Ellibaba:
Good day guys, 2 days ago I received my MSc acceptance letter from Memorial University Newfoundland. Please I would be very grateful to get assistance from you guys to avoid making mistakes as I am about applying for study permit. Thanks

prospectiveapp:
Hello NL,

MUN applicants has anyone gotten a reply

olukemiyemi:
Good day people.

I wanted to share my experience has I have gained a lot reading from what other people share on here. This is the second baby I've had in the US. The first was in Virginia, while I stayed in with family in Maryland. Virginia is significantly cheaper depending on your choice but distance was a major challenge for me. This time we decided to do Houston because it was going to be more cost effectve.

I traveled with Turkish airline on May 27th to JFK and spent time with my friends before heading out to Houston. Point of entry was surprisingly easy, I did self check in, printed out a receipt and only thing I was asked was the kind of food I had on me. No questions asked my purpose of visit or my big tummy (I was huge). I was really grateful for that.

I had gone very far with planning for Houston before I noticed in the document one of the doctors sent me that they do not allow VBAC (virginal birth after CS). I found out later that this was a Texas thing, most hospitals will not allow a woman that has had a previous CS try to get birth vaginally. This is my 3rd, I had a VBAC with my second, so I didn't see any reason to have a planned C-Section. We searched for Drs would do VBAC and we found one who uses Ben Taub. The cost estimates was significantly higher than using Oak bend or any of the other cost effective hospitals/doctors. The Dr's fees alone was about $5400 for normal delivery, so I contacted a midwife/birthing center as back up.

I visited both the midwife and the Drs at Ben Taub (they are 5 minutes apart in distance) but we eventually settled for the birthing center because my chances of having a natural delivery and staying within my budget was better. We had Ben Taub as backup in case going to the hospital became necessary.

My baby came on the 12th of July at the birthing center, it was easy and the best birthing experience of my three births. Baby came 2 weeks late and was happy to not have been under any pressure to be induced. Antenatal visits was easy and schedules flexible, service was very personal, midwife came home to check on us after the birth, they had free group prenatal classes and breastfeeding support meetings.

I know people on here have made a valid point of the risk of using birthing centers but for VBAC mums like me, who really want do things naturally and are low risk, its definitely an option. Also a cheaper option if you are low risk.

I got the birth certificate in less than a week, I've got the passport and also got approval for the Nigerian visa on arrival in less than 24 hours. I sent an e-mail with all necessary documents to the immigrations email address (oa@nigeriaimmigration.gov.ng) and was very impressed to hear back from them same day.

ashedzi:
Long post alert
This thread has been of great help to me, all you need do is just give urself time and read. All the answers to your questions are staring right @ u. In the spirit of giving back, I flew Egyptair @ 36wks +. I was asked to get my Fit to Fly from Port Health for 2k( please don't waste ur money getting it from ur Hospital because it won't b honoured). The Port Health Staff was rather more interested @ collecting the 2k. We had a 9hours layover @ Cairo, checked in to a Hotel. Had a very good meal and Buffer for Breakfast before leaving in the morning. Arrived JFK @ about 03:45pm. There were a lot of passengers on ground. God bless the Mamaa that advised I request for a Wheelchair because it was a wise decision, the guy wheeled me right to the CBP Officer, Here's our conversation:

CBP: Passport pls, what kind of food do you have?
Mua: Egusi,garri, caryfish etc.
CBP: Do u hve meat,fish, veggies?
Mua:No

Na so the guy stamped my passport n said Welcome to America. It did not take upto a minute. I was like; chai na me be this?? Who I be?? (In Efe's voice). Mind u I got my visa for vacation in 2015 which I have used it for the purpose intended. I went straight, got my bags, took the Shuttle Bus to Laguardia Airport where I boarded the next flight to Chicago. I have gone for my 1st hospital appointment, waiting for the next one. Am just chilling and relaxing, waiting for the triumphant entry of my Baby. In all God's favour was just @ work because I was prepared, had all the necessary documents one can think of, to my bank statements I printed that very day of my Trip. Thanks good people, may God bless, provide n reward us all for the sacrifices we make for our kids.

