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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Fyorgyn: 6:03pm On Jan 23, 2017
folarinstr:
Na wah o, Lady G....you kept castigating me instead of advising me on how to correct my mistakes (lies) after I've explained myself to you, no be so oo!

Lady G did NOT castigate you.

She took her time to answer you but it's probably just not the answer you want to hear.

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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Fyorgyn: 5:55pm On Jan 23, 2017
Classified60:

1. i feel you should continue with the lie you have used. God will help you.

In essence, God will help him with his lies!!!!

Haba! You bring God into the matter and you're encouraging him to "sin"...

Phew!
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 12:12pm On Jan 16, 2017
KaptainAfrika:
I just thought we should all check this out, NAIRALAND is going places... grin grin grin grin

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4123156/Health-tourist-s-350-000-bill-paid-NHS-crisis-case-mother-flew-Nigeria-birth-two-twins.html


Interesting article!

Wetin catch my eyes though na the many flaws in the writing and editing of the article (right from the headline)

One would think that it is only Nigerian "papers" that don't bother to edit properly... The article wasn't properly edited...not the first time daily mail is riddled with so many flaws. Gone are the days when we read papers to improve our vocabulary!

That is by the way sha... hehe

People still dey go born for UK? shocked

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 2:45am On Jan 12, 2017
Hi guys... this is not really about giving birth but I thought to share an experience I had.

We need to be careful when subscribing for free trials on online products and services e.g Netflix, rebtel, Amazon prime etc.

When subscribing for these free trials most times we are asked for our card details with a promise that we won't be charged till the trial period ends.What then happens is that you may completely forget to unsubscribe and you'd be charged for the service after the trial period ends.

This happened to me with rebtel and Amazon prime. I had registered and subscribed using my UK bank card and completely forgot about it. I just decided to check my account 3days ago and saw that rebtel had taken $30 from me ($15 each for Nov and Dec) and Amazon Prime had taken $100 for annual subscription.

My eyes red well well o... the rebtel own pain me pass as I no use am at all after the trial period! Anyway, I contacted both parties and have gotten my full refund.

So please mamas and papas as you dey subscribe remember to cancel auto renewal.

Have a great day ahead.

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 10:47pm On Jan 08, 2017
Aprilmemie:
Congrats to you and thankGod all went well..

Please can i get ur bill when you are chance to, planning on using st francis too next yr. Thankyou n happy holiday

Are you doing a CS or Normal delivery?

VD is $3000
CS is $5500

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 5:05am On Jan 05, 2017
Missionary Journey Concluded... Finally!

I have shared visa and POE experience(s) here on nairaland.

Birth story

Hospital: St.Francis LA
Doctor: Dr Mbagwu

Induced at 40weeks. Got to the hospital at about 1am with zero dilation and delivered at 6pm (17 straight hours)...God bless the person(s) that invented epidural!

Dr M was really great. I know a lot of us here feel that it doesn't make sense to go all the way to the US to still use a Nigerian doctor...it has been debated on this thread but I'm really glad I chose Dr M. We were already prepped for a csection (I was open to it, of course, but even in my pain I was thinking of the extra costs...lol) but baby eventually came.

Documentation

Birth Certificate

I gave birth on a Wednesday and birth certificate was ready by the time I called vital records office the next Thursday. For those in LA, the number to call is on the website. http://www.ph.lacounty.gov/DCA/

A birth records clerk will collect your baby's data at the hospital... when I asked how long it will take to get the bc, she told me 1.5 months but if I paid $15 it will be expedited. I DID NOT pay the $15.

Note: when I called vital records office to ask if bc was ready, the lady initially told me no when I told her my baby's birth date... she then asked if I paid for "rush" and told her I did wink. Next thing she told me it was ready for pick up.

Passport

I booked appointment with LA Passport office immediately baby was born. Criteria for expedited passport is travel date within two weeks or 4weeks if you need a visa. We fixed passport appointment the same day we collected the birth certificate.

For the passport you need to submit baby's bc, your travel itinerary and the notarized DS 3053 form for those whose spouses are not around. You can either fill the application form online and print out or just fill it at the passport office. Depending on how early you go, you can get your passport the same day.

Overall costs

Dr's Fees: $1262- all my lab tests from Nigeria were accepted
Hospital:$3000 for Vaginal Delivery (this money includes epidural, paediatrician at the hospital, labs etc)
Circumcision: $250 (it was beautifully done!!!!)
Paediatrician visit: $55
Birth Certificate :$28
Passport:$165
We did Visa on Arrival. Desoul helped get approval from comptroller General. It's this letter you show the airline and the immigration in Nigeria.

