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majiouk2002:
I replied to your email. Please check.

Didn't see your reply. I asked for account details for PTE payment. Kindly send details of that to henrysbiz@gmail.com.

I didn't get see any email from you regarding that. PTE has to go down o! Awaiting your response.

HF.

majiouk2002:
Hello e-fam

Someone made a payment for voucher into my account without informing or approaching me for the voucher.

Thank you.

Kindly respond to my email to you. I need the PTE voucher. Thanks.

HF.

majiouk2002:
Hello e-fam

Someone made a payment for voucher into my account without informing or approaching me for the voucher.

Thank you.

Hi,

Kindly respond to my pm or email. Did both.

HF,
Thanks.

Congrats you've just won the Pageant.

RichiB:
Miss information everywhere in nigeria!

opeboi:
Please house, this is just a one-off question as I need it urgently......... is there any advantage using an agent for visa application??

@wellendowed can advise you on this.

*Jokes aside*

That question isn't helpful here. It is advised you read up on the sister thread to this one where pretty much every question asked relating to migration to Australia has been tackled by very knowledgeable people and as such you wouldn't really be needing to use an agent. I can beat my chest and say that the guys here (crowd-sourced contribution) will help you better and faster than paid agents.

Here's the link to that thread. Read the very first pages well and i'm sure you'll be fine.

https://www.nairaland.com/3053069/general-guide-australian-permanent-resident

stepo707:
Pls I want to find out if PTE is computer based or if it's paper based like IELTS?

It is computer-based.

stepo707:
Ielts messed me up in my reading and writing I wanna try pte and aim 20pts. Pls this links you shared is it for only speaking?
Wanna get materials and Links for reading,listening and writing

Check page 328 of this thread. I believe some useful links were posted there.

*update*
Find the actual link below. @koleefem05 provided the PTE links there:

https://www.nairaland.com/3053069/general-guide-australian-permanent-resident/328

Congrats @Misoke.

I was worried that for ICT folks only 75 and above were given ITA. However the immitracker link someone posted here reveals even 70 too got called. Now I see what 'Superior English' can do for one.

70 won't be bad. PTE here I come.

ogbevireo:
hello boss,
which occupation did you access with ACL?

Software Engineer (261313).

webmaster3:
Hello, Please i need assistance from anyone that has done ACS verification.

I received an email from ACS requesting for some specific missing documents to be uploaded. However, when i log in to my profile on ACS i see a message that states "An email has been sent by your case officer requesting further documentation - please reply to this email for further information.".

Am i to upload the missing documents on ACS portal or reply the email with the missing documents. Please help

Hi Webmaster3,

Had the same problem. Apparently mine stemmed from trying to delete something I uploaded twice mistakenly. I think what happens is if you try to delete one document, it removes all. So when I got the same email you got.....I uploaded the document in the ACS portal. Please do not send it by email.
You are only required to notify them by replying the email to say you have uploaded that missing document. Hope this helps.

By the way I got a positive skills assessment result and have submitted my expression of Interest.

STAugustineOf13:
I'm not dying yet, but I will assure you these things.
-There won't be I.V till January.
-"Possibly" Non Pro rata won't drop till then.
-I will be here on January to remind you this.

There is a saying that if you don't have anything constructive or nice to say...just bottle it. You are better off for doing so. Your posts are about the most divisive I have read on this thread and unnecessarily so. People have tried to explain how what you are implying may not be but you are bent on spreading doom and gloom.

Bros take it a notch down. People are here to help everyone. Instead as @bellong tries to do always...give solutions and not try to be a soothsayer. FYI if January shows and your prophecy fails kindly do the needful.

Muchas gracias.

spyroxy1:
remember to take a mock test before the real test. It helps...

Sure will do. In fact it is a must. I'll definitely reach out then. Many Thanks.

udz:
I will send u free of charge. Just reply with ur email.