uzyfine:
Good morning good people of nairaland, I want to sincerely appreciate everyone's effort and contribution in this forum, may God bless u all. So in the spirit of giving back I flew qatar airways to USA on wed 22nd June at 32 weeks twin gestation. 10hrs to Doha, 4 hour layover then 16 hrs to us, no be small pipkin matter. I requested for wheelchair blc my tommy is really big and heavy, walking is becoming difficult but I never used it until I got to us. At Doha bl4 boarding they told me to wait that and officer will have to see me, after like 10 mins one of those escorts came and carried my hand luggage ant took me to the plane straight away no interview no document check. We arrived dallas at 4pm and I entered my wheelchair straight to baggage claim after picking my bags we went straight to the cpb, we jumped line and went straight to priority line and I was the second person. Cpb: saw my big tommy and shouts how are u mam. Me: am fine thank you.
Cpb: what are u her for
Me: to have my baby
Cpb: how much do u have on you
Me: 8k 100d
Cpb: are you sure that's Gina be enough?
Me: yes I ready made some deposits to the hospital
Cpb: smiling and already stamping my passport and asked how old is my pregnancy
Me: 32 weeks
Cpb: was like are u sure blc u look like u gonna drop any minute from now
Me: yes, an expecting twin.
He gave me my passport as he was shouting wow congratulations pls do take Kia of ur and have a nice day. I thanked him and off I went to connect to elpaso. I declared food but he didn't even mention it, no document check and no sec inspection and everything lasted for less than 2 mins. Currently resting in El Paso and waiting for my first appointment.

cutieb:
Okay! I'm fully relaxed now..
Here's my traveling and POE experience
I left Nigeria on the 1St of June via Qatar..bought my return ticket #360k....take off time was meant to be 2:15pm but was delayed by an HR...I was asked to go to port health for a test which I did and paid #1500.
Flight was smooth to Doha..was suppose to have a 2HR stop over at Doha but we didn't spend up to 45min before we boarded for new york.I only showed port health certificate during check in at Doha...no cbp approached me...flight to JFK NY was very smooth and long..on arrival I did my self service afterwards queued ...the queue wasn't that long and there were just 2 cbp officers 1 American man and 1 chinko man..the American was just passing everyone without too many questions but the chinko spent more than 10mins with each person..so while I was praying not to go to the chinko ll and behold twas my turn to face the chinko guy...

Me: Good morning
Chinko: no response
Then I gave him my passport
Chinko: why are you here
Me: vacation and childbirth
Chinko: really! Have you contacted a Doctor
Me: yes in Houston and I handed him my correspondence
Chinko: oh you are still going to Houston..okay..how much are you gonna spend on hospital bill
Me: about #6500
Chinko: oh OK cos it's self pay right
Me: Yea..
Chinko: stamped me in for 6months and he asked me to proceed to get my luggage and then pronounced my name in a funny way..and said I thought he wouldn't be able to pronounce my name right..
We both laughed and that was it.
My egusi was seized cos twasnt blended...that was all..

shakidude:
Yippie! I scaled the dreaded Houston POE.

If you will recall my story about how I, hubby and son applied for dropbox, were called for interview and denied visa  in Abuja despite multiple travels to the U.S. I went to Lagos 2 weeks after and got my visa approved by God's grace so on this journey, I also prayed to God to go with me.

I arrived yesterday. So, as we were asked to move forward to wait in line for the CBP officer, I quickly scanned for a cool looking face and stayed there.

My turn...
CBP... Hi
Me ...Hi, hands him over my passport and immigration card
CBP.... checks the card and asked: Are you bringing any food, meat?
Me.. No
CBP..... I can see you have declared cash over 10k. How much do you have?
Me... $12,410
CBP... why are you coming with so much money?
Me.... Because I'm here to have my baby
CBP..Oh! You are pregnant? With my bloated face and obvious belle oooo
Me... yes
CBP... Did you already fill the white paper to declare the amount?
Me.. Yes, then I asked my self, which white paper is this guy talking about? I know I'm supposed to fill that after being stamped in. Then I asked him. Sir, which paper are you talking about? I only filled this one that was given on the plane.
CBP.... Alright, place your fingers on.....   took my fingerprint and picture. So you will step aside for me. I will call an officer to take you to a place where you will fill the form and declare your cash. I did and he immediately calls someone, gave him my passport and the person just directed me to where to go and hands me back my passport.

