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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 6:18pm On Dec 31, 2015

Na me oh. Make I no go lie enter 2016.

nefertitiram:
All of una wey don know me reach house! Na wa o! I will soon decode, make I de think de go... wait? na you de vex for Buhari since yesterday night for that other junction where we de meet de chop madamsabi?

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 6:17pm On Dec 31, 2015

Na wa. #mummyimustcomeoutin2016 hope ur aii.

favoredgal:
That's 2 days for nics - 19th and 20th

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 6:15pm On Dec 31, 2015

bbaby84:
Dear vcole,

It seems you didn't read my post properly. I saw all the ones you quoted . They were more of introductions and questions but no feed back.

You applauded someone's transcript above and said that was the way to go but I never saw any of yours neither did I read about your hospital breakdown.

No feedback that I had an interview and was granted a visa and that I was thankful to all for the help?
Hospital breakdown on top martell and del sol when we don flood time line with as at then? Oya sorry say I no tok with full details, Aunty no vex.
However full details was not even the issue at hand abi?
Point is Kenny's post came off a bit suspicious especially the part where the VO asked for who the doctor was and she (he) gave one "off the top of her (his?) Head. And then the VO advised to ensure an appointment is booked before travelling. I mean, maybe I am an "unbeliever" but it sounds incredulous to me. That sort of question is usually the deal breaker. Back in 2014 a lot of people were refused visas for bot havinh a letter from their ob/gyn directly.
That being said, my opinion doesn't count as fact abi? I can be doubtful all I want.
I don't understand your defender of the universe stance but no be everything man pickin go understand.
You can help Kenny with doctor info now sha especially as the b2 visa has been granted now. She (he?) really needs it.
Happy New year once again

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 2:57pm On Dec 31, 2015

think deep. Lol!

nefertitiram:
You have succeeded in confusing me now o

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 2:56pm On Dec 31, 2015

Oya, make i drop mic. i don look for trouble reach. grin

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 2:55pm On Dec 31, 2015

or this? reading the disclaimer without even reading the message?

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by vcole: 10:08pm On Sep 08, 2014
Congrats to all those who have been granted their visas recently. Well,as regards doctoresparati, El paso is a border state. Anyone who bothered to look up the area before would know that. It's public info. Like any border state,eg lagos/seme in our own country,illegal immigrants always have access one way or the other. So it's not a big deal. It didn't start today either. I believe doctoresparati decided to set up their maternity service legally so they can capture immigrant clientele who are genuine and wanna pay. Personally, they make it easy,anyone who has read their medical responsibility letter would know it was carefully written. Anyway, I found out about them on nairaland and I can imagine how many other people have. So,I'm pretty sure the embassy is getting a lot of their letters. The CO at my interview also asked me why I am opting for them instead of other hospitals. In my opinion,as long as you.have all the other requirements, no one is gonna be able to just deny you.a visa based on your choice of health care provider. That being said,it's always better to research all your options and pick what works best for you.

DISCLAIMER - I'm not a doctoresparati agent oh! Ain't getting no referral fees oh! I'm not advertising oh! Lol!
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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 2:54pm On Dec 31, 2015

aunty bbaby84, when you were reading my posts, did you omit this?

Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedure? by vcole: 1:56pm On Aug 12, 2014
amash: hmm houston....#thinking#
am a first time mum and havent even started my antenatal. am four month gone....still choosy on what hospital here in abuja for ante natal and what state in the u.s for delivery....
i guess am not on track! someone scold me please....
my work schedule is tight though.....#smh#

