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Hello house,
Please I would like to apply for a Canadian visa for next may. I would like to visit and possibly use it for child birth later. I’m worried and confused Cos of the rate of rejections people are reporting nowadays

I would like to state that I went to Canada in 2011 and stayed for 10 days. I never renewed since then. I also also collected US visa(2years each) about 5times. Uk visa about 5times too. All my visas are currently expired.
I would like to know if
1) can I apply now even though I don’t know anyone in Canada to invite me and I just want to state I’m going on holiday next year April /May 2021
2) what are my chances please?
3) I will be sponsoring myself, I’m married. However, how much will need to be in the account on the average for better chances.
4) what is the average processing time? I saw 8 months somewhere... Do you really think It can take 8months?

Good day, please I’m trying to get a Canadian tourist visa online. I don’t know any one in Canada, what are my chances without a letter of invite even though I have good travel history to US and UK. Can I just say I’m going on Christmas holiday ? Also can I apply now online? What are my chances of getting a visa considering COVID-19. Thanks

Good day, please I’m trying to get a Canadian tourist visa online. I don’t know any one in Canada, what are my chances without a letter of invite even though I have good travel history to US and UK. Can I just say I’m going on Christmas holiday ? Also can I apply now online? What are my chances of getting a visa considering COVID-19. Thanks

Hello,please if one is planning to Give birth in January please can one apply for a tourist visa Online to Canada during this time ? are they taking applications? What are the chances? I know their airspace is open but Nigerian airspace isn’t open, is it advisable?

Good morning ,
Please how long does it now take to pick up your visa after it has been granted at the interview in lagos ? It used to be 2-3 working days to go pick it up at the designated pick up center you put in. Please how long now ?

Hello everyone, been reading up on this post for a while. I am a mum who had her baby in the US 3years ago. I have since renewed my us visa and travelled a couple of times. However I intend to start Planning a second child in a few months. I intend to get a Canadian visa with all this buhaha going on in US. I had a Canadian visa once in 2011 and I never renewed. Now I want to plan way ahead. Will starting my visa application now make sense since I’m planning next year for birthing by God’s Grace. I heard Canadian visa can take between 4weeks to 7months.
Since I’m not pregnant yet, I was hoping to apply now for holidays. Get my visa, go on holidays and come back and keep the visa for birthing.
How many years do they generally give on Canadian visas now ?

Sunshine1980:
I can see people are still misrepresenting this issue. The issue is straight forward. People should read the actual policy document and not the false intepretations that are tailored to what ever intended purposes.

The B2 visa is generally used for tourism, pleasure and medical treatment. What the new policy says is that having a baby in the USA will no longer be classified as use of the Visa for pleasure purposes. Having baby in the USA will now be classified as use of visa for medical treatment and the consular officer will evaluate the applicant as required. You cannot just show up and say I wish to have my baby in the US as before. Now you need a strong medical reason for going to the US to have your baby and also evidence you can pay for the medical services. All these are with respect to your visa interview with consular officer and not the POE.

The rule also does not affect the POE CBP officers in any way. Please read excerpt from the federal register below for reference.

'SUMMARY: The Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (“Department”), is
amending its regulation governing the issuance of visas in the “B” nonimmigrant
classification for temporary visitors for pleasure. This rule establishes that travel to the
United States with the primary purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship for a child by giving
birth in the United States is an impermissible basis for the issuance of a B nonimmigrant
visa. Consequently, a consular officer shall deny a B nonimmigrant visa to an alien who
he or she has reason to believe intends to travel for this primary purpose. The Department
does not believe that visiting the United States for the primary purpose of obtaining U.S.
citizenship for a child, by giving birth in the United States – an activity commonly
referred to as “birth tourism”–is a legitimate activity for pleasure or of a recreational
nature, for purposes of consular officers adjudicating applications for B nonimmigrant
visas. The final rule addresses concerns about the attendant risks of this activity to
national security and law enforcement, including criminal activity associated with the
birth tourism industry, as reflected in federal prosecutions of individuals and entities
involved in that industry. The final rule also codifies a requirement that B nonimmigrant
visa applicants who seek medical treatment in the United States must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the consular officer, their arrangements for such treatment and establish
their ability to pay all costs associated with such treatment. The rule establishes a
rebuttable presumption that a B nonimmigrant visa applicant who a consular officer has
reason to believe will give birth during her stay in the United States is traveling for the
primary purpose of obtaining U.S. citizenship for the child.
DATES: This rule is effective on [insert date of publication in Federal Register].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Megan Herndon, Deputy Director for
Legal Affairs, Office of Visa Services, Bureau of Consular Affairs, Department of State,
600 19th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 485-7586.


SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. What changes to 22 CFR 41.31 does this rule make?
This rule makes certain changes to the Department’s regulation on B
nonimmigrant visas, but does not change Department of Homeland Security regulations
regarding the admissibility of aliens, including Visa Waiver Program travelers, or
otherwise modify the standards enforced by officials of the Department of Homeland
Security. The Department is revising the definition of “pleasure” and subdividing 22
CFR 41.31(b)(2) into three paragraph levels. The Department is retaining its existing,
and longstanding, general rule that pleasure, as referred to in Immigration and Nationality
Act (INA) section 101(a)(15)(B), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(B), for purposes of visa issuance,
refers to legitimate activities of a recreational character, including tourism, amusement,
visits with friends or relatives, rest, medical treatment, and activities of a fraternal, social,
or services nature. The Department is also adding a provision that provides, for purposes
of visa issuance, that the term pleasure, as used in INA 101(a)(15)(B), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(B), does not include travel for the primary purpose of obtaining United States citizenship for a child by giving birth in the United States. The Department is renumbering this provision as paragraph (i).


The Department is adding a provision that provides that a nonimmigrant B visa
applicant seeking medical treatment in the United States shall be denied a visa under INA
section 214(b), 8 U.S.C. 1184, if unable to establish, to the satisfaction of a consular
officer, a legitimate reason why he or she wishes to travel to the United States for
medical treatment, and that a medical practitioner or facility in the United States has
agreed to provide treatment. Additionally, the applicant must provide the projected
duration and cost of treatment and any incidental expenses. The applicant must also
establish to the satisfaction of the consular officer that he or she has the means and intent
to pay for the medical treatment and all incidental expenses, including transportation and
living expenses, either independently or with the pre-arranged assistance of others. If an
applicant’s responses to this line of questions are not credible, that may give consular
officers reason to question whether the applicant qualifies for a visa in the B
nonimmigrant classification, and could lead to additional questions as to whether the
applicant intends to timely depart the United States, or intends to engage in other
impermissible activity. The Department is renumbering this provision as paragraph (ii). '

Yeah now the question is if I get a B1/B2 visa today and next year I get pregnant and go to the US, then at the POE I say , “ my purpose of entering the US is to birth” does the officer have the right to turn me back ? Since I didn’t get a the visa for birthing in the first place

Stephenmoka4:
There are other visa category that last at least a year, however the denial rate is the problem. You may apply for visit visa with your partner (six months is the visa duration and must be without child inside you) if you are granted the visa, you can extend it to six months(extension might be a little bit rough as you are to show reason for extension, you should be pregnant by this time) which total one year. However this would be a very expensive method as the living cost for a year in US is relatively high.

You are right. It’s better to just stay away and do the right thing. Thanks

UhnNah:
You ladies should avoid revealing your next moves on public forums! I’ve seen a lady here from reuters news asking to interview people! If she knows about this forum! Be assured the ‘Feds’ are watching as well to know what next you guys are up to!

So true. Deleted!!!!

[quote author=Ttosyn12 post=86062237]My interview is next month... Please, is it possible to change my

[quote author=Stephenmoka4 post=86062526]If you or your spouse is a US citizen or permanent resident you can give birth in US soil and that's fine.

