edmasta01:


Aye88.....God bless you abundantly for this. I sincerely appreciate your comment and I just checked and got some hospital names. Will check them out soon.

I bet it took a few seconds! Goodluck with your search. My point exactly regarding research

edmasta01:


Dont knock someone's decision without understanding their circumstances in total.

Tell us why we should not talk again. It's ur cash, ur decision...

edmasta01:


When My Child grows up, he or she will be entitled to foreign earned income exclusion. You should read up: https://brighttax.com/blog/the-foreign-earned-income-exclusion-everything-you-need-to-know

You made it sound like....i shouldn't be ambitious to give birth in the USA because my child automatically will have a UK passport.

It's my choice to go give birth in the USA even when I can get the same service in the UK for free. Same way it's anybody's choice to decide to leave Nigeria to give birth in the USA. My choice does not need to make sense to you. Na my money I go spend na!

Tell me you won't give anything to have your child have both a UK and US passport if you can...sigh!

If Nigeria is Britain.. Omo.. Many folks won't be going to America for citizenship. I know that.

edmasta01:


When My Child grows up, he or she will be entitled to foreign earned income exclusion. You should read up: https://brighttax.com/blog/the-foreign-earned-income-exclusion-everything-you-need-to-know

You made it sound like....i shouldn't be ambitious to give birth in the USA because my child automatically will have a UK passport.

It's my choice to go give birth in the USA even when I can get the same service in the UK for free. Same way it's anybody's choice to decide to leave Nigeria to give birth in the USA. My choice does not need to make sense to you. Na my money I go spend na!

Tell me you won't give anything to have your child have both a UK and US passport if you can...sigh!

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your miracle baby. I can relate totally to how you feel right now, please take great care of madam oh.. we will also rejoice with you after the safe delivery .

Now, the point @justwise and co. were trying to bring out is a highly contested view on double taxtion for US citizens..( read part 3&4..for more details). Infact, the consenus then was that FACTA is even already at work in Nigeria due to bilateral argreement with USA and we parents of American children should prepare for the taxation once they become of age. We also had someone who was in your unique situation as well, can't remember how that ended up. (use the earch engine for answers on what to say at POE from past experience..)

So my advise to you at this point in time, ignore any comment which may seem rude and distasteful to you at first glance. Most times, it was not meant to be that way. We are a loving family group here, and although sometimes we tend to come off rash and harsh, know that in times of distress we are all ready to assist with our knowledge and experience.

Just my 2 cents. Ciao!

Good day mama and paps, please which does the Doc in the US accepts (test and scan results from General or Private hosptial)

Hi guys! Like you say, in the spirit of giving back, just got into the USA and I had to to do this cos this journey won't have been possible without nairaland.
Had an existing visa I got before I got pregnant, hadn't used it so I sent change of intent and got the generic reply. My aunts and cousins here researched and researched cos I'm going to Colorado. We finally found a very affordable deal (will post the details later) Don't want to post any details here till I go there first.
So I flew virgin at 34wks 5dys, they accepted my fit to fly, flight was uneventful, landed at JFK by 10:15pm. I requested wheelchair and I'm glad I did cos the crowd was insane, finally got to PoE
Cbp: hello what're you here for?
Me: Holiday and to have my baby
Cbp: oh you're having a baby?
Me: yup I am
Cbp: did you inform them when you were collecting the visa
Me: no, cos I wasn't pregnant then but I sent them a mail ( he asked to see it and I gave him)
Cbp: hope you're ready to pay all your bills and I said yup, he said how much do you have?
Me: $7k
Cbp: why colorado?
Me: that's where I have family
Cbp: how did you get the hospital?
Me: myself and my aunts researched and I have my correspondence with the hospital ( bringing out my docs, he said he didn't need to see it)
Cbp: ok please pay all your bills and keep your receipts, all the best with your baby.
Me: thanks.

I declared food but no one stopped me, carried my kaya and disappeared. Big thank you to everyone that contributes here, you guys help out a lot.
I'll post the details of my bills or what it might be when I settle in and finalise plans.

pls can someone pls tell me what maternity center i can get with a 3k dollars budget. beaumont, texas to be precise. i need answers asap.

