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TravelRe: Giving Birth In Canada by Nonkala: 9:49pm On Jun 25, 2025
torture:
Is CAD5,080 affordable?
Walk into the hospital, they will give you a list and contact of their Doctors.
Pls is this for Ontario, am interested
TravelRe: Giving Birth In Canada by Nonkala: 9:42pm On Jun 25, 2025
Michaelladi1:
check your mail
Pls share contacts with me too
TravelRe: Giving Birth In Canada by Nonkala:
njidekachi:
Please follow mamas

I need a paired accomidation in toronto, will appreciate any help/suggestions
Pls what re the quotes u got in Toronto, we can look out for and pair, pls ur email
TravelRe: Giving Birth In Canada by Nonkala: 8:35pm On Jun 23, 2025
Amakapritty:
I paid 4010 to the hospital for myself,1210 for baby doctors fee is 3500
Pls can you share their contacts, thank you
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 2:08pm On Mar 01, 2024
How can US visa be 333k at 1800 per dollar even higher than black market, just yesterday morning it was 296k at 1600, only to pay but to no avail.
How can they be exploiting Nigerians and yet do not grant visas.
Who gave them the right to determine rates above our official rate
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 1:11pm On Feb 10, 2024
Somandla:
I really doubt it has anything to do with how much you paid, if you check previous posts especially regarding El Paso fees,majority of people who were denied under Trump's Era were eventually granted visa's subsequently.

There are so many countries to explore and make memories it does not have to be the USA, if it really has to be the USA maybe get an immigration lawyer, they can find out what the government has on you.
Yes wl face UK and Canada now if ticket go gree🤣
But who has an affordable immigration lawyer
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 3:59pm On Feb 08, 2024
whiteMandingo:

Airport Transit Visa:
Passengers of Nigeria nationality may require an airport visa to transit via Germany when travelling between Nigeria and the United States and vice versa. Please check the requirements before travelling.


@ bolded, what i saw on the airlines website. wahala. if true then lufthansa 1snt an option anymore, or is it easy and cheap to obtain transit visa?
Transit visa is not a guarantee
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 2:12pm On Feb 08, 2024
MamaOO:
6K in LA was heavy heavy heavily subsidized like the previous poster stated. Medi-Cal (California Medicaid) is very easy to bill for these providers who in turn also collect money from y’all.

I live in California and I paid almost 2K (deductible, out of pocket maximum and the rest) with insurance to birth my kids. It’s however not your fault but the fault of these providers looking to earn a quick buck. Sadly, there’s no way to pay back, Medi-Cal probably already paid on that claim.

Paying 6K in a state as expensive as California is probably what triggered the VO. Maybe give it a year or two and try again. All the best ♥️♥️
Thanks but ds why I waited since 2019 wch is almost 5yrs, is 9/10k also poor, my friend that introduced me to this LA has birthed 2 more in same hospital
some pple telling me to use immigration lawyer,
Who knows an affordable one.
So why can’t they tell us to go pay and open an account since then as hospital refused to collect any balance and claimed they didn’t collect any medicaid, not as if I knew about discounts before all these saga
I have been doing mails and the desk officer responding has been claiming is on sec 214(b) refusal paper I was given and am like the VO never asked about home ties and financial status
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 4:34pm On Feb 06, 2024
flourishing247:
Your bill was heavily subsidised. Find a way to pay the balance.
To whose account?
Why did the embassy gv me visa on same bill I paid
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 10:44pm On Feb 05, 2024
flourishing247:
How much did you pay? This will give people an idea on the best advice to give you.
For me I paid Hospital 4k, Dr 2700, epidural and hearing cert 1800, lab test around 400 so around 9k in Houston while 2nd birth in LA was around 6k.

