modath:



I get you well, know how it works, you didn't get me, as long as the settlement will be in FX, and it has gotten on NL, it will be matter of a few short weeks...

Seems a lot of monitoring is going on, someway aomehow... Like Cash back got stopped despite it being within the POS limit..

Kikikikikiki
Hehehehehe
Buahahahahaha @ the bolded

Awon monitoring spirits

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favoredgal:


Babe, You are catching the paranoia from that other thread

Cash back was understandable, you guys were cheating the banks of the charges, but if I'm not wrong it's only Gtbank that stopped cuz I have done cash back twice in this 3 wks Iv been here

Anyhow make we dey watch....

Cash back my cash back!!!!

Money order too was also stopped...

As for catching paranoia, not at all, I saw a thread where a poster commented that "one kind of transaction" was going to be stopped cos it is/was an oversight on their path & it was indeed stopped....

As for rates manipulation?, naaahh! not buying it.. it is only loopholes I'm referring to...

nefertitiram:



Kikikikikiki
Hehehehehe
Buahahahahaha @ the bolded

Awon monitoring spirits

Na so we see am noni

@ Nogen thank u very much for all your info. i hear ur gist. thank u once more.

dyout:
@ Nogen thank u very much for all your info. i hear ur gist. thank u once more.

My gist kwa!!! Now, afraid is catching me o. Lol

na better gist nah…..

Please we just left el paso and was unable to get the birth certificate from the epcounty office, will they send it to my address i use in Dallas?

Nogen:


My gist kwa!!! Now, afraid is catching me o. Lol

Meeracle:
No ma they are 10months And yes they have started eating..

You can continue with the food like mashed potatoes, mashed beans, cereals and similac advance or you can try Nan or Aptamil . They are equally good as long as your babies are not rejecting them. All the best dear.

Chizee02:
Congrats KDK, wishing ur wife God's grace in her birthing journey. Pls I want to ask if it was this month that she went for the interview because of the exchange rate u used. What informed ur decision on that given the current exchange rate or do they have a particular rate acceptable by them at the embassy. My own budget is about $11k plus and it's more than urs in naira cos I used 250 as the exchange rate. Again how long before her interview did u get ur bank statement? Thanks

She went this month and I used statements from 3 weeks ago. They will usually check for the flow of fund into the account. I don't know how I will defend a black market rate if quizzed on it. So I stuck to the official rate as I am officially going to exchange fund irrespective of the 'wonders' these banks are performing. If you or your hubby works in certain companies, they will probably not look at your financial statements as the companies speak for you.

dyout:
na better gist nah…..

Please we just left el paso and was unable to get the birth certificate from the epcounty office, will they send it to my address i use in Dallas?

Lol. I know na. I was a 'star' in El Paso. How long did you wait? Why don't you order online. Or ask them at the County (via phone call) if it is possible to have it mailed to you in Dallas.

KDK:


She went this month and I used statements from 3 weeks ago. They will usually check for the flow of fund into the account. I don't know how I will defend a black market rate if quizzed on it. So I stuck to the official rate as I am officially going to exchange fund irrespective of the 'wonders' these banks are performing. If you or your hubby works in certain companies, they will probably not look at your financial statements as the companies speak for you.

Ok thanks a lot, my hubby is a hotelier and that's his sole biz for now. He will be sponsoring the trip though I will support with the little savings I have. He says he will get his statement few days before the interview, me I will get mine too. My salary account and that of the savings with like 6 months payslip from my office. Maybe I will also stick to ur own rate cos that 250 makes the budget so outrageous. Didn't know they don't bother abt the current rate. My interview date is 14th of next month and I was relieved to hear ur wife was heavy when she went for hers cos I will be 35wks then

Hi guys, please does anyone know any good but affordable Doctor in Charlotte North Carolina or Atlanta?

so i heard oh…… u try

i saw my baby's name on the epcountry website. I tried ordering it online via vitalchek, but not going thru. i will call the county after the hols. Thanks

Nogen:


Lol. I know na. I was a 'star' in El Paso. How long did you wait? Why don't you order online. Or ask them at the County (via phone call) if it is possible to have it mailed to you in Dallas.

shawlar:


How long have you been on processing the refund with Arik....??
I have been trying to get United to refund me a ticket for like 5 weeks now and counting....

