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ladeonas:
please what airline did you use and how was the POE?

Haven't travelled yet, leaving January with Turkish airline

[quote author=oyibo4real post=62170284][/quote]I followed you and tried the pm again, 38 nights is that how long you are staying I really don't want to stay long but the dr's office said I ve to there at 35weeks so my stay is 8 weeks abt 57 nights, I really wanted to leave at 36 weeks, the accommodation I was referred to is $1,400 per month shared kitchen and living area but private room and bathroom.

oyibo4real:
@Julzz I've been trying to reply your mail, but it keeps bouncing back. Kindly follow me before sending mail or ask your question here.

Thank you.

Hi ,please the airbnb accommodation you are settling for what is the cost, I'm a feb LA mum too still putting plans in place.

Petdaughter:
Pls are there any LA or California moms for Feb/March let me know. Thank you

LA feb mum here

Dear vo, I just answered questions that qualified me for Dropbox and I've printed the Dropbox letter, but the letter didn't indicate when I should submit to dhl, does it mean I can walk in there and submit anytime?

debby516:
Hello, pls can I pm you on this?

Ok

Harisbabe:
Yeah, they are ok. Flew them from lagos to jfk and from houston to lagos. Had 21hrs lay over @ instanbul, there was hotel accomodation but u get turkish visa for b4 u can get hotel. Hotel was gud. Complementary breakfast. Crew from instanbul to usa and back were friendlier dan from instanbul to naigeria nd back. Over all they r gud. 23kg*2 bags. Infant has one 23kg bag

Please how far gone were you when you flew with Turkish airline

veegurl:
When are you coming to LA? I'm coming in nxt week we could share accomodation. I called him too but his price is on the high side.

End of dec/ early Jan

fasttrack:
Hi, pls how do we go about visa on arrival? Do we pay for the visa in MMA once we land

I haven't used visa on arrival before, but the procedure here is you send a mail to nigera immigration with attachment of baby's passport and yours(I don't know the format of the mail) then you'll get confirmation from them you'll print and take with you on departure, then you pay the $190 as you arrive Nigeria.

Pompoms:
El Paso moms, please, how much did your baby's documents/getting the blue passport cost in all?

Birth certificate $23
Passport $165
Nig visa I think abt $360/380 (can't remember exactly)
But people use visa on arrival now that cost $190
Ticket depends on airline

owoola:
I think you should check their website.

There website says till the last days of 35 weeks, confused how to interprete that.

Please those that flew Turkish air do they accept at 35ks 3days?

February 2018 L.A bound mums Biko let's rub mind

Chijiuche:
Yes, is safer to it it before ds 160 because of the delay in response..... Just log into your appointment booking profile and request for the change. Click on Provide information and send an email, then include those attachments

Thank you

Chijiuche:
Yes she can use drop box for B2/Medical.... I have always had B1/B2 but just renewed via dropbox for B2/Medical... After filling B2/medical and filling Ds form, when you are about to schedule for interview, all they will ask you is B1/B2 related questions for you to qualify for drawbox.

Also before she can schedule the appointment on her profile, she needs to write to US service desk attaching her old passport, new passport and Marriage certificate requesting they update her profile to the new surname and also update the new passport number ( their response takes time though). It is only on that premise she can proceed to schedule appointment and be qualify for drop box.

If she wants to travel with the new passport but the visa is on her old passport that is having her old name, she should go with Marriage certificate and show them at the point of entry

Hi thank you for this information, can I request this update on change of name in my passport on my profile before filling the ds160

Elpaso bound feb 018 mum loading

tugrow:
what are you looking at importing

Party supplies, kids character theme balloons,plate,cups,stationary,banner,table cover,hat, then bridal shower and baby shower stuffs too

Hi guys, I'm really interested in importing party supplies, I've tried contacting sellers on alibaba but the take for ever to reply and their minimum order quality is also much for me for one item, please can anyone suggest any other affordable and reliable site to try and also a reliable shipper,thanks

Enyinne:
Pls Biko ,before talking get ur facts right and read up before u comment . I bought my ticket with my miles thru Qatar office vi and not thru agent . But d agent keep saying this thing about Qatar not flying to USA as they hv been banned from entry with few other airlines . I hv enquired from Qatar they denied of such rumor going around ..hence my decision to find out from real people if what d agent is saying is true or not .

