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TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 11:51am On Feb 15, 2016
Enizo:
33 weeks can I complain and apply for extension. Please help
Hi dear,

Sorry about the 2 months. It's a little tricky especially if it's your first baby because they sometimes take their royal time. However on this issue of extension on a visitors visa, there is a rule that you should not file for an extension within 3 months of arrival otherwise USCIS may assume that the extension was preplanned. Not sure how this applies when you were given a duration less than 6 months. You may need to do some research.

Alternatively since your wife is 33 weeks you could look at other options to avoid having to stay beyond the two months. Someone mentioned Induction at 38 weeks (hopefully your doctor agrees) but be prepared to review your budget because sometimes induction increases chances of an emergency c.section.

Wish you all the best. Please try to research more into the extension thing (effect of overstaying, requirements and rules for extensions and related issues ((I also read that if an extension is denied you'll be asked to leave immediately. It may be worth avoiding the extension route).
PoliticsRe: Wanted Dimka Lured To Afikpo Due To Lust For Girlfriend by TheLeakyTribe(f): 11:26pm On Feb 13, 2016
tpiah2:
he most certainly can.


where's the girlfriend now?

settled down no doubt.
No oh, she dey wait Dimka..hian grin
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 10:33am On Feb 13, 2016
favoredgal:
I dint know pregnant mothers baby sat other people's kids for a fee!! shocked shocked

Is this another way of making money to supplement the birth money?

Sounds weird; I mean why not just help if you wanna help....that's me though
I was actually suggesting that they find other mums with toddlers and babysit for each other, not for a fee.

I.e you take care of my child while I go to my doctors appointments and maybe shopping or even do some cooking and I do same for you. In the event of labour hopefully same will apply. That's my plan with my friend and the idea is to cut costs of daycare and babysitters.

The idea of charging another mother in the same shoes is not so fair because we know were the shoe dey pinch, we are all from naija. We can all see dollar rate rising, every mum in this season has to be penny and pound wise. Find a friend hopefully on this forum or ask around. If you can find a RELIABLE flatmate, better for you both sef.

Let's try to be our sisters keepers biko. I know it's difficult but these are trying timessage for us all. We need all the help and information we can get right now. If e hard you, do it for God.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 9:52pm On Feb 12, 2016
jumman:
Had a repeat CS and choosed my date around 39 weeks.
Thanks dear, I appreciate
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 8:09pm On Feb 12, 2016
neks31:
Dear Emeriem .. As a mom who is currently in Houston with a daughter I will plead with u to leave her behind, pls pls just find someone or beg hubby to stay with her. Coming here with a toddler for this Waka is not easy at all.. If u see what most of us are going tru here u won't want to bring ur daughter with u.. I knw like 2 women who r looking for where to drop off d kids to just give birth n someone who is considering leaving d baby alone... Even if u find someone to take care aside maybe God blesses u with someone who came with her mom as a neighbor u will also pay n that money isn't in ur budget!!
Have u also considered u will spend more on food, snacks, buying crazy teddy bears n unnecessary things wen u take them with u for groceries hmmm!! Pls I beg u as a mother not to bring her with u. Daycare here too is not smiling too, I'm paying 125 every Monday cos my daughter is bored n need to interact with her peers too.

S/N; hello daddies n husbands pls stop sending us with our kids alone jor.. I heard d cbp asked someone why is it that naija women travel alone with d kids n d husbands alone?
Sorry 4 d long post JW.. Just trying to help a sista.
You're right dear but somehow I understand her, our attachment to our kids no be here.

Would it perhaps help if she can find another mum on this forum or elsewhere who's also travelling with a toddler? That way they can both alternate babysitting, tasking as it may be.

Just that when shes in labour/ in hospital/ and when the new baby arrives dealing with feeding, sleeplessness, getting documentation and even hospital appointments won't be easy. Car seat sef! Chai.

