Ebony84:
I've used KLM with my baby twice and checked in one 23kg suitcase for her both times. I personally prefer KLM.

Hmm. How did you do that? KLM is 10kg for infant

Cretaceous:
Ladies and Gents, please advise:

KLM or British Airways?

Which is better for a pregnant woman?

I’ve not flown BA but I had a very good experience with KLM. No fit to fly needed and infant ticket was cheap. I paid about N40,000 in their Nigeria office through my hubby. I heard BA charges a lot to add infant ticket

What of in a case where LO’s passport was received in less than 5 working days before departure? I’m asking because I only got my LO’s passport last Friday and sent the application for the voa that same friday. I’m yet to receive the approval letter and my travel date is May 2. What can I do, please?

ozymes:
As soon as you have the LO's US Passport. But at least 5 working days

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i was the one that ask if I can go for family interview with my usa born child scheduled for today.there was an issue with my bar code so advise to correct and reschedule though my DH and sons went for the interview and were denied.He said the issue of my previous childbirth was raised and asked if I made all payment and he confirmed it and tried presenting my statement but was declined from presenting any documents.What baffled him was the vo told him "your wife has visa"and he argued it twice and d vo confirmed same but as he argued,d vo kept quiet and reconfirm my coming back from him .please anyone with experience on this as I am confuse will work on getting the new appointment,any advise pls.thank you

ozymes:
As soon as you have the LO's US Passport. But at least 5 working days

I think you can apply up to three working days before your trip. I applied today 30th April for a trip on 3rd May and I received approval documents same day. Probably because tomorrow is a public holiday in Nigeria

gazu007:
please can anyone help urgently with the info on visa on arrival as I tried to apply on line but it says their mail box is full.

please I need help in leaving on the 1st of May.

thx guys

the email I used was oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng

Hello @gazu007, I'm also trying to get visa on arrival at nigeria. How is the process for you so far? Have you been able to reach nigeria immigration now? Please share your experience. Thanks.

Please how were you able to get the approval on the same date of application? I applied on last friday April 27 but I’m yet to receive the approval documents.My flight leaves on May 2.

valeria:

I think you can apply up to three working days before your trip. I applied today 30th April for a trip on 3rd May and I received approval documents same day. Probably because tomorrow is a public holiday in Nigeria

All of you people flying KLM and BA una be multimillionaires ohh..checked their fare yesterday I dey see like a million plus for just normal economy..Never knew it is as expensive as that.

The likes of Emirates are co are not as expensive as that but the hours you will use in the sky is just too long..I mean do they allow pregnant women to fly 16hours non stop?I wonder if pregnant women can survive that far distance or am I just being afraid

Pls gurus in the house, someone that is applying for a B2/ medical visa, should she fill the doctors address as contact address in the Us or she should fill her aunty's address she have been using previously on her Ds160 form. And pls for her child's form as well, which address can be used as they are applying for the visa together.

Note: she already has correspondences from doctor and hospital. Thanks.

Hello everyone. Please who has recently scheduled an interview. What's the present date for both Lagos and Abuja...

Thank you.

Please gurus in the house, also if ur husband may be joining you later in ur birthing trip, say few days before the baby arrives that is if work permits him but his interview date is different from urs , his date will be after u must have gone for ur own interview with ur child, do i need to include him on the DS160 form as someone you will be travelling with?

Tabsy:
Hello everyone. Please who has recently scheduled an interview. What's the present date for both Lagos and Abuja...

Thank you.

I just did lagos, nearest available date is 5th sept 2018. I didn't check for Abuja

happney65:
i wonder if pregnant women can survive that far distance or am I just being afraid

eyes on the prize. The reward is enough to motivate you.

Congrats ....triple happy .quote author=Ms2ra post=67157596]Hello All,

I just want to say a very big thank you to you all. This forum helped me with my visa application. I’ll love to share my story as it might help the next person.

I’ve been to the United States several times in the past and still have a valid visa expiring in July (exactly on my EDD).

