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Hi everyone. Any Atlanta bound mamas in the house looking for accommodation in Atlanta? Hit me up. I’m in Atlanta o all by myself in a huge house. I need company biko. Due date is in 7 weeks time .[/quote]

I don’t know how to post on Nairaland without quoting cos I’m quite new here. So biko bear with me. I read a lot of people’s feedback and all before traveling and some were really helpful while some others were confusing and almost made me panick for no reason.
Anyways I left naija yesterday August 3rd with qartar airline. It was my first time flying qartar. They are really strict. They almost didn’t let me fly cos I came a little late due to unforeseen circumstances beyond my control. After praying and begging, the Indian Oga let me in but refused to check in my bags even though some naija officials wanted to help me. I sha cried and carried myself into the plane with my mum with just my handbag. The flight from naija to Doha was 10 long hours, I was on transit for an hour,55 mind and my flight from Doha to jfk was 13hours. The only good thing I like about Qartar is the way they bombard you with food but honestly to me the long hours aren’t worth it sha. My feet are swollen and all.
After i passed the check in point at Doha to board my connecting flight to jfk, i decided to go ask one of the qartar officials checking people’s passport for WiFi password o and all and that was how one of the qartar officials noticed me and asked if I was pregnant, I told her yes and she asked me how many weeks and I said 29 weeks and she was like I should wait that she needs to call her Oga to check my fit to fly blah blah. I was like Nawa o what have I gotten myself into . I sha showed them my fit to fly and the one I got from the Nigerian Airport. The officer now asked for my correspondence and doctors appointment letter. He showed me his I.d and was like he is an American immigration officer and all. In my mind I was like “ una no go let me reach American soil first before all these interrogation bikonu” I sha showed him everything, my doctor’s appointment and hospital estimate for my delivery and all He now checked my visa and was like “oh it’s a b1/b2 visa so you are entitled to seek medical care or give birth in the USA provided you can afford to pay all your bills and not become a liability.” I said yes I know all that. He also asked me why I am getting too much discount from the hospital and I told him it’s cos I’m paying in cash and he was like ok. He now said why didn’t I pay a deposit to the hospital and all and i said cos I wasn’t comfortable giving them my card details info on the internet due to the level of fraud and all but I already have an agreement with the hospital to pay in cash at my dr’s appointment. He was very friendly and even started gisting with my mum and he was like congrats and I can go board the flight.
We landed in Jfk at 8am USA time, the queue wasn’t so long sha. I just prayed with my mum and we went to join the queue. I had already prepared my papers and everything I’ll say, but I was a bit worried cos I had only 2k6 dollars cash on me compared to some people who carry up to 10k dollars. My mind didn’t give me liver to carry too much money before I faint if it gets stolen.
Cbp: (bald chubby white man) Good morning
My mum and I : Good morning
Cbp: what brings you to the states
My mum: vacation, my grand child’s 1st birthday party and my daughter’s child birth.
Cbp: who is your daughter?
Me: I am.
Cbp: oh that’s good. Is this your first time in the USA?
Me and Mum: No
Cbp: when was your first time ?
Me: since I was 5 years old
Mum: since I was 25 years old.
Cbp: goes through our passports and was like yes that’s right.
Cbp: how long do you want to stay?
Me and Mum: 3 months and half
Cbp: ok. Do you have food stuffs? Fruit? Livestock blah blah ?
Mum and I: No we don’t
Cbp; Do you have more than 10k usd with you ?
Mum and I: No we don’t.
Cbp: stamps our passport and said enjoy your stay in the states pretty girls with a big smile
Me: blushing. Thank you sir.
One with God is really majority. See me thinking many many and worrying about the small money I had in my hand and everything that could possibly go wrong. I even worried if my b1/b2 Tourist visa would entitle me to give birth in the USA cos I had read on Nairaland that you need to apply for b2 medical visa, send change of intent letter or use ur visa to go for visiting first before childbirth. Btw Last time I went to the states was 2016 July, renewed my visa March this year via Dropbox and this trip is my first visit to the States since the visa was issued. The cbp didn’t even ask for my correspondence, hospital or anything about my delivery, no secondary inspection or money count. While I was busy worrying, God had gone before us to pave the way. It’s really good to prepare correspondences and all but the main thing is to let go and let God take control. Now heading to New Jersey now to go sleep and prepare for my nephews bday later tonight then take a flight to Atlanta where I would be giving birth. Thank you Jesus. I wish everyone safe delivery and easy breezy Poe experience. Amen