All these took less than 2 minutes.

I went downstairs and declared the cash and while the  CBP officer was doing his job, I checked my passport and realized the first guy  did not stamp me in so I was hoping this one will stamp me in after but when he was done, he just told me to go so I told him that I've not been stamped in. He said I should have. I told him no. He checked my passport and when he didn't see it,  he said that's weird, how can they admit me in and not stamp my passport. He wanted to place a call to d unit upstairs but then, his colleague said he should call the guy that admitted me in directly so as not to put him trouble. They checked the system to see who it was and said oh! It's the new guy! Me thinking,  no wonder he was asking for white paper.  Na so dem call am oooo. D guy said he will come down to stamp it. I come begin dey wait.  I waited for like 20min d guy no gree come. They were pissed with him, they called him again and he said he's no longer coming that they should stamp it. The guy just told me not to worry and went in to stamp it. Then when he brought back my passport, I told him maybe the other guy must have forgotten to stamp it.

He said dont mind him and he doesn't want to admit it and we are trying to help him here.

Well, na so God win again ooo

Lesson learnt, always check your passport before leaving their sight and if in doubt of anything, ask questions.

Don't be afraid of Houston POE as long as you have done the right thing.

Best wishes everyone.

papi7:
My CBP story __

We flew Delta 22nd of May, me and my L.O. The ticket was cost as F*ck but we had choice because of the stress in flying them golf countries ( Etihad, Emirates & Qatar ) airlines.
We got to ATLANTA 5.25am, 41 mins ahead of schedule. FROM PLANE TO CPB- The QUEUE was moderate.

ME- Good morning
CBP- Good morning

I handed over our passports to him

CBP- Where are you going this morning?
ME- CHICAGO.

CBP- How long are you going to stay?
ME- 4 months.

CBP- Why are you staying that long?
ME- I am here on a vacation and childbirth

CBP- Oh, you going to have your baby here?
Me- YesKe

CBP- So, how much cash are you traveling with?
ME- $10,715 in cash and i have another $7,660 in my master card

CBP- Oh, that's over 10k, so i will have to send you over to customs to declare your cash
ME- Oh, ok. How do i go about that?

CBP- I'll call someone to put you through.
ME- OK, thanks.

CBP- Pls move over there and put your 4 fingers for thumbprint after that camera.

ME- Done with that...

CBP- So, it's just two of you traveling?
Me- Yes.

That's all.

HE STAMPED ME IN TILL NOVEMBER.

HE CALLED A LADY OVER TO COME TAKE US TO THE CUSTOMS, HE GAVE HER MY PASSPORT AND A CUSTOM FORM, THEN RETURN MY L.O's PASSPORT TO ME.

We got to the customs, waited till my turn ( about 15 mins )

2nd CBP-

Held my passport but couldn't pronounce my name
so, he was looking at the pic to ask if it was mine so i could come over to the counter, so moved closer and smiled and he said ( am sorry i couldn't pronounce your name ) then i said it's fine.

so he asked.

CBP- how much you have on you?
ME- $10,715 and i have another $7,660 in my master card.

CBP- Why do you have that much?
ME- I am here to for Vacation n Childbirth.

CBP- Oh, you are pregnant?
ME- Yes.

CBP- How far long are you and when are you due?
ME- August.

HE ASKED TO SEE THE CASH, I SHOWED HIM THE ENVELOP ABOUT TO BRING OUT THE CASH, HE SAID NEVER MIND. ( I GUESS HE JUST WANTED TO SEE THE CASH )

CBP- Ok. You have to fill this cash declaration form ( i did )
He then asked, is it your first time of filling those forms, ( i said yes )

CBP- Is your husband coming too?
ME- Hopefully.

He handed my passport back and said Enjoy your stay.

