uchetobi:

Your dad needs to fill a ds160 form. Every applicant needs an individual form. He is not the same person as your mother na!

Fill a form for him and update accordingly

Thanks Uche, i appreciate

@friedfish, your dad must fill his own form. it does not matter if he is accompanying your mum, every non-citizen proposing to visit any country requiring a visa, must fill an application form. thats why when couples are travelling, they each fill a form and then when schedulling appointment, they will use one appointment but include both application form numbers and payment recepit nos for the appointment.

So please, get your dad to complete his form, and reschedule the appointment. I don't think you need to pay for a new appointment if you have already paid for both of them. My two cents.

P0rtHarc0urtB0y:

Hi, pls when r u leaving PH and what airline r u flying - lufthansa or airfrance? My wife's itineray and yours look almost d same.

Have a little change of plans. Will be going with Arik to New york. (Lufthansa and air france are on the high side). Then from New york to Elpaso.
Hope to leave on the 16th of September.

Thanks @ mamacajah and uchetobi God bless you both

dinawe:

Have a little change of plans. Will be going with Arik to New york. (Lufthansa and air france are on the high side). Then from New york to Elpaso.
Hope to leave on the 16th of September.

Pls make sure you understand their policy regarding preggy women ooh. Arik hostesses can be overzealous at times when they see a preggy woman.

dinawe:

Have a little change of plans. Will be going with Arik to New york. (Lufthansa and air france are on the high side). Then from New york to Elpaso.
Hope to leave on the 16th of September.

How far along will you be then? Arik does not carry pregnant women more than 30 weeks old and they won't accept your fit to fly. They will send you upstairs to be examined so make sure you will be less than 30weeks then

I guess the tsunami wiped out the previous tales of arik air

Yes oh! The arik thing, they have reviewed their policy, it's now 34 weeks. I saw it on their website and i called the office to confirm. You can travel from 30-34 weeks with your fit to fly (doctor's report). You can check it our your self: http://www.arikair.com/health-matters

Since it's on their website, you have a strong reason against them if they bounce you. For now, arik is the most affordable and they have a good POE, New york.

Plus no stop over!! BA, Airfrance, United, KLM etc all have stop overs

dinawe: Yes oh! The arik thing, they have reviewed their policy, it's now 34 weeks. I saw it on their website and i called the office to confirm. You can travel from 30-34 weeks with your fit to fly (doctor's report). You can check it our your self: http://www.arikair.com/health-matters

Since it's on their website, you have a strong reason against them if they bounce you. For now, arik is the most affordable and they have a good POE, New york.

FriedFish: Good day house, i really need your advice.
My parents intend to spend their leave in the US, an aunt (my mom's sister) is the one inviting them over. My dad is to accompany my mom. My first question to the house is:
1) does my dad need to fill his own DS160 non immigrant form; as he is going as an a companion.

he didnt fill the DS160 online, because he was listed on my mom's DS160

with the confirmation number from my mom's application online we went on to make to make payment for both of them at GTB and got two reference numbers to book for an interview appointment next week.

opened a single profile using my mom's details, included my dad as well as her companion but we were required to put in a DS160 number, so we used the same number as the one used for my mom.

after choosing a date for interview; this notice showed up on the final confirmation page:
" PLEASE NOTE THAT ONE OR MORE OF THE DS-160 NUMBERS USED TO SCHEDULE THIS APPOINTMENT CAN NOT BE VALIDATED.
INCORRECT DS-160 NUMBERS MAY LEAD TO A DELAY IN BEING PROCESSED."

Please house what should we do?? should my dad go on to fill a DS160 form and should we cancel the old appointment and book a new one? what would be the implication of rescheduling? would we need to make new payments?