I think what I read about Qatar and some other airlines (etihad,turkish,Emirates,Egypt,royal air maroc) is "tablets, laptop and co being banned from the cabin for there flights going to US"

Swisstk:
Someone kindly help out please.


How does one go about tax returns on items bought?

Is tax returns only done in the airport before departure or can it be done before heading to the airport?

How soon can one process it?

Thank you.

Not only at the airport cos I didn't do mine there,I think you should ask them at the mall or store where you can get back your tax ."lemme copy my post down here"


You'll need your passport, return ticket and receipts,I think you should ask around where you can get your tax back, I had my baby in elpaso,so I did mine in the outlet shoppes mall they have a stand by the food court, in Cielo Vista mall you can find them inside Macy, there is also an office beside Burlington on Yarborough there too .

muyiwaojo1:
Hello everyone, please my 26 weeks pregnant sister and her hubby are going to Colorado, I booked an Etihad flight to New York (for POE) and another connecting flight to Colorado. I hope they won't encounter any problems. She's actually going for a medical test and they intend staying for just 2weeks.my fear now is that won't they be questioned at the PO for coming via new york and won't they think they are coming for child Birth? We are all scared ooo. Lol. Pls advice......

I don't think there's anything wrong with the POE so far they have there connecting flight booking but it's in abu dhabi they''ll meet cbp(so I've read here), so if they are cleared there then no issues in NY

sexymj:
Please how can i get tax back?

You'll need your passport, return ticket and receipts,I think you should ask around where you can get your tax back, I had my baby in elpaso,so I did mine in the outlet shoppes mall they have a stand by the food court, in Cielo Vista mall you can find them inside Macy, there is also an office beside Burlington on Yarborough there too .

debby516:
So I made some notes before i travelled, more of tips. I hope the new mama's find them useful.

1. Delete all implicating emails/bbm/whatsaapp chats/texts from your phone before boarding cos of POE, including contacts saved with Nairaland (NL)
2.Fly before 36 weeks (i.e. 35 weeks + 1 day = 36 weeks). Pls note i went with Emirates.
3. Get Fit to fly from Doctor signed 2 days to trip and also signed copy of the medif form downloaded from Emirates website. Make 4 copies and keep the original signed forms. Always present the duplicate
4. Weigh your luggage before you leave the house.
5. For return journey, carry your change of clothes and basic needs in your hand luggage because of the layover in Dubai. You wont have access to your luggage until you get to Lagos.
6. For hospital bag, just take yours and baby's change of clothes to return home, charger, earpiece and few toiletries, every other thing will be given to you in the hospital.
7. Take a mid-size box to the hosp to be able to pack all the gifts and takeaways you will get in the hosp.
8. For food stuffs, pack each item in a ziploc bag and clearly mark them.
9. Freeze your palmoil, locust beans and pap and put them in a cooler bag before putting it in your check-in luggage.
10. Some basic things you can buy from Nigeria that will save you cost - blueseal vaseline, cottonwool, methylated spirit etc. these things are less than $1 here and not entirely different from what you will buy for $5 or more in the US.
11. Limited purchase of newborn and 0-3 mths clothes, more of 3- 6mths, 6-9mths and so on.
12. Ask for coupons when you buy stuffs in store or even online. Look out for sales/deals.
13. If you want to bring diapers/wipes from the US, take along a thick ghana must go bag (biggest size) to carry them. the bag has no weight and can carry more unlike a box.
14. Have all documents in your carry-on bag for POE.
15. When going out within the US, always have 1 or 2 bottles of water in your bag, cheaper than buying for about a $1 wen u go out. A pack of 24 bottle is $2.5.
16. Discharge the uber driver when you go out and google stores that are all in the same vicinity/shopping mall to save transportation cost.
17. Do not throw away the receipts of goods purchased until you are safely in Nigeria. You cant say, you may need to return some items in the US or luggage may get missing in transit.
18. Take pics of your luggage before you check them in, you cant say when it may be needed.
19. Once baby arrives, start documentation process immediately. Correctly fill the forms in the hosp and make inquiries on timelines. Let them also know you are traveling soon.
20. Also make efforts to pay your bills within the week you put to bed so that all documentations can be concluded before you leave the US.
21. In the event that you are sent to secondary inspection, please get a book to read to wait out the time and do not panic. Dont be seen pressing your phone, keep your phone out of sight if possible and remain calm.

