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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by boladan(f): 8:20pm On Jan 10, 2019
Hello all, what are the chances that a child of 1 year accompanying her grandma who is a permanent resident would be given a visa? The child's mother will be going for a course during that period and the father is presently in Canada?
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening Pt 2 by boladan(f): 3:00pm On Jan 10, 2019
Hello house, please what are the chances that a child of 1 year accompanying her grandma who is a permanent resident would be given a visa? The child's mother will be going for a course during that period and the father is presently in Canada?

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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by boladan(f): 2:45pm On Jan 10, 2019
ysteph:
Do both the child's parents have a valid US visa?
Only the father has a visa
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by boladan(f): 2:24pm On Jan 10, 2019
Hello all, what are the chances that a child of 1 year accompanying her grandma who is a permanent resident would be given a visa? The child's mother will be going for a course during that period and the father is presently in Canada?
Travel / Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by boladan(f): 2:19pm On Jan 10, 2019
Hello VO, what are the chances that a child of 1 year accompanying her grandma who is a permanent resident would be given a visa? The child's mother will be going for a course during that period and the father is presently in Canada?
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by boladan(f): 1:06am On Sep 20, 2017
debby516:
Hello house,

Thanks alot for the numerous nd unquantifiable experiences shared on this platform.

I stayed at Richmond nd my apatyment was nt far to Oakbend. I took a tour of both methodist nd oakbend b4 i setrled for oakbend. Used dr. Z, by the way Oakbend staff are soo lovely nd Dr. Z is a wonderful doc, even though he didnt take my delivery, i enjoyed all my doc visits wit other mamas nd d weekly visits to d kroger store closeby.

So to the bills:

Oakbend 2500
NICS 416. Stayed in d hosp for 2 nights nd 3 days. NICS counted 3 days.
I got to d hosp on sat 11pm nd had baby at 2am sunday morning. Left d hosp on tues 7pm
Brown&associates (lab) mother nd baby 126.25, was discounted to $75.75
Birth cert - $23. Picked it up at d countu office after 4days
Blue passport - i got 2 money orders of $160.66 and $27. Passport office at d courthouse in Richmond. Got d passport in d mail box in 6 working days.
Naija passport in atlanta thru an agent $205. Got it 2 days after
Baby's ticket on emirate $91
No hearing test

Hosp, NICS and brown nd associates were paid over d fone with my american bank debit card.

I advise u open an acc wen u re there, made life easier for me.

I had excess luggage - paid $50 on one ghana must go bag dat weighed up to 32kg.

Enjoyed emirates flight nd d hotel accomodation

No questions/checking from Naija immigration nd customs.

So my missionary journey is officially over till 2018 by God's grace.

Gracias!
Hello debby516, please kindly send your accommodation info to ayindeomobola@gmail.com. Thanks and God bless.

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by boladan(f): 11:28am On Aug 29, 2017
cutieb:
Hello house!
I have shared visa and Poe experience so it's time to share my birthing experience.
I stayed in Michigan till a week to my EDD before I left for Chicago
I had my LO on Wednesday 19th of July in Chicago. A day after delivery my LO's birth certificate was ready but cldnt get it till after I was discharged (I fast tracked it).I was discharged on Friday evening..went to vital records to get the BC. Had an appointment with the paediatrician On Tuesday after I was discharged and LO was certified okay...I got a fit to fly for my LO from the paediatrician cos I was gonna travel to NY and domestic airlines need certification for infants less than 14days to fly. Went back to Michigan on weds.

Called Qatar airways Customer Care to get my LO ticket and was charged $150.(note that I got my ticket from wakanow but booked LO directly)
Hubby mailed notarized form thru FedEx (I was very disappointed in their service) after several calls to them I eventually got the package on Saturday after which I left for the airport to board plane to NY.

