Maggies88:



As you have been advised above, I think the key thing here is to ensure that your visa is used for its original B1/B2 purposes within the visa cycle of 5 years. Not necessarily before the child birth but also after . I.E try to visit the US also casually If possible more times than for just child birth alone . You are allowed to have a change in plan for birthing purposes for as long as you are open about it at the POE and prove beyond reasonable doubt that you can handle your bills by physical cash on hand and receipts of pre- payments.

A. You can use HCA west for hospital . .( Google about them )
B. If you can contact them , ask for a Doctor LA. (Again they switch hospitals a lot so don’t know if he still uses this hospital as an option. )
C. This hospital along with the doctor can afford you an average of 8k to probably 15k depending on the type of delivery you have . For the child you can use Texas pediatrics also in same west Houston for average of $600-$800 for per child .

As a small note : Be prepared to pay every bill out of pocket and don’t miss even as little as a 20 dollar invoice so make sure to have a mailing address that is well within your control in case bills come in the mail even after you are gone back to Nigeria .

This should put you on a good standing when the time for renewal eventually comes , via drop box or even Interview if things change .

Good luck.

Thank you so much for your detailed response @Maggies88! Very helpful tips too. I’ll check out the hospital.

Debbieeeeeee:


It is advisable to use your visa for its intended purpose, before considering using it for childbirth. Although a five-year visa may seem like a long time, it will come to an end sooner than you think. To avoid complications during the visa renewal process, it is recommended that you use it for its purpose, even if it's just for a short period, and then return for childbirth. This will help to ensure that you have a smooth and hassle-free experience when renewing your visa.

Thank you so much Debbieeee!

Hello guys, I’ve learnt a lot on this thread, thanks to everyone for being so kind. I now have specific questions and will be appreciative if I get clear answers.

I have a B1/B2 visa effective last year and valid for 5 years. The plan at the time of applying was to visit the US in December 2023 on vacation, but I ended up not going. Plans have now changed and I intend to use the visa for birthing purposes early 2025. I will most likely be staying with family at Houston Texas or Lubbock Texas.

Here are my questions:

1. Do I need to visit the US first on vacation before going back for birthing purpose. Does this increase my chances at the POE or is it okay to wait till I’m ready to go in 2025?
2. For those who have had their babies this year or recently in Texas, could you kindly assist with
(a) good hospital options/doctors and their contact details;
(b) breakdown of cost and expectations; and
(c)any other thing I should be aware of.

I know 2025 is still some months away but DH and I need to plan ahead. Thank you.