₦airaland Forum

wholesomegrace:
Sure ma

vcole:
if you find an airbnb in toronto that is affordable and private (as in not a shared living area since you have a baby) then that would work otherwise from what I have read I think you should be able to commute to toronto from Mississauga quite easily. When you land you can search for child care providers that allow drop ins and settle on one you are comfortable with...that way when you have an interview you can drop ur baby off for a couple of hours. I dunno much about job search in toronto but i believe if you read a couple of pages backward you would find relevant information on these. Also search for blackbuddy and read his posts

kazchick:
Hello My peoples,
Please which province would be great for product managers in digital banking / fintech? what are the career options there? Any training to be done? I have an open mind though.

Nogen:
Hello Beautiful Nairaland Family!
We finally moved into our new apartment yesterday. My Angel and his wife ensured we enjoyed our first night here. First, he came with his car on the 31st and picked our 10 suitcases to the apartment. Then, on the 1st, he came for us and conveyed us to the house .

As shops were closed, we couldn't buy some basic things like Duvet. While my husband and I were unpacking, I quickly made 'Nsala' soup, that's white soup with dry fish and also made some eba. Kai!, I didn't know my children have missed swallow like this o. We all dived into the food and by force, all the running nose and cold vanished.

The caretaker stopped by. He left so many things for free for us; plates, drinking glasses, wine glasses, champagne glasses, tea cups, forks, a cooking pot, a frying pot, and some food . I was like, no , that's too much. He said, you guys need them to settle in comfortably , later you can begin to buy yours. But for now, it's a gift from me to you guys .

Then, we bought the fridge, cooker, washing machine and dryer as well as TV from him at a great price. He used to stay in the apartment.

Few hours later, my Angel came with a big sack of duvet, bedspreads, blankets, pillow cases from his wife to us. The wife made a pot of white rice, chicken stew and a plate of fried plantain. Then added a chilled bottle of wine and a packet of juice for the children. I was like woooow! They said, we know you guys can easily buy these stuffs but today, shops are closed till 2nd or even 3rd. We can't be here and watch you suffer in this cold without basic things of life! Before I forget, he also gave us a small heater to use in the bedroom because according to them, it will take a while for the apartment to heat up as we would like considering we are coming from a tropical region. So, a small heater in the room would be handy.

Walahi, if that guy didn't bring that heater along, I am 101 % sure, we would have run back to the hotel because aside the bedroom we slept in, other rooms are freezing cold.

He then asked us to prepare our list so he would take us to where we would buy them since his wife is busy with the kids. He would be available to do that today and tomorrow before my classes start on the 4th.

When he left, I started crying. My husband said something to me. It is always good to also give because we never know when we will be given back in return. 2 weeks before we left, I started giving out all the things my children used, from cars seats , clothes, walkers, swings, toys, cribs to total strangers I met on social media because I advertised for people who needed any of those items to contact me. My husband was even asking me then why give out all, why couldn't I sell some of them. I said No. My spirit has asked me to give them out to people who would need them. I wasn't selling. At that point, we needed money to tidy up one or two things . I had no doubt in my mind that those items should be given out free.

So, that's my update! God bless us in all our endeavors!

maternal:
A lot of the fears newcomers have has no merits. That 6-9 month child will be treated as gold. The gov't will value that child more than anything. Your pikin is a future tax payer, his/her success is vital to Canada's future. Whatever you need, you'll get. That child will not lack anything. Don't have money for daycare ? The gov't will cover it. Healthcare covered, etc. Whatever you need. Canada invests in people, because they know they'll get that investment back 10 folds when the child is a future tax payer. Millions are spent on bridging programs for this exact reason. Come to Canada with the whole family, you will be fine. I'm not saying it won't be easy, but you won't be poor/Hungary living under the bridge. Congo and others have said the same thing. Newcomers shouldn't have any worry. A child lacking anything would be a disgrace to the federal government. People don't accept such here.

XX01:
How about stabilizing, getting a job and then getting your kid to join?

czaratwork:
The way to make it easier for yourself is to make sure you dont drive. join the train/bus. The public transport system is so good that you dont need to drive.

