dere5:


Na wah for you o,them say party na free,you still dey ask how much?

Remen:
So I had my interview today in Lag embassy.
Thanks to this forum, I used all the info from here.
Anyway this is how it went....
Went with hubby n Mum.

VO - What is d rship btw u all
Hubby- Wife, MIL
VO - Why do u wanna go to US
Hubby - To have our baby while mum in law takes care of my wife and baby and we also hv doctor and hospital Letter
VO - Can I see it
Hubby - Gives her all d documents with the budget sheet in front
VO - What hospital and doctor
Hubby - He told her
VO - Wat do u do and how much do u earn ?
Me(Wife) - xxxxxxxxxxxx
VO - What do u do for the company
Me- xxxxxxxx
VO- What do u do and how much do u earn?
Hubby - xxxxxxxx
VO - Asked hubby for account statement and payslip
VO- Asked mum wat she does and how many kids and if they are all in naija
VO - Ask mum if she has travelled before
Mum - Ghana(lol)
Hubby - Excuse me VO, u didnt ask where I have travelled to
VO - Laughs and said she has seen it but u can still mention the plces
Hubby - XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
VO - Pick ur passport next week
Mum - Did we get it? (lol)


Well it was a nice interview. I think u should have all d necessary documents and be sharp when answering questions.
Thanks to u all who got me prepared.

I have a quick question, between BA, Delta and United which is the most comfortable to travel with while pregnant and what is the maximum number of preggy weeks we can trvl

DeeandGLady:
TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!!!!! GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE AND IS STILL DOING.

I arrived houston Safe Yesterday with the Almighty IAH Houston as my POE. But God Favored was upon me.
I will be back with my Journey and POE experience. But here is what I have to say to people running away from Houston as POE, FEAR NOT and make that move, Pray and God will favour you like he did for me. I spent 5 mins with CBP officer at POE and 5 mins with agriculture. No Question about doctor or hospital was asked talk more of Document asked for, NO Secondary Inspection, My bag wasn't open at all, I was stamped in for 6 months. Surprised right!!!!! Yes am talking about houston IAH POE. So my houston mama trust God but also get prepared cos I was but God favor was upon me. I WILL BE BACK.

Nita2013:
Hello Happymum, u can try Extended Stay east oak, Ocotillo apartments or Monterra. They r very close to d hospital and affordable. But for Ocotillo u av to rent some things eg TV et all. Monterra to d best of my knowledge is not furnished too but Extended stay eaast oak has got everything just like crossland.m crossland is a bit far from d hospital (I stayed in crossland) it's about 1hr from d hospital by bus but 15mins by cab but trust us naija women (we were up to 15 in Crossland at that time) we were usin bus for appointments but used cab mostly after delivery. Some still used bus after delivery too.

For things to carry pls do not carry yam. Like Tvegas said palm oil is prohibited as well. U can get big bottle of palm oil for $14. Anything containing chicken is prohibited eg chicken indomie, chicken Maggi etc though some pple her went in with them freely but For me I wud rather play by d rules to avoid any story. Cheers

Tvegas:


You can reapply immediately they are more interested in changes in your condition/application. That's why they always expect you to take a 3 month break but that is not cast in stone if you can repackage yourself. Try abuja they seem to be more relaxed than their Lagos counterpart.

Idileke1:
Good Morning everyone in the house. have been a silent reader on this trend. am not happy as am typing this. I was at the embassy here in lagos this morning for 7.00am with my husband and son , thou we were denied but i feel i shd share how it went and hear people's view.

