Newmum0615:
Hi Sayoberry, Did u pay the $165 for expedited processing. For the passports i mean.

Yes I did.and I got it the next day. You can get it the same day if u go before 12pm.

sayoberry:

I'm not an indigene o. I just live there-by fate

LOLSSSS Who dash me indigene ?.... i work n live dere ooo shekina!

Enroute to Yankee, infact am writing on transit... we got 8 visibly preggies on flight from naija (could be more, lol). Am sure a NLder follow come... will update you guys soon. Journey mercies & safe delivery to us all... #Godwin!

My people! A question has been on my mind o! Would the child born in US be entitled to medical insurance? And would it affect the Parents' subsequent visas?

Periwinkle:
My people! A question has been on my mind o! Would the child born in US be entitled to medical insurance? And would it affect the Parents' subsequent visas?

If what you are asking is,can the mother use medical aid to pay for the bills? The answer is a capital no,and yes if she collects med aid it would affect her chance of getting her visa renewed,in fact she is most likely not going to get her visa renewed if she does.

nelly2012:
Enroute to Yankee, infact am writing on transit... we got 8 visibly preggies on flight from naija (could be more, lol). Am sure a NLder follow come... will update you guys soon. Journey mercies & safe delivery to us all... #Godwin!

8? ehn ehn! U people are running out of naija cos of election abi? Don't worry we the 'patriotic' ones dey kampe This election shall be violence free in Jesus name

[quote author=Tvegas post=31898393]@Sayoberry ,MadameU, Hopefulme and every mum who has given birth i say congratulations. Hope to hear more of such good news in no distant future. Max by summer 2015 may you be searching cheap tickets and cheap hospitals again.

Baba Tvegas! You do well... Summer 2015 korr cheap hospitals Niiii. How's Baby and Madam? My regards to them.

Hello people, any contact of an affordable birth photographer in Houston? Please share. Thanks

[quote author=Tvegas post=31898393]

Hello @tvegas, @Princeadeade how are you and family, guess fine. Wpls gimme ur numbers again o, fone issues . we came back 15 march.

dere5:


If what you are asking is,can the mother use medical aid to pay for the bills? The answer is a capital no,and yes if she collects med aid it would affect her chance of getting her visa renewed,in fact she is most likely not going to get her visa renewed if she does.

[font=Lucida Sans Unicode]Thank you deres5.I know about the danger of the mom using medicaid. I am actually asking of the eligibility of the baby to use medical insurance for example NICU etc.

Periwinkle:


[font=Lucida Sans Unicode]Thank you deres5.I know about the danger of the mom using medicaid. I am actually asking of the eligibility of the baby to use medical insurance for example NICU etc.

Both you and your baby are not entitled to medicaid, however,you can apply for a 6 month pay off of your accrued bills from the NICU. When you guys come back, find a means of offsetting your bills from Nigeria. All the best!

The answer is NO! If you (mother + father) are foreigners (as in NON US Citizens - not even all US citizens qualify for Medicaid, depends on several factors), your child should not receive medicaid.

If you ever get called for a US visa interview after your baby is born. They will want to see both your receipts and baby receipts.
If you cannot provide it, in majority of cases, you will be refused.

And please bear in mind, it is VERY difficult to repay Medicaid once accepted. Some people tried for over a year before they could find a way. Others cant and therefore cannot visit the US.

Some fussy border officers also ask for zero balance receipts so even if you have a long term visa, you can be turned back on that account.

Not to be preachy but logically why should one benefit from a system which we have not invested in. A foreigner has not paid US taxes, baby has never paid US taxes so why should we want to receive benefits for hard working tax paying citizens.

So sista, do not accept Medicaid. No one prays for NICU but if it happens, ask for a payment plan, negotiate a discount and start paying.

Periwinkle:


Thank you deres5.I know about the danger of the mom using medicaid. I am actually asking of the eligibility of the baby to use medical insurance for example NICU etc.

[quote author=mrsmo post=31932184]

Hi, we spent less than 30 min on d day of submission and same the following day for collection of the PP

Hello people,

Live from denver colorado now with delta airlines. though I left with air France from Nigeria. It was favour galore all the way. from checking in to immigration et all. God was faithful. Even at the connecting flight point in Paris. Although a bit of questioning like what is your purpose of visiting the US which I answered and the lady turned to say something in high level french to her partner and later asked me to follow her. She also asked how far am gone and if I have my medications with me. I answered yes and showed. afterwards she took me to the sky priority queue and I was checked in to board.

My POE was New York JFk and God took control. in fact it was oversmooth.

CBP officer; Good day ma
me: Good sir
CBP Officer: what is the purpose of your visit and how long do you plan to stay
me: childbirth and vacation, 2months
CBP Officer: what do you do in Nigeria
I told him
CBP Officer:when was the last time you visited US
I told him
CBP Officer;how long did you stay
I answered.
CBP Officer; how much do you have with you
me: 8000USD
asked me to put my fingers and stamped me till sept 2015. It was all.like 3mins o.
was so excited because I had last minute scare from my doctor. I was unable to get personalised letter from.the doctor. I guess because the denver peeps are not familiar with people coming in to birth from naija. what I had was mail correspondence between me and the financial counselor for the hospital and she also said when I come. I also had my letter of intent and my Nigeria doctors were like I should make sure I get something from the doctors which I could not get although I had the package cost I got from the hospital and the lady helped me doctors cost too. but eventually my burden of proof file didn't leave my bag.

I thank.everyone because it was the confidence I gained on the forum that helped me overcome my last minute scare.

Thanks to Tvegas and PrinceAdeAde for their help with the letter of intent.