Good day Nairalanders!
Amash, it's okay. You should start antenatal though,you have to make time for your baby bust schedule or not.. I also delayed in making up my mind about where to deliver.
Only submitted my visa app about 3 weeks ago.
Had my interview today.
It was easy breezy.thanks to God and thanks to this forum.
The visa officer asked why I was traveling and I told him to have my baby.
He asked if I had contacted any hospital, I said yes and he asked to see any doc showing that, I gave him d letter.
He asked what I do, I'm not working at d moment and so I told him.
He asked what my husband does, I told him
He asked what d cost of d trip was, I gave him a spread sheet and then he asked to see bank statements, I showed him.
Then he said my.visa has been approved and I should ensure I keep all my receipts "forever and ever"
I laughed and said thanks.
All of this took about 3-5mins.
A couple of people were rejected when I was there, including another pregnant lady.
I believe she didn't come out straight to say she was gonna have her baby there, the.VO had to drag it outta her.
All in.all,I'm grateful to God and all of you who helped with your tips.
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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 2:51pm On Dec 31, 2015

aunty bbaby84 i gave my visa transcript, look through my posts biko. had my baby in october 2014 in el paso and even boarded the same flight with some nairalanders and we had a ball. you certainly did not see me coming here to ask for a recommendation for a doctor after applying for a visa already. preparedness means that you already have options for a doctor. this is irrespective of having procured a visa or not. it is simple common sense. bearing in mind that i am from thread 1 and 2 i do not expect you to know who i am or better still be privy to my child's photos or info. since you are not the person whom i fbi-ed or cia-ed, abeg chop happy new year for me for 2016 and drop your albeit baseless mic.

bbaby84:
Madam vcole,
I looked through your posts and there was no time you came to share your visa transcript, the baby due in October we didn't hear about,there was a post where you were disclaiming to be an agent, you wanted to give birth in El -paso we didnt read break down/ experience. I can go on and on.
Why not be a little kinder? The person and scenario you called out was very possible no big deal about it and she was honest about her intentions. Besides, not everyone joins NL because of giving birth in America, there are loads of other resourceful threads.
It's almost New Year, biko take it easy.
Happy New year in advance.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 2:02pm On Dec 31, 2015

From the way i type, i thought that you would have decoded who i am by now.

nefertitiram:
Hehehehe! FBI tinz! Una don sabi pass us sef!

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 1:59pm On Dec 31, 2015

Congrats you!
cc: newbies this is how it is done. before y'all be calling out fbi skills. lol!
You are good to go dear. Now you just need to sort out your accomodation, hustle for USD up and down the place, book your doctor's appointment, search for flight ticket deals and buy now and sit tight and await the arrival of your LO.
If you wanna shop for baby stuff and sea freight to Nigeria, now will be a good time as well.

Stephenry:
Good morning all,
This is my first time writing on this page, but i have been following up this thread for about 3 months.
I have read part 1,2 and 3 scantly and this has helped my visa preparation and success.
I feel obliged to share my visa interview story with everyone, so that people can also learn from mine.

Me:Good morning sir,
VO: Good morning, have you traveled before
Me: No
VO:Why do you want to visit the US.
Me: Childbirth
VO: Have u spoken to any hospital in the US.
Me: Yes(brought out email correspondence from the hospital and handed it over to him).
VOWent through the correspondence) who is paying the bill.
Me:Self
VO: Do you have any proof of payment.
Me:Yes(Brought out my account statement)
VO: What do you do.
Me:Told him where i work, my position and the number of years worked.
VO: Can you explain what you do in your role.
Me:Gave him summary of what i do(making sure is in-line with what i has filled in my DS 160)
VO: Why is your husband not supporting this trip.
Me: Of course he is supporting, we are taking care of the bills together.
VO: So by self, u mean yourself and your husband
Me:Yes
VO: How many weeks gone are you now.
Me: 20 weeks.
VO: Gave me a form and said pick up your passport in the circle location in 3 bussiness days.
Me: Thank you.

I want to say thank you to every contributor in this forum, it was really helpful going through this thread.
I also want to know what next i need to do and prepare as i would be traveling in April.