Thanks a lot. Kindly send to fuby4all@gmail.com

Duch1020:
Visa granted!!!!!
1. VETASSESS - Submitted 14 Jan 2017. Positive - 12 April 2017(Occupation - Valuer)

Hi, Please I have sent you a PM. Kindly respond.

gbeamy:
If you have nowhere to stay in the USA or you wish to pay for your privacy, now you can enjoy an All-Inclusive Birth Package along with medical costs starting from as low as $7000 only and includes the following:

Contact me via whatsapp +2348033055416 : For more info for your Childbirth Service Need TODAY and let’s work with you as we have done for over 20 mothers to turn your desire to have your baby in the USA into a reality

Is this allowed here? I should think there are threads for Giving birth in the US. Please let's keep this space on point.

gbeamy:
If you have nowhere to stay in the USA or you wish to pay for your privacy, now you can enjoy an All-Inclusive Birth Package along with medical costs starting from as low as $7000 only and includes the following:

Contact me via whatsapp +2348033055416 : For more info for your Childbirth Service Need TODAY and let’s work with you as we have done for over 20 mothers to turn your desire to have your baby in the USA into a reality

Is this allowed here. I should think there are threads for Giving birth in the US. Please let's keep this space on point.

oknee:
Pics of Melbourne

Nice one Oknee. Melbourne truly is beautiful. Please if you don't mind I (we) would appreciate photos of the suburbs as well. I think it helps those of us yet to get there..... to cure our "What to expect" worry. Many Thanks.

Alphadoor:
There is likely to be three rounds of invitation this November...!!
1st..... 18th..... and 29th

Hi Alphadoor.... Based on your hunch do you think the points would likely drop to 60 for 2613-13 (Software Engineer) in any of the November rounds? Thanks.

You highlighted my comments but ignored the word sometimes. Which means if they have any doubt whatsoever, for clarity sake you may be called for an interview. Nowhere did I say that going for an interview means you will be denied. It's like some of you just wait for the perfect opportunity to bash someone here without reading properly.

I have been a part of this thread from part 1 and this will be our second delivery. Your comments seem naive and hastily typed. Should have read and understood me well.

isysleek:
Oga this you statement is not true o. I paid all my bills and I was called for interview at renewal. Showed the lady all my receipts, zero balance and letter of non-indebtedness from the hospital and I got my visa.

Yes DropBox is still a thing. You shouldn't have any issues. They sometimes call for interviews if they have reports of unpaid medical bills incurred in previous visits. Barring that you should be fine. We got our visas renewed by DropBox and in all it took only 5 days.

Hope this helps.

iphiechuks:
Good day beautiful pple,

Does drop box still exist cos I tot that base on some changes made this trump era, that there is no drop box again. Does drop box still exit and has anyone renewed lately via drop box.

Getting the whole thing mixed up in my head

You don't need to. My wife is currently in the US for the 2nd and only renewed by Dropbox in late December. You really don't need to visit first. Please save the money instead for more important things during your childbirth journey. And like you we had our first baby in 2015 with a B1/B2 visa.
Hope this helps.

ajobi21:
Hello house...no one has answered my question o...so i here i go to post it again...thanks
Good morning house, how are you all doing. I had my first baby in 2015 on a B1/B2 visa after visiting on the visa first. I have renewed the visa without any stress in december. i will like to have my other babies in US this year. My worry is should i visit on the visa first (like i did before)or just go and deliver. Has anyone had experience with this lately. I think I may be pregnant ...thus travelling for the fun of it is not really ideal 4 me. Any suggestions

I am interested too and have found 1 store on Konga with Potting mix. Called the lady but not getting any reasonable feedback. Name of the store is Balm of Gilead and a bag sells for N5,000. I have 5 pots I need filled with this stuff.

bigfido:
congrats sir!! But wait o, 50k to shape person kini??!! they will now end up giving person Roberto Carlos freekick curve kini? we will come and do it in naija!

$100 to use hospital facilities and $150 for the actual circumcision. The kini is very ok after 2nd intervention. To prevent this as someone mentioned go with a sketch pad with a very good sketch of Naija swordsmanship to avoid wahala.

firsttymum:
because he's my Inlaw..., I will reply on his behalf lol... He used northwest and dr Glenn ... I'm sure u have the quote. The only issue with the hospital is pediatricians fee which he tried to resolve.

More goodnews. The pediatrician bills received so far is less than $250. It looks like that's the end of them and it also seems the intervention with Pediatrix worked.

Note this is without hearing test which could go as high as $300 here and the circumcision as much as $250.

That's it. Received zero balance 2 weeks ago. We are done.