Yinkzy03:
Good day Mothers in the House, you guys are wholesome and I pray that it shall all end in praise and thanksgiving in Jesus name.

Please I need advice from Veteran Mothers, see my request below;

So I applied for a medical Visa Oct 2013 and was granted , went to the embassy with my medical bills paid . We lost the baby but still travelled May 2014. Asked me at POE and I explained we got a medical Visa coz we were expecting a baby which we lost , the officer sympathized with us and stamped us in. Then we did a drawbox entry for renewal jan 2017. We planned to use the Visa 2018 but now I m pregnant again. I m due feb 2019 and my Visa expires jan 2019. Now we re confused on what to do . Either
1. Should I go to the Us say Nov 2018 and I should be probably stamped in for 6months . Meaning on leaving Us , my Visa would have been expired
2. Do another draw box renewal, even without using the 2 years Visa that is expiring soon.
3 . Reapply for a Medical Visa and pay all my bills and visit the embassy .
Please appreciate your quick response to enable plan properly. Thank you

you can even enter the us a week befor your visa expires and they will stamp you in for 6 months as long as your passport isn’t expiring same month or isn’t expired. Google it, the us immigration website would explain better. My hubby traveled to the us in January, his visa was to expire in feb but they stamped him in for 6 months after he told the cbp he was only staying for 3 weeks sef.

Reine22:
You clearly haven’t been reading the thread(s). If you did you would see that people who renewed successfully once have been called in for interview and in some cases, denied. That your sister renewed doesn’t mean everybody else will. The point is to cover all bases and not to assume.

ok dear

DebsMed:
The only thing I will say in response to this is that indeed theoretical knowledge is far from practical knowledge, and that learning is continuous too, you need to learn and know some more. You haven't passed anything new as knowledge on this topic area. Most mamas here already know what you are saying, but you seem not to have an inkling of what they know extra by experience and practice. Times have changed seriously please, kindly try and upgrade your knowledge on this matter before you use your write-up to set people on the path of doom by them applying that which you have taught here.

Just not to sound insultive, I would have made a better use of TERRIBLY CONFUSED as written above by you and bolded by me. Just know some more please! My assumption however will be that you are very likely new to the topic area and thread.

lmaoooooo!!!!!

cindermum:
The thing is she might have issues at the port of entry when she eventually shows up for childbirth as opposed to holiday. If she scales through now, not sure she will scale through for renewal cos there's nothing she would say to convince the vo that childbirth wasn't her primary motive. I would ve said she should first use the visa for the purpose it was obtained but there's no money to throw around. So she either risks it by sending change of intent (this won't be in your file) or reapply to declare her intentions . Search for Viola2017's transcript, she did the same. She forfeited her previous visa for a medical visa. Then again what worked for her might not work for you. At the end of the day the decision is hers to make.

