100shades:
@firsttymum, Thank you. Sent mine on Thursday and still no response. Should I be worried?

firsttymum:
check ur spam or something. What embassy did u send it, Abuja or Lagos

FabioRomani:
Please I need help. My wife travelled to the US with my one year+ son for visit on a b1b2 visa, but while they were there, my son fell I'll and was taken to the hospital. I was advised by an immigration lawyer to apply for mass health or medicare for him cos of the bills. But I am scared of the implication. Please can someone with knowledge advice on the implication. Thanks

Kemond11:
That I finished the whole bean cake,i cried that day and decided to go back to the hotel. The friend became closer to me not knowing that She's more worst,she will borrow money from me and pretend as if she forgot buy things in my groceries and pretend it's a mistake and. Pick it once I pay. It's so long I can't finish it cos I'm not good in long post

100shades:
Hello house, how long does it take typically to receive a response for the declaration of intent letter sent to the embassy?

Received an automated response with frequently asked questions but not the generic response I have seen on the thread.

Response will be highly appreciated. Oshey

anonymousmum:
A middle ground is to spend pre-delivery period in private accommodation, and then move to family accommodation post birth when you need support and more space etc.

That way you don't overburden your guest (max spend 1 month) and you also retain your own dignity.

100shades:


Sent to the Abuja address because interview was done there.

Abioolly post=50850340[b:
]If I must say if am to have my baby again in the US.. I will neva say with any relative or friend.. [/b]I had a terrible experience with my own aunt.. T[b]o make matter worse.. We stayed on same floor.. Use same elevator...[/b] She ll neva greet either me or my baby.. But I kept on greeting r... am back to naija a[b]nd will b forever grateful to the neighbours who God sent at my dying time[/b]...
Sorry for the long post... Just reading tru and to make pple know even outsiders r better Dan this so called family members

Mamatam:
Did I mention that this Mrs B who had so much cravings for nigerian food could not bring ordinary knorr cubes when she came oo. She told me she didnt want to carry any food in order not to be sent to secondary inspection or delayed. Yet she ate mainly african food here. Im not saying all this to complain or something, lik I said earlier, my house is relatively big and could accomodate people but its the attitude that bothers me... The feeling and sense of entitlement we display couple with the "lagos big girl" mentality most nigerians have. America is a leveler.. nobody cares. By the way, I got to know later that mrs b applied for medicaid that means she didn't pay her bills. Its so crazy what people do here and they cant even try back in Nigeria

vamum:


Wow!! So sorry about your experience with your Aunt some people are just not straight forward and don't fear God. God help us all. I think you should however recant your 1st statement that you wont stay with anyone, it was eventually someone that helped you right, who you eventually stayed with it (looks like from your post).

To a lot of people's comments, we have wonderful Hosts and wonderful Guests. We all just need to be more understanding. If you truly can't stay with or accommodate someone for an extended period it will do both parties a whole lot of good if you're open up upfront. A lot of Nigerians don't know how to say No and like being overly diplomatic. I have hosted people in Nigeria (from US) and when I came over here to the US too hosted people (from Nigeria). It will be great if you know the persons character and like people have said work with the understanding that you are hosting a pregnant woman. Setting expectations is always a bid deal, some people don't truly know what to do or expect in the US. It is very very different from Nigeria especially on utilities...

Expectations for Hosted
Conserve power (turn of lights, turn off TV and appliances when not in use)
Conserve water (turn off tap when brushing, not in use, dont wash 3 pieces of clothes in the washer)
Clean up (dishes, house, bathrooms and if they have a maid/cleaning service chip in on paying/tipping the maid)
It is not your house, so please be mindful of how your host wants stuff placed around the house, in cabeop

BeckyU:
Dears,
Please help me out with the below concerns:
1. Can my infant travel back to Nigeria with just the ETC?
2. One of the contacts at Nigerian embassy I got in this forum asked for $350 for the ETC to be paid into her personal account. Is this how it works? I omitted her name on purpose. Just want to know if you paid to a personal account.
3. We are travelling with Delta airlines, called to add my baby and they said $445. Please has anyone here travelled with Delta recently and how much did it cost to add an infant and at what point did you do that?

Sorry for the long question. Make una help o!

BeckyU:
Dears,
Please help me out with the below concerns:
1. Can my infant travel back to Nigeria with just the ETC?
2. One of the contacts at Nigerian embassy I got in this forum asked for $350 for the ETC to be paid into her personal account. Is this how it works? I omitted her name on purpose. Just want to know if you paid to a personal account.
3. We are travelling with Delta airlines, called to add my baby and they said $445. Please has anyone here travelled with Delta recently and how much did it cost to add an infant and at what point did you do that?

Sorry for the long question. Make una help o!

feddy27:


1. Yes, my baby travelled back with only ETC

2. Yes, I paid to her personal account, snapped and sent all documents to her tru whatsapp. She ws very efficient in service delivery

3. I used Delta last year for my son. Bought the ticket at the airport for $300+

mrschic:
At secondary inspection, I waited for about 20mins. Note that when we landed ord, it was just my flight that landed and there was no queue. I practically strolled to the CBP official.
I was called to a private interview room and questioned.
My doctor's correspondence was perused. Also my cash at hand was sighted. Other documents looked at were my previous zero bal. My phone was also collected. I noticed the official looking through my mails to confirm the doctor's correspondence and notification of intent sent to the embassy. I was then asked to go back to the waiting room. After about 5mins, the same official called me and handed over my documents and said I was free to go.
Over to baggage collection and agriculture clearance.
I want to say thank you to the nairaland mum who recently posted her ord poe experience cos it encouraged me a lot. Severally, I had tried to change my ticket to enter via JFK but the cost and stress involved disuaded me.
I appreciate everyone for their posts as I did study to show myself approved(lol). Safe trip and delivery to everyone.

cutelass:
Is anyone looking at the results coming out of the US election and it's direct impact to this thread?

adycatus:


This election result so far isn't funny! God help America, God help us

cutelass:
Is anyone looking at the results coming out of the US election and it's direct impact to this thread?

cutelass:
Is anyone looking at the results coming out of the US election and it's direct impact to this thread?

cutelass:


A possible repeal of d 14th ammendment but in the interim, tougher POE...u'll literally have to blast tongues to pass cbp. I don't wanna sound like a pessimist but anytime Republicans are in power, embassies tighten as per visa issuance, so imagine a Trump presidency...oh Lawd!

cutelass:


A possible repeal of d 14th ammendment but in the interim, tougher POE...u'll literally have to blast tongues to pass cbp. I don't wanna sound like a pessimist but anytime Republicans are in power, embassies tighten as per visa issuance, so imagine a Trump presidency...oh Lawd!

BeckyU:
Dears,
Please help me out with the below concerns:
1. Can my infant travel back to Nigeria with just the ETC?
2. One of the contacts at Nigerian embassy I got in this forum asked for $350 for the ETC to be paid into her personal account. Is this how it works? I omitted her name on purpose. Just want to know if you paid to a personal account.
3. We are travelling with Delta airlines, called to add my baby and they said $445. Please has anyone here travelled with Delta recently and how much did it cost to add an infant and at what point did you do that?

Sorry for the long question. Make una help o!