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Canada by vcole: 11:23am On Dec 30, 2015

Lol! #team2016missionaryjourney oh IJN. if you see the way i dey refresh this page ehn. you go laugh. cos e be like say oga T***p fit win oh. we gotta prepare. My lovely (boy) is good. How are you and yours?

Phema:
Lol. My dear, i dey ooo. How your lovelies?

Make we dey wait 2017.

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Canada by vcole: 10:41am On Dec 30, 2015

Phema how now? lol! 2016 don reach ground finish oh.

Phema:
Nita2013, how body? How far your application? Decision made yet?

Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Canada by vcole: 10:39am On Dec 30, 2015

Hey. You in canada now? how is it going? i dey wait for your report oh!m #2016hopefulmissionaryjourney lol!

hermosa:
@hotstepper, hello
i really appreciate all the help you are rendering people who want to have their babies in Toronto. I also want to have my baby in Toronto. my husband and I will be visiting Toronto this December to look for OB/GYNs and also check out affordable clinics/hospitals, then I'll return again but solo in February.
I have an aunt i'll b staying with while pregnant and for delivery. she lives in Pickering, Ontario.
Do you know the process for antenatal? the fees per visit? and any affordable clinics/hospitals in Pickering?
also could you please contact me at marietta dot okoedion at gmail dot com? thank you.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 10:30am On Dec 30, 2015

[quote author=kemmytino post=41475788][/quote]you mentioned a doctor off the top of your head? so what correspondence did you give? cos the rules clearly state that you should have contacted a doctor who is ready to accept medical responsibility. Hospital correspondence only shows their fees and policy. You are the one giving summarized stories (maybe phony too). To come here asking for Atl doctors when that has been flogged and beaten to death and even buried in the other parts just seems phony. I am very sure that your "correspondence" clearly states that they are exclusive of physician fees.
VO advised you to book a doctor's appointment? #miraculousvisathings LWKMD!!!!
Plus you have been a registered nairalander since 2007 with interests in other random albeit male-seeming kinda posts - building and recruitment. and since 2007, all of a sudden you post on dec 29th, 2015 asking about Atl docs. maybe i have watched too much fiction sha.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 9:32am On Dec 30, 2015

taaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!! who is this person? are you a learner huh

?? firstymum and favoredgal are coming for you! you applied for a b2 visa without any form of doctor's correspondence? make we hear word. mtscheeewwwwwwwwwww

kemmytino:
Well, my visa interview was a simple one. Sometin like this:

V/O: Y re u travelling
Me: childbirth and to see my longtime friend
V/O: any hospital correspondence
Me: gave her my estimated billing
V/O: it's rather cheap
Me: that's for self pay patient
V/O: where do u work
Me: answered
V/O: ur job function
Me: I responded
V/O: ur doctors appointment letter
Me: yet to make one, was told to call back in Jan
V/O: doctor's name?
Me: mentioned one name (just out of my head)
V/O: ok, application approved bt make sure u get an appointment b4 travelling
Me: ok, tank u.

Please o, any info on affordable doctor and hosp in Atlanta biko. I still dey wait, loyal and humble.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 4:20pm On Dec 29, 2015

as innnnnnnnnnnnn!! even me dey follow you wait oh!

favoredgal:
Hey babe... Still on waiting P I want 2015

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 2:57pm On Dec 29, 2015

Hey you.

favoredgal:
I doubt, it's not as easy and straight forward to get one, kinda like getting a loan.

If it's secured by your salary you will need to move your Salary acc to the said bank, get hr to sign forms, etc.

that's why there are few in circulation compared to debit cards

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 2:55pm On Dec 29, 2015

Hi. Renew via drop box in 2016. if you are due in August, then it means you should be travelling some time June-ish. So you should plan to renew well in advance. Fill a ds160 form for a B2 visa and make sure you have all your doctor and hospital correspondence and all other documents just incase you get called for an interview.
However, you can opt not to renew your visa and send a letter of intent via email to the embassy before you travel and hope to be stamped in for 6 months on arrival at poe.

