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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Yels: 11:54pm On May 18, 2018
Yels:


I applied for a us visa (b1/b2) alongside my family in 2016 and got the visa. At the visa interview i, i was honest about the purpose of my visit being vacation and childbirth. After bring cross examined by the vo, i was issued the visa with my wife and two year old daughter.
In 2017, i visited the US and stayed for two weeks as i had to return back to Nigeria while my wife & daughter stayed back for 11weeks to birth our 2nd child. We had indicated during the visa interview that i will be staying for two weeks while my wife and daughter would stay for 11weeks. We had our child in US and paid our medical bills fully and obtained receipts for them.
I recently applied for drop box to renew our visas which expired recently. I got a 221g visa follow up appointment (yellow form) requesting we reappear for an interview with a visa interview with a vo. Please what could be the reason for the interview and do i need do at the interview?

Anticipating your kind response

Fred
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In the spirit of giving back to the house, i have decided to give a brief of my 221g interview (together with my wife n child) at the US Embassy last week.

The first question from the VO was an enquiry on how many kids i have. Next she sought to clarify if i had a child in the US last year and I answered in the affirmative. So she pressed for the baby’s birth certificate and my itemized bill of payments. I showed her the baby’s birth certificate and tried presenting hospital/Physician/Pediatrician’s receipts but she insisted on the itemized bill of payments. I insisted that it was all we were given. She then enquired on what i do, my wife’s occupation, what i earn and my mission. My wife and I responded individually and informed her we ARE ON A SIMILAR PURPOSE AS THE PREVIOUS (CHILDBIRTH) and intend using the same facility we used in the past.
After much check on the screen and typing ensued by a long silence (killing suspense) she issued us the
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.....White form with much relief to us. It was all God.

Many thanks � to Ozycyx & Fyorgyn for your valuable advice.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ozymes: 11:55pm On May 18, 2018
Through Doctores
Iyaboonibipe:


Did u use del sol med center or used them through doctores para ti
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by iwuoahsamuels: 1:48am On May 19, 2018
If you are in Houston and plan to shop from babies r urs or toys are urs. They are closing shop in less than 14days

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Springdance: 8:35am On May 19, 2018
chloe00:
Hi springdance please can I email you to get info on your paediatrician and doctor. Thank you

Hi Chloe00, you can email me.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Coh15: 1:48pm On May 19, 2018
Please can anyone help on this questions.


Good day everyone ,

Please can someone help out. I'm making enquiries on NYC hospitals and I have noticed that most hospitals have a "regular baby nursery " as part of their maternity breakdown cost besides hospital charge , doctors fees etc.

Please for those who have birthed in NYC or have answers what does this mean? Is this important or is this the paedistrican fees
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 1:54pm On May 19, 2018
I am in dare need of affordable hospitals in NYC.Please for those that have birthed there,can you assist with the information.Thank you in advance.

Coh15:
Please can anyone help on this questions.


Good day everyone ,

Please can someone help out. I'm making enquiries on NYC hospitals and I have noticed that most hospitals have a "regular baby nursery " as part of their maternity breakdown cost besides hospital charge , doctors fees etc.

Please for those who have birthed in NYC or have answers what does this mean? Is this important or is this the paedistrican fees
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Eilenora: 6:36pm On May 19, 2018
Same here oooo. I don do research tire. All d ones am seein are 8k and above for hosp alone
essyb2002:
I am in dare need of affordable hospitals in NYC.Please for those that have birthed there,can you assist with the information.Thank you in advance.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by cindermum: 8:24pm On May 19, 2018
Hospitals in newyork aren't affordable. Maybe u should consider newjersey. At least you will still get like $7500 for everything in total. As for NY Ur budget has to be around 11k+. However, you can contact kings county hospital in Brooklyn. They may give you some discounts if you walk in and they strike out some things for you. Wish you all d best.


Eilenora:
Same here oooo. I don do research tire. All d ones am seein are 8k and above for hosp alone

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 8:53pm On May 19, 2018
Springdance:


Hi Chloe00, you can email me.
Thank you
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Coh15: 10:06pm On May 19, 2018
Hi Cindermum
Contacted kings county hospital and I was given a bill of 14k. NYC state hospitals aren't cheap.



cindermum:
Hospitals in newyork aren't affordable. Maybe u should consider newjersey. At least you will still get like $7500 for everything in total. As for NY Ur budget has to be around 11k+. However, you can contact kings county hospital in Brooklyn. They may give you some discounts if you walk in and they strike out some things for you. Wish you all d best.


Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by godash(m): 10:37pm On May 19, 2018
Springdance:


Hi Chloe00, you can email me.

Hi @springdance, I just emailed you. Hoping to learn more about your Visa on Arrival experience from start to finish. Thanks.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by cindermum: 10:52pm On May 19, 2018
Nope they are not lol. If you consider NJ, the hosp might just B an HR drive from your location.

Coh15:
Hi Cindermum
Contacted kings county hospital and I was given a bill of 14k. NYC state hospitals aren't cheap.



Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nobody: 11:39am On May 20, 2018
Mamas that used Houston Northwest Medical centre please how did you deal with the paediatrician aspect , please I’ll like to know because I’m trying to make a decision

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by debi: 1:46pm On May 20, 2018
Cov,I will be in Chicago by June 22,pls feed me in about the accommodation you have,I don't mind sharing
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by debi: 1:55pm On May 20, 2018
Hi covbrand,am really interested,my email is mariambalogun20155@gmail.com
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by onyotse(f): 5:38pm On May 20, 2018
chloe00:
Mamas that used Houston Northwest Medical centre please how did you deal with the paediatrician aspect , please I’ll like to know because I’m trying to make a decision
I want to know also too

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by KaraDanvers(f): 10:56pm On May 20, 2018
Vlesparza:


UMC is a state-funded hospital and recently revised its prices. The Doctor's fees are not listed and frequently total over $3000 since there is no contract saying how much you will be charged.
Thanks a lot sir. I really appreciate.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Tripletmom: 3:58am On May 21, 2018
Hello house,
Pls to mum dat did LO naija passport,did u go along with the 2 passport photograph or it was done dere.
Abeg,answer me bfor i go waste 15$
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by feddy27: 9:01am On May 21, 2018
freshdad:
kindly share with us the outcome. I heard a funny story about dropbox being cancelled, even though i argued with the fellow that it has not.

submitted on Friday. waiting for the passport to be sent back

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Graceinme: 12:17pm On May 21, 2018
I was really hoping to post my successful transcript here as I have read all post from part 1 till date and thoroughly prepared. All I keep seeing today was blue papers flying everywhere even the elderly pple, students going to study and couple with kids going for summer were not left out. Interview was for 8.30.

Vo. Pls give me few minutes I will be back shortly
Me. Was even happy using d opportunity to place my doc well and ready for drilling after standing for like 40mins.
Vo. Okie pls can i have ur passport
Me. Handed it over with a smile
Vo. Can see you are going to Virginia, y are u going there.
Me. Am expecting my first child and would love to have my baby in d US.
VO. How long will u be staying
ME. 8weeks, i booked a reservation with Bleep suite, would u like to see my bookings
VO. No I won't be needing that
VO. Have u travelled out of Nigeria
ME. Yes, i have been to the UK, Ghana and Rep of beniIn, was already bringing my old passport and he stretches to collect it. He went thru it and asked.
VO. Why were u in d UK
ME. Vacation and attended my cousins wedding, went further to tell him about Ghana trip that it was work related and Rep of benin
VO. That's Okie, what does your dh do
ME. He works with bleep telecoms network, manager bleep dept, i have his introduction letter and pay slips would u like to see.
VO. Okie, do you have statement?
ME. Yes, bringing them out. I also have my budget sheet would u want to see too
VO. No, how much do your have there.
ME. 14370 dollars for all expenses inclusive of 7310 dollars for my medical bills
VO. He went thru the payslip and acct statement. The acct statement is my dh statement as my sponsor with 6.3m naira reflecting his monthly salary of 477k also With his cooperative statement showing about 4m naira. No lump sum in the gtb statement just salary and rent received from tenants which isn't a lump sum.
VO. Am sorry blah blah, the blue paper showed up.

Note. I wasnt asked anything about my work, and i even tried telling him i have my bill from doctor and correspondence but he wasn't ready to see atall.
Pls gurus in the house am confused and devastated, thought I was going to aggressively get my visa as I was confident and well prepared. Meanwhile my dh 6months statement wasnt bulky, has just 4pages. Could this be the reason?
Pls is there any possibility of still getting a closer date? Are pple still cancelling appointment so closer date could pop up. And even expedite appointment these days isnt favourable���� pls do i have hope like this. Edd is mid July.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by OmoBendel24: 12:42pm On May 21, 2018
Graceinme:
I was really hoping to post my successful transcript here as I have read all post from part 1 till date and thoroughly prepared. All I keep seeing today was blue papers flying everywhere even the elderly pple, students going to study and couple with kids going for summer were not left out. Interview was for 8.30.