Emeriem God is your strength. You'll need to be as friendly as it gets so you can get people who'll do you little favours oh.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 6:31pm On Feb 12, 2016
neks31:
Naira hits 335 at d parallel markethuh U don't need trump and his wall again if this is the case...
Kai
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 12:47pm On Feb 12, 2016
HD16:
Did the transaction two weeks ago and I have a Stanbic account so I do not know the status for those who do not have Stanbic account.
Okay thanks a lot. Much appreciated.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 12:37pm On Feb 12, 2016
HD16:
I used Form A to pay for part of my fees in El Paso. Used Stanbic IBTC. Process was very fast. Deduction from my naira funded account was made the same day I requested. Hospital confirmed payment the next day. Rate used was 199.5. The only caveat at Stanbic is to make the request, fill the form, provide documentation and all before 3pm. Anything after 3pm means the transaction will be delayed till the next day.
Thanks dear, please when did you do this transaction? And does that mean you don't need a Stanbic account?
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 11:46am On Feb 12, 2016
firsttymum:
Bank of choice is gtb
Thanks a lot hun, much appreciated. grin but dunno if they'll still approve after this new CBN policy against it. Fingers crossed.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 7:22am On Feb 12, 2016
Onlineise:
FORM A hopefulls ....

CBN, banks to stop forex sales for medicals, school fees | The Sun News
http://sunnewsonline.com/new/cbn-banks-to-stop-forex-sales-for-medicals-school-fees/
This article hit me hard! God help us cry cry cry
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 6:17am On Feb 12, 2016
dtone:
Yes u can choose dates.and yes d doc can wait till 39weeks.im hvn same in few weeks time and my doc said we r doin it at 39 weeks.so yea
Thanks dear, much appreciated
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 9:54pm On Feb 11, 2016
Please has anyone had a repeat c.s and are you at liberty to pick the dates? Just wondering if the doctor's are willing to wait till about 39 weeks (just to have an idea on what dates to book a ticket for one's hubby).

Secondly please those who have used the form A in this trying times cry what bank did you use?
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 9:42pm On Feb 11, 2016
mymy2015:
Thanks house @feddy27 @favoredgal and everyone. I have called Yolanda thanks a zillion. This people wan gimme heart attack before. She says its $850 and will send receipt and zero balance after payment
Happy to see you sorted it out. Thank God.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 8:58am On Feb 11, 2016
feddy27:
@theleakytribe, your info is not correct ! I requested for it while at the hospital without pre-booking and paid $850 only when i returned to naija and that was like 2 months after.

@mymy2015, i understand! same thing happened when i called their office directly. they will always give outrageous prices. Call Yolanda 7134584354. Give her your name and the date you gave birth and tell her you want to pay for epidural. She will collect $850 and send you zero balance
Okay dear, I truly hope you're right for her sake. Maybe it's different with different anesthesiologists but the group I used (Pinnacle) have two rules. 1. Pay ahead for self pay discount and 2) the prepayment must be with respect to type of delivery, so if you even prepay for natural delivery and end up having ano emergency c.s they'll hit you up with additional fees.

Once you contact them before delivery they tell you, and even your hospital may prefer warn you.

But hey, I truly hope I'm wrong.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 7:15am On Feb 11, 2016
mymy2015:
Pls house I need suggestions urgently, I used Oakbend and had my son 2 weeks ago. Problem is epidural wasn't in my birthplan but caved in when I couldn't stand the pain. Problem now is after many attempts to reach the anestelogists they are now saying my bill is over 6k. A beg how do I go abt it cos I have settled all other bills and already have zero balance
Dr 2400 pls lab
Oakbend 2300
Scan 150
NICS 335
Lab 140
Altogether I never even spend the 6k the epidural people are calling.
Abeg gurus how do I sort this out.
Hmmmm, the epidural rule is if you must take it, you pay ahead oh. Their self pay is early option. Pray and call and plead for self pay discount, slim chance but worth trying.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 3:07am On Feb 11, 2016
nefertitiram:
See me see local trouble o! I open thread in excitement, only to see most of the 27 countries on Zika virus alert! Eh, wey d winchy virus sef de target unborn babies! Even d US sef, na corner eye i de take look am on top ds Zika virus matter!