Nice one,a clear case of only only the cbp has the final say!and that change of intent has its own usefulness..if you can send it,send it

daks01:
Hi guys! Like you say, in the spirit of giving back, just got into the USA and I had to to do this cos this journey won't have been possible without nairaland.
Had an existing visa I got before I got pregnant, hadn't used it so I sent change of intent and got the generic reply. My aunts and cousins here researched and researched cos I'm going to Colorado. We finally found a very affordable deal (will post the details later) Don't want to post any details here till I go there first.
So I flew virgin at 34wks 5dys, they accepted my fit to fly, flight was uneventful, landed at JFK by 10:15pm. I requested wheelchair and I'm glad I did cos the crowd was insane, finally got to PoE
Cbp: hello what're you here for?
Me: Holiday and to have my baby
Cbp: oh you're having a baby?
Me: yup I am
Cbp: did you inform them when you were collecting the visa
Me: no, cos I wasn't pregnant then but I sent them a mail ( he asked to see it and I gave him)
Cbp: hope you're ready to pay all your bills and I said yup, he said how much do you have?
Me: $7k
Cbp: why colorado?
Me: that's where I have family
Cbp: how did you get the hospital?
Me: myself and my aunts researched and I have my correspondence with the hospital ( bringing out my docs, he said he didn't need to see it)
Cbp: ok please pay all your bills and keep your receipts, all the best with your baby.
Me: thanks.

I declared food but no one stopped me, carried my kaya and disappeared. Big thank you to everyone that contributes here, you guys help out a lot.
I'll post the details of my bills or what it might be when I settle in and finalise plans.

i trust you... hopefully you'd retire soon so you can share with us that just started

nefertitiram:


I still have my contacts in the hosp. I still spoke to a financial counsellor when I got the news, and we are the major reason.

Anyways, nothing lasts forever. As you see me so, another package wa lapo mi!

Congratulations on your POE. Seems JFK is always with ease. I wish you safe delivery. You may find it difficult to renew your visa after it expired. God bless you.

daks01:
Hi guys! Like you say, in the spirit of giving back, just got into the USA and I had to to do this cos this journey won't have been possible without nairaland.
Had an existing visa I got before I got pregnant, hadn't used it so I sent change of intent and got the generic reply. My aunts and cousins here researched and researched cos I'm going to Colorado. We finally found a very affordable deal (will post the details later) Don't want to post any details here till I go there first.
So I flew virgin at 34wks 5dys, they accepted my fit to fly, flight was uneventful, landed at JFK by 10:15pm. I requested wheelchair and I'm glad I did cos the crowd was insane, finally got to PoE
Cbp: hello what're you here for?
Me: Holiday and to have my baby
Cbp: oh you're having a baby?
Me: yup I am
Cbp: did you inform them when you were collecting the visa
Me: no, cos I wasn't pregnant then but I sent them a mail ( he asked to see it and I gave him)
Cbp: hope you're ready to pay all your bills and I said yup, he said how much do you have?
Me: $7k
Cbp: why colorado?
Me: that's where I have family
Cbp: how did you get the hospital?
Me: myself and my aunts researched and I have my correspondence with the hospital ( bringing out my docs, he said he didn't need to see it)
Cbp: ok please pay all your bills and keep your receipts, all the best with your baby.
Me: thanks.

I declared food but no one stopped me, carried my kaya and disappeared. Big thank you to everyone that contributes here, you guys help out a lot.
I'll post the details of my bills or what it might be when I settle in and finalise plans.

It depends on the Doctor, ask the doctor what he/she want and do the needful.

Ayob3:
Good day mama and paps, please which does the Doc in the US accepts (test and scan results from General or Private hosptial)

@sparkle1515. Yes the CBP have the final say because your B1/B2 visa covers medical tourism. The CBP will let you in as long as you have doctor appointment and declare that you can foot your bills. (In few cases some CBP may send you back). You have to understand that the CBP will note it on her file that she is not using the visa for the purpose she was issued the visa and that will affect her visa renewal. Change of intent is not on any record with the embassy.

Sparkle1515:
Nice one,a clear case of only only the cbp has the final say!and that change of intent has its own usefulness..if you can send it,send it

[quote author=kristinbaby post=61874577]Congratulations on your POE. Seems JFK is always with ease. I wish you safe delivery. You may find it difficult to renew your visa after it expired. God bless you.



Yeah I have that at the back of my mind. This is my third US visa tho but we'll cross that bridge when we get there.

Until then,let's see how it goes

kristinbaby:
@sparkle1515. Yes the CBP have the final say because your B1/B2 visa covers medical tourism. The CBP will let you in as long as you have doctor appointment and declare that you can foot your bills. (In few cases some CBP may send you back). You have to understand that the CBP will note it on her file that she is not using the visa for the purpose she was issued the visa and that will affect her visa renewal. Change of intent is not on any record with the embassy.