NOTE--

No document were checked, not even my LO's receipts.

I wish every mama n papa on this trend good luck, Y"all shall share good news too.

Marylandmama:
@Cuteidomo, I tried replying your pm but it's not delivering. Just put to bed a bouncing baby girl.

Flawless1988:
Hello! Currently in Houston with my DH!
My experience at the POE was epic!
I got my B1B2 January with my husband for the purpose of our wedding anniversary. However we later decided to use the visa for birthing. I went through the thread and realized it's possible, even without first using for the main purpose of visit.
I quickly drafted the change of intent letter to the embassy and got a correspondent.
Then I made contact with Oakbend hospital in Houston.
I flew with my DH and we used Turkish airline. I was 34weeks 6days. Got the fit to fly from the airport.
Turkish airline has really upgraded as free WIFI was available in the flight from Turkey to Houston (13hrs)
At the POE 1st ( CBP) (He was looking unhappy already) what is your purpose of visit ?
ME: childbirth and vacation
CBP: How much do you have on you?
ME : 9k$
CBP (mean face) : How long are you staying for?
Me: 7weeks but my husband would leave after 5weeks.
CBP: Did you inform the embassy at the time of your interview
Me: No, cos at that time we hv not decided to birth in d US
CBP: He was like, he started raising his voice and said we should give him a straight forward answer.
DH: No, but we sent a change of intent letter and got a reply.
CBP: Can I have the letter and correspondence?
DH : we started looking for the letter o, I was already sweating, alas! He found it, d CBP was so mean, told us to move away from him that we are not ready. We apologized, but he didn't accept. So we chilled till he was done with everyone on the line
CBP: can I hv d letter
Me: we gave him, and he went through it, then collected the reply from the embassy and did same
CBP: where would you be staying?
Me: my friends place, her name is .......
CBP : how long hv you known her
Me: 1 year now.
CBP: Have you met her b4?
Me: I said no, it was my brother that linked me up with her.
CBP: why are you lying? You called someone you have never met your friend? You are a liar
Me: I was trying to explain... Then he shut me up, my husband too wanted to explain he just shunned us and told us to get out and not argue with him. He called d police standing behind him gave our passports to him and told us to follow him after capturing and bio metrics. I was already scared and I started praying , reading psalms and pleading for Gods mercy in my mind.
We got to the secondary inspection and asked to sit down.
There we saw other people sitting, after a while we were offered something to eat, I didn't hv appetite,though I was hungry.
CBP2 summoned just me after about 1 hour. He looked more friendly and cultured.
CBP: what is your purpose in d US
ME : vacation and childbirth
CBP : Do you have a doctor you are communicating with already?
Me : yes
CBP2: Can I d have evidence?
Me : gave him my doctors correspondence, estimated cost of delivery letter, ...
CBP: who "d be paying?
Me : myself.
CBP: Are you going to be having CS or VG birth?
Me : VG birth by God's grace
CBP 2 : How much do you have on you
Me : 9k$ plus my ATM cards
CBP: How much is the estimated cost of delivery
Me : 5k3$
CBP: who "d you be staying with?
Me: A friend my brother linked me up with
CBP: smiled and said she's not your friend but your brother friend. I said ok
CBP: Do you know what the problem is with the first CBP?
Me: No
CBP: A person you have not met is not your friend. The lady is your brothers friend.
How come the hospital is not providing an accommodation?
Me: I don't know if they do, because I never asked.
CBP: Make sure you don't accept to use any insurance cos it may cause your visa to be revoked . And collect all your receipts for subsequent visas. He asked if I wanted to make any enquiries. There was none. So, he stamped my passport and DH passport with 6months B2 Entry stamp.
I have gone for my first doctors appointment today and it was awesome. Thanks to the people on this thread, got to know about the change of intent and other information from this forum.

congratulations anonymousmum:
POE story loaded...

Emirates:

I had send an email to the Emirates office with my info and status of pregnancy, they responded that I did not have to fill the MEDIF form and I was good to go. I shaa printed the emial to take with me before someone will tell me another thing.

