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Don't worry Bros. Her visa will come out just in time. She'll make the trip by God's grace. Be positive & remain calm. It will end in praises

Richards08:
The painful thing is that they didn't allow her rest, they were not even concerned about her pregnancy, the stress she would have gone through on such a long flight time. It's all good, I bless God my baby is still very okay

No you can't.

PaloInternation:
Can I do a dropbox and include a family member who has not been issued a US visa before...?

The truth is, the National Population Commission is meant to register (keep a civil register) of all Nigerian citizens whether born in Nigeria or abroad. The Commission is also to register deaths and still births. The Commission derives its powers from the Constitution. The Commission's Department of Vital Registration actually carries out that function. I think further clarification on this issue can be sought from the National Population Commission.

borryworld:
she said she walked away.....

Someone also said US was stated on hers.

We all have valid concerns but no one agreed with misrepresentation.

I said NPC (not clerk sitting on one desk in one LGA office) via its regulation should determine its possibility.

Do u agree that Nigeria should have record of her citizens born outside her shores? If yes, how do we go about?

The man wants to bully you. From his action, I am sure if you had given notice of resignation your salary would have been delayed. You must have worked as an Office Assistant I guess. Never mind, don't be scared. You'll be fine.

Teensway:
Yes, thank you very much Sir.

You can mail me privately

mathsfall:
Please I urgent need accomodation in Atlanta... Can anyone help?

@Customised87 please where was your renewal? Was it Abuja or Lagos?

customised87:
......... I also got my visa for vacation but couldnt travel at the time of my travel cos i battled severe morning sickness and I went on to send the change of intent letter and travelled to have my baby. I have also just renewed my visa last week via dropbox without being called for any interview. Even though i used a visa i got for the purpose of vacation to birth, I still SPOKE the TRUTH while applying.

Madam, don't consider this oh. You'll be courting wahala for yourself at the point of visa renewal. Please stay away from birth centres.

Mrsbaby:
Pls has anyone given birth in a birthing centre in this forum? Does it have disadvantages and would it affect my visa renewal? Hospitals in MD are so freaking expensive. Biko help a siater in dire need of response.

Op don't mind them. Na their money. They won't listen.

dragonking2:
MMM is dead and can never come back

Don't worry Madam, they'll get back to you. I understand your anxiety. It will end in praise.

Amiableada:
i have been checking since monday but they said they havent recieved it. i am really confused

Maybe you should check with the DHL office if your passport has been returned.

Amiableada:
please i am new here. i submitted my drop box exactly 2 weeks today and 10 working days. i havent heard anything from them i tried tracking mybpassport and it says its still with the us embassy and status is showing 'ready', dont know what that means. has anyone had this kind of issue before? though someone told me drop box is been delayed now. i had my son there and need to go for another soon but this drop box is delaying

The assertion below is NOT TRUE. Nigeria issues US citizens 2 years multiple visas. Furthermore the US embassy in Nigeria issues shorter validity visas e.g. 3 months to Nigerians depending on the reason for travel. Please get your facts right.

.........Nigeria currently only issues one-year multiple-entry visa to Americans, which is a non-reciprocation of the two-year visa the country issues Nigerians.......

Hi Posh404. I have replied you. Check your mail

Posh404:
ive sent you a Pm

Hi Posh404. Can you PM me.

Posh404:
Good evening all. please does anyone know of any apartment close to eastside medical center Atl where i can stay. Anyone with useful info should please help out

Hi e-family, please for those who recently did visa on arrival, how much was it and did you pay with cash or a card. Thanks

@lami88 i'd prefer a personal message please. thanks a lot

lami88:
Go ahead mam. Or you would prefer a personal message?

Hi Lami88, I'd like to ask you a few questions please regarding your renewal.

lami88:
Thanks so much mimibe just tracked it now and saw passport ready for pickup.

No prior appointment is required for Abuja. Just stroll in & you will be attended to at the Citizens Services section of the Embassy. Hours of service for Abuja are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m, and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. It was free when I did it April.

lobus:
For Lagos, you stroll in. I don't know about Abuja.

Hi Shamecurls. Congrats on the birth of your LO. Just a quick question. I guess your visa renewal was through dropbox. Did it go through without being called to the Embassy for an interview. Again was your renewal in Lagos or Abuja? Thanks.

[quote author=shamecurls post=50255556]DW did in 2015 and got her Zero balance, renewed Visa in 2016 and just had another one last month in Philly...........

@OTAIBAYOMIOLORU which hospital & DR are you using? what part of Atlanta are you looking at.

[quote author=OTAIBAYOMIOLORU post=49759682]Hey sisters in the house am new here but I need your assistance urgently..............

Hi All,

Sorry I couldn’t post for a while. My DW & LO returned home many weeks ago. Thank God the journey went well. The breakdown of all bills paid (for CS) are:

Oakbend (Hospital fees): $3625
Dr F (Fees & Tests): $3150
NICS: $551.62
Epidural: $950 (Only got a Zero Balance Statement by email. No receipt was issued)
Brown & Associates: $208
Pediatrician Visit: $75
* DW cancelled hearing test
Baby’s ticket on Lufthansa: $444

BC came out 3 days after discharge. DW paid $23 for 1 copy

SSN Card came in the post 1 week after delivery.