[quote author=Omachichi post=86060249]So does of us that have a visa should do what now? Me I don’t have money to waste..I’m just confused ���[/

MrKM:
Don't be surprised, with the way things are evolving, they may even start carrying out pregnancy tests on every adult female b1b2 visa holder at their port of entry. Anything fit happen. Never say never

They are not allowed to do that. According to New York Times. Lol

Hi VO
Is the dropbox( visa interview waiver program) still on in Nigeria?
My visa ( which I got via dropbox 2years ago) is expiring next month and I want to know if I can renew via Dropbox.
I am eligible for the Dropbox but I want to know if Dropbox is still on in Nigeria ( I know at some point it was cancelled.. not sure)

Hello everyone, I read a few pages back on this thread and in December someone said travellex is on hold for now. What's the latest development on travellex now?

Hello everyone,
It's been a while. Alaskan mum here!!! Just passing by and saying hello......
May God grant safe delivery to all the expectant mums...for those with LOs may God guide them for us.... And for those who are still looking for divine favor from the Lord, you will give your testimony very soon..... Much love

Please how can one get visa on arrival in Nigeria. Now that ETC being issued to minors has been stopped. Urgent response needed please!!!!!!!!

ajiedeko:
@Kemo88,

It's very true o. Heard same today. You have to get a visa or passport instead. This visa on arrival might not be a bad idea.

Please what does visa on arrival entail? I don't mind. How do I process it ?

Hi everyone,
Please what's this news about Nigerian embassy not giving ETC to minors anymore? I'm freaking out cos my travel date is soon. Please is this true?
P.s: I don't know if this issue has been addressed here already. My apologies

leleti:
Hi everyone.please has anyone heard from Kemo88 our pioneer Alaskan mum? Kemi......just checking on you.hope you are good.Everyone in OD has been asking of you (sure you know who this is now).Take care

Awwww, my pretty Oga, thank you so much for checking on me ma lol.

I am well, i put to bed earlier this week, God was so merciful, He stood by me all through. I only burst a vessel in my eye while trying to push the baby out lol, my eye is ok though.

All documents have been turned in for blue pali and ETC, waiting for them to return...Just resting till its time to return home.

ifunanya84:
Please who has heard from ucystan. It's been such a while. I pray for her safe delivery. Amen

Yes o, where is she?

firsttymum:
OMG did someone add sugar in my popcorn? Kikikikikikikikiki

Firstty, abeg na I just dey wake, you wan make person laugh piss for body ni?

firsttymum:
Kikikikikikikikiki Kikikikikikikikiki
360 days Oh wow... I comot cap for her o.

I remember when I got preggers 3 months postpartum my mil saw me crying and depressed and d first question she asked is if I was raped? She said I did it with my Koro Koro eyes... someone even asked me or rather said in shock and kinda mocking me too "so you've started doing... You can't even wait to heal" Dr's gave 6 weeks of vjayjay rest. I dinor have a tear... See me see kwanter... I and hubby are young and vibrant see wahala.


At least birth year will b 2015 and 2017
I'm just finding ways to encourage myself... It's not easy dealing with being pregnant with an infant. my baby yaf not clock 8 months o. But I wasn't raped I did it with my clear eyes.. Even though our method failed us.


on a serious note
Withdrawal method fails o... If u are not ready especially those of you with twins gaan do family planning...

Lol it kinda works, it's just that some peoples body can be extremely fertile right after delivery (1st six months) plus your hormones aren't stable yet, your cycle isn't stable either. Lol my dear just tell people it's the kind of spacing you want between your children.

firsttymum:
Same here the only person that knows is my mum. U gave birth august... I gave birth November..
Edd is jan/Feb.

To think I got pregnant early this year when my baby was just 3 months ... My kids wld have been exactly one year apart.

I have to keep this one o! Before God gets angry with me...
At least this one better small.. Chai no b small shame o... In my own case I'm a medical doctor.

I know my dad will say " u just wanna fill every where with children... Are u a chicken?" Chai

In all honesty, I know it's a blessing but every time I think of the possibility of this happening fear grips my heart so much I start having palpitations. Just the thought that one can get pregnant almost immediately. I had a colleague who got pregnant like 4months after her 2nd baby, she wept for 2weeks.
It can be scary especially if you are doing a program where being pregnant may set you back a couple of years.

firsttymum:
Wtf
U?.
U come and ask questions... People come and answer u. U disappear and come and ask again... And u do it over and over again. Did u plant a secretary here...? Wtf.
Where d ef did u keep ur manners?
At least courtesy demands u say a simple thank you considering the fact that u cld as well be ignored.

