Nogen:


I detest stealing in any form. Good name is better than silver and gold. Let's continue to shun criminality in any disguise it may come. We are Nigerians , we ain't all fraudulent! God bless us all. Amen

LadyGuinivere:
Well said Ajuju.
Have we become so insensitive of the fact that crimes are crimes? Can one not say, I'm not willing to commit a crime despite the fact that others have been doing it and seemingly nobody is hurt?
We all troop to the USs to birth because we want something better for the kids as our system hs failed us.We yearn for a system tht works. So why would we carry the 419 and Naij sharp practices to this same place we hope will be the land of milk and honey for the kids?
When will nigerians start making a good name for ourselves abi we are happy with being pulled apart for secondary inspection, extra checks, and a more rigorous visa application? Me I'm not nd that's why I take the stand that Nogen can tell her bil to go hug transformer if he is so minded.

ajujuju:

Sweety dat you dnt knw anyone whose been jailed for tax fraud doesnt mean it isnt happening.
Yes like u said... ts been goin on for years, but must we pose a blind eye to what we all know is wrong? He is trying to defraud a sytem that was put in place to protect d citizens.
Tomorrow now when they ban refunds for genuine conditions we will all cry fowl, whn we know how people have worked to beat d system.
No one has said d man would defraud his nephew n neices. Wht we r sayin is d risks are many. That d man doesnt steal dr identity doesnt mean d wrong hands cants get a hold of it. And dnt say fraudstars can forge it bcz America has sooo tried to secure d process. Most times now dz risks arise bcz smone was careless.
Yes hes a family member and truly may hv no intent of harm but if dats d case.. y is he angered by her refusal? Ts her kids. Her choicee. No one shld ever be forced to do smth dy do not want to regardless of how gud d intention.
My own 10kobo!

Epic wish all nigerians will one day think like this. Naija must be great again

cinakin:
Hi dear, I sent a pm of her contact, check your mail

Thanks alot, I got it

Received Something Awesome for you yesterday at HOTR even though I have never met you but love you muchos.

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LadyGuinivere:

Amen. Thank u sis. U brightened aa darkday for me

http://www.strike-the-root.com/3/scarmig/scarmig1.html

http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/tips/what-is-child-identity-theft/

Nef and Modath's submissions as per not applying for ssn prompted me to do a little search. Found the links above interesting. Apparently, people can wreck havoc to a child before he/she even reaches age of consent. Pls Nef throw more light on how not to get ssn for ur child. Are there forms or columns in forms which u deliberately don't fill?

bbaby84:


The bolded is enough.
While, I understand what you may be saying with depends on who its with et al, eitherway it's tax fraud end of.

I'm not saying anyone should do it, like I said it's morally wrong and fraudulent but I feel we just go to town with our imagination of the consequences.

To each their own


Meanwhile, modath / Nef....that una style was super. Good thinking

for people that don't want to apply I think there is a column to tick when filling Bc at the hospital if you want it? I guess if you leave it blank nothing will come in the mail

If I knew it wasn't compulsory to get it now, in wouldn't have gotten for them. Bia Modath and Nerf, you two no try at all. Upon all our chitchats whilst in the US, you didn't mention this part for me. E no good o.

chikos:


Thanks dear, so they did not give any letter for poe?

PM me. Let's continue offline.

cutelass:
http://www.strike-the-root.com/3/scarmig/scarmig1.html

http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/tips/what-is-child-identity-theft/

Nef and Modath's submissions as per not applying for ssn prompted me to do a little search. Found the links above interesting. Apparently, people can wreck havoc to a child before he/she even reaches age of consent. Pls Nef throw more light on how not to get ssn for ur child. Are there forms or columns in forms which u deliberately don't fill?

Lol@how not to get ssn
This thread is basically for "how to"

cutelass:
http://www.strike-the-root.com/3/scarmig/scarmig1.html

http://www.parents.com/kids/safety/tips/what-is-child-identity-theft/

Nef and Modath's submissions as per not applying for ssn prompted me to do a little search. Found the links above interesting. Apparently, people can wreck havoc to a child before he/she even reaches age of consent. Pls Nef throw more light on how not to get ssn for ur child. Are there forms or columns in forms which u deliberately don't fill?

I just didnt apply. Where there any forms to be filled? I dunno o!

After baby is born, you go to ssn office to get the number, or meet the SSN rep in the hosp. I skipped both.

For passport I put zeros, and it was accepted

Nogen:
If I knew it wasn't compulsory to get it now, in wouldn't have gotten for them. Bia Mo and Nerf, you two no try at all. Upon all our chitchats whilst in the US, you didn't mention this part for me. E no good o.

Nne Tiri, nor vex...na pure oversight...



Favoredgal .. thx my sis,maybe we would have not bothered so much but the horror story we heard dey make paranoia set in with the quickness....

I just heaved a sigh of relief when I found out it wasn't a necessity cos we have enough issue for ground, can't have another join...