Pls what do we do, appeared wt hubby and 2kids while 2 kids are citizens
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 10:40pm On Feb 05, 2024
CoronaVirusPro:
The VO sighted a subsidized bill which you might not be aware of, and immediately concluded.
So what do we do about the subsidized bills cos for me I showed same bill in 2014 before I was granted visa and the VO advised I pay before travelling to avoid being deported
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 10:32pm On Feb 05, 2024
Gdeven my pple
So I went to the interview on Jan 26, 2024 and was rejected the 3rd time. I had my first visa Jan 2014 and I stated birth and appeared very heavy, had another birth ending 2015. then 2nd visa tru drop box in 2016. Drop box for the 3rd visa in 2018 for child birth was returned and we were rejected(hubby , myself and first child) . This was that Trump admin most of those that birthed were refused. We appeared again 2019 and VO refused the 2nd time that it was beyond him. We applied in 2022 and got date Jan 2024 wch we went. VO asked wr we wr going to I said vacation Houston, somehow we landed on the birth matter again and she asked for all receipts and was typing, next she issued the blue paper and said rejection was based on the other 2 rejections. I insisted what was the reason so we address it, she said she is not in the position to guide me.
I wrote to the usatravelsoc email, insisting to know the reason for the rejections as we also don’t intend to migrate illegally as we have good income and UK and Canada visas too. The desk officer kept replying it was based on the blue paper wch is on home and financial ties. I have written d 5th mail and ended it wt the VO did not grant us a fair hearing as she can’t refuse us visas on financial ties wtout asking our source of income or looking at stmts. she is yet to respond ds 5th email
Pls what do u advise we do as some advised immigration lawyer, who knows an affordable lawyer that can handle this if it’ warrants a lawyer
Since then til now, our profile shows passport wt the embassy . Thanks
TravelRe: Canada Visit/tourist Visa Discussion. by Nonkala: 12:48pm On Sep 27, 2022
kennyliza:
Dear Nairalanders and expectant TRV hopefuls, how are we holding up? My visa application don clock 202 days today-March 2022 and still no response yet... cry
I reapplied since March 10, 2020 after 2 rejections in 2019 cos I wanted to have a baby then
Till today no response
Same wt my bro that applied around
May 2020
What’s happening??
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 12:35pm On Sep 27, 2022
Pls do we have a large number of those that were refused visas in 2019/20 as a result of birthing, that were given visa recently , what questions were asked
How do one get date as there are no dates now and what I got was Sept 2024
Any affordable agent one can recommend
Thanks
TravelRe: Giving Birth In Brazil by Nonkala: 7:57pm On Mar 16, 2020
Sorry for the loss, get ur visa and get pregnant immediately
U can visit if pregnancy no show before expiration , goodluck
Namae:
Congrats Afelouz. I celebrate with you.

I also have an update.
So a scan today confirmed I had lost my 12 weeks, 3 days old pregnancy.
So, I guess this is where this present birthing journey ends for me for now.
But it isn't over.

I don't know what use my visa will be of if it is eventually approved, its been since January and no invitation for interview yet.

Ideas are welcome.

Thank you all.
TravelRe: Giving Birth In Brazil by Nonkala: 7:55pm On Mar 16, 2020
Congrats but how did u get d visa, where u not tested for pregnancy
afelouz:
Hello everyone,

About three weeks ago, we welcomed our son and I immediately kick start the PR process.

I had to wait and do all this stuff so I can write a comprehensive post and I hope someone will find it helpful..

We had our baby in Sao Paulo, I don’t know if the process is different in another state.

Immediately after the birth of the baby, we were given a document that I took to the Cartorio to register my baby and get the original birth certificate of the new born.

A few days later, I proceeded with the baby’s RG registration at Paupa Tempo, (RG is the citizenship card of the Brazilian child and you need to make an appointment before going to Paupa Tempo), baby’s picture was captured and we were given a date to come and pick up the RG card.

With those two documents, I can now process the PR for my family and also apply for the baby’s International passport.

Below is a list of documents needed to process the PR.

Online application form confirmation page
Photocopy of all passport pages
Child birth certificate
Child RG
Birth cert translation ( embassy)
Police report translation ( embassy)
Original Police report cert in English
applicant CPF
Payment of 168.13 reais, 204.77 reais each or the PR application
A lot of declaracao (declaration) such as:-
Declaraco de endereco electrónico e demais meios de contato
Certidao estadual de criminais
Certidao de distribuição
Declaracao de residencia
Declaracao de manutenção
Prove or address in Brazil ( bill)
2 passport photo

As for the baby’s international passport, documents needed are:-

The Brazilian child birth certificate.
The Brazilian child RG
Parents international passport,
5x7 passport photograph of the Brazilian child
Online application form
Some declaração (declaration)
Payment of 257.25 reais
(Both parents must be present)


After getting all the documents in order, we went to police federal and submitted the PR application. We now have our protocols while waiting for the actual CRNM card...
We applied for the baby’s passport also and still waiting to pick it up.

Now, the process is not so easy as stated here, in fact, I got frustrated and misplaced my phone in the process. Despite reading the requirements here on this thread and having someone who has gone through the PR process here in Sao Paulo who helped me with the list of documents needed, yet, they didn’t collect our application. We went to Policia federal about 4 times before getting the complete documents. If you meet Mr ‘A’ today and he says you only need one documents and everything is good and you go with the requested documents and meet another person, that person will ask for another thing.

The language is a big barrier so Its better to get a sworn translator or anyone who can speak Portuguese to make things easy… they won’t read whatever you translated with your phone at Policia federal and most of all these places

NOTE - The PR application now takes less than two months In Sao Paulo, in fact, my friends who applied around ending of January got the CRMN card first week in March, that’s about a month.

As for the Nigerian visa for the baby, I'm still waiting for the baby’s passport and making enquiries. As soon as I am done with that, I will revert.

We didn’t get to extend our visas as the timing was right and we applied before our 3 months entry stamp expires.

I'm still gathering information on the provisional citizenship. hopefully, I can apply for my daughter before leaving Brazil If I get her CRNM card on time.

Also, If I remember any additional information regarding the PR process, I will come back and share….