At boarding, they asked me for fit to fly, I gave them the sample one on the website I had gotten my Doctor to fill, but they asked for one on a hospital letterhead. I gave it to them and they let me through.

Flight to Dubai was basic, nothing fancy. Travelling with an active 2 year old, he scattered my tray of food, threw tantrums, etc. 5 hours into a 7 hour flight, he eventually slept. Pleasant hostesses, with plenty gifts for the kiddo, coloring book and pencils for him, a stuffed toy with a blanket in it, cute.

Dubai airport lovely as usual, stroller for kid etc . Connection of 3 hours, pretty short and flew by quickly.

15 hour flight from DXB to IAH was loooong! In retrospect I would not do it again, kilode. Thankfully my son was pretty well behaved this time around.

POE:

Immigration queue was bloody long. I was trying to look helpless as if someone will just assist me, or bump me up the queue, nothing o.
No stroller for kids, no special assistance, nothing. I know sey I dan enter America be that, all man for himself.

After about 1.5 hours on the queue, I was pissed but arranged my face when I got to the front

Me: Good afternoon
POE Officer: Good Afternoon. I can see you are pregnant, you have a kid with a US passport, and you are Nigerian. CanI see your receipts?
Me: *taken aback at how direct he was, showed him all my recepits, I had arranged and labeleld them for each provider (dr, hospital, paed, epirudal etc)*
POE Officer: I dont want receipts, show me all the zero balance letters
Me: Showed him all the zero balance letters
POE Officer: I am convinced. Make sure you come with your receipts everytime you travel to the US, even if you dont have hard copy, ensure you have it in your email. I can see you came prepared. Well done. make sure you do the same for this pregnancy.

took my finger prints and said I was good to go.
I said thank you and quickly left lol

Of course the oversabi Agriculture people had to do their thing and pulled me to one side, I guess I had Naija written all over me.

Agric: What do you have?
Me: garri, ground egusi, ground crayfish, regular dried fish,
Agric: Do you have indomie?
Me: No

Scanned my bags through the machine, said I was free to go.

Headed to my host, exhausted much. Waiting to commence all the waka of dr and hospital this week.

karie:
Hello house,

I have been a silent reader and must commend u guys for all your efforts on educating peeps like me on childbirth in the US. I renewed my visa first week in October 2016 and found out I was pregnant in late October 2016. Sent in my change of intent letter in December 2016, got a response that I should send in my passport details and name as it is on my passport. I did that then got the generic response.

So in the spirit of giving back, will like to share my POE experience with you all.

Left Gidi on the 30th April for Chicago on Emirates airline, every was smooth just that the flight was long.
Fast forward to JFK, i met the cbp officer and the interview went like this:

CBP: where u coming from?
Me: Nigeria
CBP: what u here for?
Me: vacation and childbirth
CBP: how many weeks are you?
Me: 33 weeks
CBP: when are you due?
Me: June 10,2017
CBP: who you staying with?
Me: my uncle and his wife
CBP: how much do you have on u?
Me: 9660$ cash and some on my card
CBP: ok gimme some minutes

He took my passport inside and at this point I am like God just take control and I kept praying in my mind.

Next he came outside stamped me in as B2 till October 2017 and said have a nice stay.

That's how I entered ooo and moved on to agriculture, scanned 2 of my bags and I was on my way....
Flew Emirates to JFK then south west jet airlines to Chicago midway airport. Now in Chicago chilling for Lo to arrive... hehehe... thank God.
Thank you guys for every.

PS: I ll like to say we shouldn't always discourage peeps that renew their visa and decide to go for childbirth instead of vacation as stated when renewing cos once u have sent in your change of intent letter, have enough cash and say the truth then you should be fine.