My folks there still dey use scope ask me, told them I dey come for follow up, dem go wait godot taya cos even if they follow me to SSN office, will just tell the official I came for enquiries & scram.

Mmmm sigh, na wa o. Pls stand ut ground
Pls is there a way to know if someone is using ur child's SSN for tax return. I remember one of my kids own didnt arrive before i returned to Nig, only for my host to bring the envelope open. Hian. Pls is there a way to confirm if it's being used?

That is what he plans to do but we said we aren't interested . The man just dey para on the phone for almost 30 minutes say I turned it down. That he discussed with his wife before telling us. The wife was positive I was going to agree but he doubted her. He knew I wouldn't agree with it, why is he now upset? After all, wasn't that his expectation of me? I tire o![/quote]

damidamsel:
Hi all,please i have a concern which i'd love to be addressed. My trip is in a few days, however i previously had hosp & Dr correspondence wt Dr's appointment letter which i got during my trip to d US in December but i recently changed plans to a diff hosp due to proximity to accommodation(about 36mins closer than previous hosp; i am a first time mum n scared abt journeying 1hr30mins to hosp during labor) and price (saving me over $3k). However my mum got all the necessary info for me via phone (as shez based there) and general letter showing Dr & hosp cost was mailed (not emailed) to her. Bcz of this i do not have a direct correspondence wt hosp nor Dr and i do not wanna pay yet as I'll like to visit d hosp n Dr before concluding. Do you think the letter i have would suffice as proof at POE? If not,what do you suggest?

Pls il appreciate all possible advice. Tx

Hi damidamsel,
sent u an email. please respond. am headed to philly next month and wanna compare notes.

@ damidamsel

damidamsel:
Hi all,please i have a concern which i'd love to be addressed. My trip is in a few days, however i previously had hosp & Dr correspondence wt Dr's appointment letter which i got during my trip to d US in December but i recently changed plans to a diff hosp due to proximity to accommodation(about 36mins closer than previous hosp; i am a first time mum n scared abt journeying 1hr30mins to hosp during labor) and price (saving me over $3k). However my mum got all the necessary info for me via phone (as shez based there) and general letter showing Dr & hosp cost was mailed (not emailed) to her. Bcz of this i do not have a direct correspondence wt hosp nor Dr and i do not wanna pay yet as I'll like to visit d hosp n Dr before concluding. Do you think the letter i have would suffice as proof at POE? If not,what do you suggest?

Pls il appreciate all possible advice. Tx

Hi damidamsel,
sent u an email. please respond. am headed to philly next month and wanna compare notes.

I am about to book an appointment for my folks. Will they need to have a reservation from a hotel at their interview? The place of stay on their form is the hospital address.

Please advise! Any useful information will be appreciated.

ozycy:

Canada, good idea. And watch how traffic will shift to Canada if you update the house. And I guess medical care is cheaper there.

Seriously ooh, couple of weeks back I just found myself reading the the birthing in Canada thread from beginning to end and now this..... na wa oh. Is like this final journey will be Canada or...
Inshort I'm not changing my moniker again sef mtchewwwwww oakbend una try oh.

yokus:
Mmmm sigh, na wa o. Pls stand ut ground
Pls is there a way to know if someone is using ur child's SSN for tax return. I remember one of my kids own didnt arrive before i returned to Nig, only for my host to bring the envelope open. Hian. Pls is there a way to confirm !

I don't know yet. Hopefully, someone will come give the answer.

Modath, it's OK sis. This too shall pass.

TLKMama:
Received Something Awesome for you yesterday at HOTR even though I have never met you but love you muchos.

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Thank u mama! I love u scarrer oooooo! Mmuh!

Hello house,
I just got a B1/B2 Visa with my wife.
During the interview we were asked if she was pregnant and I said 'No'
But I am nursing the intention of giving birth in the States if or when she gets pregnant even though we would still go for vacation first in New York as i told them during the interview.
My question now is that if we want to give birth in the States do I have to send an email to the embassy stating my intention or just pay hospital bills and show evidence at Point of Entry?
Please advise.
Thanks

Congratulations Neks. Praise God

gravity007:
Hello house,
I just got a B1/B2 Visa with my wife.
During the interview we were asked if she was pregnant and I said 'No'
But I am nursing the intention of giving birth in the States if or when she gets pregnant even though we would still go for vacation first in New York as i told them during the interview.
My question now is that if we want to give birth in the States do I have to send an email to the embassy stating my intention or just pay hospital bills and show evidence at Point of Entry?
Please advise.
Thanks

1. If you already have a B visa, you are advised to write a Notification/Change of Intent email to the embassy(If you declared your intent to give birth in USA during your the visa interview then you don't need to send a letter to the embassy) but if you have withheld this info during the visa interview then letter of intent is not a shortcut.

Use these addresses
LagosNIV@state.gov and /or
Consularabuja@state.gov

This correspondence and the reply is carried by the traveler to the point of entry (POE)
*For the format of the said letter, kindly use the search button on top or below this page and key in the key words. You will have to search until you see the info which has been posted by several users.