I decided to renew the visa via Dropbox as I wasn’t comfortable being in another man’s land with an expired visa (I later learnt from this forum that this wasn’t an issue as your duration of stay is determined by the CBP)

I applied through Dropbox with 3 other members of my family (our visas were expiring on the same day). All 3 of them got their visa but me. I was asked to schedule a follow-up interview based on a 221g category.

Many thanks to this forum I got all my supporting documents ready, scheduled the interview and below is my transcript.

VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning and how are you doing?
VO: Very well thank you. And why are you going to the United States
Me: Vacation and to have my baby
VO: I see you’ve traveled several times to the U.S, do you always stay in New Mexico (this info he clearly got from my DS160)
Me: Oh no, my sister just moved there from Visalia, California, it will be my first time in Albuquerque NM.
VO: I don’t know which is worse Visalia, CA or Albuquerque, NM...hahahha
Me: hahahha (I didn’t get the joke though)
VO: So what do you do
Me: I work with so so so and so
VO: For how long?
Me: x years now
VO: Are you married?
Me: Yes
VO: Will your husband be traveling with you?
Me: Sadly no because of work but my mum will be joining me later on.
VO: What does your husband do?
Me: He also works in the same place as I do as so so so and so
VO: What’s your budget for this trip?
Me: $15,000
VO: Have you made any payments?
Me: No I haven’t, I decided to wait till after the interview just in case
VO: Good decision. Do you have an appointment with a doctor and can I see statement showing you can pay for this trip.
Me: Sure...handing him the appointment letter from the doctor’s office, the hospital and doctor’s bills and also my statement of accounts.
VO: Oh great, after reviewing for about a minute. He returned all documents and starts typing for what seemed like forever and then he says...
VO: Your visa has been granted, you can pick up your passport at the address circled after you receive an email or text message for pick up.
Me: Thank you very much.

From time of entry to exit all took about 30minutes. [/quote]

Check your e-mail box. I just sent you a mail on what to do now and handle it now!

Heart05:
What of in a case where LO’s passport was received in less than 5 working days before departure? I’m asking because I only got my LO’s passport last Friday and sent the application for the vote that same Friday. I’m yet to receive the approval letter and my travel date is May 2. What can I do, please?

How about Lufthansa? Though Frankfurt Airport conecting waka nor be here ooo

happney65:
All of you people flying KLM and BA una be multimillionaires ohh..checked their fare yesterday I dey see like a million plus for just normal economy..Never knew it is as expensive as that.

The likes of Emirates are co are not as expensive as that but the hours you will use in the sky is just too long..I mean do they allow pregnant women to fly 16hours non stop?I wonder if pregnant women can survive that far distance or am I just being afraid

happyme31:
So I am reporting live from Houston! I posted my B2 Visa interview back in February.
I arrived IAH last Friday at 35 weeks via British Airways. Don't know why people keep scaring others from coming through Houston. I heard I could still get turned back even with a B2 visa. Thank God I didnt changed my POE last minute.

I left Abuja 8:05am on Thursday. I had a fit to fly which wasnt requested for. I kept wondering who I was supposed to show the letter.
The flight was very ok and comfy. I deliberately planned to break the trip and rest in London for a day. We arrived Heathrow 2:05 pm and I went straight to Immigration. It was very busy and I spent over an hour. Finally got to my turn and the officer asks why I am there. Told him I was traveling the next day to give birth in US. He asked to see my Fit to Fly and asked several questions. He even turned to his colleague to ask what documents were needed. That one told him I only needed fit to fly and a Visa. So he stamped me and I left to my hotel.
The next day, I continued to Houston. The flight was okay as well and my compression socks worked well. I saw 2 other pregnant ladies in the flight and one was a nairalander who dragged me to the front that we weren't supposed to queue even though the airport wasn't busy.

