umajosiahNL:
Hello House,

Please pardon my inquisitiveness, I always search for the questions I want to ask thoroughly before posting it. Please my DW and I need a bit of help and clarifications on somethings concerning our intending trip to have our bundle of joy in the USA for the first time. We are first timers and I must say the whole process is a bit overwhelming but i'll try not to bore you lovely people with much details. Below are some of our concerns:

1. DW and I do not have anyone in the USA and this is her first time traveling, would the VO think its better I go with her? could they reject her on grounds that shes pregnant and would be needing assistance and shes going alone? I have also decided to book a hotel accommodation for her for the period of 92 days of her stay, is this advisable? I chose not to apply with her in order to be her strong home ties to return to her husband, is this a valid premise?

2. I intend to deposit a lump sum amount to cover all that my DW would be needing in the USA as summarized in our budget sheet. Would she be asked to prove the origin of the money? The money would actually be coming from 3 different sources: Myself, My Company and My Dad. Is this a good approach or should we just present one person as the sponsor?

3. Finally, my DW is currently employed as an intern and her contract will be expiring before her interview, I hope to give her employment in my company and an immediate maternity leave with resumption immediately after birth. Is this acceptable as a valid body of proof for her return based on B2 Medical visa?

Please family, anyone who has answers to these our questions please help us, you'd be ''Saving a life''

with love
Our little daughter

I will give a very recent experience. My in law, who doesn't work but has kids and was solely sponsored by hubby who has a good job with an American company here was granted her visa.

It was dicy at first. Filled the form with the husband as the sole sponsor (B/2 Medical Visa by the way). So armed with hotel booking, doctors correspondence, budget sheet, lady's bank account with evidence that the cost of the trip was transferred to he account, her hubby's bank statement showing he can afford to sponsor, and letter of introduction from the American Company stating the whole purpose of trip and even address of doctor for the whole waka (thanks to this forum for all the information).

So Interview date came Aug 21, after plenty questions was asked to bring the hubby for an interview. Mind you he was to stay back and help with the kids, his passport is even expired! So 3 days after hubby attended 2nd interview with his wife (note the VO stated on the white paper given her she didn't need to rebook appointment but must come within 1 month) With much apprehension, the new VO they saw asked abt the hubby's past travel history to America. the kind of trainings he had and all. Long story short, the VO advised the hubby applies for a new visa and go help the wife (wondering how that is their business) and advising her to stay 3 months as against the 2 months she stated in the form (don't knw how that concerns them too)

Morale of the story, have a clear honest plan, be confident, prepared and most importantly, PRAY for favour.

Hope this helps!

Hello House, a colleague of mine needs some clarifications;

He is sponsoring his wife for child birth (who is currently not working) and has the funds for the trip in his account. Planned visa appointment for next Monday, his concerns are;

1) should the funds be transferred to her account (a new account)

2) Husband not going on the trip due to work constraints, is this gonna be problem considering she is yet to resume any work here

3) any other advise to him to increase their chances of visa approval?

Urgent response will be appreciated.

jenniose:
I have tried it several tym z but it ain't retrievin ..... datz y I want sum1 to please help me out

Try it again and this time make sure you check your spam as well as inbox. I was having the same issue but read here to check spam I did and realized it had been there every single time I clicked reset. Carefully check cos it might not have sender just subject.

iphiechuks:
Sup, I am seeing tickets of N522k from ABJ - Dallas/Houston from icarrygo website for mid Aug (United Airline and Luftansa)

Thanks but flying from Lagos

chloe7:

Have you considered Turkish yet ?

Honestly no ticket (with manageable travel time) is below 500k for mid august

Hello House, the cost of tickets to travel mid august is not smiling at all. The cheapest I am getting is Qatar, and I currently have one booking on hold but need to decide asap. Now my question is how is the travel experience with Qatar Airlines? How true is it that immigration in Doha is harsh esp to preggas? plan is to travel at 34 wks 6 days, is this ok? considering it doesn't fall into 36 weeks as described on their website? Considering the current controversies facing them, anyone that has recently used Qatar airlines can you please help me out.

Greetings House,

I am trying to book my flight for my second missionary trip to Houston. In my scout for tickets, reading through the health and travel section of the emirates airline it is saying one cant travel after the beginning of the 33rd week and I need to travel at 36 weeks. For people that have used emirates airlines (@DrPrincess) is this possible or do I have to look for another airline?

https://www.emirates.com/ng/english/before-you-fly/health/medical-information-for-fitness/

I think they are being fined for NOT disclosing the side effects of Talc, not that the product has talc.

nefertitiram:


The woman used the talc based product where? Is it not "up in there" she was using the talc powder? Since ma and you were born we have been using talcum powder (abi you no use yardley, avon's far away, pears baby powder sef), nothing do us.

