₦airaland Forum

RedCapChief:

You are only allowed to bring your dependent child under the age of 19.

However, it is not impossible because there are people who have sponsored their cousins and relatives. Some of these methods border on illegality.

Yes, you will definitely need a court declaration.

In summary, theoretically it is not possible but people have done it.

Thanks very much. I appreciate your reply.

Hello house. God bless you all immensely for the info on this thread. Please does anyone know if it's possible to include a dependent (a cousin that stays with me, 12 yrs of age) in my application? Do I need some form of court declaration? Kindly advise. Thanks very much.

Mumtwins08:
Hi everyone ... Who has flown Lufthansa back to naija before ? Was ur babies car seat and stroller checked in for free ? Thanks

Yes. You can check them in or leave them at the airplane door to collect from same door when plane lands.

Kemo88:
Hi everyone,
My hubby and I are about to sign the consent letter for ETC/Nigerian Visa. I used my maiden name on the letter as as All my documents and passport(don't have a new passport yet) still bear my maiden name.
1) I would like to know if it's going to be an issue to the Nigerian embassy that my surname/last name isn't the same as my husband's name on the letter of consent
2) I would also like to know if using my new surname on the US birth certificate would be acceptable since all my documents still bear my maiden name. Should I just go ahead and use my maiden name on the birth certificate? Or should I use my new name? or is it ok to hyphenate my maiden name and new name (e.g: smith - Coker (maiden-new)

Please this may sound silly but I'm really confused. Thanks

Your maiden name is what is required on baby's BC. Please read the instructions on the forms wella o because na money you go pay to correct any mistake.

TheLeakyTribe:
It is my turn to share my testimony.

My LO was born yesterday 11th May 2016. Some of you would recall how my Dollars were stolen by my help before my trip. I was well prepared to follow it up and post everywhere about it but after my first doctors appointment here, the stolen money was irrelevant to me.

The doctor did a scan and said she found spots on my LO's heart that were indicative of either a hole in the heart or downs syndrome. I began to pray and believe God even though I was very shaken by the news.

Long story short, she arrived yesterday and is completely fine. She followed me straight from the OR to the postpartum recovery room. Join me praise the Lord. I'm one happy mumma.

To God alone be all the glory! Congratulations dear

CassyO:
@=merrymum please how can one get to the us embassy in Nigeria to get the notary letter signed. Do u need an appointment or u can just go there and ask for it. US embassy can be very annoying please I need your advice

Hi. No need for appointment. He just needs to print the form and take it there. He should be there on time sha and ask for American Citizens Services section. My DH didn't spend up to 30mins there sef.

Abefeokin:
Hello everyone! E ku ijo mewa o! Na the twins and my toddler never make me come share my BS(the vigilante is reaaal!) Pls To those that gave birth in Dallas pls does the notary consent have to be signed by a notary public in US or can it just be signed in Naija? It's URGENT pls
Cc MiddyO
Cc Apple19
Cc Olokings
Cc Everyone

Thanks

Your hubby should take it to be signed by the notary public at the US embassy in naija, and send it by courier to you. I even sent a mail to the passport agency to confirm this and that was their reply.

cutelass:
Guess I've rested enough. Here's my story. About 10 days before my travel date, swelling on my legs which had always been minimal increased so much. Even after raising the legs up at night, the moment my feet touches ground in th

Since baby came early, wanted to shift my date but United wants an arm and a leg just to change date...I'm chilling (mum is here with me, hubby is coming, wonderful host...no need to run home)

Wow! All I can say is: Thank You God for your infinite mercies upon your children! Congratulations cutelass.

swappylove:
Hi merrymum,
Pls when u went to the dallas passport agency did u have to show your baby's ticket to nigeria or your own

Sorry I'm just seeingt this. I showed the baby's ticket.

HouseofMabella:
Hello everyone , my baby BC is out, but d SSN is taking too long to be ready here in Maryland, pls what can I do? I was to told it will be mailed to my address, but it been 2weeks now , I need it for my baby blue passport.

You don't need it for the passport. Just put zeros in the space for SSN on the application form.

fitmaama2:
Hi Ma'am, is hearing test/pedia compulsory? Just asking pls

It's not, I found out I could have said no later on. The lady that carried out the test said if I decline the test, I would be given one paper to sign.

temyb:
@merrymum congrats on the delivery of your baby.
Am actually new here but been following posts and learning from it and it has helped me a lot. Am due first week in Augand and it's multiple&am also using Harris methodist in dallas texas but am finding it difficult to get a Dr correspondent for my visa application and it's middle next month. I have paid the hospital fee in full but I just want to ask if and how u got a Dr correspondence. Tried 2 Dr and they said they can't give until I arrive and am having a c.s cos it's an ivf thing. I wouldn't mind using ur Dr if he/she is good and ready to pay in advance too.
Regards to the baby

I didn't get doc correspondence before coming here, just the one from the hospital.

Veka:
Are there any mamas that didn't use epidural for their first? How was it like? I'm still very undecided if I want to take the Hebrew woman route. I dey fear sha.