Gracydee:
Hello people,

Live from denver colorado now with delta airlines. though I left with air France from Nigeria. It was favour galore all the way. from checking in to immigration et all. God was faithful. Even at the connecting flight point in Paris. Although a bit of questioning like what is your purpose of visiting the US which I answered and the lady turned to say something in high level french to her partner and later asked me to follow her. She also asked how far am gone and if I have my medications with me. I answered yes and showed. afterwards she took me to the sky priority queue and I was checked in to board.

My POE was New York JFk and God took control. in fact it was oversmooth.

CBP officer; Good day ma
me: Good sir
CBP Officer: what is the purpose of your visit and how long do you plan to stay
me: childbirth and vacation, 2months
CBP Officer: what do you do in Nigeria
I told him
CBP Officer:when was the last time you visited US
I told him
CBP Officer;how long did you stay
I answered.
CBP Officer; how much do you have with you
me: 8000USD
asked me to put my fingers and stamped me till sept 2015. It was all.like 3mins o.
was so excited because I had last minute scare from my doctor. I was unable to get personalised letter from.the doctor. I guess because the denver peeps are not familiar with people coming in to birth from naija. what I had was mail correspondence between me and the financial counselor for the hospital and she also said when I come. I also had my letter of intent and my Nigeria doctors were like I should make sure I get something from the doctors which I could not get although I had the package cost I got from the hospital and the lady helped me doctors cost too. but eventually my burden of proof file didn't leave my bag.

I thank.everyone because it was the confidence I gained on the forum that helped me overcome my last minute scare.

Thanks to Tvegas and PrinceAdeAde for their help with the letter of intent.

New York! New York!!! Many pleasant stories coming in from that end. Congrats

sayoberry:

I uses the one from the embassy. I think naniakay used the one from a court, but just to be on the safe side, use the embassy own. And dont go along with it. They won't collect it. It has to be after the baby is born. And the signature bof the notary must be d sane as Ur hubbys own. Intact they check the dates at the passport office.

iya Ibeji i just sent u a pm,pls reply am currently in Houston,just need to ask u few questions plsss

Hello my lovely people, has anyone given birth in New Jersey area before, it seems collection is slow here, about 6-8weeks and for other states it seems faster, please any former new jersey mama's or papa's pls chime in on how you have gone about it. Thanks all

Gracydee:
Hello people,
Live from denver colorado now with delta airlines. though I left with air France from Nigeria. It was favour galore all the way. from checking in to immigration et al.

Congrats Gracydee on ur successful poe entry. Could you please share the details of the hospital and Dr you plan on using in denver. I also sent u a pm, please respond. Thanks

Pls how many preggies have flown bA.
Pls what's the experience like and is there 34weeks reliabe?

Thank you

AyaSho:
Pls how many preggies have flown bA.
Pls what's the experience like and is there 34weeks reliabe?

Thank you

I flew wit BA. Economy has no leg room bt u can manage if u r nt on d big side. Deir food frm lagos 2 london was one funny jollof rice bt I ate cos I was hungry. Den frm london 2 phoenix d food was notin 2 write home about. So bettr load ur handbag wit biscuits, meatpie, cakes, gala etc dats wat sustained mi & ma son. Ask 4 juice per hour ooo. I tink I drank more dan 2 pack of juice as deir food no gree mi chop. 24hrs 2 ur flight u can choose ur seat 4 free. So u can choose d aisle so dat u wn't disturb anybodi. Yes deir 34 weeks is valid. I travelled @ 35. Mk sure u hv ur fit 2 fly which must nt b more dan 48hrs.

[quote author=pattyreal post=31960717]
Hummmmmm
Not really encouraging. I am about booking there flight. I am trying to get the most comfortable one atleast.
Pls any help from my fellow nairalanders.
Will be travelling in the next 2weeks.

Thank you

[quote author=AyaSho post=31962355][/quote]

I think emirates is the most comfortable airline. Same with Etihad and Qatar.
The worst is Virgin Altantic, no leg room esp if God blessed you with height.

What is your destination?

[quote author=nefertitiram

What is your destination?[/quote]

Phoenix

Hi all, please my passport expires July 2015 but I intend traveling next month. Do I get a new passport as a friend said I need to have a six months valid passport before travel?Kindly respond...

[quote author=AyaSho post=31967129][/quote]

I'll advise u use BA. I was d only black on d flight 2 phoenix frm london hence less attraction. Ma POE was phoenix & dey were very friendly.

Get a new passport before you go.

Fruitilicious:
Hi all, please my passport expires July 2015 but I intend traveling next month. Do I get a new passport as a friend said I need to have a six months valid passport before travel?Kindly respond...

Thank you...

segbas:
Get a new passport before you go.

Hi everyone,
I got a PM from one if us the other day saying she was told 1k for my same doctor @ mobap, today again another PM, different person saying 1, 100 i know it's not bad compared to other doctors , but please let's negotiate. If we dont, it will keep rising o, I am not affected as I already paid my 800, and this is probably my last bus stop. (Aka we dai close our shop , we no do again) but others are coming in behind us , let's not allow them use us.

feddy27:
Hello people, any contact of an affordable birth photographer in Houston? Please share. Thanks

i know someone. you can send me a pm

feddy27:
Hello people, any contact of an affordable birth photographer in Houston? Please share. Thanks

You can have it done at most JC penny stores.

AyaSho:
Pls how many preggies have flown bA.
Pls what's the experience like and is there 34weeks reliabe?

Thank you

I flew BA at 34 weeks. Flight uneventful. They asked for my fit to fly and took a photocopy of same. That was it.