I honestly don’t know why a lot of People here think they can’t give birth in the USA with a visiting visa. It is very legal and ok to give birth in the USA with a visiting visa without even sending any change of intent or applying for medical visa or whatever. Most Nigerians are usually given a b1/b2 visa combined . B1 visa is for business while b2 is for tourism I.e vacation . What we don’t know is that medical treatment such as child birth etc is also allowed under the b2 visiting visa. I got tired of reading about people stressing to write change of intent letter, being adviced to go for vacation first with the visa before using it for child birth for fear of future refusal when they want to renew. Nobody will deny renewing your visa if you give birth in the USA with a visiting visa. My sister gave birth with her visiting visa, paid all her bills in full, didn’t send any change of intent whatever and mind you, at the time she did the interview she wasn’t pregnant and said it was for vacation. She got pregnant, traveled n had her baby and applied for a renewal and her visa was renewed. She has been doing drop box since then . She just got her visa renewed again this April and would be traveling to us to have her baby in October. Google it or go on the USA consular page and you would see that our visiting visa or tourist visa as some people will call it permits us to have medical treatment in the USA without applying for medical visa or change of intent . Infact medical visa which some people say they got is also under a b2 visa and also includes tourism as well. Pls kindly find attachment . I hope this helps people who are terribly confused about traveling with their visiting visa’s to give birth in the USA. Btw the only time I feel one might have issues is if you lied at your interview that you aren’t pregnant, it could catch up with you during renewal. Honesty pays .

cindermum:
Having alot of cash isn't enough. I read somewhere in part 2 abi 3 not sure where a woman had 18k but didn't ve a hospital neither did she have a Dr and She was sent back. Please call the hospital and tell them to give you an email address or you ask them to mail you the self pay package. This way the CBP is assured you won't become a burden.

Do not go without one please. Better to be over. T prepared.

Thanks dear . I got a mail about their self pay package yesterday .

Teny4:
I don't think it's an issue if you don't have a doc's correspondence. The major issue is have enough cash. Tell them you communicated through phone with the doc and that they don't make payment before hand. But let the doc or hospital send you their self pay bill. And also make sure to have the docs name and phone number. Good luck!

Thanks darling

Mamaiyanu:
My dear nairalanders,
I applied for my first us visa in 2014 to have my first child. Denied.
Applied to have my second child this year in March (posted the transcript earlier). Denied again

So I decided to apply again for the visa. I took time to fill my ds-160. In the space where they asked have you been denied a us visa before. I said Yes, and explained several reasons to contradict why I thought I was denied. In the space for employment, I also described what I do in my company with plenty story .

Lagos dates were not looking favourable so I decided to pick Abuja.

On top visa only God knows how much I have spent. Visa fee twice, flight ticket to Abuja, hotel in Abuja, taxi to move around. It is well.

My interview was scheduled for 7:30 am this morning. I'm sure my burden of proof was more than Phemas own sef.

There were 3 ladies and a guy doing interviews. The three ladies were more thorough, asking plenty questions and requesting for documents. The guy on the other hand was sharp sharp. Denying people like water in less than a minute. I was just praying to God that I should not go to the guy. Alas it was my turn and I was asked to go to him. I just braced myself and said babe let's do this.

Vo: pass me your passport please
Me: hands it over

Vo: How are you doing today?
Me: Very well thank you

Vo: I see you're going to Richmond Texas, when is your exact due date
Me: (Said the month and day). I'm currently 6 months pregnant

Vo: You work at Bleep? (I guess he Saw that on my ds-160)
Me: Yes I do. I am a manager in the Bleep dept

Vo: How much do you earn per month?
Me: I earn Bleep on the average although it varies monthly. So Bleep is just an average

Vo: where does your husband work?
Me: He works in Bleep as an Bleep. Also explained his job role briefly.

Vo: How long has been working there?
Me: 6 years. He started working there in 2012

Vo: How much does he earn?
Me: He earns about xx annually, in addition to a yearly bonus of Bleep per annum. So on the average he earns Bleep (which was not accurate. My maths skills suddenly failed me, and I stammered)

Vo: Does your husband have a us visa?
Me: No he doesn't

Vo: I see you were here in March. What has changed since that time?
Me: I believe I did not present my financial situation properly. I have a mutual funds which has now matured and has been transferred to my account. I have access to the funds now. I also brought a 3 month bank statement the last time but now I have a 6 month bank statement which further shows my financial situation.