Apeke1991:
Hello everyone . Good job everyone is doing God bless you all . I have been following this thread since 2013. Now I am married and just discovered I am pregnant . Been reading all pages . But I think my case is a little perculiar . I have had 2 usa visas , used the first one in 2010 while The recent one is meant to expire July 2016 . But unfortunately since last year I applied I haven't had time to use it . My due date is August 2016
1. can I renew before it expires?
2. Is it a crime not to use ur visa ?
3. Please does any one know about any affordable hospitals in Reno, Nevada.? Been searching but haven't found . Please I will be happy to recieve advices

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 11:00am On Dec 22, 2015

what airline are you flying? Usually you add it onto your booking under "special requests" you can do this by yourself online or at the check in counter.

neks31:
Hello house.. Pls those that booked wheel chair service pls how did u do it??

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 4:34pm On Dec 21, 2015

Hi. well, if "father" lol! is still around when baby arrives, then you do not need a ds3053 aka notarised consent form. he will go along with you to the passport office. however if he is absent when baby arrives, then he would have to download and print out and fill a ds3053 and get it notarised at the us consulate in lagos or abuja alongside a copy of his passport biodata page and send by courier to you. ideally, he should not notarise consent for application for the baby's passport prior to the baby's birth, seeing as at the date of consent, the baby was not "technically" in existense yet.although some people have done this in the past, but some passport offices do not accept those, mine didn't. although that was over a year ago so my info may be obsolete. lol!

bizzle6:
Good morning house, it seems baby would be arriving late, father is currently around but might have to leave before baby's passport can be done, would like to know how to go about the notarization letter for the passport as hubby is still in the US. Thanks so much.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 3:42pm On Dec 21, 2015

read it again. the journalist certainly implied that it was cbn policy especially as he splashed Emefele's face on the front page. however, it is more of a starvation of forex leading to decisions by banks to limit dollar denominated spending on naira cards with a last resort already being effected by certain banks to stop this altogether. knowing Nigeria, there is no smoke without fire. soon all the banks will toe the same path.

favoredgal:
That's the journalist : publication that has blown this out of proportion according to them

Anyways let's be looking jare

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 3:19pm On Dec 21, 2015

Okk. fingers crossed. maybe baby wants to come all wrapped up as a gift on boxing day. lol
here is the newspaper article. i doubt punch will publish an unconfirmed story.
http://www.punchng.com/banks-stop-use-of-atm-cards-abroad/

favoredgal:
Re:baby....Na...still have + or - two weeks

Meanwhile, i just spoke to someone at CBN and MasterCard and they say there is no such policy o!

According to both of them (both unconnected to each other) a journalist took the Stan chart story and decided to make it a Cbn policy

Let's be watching

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 1:55pm On Dec 21, 2015

@favoredgal yea, i think its up to the intending mom to discuss what her options are with her ob/gyn. every delivery choice is individualised. so if she fulfills criteria for a vd, then she should let her ob know that that is her preferred mode of delivery. however, as with all pregnancies, even more so with twin gestation, the possibility of a c-section lurks in the corner if at any point in time, the mother and/or babies are at risk.
Meanwhile, your baby never pop? hahahahahahahahahahahah!!!!!!!!

@nuptial, since u earlier stated that your account had to be "zerorised" as a result of business matters and have about 4 months to build up between now and ur dw's interview, why not get your statement for 1 year or even from jan 2015 till said interview date? This would give a clearer picture of things. my 2 cents.

The stoppage of use of naira-denominated atms for forex denominated transactions is a cbn directive. so it cuts across all banks and takes effect on Jan 1st, 2016. so its not limited to china, uae or other african countries, its everywhere and also limits purchase online with our cards as well.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 3:45pm On Dec 18, 2015

you were really calm. thumbs up. at my interview....the same you should know better, profs and all talk came up (i'm a doc as well) but i was also polite and explained how i do not desire to be a statistic in our maternal mortality index thanks to lack of infrastructure.

