MzYemie:
i am travelling early august, due in September

i am travelling Aug 5th with emirates. to Houston. Due in Sept too. If you are on emirates, lets talk please.

telias:
Hi all. I had a baby in 2014 and processing the Nigerian visa then[b][/b]seemed[b][/b] complicated. Got stuck at the payment page where it was compulsory to use exactly the same name on card as the name of the visa applicant. Plus I called the 3 embassies again and again without making a connection back then. Was pressed for time so I resorted to using Tanko and got in 3 days.did not mind paying the$50 diff then. However, since there are people here who have done this successfully, please help with this info
a. Does it matter the name on card used for payment?
b. How long does it actually really take to get back the passport
c.Does one get prompt responses now via telephone or email to the embassies and which one -to follow up on an application?
Thanks

PS: just arrived in Dallas but POE was very uneventful so transcript will bore you in the spirit of giving back. The only thing was I was asked a question which I have always wondered what response to give " why don't you have your baby in Nigeria, why the United States?

My heart leaped initially but I just responded that I was told it is not illegal to have a baby in US so I chose that option. we moved on from there.

A. Yes it matters. You can buy a money order and send to innovate instead of using ur card .
B. it could take from 2-3weeks
C. No, they dont usually pick up.

Thats why you shouldnt do it yourself if you dont have lots of time. I did my baby's own myself cos i stayed more tha 6 weeks in the US after giving birth but I wouldnt ever try it again cos i dont intend staying up to that amount of time for subsequent missionary journeys

simababe:



I registered with both wyckoff and jamaica hospital, you can check both out but jamaic hospital doesn't accept test from 9ja.

Simababe, pls do you have an idea if any of the two hospitals (Wyckoff and Jamaica) accepts wire transfer?

blaize777:


Pls can you direct me on how to go abt usa passport for my baby i want to start the process on Monday. Pls give me detailed direction

Babe is this sorted now?
If not follow me so that i can walk you through it.
I also intend starting this week.

Awesome, I'm traveling on the 2nd by Emirates too. How do we talk privately?i'm a new member here, I've been a guest all along.

asikiye:


i am travelling Aug 5th with emirates. to Houston. Due in Sept too. If you are on emirates, lets talk please.

So here's my transcript (I hope it doesn't wipe off again)
Left naija on Thursday, flew Emirates airline with a toddler. Traveling with a toddler is no joke! Almost lost my voice from shouting. I immediately asked for an extra seat immediately we boarded which I got. Can't imagine putting him on my lap throughout with my long belle.

Fast forward to Dubai.
Connecting flight was for an hour...we were almost the last to board. Just at the boarding gate, I was asked for my fit-to-fly which I handed out. The lady kept looking at me and called one of her bosses. That one too kept staring at the letter, then the lady asked him if I could fly at 33wks (shuooo, the devil is a liar!) me sef kuku started staring at the man with one kain eyes, he eventually said I should go.
Immediately we boarded, I asked for an extra seat, well I got 2 extra seats. I just raised the arms of the chairs and voila! A nice bed space for my son. I suffered eye redness as I couldn't sleep all through, all thanks to my son with his Indian friends playing and screaming on board. The free WiFi helped though as I was able to chat with DH throughout the journey.

Fast forward to houston POE...the queue no be here ooo. Almost felt like fainting but thank God I didn't. No pity for preggy Momma.
Me: hello
Cpb: hello (with a strong face)
CBP: why are you here
Me: to have my baby and for vacation
CBP: passports please
CBP: place your four fingers for scanning
CBP: how much cash do you have on you
Me: 7,400
CBP: what do you do
Me: i'm an interior designer
Cbp: any food stuffs
Me: yes
Cbp: okay step aside, an officer will come get you