Asin ehn? Some people can just be annoying beyond measure.... Absolutely rude!

justwise:
Sorry i have to edit your post considering rule No2 and i don't want to be accused of favoritism.

That said, i agreed with your point and it becoming a problem here as many people feel this sense of entitlement once they log in here.

Thanks lol. I was raging when I wrote it... Thank God you edited it lol

omoba88:
Hi once again, since we didn't declare she was pregnant during our interview can she travel alone now for the vacation then come back before i join her on the baby birth trip around october provided the letter of change of intent comes with a favorable response? Also i need to ask her chances at the POE considering her baby bump should be around 22weeks at the time I want her to go for the vacation//// I'll appreciate your advices.

1st of, I can't really say I blame you for your decision not to declare, I was ignorant once ... I did a drop box renewal(not b2) before I got pregnant but somewhere in my heart I knew I would use it for child birth along the way. The mistake has been made and that's fine.
It's a good idea to travel for vacation I did so around 19weeks. My pregnancy wasn't showing... She can use the period of the vacation to go to the hospital she intends to birth in, choose a doctor, go for appointments, get necessary documents and even make payments.
After this, when she intends to go on the final leg of the missionary journey , she can then do a notification of intent rather than a change of intent.
Just my 2cents...
Good luck

justwise:
Your next question here will not be visible for long.

Lmao. Thanks just wise, some people are just darn mean!! Someone who's not obliged to answer you does so anyway and all you do is be so mean with your rude comments ... Not nice at all luckyman23.

firsttymum:
Kemo88

Now I remember you darling... As soon as u mentioned Alaska it just clicked.
How are you? Wish you a safe delivery dear

Sweetie, I'm very well thanks for asking, how are you as well? .... Thank you so much for the kind wishes

TripleKMama:
Ayam officially lost
Abeg make una no dey vex pregnant mommas. Be detailed and open.
Even people dat come to post a breakdown of expenses in d name of Giving Back, dey don't mention some Things like Dr or hosp name and all d fees wen dey know dey'll be asked. Then dey'll start screaming plenty PM.
No be by force o. Na beg we dey beg

I'm not sure I understand you. But like I said, ask straight on questions and you will be answered appropriately. I see no reason to hoard information at all. In fact, I will pour out all info like a running tap cos I want no mother to have to make the trip twice like I did.
My point is, it can irk anyone if you are coming across a bit shady. You are obviously not straight forward if you tell me you saw a package and you cannot state correctly the name of the hospital or city in which you saw the package. What am I to do and how do I help?
Please correct me if I'm wrong

(No offense please)So I can understand that some people on here may be agents or they are not trying to source information for their personal use only. This is fine!! BUT the very least you can do is to be truthful when you PM someone. I got 3 Pms and I think it's the same person.. I stalked two(out of the three who PMed me) of the Users on this thread and realized it's the same person.. They are not even active on here.
Alaska is a very small place (infrastructure wise) and they are only a hand full of hospitals here..
People (indigenes) travel from small villages in Alaska to come have their babies in the major cities in Alaska.
So when you PM me saying you saw a package in Alaska for a certain amount and I ask you which hospital (in what city) and you say a hospital that doesn't exist in Alaska ( and you can't even give the name of the city) then I really don't know what to do to you or your PM lol.
First of, there's really no package in Alaska, you have to pay hospital bills separately from doctors bill, from pediatrician and from labs. Nobody will give you a package inclusive of all. I had to make a trip before this trip to find out all these. I even posted my findings (on this thread) from that initial trip...
I'm sorry if I'm not making sense right now or if I am coming across as harsh, I'm extremely hormonal at the moment.
My point is just ask me in a truthful way and I will be more than willing to help...... No need for dilly dally please. Thanks!

firsttymum:
Sweetie u were lucky.
My friend almost missed her flight cos she had to go to port health

I guess I was just lucky then. I followed the instructions on the Emirates website that said "14 days maximum"... Thank God i didn't have issues o