Vo. Pls give me few minutes I will be back shortly
Me. Was even happy using d opportunity to place my doc well and ready for drilling after standing for like 40mins.
Vo. Okie pls can i have ur passport
Me. Handed it over with a smile
Vo. Can see you are going to Virginia, y are u going there.
Me. Am expecting my first child and would love to have my baby in d US.
VO. How long will u be staying
ME. 8weeks, i booked a reservation with Bleep suite, would u like to see my bookings
VO. No I won't be needing that
VO. Have u travelled out of Nigeria
ME. Yes, i have been to the UK, Ghana and Rep of beniIn, was already bringing my old passport and he stretches to collect it. He went thru it and asked.
VO. Why were u in d UK
ME. Vacation and attended my cousins wedding, went further to tell him about Ghana trip that it was work related and Rep of benin
VO. That's Okie, what does your dh do
ME. He works with bleep telecoms network, manager bleep dept, i have his introduction letter and pay slips would u like to see.
VO. Okie, do you have statement?
ME. Yes, bringing them out. I also have my budget sheet would u want to see too
VO. No, how much do your have there.
ME. 14370 dollars for all expenses inclusive of 7310 dollars for my medical bills
VO. He went thru the payslip and acct statement. The acct statement is my dh statement as my sponsor with 6.3m naira reflecting his monthly salary of 477k also With his cooperative statement showing about 4m naira. No lump sum in the gtb statement just salary and rent received from tenants which isn't a lump sum.
VO. Am sorry blah blah, the blue paper showed up.

Note. I wasnt asked anything about my work, and i even tried telling him i have my bill from doctor and correspondence but he wasn't ready to see atall.
Pls gurus in the house am confused and devastated, thought I was going to aggressively get my visa as I was confident and well prepared. Meanwhile my dh 6months statement wasnt bulky, has just 4pages. Could this be the reason?
Pls is there any possibility of still getting a closer date? Are pple still cancelling appointment so closer date could pop up. And even expedite appointment these days isnt favourable���� pls do i have hope like this. Edd is mid July.


Genuinely, you tried, can't see a clear shortcoming just yet, especially if nothing of note is missing from this transcript. 477k times twelve is just a little over your budget for this mission. You should somehow have taken advantage somewhere on the interview to let the VO know trip's sponsorship is joint and by extension pass info that household income is more than 477k once yours is included.


Budget sheet, doctor and hospital correspondence should have been stylishly submitted together. Intro letter for hubby and proof of what you do should have gone together too.

Over the weekend, I saw a June date open in a flash, then it moved to another date in August and off they went, disappeared. So, all hope isn't lost, give it a try with both expedited and maybe personal hunt. Just work on and be sure of a new approach for your next interview, all the best.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Graceinme: 12:57pm On May 21, 2018
Thank you muchos for your response, i tried slipping in budget sheet that was when he ask for the figure on it and i told him. Also i was about passing DH introduction letter and payslips I was about joining it with correspondence but he noticed and declined d corresp.

I guess next time like u said i will join my statement with DH to show income is more than 477k. Am really praying I can get to schedule soon. Thanks once again.

OmoBendel24:


Genuinely, you tried, can't see a clear shortcoming just yet, especially if nothing of note is missing from this transcript. 477k times twelve is just a little over your budget for this mission. You should somehow have taken advantage somewhere on the interview to let the VO know trip's sponsorship is joint and by extension pass info that household income is more than 477k once yours is included.


Budget sheet, doctor and hospital correspondence should have been stylishly submitted together. Intro letter for hubby and proof of what you do should have gone together too.

Over the weekend, I saw a June date open in a flash, then it moved to another date in August and off they went, disappeared. So, all hope isn't lost, give it a try with both expedited and maybe personal hunt. Just work on and be sure of a new approach for your next interview, all the best.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by ibukunpops(f): 1:48pm On May 21, 2018
I honestly feel this isnt your fault at all, there has been alot of Blue paper in the last couple of months, i have told people i know to not apply now as it has been crazy.

You did try your best and the funds seems reasonable to me.

All the best as you try to get another date, just keep checking and you might be lucky.

Just ensure to go with your own statement to show you are also paying part of the budget.

Graceinme:
I was really hoping to post my successful transcript here as I have read all post from part 1 till date and thoroughly prepared. All I keep seeing today was blue papers flying everywhere even the elderly pple, students going to study and couple with kids going for summer were not left out. Interview was for 8.30.