Popri:
To think I was so calm during that ordeal is unbelievable...All I can say is that God was with me, coz she kept repeating I will cancel your visa, but I was very calm and I spoke softly and clearly looking straight into her eyes, and i saw that look in her eyes like "won't you beg me"? You can't change their minds, you can only try to convince them and pray to God so begging was not something I even thought of

@customized87, I just voted, your boy is so cute

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 3:26pm On Dec 18, 2015

So after I have given albeit unsolicited responses above. Lol! I would like to give a shout out to favoredgal. She so graciously helped me out with a very important "thing" recently. Nairaland moms can be cool you know. Happy holidays everyone.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 3:24pm On Dec 18, 2015

Hi nuptial. The advise is to go with a minimum of 6 months' bank statement updated no more than 30 days to your interview (basically printed out within 30 days of your interview). However you can take a year's statement or more to your interview, there is nothing wrong. I took 1 year's statement, others have taken 8 months, some others 13 months.

nupital:
Thanks again for the reply!

The bank statement has been inconsistent for some months now. I have a project that i am doing and its zeros my balance. With this new development, i would stop the project and concentrate on funding the account appropriately. I can start that this month till March/April we intend applying. But that would only be a solid 4-5 months statement. Confused!

Reason for Wife's visa first:

Since i have been refused based on my family and siblings being in the US and no strong ties to Nigeria, i want my wife to apply first, then i go after she has been given.

Thanks yet again!

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 3:10pm On Dec 18, 2015

I didn't have my baby there but a friend did and it did take 45 days to get the birth certificate. That is their state law. Good luck and Godspeed dear.

nkyokojie:
I need help..i delivered in Johnson city in d state of Teneesee and I was just told that it takes 30 to 45 working days to get the birth certificate. Has anyone delivered in this state n is there any way to expedite it.my leave is running out and I need to get his passport

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 3:04pm On Dec 18, 2015

The hotel, ground transportation and 1 day free visa only applies when there is no other connecting flight on your date of travel with a shorter transit time as at the time of your booking. thought i was eligible when i tried this on one of my previous flights, until I was politely educated on the policy by the ever so courteous Emirates staff.

nefertitiram:
Alaroro sister like me! Hw market

I flew emirates back with my LO. After buying tkt everything is free... ie hotel, visa, ground transport, feeding. Just make sure u book dubai connect in advance and collect your vouchers at the checkin counter

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 10:18pm On Dec 03, 2015

nefertitiram:
Nasadiva!!!
Did you drink from my stream? I keep checking the name wondering if it wasn't nefertitiram responding! Hian! Lol

Hahahahahahahahahaha! I did the same.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 1:59pm On Nov 26, 2015

favoredgal:
Is the person in Lagos? You can hit me up

Thanks dear. Yea, in Lagos. I just PM-ed you.
#lifesaver

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 12:26pm On Nov 26, 2015

vcole:
My people. Good evening oh! How market? Lol.
Abeg is anyone headed to Houston within the next 2 weeks? Abeg na beg I dey oh! Need to get a document across to someone. I know say I fit DHL oh but in this economic climate so 40k to send document na costing things oh!
Thanks in anticipation.

Please oh. I still dey expect that good person when go fit help me carry my 1-page document for free to houston oh. Anyone traveling before Dec 13th? Thanks in anticipation.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 3 by vcole: 12:23pm On Nov 26, 2015

shabbey09:
Thanks Nasadiva, i thought so too.
A friend was saying i should book an hotel reservation instead and use their details

what do you think?

Use your doctor and hospital address as US contact. Ensure that as a precautionary measure ur doc can give you correspondence in the eventuality (albeit rare) that you get called for an interview.
Book a hotel or extended stay and fill that as "address where you will stay in the US"

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