VO: GOOD MORNING
MYSELF & HUBBY: GOOD MORNING.
VO: WHERE IN THE STATES ARE U GOING TO?
HUBBY: HOUSTON
VO: WHAT FOR ?
HUBBY: VACATION & CHILD BIRTH.
VO: WHICH DOCTOR ARE U USING AND HOW DID WE COME ABOUT THE PLACE.
MYSELF: DOCTOR MICHEAL AMARO AND WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTRE; INTRODUCED TO US THROUGH MY SIS IN LAW IN THE STATE AND A FRIEND THAT DELIVER HER BABY THERE.
VO: ANY THING FROM THE HOSPITAL AND DOCTOR?
MYSELF: GAVE HER THE LETTER FROM DOCTOR MICHEAL AMARO AND RECEIPT SHOWING THE TOTAL BILL AS 2,800 WHICH HAVE FINISHED PAYING SHOWING ZERO BALANCE AND WEST HOUSTON MEDICAL CENTRE RECEIPTS SHOWING THAT I MADE PAYMENT OF 3,000 HOSPITAL STAY FOR 2DAYS .
VO: ALL SHE SAID AFTER ALL WAS THAT THE HOSPITAL IS TOO CHEAP COMPARE TO WHAT IS BEING PAID FOR DELIVERY IN THE UNITED STATE.
MYSELF & HUBBY: WE TOLD HER WE HAVE ENOUGH MONEY IN OUR ACCOUNT TO PAY IF ANY OTHER PAYMENT COMES UP OVER THERE EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE FINISHED PAYING ALL OUR BILLS. SHE DIDNT LOOK UP, SHE JUST CONTINUE TYPING AND GAVE US OUR PASSPORT BACK AND SAID WE SHOULD GO TROUGH A LONG PAPER SHE GAVE US . SHE DIDNT BOTHER CHECKING OUR STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AS MY HUSBAND HAS OVER 7MILLION IN HIS ACCOUNT WHILE I HAVE LIKE 2.9MILLION IN MY ACCOUNT. REALLY CONFUSED FOR NOW DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO.

oljacobs:
You can actually get an earlier interview date at the discretion of the embassy. Just use the feedback/contact from the appointment booking portal to humbly request an earlier/ specific date stating your genuine reasons and I am sure they will oblige. I have done that before and it worked. We were travelling as a group and got different dates. We got them to bring appointment s forward. All the best.

FinanceFitness:
Just got appointment for 18May yesterday in Lagos for my mum inlaw. Maybe try Lagos? That should be before your travel date seeing that you haven't travelled yet.

zeezahbee:
There's no way u can plead with the VO to allow him to do the interview because he won't be allow to even enter the embassy at all. They will ask for his appointment confirmation before he even set his eyes on th VO. Keep looking out for a closer date.

Omodaraju:
Happy mothers day

Please is any houston bound mother interested in sharing accommodation?

WHMC bound moms preferably because of proximity

Gagat:




Where was this pls? ABUJA or Lagos?

Mimikreationz:
Hi house. please are there Houston mums in the house headed for Houston in May? I am using Houston Northwest medical centre and I need someone on a tight budget like mine who is willing to share accommodation at a cost. pls respond asap if interested. thank you.

Terese69:


Hi Olokings,

Going to Dallas with emirates in July too but a few days before you. I have some information and quote on a doctor and hospital in Dallas. You can PM me for the details.

Please have you been able to get any information on Dallas drs/hospitals? I am still searching for options o just in case.

lala4sure:
Good afternoon Nairalanders,
I am a July mum and i have decided to use Orkbend and Dr Fagbohun. I need to hook up with Houston bound mums leaving for the US in May or early june. Please Holla so we can plan together. I am still looking for affordable accommodation too. Thanks

SAkale:
Dear All,

I have narrowed down my choice to 1, West Houston Medical and I am using Dr. Magdy Rizk, MD,he is slightly more expensive than EL PASO folk but when i calculated the entire expense and factored in proximity for shuttle, accommodation, flight accessibility et al it seemed better. I am also applying for a B2 visa medical/tourism. i am just applying for my visa so pls ANY LAST MINUTE ADVICE before i hit send? I am due in June, to travel in May.

dere5:

Yes it is

favouredB:


For Hackensack the quote I got from my doctor is 2k for normal delivery while hospital is 3,800k. Giving a total of 5,800k. This is exclusive of the fees from other professionals. I ran all their tests with a total bill of 650 but I paid 220, discounted bill. You are right. It's about the cheapest in NJ.

Newmum0615:
@SAkale: Any luck with your enquiries on Elpaso? A friend is considering using them but she doesn't know if she can rely on their letter of med responsibility.

Dear US Birth Team

I have been reading this trend and will like clarification on some issues i noticed.....

Is it that it has been proved that EL Paso through doctoresparati.com is not a good choice or, PeaceNigeria and other new moms are just having a little misunderstanding that has led to confusing me a bit on making a choice. Kindly clarify the best option for Birth in USA. I will really appreciate this ASAP.


Kindly respond anyone....

Thank you.

Good day ElPaso NLers,

I just got an email from Doctores Parati that if I need a personalized letter of medical responsibility from a doctor in Del Sol Med Center (as I requested), then I have to pay a $100 non-refundable fee. In light of the recent concerns on Doctores Parati letters at the embassy, I want to ask if anyone has paid for this personalized letter and still experienced issues. Thanks.

@justwise....ejo o. Shey I am not spamming this time. I need info biko.

Soutien:
Good morning all. Any May /June mums? Please, let's plan together.