I didn't use too and its my first. @the bolded. You have to be decided o cos I think you need to prepare your mind for it, it made it easier for me. I kinda made myself get used to the idea. I spent total of 4 hrs from entering the hospital to delivery. Active labour was maybe 40mins, wasn't really feeling much the first two hrs. I was 4cm when I went to the hospital.

temmyo:
Hello Merrymum, congrats on the birth of your baby.

Please where in Dallas did you apply for and attend the u.s visa appointment?

I used the passport agency at Commerce street downtown Dallas. But I suggest you check the website travel.us.gov for the agency closest to you (assuming you not in Dallas).

Nnystc:
@merrymum
Thank God for a great experience. Naija visa nko? Did you get that too? And how was your experience and timing? Thanks for a feedback.

No I didn't, the ETC is the the travel document I got instead of the visa.

Hi everyone. Thanks to God for a most successful 1st missionary journey.

Used Texas Health Harris Methodist DFW. Hospital was great, wonderful nurses, the attention was great. Felt like people actually cared how I felt, not the shout shout one gets from naija nurses. Lol

My fees were:
Hospital 4200 VD, doc 2300, labs/one sonogram 350, epi 1000 (I didn't use this but called them to get the price), pediatrician 145, hearing test/pedia at birth 793 (this one pain me die cos I wasn't informed I would pay for the hospital ped separately).

Got BC after one week, applied for US passport, went for the appointment with LO waited and collected same day.

That na my tori o... Leaving in a few days... Chilling and doing last min shopping....

Hello all. Pls for those who flew Lufthansa back to naija, how did u book the bassinet seat? The agent I spoke to on the phone said I have to pay $35 for each (me and mum) or wait till 24hrs to flight time. What if the seats have been booked by other people then? I no even know how to recognise which seats are the bassinet seats
Pls help....

nefertitiram:
Actually, it is post dated to the day of your trip (as it is on your ticket),and you need to using it within 7 days after that date.

If your said trip is Apr 30, the ETC is dated Apr 30 and you are expected to use it between Apr 30 and May 6.

Thanks for this info. Had same question.

Petdaughter:
My Baby boy arrived early this morning. My heart is full of joy and thanksgiving to God!

Congratulations dear! God's blessing on him.

Bisoye82:
Good day everyone
With a heart full of praise and thanks to God.We joyfully announce the birth of our twins at St Francis in LA.
Thanks everyone for being a part of our journey.

Big congratulations dear! God bless your babies.

God bless you all.

@Gucci Oluwa. My dear, our great God of restoration will restore double for your loss, and will make you smile soon. It is well with u.

To God be all the glory! My DD arrived this morning after 4 hours of labour. Didn't use epi as I wanted to go natural, the pain was insane but right now I can't remember much of it as I look at my cutie.

Will post details of bills shortly.

ansol:
thanks. We paid about N74,400 to add baby to wifey ticket. Paid using their Nigeria office in Ikeja

Ok. Thank u very much.

favoredgal:
Be careful with this

The last time they came to Houston in October, 2015 people that processed passport got it after 3 months.

It wasn't instant in anyway. If u came for missionary waka I advice you just do visa or ETC and be on your way

Cc apple19

Wow... Ok, thanks

bmanbaba:
I equally flew united back home. Paid N74,400 for my son

Thanks very much

Hi everyone. For those in Houston and Dallas area, just saw that there will be Nigerian passport interventions in Garland TX (29 Mar to 2 Apr) and Houston TX (3 Apr to 6 Apr). If you interested in processing naija passport for your baby. Also follow this link for more details http://nigeria-consulate-atl.org/passport-intervention-exercise-information/

ansol:
Wow,
I'm not sure why that happened. Could you state the airport where this occurred so we know if it is particular with certain places.

However, the US office customer rep even said we could call them at the airport if there are issues and they will talk to the staff.

I know this may happened.

Congratulations and welcome back @ansol. Please if you don't mind, how much did u pay to add ur baby's ticket? I'll be flying United back home so will like to have an idea of the cost. Thanks a mil.

aye88:
Merrymum, I sent you a PM. Pls kindly respond. Thanks

Hi aye88. I've responded.

Hello good people. Update on my Waka. I initially planned to stay in Sacramento, but mehnnnnnn DO NOT EVEN THINK ABOUT GIVING BIRTH IN SACRAMENTO!!!! The cheapest hospital i got was UC Davis for 15,700 (discounted o, but it covers EVERYTHING - hospital, doc, visits, tests, ultrasound, postpartum for baby and mum). There are some cheap county hospitals like Riverside county, couldn't go there cos I have family in a lot of places so didn't see the need to pay for accommodation anywhere.

To cut the long story short, I yaff ported to Fort Worth, Dallas. Using Texas Harris Methodist. Hospital fee VD is 4200, doctor is 2300 (but there's a first appointment fee of 350), sonogram 192. Those are my fees so far. The doc is veryyyy nice, takes her time to explain anything u want.

Still chilling and waiting for my darling LO...

Twingirls, so sorry for your loss. But I trust God to restore to you what you have lost in multiple folds IJN. Amen.

Favoredgal, congratulations. God bless your LO.

Happy New year good people. May this year be filled with much joy and laughter for us.