Visa on Arrival is $200. You can pay cash or with a "foreign" card they won't accept Nigerian banks dollar cards according to them.

We had a great time in LA. The transport system is not bad at all. I took the bus a lot and most times sef was just waved in by the driver without paying. I am glad we were able to do this... it wasn't easy but God provided somehow.

Accommodation was really great. I personally got great value for money. I don't regret my decision to go to LA at all.

Wish everyone here the best




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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 5:46pm On Jan 03, 2017
desoul:

No airline rejects it, so long you have the approval letter. fyorgyn are you back?

Yes o... still settling in

Thanks for everything.
Desoul for president!!!!!!

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 3:57pm On Jan 03, 2017
TripleKMama:
New Jersey doesn't do passport. U will take baby to New York and logistics won't let me do so.
*I sent you PM. Pls respond. Thanks lots.

TKM of life...

As long as you have the approval letter I don't think any airline will reject you.

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Health / Re: Pregnancy Are You Pregnant Or Going Through A High Risk Pregnancy,,lets Talk by Fyorgyn: 6:08pm On Dec 17, 2016
ultimatebunmi1:
I am 40weeks +1 today,I have been having this stomach upset since on wednesday so on getting to the hospital today the doctor examine me and said I should bring my bag on monday for induction embarassed plz help a scared mother.how is it like to be induced I am extremely scared plz don't pass me by,this is my first baby I am so scared plz say something angry

Don't be scared.

I was induced 2weeks ago at 40weeks+. You need to relax and go with a positive mind. I am also a FTM and was a bit worried too so I know how you feel.

Worry not. It will end in praise.

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 10:07pm On Dec 05, 2016
Chei... Chloe7
I want to be like you when I grow up oh... Vacation in this recession... tongue

In other news, I had my baby last week at St.Francis LA.


Mama and Baby are fine.

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 4:35am On Nov 29, 2016
TripleKMama:
Desoul for President grin
TKM & TKM Jnr peeping. kiss


TKM just thought about you today o... say we never see your brake light.

How TKM jnr? And how have you been?
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 12:43am On Nov 23, 2016
oniwoski:
Pls house..when exactly is black friday


Black Friday is the day after thanksgiving. This year thanksgiving is on the 24th so black Friday is the 25th.

Haba na... simple Google would have given you the answer.

Please lets try and Google somethings before asking... thank you!

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Travel / Re: Any Nairalander In Chicago by Fyorgyn: 10:15pm On Nov 20, 2016
success06:
[@justwise] so what is ur advice to me.. what do u want to do geting the accommodation. I just dont want to stay bored

Do you have to give birth in Chicago? Justwise is right you need to be very careful! If boredom is the price then pay it! You will even need all the time to prepare for your LO and enjoy the sanity before your life changes.

Just be careful!

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 12:08pm On Nov 20, 2016
justwise:


That benefits that child more if he/she is a British citizen grin grin

With Brexit...

I'd say EU citizenship is more beneficial...lol.

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 8:14pm On Nov 19, 2016
justwise:
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I get your points but a child with good upbringing can enjoy all that without being an American

True Justwise.

I personally feel a child will be whatever a child will be irrespective of where he/she is born. I am not an American citizen neither am I from a wealthy home but I have been really really fortunate with a lot of great opportunities.

However, it's great to give the child the opportunity to have a head start. Being an American (or Canadian) doesn't mean the child will be automatically successful... it just means your child will have things a little easier.

For instance, the child will have an option of getting a job in either country and if the child is a high flier, having dual citizenship is a plus because it takes the stress of applying for visas away which can make the child a more attractive candidate for several opportunities.

One of my American friends is struggling to see why we want our children to be Americans when she is tired of being American...haha.

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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Fyorgyn: 8:43am On Nov 17, 2016
Tdolz:
pls house goodmorning o,I have a lil problem,pls help a sister out ASAP pls. I have secured my visa,I'm attending a conference and my organisation is responsible for my trip. the problem I have right now is that I can't pay for the conference as the paypal site on the conference website isn't opening, they are saying page does not exist.

Some conferences allow you to pay on-site. Send a mail to the contact person on the conference site (there is almost always a contact email address) and explain. You may want to take a screenshot of the error message and attach it to the mail.

There is always a way.
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 3:24am On Nov 13, 2016
I am not sure if this has been discussed in detail but I thought to share this info for those who are considering opening an account with Bank of America.

1. There are 3 checking accounts

A. Core Checking account: minimum balance $1500 OR monthly deposit of at least $250 OR a monthly maintenance fee of $12

B. Interest Checking account: minimum balance $10,000 OR maintenance fee of $25

C. Safe Balance Banking: fixed monthly charge of $4.95 no minimum balance restrictions... only downside is that there is no cheque book for this account AND you can't overdraw (i.e take more than what you have in the account)

After considering all three accounts, especially in this era where dollar is hard to come by, I came to the conclusion that the most convenient for this waka is the safe balance banking as it doesn't require "tying" down money. I went to the bank and opened one.