I don't think u need another visa if ur visa is still valid. State your intentions at your POE dear.

Creme7:



Someone help please

kristinbaby:
It depends on the Doctor, ask the doctor what he/she want and do the needful.

Thanks for your response, I really do appreciate. Doc in the US said he accept all test done from Nigeria. Just wanted to be sure if i can tender the one from general hospital.

Big congrats. Would b glad if u share the cost and doctors number. Good luck

kristinbaby:
Congratulations on your POE. Seems JFK is always with ease. I wish you safe delivery. You may find it difficult to renew your visa after it expired. God bless you.

freshdad:
i trust you... hopefully you'd retire soon so you can share with us that just started

Hoping is not a crime.

For me, you can either look at the glass half full or half empty.You are right regarding the tonnes of info here and on the web but I just feel that the information- whether hidden or opened would always get out. When I heard of the hospital and asked on the platform last November, I didn't get a response on the thread and i called the hospital immediately and spoke to a point person who gave me the fees.

Still was not satisfied, I spoke to a friend who lives in the city to help confirm and she did and that was it. Also, on the VOA matter, I did fall mugu by paying for processing, the next day I found out I could do it myself and immediately I told those that I'd shared info with not to pay for it and contact the address themselves. I even shared a format of the letter on the thread.

My point is we may not want to share it on here cos of these agents who feed on peoples' sweat but as long as the sun still comes out, nothing would be hidden under it. So as you rightly said, its everyones' prerogative to do what they like with the information they have.

on a lighter note, madam nef, i still dey your back

baddo:


I totally agree

I would like to thank everyone on this tread for all the information shared. I have benefited in no small way. It is more than enough for anyone who cares to read. I was here live when the mighty VOA was unmasked, prior to that it was almost like a ship in a bottle task to decifer the procedure. Information is valuable and people pay for it. The number of agents here I am sure could easily match the DIY people. If only the DIY guys here were in the majority the current trend of doors closing in less than a year after it was discovered may not be so much of a concern well then again that depends on a constant discovery of these new doors. I can imagine how one would feel if he or she were to discover a place and share only to return back and he or she is told that they have increased cost of service due to high demand.

Number of new doors is directly proportional to the number of people using them.

If you can spend millions on this project, you sure can spend a day or more to read and take notes. For those who will no longer share details especially of new discoveries it is your right. [b]For those who descide to do share it is also your given right as long as it is within the terms and rules of the thread. [/b]

There is a world of info here men.

Yes you can

Ayob3:


Thanks for your response, I really do appreciate. Doc in the US said he accept all test done from Nigeria. Just wanted to be sure if i can tender the one from general hospital.

Hi Ayob3.
As someone stated earlier, it depends on the doctor (and also the hospital the doctor has delivery privileges in...as some doctors accept but sometimes clearly state that their hospitals don't.)
Since your doctor has stated they accept, i'd advice the results are at least the typed kind...as results from most general hospitals in Nigeria (though valid here) are hand-written, which is unacceptable in many places around the world.

Ayob3:
Good day mama and paps, please which does the Doc in the US accepts (test and scan results from General or Private hosptial)

Congrats daks01!
Pls did you need a transit visa, flying Virgin Atlantic...and If you didn't, how long was your stopover pls?

daks01:
Hi guys! Like you say, in the spirit of giving back, just got into the USA and I had to to do this cos this journey won't have been possible without nairaland.
Had an existing visa I got before I got pregnant, hadn't used it so I sent change of intent and got the generic reply. My aunts and cousins here researched and researched cos I'm going to Colorado. We finally found a very affordable deal (will post the details later) Don't want to post any details here till I go there first.
So I flew virgin at 34wks 5dys, they accepted my fit to fly, flight was uneventful, landed at JFK by

Sorry to learn about your refusal ugoguchy!
As adviced by many here, Pls reapply and reapply ASAP!
You are on the side of truth & propriety...you did things properly, as best as you could.
From my 'small' experience, people with valid cases who were turned down mostly are given when they reapply ASAP...it seems to communicate some boldness & confidence as to the credence of your facts & circumstances at being deserving of a visa... #MyOpinion
VOs are human and like all humans, sometimes facts can be misunderstood, not-properly-read etc. A few pages back, someone was called for an interview after DropBox, only to be told she was called in erroneously.
Another VO, would be unwise not to more carefully review the facts at your reapplication.