TheLeakyTribe no vex o! Na play I de so
Lol, no worry your health minister say e no fit touch naija babies
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 6:26pm On Feb 10, 2016
nefertitiram:
All I see is Zika Virus grin
cheesy
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 4:42pm On Feb 10, 2016
phemmy26:
You can try Qatar Airways for ₦251,612 if you are hoping to depart on 29 Feb 2016 and return on Tue, 01 Mar 2016 . check travelstart. I did my booking through them
As in return the next day?
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 4:25pm On Feb 10, 2016
Sometimes when God closes a door he opens a bigger one for you. You just don't know it yet. If you were denied a visa or have issues with the visa you were granted, go out of your way to do research.

Below is a list of countries that grant unconditional citizenship at birth. You might just start a new trend, and it just might be cheaper, compare and make decisions and see whether USA is still the best option.

All the countries below are developed countries, so their passports carry weight. Maybe not a heavy as US and Canada but they all give the same benefits to their citizens that you may or may not have here. More importantly they all have great healthcare.

I'm just trying to help us think outside the box instead of insisting on USA and getting a ban which could affect applications to other countries sef.


1. Argentina
2. Belize
3. Bolivia
4. Brazil
5. Canada
6. Costa Rica
7. Dominica
8. Ecuador
9. El Salvador
10. Fiji
11. Grenada
12. Guatemala
13. Guyana
14. Honduras
15. Jamaica
16. Mexico
17. Nicaragua
18. Pakistan
19. Panama
20. Paraguay
21. Peru
22. St. Kitts and Nevis
23. St. Lucia
24. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
25. Trinidad and Tobago
26. Tuvalu
27. United States
28. Uruguay
29. Venezuela
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 4:09pm On Feb 10, 2016
Aklow:
Hello house, i need advise.

Myself, wife and 3 years old son applied for US visa and we were asked if we plan giving birth which is said NO.

Visa was granted but the VO said if you give birth you will be ban for 5 years.

We plan giving birth in Houston.

My wife was invited by National Association of School Nurses to speak on their 48th Annual conference in Indianapolis.

I need advise from gurus in the house on how to go about the stuff.
There's no way to go about it besides merely using the visa for the purpose for which you applied for it.

According to you the VO clearly said if you use the visa for childbirth you'll be banned for 5 years. He didn't say if you use it and don't pay. Don't abuse the system. Use the visa as you stated in your application.

There are no shortcuts when you lie. The people who have used the notification of intent letter didn't lie in their interview. If you read part 1 of this thread you'll see that someone had her visa revoked when you sent a notification of intent letter.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 9:05am On Feb 10, 2016
LadyGuinivere:
I still dey 'main road' cheesy. We stop for 4 hours to buy bread and other things. grin
I de use the airport wifi flex de wait the next leg. I dey fear flying so I no know the answer to ow the flight was. I kept on dreaming where one guy de ask me 'is it time to jump off the plane?'
Imagine that!
Awww pele, stretch your legs well and watch movies. Safe second Leg and entry.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 8:44am On Feb 10, 2016
LadyGuinivere:
I'll follow and hold the breath for u too. cheesy
You don land madam? How was your trip?
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 7:22am On Feb 10, 2016
Abefeokin:
Hello house, pls I av a qweshon: Is it possible to get ur money back from a doctor over there? I paid him a non refundable fee for letter but I read in the Ts&Cs that if u add additional fees(eg physicians fees) u'll get back your money 100%. I just want to know if this will not be a problem. I want to change my doctor when I get there(found a good and cheaper one) thanks
You can get a refund but there's no guarantee as to the amount of time it'll take to process it. They rarely hand out cash. That said, did you use the doctor's letter at the embassy for your interview?
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 7:18am On Feb 10, 2016
friend:
Hello my wonderful people. I got a bill of $250 from American surgical professionals - description of the bill is my doctor call them for support during my C-section surgery.
I have never heard of such payment on this forum before. Ables, have you ever heard about this charges.
See attached
The hospitals always warn that the final billing may change in the event of complications. If you study USt billing sites you'll observe that complications always attract extra charges. I suffered this to the tune of $1500. May God save us from complications in childbirth.