Off to secondary inspection:
Met a lot of people there and I kept wondering when i'd be called. DH kept calling my phone, I couldn't pick as no phones were allowed.
I walked up to an officer and said 'Yes I'm here' she was like, I didn't call you. (oh! Apparently I called myself...sincerely, I thought I heard my name) as I was about to turn, she asked if I was expecting
Me: yes
CBP: when is your due date
Me: july
CBP: when did you apply for your visa
Me: July 2014
CBP: when is it gonna expire
Me: July 2016
CBP: okay, go have your seat
Just then another officer came out to ask if people were hungry...some raised their hands. I was too tho but I kept observing. He said okay, if you want food make sure you write your name on this list which was then passed round **for my mind! I said their Fada...sorry I mean their Dad..lol. Esu oni gba ibi ounje ti mumi. Devil get thee behind me! Make dem no deport pelzon ontop sey we chop
5mins later, I was called
CBP: how did you know about the hospital
Me: well, I had my first child there
CBP: really?!, do you have your receipts
Me: of course (tried reaching for them)
CBP: how much do you have on you
Me: 7,400 and my debit card
CBP: i'm aware getting PTA in Nigeria is tough
Me: oh yes! (Ehen, thank God u are aware)
CBP: where does your Hubby work
Me: told her
CBP: did you declare at the embassy initially that..
Me: *cuts in* of course, told them I'm coming to have my baby.
CBP: okay, please don't receive any medicaid and try attach your receipt with other documents when applying via drop box for update
Me: okay, will
CBP: enjoy your stay....i was stamped in for 6 months
N.B visa will expire in less than 2 months

Off to Agric: just my garlic was seized. I had all sorts..cray fish, pap, knorr chicken, garri, dried fish e.t.c.

Well, there's no big deal about Houston POE as long as you don't misrepresent. Goodluck dearies

My sis is using Northside and she paid the hospital using Form A. However, the docs fee will be paid in cash as she does not accept wire Transfer.

davsquared:


Big Congrats on the safe arrival your LO.

Pls I will like to know if you paid cash for the hospital and doc bills. I have been calling Northside Atlanta to know if i could pay with Form A but they insist they dont accept wite transfers. This black market dollar price is giving me palpitations!

Also, how did u get your doc? Judy Furbish( who i was told handled patient -doc arrangement) has not replied any of my mails. I am due in sept and will b leaving in Aug.

Lastly, hw was ur POE experience?

customised87:


A. Yes it matters. You can buy a money order and send to innovate instead of using ur card .
B. it could take from 2-3weeks
C. No, they dont usually pick up.

Thats why you shouldnt do it yourself if you dont have lots of time. I did my baby's own myself cos i stayed more tha 6 weeks in the US after giving birth but I wouldnt ever try it again cos i dont intend staying up to that amount of time for subsequent missionary journeys

So grateful for your response. 2-3 weeks; one must really have a lot of time. Cos even before then, we'll wait for bc, wait for passport issuance. Will stick to the former method jeje

@funtolash can you please help with the hospital name in Jersey and the cost

funtolash:
Hello everyone and happy new month. Glad to be part of the part 4 journey.

@All new mummies, congratulations.

May all our dreams and hardworking on our children be fruitful IJN.

finally got an hospital in New Jersey that provided me with their pricing, however I've been asked to contact a doctor for his bill. Once that his sorted, that's when they said they can take me in. Am positive that in the coming week I will have that sorted out. My EDD is still in October o. Just want to sort of as much as I can to avoid last minute rush.

LadyG, omodadi, atawewe, JW, I hail all of u na o

mummybee:
So here's my transcript (I hope it doesn't wipe off again)

Off to secondary inspection:
Me: July 2016
CBP: okay, go have your seat
Just then another officer came out to ask if people were hungry...some raised their hands. I was too tho but I kept observing. He said okay, if you want food make sure you write your name on this list which was then passed round **for my mind! I said their Fada...sorry I mean their Dad..lol. Esu oni gba ibi ounje ti mumi. Devil get thee behind me! Make dem no deport pelzon ontop sey we chop
5mins later, I was called
CBP: how did you know about the hospital
Off to Agric: just my garlic was seized. I had all sorts..cray fish, pap, knorr chicken, garri, dried fish e.t.c.

Well, there's no big deal about Houston POE as long as you don't misrepresent. Goodluck dearies

Hehehe...that cracked me up big time!
Congrats and enjoy your stay.

