Msadesina:

There are several people that has renewed even with the old bill, I'm also waiting to see who renewed with the new bill though it took effect Oct 20th 2017. I'm hopeful we will find someone. The bill is 6,318. Why did you end up with a higher bill?

It looks like the higher the better now, please just request for your itemized bill

NIFES:


Thanks for the feedback.

I paid extra 1K for more hospital visits prior delivery and extra one day stay after delivery.

And please how long did it take before they sent your passport back with the 221g letter stuff?

My application is 2 weeks now and nothing from the embassy yet.

Leez29:
Hello Mommas , hope everyone is doing fine. My trip went on quite smoothly - came in through JFK from Lagos with airfrance . Then took Delta flight to Elpaso through Atlanta, it was quite a tirey journey but glad I went through JFK .
My visa had expired but I dint do Dropbox as I saw from this thread that most people got called for interview so I quietly donated myself for a fresh interview without dropbox to save time and stories .
Using Doctoresparati letter (same I used in 2015 when I had my son) I applied with my sister (since am going with my son and will need help) but she was rejected. So I was scarred to apply for my mum cos of someones experience here as well.
My mum's visa was approved no much question only asked why she was going , my visa page, how many kids and grandkids she had.
When we got to JFK, I showed the officers my son America passport and she asked I join the citizen line and go ahead to do the self machine stuff. I stayed on the line for five mins and the officer asked me only one question - how long are you here for and I told him 3months and he stamped me and said have a nice stay . That was it , no agriculture though I had few food items and had a little below $10k as I dint want to waste time declaring.
I bless God for His favor cos we were treated like we just came back to our country. No hassles , no questions , nothing .
Am in Elpaso now in a very comfy accomodation I secured through airbnb -
Sorry for my long writeup. I wish everyone going for interview and those who have gotten visa a safe trip and safe delivery for all of us. May God grant us favor and above all Wisdom in making any decision.

JMarines:


Finally, congratulations dear.

I have gone through your posts but need a few clarifications:
1) is this your first time going to the US for childbirth? If no, how much was your last bill and what hospital did you use?
2) what’s your current medical budget for this delivery ( is it $11,000 or $15,000)?



My husband and I have decided that I use other hospitals outside Texas in order to get a non discounted bill. I contacted Memorial Herman in Texas previously . My entire medical bill would be about $12,000.
( Hospital bill about $7,000 discounted).
Would you advice I use them or rather present two correspondences( one with $12,000 and another with $15,000?) and then explain my reasons for presenting both?

Dear Nairalanders, please I need your advice.

Leez29:
Hello Mommas , hope everyone is doing fine. My trip went on quite smoothly - came in through JFK from Lagos with airfrance . Then took Delta flight to Elpaso through Atlanta, it was quite a tirey journey but glad I went through JFK .
My visa had expired but I dint do Dropbox as I saw from this thread that most people got called for interview so I quietly donated myself for a fresh interview without dropbox to save time and stories .
Using Doctoresparati letter (same I used in 2015 when I had my son) I applied with my sister (since am going with my son and will need help) but she was rejected. So I was scarred to apply for my mum cos of someones experience here as well.
My mum's visa was approved no much question only asked why she was going , my visa page, how many kids and grandkids she had.
When we got to JFK, I showed the officers my son America passport and she asked I join the citizen line and go ahead to do the self machine stuff. I stayed on the line for five mins and the officer asked me only one question - how long are you here for and I told him 3months and he stamped me and said have a nice stay . That was it , no agriculture though I had few food items and had a little below $10k as I dint want to waste time declaring.
I bless God for His favor cos we were treated like we just came back to our country. No hassles , no questions , nothing .
Am in Elpaso now in a very comfy accomodation I secured through airbnb -
Sorry for my long writeup. I wish everyone going for interview and those who have gotten visa a safe trip and safe delivery for all of us. May God grant us favor and above all Wisdom in making any decision.

NIFES:
Good afternoon everyone;
Please any mama(s) here that used JH Stroger cook county in Chicago for birthing and has/have renewed their visa should please share their experiences as regards this discount or no discount saga.

My Dropbox application is going to 2 weeks now and I have not heard any feedback from the embassy.

My question is, does JH stroger OB- package for self-pay patients qualify as discounted bill?
I paid a total of 7.35k dollars; is till considered to small for normal delivery and red flag in visa renewal.
This suspense is annoying and unfair.
Please help shed some light on this.

Thanks all.

folmus:


why are you not optimistic. At least keep your hope high for now.

Lankesolanke:
I used John stroger 2016 and I did drop box January and I was granted with no interview..Stroger was pretty low 2016 and it gave me concern and I also foolishly collected milk cos I didn’t know it was illegal..thought it was once,this also gave me concern.i asked a friend of mine to go to d Wic office and ask if I could pay for the baby milk I collected then..they said it had nothing to do with immigration ,travel bla bla .i accepted in good faith.
I didn’t apply for drop box with my hubby ,I wanted him to apply first cos I was pretty convinced I was gonna get called for interview.He was granted,this was November.Two months after I applied for my own drop box,I almost opted for reapplying so I can go for interview and save myself the headache.Lo and behold I was granted this visa via drop box
I hope this ease the tension in the house.
I didn’t drop my transcript cos I have been a lik bit indisposed as I am expecting my third child
Best wishes to us all....

