overlord77:


How do you know this, VO told you or you made an inquiry and it was highlighted?
I have always advocated for what's the true picture of things and not assumptions but if you have proofs of this, do share. We put so much mystery around this whole visa thing.

nnamdi365:
Hello guys, please anyone with useful information on interview rescheduling as we got April 10th for a follow up interview but due for February, 2019.

overlord77:


How do you know this, VO told you or you made an inquiry and it was highlighted?
I have always advocated for what's the true picture of things and not assumptions but if you have proofs of this, do share. We put so much mystery around this whole visa thing.

Madriel:
Thanks for your replies this far. To clarify my question;

I already have a valid visa. I got it at a time when I was not pregnant. I actually want to do the water birth and it's only available at birth centers.
Has anyone had their baby at a birth centre? What do I expect at Poe? I plan to pay ahead of time.

chibertha:
You can't reschedule a follow up interview after picking a date.

Ruthina000:
I guess she meant appointment rescheduling

NicoleObi:
Dear House,

Please help.

Can the notary at the US embassy be done before the birth of the baby? Or must it be after the birth of the baby? Would they need the baby's birth date of birth during the Notary process at the embassy?

Your urgent reaponse will be highly appreciated.

Thank u

Ruthina000:
It's okay if you want it at a birth centre....
You can go on with it, no fears....
Yes, most atimes, only birth centres do the water birth thingy and it's fun.....

Ruthina000:
Be it birth centre or hospital, VO doesn't frown at any.
Provided you want to give birth. You can either use a birth centre or an hospital.
A colleague of mine was issued her visa and gave birth in a birth centre in US. In fact, according to her, she was given special treatment more like the hospitals.....
It's basically for birth....... So far, your intentions aren't away from giving birth...
Thanks for shedding more light Overload77.

overlord77:


How do you know this, VO told you or you made an inquiry and it was highlighted?
I have always advocated for what's the true picture of things and not assumptions but if you have proofs of this, do share. We put so much mystery around this whole visa thing.

Ruthina000:
It's okay if you want it at a birth centre....
You can go on with it, no fears....
Yes, most atimes, only birth centres do the water birth thingy and it's fun.....

Mamaroon:


dear overlord77 sir....with much respect....... i've noticed your posts on the chicago POE issue and now birth centres.....

just thought to mention that none of these things are an exact science. NL is all about people's experiences.....even the US visa process appears to be about the VO's experiences and perspective....when we make statements based on the expereince of 90% of the people here...the experience of the majority may differ from yours...you being in the 10%...but it would be wise to heed advise from the majority...unless otherwise directed by own's intuition or divinely.....

a case in point is being called for interview 221g after dropbox application....i'm sure there is a 10% who scaled through drop box after childbirth without being called for interview.....but 90% are asked to appear at Walter Carrington or whatever the abuja equivalent is.....an objective mama will be careless to ignore this.

So...... i make bold to say again....if you don't have liver...mountain faith....and serious confidence....please my sisters don't "near" ORD aka Chicago or birth centre.

and if you can afford it...just go for a more expensive hospital and avoid this recent renewal drama.

PS: just my opinion and perspective o....i may well be wrong......

MamaOO:

This is bad advise. If you’ve been on this thread for long, you’ll know that people have been denied visas or renewal based on the use or potential use of birthing centers.

If I remember correctly,[b] one person was asked why she wanted to travel thousands of Mike's, just to go and use a birthing center? And if things go south (which it oftentimes does)you’ll end up at the hospital you were avoiding anyways, with higher bills cos of complications. So what’s the point?

chibertha:
I have tried to give you answers note most are from the USA Visa website and first hand information

babestell:
hello everyone


currently in Houston.

I flew Air France at 35 weeks 4 days. flight was uneventful. economy from Lagos to Paris, upgraded to premium from Paris to Houston. the premium is a bit more comfortable than economy but Air France isn't know for its comfort sha. I wasn't asked for fit to fly in Lagos or paris

POE experience was a breeze, we landed Thursday 8th Nov the line at the border wasn't long but there weren't plenty officers on duty. I stayed on the line for 1 hr plus before it got to my turn. the guy asked me if I had a doctor and my payment plan. I showed him the mail correspondence and the receipt of deposit. asked if we had food, we said yes he mentioned egusi and crayfish and we said yes. na so he stamp us in.

there is this blueish form they give on the plane where you declare currency and foodstuff. apparently George Bush airport doesn't use it again.

so waiting for my first dr appointment and the birth of my LO

Ruthina000:
Well, i don't think so. This is because I know some that have given birth in birthcentres. MamaOO, if I don't know I won't be saying it here.
But all well and good, let the person make her decision. It's just one of those normal questions of VO, you just have to state your intentions so far you don't have a high risk pregnancy except you're deceiving yourself.
Good morning guys.

Ruthina000:
It's okay if you want it at a birth centre....
You can go on with it, no fears....
Yes, most atimes, only birth centres do the water birth thingy and it's fun.....

Reine22:
Misleading.

Simplicity01:
In the spirit of giving back. I went to Abuja for my interview on Wednesday.

The interview took less than 2 mins and We were denied. They didn't even check our documents at all.

Just 3 questions and she gave us the pink paper.

Question: Where do you work? What do you earn? Where have you been to? Why the US and not UK (Hubby work with Uk here in Nigeria and we both had our masters in the UK).

That is all. I really do not know where we went wrong though. I have decided to apply again but the date is the problem. If you have any idea of what we can do to get another close date. I will really appreciate.

We have all documents updated, Dr's fee paid, accommodation paid and bank statements of both showing good fund.

Thank you

dere5:

Do a search of birth centers on this thread then come back and comment again

Sparkle1515:
Lie lie I put it to you that you don’t know anyone that has used birth centers..you just want to be seen and heard on this thread and we have seen you ..i pity anyone who heeds to this clueless person idea/opinion..OYO is your case

Madriel:
Hello all.

Does anyone have info about going to deliver at a birthing center as against a hospital?
Please assist. Thanks!

Madriel:
Thank you all so much for your responses. I do appreciate and will make a decision based on all I've read.