Oh boy see me dey halla thinking say na becos na Arik!
I first contacted dem 1st Dec and got an auto reply. Went to their office this week and they say I should get my refund in 10 working days, but with all these festivities that's like second week in Jan, so am keeping my fingers crossed. Whats Delta saying?
cc yokus
cc neks31

dyout:
so i heard oh…… u try

i saw my baby's name on the epcountry website. I tried ordering it online via vital check, but not going thru. i will call the county after the hols. Thanks

You are welcome. Congrats once again dear.

jayjay4lyf:


Oh boy see me dey halla thinking say na becos na Arik!
I first contacted dem 1st Dec and got an auto reply. Went to their office this week and they say I should get my refund in 10 working days, but with all these festivities that's like second week in Jan, so am keeping my fingers crossed. Whats Delta saying?
cc yokus
cc neks31

So I can start now then.. I'm here till march so I better start now n book only return leg back to Lagos ..

Hi everyone,

I have been following the thread for a while.i am a first time mum to travel in March with a due date for end of April.

Please has anyone had a child in Atlanta e.g Piedmont hospital. Can u provide an estimate of the bill.

Also what is a notary document and how do you fo about informing the U.S. embassy of your intent to give birth with the visa issued. Thanks

Peebles23:
Great are u lord....greatly to be praised greatly to be praised father u reign...... I landed Houston ooo iah(Poe) precisely. Trying to catch rest now with my toddler will bring in full gist soon..#swollenlegcrampingbodyaches. Love this family.

So here's how it went: flew thru abj Turkish after scanning my bag d amebo security there seize my palm oil.. altho buh my Shea butter followed me oooo. Because I freezed it nd put it in a container nd then in a freezer bag. So I checked in my luggage because it's a connecting flight they asked for my fit to fly which I presented d dude said madam u for go port health ooo make we dey shure buh no need I belive u, so he collected it nd said he wld keep it for their own record which was risky for me because I don't have d copy again with faith i let it go. We took off 12:45am ride was smooth nice air hostesses nd crew they were nice nd friendly cldnt eat tho but I drink enough water, the guys didn't get tired of bringing d water lol.. Got to instanbul 6:31am they screened again checking passport nd other docs
Fastforward to iah in Houston didn't use wheelchair service because my instinct told me not to Lolz altho had cramps nd backache all thru as I was with my 24month old that likes waka waka even in d aircraft mummy legooo mummy legooo as if we can stroll around in d air the queue was terrible so buh I Sha try not to show I'm exhausted nd tired one oyibo woman kept telling me ure strong ure strong for my mind I said if only u know my efamily u go know say I no strong so it got to my turn before then i went to rest room ooo to do some kabashing nd one little voice near me kept saying amen! Mummy!!! So wen d officer asked y I'm hear I said childbirth nd Mayb vacationvhe said ok! Do u have a doc nd hospital I said yes I do told him d doc name nd hospital name nd I showed him correspondence. He now asked how I was goin to pay told him I've made full payment doctor's fee buh hospital fee is 40% paid as that is d way hospital wants buh has to b paid Before delivery.

