrician On Tuesday after I was discharged and LO was certified okay...I got a fit to fly for my LO from the paediatrician cos I was gonna travel to NY and domestic airlines need certification for infants less than 14days to fly. Went back to Michigan on weds.

Called Qatar airways Customer Care to get my LO ticket and was charged $150.(note that I got my ticket from wakanow but booked LO directly)
Hubby mailed notarized form thru FedEx (I was very disappointed in their service) after several calls to them I eventually got the package on Saturday after which I left for the airport to board plane to NY.

On Monday I went to NY passport office very early as walk in and I met a very long queue...eventually after 5hrs I made it in and my passport was processed for $165 I waited to collect it...left there around 9pm. On Tuesday I sent a mail for visa on on arrival to the immigration and got a reply after 5 hrs..
On Wednesday, Got to the airport checked in all my over weight luggage (3 big luggages 2 for me and 1 for baby) no extra charges the guy was too nice, checked in baby stroller and car seat and my supposed overweight hand luggage..lol...
Had 9 hrs layover at Doha was lodged in a hotel...slept for 3hrs before we were taken back to the airport..got to naija on Friday morn..got my luggage and went to the visa on arrival section...paid $200 and I was given change of $10 lol...
I left NY exactly 14 days(2weeks) after LO arrival.
We are doing great...just adapting to this no light country again..lol..
Thanks everyone who helped out in this journey.. o appreciate you all.. God bless

Hello cutieb
i think you can guide me on how to prepare, am planning on having my baby in Chicago.please can you avail me of your budget sheet and hospital correspondence which you presented during the interview? and also the details of the hospital you used in chicago with the breakdown of all the fees you paid. My email is ayindeomobola@gmail.com. please kindly send them to my email. Stay blessed.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by iphiechuks: 11:50am On Aug 29, 2017

Tanny01:
Here is how the interview went
Vo- gm
Both replied - gm
Vo - passports please
Vo - why do u wanna travel to the us
Me - to have our baby
Vo - which state ?
Me - Michigan
Vo - what do you do
Me - told her my occupation . Wanted to explain am almost done with Nysc but she just said ohh ok
Vo - asked my husband what he does too
He answered
Vo - asked hubby what his company does
DH - answered
VO -how long
We answered , me 3 months , him 4 weeks
Vo - asked how I knew about the hopistal
Me - told her thru extensive research and spoke with the doctor and am satisfied with my findings
Vo - do u have a doctor's correspondence
Me - handed the paper to her . The paper is from the doctor only indicated his fees
Vo - is this al[/b]l
Me - answered yes
Vo - [b]do u have a budget prepared
Me - I Dnt but I know all wat I budget to do
Vo -types types types
Handed blue letter .
So I Presumed it's because the letter didn't carry hospital fees . And because I didn't present a budget. Pls any advise on what to do before I areapply? I have a mail from the hospital now explaining their fees. With the same letter , would that suffice? Thank u

Search for a sample budget sheet here and get a comprehensive doc/hospital correspondences where you have all their cost details and re-apply, I feel you will be fine.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Oluwakorede5: 1:11pm On Aug 29, 2017

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Pompoms(f): 1:16pm On Aug 29, 2017

fiyray:
Hello everyone,

My name is Ola, am new on the platform but been following NLand for years. Please this is urgent and would highly appreciate if i can get positive response ASAP.
Can any one kindly recommend a good O&G doctor from Northside hospital in Atlanta or from any good hospital in Atlanta and a place to rent also in Atlanta. Am suppose to travel first week in October to have my baby in Texas my POE is Chicago, however am changing my itinerary.
Regards

Call Northside Hospital (number on their website) and you'll be given a list of doctors you can use. Just sift through. I'm also looking for cheap accomodation in Atl. Try bookings.com.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by amosadamu: 3:03pm On Aug 29, 2017

Supernaturalone:
What's with other states? A friend if mine had hers 2 weeks ago in Chicago (Cook County) at 38 weeks

Hi Supernaturalone
I would like to ask if you have the contact details for John H stroger hospital. I have tried without any luck.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Coquette86(f): 3:06pm On Aug 29, 2017

Hello everyone...please I'd like to make an enquiry about Visa on arrival. How long after sending the email to apply should I expect a response? Thank you plenty.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Vlesparza: 3:27pm On Aug 29, 2017

fasttrack:

Some parts of Houston is fine. Just that all stores are closed, but am very certain once the airport is open then you 'll be fine

Prayers going out to all affected by Hurricane Harvey in Houston. El Paso, TX awaiting the arrival of as many as 1500 evacuees. If you are headed from Houston to El Paso, please contact a hospital before your arrival to assure you will be accepted.

http://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/texasregion/2017/08/28/area-police-sheriff-officers-headed-houston-el-paso-prepares-evacuees/608412001/?hootPostID=a771ced4dd056414f5111bafae367ae2

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by mademade: 3:33pm On Aug 29, 2017

fiyray:
Hello everyone,

My name is Ola, am new on the platform but been following NLand for years. Please this is urgent and would highly appreciate if i can get positive response ASAP.
Can any one kindly recommend a good O&G doctor from Northside hospital in Atlanta or from any good hospital in Atlanta and a place to rent also in Atlanta. Am suppose to travel first week in October to have my baby in Texas my POE is Chicago, however am changing my itinerary.
Avoid Chicago POE by all means
Regards

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