Vo. Pls give me few minutes I will be back shortly
Me. Was even happy using d opportunity to place my doc well and ready for drilling after standing for like 40mins.

Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by AdomMum: 2:00pm On May 21, 2018
Tripletmom:
Hello house,
Pls to mum dat did LO naija passport,did u go along with the 2 passport photograph or it was done dere.
Abeg,answer me bfor i go waste 15$
I took 2 passport photographs there. I don't remember seeing anywhere pictures can be taken around the embassy (i'm assuming the Naija embassy at DC is where you are referring to). It is pricey for just 2 passport photographs but better to have them ready than to have your time delayed because of them.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by IncredibleWest: 2:16pm On May 21, 2018
Hello house,

Giving back to the platform. Every post here counts, so I want to thank everyone. DW and MIL went for interview on Friday.
MIL already been to US twice, but Visa has expired.

VO - Good Morning
DW - Hello Good morning
VO - Passports please...
DW - Here *passes passport*
VO - Oh, I see you have been to the US before
DW - No I haven't, my mum has *checks both passports again*
MIL – Yes, I have been to US twice and also to the UK
VO - turns to DW So, why are you going to the US?
DW - Vacation and childbirth
VO - *types* So you're married?
DW - Yes, would you like to see my marriage certificate?
VO - No, that won't be necessary *types*
VO -Where does your DH work?
VO - What exactly does he do?
DW - He's *bleeep bleeep bleep* His roles are *bleep*
VO - So how long do you intend to stay?
DW - 2 months for myself and 2 weeks for my mum
VO- Have you travelled before?
DW - Yes, I have been to the UK for my masters, South Africa for Research Studies, and I have also been to Cameroon and UAE for vacation.
VO - Do you have an idea how much this will cost?
DW - Yes, for VB plus other expenses about 13,000. While CSB and other expenses will cost about 15,000
VO - Do you have a bank statement for me?
DW - Yes, here it is *passes account statement, budget sheet and hotel reservation*
VO - *Checks, types*....... Pulls out white paper. Your visa has been approved........

Aunty said she didn't hear the rest.
This platform has been helpful, thank you all very much.

Advice: Pray for favour, be prepared for any questions in no particular order. Also, be bold and smart when talking, and lastly again pray for favour.

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Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ann2016: 2:25pm On May 21, 2018
OmoBendel24:


Genuinely, you tried, can't see a clear shortcoming just yet, especially if nothing of note is missing from this transcript. 477k times twelve is just a little over your budget for this mission. You should somehow have taken advantage somewhere on the interview to let the VO know trip's sponsorship is joint and by extension pass info that household income is more than 477k once yours is included.


Budget sheet, doctor and hospital correspondence should have been stylishly submitted together. Intro letter for hubby and proof of what you do should have gone together too.

Over the weekend, I saw a June date open in a flash, then it moved to another date in August and off they went, disappeared. So, all hope isn't lost, give it a try with both expedited and maybe personal hunt. Just work on and be sure of a new approach for your next interview, all the best.

hello dear, was it at midnight you saw the june date ? I've been checking endlessly for a date cos my edd is June and I was denied last month. so far noting yet , really starting to give up�
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ojugunrege(f): 2:31pm On May 21, 2018
hello house,
please how exactly does this visa on arrival application work?

I sent the application with all the required attachments within the last 24 hours & I am yet to get any mail. not even the 'received' mail. I thought that was like an autoreply acknowledging receipt of my application?

for the approval letter, when will that arrive?
I'm getting quite edgy 'cos I do not have time again. Someone please help!!!
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Graceinme: 2:48pm On May 21, 2018
Thank you...i have been seeing a lot of rejection in d last 2months too on this thread but didnt let it discourage me as i was hoping I will have a diff story. Guess God's plan for me, however I will try my best if can get a closer date. It's just demeaning walahi.

[quote author=ibukunpops post=67748817]I honestly feel this isnt your fault at all, there has been alot of Blue paper in the last couple of months, i have told people i know to not apply now as it has been crazy.

You did try your best and the funds seems reasonable to me.
Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Graceinme: 2:51pm On May 21, 2018
Have u paid for another interview?? Am planning to pay for another fee but thinking if per adv if no closer date and expedite doesnt work wont it be a waste of money...
Ann2016:


hello dear, was it at midnight you saw the june date ? I've been checking endlessly for a date cos my edd is June and I was denied last month. so far noting yet , really starting to give up�

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