Apple19:
Hello mamas, PLS am here with something else O. My International Passport bares my
Maiden name, cos I did it when I was single,now am Married and need to submit DS-160. Pls, will I fill the name on the passport? And if not, how do I make dh's surname appear on my form, cos he's my sole sponsor for this trip O.

Note; I've done change of name both in court and Newspaper. Pls guide me.

I think for this you should speak to @Oresmum she'll clear it up for you.

Seen a couple of posts about issues with hosts in the US. To avoid being embarrassed, or like someone said spiralling into depression just plan yaself. These guys here no get time. Unless that person is your blood ( literally or otherwise) nwanne look for the cheapest of accomodations and enjoy whatever time u plan to stay there.
For transportation if you are there with someone that can drive hiring cars at the weekends is extra cheap ( about $10 a day check enterprise) to do bulk shopping or go hanging out or whatever but if your accomodation happens to be near the hospital then Uber isn't bad too at least we used them twice.
It's really not easy for some people accommodating preggiessomeone for 3 months so take the sane option. I know the costs can be crazy but then the regret after being messed with no too sweet.

Apple19:
Good to see Oakbend ppl. Pls am still not able to get an accommodation O. The Intown Suite I got is about 5hrs apart. Really confused. I need and accommodation both close to the Docs office and hospital so I can fill and submit my application form.

Always google for accommodation using the zipcode of your intended hospital as Houston is a big city. For Oakbend use 77469. So google for Intown suites near that zipcode.

uptown17:
firstymum i am looking at btw $850 - $1100 pr month
i had checked fizzywah's link before now. its 1hr + journey to oakbend

Hi uptown, the link I posted was for the Northwest Houston Area 77060 close to the Hospital we used. For oakbend you should be looking at 77469.

Give them a call and let me know. They may accept 3 month leases.
@Firsttymum how far?

Please for those yet to buy ticket ..don't patronize any agent. Travelstart send me aquote of 370k just to change date from 31st August to 6th sept.

This waka was made possible by this great forum even my host sef was so surprised that I finished all the paper work so fast. Many thanks to y'll

Good advice. Although we used travel agents the thing is when or if you need to change flights call the airline directly. We used wakanow. Changed our flights by 2 weeks and only paid $72 (N14,250) to KLM no hassles.

Always be direct and try to leave agents be. Use them only if you absolutely have to. Most things have been explained here very well.

Hawttattoo:
I used Dr Gleen too...he's such a nice man. Talked to him about the pediatrician bill and he gave me a number to call... One Tim something. I misplaced it. Can you send the nos to me if you ve it? Thanks

Same here I didn't save the number because he called back the next day through his office and promised to do something. I'm back in Naija and I'm told my bill has arrived and it may be under $300. Need to be pretty sure but I feel the guy came through. Please the next person fortunate to have the number should save it. I'll go online now to do a search.

My advice is speak to the Dr and for male children arrange with your Dr to perform the circumcision. It weighs heavily on the bill.

CIRCUMCISION UPDATE: The thing is fine now. We didn't need to redo it. We just pulled the flesh down and the Dr. Set it to heal....Dr. Glenn responded. It's 'Naija' style now. No more worries and not a cent added for that extra service.

Hawttattoo:
Waoooh I delivered about 2 weeks ago too at Houston northwest medical center And I didnt get all this freebies you mentioned here. Maybe my nurse was a stingy one.. Tanko does not pick his call but if you send him sms he will reply.Nigerian visa will be cheaper than you going to New York considering the ticket. Regards to the lil one

Thanks Hawttattoo. I think i'll do it myself by getting a visa via Atlanta. I start today and will send it out probably tomorrow. Which doctor delivered your baby? The lactation specialist there, the tall lady only sees moms that are doing exclusive breastfeeding. She's a Port Harcourt person and we quickly identified with each other.
She did well to drop a manual Medela breast pump which was helpful and got my wife started. The others came freely lovely drinks from the pantry room, food, baby blankets, similac et al. For moms using Dr. Morgan you can ask the nurses if you are entitled to these little perks.

P.S I know it's been said here before but ensure you let your pediatrician or whoever will be performing your child's circumcision what you want. Tell them naija style and show them a pencil sketch of what you want if you think it will help them else you may end up doing it again.