So he asked about my toddler' passport stamps her in for 6months nd said I shld wait for further inspection I said ok.. fast forward to the inspection room pple re much nd learnt some has stayed for 3hrs I said wow!!! ND before u knew it I spent just an hour nd left those ones I met there nd in my very eyes they sent one nija mama with 3kids back ooo d woman begged nd pleaded they bluntly refused ooo nd connect her with available flight. I went to d rest room to kabash more nd as I was stepping out my name was mentioned so I took my hand luggage nd boom!! I was in the officer's front nd he asked where I was goin I said Houston he said ok for wat mam I said childbirth he said I dnt understand I said ok delivery of my baby as I'm pregnant he said he asked wat I told them at d embassy I said dsame thing he said ok, so how do u intend paying I said I've paid doc's fee nd part payment hospital fee nd that I've my credit card nd hubby will b around before delivery he then asked if my toddler was birthed here I said Nop he said can I proof it thank God I came with her birth certificate so I gave him he then typed nd typed nd typed nd asked aw much I have with me nd I said 4000$ nd then he said ok mam make shure u keep ur baby's receipts nd hold them anytime ure travelling. I nodded nd I asked is that all he said yes nd handed my passport to me stamped me for 6months too. ND I left the room went to agriculture bag wasn't searched as hubby HELP me padlock them so all my food stuffs: indomine,garri,kulikuli,iru,beans,rice,waterleaf,ugu,bitterleaf,elubo,pap, (dried)grinded dried beans,knorr chicken maggi, nd driedfish was intact. Got a super shuttle to my hotel. I've rested Enough thatz y I typed this long. Waiting to see my doc tommorow.ALL THANKS TO THIS FAMILY U GUYS ROCK!!! WITHOUT U GUYS REALLY I WNT HAVE AN IDEA OR CLUE ON THIS JOURNEY. Houston poe is not as bad as pple paint it ooo just b truthfull from embassy thatz all d rest is covered nd hold every docs it's very very important. ND Turkish airlines too re great.
.

Peebles23:

So here's how it went: flew thru abj Turkish after scanning my bag d amebo security there seize my palm oil.. altho buh my Shea butter followed me oooo. Because I freezed it nd put it in a container nd then in a freezer bag. So I checked in my luggage because it's a connecting flight they asked for my fit to fly which I presented d dude said madam u for go port health ooo make we dey shure buh no need I belive u, so he collected it nd said he wld keep it for their own record which was risky for me because I don't have d copy again with faith i let it go. We took off 12:45am ride was smooth nice air hostesses nd crew they were nice nd friendly cldnt eat tho but I drink enough water, the guys didn't get tired of bringing d water lol.. Got to instanbul 6:31am they screened again checking passport nd other . ND Turkish airlines too re great.
.

Congratulations dear.. I enjoyed every bit of it until it you gave Turkish Airlines props! Racist lots!

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

@Nogen ......ok,thanks a lot ma.

bigfido:

Congratulations dear.. I enjoyed every bit of it until it you gave Turkish Airlines props! Racist lots!

Pebbles, great you had a nice experience.... The best have their off days at times & the worst do get it right on more than a few occasions ...... but.....

Turkish ehn!! I rest my case..

Meeracle:
@Nogen ......ok,thanks a lot ma.

You are welcome. To those who have ported, beautiful Poe stories, you have got here. All the best.

Peebles23:
@Nogen,@modath@bigfido thanks for comments. But really they treated everyone equally there was this newly wedded couple in my front they are from Turkey they requested for something I think a pack bag or so nd the airhostess turned down their request ooo saying she can't give as it's for the airline. ND they were both speaking same language. ND after landin on our way to exit they asked another crew member a guy who turned them down. Mayb thatz y I said they aren't as racist as we think or they've corrected them on how to manage non citizens #thinkingoutloud.

@Nogen,@modath@burrito thanks for comments. But really they treated everyone equally there was this newly wedded couple in my front they are from Turkey they requested for something I think a pack bag or so nd the airhostess turned down their request ooo saying she can't give as it's for the airline. ND they were both speaking same language. ND after landin on our way to exit they asked another crew member a guy who turned them down. Mayb thatz y I said they aren't as racist as we think or they've corrected them on how to manage non citizens #thinkingoutloud.

Peebles23:
@Nogen,@modath@burrito thanks for comments. But really they treated everyone equally there was this newly wedded couple in my front they are from Turkey they requested for something I think a pack bag or so nd the airhostess turned down their request ooo saying she can't give as it's for the airline. ND they were both speaking same language. ND after landin on our way to exit they asked another crew member a guy who turned them down. Mayb thatz y I said they aren't as racist as we think or they've corrected them on how to manage non citizens #thinkingoutloud.

If you check Linda ikeji and this NL recently, you will see a lot of complaints about Turkish, but av noticed it's mostly on the return leg and has got to do with damaged and missing luggage.