@lady G,
You simply amaze one. E-hugs.
Thanks for always being you.

Please ooo mama and papa that have used WHMC, can you recommend any cheap apartment for accommodation that you have used and possibly the cost of the apartment and their location . Thanks in advance.

oyin3:
@lady G,
You simply amaze one. E-hugs.
Thanks for always being you.

Chai all this show of love is making me wanta cry! Though I need allllll the hugs more thn ever so please keep sending ooooooo! Lots of love!

Congrats, pls some quick questions.

1) did Dr f accept all ur nigerian lab results? Cos from ur breakdown u spent at 260 for lab which I think is good.

2) am also high risk preggy, is that why baby was in nicu for 3 days? Or all babies are just taken there for routine?

Thanks

neks31:
Missionary journey coming to an end oo!! God is good TBH!!
Baby arrived feb22 n doc Fagbohun was a 100 menhh even as d doc that did my previous CS did a bad job but drF showed up and out for me!!
My bills are little crazy cos it was a high risk preggy but no qulams as I'm holding my lil princess in my hands.
Dr fees high risk Cs 2560
First visit 150
Scan 150
Lab/pap smear 260
Hospital (oakbend) 3500
Nics 3days : 498
Spinal : 950
Collected d abstract BC as I can't travel to get d original one, collected baby blue pali and waiting 4 ETC! Thank God it ended in praise o!! Praying for all d mums b dads embarking on this journey, may God b with u guys xoxo!

Onlineise:
*In Daddy GO's voice* Let Someborrri shout hallelujaaaaah!!!

Hallelujah! So happy for you. Ve been looking forward to this. Kisses to ur madam.

Nne, this too must pass. Mark my words. Hugs

LadyGuinivere:

Chai all this show of love is making me wanta cry! Though I need allllll the hugs more thn ever so please keep sending ooooooo! Lots of love!

Thanks a lot house...You guys have been so helpful.

SOON if dry fish is banned, people will start shouting, na so e dey start.
Ode!!..

http://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2016/03/photos-64yr-old-ghanaian-woman.html#more

nefertitiram:


I just didnt apply. Where there any forms to be filled? I dunno o!

After baby is born, you go to ssn office to get the number, or meet the SSN rep in the hosp. I skipped both.

For passport I put zeros, and it was accepted

Nerf I'm confused o. When you're filling the former for BC, the SSN form is also given to you and it usually comes through the mail in a few weeks. You don't have to go to the SSN office for anything o. Did you just decline to sign the SSN form? Anyways, they mailed my daughter's and my nephew sent it to me intact. But I still put zeros on her passport application

favoredgal:
This tax refund thing do we know anyone it has landed into trouble really and honestly?


It's not identity theft, it's not bad debt and its it mortgaging your children's future off and all the names bring bantered around - depending on the relative in question.

A lot of people have been doing it for donkey years and the world haven't come crashing - this is from personal experience of people close to me, a lot of these kids are now adults and have moved to the USA now for school and work

I'm not saying do it because It's morally wrong and in a way fraud but let's stop painting a gory picture

Pls before anyone quotes me to preach read the paragraph above again. Thanks

Pls I have a friend d@ goes to the US yearly with h kids saying they have government money t collect for the kids.
Please is this fraud or I there rea money d government giv every year.

hey hun. Someone recently asked me if anyone is claiming taxes for my LO and explained the whole process to me. Basically they claim that the dependent child lives/lived with them and the Govt gives tax refunds for the upkeep of each dependant. They even give tax refunds for things like tithe.
It is pretty simple for me. If my LO did not/is not living with you and you were/are not paying for the upkeep of my LO then why should you explore a loop in the system to collect tax refunds for that child?
So, I decided to chat with my neighbour (nerf, the one you know...name starts with S) who recently had a baby and returned from the states.She told me that her uncle had been filing and collecting tax refunds for dependants in their family for a long time and then last year, he came to Nigeria after filing and while he was in her house, his wife called and notified him that the IRS was in their house as they had "caught him in the act"
he had to buy a one way ticket that day and got a lawyer and eventually was able to pay a huge fine and get no jail time, however he is listed as a tax offender on his record.
The United States is a huge country. The IRS cannot cross-check all applications for tax refunds, however they randomnly pick out a select few every year as "quality control" and last year, his was picked.
Case of every day for the thief, one day for the owner.
Is it Illegal for a person to claim taxes for a child s/he did not care for? YES
Do people (Americans, Nigerians, Other nationalities) do it/ YES
Do they get away with it? YES, most times
Should they do it? NO

favoredgal:


I'm not saying anyone should do it, like I said it's morally wrong and fraudulent but I feel we just go to town with our imagination of the consequences.

To each their own


Meanwhile, modath / Nef....that una style was super. Good thinking

for people that don't want to apply I think there is a column to tick when filling Bc at the hospital if you want it? I guess if you leave it blank nothing will come in the mail