Talc is a part of our everyday life, dey should just leave J and J alone. Boots powder has talc, Chicco sef get talc. Dusting powder na talc. Hian! Oyinbo and dia wahala sef.

Anyways, we are nigerians, just like Zika virus, we don jump and pass. So no worry eh! Our children are immune from cancer

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@mymy2015,
wen did make the transaction? today?

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Was so busy yesterday to follow the thread so I just close eye use my card and calculate my huge charge for my mind. Alert came in today!

bigfido:
My wife got charged at 199/$ by GTB yesterday. You can test the waters with you card first and hurriedly pay your bills at this rate. Good luck guy's

. I am super surprised. Was charged 199/$1 too!

AsiwajuAfo001:
Good day all, kindly help me out with the process of getting the DS-3053 (consent form) done. Can I use any lawyer as notary or I have to get to federal high Court. Also am I to scan and send the filled form or am to send it by express mail. I really wanna see my baby before this month end.

. Depends on the state where u are applying for the passport. Some states need the form to be notarized at the American embassy others use any notary public. You have to send the original signed one and not scanned copy. My husband used dhl for abt 13k and I got it here within days.

emeriem:
My dear people, my flight is this weekend. Im just thinking of cancelling my ticket since I'm unable to get PTA, I can't do black market with the little cash I have. I'm am afraid of being deported or getting stranded in the Us. Delta is charging 95k for change and penalty, what do you advise please?

Have u tried travelex at the airport? U might be lucky to get $4000 from them. When I left in Dec I got $3000 after going there for 2 whole days. Afterwards u can have someone send u moneygram or western union. Also I had someone use his card to make part payment ahead of my arrival to cover part of the medical cost and we agreed on a rate btw official and black market.

Thanks house @feddy27 @favoredgal and everyone. I have called Yolanda thanks a zillion. This people wan gimme heart attack before. She says its $850 and will send receipt and zero balance after payment

Pls house I need suggestions urgently, I used Oakbend and had my son 2 weeks ago. Problem is epidural wasn't in my birthplan but caved in when I couldn't stand the pain. Problem now is after many attempts to reach the anestelogists they are now saying my bill is over 6k. A beg how do I go abt it cos I have settled all other bills and already have zero balance
Dr 2400 pls lab
Oakbend 2300
Scan 150
NICS 335
Lab 140
Altogether I never even spend the 6k the epidural people are calling.
Abeg gurus how do I sort this out.

neks31:


Really?? Maybe that is d case then cos I just got one now now!!! I will ask n get d details n get back to u..

@neks31 any feedback yet cos still stuck looking for banks n branches that will do moneygram. Looking like u must be related to a banker now to get the form.

Peaceful2016:
Used my stanbic naira mastercard online this week and was charged N260/$1
But When I used it on amazon, I choose the naira option (I.e. at check out select naira not dollars as the payment amount) and stanbic charged about N207/$1
I haven't used it at the ATM or POS yet.
Just tot too share.

How much was finally debited from ur acct cos for gtb u even incur additonal charges for choosing naira payment on Amazon plus the crazy black market rate they charge.

neks31:
For those struggling with BDC and bank exchange rate when u swipe!! Pls money gram is d answer for now!! Hurry before pa bubusky close that door.. So easy, fast, and juicy cos d rate I've been receiving mine is @224 compared to N305 gtb charged when I used d card!!! Dear Gtb karma will meet you thieves soon I promise u guys that!!

Dear preggy mamas lemme share one trick with u!! In case u feel dat ur baby isn't moving or sleeping a little too much just quickly grab orange juice n drink then watch ur stomach rumble in a few minutes!! Dr Fagbohun told me this n I've been disturbing my lo with orange juice lol!!!

Hubby and dad have been all around all week, no bank agreed to still do moneygram. Instead they are asking them for dom account Please u know any bank and branch currently doing cos it seems one has to knw a top banker to get it done.

jayjay4lyf:


@vikto1u actually don't need an appointment for the embassy notary, u just walk in seat and wait your turn
But u need to be there between 7:30am- 11am Mon -Thurs
U need to have filled d form too, take a copy of your passport data page, but remember not to sign, u need to sign in front of d notary public

@jayjay4lyf, I think I have go this consent thingy all mixed up. I got directions to the form on this forum. I thought any notary public can sign it. Pls how do I go abt it? Which one is embassy notary?

neks31:
Thanks OZCY n all who replied me o,, anyways I will just leave am here after kabashing serious prayer o!! Finally in HTOWN after Mary go round , South West over booked d flight going to Houston n offered 486$ voucher 4 further SW trips if u let them put u on d next flight !! I was too tempted to take d offer but small madam was cranky n crying tru out at d airport o na so I do shakara pass d voucher n d xrtra 100$ cash booked my appointment with Dr; when I get to d clinic I will just request all d test available cos dunno how body dey do me cos I've been flying since 18th Dec , to lag, newyork, Maryland, Atlanta n finally houston with a hyper baby