Vo: How long are you staying in the US?
Me: two months. I intend to travel at the end of June and be back by the end of August

Vo: do you have a child?
Me: Yes I have a son

Vo: How old is He?
Me: He's 3 years old

Vo: Thank you ma'am for attending this interview with the us embassy
Me: (At this point I was already scared cos that's the tone he used to reject all the others) Your visa has been approved!

I didn't hear a word of what he said after that. I don't even know how my legs carried me out of that place

No single document checked! I just thank God for favor. I've been praying and believing God since I applied, thank God he came through for me

My advice of course would be to pray very well and believe God. Cos sometimes it's not about the truckload of documents you bring.
Also be smart. Prayer can't do everything. We are very religious in this country and believe only prayer would solve everything. Prayer just helps after you have done the necessary things in the natural.

Dress well. It boosts your confidence. I fixed human hair, did makeup wore a jacket and heels. One woman even said ahn ahn , sexy pregnant woman.

Also take charge of the interview. If he asks a question, give him more details than what was asked. Don't just stand there giving one liners and waiting for the questions to be asked. Their default predisposition is to reject you, so you need to give them a reason to give you the visa by showing you know what you are saying.

All the best to future applicants!

congrats dear, pls was it b1/b2 visiting visa they gave you or was it medical visa? Thanks and God bless.

[quote author=ozymes post=67272358]Bravo![/

Awesome777:
I still need response o...anybody who can help

sorry my reply is coming late. Just saw your post now while going through the thread. You can give birth in the USA with ur visiting visa, it is not a crime , u don’t even have to send any letter of intent . My sister went with her visiting visa, told them she came for vacation and childbirth , and they let her through provided you have enough money on you to proof to them that you wouldn’t be a burden to the us government by using their Medicaid n u can afford to pay ur bills. Google if u can give birth in the USA with visiting visa and u would see you can

Tripletmom:
POE experience (Washington Dulles)
Travelled via Turkish airline at 32wk,3 days ago.
Had my fit to fly from my doctor but was requested to do d FAAN medical certificate.
Inflight entertainment was ok and food was just there, no preferential treatment of any sort, had eight hours stop over at Istanbul.
When we were about boarding to Washington was asked if I am pregnant and the lady officer requested to see my return ticket.
Arrived at the airport 7:30pm US time.
Had to rearrange myself bfor I joined the queue.Brought out all my paper works n cash.
While on the queue sighted a black CBP drilling a naija girl next thing dropped her passport inside the box with red cover.
Then palpitation began,was just praying not to be sent to him.
The lady directing then passes me to join a White CBP officer’s line,I quickly did but still continued my silent prayer with smile.
As God will have it, another black CBP entered his cubicle and shouted next!!! I hurriedly dragged my hand luggage and went to him.

Me:Good evening Officer
CBP:Good evening madam, why are you in the US.
ME:vacation and childbirth
CBP:Really,but u don’t look pregnant
ME:Smiled
CBP:Are you married
ME:Yes
CBP:What do you do for a living
ME:xxxx
CBP:what does your husband do
ME:xxxxx
CBP:Is he coming to join you
ME:Yes
CBP:Is this your first baby
ME:Yes
CBP:When was the last time you were in the US
ME:2016
CBP:Did u travel alone today
ME:Yes
CBP:Is this d address you will be staying
ME:Yes
CBP: Do you have food items with you
ME:Yes (mentioned them)
CBP:Now let’s talk about how you gonna pay your bill, because I know it’s expensive.
ME:Will be paying by cash
CBP:How much do you have with you
ME:xxxx$ n I av my debit card with me
CBP:would dat be enough
ME:My husband will bring more
CBP: Is the cash in your wallet
ME: Yes
CBP:Why did you bring it out, silently told me to keep it well
ME:Thought u might wanna count it
CBP: Don’t worry,I don’t need to
Stamps me til July, enjoy your vacation and safe delivery.
ME:Thank you.