I hope this is helpful.

@17 you can also get your tax back on purchases from some stores with your receipts and they'll make a copy if you still need the receipt

debby516:
My beans sailed thru and wasnt seized. My husband also brought beans for me when he came. Just make sure its well dried under d sun, pick it carefully to take out d infested ones. Who knows u may be lucky.

Well when my rice was seized that was what I was told that goes for beans too because of weevil, I guess you were lucky because I was too as my Yam and indomie made it in unlike other peeps but my husband wasn't so lucky as the indomie and Yam he was bringing was seized .

zitaspears:
Hello all ,can I carry rice ,spaghetti and beans when travelling . My POE is houston. Any body with the latest gist for houston ?

Rice and beans are not allowed and will be seized at poe because they carry weevil.

marleythomas:
Hi everyone, I'll appreciate your help. DW (FTM) is due within a few weeks and I won't be able to make it because of change of schedule at work. I learnt both parents are required to be present while the passport is being applied. What are our options? Thanks.

Notarised Consent letter/form from the US embassy after baby's is born i think

Derinoye:
Hello elpaso mums in d house, for those that use doctors parati did he refer you to anoda doctor cos dat was wat he did in my case and am a little confused cos he said he consult for oda doctors pls a need clarification from those dat have used him in d past.dnt kno weda to mention his name at my interview or d doctor he gave me pls help me out o?

Doctoresparati" is the name of the organisation and not a doctor,they'll assign a doctor to you and I doubt him "Rodolfo" takes patients. Yes, it's the doctor assigned to you you mention for interview possibly with a letter from that doctor

ANIT1:
Hello julzz. When you used doctores Para ti did you pay for extra $ 100 aside from the $150 for tha appointment

I didn't request for a letter from the doctor I think that's what the $100 is for, but I had gotten my visa before I contacted doctores Para ti, most people applying for visa prefer to get the letter to be on the safe side.

LYDIAMOND:
happy new years mamas and daddys
i will be traveling third week from Lagos to Houston.
really confused on food stuffs to travel along with
please i need your help.
will appreciate if i can get a list of food stuff allowed n those not allowed
momas pls help me out on this one as you've always done.

I went with-
Stock fish
Dry fish
Egusi
Ogbono
Crayfish
Blended dry pepper
Knorr (not chicken)
Salt
Dry sliced ukazi
Yam (some peeps mentioned there's ws seized though)
Pepper soup spices
Palm oil ( was collected at Lagos airport)
Rice ( was seized "grains are not allowed)
My indomie made it in
Curry
Pap
Sachet tomatoes "gino"
Semolina
Garri
I carried provisions but you can get there( if you love golden morn carry cos you won't get else in a Nigeria store but expensive)
These are all I can remember though

chikos:
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U are not correct. It depends on state and hospital. For my last baby. I gave birth by 2am on Tuesday and left hospital by 1 pm Wednesday and was billed for one night

I had this same reasoning that it starts to count when baby arrive from what I was told but I was wrong cos I got to the hospital at 9pm ish when contractions was serz but gave birth the next day, I was surprised when I saw bill for extra day and they said 9pm-12am was one day "I was mad" bill of 1k + for just 3 hrs later paid $500 after plenty talk. So please first time mama's always ask oh don't assume!!!

JADESOLA15:
OK. We have been there, and it turned out bad. In our own case, nothing like pregnancy during interview, pregnancy came 4months after visa was issued. We couldn't travel for vacation due to father inlaw's sickness (later died) and burial.
We decided to give birth in Yankee, tried to process visa for mama, na dia katakata happen. Told mama to say na childbirth she wants follow go do. Naso VO said we lied during interview. To cut long story short they called all of us for interview and guess what after few discussion visas were cancelled.

Be guided, let her use the Visa for the actual purpose first.

Oh wow! im sorry about that, thanks for your response.