The question is were you aware of any complications arising from your L& D ? Pele
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f):
Onlineise:
@Modath, U have saved me a whole day of headache...i will send ours to Abuja too then. Thank you.

Hopefully by this time next month I will gladly post successful entry transcript.

Thanks y'all.
I felt really sad to see that your dw was denied renewal a second time. I wonder why this happened but to be sure I wanted to ask whether it was under section 214 that she was denied. I could have just read and moved on but I feel I would be doing you a favour to remind you of all the issues you must consider in making this decision. I'm raising the issues I'd have considered myself if I were in your shoes.

1. Is there a valid reason you cannot now remember as to why she is being denied entry? In this case you said the tune of the initial interviewer changed upon hearing that your wife was pregnant. Could it be that records about your financial history prompted the CO to conclude that you would not be able to afford delivery services in the US? Did you indicate any financial change of status in the new application?

2. A personal question. I understand that this is your first child but do you intend to have any other kids, and if so would you want to do that in the US? Could going ahead to use this visa make it difficult to get future renewals? As opposed to going somewhere else (which helps to establish trust and prove that your intentions were honest?)

3. What happens if you're turned back at the POE, are you prepared to bear any losses you may make?

4. Are you truly prepared for any financial situation that may come up during this period? ( knowing that if a situation arises where you cannot afford some services it would definitely be a huge issue in the future.)

5. In the event that your wife is stamped in only for the duration of the Visa validity, would you return back to Naija for the birth or try to apply for an extension while there( which may mean future trouble.

6.what do you think a border officer who is privy to the records from your last two interviews would think when you're at the POE? Is there a chance that he'll also realise you're trying to enter for the same purpose? ( cos if you say she was denied primarily for the reason of the pregnancy, when you mention it at the border what reaction can he/she have?)

7. What is the implication of being denied entry after being denied renewal twice?

I really pray that your desires to have this child in the US come to pass but I also want you to be sure that you're making the best decision that still leaves you eligible for future renewals.

All my questions above are what I'd have asked myself if I were in the same shoes. Eventually I'd have gone ahead to have the baby elsewhere, not in Nigeria (because I know it'll strengthen my case when I apply with a future pregnancy). Haven't said everything on my mind cos it's too long, but you get my drift. I really truly wish you the very best.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 6:06pm On Feb 04, 2016
damidamsel:
Hi...pls is there anyone who has recently used or planning to use Saint Barnabas Medical Center in New Jersey....i have most of all d info i need as i visited the hospital and met with the doctor too. I however just got thrown back a bit by the enormous estimate i got for anesthetics when i called few mins ago. Was told actual bill comes after delivery but could end up at about $2500-$2800 after self pay discount. I'm like what!!! shocked Even d doc's fee aint up to twenty eight hundred!!! Pls anyone wt info on them kindly reach out.
I think you should try to get information from the different anesthiologists that work with the hospital. Except you're saying the hospital only works with one. They usually give an early payment option (ie if you pay before labour you get a lower rate, but if you don't pay and wait for the bill, na stories that touch situation.lol)
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 8:04am On Jan 29, 2016
twingirls:
I had a still birth on 7th Jan. Its such a very sad experiece.
I used Dr Amanjoh of Methodist sugarland, I have no regret whatsoever! The baby has already passed by the time I got to the hospital for delivery. She stopped being just my doctor and is now my sister. D staff of methodist sugarland and dr Amanjoh are smply great, even as I grief for my baby, I reckon with them, I will simply choose dem again.

And Soulcare woman? God bless her for me, even thogh I'm alone in America with no friend and family, they filled d vacum well. She stayed with me all tru my CS, my 1st thought was to run out of the hospital and board d next plane back to Nigeria wt my pregnancy, but she stayed and held my hand tru the c section, her whole family stayed truout d day helping wt my grief, hers is more than a concierge, it's a calling.

To my roommate, you know yourself, I say Thank you.

To God, I bless ur name, cos you have already given me the fortitude to bear the loss, even though I waited 3 years for this journey. I thank you for defending my own life, and for all.