Thank you all and good luck to those waiting to get their visas.
TravelRe: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Nonkala: 9:02pm On Mar 11, 2020
Pls can anyone advice me on this
Thanks
Nonkala:
SO I applied wt my son for SA visa and was refused on the ground of previously deported when have never been to SA or deported from another country so it’s a false accusation.
I sent an email asking for a proof dat I ve been deported and was asked to reapply wt d mail I sent.
I replied telling them I can never reapply and if dey don’t look into my first application, dey wld hear from my lawyer if dey don’t do the right thing.

Pls What’s ur opinion on this
TravelRe: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Nonkala:
SO I applied wt my son for SA visa and was refused on the ground of previously deported when have never been to SA or deported from another country so it’s a false accusation.
I sent an email asking for a proof dat I ve been deported and was asked to reapply wt d mail I sent.
I replied telling them I can never reapply and if dey don’t look into my first application, dey wld hear from my lawyer if dey don’t do the right thing.

Pls What’s ur opinion on this
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 11:24pm On Feb 09, 2020
TWoods:
It’s one of the top three best hospitals in the Houston area.
I know , I had my son in memorial southwest but being d best doesn’t renew visa na cos we are stl affected in the discount saga

My question is, has anyone successfully renewed after paying d discount in itemised bill
Thank you
TravelRe: Giving Birth In Brazil by Nonkala: 11:19pm On Feb 09, 2020
OneNaija:
I will advice you and orilua to calm down. Just be patience. Brazil embassy now process visa application for more than three months. I will advice anyone If you plan to give birth in Brazil. Get it back of your mind that your application will stay at the Brazil embassy for more than three months maybe even more. The reason for that is still unknown. Good luck.

They know what they re doing na, as far as u re a woman u re a suspect
TravelRe: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by Nonkala: 10:20pm On Feb 09, 2020
Innunique:
Please disregard and register online, it's easy, fast and straightforward. Do it yourself.
How long will it take if u do it yourself , did u pay any other money after d online 25k
TravelRe: Cost Of A Nigeria International Passport by Nonkala: 10:17pm On Feb 09, 2020
Sapphire11:
I have applied for my passport since November 26th, and I have not gotten it. Its beginning to look fishy as my link keeps saying they dont have booklets yet, then he said they have only printed to 21st of November. This is annoying. Has anyone gone through this? Does it really take this long?
How much did u pay, I paid 40k and got in 3days
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 4:48pm On Feb 09, 2020
Please who has successfully renewed visa after paying discounts, I don’t want to pay and still be refused
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 4:47pm On Feb 09, 2020
TWoods:
Memorial hermann is an excellent hospital.
Why do u say so, it also has discount so it’s also affected in ds rejection
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 4:45pm On Feb 09, 2020
Japsylee:
Amazing hospital to say the least.

We used it and have absolutely no regrets...
When did u use it and did u successfully renew ur visa
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 10:27pm On Apr 20, 2019
Continue next day but it’s so tiring. Better stl engage agents to help out cos I cldnt get and it’s already late for me, having Baby in Naija
cream4eva:
thank you for this, but i tried this today and after a time, i got a message on the screen that i have reached maximum refresh for the day
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 9:17pm On Apr 18, 2019
I will prefer this option or better stl go tru another POE
Japsylee:
Thank you for your response. Please what documents should she go with if we are called after writing to inform them.
Also I was thinking of just going through Houston poe and having at least 20k dollars between me and my wife and also having a card with money as well plus a letter from a hospital and also pay ments of maybe 2k advance to the doctor and a letter from the hospital expecting me?
Also what's the worst case scenario?
Please advice? Thanks A lot
TravelRe: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Nonkala: 9:15pm On Apr 18, 2019
I did not bother myself wt itemized bill cos d financial counselor said it’s been long and the VO did not ask me cos I was equally ready to tell him so
drafrican:
Yes and some hospitals have now decided not to give itemized bill to fraustrate you very well am yet to read a transcript that itemized bill was not requested!!!!!phewwwww

Please those of you in huston and virginia should tell the drs the problems these hospitals are causing dont think its not ur business o cos 2 years down the line u will be needing a renewal.....
TravelRe: Giving Birth In Canada by Nonkala: 8:14pm On Apr 18, 2019
na to born our kids for Naija na cos d Canada were pass US sef, dey wl just drop ur application till u born.. lol
jossy404:
Wait ooo........it's like people are not going to Canada this days OR they just decided not to give back OR Canada no dey give visa again?

Cos I no understand why this place dry like this...........I no get gist I for give now...
TravelRe: Lists Of Countries You Can Visit With Your US, UK Or Canadian Visas by Nonkala: 7:57pm On Apr 18, 2019
Pls Do u have better detailed info on ds, countries Nigerians had really gone to without hassles

Opinionated:
Nice one.


See the List of Countries Your Nigerian Passport can get you into Visa-free
TravelRe: Lists Of Countries You Can Visit With Your US, UK Or Canadian Visas by Nonkala: 7:35pm On Apr 18, 2019
How true is ds really, do u know anyone that has travelled without any visa and didn’t meet trouble Interested pls
barristerzinny:
Nigerians have free visa to Dominican Republic and Bahamas,Maldives and Seychelles. Ranging from 21 days to six months.

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