I flew them in 2014 to NY and it wasn't a bad experience but the complaints about them nowadays is too much

I came across this news on CNN about tornadoes rendering people homeless in Dallas. http://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2015/12/27/tornado-dallas-area-mcmillian-bpr.cnn

I hope our mamas and dads there are safe.

God be with you all

jayjay4lyf:


Oh boy see me dey halla thinking say na becos na Arik!
I first contacted dem 1st Dec and got an auto reply. Went to their office this week and they say I should get my refund in 10 working days, but with all these festivities that's like second week in Jan, so am keeping my fingers crossed. Whats Delta saying?
cc yokus
cc neks31

Mine is united oh...
They are saying refunds usually take btw 4-6 weeks, that its being processed from their office in the US and that I should pls be patient etc etc etc... I just haven't been available for a while cos of work ish so I decided to let it be but immediately its 6weeks and I don't get my money, i'll go and make noise in that their office.

LI:
I came across this news on CNN about tornadoes rendering people homeless in Dallas. http://edition.cnn.com/videos/tv/2015/12/27/tornado-dallas-area-mcmillian-bpr.cnn

I hope our mamas and dads there are safe.

God be with you all

Safe Here! Tx for checking!

just tried my Gtbank card at Kroger store and did a cash back of $150 and it worked they counted $150 and gave me over the counter....as BA has refused for me to pay for my attached infant ticket in naira via Nigeria....emphasizing that i have to pay it at the airport..(where the dollar to pay..?)well that all i have to be doing till i get about $1000 for my return trip...atleast i avoid bank charges....GTbank still at 269...thot i heard naira just appreciated abit

modath:



I get you well, know how it works, you didn't get me, as long as the settlement will be in FX, and it has gotten on NL, it will be matter of a few short weeks...

Seems a lot of monitoring is going on, someway aomehow... Like Cash back got stopped despite it being within the POS limit..

@KDK, congrats to you and your wife.

But I can't see your detailed poat and budget sheet that everyone is talking about. Abi justwise has removed it. Pls I want to read the post and se the budget sheet.

For those going for visa interview lately,is Dr. Fagbohun' email and cost still valid for interview?

Thank you.

KDK:


She went this month and I used statements from 3 weeks ago. They will usually check for the flow of fund into the account. I don't know how I will defend a black market rate if quizzed on it. So I stuck to the official rate as I am officially going to exchange fund irrespective of the 'wonders' these banks are performing. If you or your hubby works in certain companies, they will probably not look at your financial statements as the companies speak for you.

Refund with arik? Hmmnn..its best you just manage to fly back with them cos the refund amt will b less than N30k.

I used them when I went to give birth. On my return,wanted to change to Virgin so I asked for a refund. They said since its voluntary,then they will charge for it and also take out taxes. When I asked how much I wil get,it was like N20 somthng and virgin ticket was like N500k. I just closed my eye and flew back with arik o and swore never to fly them again both local and int'l.

jayjay4lyf:
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As per arik ehn, i wish i cud use my 60kg wtout goin on the flight cos i cant go back with the flight, i cant stand the service, looking out for a direct flight to lagos frm houston... sm1 said i can ask for a refund for the other leg of my flight if i dont use it, pls explain how o. Mayb i can get a refund frm arik n il need to get frm whichever flight i return with.


Send a mail to arik.refunds@arikair.com or call them on +2348077791310
Am sure they'll cut one outrageous figure out and give a paltry sum
Am still processing mine so don't know what it will eventually be

Hello everyone . Good job everyone is doing God bless you all . I have been following this thread since 2013. Now I am married and just discovered I am pregnant . Been reading all pages . But I think my case is a little perculiar . I have had 2 usa visas , used the first one in 2010 while The recent one is meant to expire July 2016 . But unfortunately since last year I applied I haven't had time to use it . My due date is August 2016
1. can I renew before it expires?
2. Is it a crime not to use ur visa ?
3. Please does any one know about any affordable hospitals in Reno, Nevada.? Been searching but haven't found . Please I will be happy to recieve advices