Officer: Good afternoon. What brings you here
Me: Good afternoon. To have my baby.
Officer: Is this your first child
Me: Yes
Officer: How long are you staying?
Me: 2 months.
Officer: Are you alone on this trip
Me: Yes, But my mom will be here in three weeks time
Officer: How much cash do you have for this purpose
Me: S10,000 and another $6000 in my card.
Officer: Dont bring it out, just tell me. Where are you staying
Me: Intown suites. I hand him my reservation.
Officer: This shows for just one week (its actually 1 month, he didnt study it well)
Me: Yes, I was only allowed to make reservation for a certain amount of time until I show up.
Officer: Okay, Make sure you keep all your receipts. He then stamps me in for 6 months

As I make to leave, he gently explains that he would give me an escort to take me to count my money. he was really polite.
The escort suggested I first went to baggage claim.
I Picked up my bags and was given a form to fill in the cash. But it wasnt eventually counted.
The officer just asked to see the cash . He asked random questions about my occupation and asked to see my doctor's letter. (Guess he was just been over zealous).

Then, I went straight to the Supershuttle stand and got a shared ride to my accommodation. It was cheaper than uber.

Please what is this suppershuttle stand?

happney65:
All of you people flying KLM and BA una be multimillionaires ohh..checked their fare yesterday I dey see like a million plus for just normal economy..Never knew it is as expensive as that.

The likes of Emirates are co are not as expensive as that but the hours you will use in the sky is just too long..I mean do they allow pregnant women to fly 16hours non stop?I wonder if pregnant women can survive that far distance or am I just being afraid

million plus ke? I paid 416k for my wife's ticket (KLM) just yesterday.
depart: may31
return: Aug 1

well, I think it depends on the timing too

Biodun1234:
Please what is needed to notorise a document at US embassy in Lagos.

Now you need to get an appointment at the embassy in Lagos . Please note that the notary doesn’t come everyday and the appointment date is over one month so I will advise your husband to book and appointment soon even before your baby comes . The Nigerian US embassy was really difficult, because you don’t pay for the notary service . My husband finally went to Ghana to get this done .My advice will be to get an appointment date early in Lagos and please call them to confirm what day the notary comes .

ozymes:
As soon as you have the LO's US Passport. But at least 5 working days

You should only apply 14 days before your departure date . I got my LO’s passport 4 days before and I applied immediately. I also called the number on their website after 24hours and explained the urgency since the weekend was approaching. I got my approval letter the next day.

Abuja is July 5th

Tabsy:
Hello everyone. Please who has recently scheduled an interview. What's the present date for both Lagos and Abuja...

Thank you.

Abeg any mama coming to LA today tomorrow that help me with methylated spirit? Is quite pricey here.

Wow. Thank you. Will be looking at Abuja.. Please post your transcript after your successful approval.

Chimzy09:
Abuja is July 5th

Just learnt Abuja is July 5th. This September is far. Thank you for replying.

adycatus:


I just did lagos, nearest available date is 5th sept 2018. I didn't check for Abuja

Cretaceous:

million plus ke? I paid 416k for my wife's ticket (KLM) just yesterday.
depart: may31
return: Aug 1

well, I think it depends on the timing too

Yeah maybe its the timing sha..choose a closer date and saw outrageous fees..I fear sha..was just checking through nii sha

cindermum:


eyes on the prize. The reward is enough to motivate you.

Exactly..You got it!!!

Cretaceous:

million plus ke? I paid 416k for my wife's ticket (KLM) just yesterday.
depart: may31
return: Aug 1

well, I think it depends on the timing too

KLM is actually running a promo for tickets departing till June 14.

I read it was 10kg too and was told 10kg as well when i booked the infant ticket on the phone. So i packed 10kg and was slightly overweight on my other suitcases.

When i got to check-in in America, the lady said i would have to pay excess on my other two suitcases but i had 23kg for the infant. So i just asked to her to give me sometime to repack. Actually had to go and buy a travelling bag to do this. So I ended up checking in 3 23kg bags and her carseat and had 4 hand luggage(diaper bag is treated same as handbag) plus pushchair.

The second time, I was going to the UK, didn't need the 23kg when i was going but coming back i checked in the 3 23kg and nothing was said.

I think it's 23kg for their long haul flights.

Petdaughter:


Hmm. How did you do that? KLM is 10kg for infant