I honestly didn't think I was going to need to open an account here because I came prepared with a US dollar card from a Nigerian bank and a UK bank card but certain factors necessitated it.

1. I needed to buy dollars from a resident here. Having a US acct makes it more convenient as they can transfer money to you easily. (The other option is for the person to mail a cheque to you... I did that once but it was someone I could trust)... it's easier to get money gifts too if you have a US account wink

2. I wanted to buy something from one or two stores and tried using my UK bank card but the sites only had US as billing country. I couldn't use any other card on the sites

All you need to open the account is
1. 2forms of ID- I used my international passport and an ATM card
2. A US address (I also gave them my Nigerian Address)

Your account will be ready immediately and you will get a temporary atm card that you can use also immediately. The main card will come in the mail in about 5working days.

Shikena

I hope this helps someone. Sorry for the long post.


Oh and you can open a savings account for your baby with no charges whatsoever!

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 5:09am On Nov 12, 2016
TripleKMama:
TKM Jnr arrived today. grin 4wks early. To God be all glory! We're doing well. Details later.

Congrats TKM...
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 8:51am On Nov 09, 2016
IyawoToBe:
angry Oh no! Someone should wake me up from this wild dream. America is filled with misogynists. I am sure they really don't like this man, but they sure prefer him than having a woman rule them cry

I am in shock!!! cry Sexism is real!!!

I wouldn't particularly blame sexism or misogynism. Remember how Nigerians wanted change? We were "tired" of corrupt politicians...and went ahead and voted against the "institution". This is about the same thing that happened with brexit and now in America.

People are tired of "institution". Hilary exemplifies the all mighty political class... Trump is the "normal" citizen who has never been a politician and is anti establishment. The masses are tired of establishment and they've voted for "change"... I find him annoying but I think many Americans found themselves between the devil and the deep blue sea.

The press also didn't help matters... CNN particularly was really biased and I remember saying that this attention they are giving Trump will make him more popular. People love the underdog and in this election, Trump was the underdog...

It is sad sha.

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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Fyorgyn: 6:27am On Nov 08, 2016
Adewillz:


Okay thanks. How would he link me to his interview application profile?

HAVE YOU GONE THROUGH THE US VISA APPLICATION WEBSITE? PLEASE GO THROUGH IT AND AT LEAST ATTEMPT TO START THE PROCESS. READ THE FAQs ON THE WEBSITE AND YOU WILL FIND MANY OF YOUR ANSWERS. THEN YOU CAN COME HERE TO ASK QUESTIONS WHEN YOU ARE STUCK.

Haba! your questions are getting annoying and I think you have been indulged enough.

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 1:42am On Nov 08, 2016
Speaking of Medicaid and aid generally.

It's interesting how people who live in America actually encourage you to access health care for free- even hospitals encourage it too. I spoke to at least 7 people (friends and distant relatives)AFTER I got here and they (no exception) all said "if you had told me, you won't have had to pay anything to give birth here" and my response is always "I wanted to pay that's why I didn't contact you in the first place" (thank you Nairaland)

Yesterday my mum told a friend of hers who lives in the US that I was there to have my baby and the woman said the exact same thing!

I find it very interesting.

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 5:50pm On Nov 07, 2016
mgolds:
All i mean is why stress?..

Thanks for the information but...
We like the stress thank you!

That is the point of this thread... so we can learn from others, "stress" ourselves without paying extra for "professional" services... it's a "do it yourself" thread and it's boldly written on the first page!

However, if the "professional" advice can guarantee us PTA, BTA or $10,000 at official rate then even me wey don go US fit reconsider!

Please tell the agency to pay for advert on NL so that people who're interested can link up with them directly.

Thank you again eh.

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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Fyorgyn: 10:05am On Nov 07, 2016
Goldie10:


What can we do to get an earlier date?

1. Wake up in the middle of the night and check... Dates seem to open up at that time. My sister, for instance, completed her application early Oct and was to have her interview on the 10th of November... On the 24th of October she just checked at about 1-2am and a 26th October was available.

2. If you're eligible you can apply for an expedited interview.


All the best
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Fyorgyn: 9:58am On Nov 07, 2016
Adewillz:


Thanks. Pls is it just one application for both of us. Also the application fee, do we pay for each of us? Pls kindly enlighten me

Have you gone to the US Visa application website? You should go there if you haven't and read the instructions. I will answer your question but know that it shows you haven't bothered to read.