Thank you guys again.

jesufifunmi:
Delta don't do awoof ticket again ni? I miss the days of 90k Houston ticket

Please does anyone have experience with EgyptAir? What's their inflight entertainment like? They seem to be the cheapest right now - under 1m for 3 passagers. Please anyone who used them recently should help with a review abeg.

dyout:
Time to give back on our second POE and child birth:

DW got fit to fly from a Govt hospital and also did port health at the airport, paid 1500 Naira at MM1
On the 2nd of March, DW flew Qatar airline with 14 months super active son and mom to Dallas, had a lay over in Doha accompanied with a hotel.
Got to Dallas about 15:25hrs

DW: Good day sir,
CBP: U welcome to America, how was ur flight?
DW: Fine thank you
CBP: can i have your passport?
CBP: what are u here for?
DW: to have to baby, (CBP was surprised)
CBP: How much do u have
DW: $8k
CBP: Make sure ur pay ur bills and keep your receipts, gave her passport without stamp

While exiting the terminal another CBP intercepted her can i see your passport? DW gave him her passport then told her to follow me (secondary inspection).

CBP: What are you here for?
DW: to have my baby and vacation
CBP: why are you always coming here to give birth? infact i will write to the embassy.
DW: told him it is not a crime to give birth here.
CBP: How much do u have on u?
DW: $8k
CBP: how much is your bill?
DW: about $6k
CBP: That is too little
DW: because i am a self pay patience. Now asked him (CBP), How much did u pay for your childbirth
CBP: about $12k
DW: Because your are using insurance right?
CBP: oh...yea that is true
CBP: stamp her in for 6months.

After getting Tarrant county temporary ID, becos DW sis leaves there. However, she was able to get two Doctor's appointment, check up and also paid for the VD hospital & Doc's fee at (JPS) $4,500.

During one of her routine check up they noticed she has High blood pressure and wanted to admit her, she refused and signed against medical advice. DW told them she knows the reason, that she needs to rest a little. Thereafter, the result was okay.

On the 28th of march the hospital Director saw her records and called her to come for delivering of the 30th which was against what she agreed with the other doctor's to come at 37 weeks. She went on the 30th and was 3cm dilated, she was given oxytocin which now helped her dilated upto 5cm for more than 7hrs. On the 31st of March DW gave birth to twin girls miraculously at 36 weeks plus 2 days, she gave birth thru VD when they were about taken her into the theater for CS. DW and Lo's are doing great, they were discharged on the 2nd of April.

i give thank to the Almighty God who made it possible. No Pre-nursing, No NICU, No CS, No Epidural. Baba God thank you.

Expectant mom, Your case shall like the Hebrew woman in the Bible.

Breakdown of the other bills, will be coming in soon. paed, lab work etc

freshdad:
STAGE 1-PHASE 2 POE

so DW left lagos on the 29th march VIA turkish airline( turkish says fit to fly must be from a govt hospital so we had to do another one at port health)

flight left 10 mins later than scheduled. Stopover at Istanbul was like an hour so she basically jumped from plane to plane
Arrived JFK at about 11am and joined the queue. Officer calls her forward

CBP: how are you
DW: Fine

CBP: why are you here
DW: for child delivery

CBP: what(looking suprised like he's never heard that) which child
DW: The one in my stomach
officer looks astonished again as it seems its his first day on the job. as DW is quiet smallish in nature

CBP: Please follow me

to secondary inspection as he passes her document to another officer and she was asked to wait
Na so DW pose with novel we she no dey read dey wait. And after a short while she was called

CBP2: You are here from child birth?
DW: Yes

CBP2: How much do you have on you
DW: $xxxx

CBP2: where are you headed?
DW: Chicago

CBP2: Is this the address of whom you are staying with
DW: Yes

CBP2: Who's the person to you
DW: Family friend

CBP2: How lonng are you here for
DW: 11weeks

CBP2: can i see your return ticket-DW shows him

CBP2: Do you have a ticket to chicago
DW: Yes, do you want to see it

CBP2: never mind. Pick you luggage and go print your ...

stamps her in for 6 months and she moved to the terminal for the chicago flight. another story there but nothing really.