Please I have sent you an email request. I am highly interested. Thanks and God bless

Gloriousmum:
For those in need of accommodation in Houston. I could be of help. I know someone that rents Ensuite rooms in her apt for 1100. Location is in an Estate in Richmond

chloe7:
you can use uber, download the app on your phone, it's easy and quite safe and convenient so try it out

Thank you dear.
Please I wanted to ask oakbend and northwest medical which is cheaper. Wanted to use northwest but it's really far from me here in strafford.
Please suggest have appointment today with dr xydas want to call Dr Ezekiel office too. Just need advise on which is cheaper
Thank you

Congratz on your successful POE mummybee.

mummybee:
So here's my transcript (I hope it doesn't wipe off again)
Left naija on Thursday, flew Emirates airline with a toddler. Traveling with a toddler is no joke! Almost lost my voice from shouting. I immediately asked for an extra seat immediately we boarded which I got. Can't imagine putting him on my lap throughout with my long belle.

Fast forward to Dubai.
Connecting flight was for an hour...we were almost the last to board. Just at the boarding gate, I was asked for my fit-to-fly which I handed out. The lady kept looking at me and called one of her bosses. That one too kept staring at the letter, then the lady asked him if I could fly at 33wks (shuooo, the devil is a liar!) me sef kuku started staring at the man with one kain eyes, he eventually said I should go.
Immediately we boarded, I asked for an extra seat, well I got 2 extra seats. I just raised the arms of the chairs and voila! A nice bed space for my son. I suffered eye redness as I couldn't sleep all through, all thanks to my son with his Indian friends playing and screaming on board. The free WiFi helped though as I was able to chat with DH throughout the journey.

Fast forward to houston POE...the queue no be here ooo. Almost felt like fainting but thank God I didn't. No pity for preggy Momma.
Me: hello
Cpb: hello (with a strong face)
CBP: why are you here
Me: to have my baby and for vacation
CBP: passports please
CBP: place your four fingers for scanning
CBP: how much cash do you have on you
Me: 7,400
CBP: what do you do
Me: i'm an interior designer
Cbp: any food stuffs
Me: yes
Cbp: okay step aside, an officer will come get you

Off to secondary inspection:
Met a lot of people there and I kept wondering when i'd be called. DH kept calling my phone, I couldn't pick as no phones were allowed.
I walked up to an officer and said 'Yes I'm here' she was like, I didn't call you. (oh! Apparently I called myself...sincerely, I thought I heard my name) as I was about to turn, she asked if I was expecting
Me: yes
CBP: when is your due date
Me: july
CBP: when did you apply for your visa
Me: July 2014
CBP: when is it gonna expire
Me: July 2016
CBP: okay, go have your seat
Just then another officer came out to ask if people were hungry...some raised their hands. I was too tho but I kept observing. He said okay, if you want food make sure you write your name on this list which was then passed round **for my mind! I said their Fada...sorry I mean their Dad..lol. Esu oni gba ibi ounje ti mumi. Devil get thee behind me! Make dem no deport pelzon ontop sey we chop
5mins later, I was called
CBP: how did you know about the hospital
Me: well, I had my first child there
CBP: really?!, do you have your receipts
Me: of course (tried reaching for them)
CBP: how much do you have on you
Me: 7,400 and my debit card
CBP: i'm aware getting PTA in Nigeria is tough
Me: oh yes! (Ehen, thank God u are aware)
CBP: where does your Hubby work
Me: told her
CBP: did you declare at the embassy initially that..
Me: *cuts in* of course, told them I'm coming to have my baby.
CBP: okay, please don't receive any medicaid and try attach your receipt with other documents when applying via drop box for update
Me: okay, will
CBP: enjoy your stay....i was stamped in for 6 months
N.B visa will expire in less than 2 months

Off to Agric: just my garlic was seized. I had all sorts..cray fish, pap, knorr chicken, garri, dried fish e.t.c.

Well, there's no big deal about Houston POE as long as you don't misrepresent. Goodluck dearies

justwise:


You really don't know much about this, part one started in 2011 and i wasn't a mod here then and nairaland was not charging for ad at that time too, paid ad start sometime 2013 or 2014 then i started removing unpaid ads threads and in-thread ads.