You will apply separately... you and your dad... And
Yes, each of you will pay the application fee.

Before you ask another question, please read through the thread thoroughly and start your application.

Wish u the best.
Read this thread
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Fyorgyn: 6:16pm On Nov 05, 2016
Tdolz:
Thanks,pls my traveling history is just Israel and Ghana is that enough traveling history pls?

You don't need to have travelled anywhere to get a US Visa. If you've read through this thread, you will find many who have no travel history granted visas.

As I said earlier, have a clear understanding of the conference you're going for and how it applies to your job.

Are u sure you've read through this thread as you claim? All your questions and concerns have been addressed previously

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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Fyorgyn: 5:41pm On Nov 05, 2016
Tdolz:
Thanks so much, I just checked the refund policy only 50% of the cash will be refunded. Will an organization be willing to risk such in this recession? Yes truly payment shows strong intent but na risky business o.

You don't have to pay for the conference. Just make sure you can talk about how it relates with your job/career. I know lots of people who have gone for interview without paying conference fee- myself included
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 11:09am On Nov 05, 2016
chloe7:
Akorkor pounds to dollars is usually 1.4 or 1.55 but I think the brexit has made it 1.44 or so, so just do the mathematics and see if changing it to naira will pay you or changing it to dollars direct, what if you don't get dollars to travel? And atms are no longer working abroad, just consider all your options well well and all the best with the decision

Well said Chloe7!

Akorkor to add to what Chloe has said... Yes, you can change pounds but beware...
let me share my experience.

I had pounds with me when I came to the US (cash) plus some in my UK account. I asked for the exchange rate at the airport here and was told 1.1... I vex carry my pounds go oh. I checked my UK account today on an atm in the US and the conversion is 1.2... so it doesn't really make sense o. Thankfully I don't really need the cash so I'm keeping my pounds biko.

If you need it then by all means change it in the US... I'd still rather you changed it to dollars than naira because you may be stuck with naira that you can't use.

Hope this helps.

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 1:34am On Nov 05, 2016
TripleKMama:
Sleep!
The way I've been sleeping in d past 3 days. Is it normal? Sabi mamas pls epp a JJC momma. Sleeping and loving it grin

haha... I have been sleeping like a fool too... no be only you!

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Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Fyorgyn: 1:19am On Nov 04, 2016
My mum got her visa.


Her transcript

VO: So what takes you to America
Mum: Vacation and to help my daughter with the birth of my grandchild
VO: how long are you going for?
Mum: 6weeks
VO (looked up from his computer for the first time): why only 6weeks
Mum: I have a husband, an aged mother and other grandchildren here that I have to come back to
VO: congratulations...please pick up your visa bla bla bla

Shikena...
No questions about me or DH...
As usual, nothing checked. All the drilling I did for the woman them no ask her (I did mock interview for her like three times... as if na she wan do missionary journey. She knew drs name, hospital name, address everything.hahaha).. she was now yabbing me... I kuku told her that its better to be over prepared than be underprepared

Thanks, happytbaby for the comprehensive write up you did for biollar... it was really helpful. Thanks, isysleek for answering my query about what address to use for her.

Thanks to the good old search button cheesy

EDIT
I put myself as her sponsor but did not give her my bank account statement. She went with my employment letter, payslips, datapage of passport and visa- none of which was checked.

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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Fyorgyn: 9:57pm On Nov 02, 2016
SexySan:

He was married and divorced...When love finds you and some past are beyond your control. Thanks.

Phew!

That there is the major complication plus the previous misrepresentation... I'm sure you see that now...

Wish u guys all the best
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by Fyorgyn: 7:03pm On Nov 02, 2016
SexySan:
Hi VO,
Wondering if he was denied cos I haven't done a Change of name or because of the last yrs false statement (he wasn't asked any question about it again).

Kindly let me know ur thoughts.

Hi... sorry about your husband's refusal.

For what it's worth I do not think it is because you haven't done a change of name. I have still not changed my name but I had a conference to attend in America when we newly got married, went with my husband for the interview and we were both given.

Now, from your story... I think the VO sees your husband as a potential illegal immigrant and I'd tell u why

1. He's been refused two years in a row and with misleading information
2. He got married one month ago to someone with great travel history- now given his previous refusals you won't blame the VOs if they wrongly assume that it may be a sham marriage A ploy (known or unknown to you) to get him to the US
Maybe if you had mentioned the pregnancy then they would have considered?
3. Was he married before?or did he fill he was married in his previous applications? This may have further complicated matters for him.

My advice is let him try again... this time writing the truth in the space provided for refusals on the DS 160.

I know it can be very frustrating
Wish you all the best.

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