Canadianfly:



If you ask me, go to Canada and save yourself the headache. What you think you're saving by going to America, you'll pay much more in the long run. All the best with the decision you make.

geebaby10:


Thanks a lot for this response I really appreciate. To all those that responded. Thank you very much. I read them all and I appreciate.

When we decided to have the baby in America, money savings was secondary. The primary issue is that I have no family in Canada. Like None. Becoming a mother for the first time where I don't know anybody is scary. And my husband will not stay for the entire three months. He will go with me at first and then leave to come back later. In total he will be staying for three weeks. We plan to relocate fully next year. So basically, it will be just me.

So if we can avoid it, we will do what we can. From what I have read here and my ongoing research, a US passport holder (our child) doesn't need a visa to enter Canada. And they can stay for up to six months at a time. By God's grace we can afford a trip from Canada to America every six months until the sponsorship is complete.

For most of the stories we have read, the baby had a citizenship that needed travel documents to enter Canada. In the Nigerian parents case, they had the baby before they landed in Canada. They did not declare a change in family when they should have.

But one thing is clear, hubby and I need to sit down, research, ask questions and then decide very carefully on the way forward.

geebaby10:


Thanks a lot for this response I really appreciate. To all those that responded. Thank you very much. I read them all and I appreciate.

When we decided to have the baby in America, money savings was secondary. The primary issue is that I have no family in Canada. Like None. Becoming a mother for the first time where I don't know anybody is scary. And my husband will not stay for the entire three months. He will go with me at first and then leave to come back later. In total he will be staying for three weeks. We plan to relocate fully next year. So basically, it will be just me.

So if we can avoid it, we will do what we can. From what I have read here and my ongoing research, a US passport holder (our child) doesn't need a visa to enter Canada. And they can stay for up to six months at a time. By God's grace we can afford a trip from Canada to America every six months until the sponsorship is complete.

For most of the stories we have read, the baby had a citizenship that needed travel documents to enter Canada. In the Nigerian parents case, they had the baby before they landed in Canada. They did not declare a change in family when they should have.

But one thing is clear, hubby and I need to sit down, research, ask questions and then decide very carefully on the way forward.

Beeea:


An issue that may arise is that until your child's sponsorship is through, he/she will not have medical coverage in Canada and you would need to buy health insurance for your baby.

These are my thoughts, choose a province that provides health care coverage on landing to permanent residents e.g. Saskatchewan or Alberta. Have your baby and within one week after birth, get baby's Canadian passport and travel to the States where you have family.
I understand the issue of having a support system even for the delivery so if it is possible for you to have one of your family members from the US with you for the delivery, you may want to do that.
If that is not possible, you can always reach out to other believers, if you are one, in your intended city and you may be quite surprised by how much help you would receive.


Canadian immigration is an entity that is quite difficult to predict and I would personally rather minimize my interaction with them.

Hope this helps. Cheers!

Beeea:


An issue that may arise is that until your child's sponsorship is through, he/she will not have medical coverage in Canada and you would need to buy health insurance for your baby.

These are my thoughts, choose a province that provides health care coverage on landing to permanent residents e.g. Saskatchewan or Alberta. Have your baby and within one week after birth, get baby's Canadian passport and travel to the States where you have family.
I understand the issue of having a support system even for the delivery so if it is possible for you to have one of your family members from the US with you for the delivery, you may want to do that.
If that is not possible, you can always reach out to other believers, if you are one, in your intended city and you may be quite surprised by how much help you would receive.

Canadian immigration is an entity that is quite difficult to predict and I would personally rather minimize my interaction with them.

Hope this helps. Cheers!

hayor2014:
@Canadianfly / and any member in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Calgary

Good day, i read your apt response to the person who wants to give birth in USA, I kinda observed that you seem to have knowledge of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Calgary provinces.I intend to settle in one of these 3 provinces but am endeared to Manitoba for reasons i don't even know. Could you please give your best description of these provinces, available jobs for finance/accounting (I Have a B.s.c in Accounting, Masters in Biz admin, ICAN ACA , Banking experience), family life( a wife and daughter) e.t.c

Thanks in advance

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Fortissimo502:


Child is a US citizen. Visa (ETA sef) not required. Can be stamped in for 6 months as a visitor and extended inland till the PR process is complete. Life ain't that hard when you got the right passport.

Abbeyjnr:
hello nairalanders. am new here.. pls I want to ask which is better between collecting a million naira or going for a Canadian student visa... am in a state of dilemma... I don't know which will be more benefiting... going abroad or collecting a million naira to start up whatever... your humble replies will be much appreciated

Canadianfly:


Let me answer you as much as I can.