Supernaturalone:
Medview will carry up to 32 weeks. Air Peace, up to 28 weeks.

Arik nko

Bellsmum:
I have been a silent reader here and I have learnt a lot on this thread. I went for my interview on the 26th of October with DH and my 3 year old daughter. We were refused. Transcript:
Vo: why do you want to go to America?
Me:childbirth and vacation
Vo:what do you do?
Me:I work as xxxxxx
Vo: to my husband what do you do?
DH: I work as xzxxz
Vo: Do you have your Dr's correspondence
Me: yes hand it over
Vo: can i see your statement of account
Me: hand it over
He goes through I said why don't you want to leave your daughter behind
Me: I don't trust anyone to look after her the way I will cos I will be gone for 3 months and I haven't left her for that Long before.
Then the Vo goes through my passport and asks you have been to the UK a couple Times
Me: yes I have
Vo:what was your duration of stay?
Me:3 weeks, 6 weeks, 8 weeks
Vo: you must have a relative there
Me:my aunt
Vo: Do you know anyone in the U.S.
Me:No
Vo:so why not go to the UK since u have been the and the healthcare system is as good as the Us?
The UK is closer and it's cheaper and you have a relative there
Me: it's not cheaper besides I can afford the bills in the US
Types endlessly and hands over the blue refusal paper

I applied for an emergency appointment and it was approved same day.
Interview 6:30am this morning I applied alone
Vo:good morning with smiles
Me: good morning
VO: why are you going to America
Me: childbirth
Vo: what hospital?
Me: HNWMC
Vo: Dr's name
Me: Dr Nicholas xydas
Vo:what do you do
Me: I.work.as xcccc
VO: how much do you earn
Me:bleep
Vo: what does your husband do
Me:works at xxxxcc
Vo: how much does he earn?
Me : bleep
Vo:how long have you been on your job
Me;5 years
Vo:Do you know anyone in the U.S.
Me;No
Vo: will your husband be joining you?
Me: yes if I get the visa and if his work permits as at that time
Vo: where will you be staying?
Me: I already booked an apartment on airbnb
Vo:I see you were interviewed recently so what has changed about your application?
Me: I applied with my family now I am applying alone to
Show ties.
Vo: I see you are a frequent traveller to the U.K. so why are you not going there for child birth
Me: I enquired about a hospital there but I am choosing to go to the U.S. because I have 2 friends who have used the hospital and they came recommended it highly I will rather go where I have had people recommend as to the hospital in the UK where I have not heard anyone's experience.
Types and hand over the blue paper.
Pls what went wrong in both interviews?
Though I have decided to stay back and have the baby here but is it a crime to have visited the UK? Cos that's where I can see the arrows pointing.

soulandbody:
Please I need an accommodation in northwest Houston from November.

mesh2003:
Once the fathers name is not on the birth certificate, you don't need a consent letter from the father to get a passport because nobody was named as her father on her birth certificate. Likewise if you have full custody of your child, you don't need consent from him. Got my daughters Nigerian passport without the fathers consent cos I have full custody of her.

Supernaturalone:
In addition to this, If you are working, I would advise that you go with a bank statement that supports your income.

Chijiuche:
Why current account?? i have been going for Visa interviews and i have never presented current account and i have never been rejected once.

I think any bank account statement will suffice - whether current or savings

Lanifat84:
Hello @biolarh. I sent you a mail . Am planning to use houston northwest medical center as well in oct ,need some info. Kindly help a sister. Thanks

Babatwi:
I would sincerely advice you to read this thread very well and take notes as you read,all the info you need is right here. I stand corrected but the only areas i suspect you might have a problem is with your sponsor since you guys are not married,how do you convince the visa officer that he is not just anybody but your partner with whom you are having a baby. I think it would be neater if your partner can deposit the funds in piecemeal into your account over a period of time.
More experienced people should pls throw more light on this pls.

TripleKMama:
Wot of Single moms? Or someone impregnated by rape