Secondly, your husband has a valid visa. The strength of one's spouses travel history should also be a plus when reapplying...especially if you are planning to travel together at your planned trip .

Thirdly, the beauty of the truth is consistency of the facts. Don't fall to the temptation to "polish" a few facts based on suggestions here and there... Stick to your story, since it's true

Finally, maybe you should do Lagos.

ugoguchy:
Just did my follow up interview and was denied
Am here to actually rant,because i really dont know why i was been denied,when i got my visa in 2014 the VO asked what i was going to do in the US,we told her we were going for vacation that christmas,which we actually went for,she also asked me if i was pregnant and i told her yes,d next question was if i was going to have my baby in the US ,and i told yes i will and she gave a form with some medical stuffs on it,my visa expired and i applied through drop box and i was called for an interview,the VO asked my longest stay in d US i told her 3months,she asked what i was there for i told her i went to have my baby,she was like did i declare i was going to have my baby during my interview,i told her yes and even showed her d form i was given,she was like yes it shows here i saud i was pregnant but that it not written here that i will have the baby in US,i thought she was trying to pull my legs,i told her i cleared stated that during my last interview and she still insisted is not in her system,asked for my receipts,i gave her all even my zero balance,she typed and asked what i do,i told her,where my DH works i told her and she and gave me the pink form....am just trying to wrap my head around it because i was sincere right from the start and i have all my receipts and zero balance,please who elas has been on this situation should please help me here...we are suppose to go for vacation this Christmas,my hubby got his visa...when can i reapply
Pls help advice @justwise

Curiiuz77:
for anyone who has made the mistake of using medicaid, please is there any way to pay the amount used on medicaid?

Mistake using medicaid? You mean for the mother or for the baby?

Ayob3:
Good day mama and paps, please which does the Doc in the US accepts (test and scan results from General or Private hosptial)

Any. As long as it's not hand written.

freshdad:
For me, you can either look at the glass half full or half empty.You are right regarding the tonnes of info here and on the web but I just feel that the information- whether hidden or opened would always get out. When I heard of the hospital and asked on the platform last November, I didn't get a response on the thread and i called the hospital immediately and spoke to a point person who gave me the fees.

Still was not satisfied, I spoke to a friend who lives in the city to help confirm and she did and that was it. Also, on the VOA matter, I did fall mugu by paying for processing, the next day I found out I could do it myself and immediately I told those that I'd shared info with not to pay for it and contact the address themselves. I even shared a format of the letter on the thread.

My point is we may not want to share it on here cos of these agents who feed on peoples' sweat but as long as the sun still comes out, nothing would be hidden under it. So as you rightly said, its everyones' prerogative to do what they like with the information they have.

on a lighter note, madam nef, i still dey your back

You will grow grey hair if you wait for me. Go and do your research yourself.

sorry guyz iam also desperately in need of help, i just filled the visa renewal form, i have bn sent my confirmation page, but i dont know what next to do, no information about the dropbox, meanwhile i have already gone ahead to click on schedule appointment, what have i or am i doing wrong, does it mean i have to go for another interview

@All ....Hello everyone in the house...pls I have peculiar case and I need urgent response.My wife is due for B1/B2 visa interview this week and we claim to be travelling on Christmas vacation together because I already have visa.Pls advise because we intend that she give birth by February 2018 in US and we may not likely go in December if given the visa because we need enough funds for the possible delivery in February. Does she have to tell the V.O(without been asked) that she is presently pregnant and intends to have the baby next year in the US possibly after the Christmas vacation which we are not likely to?since they say notice of change of intention is not relevant.....

Weperwema:
@All ....Hello everyone in the house...pls I have peculiar case and I need urgent response.My wife is due for B1/B2 visa interview this week and we claim to be travelling on Christmas vacation together because I already have visa.Pls advise because we intend that she give birth by February 2018 in US and we may not likely go in December if given the visa because we need enough funds for the possible delivery in February. Does she have to tell the V.O(without been asked) that she is presently pregnant and intends to have the baby next year in the US possibly after the Christmas vacation which we are not likely to?since they say notice of change of intention is not relevant.....

Yes.

justwise:


Yes.

Hi justwise. Where some one with an existing visa which has been used for the purpose it was gotten for gets pregnant along the line, and applies for another visa in other to clearly declare intention but gets denied, what becomes the status of the pre existing visa?

Such application is it via dropbox or what?
Can such a person be denied at all?
Is there a legal way to declare intention without applying for another visa? Since change of intent letter don't seem to carry much weight again?