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Abbylee:
I didn’t have to pay when I did mine around May this year. I only paid 16,000 for transcript and that was it. Its probably a new development

Java47:
Hello from the other side....

Hello Y'all,

Landed in Toronto yesterday morning,

Went through the whole process within 20mins, these includes going through immigration, customs and waiting times on both queues.

Wasn't asked for POF, only asked how much I was bringing in and some other basic questions for travelers.

I provided an address for my card to be sent to.
That's pretty much it I think.

It's ending in praise....

cochtrane:
Abeg make una sorry for the delay o. Na work & movement.

My timeline

23-Aug ITA
23-Oct AOR
23-Oct NA1
06-Nov ADR for Travel History & Background Check
07-Nov ADR submitted
07-Nov IP1
12-Nov Medicals Passed
14-Nov NA2
16-Nov IP2
17-Nov PPR

Thanks everyone o for the felicitations. I'm wow'ed out of my wits. Una try wella. You guys have been the best e-family. I really appreciate the gesture. I know I'm gonna meet some people here someday and I'm sure it'll be an interesting time.

I wish all others the best on this journey.

Thanks @phf2be, @Aig84, @Blackbuddy, @nonogoodgirl, @caon, @Ljay17, @koonlay5, @sistaj, @Ronke1114, @ugoiyke79e, @Hope15, @sweetrie, @Raconteur14, @enocoded4life, @Emmasonic4me, @deeore, @threadstone, @Canadianfly, @viccee, @wisemen045, @Bsbabe, @ddymples, @philip3, @Faaz09, @chizilulu, @Owols, @Kontagious, @smslive2, @Santino1, @Newmum0615
@JustinTrudeau, @yokus (otherwise known as yokusyokoto ,@Yewwygraceful, @elfmann, @40manlappy
@Guitarlife, and of course all others I failed to mention.

And finally @GlitteringStar. She has the most beautiful mind I have ever seen. She is a special one. Thanks.



Thanks again to everyone!

Thing now is, I've traveled and didn't make arrangements for this 15-day deadline. I'll have to find a way to extend this.

belushi7:
@40manlappy I remember when you responded to my concerns about wrong date of birth on my WES. It will be ungrateful for me not to return with the good news. I got my PPR two hours ago. Thanks for the support bro. To @bigfido, your inspired many here with your experience.

I will also like to thank everyone in this community. This is where I got most of my resource from. I have directed a lot of my friends here. There is nothing you need that hasn't been discussed here. Just be prepared to read.

Here is my timeline:

AOR - 24/10/17
ADR - 31/10/17 (Travel History)
ADR submitted - 2/11/17
Medical Passed - 2/11/17
IP1 - 2/11/17
NA2 - 3/11/17
IP2 - 8/11/17
PPR - 9/11/17

geebaby10:
Thank you. I am not on the LVO whatsapp group oh. Please how do I join?

db23:
OK. Thanks for info @MRSDA
Is there still a whatsapp group? Still not getting any answers on this fellow Londoners
I only found out mine was there when I emailed them last week. My profile still says NA2, since Sep 5th
I'm AOR Aug 17th

Mrsbaby:
awww. Just seeing this. Biko, I dont know how to private chat. I paid less than 8k for Anne Arundale clinic and then paid 2k for my doctor. Let me know how to reach you privately so I can tell you more.

phummy1821:
I replied you with the cost breakdown of what I paid but I guess my post was deleted by Justwise.

phummy1821:
I replied you with the cost breakdown of what I paid but I guess my post was deleted by Justwise.k

Dwebb55:
There are several hospital's in MD, it depends on where you'll be staying there. However, MD is expensive to birth and you have to weigh your options well. Read from thread 3 and you'll be fine

phummy1821:
I don't have the total bill yet once I have it I will let you know.

Mrsbaby:
awww. Just seeing this. Biko, I dont know how to private chat. I paid less than 8k for Anne Arundale clinic and then paid 2k for my doctor. Let me know how to reach you privately so I can tell you more.

Mrsbaby:
awww. Just seeing this. Biko, I dont know how to private chat. I paid less than 8k for Anne Arundale clinic and then paid 2k for my doctor. Let me know how to reach you privately som I can tell you more.

Mrsbaby:
Make una sorry if this is a long read. I write for a living #smiles

preshus17l:
Good evening everyone,

Thank you guys for giving me so much information before my arrival.

So it's time to give back.
Arrived Washington DC on friday Morning 8:00am with my B1/B2 visa.

Got to the POE
CBP hello ma'am
Me: all smiles good morning
CBP : What did you come to do in America
ME: I came for a conference and also to have my baby
CBP: oh your pregnant
Me : yes ma'am
CBP: Where are you staying,
ME : with a friend in Maryland, she is a student.
CBP: how much do you have
Me : I have $8000 with my dollar master card
CBP: can the card be used here
Me: yes ma'am
CBP: make sure you pay all your bills with zero bal receipt so that you yo won't be refused entrance to America next time.
ME: ok ma'am I will
CBP: Welcome to America
She stamped me in for Six months and said that all you can go.

This didn't take 5minutes
Then got to the second POE for luggage check,
CBP: what do you have in your bag
Me: egusi, ogbono, fish, Maggi and other
CBP: hope you don't have Ororo I said no.
CBP: have made arrangement with the hosipta you want to use,
I
ME: in Washington not really but a hospital sent me bills from Chicago, I brought out the paper and showed him.
CBP: what do you do for work
Me: I told him
CBP: how many kids do you have
Me : I told him
CBP: who is taking care of them
Me : I told him
CBP: ok have a nice time and have a safe delivery.
Me : thank you very much Bye.......

When we landed in Washington, I went to the rest room brushed my mouth and added some makeup so I was French enough to look into anybodys eyes.

Pls stop if you have a B1/B2 visa you can go into America to give Birth all you need is to be confident and have enough funds to pay ur bills.
I won't advice you go on vacation first before coming back to give birth that a whole lot of expenses. Just prepare yourself confidently and everything will be fine.

I don tire to type. Take care.

yinksob002:
Go through agoda.com and book any of the following hotels: Euro prime hotel and conference venue, Garden court hotel, sandton or protea hotel. Whatever the case is, go for the cheapest option of the three hotels.

For flight reservation, just go to flysaa.com and reserve your flight without any payment. Thereafter, you can print out the ticket reservation sent to your e-mail and attach to your application. I will advise you do this a day before you submit your visa application.

However, ensure you book an hotel that gives you a cancellation option so that you can cancel your reservation and get your money back in case your visa application is refused.All the best

sovpounds:
For flight reservation use the South African Airways website to make a flight reservation for free.

For hotel I usually use Garden Court Hotel, Sandton, Johannesburg. They are under the Tsogo Hotels Group. On their website there is the option to book, give them your debit card details and your card would only be charged when you check in. If for any reason you are refused a visa or you are issued a visa but you dont travel make sure you cancel the reservation before the check in date if you dont, your card would be charged for the first night.

I hope this info is okay for you.

yinksob002:
You can book any hotel of your choice within the city u intend staying during your visit.

Secondly, its not mandatory that you pay for all the 11 days. You can pay for just two days out of the 11 days while the balance is paid when you eventually travel to SA. All the best.

igelomo:
Hmmm, its important you have a paid hotel...even though, my first ever application to SA wasnt a paid hotel but maybe i was lucky. You can do a reservation where you will pay for a night and the remaining when you arrive

yinksob002:
Its not advisable to do an unpaid booking as far as SA visitors visa application is concerned as it might lead to refusal. I will advise you to do a paid booking with option of cancellation. However, u can try agoda.com, All the best