On Monday I went to NY passport office very early as walk in and I met a very long queue...eventually after 5hrs I made it in and my passport was processed for $165 I waited to collect it...left there around 9pm. On Tuesday I sent a mail for visa on on arrival to the immigration and got a reply after 5 hrs..
On Wednesday, Got to the airport checked in all my over weight luggage (3 big luggages 2 for me and 1 for baby) no extra charges the guy was too nice, checked in baby stroller and car seat and my supposed overweight hand luggage..lol...
Had 9 hrs layover at Doha was lodged in a hotel...slept for 3hrs before we were taken back to the airport..got to naija on Friday morn..got my luggage and went to the visa on arrival section...paid $200 and I was given change of $10 lol...
I left NY exactly 14 days(2weeks) after LO arrival.
We are doing great...just adapting to this no light country again..lol..
Thanks everyone who helped out in this journey.. o appreciate you all.. God bless

Hello cutieb
i think you can guide me on how to prepare, am planning on having my baby in Chicago.please can you avail me of your budget sheet and hospital correspondence which you presented during the interview? and also the details of the hospital you used in chicago with the breakdown of all the fees you paid. My email is ayindeomobola@gmail.com. please kindly send them to my email. Stay blessed.

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Travel / Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by boladan(f): 10:15am On Dec 21, 2016
Gymme:
Application closed and approved at last! Big puff of relief!
smileyCongratulations, so happy for u.

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Travel / Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by boladan(f): 10:25pm On Dec 19, 2016
justicia:
Hi All. Pls do children under 5 have to do bometrics too. My wife will be submitting her sowp app next week. So I wanted to find out if she has to take the kids to vfs.
hi Justicia,in addition to the screen shot I provided I would advise your wife submits her application via paper route if you have not submitted online, its faster, please read through this thread to get a better understanding.

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Travel / Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by boladan(f): 7:16pm On Dec 08, 2016
Adagody:
Hi everyone, I stumbled on this forum 2 days ago when I tracked my application and on cic website, it said 'final decision not started' but vfs said my passport was ready for collection. I was confused and scared and started checking online to see if that was normal. Thank God today I collected and my sowp was approved.

Timeline
1/11/16: submitted paper route
18/11/16: medical mail
24/11/16: medical done at consultant practice
1/12/16: medical passed update on cic
6/12/16: tracked via and said ready to pick
8/12/17: collected my visa at vfs lagos

Documents submitted
Applicable cic forms
My SOA
Hubby's SOA
My dad's SOA (was co sponsor for hubby)
Police clearance
Marriage cert
Change of name copy
Tax receipts for my shop
SOP stating Mum in law will take care of my shop in my absence
Letter from my hubby's Nigeria employer.

Other documents
Hubby's study permit,
Letter from international students office in his school
Rent reciept
Passport data page
Social insurance in canada
School fees reciept
Confirmation of enrollment
Letter of invite

I give God all the glory.



Waoh! Congratulations, so so happy for you.
Travel / Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by boladan(f): 1:24pm On Dec 03, 2016
Ruth222:
Good morning everyone, please if I made any mistake or there's a new update concerning your application , don't hesitate to let me know. If I also omitted anyone's name, please let me know. Do have a nice day
boladan: biometrics,June 7th
Travel / Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by boladan(f): 3:31am On Nov 30, 2016
boladan:
I guess they have gotten a whole lot of complaints and they want applicants to just chill out but it's preposterous angry angry
Travel / Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by boladan(f): 3:22am On Nov 30, 2016
eneyedan:
Has anybody seen the new processing time for work permit? It is now 26 weeks, these cic guys are really jokers
it's really terrible.
Travel / Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by boladan(f): 8:49pm On Nov 28, 2016
boladan:
yes,i have,I sent an email to Accra and also did the Case Specific Enquiry but I was told my application is still in a queue pending processing.
Travel / Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by boladan(f): 5:52pm On Nov 28, 2016
Iyalodeofcanada:


Have you tried reaching out to cic?
yes,i have,I sent email to Accra, and Lagos, I also did the Case Specific Enquiry but I was told my application is still in a queue pending processing.
Travel / Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by boladan(f): 3:08pm On Nov 28, 2016
Iyalodeofcanada:
woww 23 weeks!
it's 25 weeks today,hmmmn, will keep having faith in God.
Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by boladan(f): 11:30am On Nov 28, 2016
Omonjoe:
Please I need someone to guide me on applying for SOWP online route. When I tried creating a demo account...I did not see where to upload financial documents, marriage certificate, intl passport, my study permit etc . I do not know if I am doing the right thing.