Pls r u using oakbend? U in richmond too? We can hook up. Send u a pm

anizi:


Theres a way Amazon does it, they can bill you direct in Naira, which is way better than bank exchange rate, or they bill you in Usd and the bank changes with ther own rate. Open an account with Amazon and choose Naira as ur currency or when you enter your card detail

So u saying the 208 I got at confirmation is likely to be wht I will be charged eventually? *praying hands*

neks31:


Wow so why did GTB do me like this?? I used my card to buy something for my baby .. I've not even calculated d xRate.. Smh

My acct balance still hasnt changed even after the purchase (both book and available balance) so will know for sure wht their exvhange rate is oh! Cos urs shd be like 270!

Ordered on amazon last night. Order confirmed at exchnage rate of abt 208 naira to dollars using gtb naira master card. Problem now is bank balance remains the same. Will keep u posted.


quote author=Able15 post=41634411]House,

Has anyone used naija card here in the USA?
Is it working? Or is the Jan 1st buhaha now effective?

If yes, what is the current exchange rate? Particularly for stanbicibtc

Fear no gree me swipe my card since ooo, the exchange rate is not friendly at all
Thank God for the western union discovering, If not person for Don dey talk stories that touches the pocket.
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Pls house, been in Richmond for abt 1week now and really very boring. Any oakbend mom within the axis to hook up with abeg

firsttymum:
how did u pay? What account did u use? Or have u used oakbend before?
Elaborate

Moo u have to find a way in the midst of dollar scarcity. Find someone that needs Nair and will give u dollars and meet in the middle. Cheaper than black market if u lucky

neks31:


As in u paid oakbend?? Pls throw more light cos I read they don't accept pre registration !!

Had someone make the deposit with the Dr office to cover, part of the total cost (hospital,Dr etc) then got a letter from the dr office on oakbend letterhead that I had made deposit towards the total medical cost. Note that they didnt even ask me any questions abt hospital or dr at Poe.

Enizo:




Please did oakbend , up front payment from you,

In ma reply from embassy for change of intent , was adviced to hold receipts during "this particular visit" and future visa interviews. So just decided to make some deposit out of the projected cost to the doctor (but total projected cost covers doctor, hospital, pead, labs n prob epidural).

Finally arrived Houston on Dec 26 after ma 24hr flight on Delta. All glory to God cos it could have only been him and thanjs to this wonderful NL family. Travelled at 35 weeks armed with plenty documents.
No body asked for fit to fly and me sef hold ma mouth till I was sitting on ma preselected aisle seat. Fast forward to ATL Poe, see people! First enter ladies go freshen up and pray for favour. After abt 1hr pls on the queue and singing of christian songs to myself, was ushered to the electronic machine. Scanned visa, clicked away to the questions,scanned my fingers and got print out. Enter line to see border control officer. Was praying not to fall writhe stern looking elderly man looking over his glasses but I finally landed in front of him instead of the young dudes
Me: hello
Poe officer: hello mam, why are u in the U.S.
Me: on this particular visit, to have my baby
Officer: I didn't hear a word u just said
Me: I said on this particular visit, I am here to have my baby
Officer; where will u be staying
Me: in Houston Texas. So will be catching a connecting flight
Officer: how long will u be staying n when are u due
Me: due end of Jan 27th or early Feb. That week
Officer: how much do u ave on u
Me: just 3000, but av made deposit with the hospital and have .... in ma acct
Officer: where do u work
Me: I am an accountant with .... (begin to open bag to bring out loads of documentation)
Officer: enjoy it stay
Me; surprised. What next? How long did u stamp me in
Officer; till June mam, u can go pick up ur bags

I was so surprised, no further questions no secondary examination. Sharply used free WiFi to call DH ur prayers have reached here oh.

Will have first doc appointmt soon and ultimate delivery with oakbend. I will update with more success stories

Thanks house for tips

ozycy:

It's called DS-3053 form.
Check it out on travel.state.gov
Endeavor not to put date in (1) the space after ur hubby's signature and (2) the space after the notary public signature.
You ain't writing letter, just print from their website,

Thanks for the clarification @ozycy This forum has been really helpful God bless u all.

Hello house, I have been a silent follower of this forum. I am due to embark on my first missionary journey on dec25th. Already have a doctor and plan to use oakbend. My question now is, can anyone pls give a format of the notorised letter of consent as DH will not be coming along. From my late night jackings here, I figure I can go along with this to sort out baby's travel documents (as long as its not dated)