It was Jst God grace, wishing all others mamas safe trip and successful POE

Please, Virginia mum’s, help with accommodation.

Thanks

congrats dear. Pls did u have any doctor’s corrrspondence with you at the Poe? The hospital I want to use is saying I can’t make any payment to them until I come in person and start pre/registration blah blah which is fine by me. But my worry is won’t it be an issue if I have enough cash on me but don’t have any doctor or hospital correspondence ?

deevuu:
Hi guys!! so ive been a silent follower on this thread and trust me i read through all the pages and picked up plenty useful tips that helped myself and DW before we traveled...POE and even before delivery. We had our baby boy last week!! and it was here in Atlanta (Atlanta Medical Center).
The Hospital fee was $3200 and the doctors fee was $1000 and $50 for each of the six prenatal visits! We are still waiting for our clearance letter for all the bills tho...but im thankful that everything is in order so far. currently we are using south-side medical center pediatrics and each visit cost $60. i just want to thank all the guys sharing useful tips on here and useful experiences...God bless y'all.

I'll share my own poe experience and that of my wife later tho...cuz we traveled on separate dates.

. hi dear. Congrats on your delivery. Please I would be heading to Atlanta in July to have my baby, but I still haven’t finalized what hospital to use. Could you pls give me a break down for any other cost I’m likely to incure If I use Atlanta medical center? I.e citcumcision fee, pediatrician ,epidural, etc, also it would be nice if you could send me the hospital’s email address or a docto’s email I can reach. I’m a first time mom, so really have no clue. Thanks and God bless.

deevuu:
Hi guys!! so ive been a silent follower on this thread and trust me i read through all the pages and picked up plenty useful tips that helped myself and DW before we traveled...POE and even before delivery. We had our baby boy last week!! and it was here in Atlanta (Atlanta Medical Center).
The Hospital fee was $3200 and the doctors fee was $1000 and $50 for each of the six prenatal visits! We are still waiting for our clearance letter for all the bills tho...but im thankful that everything is in order so far. currently we are using south-side medical center pediatrics and each visit cost $60. i just want to thank all the guys sharing useful tips on here and useful experiences...God bless y'all.

I'll share my own poe experience and that of my wife later tho...cuz we traveled on separate dates.

hi dear. Congrats on your delivery. Please I would be heading to Atlanta in July to have my baby, but I still haven’t finalized what hospital to use. Could you pls give me a break down for any other cost I’m likely to incure If I use Atlanta medical center? I.e citcumcision fee, pediatrician ,epidural, etc, also it would be nice if you could send me the hospital’s email address or a docto’s email I can reach. I’m a first time mom, so really have no clue. Thanks and God bless.

Jasmine08:
To use Oakbend now, you would have to pay the new rates which is $5450 for vaginal birth. That's minus physician fees. Only for facility

wow!!! That’s pricey oo compared to how cheap I heard they were. I’ll check Northside Hospital . Thanks dear.

Jasmine08:
Hello everyone.

Please is there anyone here who has used both Oakbend and HNWMC?

Oakbend agreed to honour the old rates my doctor quoted to me and now I'm stuck trying to decide which to go to ... Oakbend or HNWMC.

I need help deciding pls.

hi dear, I’ve heard good stuffs about OakBend , pls how do I reach them and how do I get their price list for vaginal birth delivery, I’ll be traveling next month. Thanks and God bless

Mamajayjay:
Make sure to check out the doctors that are affiliated with the hospital. Hopefully you may get a cheap rate from one of them.



quote author=MaziIcar post=64900801]Please is there anyone who has used or is using Cartersville medical center Georgia? Their fees are pretty cheap but it seems getting a doctor isn't as cheap.

hi dear. Pls I would be traveling to Atlanta next month, my friend told me about Cartersville medical center, but I don’t know how to reach them via email. Did you still use them ? If yes , pls what are their rates? Thanks and God bless.