Every applicant is required to fill the DS-160 Application form. Both of them can schedule appointment together. But must have seperate confirmation code.

uchetobi:

You are under administrative processing. It can take a month to three months. Iv read about similar situations on this thread. If you still have time, before you are due, relax your mind and follow up occasionally maybe bi-weekly

I don't think it might take that long. My wife went for her interview on a friday,she was told they needed to confirm her details from WHMC and Dr Rizk. I discussed with a friend the following thursday who advised i should call them to know d status. Fortunately, i called the consular office on friday, exactly a week after her interview and to the lady's surprise she thought my wife had been contatcted to come submit her passport. They immediately contacted my wife to come submit her passport. she submitted on tuesday and by close of business on wednesday, her visa was ready for pick up.
Although cases are judged individually, i hope and pray yours is resolved soonest. However like i said earlier, keep calling them.
All the best.

@dinawe, thanks so much for this update. Makes my planning easier too as i plan to travel within 30-34 weeks as well.
I am pasting the new policy here for us all to ENZOY!

"Expectant mothers are not regarded as PRM. Nevertheless, expectant mothers can be accepted until the end of week 34 on all domestic flights at their own risk. It shall be noted that between week 28 and week 34 of the pregnancy a doctor’s certificate is required.

Expectant mothers can be accepted until the end of week 30 on all international flights at their own risk. It shall be noted that between week 28 and week 30 of the pregnancy a doctor’s certificate is required. Exception to this rule on International flights only, Between the end of week 30 and end of week 34 Expectant mothers can still be accepted (with a doctor’s certificate) until the end of week 34, providing that the mother is returning to the country of her origin/residence for which they are in a possession of valid documents at the time of travel."

now we can add arik as an option..yaah!

@Jyde2014 and Uchetobi, thanks for your response.

I don't have much time left due date is in september, I would call them on monday.

@Jyde2014, please was your wife interview at their Lagos or Abuja office and how was she later contacted (via e-mail or phone).

mamacajah: Exception to this rule on International flights only, Between the end of week 30 and end of week 34 Expectant mothers can still be accepted (with a doctor’s certificate) until the end of week 34, providing that the mother is returning to the country of her origin/residence for which they are in a possession of valid documents at the time of travel."
now we can add arik as an option..yaah!

From the last line in above quote, it sounds to me like 'returning to the country of her origin/residence ...' refers to holders of US passports/residence papers going back home to the US and not someone on Lagos-JFK-Lagos route.
Just my opinion. Pls confirm properly to avoid surprises at the last minute. Unless they have changed, they are known to be very strict with preggies.

dinawe: Yes oh! The arik thing, they have reviewed their policy, it's now 34 weeks. I saw it on their website and i called the office to confirm. You can travel from 30-34 weeks with your fit to fly (doctor's report). You can check it our your self: http://www.arikair.com/health-matters

Since it's on their website, you have a strong reason against them if they bounce you. For now, arik is the most affordable and they have a good POE, New york.

That policy is not new. It's always been like that, however in reality they turn back 30 wks plus because I think ori777's interpretation is what they mean.

Anyways, sounds like you've bought your ticket. I hope it works out for you. Your feedback will be appreciated

jyde2014:
I don't think it might take that long. My wife went for her interview on a friday,she was told they needed to confirm her details from WHMC and Dr Rizk. I discussed with a friend the following thursday who advised i should call them to know d status. Fortunately, i called the consular office on friday, exactly a week after her interview and to the lady's surprise she thought my wife had been contatcted to come submit her passport. They immediately contacted my wife to come submit her passport. she submitted on tuesday and by close of business on wednesday, her visa was ready for pick up.
Although cases are judged individually, i hope and pray yours is resolved soonest. However like i said earlier, keep calling them.
All the best.