Canadianfly:


Let me answer you as much as I can.

intercedertee:
Dont know you can be this nice, I was smiling when I finished reading your post. God bless

hayor2014:


its quite easy to tell that she is actually, just very curt and a lot of Nigerians sincerly dont like being told things as they are, most of us like to have our (non-existent) ego massaged.

Canadianfly:


Una think say this COPR na golden key that unlocks every nation. You need a valid U.S visa to enter the U.S either by air, land or sea. If you're the bearer of a passport not on the waiver list, or an Alien U.S resident).
Except winch broom things

9/11 was not a drill. They're taking no chances.

Canadianfly:


Una think say this COPR na golden key that unlocks every nation. You need a valid U.S visa to enter the U.S either by air, land or sea. If you're the bearer of a passport not on the waiver list, or an Alien U.S resident).
Except winch broom things

9/11 was not a drill. They're taking no chances.

wholesomegrace:


Choi!!! Ma'am, your head is there o. Sincere and factually on point, please would appreciate your help in dissecting this issue also.

We've got few mum's here with babies and young children who are planning to move to Canada without their spouse for various reasons, hopefully temporarily. Would appreciate your input as to jobs one can take up considering that short operating hours creches run might not be at tandem with these survival and entry level jobs. I believe this is achievable, but having the right information and planning is key else, could turn out to be frustrating. That's my major challenge right now. Thanks maami

MrsBee:


Amen. Yes you require a valid US visa. They would ask you questions like ‘the purpose of your trip’ ‘how long you will be spending’ etc

balogunsam:


I'd rather the person asked responds. Thanks for your input thoughts.

Canadianfly:


Flesh and blood did not reveal this to you.

Finally someone gets it.

Canadianfly:


Mba nu. Lol you for rather a CBP officer answers you too.


@ Fotissimo, yea you're correct. Thanks.

balogunsam:


Whatever makes you feel better my sister.

Canadianfly:


I was just gonna suggest this.

Geebaby10, my dear please take this advice. Your infant is allowed to fly from 1 week old, flight duration is not a problem. I flew with a 2 week old from Atl to Nigeria 3 years ago. Flight to U.S won't reach that long.
Your problem is deciding which province to pick, then reach out to folks on here who can give you pointers or help. You don't even have a guarantee that you'll be allowed entry into the U.S once the see your CoPR. So please reconsider. Hopefully you make the best decision for you and your baby.

Good luck.

Canadianfly:
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The only thing that I think will work will be home based jobs. There are quite a number of them. And they're mainly Customer Service jobs. There are also some Social work that can be done at home, with one day in the office. My friend currently does this, and she makes a lot of money. Her husband lives in the U.S.
What I advise is whilst doig your job search, filter it to home based roles. Most of these jobs require you have a home office set up. So you'll need a working desktop (what Nigerians call 'system'), printer, scanner, work station desk and the right swivel chair. Sometimes they send a HR person to inspect your home office to make sure it ticks their standard. You're also expected to be logged on to their server at times when you're expected to be working. So fast internet connection is a must have.
Other home based jobs include project coordinating/managing roles.

Truth is, they're not hard to find. You just have to use the right search engine and select what roles you think will work for you, also considering the salary as well.

mamacajah:


@Geebaby10, in addition to this advise, which I concur with, I would suggest you pick Alberta. There is a RCCG church in Calgary , and from what I know in USA, those places are always ready to support fellow nigerians on birth and delivery. I can even give you contacts there. 7-10 days after deliery, fly to your family in US. Even some people who give birth in US, go to deliver in one location and come back to their family base becos of cost options, how much more, in your case. Also, I am not sure how true this is, but I was told if you have an american child, the child can not have canadian citizenship. that is there is canadian-americn dual nationality but no canadian-american nationality...I stand to be corrected...

Hope this helps in your decision making..wow..that child is so blessed... even while in the uterus, strangers are helping out already....it will always be a great life for your child, never lacking help when needed and favour all the days of the child's life.

Canadianfly:
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The only thing that I think will work will be home based jobs. There are quite a number of them. And they're mainly Customer Service jobs. There are also some Social work that can be done at home, with one day in the office. My friend currently does this, and she makes a lot of money. Her husband lives in the U.S.
What I advise is whilst doig your job search, filter it to home based roles. Most of these jobs require you have a home office set up. So you'll need a working desktop (what Nigerians call 'system'), printer, scanner, work station desk and the right swivel chair. Sometimes they send a HR person to inspect your home office to make sure it ticks their standard. You're also expected to be logged on to their server at times when you're expected to be working. So fast internet connection is a must have.
Other home based jobs include project coordinating/managing roles.

Truth is, they're not hard to find. You just have to use the right search engine and select what roles you think will work for you, also considering the salary as well.

wholesomegrace:


@ Canadianfly, thanks so much ma'am. I will definitely look into this. God bless you

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