A guide on the online process and possibly a link will be highly appreciated.

Cc
Iyalodeofcanada

Boladan

Justwise

Thesoj
you can direct your questions here please: https://www.nairaland.com/2271485/canada-spouse-open-work-permit#51155931

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Travel / Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by boladan(f): 10:56pm On Nov 24, 2016
Gymme:
Bro, you do well by lifting the spirit.

I applied for my wife too May 16th (online), biometric next day.

She was also asked to do Medical exam, November 23rd.


Thank God, please let others remain hopeful and not give up.

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Travel / Re: Canada Spouse Open Work Permit (sowp)timeline by boladan(f): 9:39pm On Nov 18, 2016
My SOWP application is 23 weeks and 3 days but I Know God is in control, we will all have reasons to rejoice soon by God's grace.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by boladan(f): 8:42am On Nov 14, 2016
[quote author=bosypumpin post=51004389][/quote] God is in control and he will surprise us pretty soon.
Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by boladan(f): 11:38pm On Nov 11, 2016
eridemilade:






Pls help me with the vfs lagos number.
Jst hearing this though.
Thanks
VFS Lagos number : 08150199900
Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by boladan(f): 3:51pm On Nov 11, 2016
bosypumpin:
@guzan & @etife, kindly take your SOA discussion to a private chat cos we don't get the logic behind your chats on the open forum as I am 55% sure that if we begin to probe you, you may not be able to give us the desired answers.

Plus, a V.O reading this already thinks of " doctoring of accounts" but I want to assume that you guys are not venturing into that kinda terrain? Good.

#A word, they say, is enough for the wise#

@boladan, Accra ke? Noooo. Heed@ Gymme"s advise.
Alternatively, if your better half or you are already in Canny, there is a link for " In Canada Specific Enquiry". Response to inquiry takes maximum 72 hours. Trust me, I have been on their case for a sowp application dated May 19, 2016
.
It will end in praise as I hope this helps.
thanks bosypumpin, for ur advice and prayer. I am in Nigeria and my hubby called CIC in Canada but i was asked to send Case Specific Enquiry to the embassy in charge which I thought was Accra until I called VFS Lagos this morning and I was told Open Work Permit are reviewed in Nigeria, I also did the technical difficulties Enquiry in my account but they keep telling me to send Case Specific Enquiry to the office in charge. God is in control.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by boladan(f): 3:43pm On Nov 11, 2016
Gymme:
I would suggest you try 'Report a Technical Issue' tab after you log in to your account and submit your query.

thanks for ur advice but I have done that,i was asked to send Case Specific Enquiry to the embassy in charge which I thought was Accra until I called VFS Lagos this morning and was told Open Work Permit are reviewed in Nigeria.

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Travel / Re: Travelling To Canada Part 11 by boladan(f): 2:50pm On Nov 10, 2016
Hello nairalanders, please I need help, I applied for an online Spousal Open Work Permit on June 26,2016, I recently changed my debit card and opened a new account on CIC but since then, I have been trying to link my online application to that account, all to no avail, I have two(2) updates now but still cannot get access to the information in my account. I have sent series of emails and Case Specific Enquiry to Accra but i have gotten no reply or help, is it possible to go to High Commission Canada in Accra for an Enquiry, am really worried, please what do I do?
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by boladan(f): 1:18am On Apr 14, 2016
Dear VO,
Please I need your advice, I applied for a B1/B2 visa to visit my sister in law that resides in the U.S. and also vacation with my husband, he got his U.S. visa 3 days ago. My appointment has been scheduled for 26th April but what really bothers me is that I reside here in Nigeria,i am a baker and my husband in Canada is on his work permit, he is my sponsor and I might be asked why am not applying for a Canadian visa. My answer is, I will be applying for a Spousal Open Work Permit very soon and it would take 4-5 months to process, and I feel getting this visa would be an opportunity for me to spend a little time with my husband. I just need to have an idea on other questions I might be asked based on this issue.

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