Hi, pls how did u pay for visa on arrival? Cos it says the name of the applicant must be on the card.

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.

Ok, thanks


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Hi, pls did u have to use the TLS site at all? What's the site meant for?

daddysgal2015:


38,437.04 naira

Please did you use a dollar card or a naira card?

shakespere:
Please has any one experienced this recently, I was making application payment for my family, I have made 5 out of 6, but the last one would not go, it kept saying insufficient funds or my card company refused the transaction even though I have over the 119 usd required. I paid in another 100 usd, and it is still same. Any idea what I can do? I have concluded application for everyone except my last daughter

Hi everyone, i filled the application form for a UK visit visa for my mum for 2 years. Pls how do i pay? I tried using my naira mastercard bug it was declined. Please how else can i pay? Thanks

Hi everyone, i really appreciate the work you all are doinf on this forum. Please i'm a bit confused about the whole notarisation thing. Please can someone kindly breakdown what it's meant for. My husbabnd will be in the US when my child arrives. So do i need this notarisation for my baby's documents? What's the easiest way to get birth certificate and US passport in Texas. And how do i go about getting a SSN? Thanks everyone

Thanks for the info

justwise:


You don't need to renew your passport and you can apply for 2 or 5yrs visa with your current passport

So does that mean i'll have to wait till next year before i can renew my visa?

Brightingsus:


Would advise you to renew your passport first

Hi everyone, pls my passport will expire next year May. Can i still apply for a 2yr or 5yr visa with the passport? what happens if they eventually give me. Thanks

Hi people, pls is cheapflights.com reliable. Been trying to book a flight for June to Dallas and all the prices are exorbitant. Someone pls suggest and airline or agent

Hi, please do u mind sharing ur transcript. Thanks a lot

Derinoye:
Hello house I went for m1y interview today with hubby we were lucky to get an emergency date for us and our visa was granted all glory to God.
Please Elpaso mum, will be travelling nxth week let's connect please cause I need someone to share accommodation with my mail is fagsey@yahoo.com. any cheap flight to Elpaso please help me here o. Thanks

Please can i also see what your budget sheet looks like? I have an interview in 2 weeks. Thanks a lot

cutieb:
I can help u by sending you my budget sheet which was what I used for my interview at the embassy.
I intend using Houston Northwest Hosp. Dr. Xydas.

Thanks a lot dear

iphiechuks:
sup dear, the one I used in 2015 had d maximum time an international pregy Momma is accepted at d hospitals, d test they accept and their price quote.

Though details were written by d doc on d body of d email while the quote was sent as an attachment.

they all make up d correspondence.

My renewal was via drop box so i just contacted d hospital dat I used to send me their bill dat I intend to use at Poe.

Ok, thanks a lot

Vlesparza:


All supporting documentation has to be provided by the applicant in person on the day of the interview. They do not accept emails from third parties on behalf of anybody.

Thanks a lot for ur answer. One more thing...Pls does this correspondence include any other thing apart from the price quotations from the doctor? Cos that's all he sent to me.

iphiechuks:
You only show the correspondences to the VO at the embassy. U dont need to involve them in your email exchange.

Someone can as well help you with accommodation, though I will be heading to Dallas but have a family there to stay with.

Pls does my doctor have to copy the email he sent to me to the US embassy? And please can anyone suggest an affordable accomodation in dallas for me. I've gone through the thread and i couldnt find any. Thanks

Ok, thanks. Just that i heard that the Abuja consulars can be very impatient

getostar:


ur record is everywhere, so the outcome wouldn't change regardless.

Hi everyone, please does anyone know if going to Lagos for my next visa interview will hamper my chances? I was denied in Abuja in Decemeber and i also live in Abuja. I want to know if it'll be suspicious that i came from Abuja to Lagos. Thanks

Hi everyone, please does anyone know if going to Lagos for my next visa interview will hamper my chances? I was denied in Abuja in Decemeber and i also live in Abuja. I want to know if it'll be suspicious that i came from Abuja to Lagos. Thanks

Mrsc22:
Hello Mamas and Papas. So i hv my visa today. First timer:
Vo after greeting) where are you going to?
DH: houston
Vo: why?
DH: to have our baby
Vo: oh congrats. What do u do
DH: xxxx
Me: xxxx
Vo: have u traveled before
Us: yes. We name countries
Vo: (facing me) what did u do in d UK
Me: bla bla
Vo: how much do you have for this trip
DH: 10,000
Vo: thats a bit low. Health care can b expensive so please do proper research. You both have a great job so am sure u are coming back. Congrats (hands white paper).
No documents searched, to think i was scared b4 but i always armed myself with details from here sha so i was a bit confident. Help me thank God o. DH and i r entrepreneurs
So I will be travelling to Houston later this March.

Now to flight booking... please which airline is cool and POE?

Pls was your interview in Abuja or Lagos?

Hi people, i've checked through the thread and i havent been able to see any contact for a Dallas doctor and hospital. Please can someone help me with one. Thanks a lot

tytmed:


32-34 or 32-36. i dont even mind doing 34 or 35 but 36 is too early.

I'm sure once ur pregnancy gets to 36weeks, then it's 9months

chibertha:
For me what ever is written in black and white is what I will use. So print it and carry along.

8 months is actually between 32 and 34 weeks and not 36weeks

Sophiamax16:
I was denied in Abj wit Dh. We went a month later to Lagos and we were given

Please were u asked ur reason for leaving Abuja and going to Lagos?

Hi nairalanders, please what's ur opinion about being denied a visa in abuja and going to Lagos for the next interview? Please help a sister

Babatwi:

It not a must except your US Dr request for it. I guess the content should be a detailed history of your pregnancy and all the text you've done

Thanks a lot dear

Hi everyone, must i get a letter from my doctor here in other to initiate a correspndence with a doctor in the US? And please what does my doctor need to write in the letter?

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Thanks a lot...i really appreciate

Hi people, please can someone help me with what is included in a budget sheet and what it looks like. Thanks a lot.

Hi everyone, pls can someone help me with what a budget sheet looks like and what is included in it. Thanks a lot

Hi everyone, i went for an interview early this year for a B1/B2 visa for a vacation with my husband. Vacation was supposed to be during Easter this year. I was denied based on not having strong ties home. After the interview, i realized i was pregnant 1 week later. I wasnt asked if i was pregnant during thr interview, but i was asked if i'll be taking medical treatment. My answer was 'probably in the future but not on this trip'. Now i'll like to reapply again for childbirth. Pls how soon do u think i should reapply and what do i do to make them realize i didnt know i was pregnant during the 1st interview? This is my 1st pregnancy. Thanks a lot