To my husband, God be praised, I appreciate you more.
Hugs, hugs... I can't claim to understand what you've gone through but God has. May this be a turning point for greater testimonies. God will replace all that you have lost sevenfold. I Pray that you will sing a new and joyful song this year. Bless God, praise him in the midst of the storm, for he who started the good work in you will be faithful to complete it.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 2:37pm On Jan 28, 2016
firsttymum:
Yesterday was a sad day.
I heard a friend lost her 1 yr old daughter. So beautiful.
She died of aspiration ( Google it.. Don't ask me tongue)
mum and dad are Dr's (before u begin to wonder different things medically)


Lemme not bore you guys with aspiration lectures. Google it, digest it, be cautious, teach ur baby's caregiver especially we that are working class mothers.
Above all... PRAY.

cry
May God comfort her! Amen
May God grant them the strength to bear the loss . Truly a sad story.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 2:34pm On Jan 28, 2016
Onlineise:
Thanks @Bisoye82. We have reapplied and preping for another interview.

@Gurus in the house....i woke up this morning thinking that since she still has a valid stamp at least till next month maybe she shld just kuku go and spend 5months there...that will cover every. We go just do the intent thingy. Wetin una feel?
While it seems like a great way out right now, especially if the visa in question was not cancelled, if It were me, I'd be thinking about the future.

She just received a visa denial and shortly after she turns up at a POE to use the existing visa which is also due to expire soon, what would you think If you were the admitting officer? A visa can admit you at any time until it expires but what happens if she is turned back at the POE, won't that further worsen a simple case?

I believe it would be better to prepare for the upcoming interview and trust God than to attempt to use the present visa. My opinion sha, decision is yours to make.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 12:35pm On Jan 28, 2016
LadyGuinivere:
I climb on the back of this your plaint!
Biko nu, who knows the branch/banks that wre selling. See me in a mad frenzy reactivating dead accounts just in case na that bank go dey sell .
If I have offended u before forgive! grin t type the bank name and branch. Stanbic no longer has dollars till weneva o
Pele.

Demand is higher than supply for fx right now. Banks are receiving $40,000 dollars now as opposed to $100,000 available for PTA. All branches are vying for their customers on that allocation. Trust naija, it's no longer by waiting list, it's God's grace and man know man now oh.

Sterling bank does Money gram sha and i heard it's $1k per transaction . You can try that.
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 7:58am On Jan 27, 2016
omodadi:
I see you sis..
I hear you sis
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by TheLeakyTribe(f): 6:37pm On Jan 26, 2016
damidamsel:
Hi All, i'll like to get some advise on sending change of intent letter. So this is my scenario.....i got a visit visa on Dec '15 (easy breezy) while i was 5months preggy. I wasn't asked if i was preggy n i didn't declare coz my aim was to use the visa for holiday that December (had not done any birthing research) and i was more worried abt getting the visa than abt d pregnancy coz i was a potential immigrant also having family as citizen n LPRs over there and having lived there also for 4yrs on student visa.....Long story short, i got the visa and went on a 2weeks trip in Dec. POE was also easy breezy, no questions asked abt being preggy. Was stamped in for 6months which i could have stayed back to have my baby but decided otherwise as that wasn't d purpose of my trip. Family convinced me to come bk and birth so i got all necessary info from doctor and hospital. Planning to return in March as EDD is april, in your opinion, do i need to send a change of intent letter?
Hey dear, in my sincere opinion it isn't neccessary to send a change of intent letter to the embassy in your particular case.

You applied for a tourist visa and used it for that purpose. They judged you eligible for multiple entries. As long as you have used the visa for its intended purpose I don't see a problem.

The change of intent is for people who applied for a purpose but were unable to use it as they had initially intended. In such a case it's better to err on the part of caution and notify the embassy. In your case I don't think it's neccessary.

Saying you need to notify the embassy that you're using the visa for medical purposes is like saying if I apply for a visa to visit for the first time, and decide to use it on business a second time I need to notify the embassy huh

This is my opinion sha. I however believe that you must declare your intention to give birth at the POE. Your interview wouldn't neccessarily matter again because you have used the visa as you intended upon application .

HOWEVER , if you feel that going to have your baby may affect your immigrant application, then it may be wise to pre- notify the embassy.

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