She in chicago chilling and waiting for our EGO OYINBO to arrive

In other news, I think we should'nt always criticize those who do not divulge their pregnancy during interviews as alot of people still think they wont grant you a visa if you are pregnant. in the last 3months, I have spoken to like 6 people(2 in the us, 1 in uk and the other back home) who didnt know it is not illegal to do that. even yesterday when a friend in new york called me and was saying ' Ha i hope they would let her in blahblahblah". not until i told him the purpose we got the visa was for birthing so please like not crucify everyone as some people still dont know even though it is not my prerogative to have people seek for knowledge themselves.

lastly shout out to all those that always go out of there way to respond to people. special thanks to @chibertha @chicagomum for always responding to calls, chats and mails and my personal person who dey vex for me @shawbabe

FADEO:
So missionary Journey completed. Returned to Naija on saturday 25th, march 2017. So here is the breakdown of experience and expenses....

Got to US through Houston POE on the 19th of January with DW and my Daughter.( I shared the POE experience previously)

On the 20th of January, went into Bank of America, Open a Joint account with DW and we were given temporary ATM card immediately while we deposited all the cash with us into the account. (This decision was on of the best decisions we made in the early part of our entry). I also applied for a credit card 2 weeks later as i realised that I cant rent a car unless i have a credit card.

On Medical,
LO arrives at Oakbend Medical center, Fortbend county on the 3rd of March, (2 days after due date) in the hands of Dr E, and while I was aked to Cut the umbilical cord, Nice experience. ( i also shared this earlier and I also commend all women, Una dey try abeg!!!)

Oakbend baby registry applied for a Birth certificate and SSN. While i booked appointement for Passport on the 14th of March as that was the earliest day. ( although i made delay of booking after DW was discharged, you may need to book appointment immediately the LO arrives)

DR E - 1900, Lab- 205 ( Dr E required a Lab test but we paid her)
Oakbend- 2500 (discharged after 2 days)
NICS(pead)- 335 (after 20% Discount)
Pead Visit - 100 ($50 per visit, had two visits)
Lab 49
Birth Cert 46 (for 2 copied, was read after 3 business days)
SSN free (Got it my mail on the 14th-5 business days from birth)
Passport 165 (expedited- visited the downtown office on tuesday and was asked to pick it up on friday)
VOA 180 (applied for visa on arrival on monday 20th and was ready on tuesday 21st, Thanks to Desoul...) Payment for the Visa done at the Nigerian Airport in Lagos, If you dont have a dollar card, you will pay $200 cash but if you have a dollar card you will pay $180

Infant ticket was war with Air France/KLM... I had a quote for $469.... I called over 13 times requesting to book a return ticket for the infant which could have dropped it to about 105$ but Airfrance/KLM no agree. It was annoying at a point cos the supervisor insistent that he has been working for 9 year with the company and it has never been done.... So on the last call, i gave up and put my mind to paying the 469$, which was paid at the airport.
Checked in 12 items (8 bags and 4 baby accessories). Flight was smooth, layover in Amsterdam was 5 hours and was not boring as we made use of the lounge. Touch down lagos saturday 25th, 2017 at 8:28pm.

Immigration was flawless and LO was stamped in for One month with VOA.

ALL ZERO BALANCE GOTTEN for all MEDICAL RELATED EXPENSES.

I hope I covered all areas in detail. Opened to any question. you can private chat me for more detail. Available 24/7 for any related question for anyone in this forum. This forum is a DIY forum, If you can read from part 1 and ask questions for clarity. From Visa application to doctors correspondence to Visa Interview to flight booking to food stuffs question to POE experience To Delivery and Documentation to Returning home and luggage management to avoid paying for extra luggages were all piece of cake due to the level of handful information from this forum.


I pray that God will continue to replenish all pocket of parent that are taking this step for their kids.

God Bless you all

Mrsc22:
Hello Fam,
Greetings from Houston

In the spirit of giving back.....my POE experiences via Newyork (JFK)

CBP: Goodmorning (smiles)
Me: Goodmorning
CBP: Why are you here
Me: To have my baby
CBP: okay. What do u do
Me: bla bla
CBP: how will you make payment for your medical and who are you staying with.
Me: i have paid my doctor and made payment towards my accommodation and i also have cash and card with me. (Hands him doc recipts and accomodation)
CBP: Okay. Stamps me in
I doubt i spent up to 45secs with him.

Although my journey was long. It was all worth it. Settled now at a Fab accommodation by Soulcare.