NIFES:


Really!!!
This is comforting.
Thanks for sharing.

Please how long did it take between submission and getting your passport back?
I thought 3 working days was the norm...

TheMrsE:


Hi Dear, Please what hospital are you using in el paso? around how much are you paying per month in the airbnb? I am going to the same el paso this month and want to use your format since everything went so smoothly. Please help.

Lankesolanke:
I used John stroger 2016 and I did drop box January and I was granted with no interview..Stroger was pretty low 2016 and it gave me concern and I also foolishly collected milk cos I didn’t know it was illegal..thought it was once,this also gave me concern.i asked a friend of mine to go to d Wic office and ask if I could pay for the baby milk I collected then..they said it had nothing to do with immigration ,travel bla bla .i accepted in good faith.
I didn’t apply for drop box with my hubby ,I wanted him to apply first cos I was pretty convinced I was gonna get called for interview.He was granted,this was November.Two months after I applied for my own drop box,I almost opted for reapplying so I can go for interview and save myself the headache.Lo and behold I was granted this visa via drop box
I hope this ease the tension in the house.
I didn’t drop my transcript cos I have been a lik bit indisposed as I am expecting my third child
Best wishes to us all....

NIFES:


Really!!!
This is comforting.
Thanks for sharing.

Please how long did it take between submission and getting your passport back?
I thought 3 working days was the norm...

Aisha90:
Good day ma,did you include your bills when you applied via dropbox?? Thanks

mumnadine:
But I have a letter from the hospital stating d discount is a law in the state for self paid

sunnybillion:
Women going to give birth should be careful of Oakbend Medical Center, Texas. They would give you a bill then after you have left, they would file to government that you owe them and collect the money from Government. if you go for a visa for your kids or hubby, it would be stated that you owe medical bills in Texas and they wont be granted visa. True experiences from women who gave birth in Oakbend Medical Center.

FADEO:


which state?

Oleayo22:
Hello everyone,
I need info from anyone who got VOA letter from immigration how they generated reference Id and application no. Did you end up paying online or just came to Nigeria to pay at POE?
Please this is important as I am meant to travel in few days time.
Cc @Chanbaby, ozymes,

Lankesolanke:
It took a week

temmytee1:
I nither generated a reference ID nor application number. I think those would be neccesary if you are trying to either pay or fill the form online. There is really no need once you get the approval letter from Immigration. I didn't pay online, I paid at POE

BOmum:
Trying to finally pick a date for my appointment. Picked up my passport 2 weeks ago but when i log in and cl8ck on schedule appointment, i dont see any dates drop down even after several refreshes...What can i do please

Oleayo22:

Ok, thanks. Please did you pay with foreign card or Naira debit card? And how much did you pay?

NIFES:
Good afternoon everyone;
Please any mama(s) here that used JH Stroger cook county in Chicago for birthing and has/have renewed their visa should please share their experiences as regards this discount or no discount saga.

My Dropbox application is going to 2 weeks now and I have not heard any feedback from the embassy.

My question is, does JH stroger OB- package for self-pay patients qualify as discounted bill?
I paid a total of 7.35k dollars; is till considered to small for normal delivery and red flag in visa renewal.
This suspense is annoying and unfair.
Please help shed some light on this.

Thanks all.

Chanbaby:


sorry I'm just responding to your mention. Only foreign cards are accepted and its 180dollars.

Fabbmum:
Hello mums,
Please I need your advice, I got to chicago 2 weeks ago n signed the self pay contract last week (6,400) at cook county hospital,I went into labour Friday morning (37wks6 days)arnd 1am n I met my son 3 hours after,I rested on Friday,on Saturday morning I dressed up to go and settle my bill downstairs but the nurses said the billing office does not open during the weekend,the challenge now is that I will be discharged on Sunday but being discharged without paying nullifies the contract, I am confused should I stay an extra day n pay 600$ and not be discharged to enable me settle my bill on Monday,kindly advise.

Xclusivemaama:



Keep trying, it will pop up one of this days...It happened to my hubby..He called the embassy and they told him it means there is no available dates yet that he should keep checking three times a day....
Now he has gotten a date

JMarines:


Finally, congratulations dear.

I have gone through your posts but need a few clarifications:
1) is this your first time going to the US for childbirth? If no, how much was your last bill and what hospital did you use?
2) what’s your current medical budget for this delivery ( is it $11,000 or $15,000)?

My husband and I have decided that I use other hospitals outside Texas in order to get a non discounted bill. I contacted Memorial Herman in Texas previously . My entire medical bill would be about $12,000.
( Hospital bill about $7,000 discounted).
Would you advice I use them or rather present two correspondences( one with $12,000 and another with $15,000?) and then explain my reasons for presenting both?

Dear Nairalanders, please I need your advice.