I notarized the consent form at the US Embassy in Abuja & sent to DW by DHL immediately after baby was born.

US passport was expedited $165 (Same day collection as DW had booked appointment on phone)
Naija visa was processed by Tanko. It took 3 days via express mail.

We thank God for His faithfulness and loving-kindness and this is wishing everyone on this forum God’s blessings and He will definitely intervene in everyone’s situation & grant each and everyone favour in Jesus name.

@Ye2ndearisto please how much was the hearing test.


[quote author=Ye2ndearisto post=45089736]Hello All,

Here is my breakdown of all bills issued and and paid so far.

I used oak bend , dr Fagbohun ...................

Amen. Thanks Ma'am

happytbaby:
Congrats dear. May the Lord bless her.

Dear Mamas & Papas on a joyous note our dear Princess arrived a week ago at Oakbend. DW & LO are doing well. We are grateful to God for safe delivery. Wishing all expectant mums safe delivery in Jesus name.

Please who can kindly direct me to the link where to check the duration of stay upon entry into the US. Length of stay wasnt indicated by the CBP. Thanks

Good morning all. We praise God for a smooth entry. He is indeed awesome & He answers prayers. DW & I arrived Houston through JFK yesterday. POE at JFK was a breeezeee. Passport control was crowded. We did an initial self-service at the Global Entry Kiosk before joining the line. A Queue Marshall expedited us when she noticed DW was pregnant & directed us to a CBP. CBP asked purpose of trip & we said childbirth. Took our fingerprints & stamped us in. I asked would that be all & he said yes. He didnt ask for a single document. We went to agric & nothing was seized. Bags were scanned and off we went to connect our flight to Houston. Didnt spend up to 5 minutes in all. We thank God for a wonderful testimony. His name be praised. I wish our dear mums & dads-to-be testimonies of successful visa interviews, POE stories & safe delivery. Thanks to everyone who has contributed on this Forum. We shall always have reasons to celebrate in our homes in Jesus name. Amen

This was what I got from LagosNIV:

Thank you for your email.

Your B-class visa does not entitle you to entrance to the United States—it simply entitles you to arrive at a port-of-entry to the United States and apply for admission to an officer of the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unit on duty there. The Customs and Border Protection, a branch of USCIS, determines a traveler’s eligibility of entry to the U.S, you should be prepared to demonstrate to the immigration officer at the port of entry why you are seeking medical treatment and that you have logistical and financial plans for the treatment.

We recommend that you review the regulations on non-immigrant aliens entering the United States for purposes of childbirth at https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/882/~/visit-the-u.s.-while-pregnant-and-the-risks-involved and plan accordingly. Please you should not stay in the U.S. longer than you are permitted by Customs and Border Protection at the port of entry. The Department of Homeland Security at the port of entry will determine your eligibility to enter the United States on any travel.

If you choose to give birth in the U.S., we advise you to bring evidence of payment, both when you enter the U.S. on this visit, and at your future U.S. visa interviews.


Correspondence Unit (MAM)
US CONSULATE GENERAL
LAGOS, NIGERIA


[quote author=biollar1 post=43590111]I got the generic response.

Here:
Thank you for your inquiry.

Please note that there is no legal requirement to inform us that you are seeking to give birth in the United States or that your purpose of travel has changed. The Customs and Border Protection, a branch of USCIS, determines a traveler's eligibility of entry to the U.S, you should be prepared to demonstrate to the immigration officer at the port of entry why you are seeking medical treatment and that you have logistical and financial plans for the treatment..........

Dear @Biollar1 thanks for your suggestion. When you did what was the response from LagosNIV.

biollar1:
Send another to LagosNiv, same thing happened to me. Just do a fresh one to Lagos addy asap

All the best

Please we sent in our notification to the Embassy (Abuja) but only an auto-response was received. It didn't really address our intent. It's been more than a week since we received the auto-response. Any advice please as DW's trip is in a couple of days. Thanks.

@ifeoluwakintan Congrats on your POE. May the rest of the birthing journey be smooth for you in Jesus name. Did you get any appointment letter from Dr E. And were you able to pre-pay for Dr E's services before leaving Nigeria. Thanks.

ifeoluwakintan:
Hello dialinn, her email address is hopewomensclinic@yahoo.com

Okay. Thanks a lot.

LadyGuinivere:
IMO, the headingis just semantics. As long as you convey your situation across, you are ok. Cos looking at it, your plans changed from the ds 160 and you are notifiying them.see? Alll of them join

Thanks @happytbaby. Yes we did the dropbox renewal in 2014 when my wife wasnt pregnant. It's a B1/B2 visa.

[quote author=happytbaby post=43267459]I think 'Intention to Deliver in the US' is more appropriate. Since you did drop box, you weren't able to fully declare any intent. Just ensure you have the right visa. Just tell them you (wifey) intends to deliver in the US and were wondering if its okay to go ahead.

My thoughts...


quote author=gratefulalways post=43266260]@ LadyGuinivere and other dear Mums & Dads. My family & I renewed our visas via dropbox in 2014.....