I see. Amen and all the best tk2014

uchetobi:

How far along will you be then? Arik does not carry pregnant women more than 30 weeks old and they won't accept your fit to fly. They will send you upstairs to be examined so make sure you will be less than 30weeks then

I guess the tsunami wiped out the previous tales of arik air

Arik does not carry Peggy more than 28weeks pls call their office to reconfirm their travel policy before buying your ticket.

uchetobi:

Call them and tell them you want to add am infant to your return leg. They will effect the changes then tell you how much it costs

You will pay at the airport

@ uchetobi,
Thanks for your response. Please I also need clarification on the passport application form ds11 I discovered that on the passport form precisely no 18 travel plan is required ie. travel date and return date. How do I go about that. Does it mean I have to bring the baby back to USA on the return date or that portion is meant for minors above 16years. Pls I need an urgent response.

Hello house can anyone pls help me on how to go about this, I and my husband applied for visa with my hubby as the principal applicant while its a medical visa with purpose of giving birth.is this wrong am I meant to be the principal applicant. And we have booked the appointment already

@angel55 it's ok that your husband is the principle applicant mine was too so wen we went for our interview we ensured that he was the one answering the questions I only answered a question directed to be directly which was what do u do ma'am. Just be sure he adds you to the appointment booking cos they have a list at the embassy from which they check the names at the gate.
Please anyone with useful information on good and relatively not expensive hospital in Dallas thanks.

Hi people. .. I'm new here and would like to know if I should apply for the b1/b2 visa (business /tourism)or the b2(tourism/medical) for delivery in the US... Thanks

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Lamisatuati: @angel55 it's ok that your husband is the principle applicant mine was too so wen we went for our interview we ensured that he was the one answering the questions I only answered a question directed to be directly which was what do u do ma'am. Just be sure he adds you to the appointment booking cos they have a list at the embassy from which they check the names at the gate.
Please anyone with useful information on good and relatively not expensive hospital in Dallas thanks.

@lamisatuati thanks a lot for the useful info

@kuzeh am not sure it makes any difference but to be on the safe side fill for tourism/medical.

Iyaboonibipe:

@ uchetobi,
Thanks for your response. Please I also need clarification on the passport application form ds11 I discovered that on the passport form precisely no 18 travel plan is required ie. travel date and return date. How do I go about that. Does it mean I have to bring the baby back to USA on the return date or that portion is meant for minors above 16years. Pls I need an urgent response.

I can't remember filling that part o! I dint fill the form manually. I did it online then printed out

Please can anyone help with information on affordable hospitals/birth centers to give birth in Orlando Florida. Thanks

Hello Nita, bin tryn to reach u. Pls email me wen u get dis. Thx.

Lamisatuati: @kuzeh am not sure it makes any difference but to be on the safe side fill for tourism/medical.

Thanks dear

Hello y'all,

I salute everyone. How have you been? It feels good to be back. I'm glad to see that we're still keeping the essence of this thread alive. I'm also glad to see that the recent misunderstanding has been resolved and everyone has moved on for good.

I would like to humbly address the MIHS mommas who have used or who are currently using MIHS. It has come to my notice that questions on cheap accommodations in MIHS have constantly gone unanswered. People ask these questions because they need urgent answers to them. I would really appreciate it if the MIHS mommas can give the answers that a lot of our people are craving for. A lot of people will be indebted to those who come out with answers to these pressing questions.

I look forward to reading from y'all.

With love,
Fabulousmom.

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I would like to humbly address the MIHS mommas who have used or who are currently using MIHS. It has come to my notice that questions on cheap accommodations in MIHS have constantly gone unanswered.

I look forward to reading from y'all.

Hello, I may not be able to say much cos I didn't do so much research on hotel reservation before I came. Nonetheless I'm at Extended stay America biltmore. I paid $1178.70 including tax for 30days. But wen I went to renew for another 60days the lady at the front desk gave me a number to call and said that would be cheaper if I book the 60days through the phone number (1800-398-7829) I did and got a better deal which I decided to go ahead with, but for you to be eligible for the deal, the reservation have to be minimum of 60days. So I paid $1669.54 for 60days including tax. I learnt their rent might increase from October to $41 per night. I really don't know, so you could call that number for any inquiries, I think they manage all extended stay apartments.