Deleting of Tanko and Eddy's numbers is not a recent development that has been the case for years.

A thread started by somebody who claimed to be Tanko was removed and that ID banned for many years.

Lets say you are unknowingly telling lies

Case now CLOSED.

NEWSFLASH: Stanbic now selling at N274.20 / USD.

I am now very scared for this country, this economy, everything.

Everyone is living life as normal, but I can't help but be really worried for this country.

#sigh

[quote author=emjayfay post=46322902]My sis is using Northside and she paid the hospital using Form A. However, the docs fee will be paid in cash as she does not accept wire Transfer.
Hi. Please which bank did your sister apply for form A through? Just curious cos I'm looking for a bank that does. Thanks

anonymousmum:
NEWSFLASH: Stanbic now selling at N274.20 / USD.

I am now very scared for this country, this economy, everything.

Everyone is living life as normal, but I can't help but be really worried for this country.

#sigh

What
It was 258. 7 on Thursday o....
May God help us.

@274 to a dollar? Tchai!!!!!! And they are yet to call me for my PTA.

sugah:
@274 to a dollar? Tchai!!!!!! And they are yet to call me for my PTA.

Even me too....

What of Standard Chartered? Any hope??

Me too...leaving last day in July, entering thru Washington dulles airport; bought turkish airlines ticket. Anyone with me on this? Ideas need to be shared please.
Holla Mamas!!

MzYemie:
i am travelling early august, due in September

Are you using a hospital in Houston or DC? I'm going to Houston

AdomMum:
Me too...leaving last day in July, entering thru Washington dulles airport; bought turkish airlines ticket. Anyone with me on this? Ideas need to be shared please.
Holla Mamas!!

amanda0:

Thank you dear.
Please I wanted to ask oakbend and northwest medical which is cheaper. Wanted to use northwest but it's really far from me here in strafford.
Please suggest have appointment today with dr xydas want to call Dr Ezekiel office too. Just need advise on which is cheaper
Thank you

Hello Oakbend is closer to Stafford and Cheaper too. Though the closest is Methodist SugarLand. Pls pm if you are interested in sharing accommodation in Richmond. 900Dollars Ensuite no Security Deposit.

Hi,
I am a new convert, and I am still pained didn't get to hook on before I made all my decisions, my due date is July and I booked my return ticket for exactly one month after - united airline. Now united airline is cancelling their Nigeria route by end of june, after I paid all my money for direct flight £1531 (sis had to pay from UK). Intend to change my travel date since 1 month may not be enough. United airline says it will cost $2500 to change.

Good people
1. Is/has anybody used Chi St Luke hospital Sugarland Houston
2. how long will it take me to get the SSN and US passport
3. how long will it take to get Nigeria passport
4. Nigeria passport and ETD which will be faster for me since I av just one month for every thing
5. Can anyone help me with Madam Stella or Tanko numbers or contact.

I urgently need answers before LO arrives.

thank you

customised87:


A. Yes it matters. You can buy a money order and send to innovate instead of using ur card .
B. it could take from 2-3weeks
C. No, they dont usually pick up.

Thats why you shouldnt do it yourself if you dont have lots of time. I did my baby's own myself cos i stayed more tha 6 weeks in the US after giving birth but I wouldnt ever try it again cos i dont intend staying up to that amount of time for subsequent missionary journeys

oluphilip2008:



Simababe, pls do you have an idea if any of the two hospitals (Wyckoff and Jamaica) accepts wire transfer?

No upfront payment, no transfer.

Harjeehbaday:


Even me too....

What of Standard Chartered? Any hope??

I haven't applied to std chart yet.

simababe:



No upfront payment, no transfer.

Thanks @Simababe. This PTA hustle is real

Hi cutie333,

Now live in Atlanta! Got in on Sunday, uneventful POE and been sleeeeeeping since then.

Meeting Dr Andrews later in the week.

Wish you a safe trip when you come

cutie333:
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Thanks new momma 2be, you were really helpful with the accommodation tips. For the form A, you might have to wait a while o, sometimes it take 2-3weeks. Am happy you are going before me so you could give me all the gist before I get there.

i hope to see you too in atlanta