This platform is a life saver,I must confess!
Kudos to the Pros n gurus here!
I am one of those in ghost mode and I have read through the threads to a large extent.

I also got the b1/b2 visa early in the year with wify and daughter with intention of wify to give birth in US but the vacation was what we told the VO. It is wrong! And I have learnt a lot here.

Wify is now one month pregnant and based on advice here, she and my daughter will be going to NY with Arik for 10 days vac.probably next month.

Then when she comes back we can send letter of intent later and other processes.
My concern:
1. Texas was where we told the Vo during interview for vacation, hence is there anything wrong changing it to Ny?
2. At the POE we have agreed that if questions like are you pregnant? Answer: yes, but purpose for this trip is for vacation. is the answer proper?

I will appreciate suggestions and will like to know if there is anyone in this similar situation with the intention of going to US and coming back, then plan for 2nd trip to give birth.

I am a leaner and I am willing to learn the soft way and not the hard way! Thanks

blaize777:
Please who ve United USA line.the one I saw online is automated.i need to ask dem pple returning after June 30 Wats up with dem and how one can add baby ticket and amt.

I called them as in United Houston office, they didnt know abt the stopping of flight after june 30th. They Even asked me where I got the information. Told me my ticket is valid. I just left them and started trying to get lagos office that knows what is happening, Am yet to get them cos the line is always busy.

EvaMD:

Okay @candyce thanks a lot
Here goes:
VO;good morning
Me:good morning
VO: where do you work and where have you been to?
Me:state coy name and list Ghana and Dubai as countries visited
VO:how much do you earn?
Me:states amount
VO: you want to visit Miami and Las Vegas together?
Me:my husband and I couldn't agree at one location so we intend to stay a couple of days at each and then leave from Miami
VO:continues typing on the computer and den starts to say am sorry but cannot you do not meet the requirements to qualify for a visa and attaches a blue paper with my passports and hands it over to me

Dat was in November wen we wanted to go for vacation and i most definitely wasn't pregnant den

Hmm Nne this transcript is bare o! I dey seek but I no dey find. You were Asked how much you earn but u no state am here. Anyways since I Do not know the specifics of your personal circumstances, I'll just generalise the advice. How much is it going to cost you to birth in the us? Do u have that amount? Do u have anything left in your account afterwards?
You said your MIL wants to foot your bills? Does she have a visa? Have u considered applying with her and hubby stays behind? Because I'm thinking if she's sponsoring and you will go with her statement its good to show for her to show face and establish how 'close' una dey.
Cos if she transfers within a short period to you, it may raise a red flag . Darris what I'm thinkin #infalz the bad guy's voice

colegold100:
This platform is a life saver,I must confess!
Kudos to the Pros n gurus here!
I am one of those in ghost mode and I have read through the threads to a large extent.

I also got the b1/b2 visa early in the year with wify and daughter with intention of wify to give birth in US but the vacation was what we told the VO. It is wrong! And I have learnt a lot here.

Wify is now one month pregnant and based on advice here, she and my daughter will be going to NY with Arik for 10 days vac.probably next month.

Then when she comes back we can send letter of intent later and other processes.
My concern:
1. Texas was where we told the Vo during interview for vacation, hence is there anything wrong changing it to Ny?
2. At the POE we have agreed that if questions like are you pregnant? Answer: yes, but purpose for this trip is for vacation. is the answer proper?

I will appreciate suggestions and will like to know if there is anyone in this similar situation with the intention of going to US and coming back, then plan for 2nd trip to give birth.

I am a leaner and I am willing to learn the soft way and not the hard way! Thanks

1. You may be asked about reason for the change. U simply tell them why.
2. You plan on telling the truth. There's never anything wrong in saying the truth. Last last they l be stamped in for a month

Finally in Houston for second missionary journey.. Flew Emirates with long belle and toddler son.. The flight was very long sha.. CBP story..Houstonp poe
Cbp: How long are you here for
Me:16 weeks
Cbp:.what are you here for
Me: To have my baby
Cbp:Scan ur fingers... What do u do?
Me: house wifey
Cbp: what of your husband
Me:He works with .....
Cbp: whow will help you with your toddler when the baby comes
Me: husby will come over.
Cbp:.just stand aside someone will come and get you..
(He hands over my sons blue passport) and gives mine to anoda officer for secondary inspection
Sat for like 15-20mins before getting called
Cbp: You re here to have your baby right?
Me: yes
Cbp: any doctors correspondence
Me: yea just my appointment for Thursday and cost from doctor
Cbp: ok how much do you have
Me: 6k
Cbp: I can see you paid ur previous bills so make sure you pay ur bills and don't accept any aid if not we ll cancel the visa ( In my mind I say cancel wetin abeg no prophesy negative things ontop my visa o.) Enjoy your stay.
Off to agriculture...nothing was seized they didn't even ask plenty questions... Thank God for every every... Chilling for my appointment with Dr F on Thursday...

evemama:


I called them as in United Houston office, they didnt know abt the stopping of flight after june 30th. They Even asked me where I got the information. Told me my ticket is valid. I just left them and started trying to get lagos office that knows what is happening, Am yet to get them cos the line is always busy.

My hubby cld der nig office dey said is true dat dey will put us in anoda airline yet to be decided d airline dat dey will contact us as 4 adding ticket I shld call der usa office.pls give me the number u cld .

good day ma, which hospital are you using that accepted this form A payment?

are you still staying at Katy.

NaijaMama:


My Form A got processed at Stanbic IBTC at N199/$ within 72 hours. I submitted on Wed.25th and got debited on the 26th. I was pleasantly surprised. An in-house person told me the secret is to ensure that the money is less than $5000, so I asked that my bill should be broken into 2 invoices, 1 for $4,500 and the other one should contain the bal. I submitted only the $4,500. I couldn't believe it even when I received debit alert, until I got the swift evidence. Praise God with me oh!

blaize777:


My hubby cld der nig office dey said is true dat dey will put us in anoda airline yet to be decided d airline dat dey will contact us as 4 adding ticket I shld call der usa office.pls give me the number u cld .

But they took ur husband's details. Did u buy directly from them or thru an agent? 8008648331 that houston office no I called. Pls tell me how much for baby ticket when u get them.

@ ebiv please how did you manage to travel with your toddler via Emirates?? I will be traveling alone with mine ( she's 2 toddlers in 1!) and I'm having 'nightmares' already! The airlines with shorter layover cost an arm and two legs! I hear Istanbul airport is like idumota , layover is at least 8 hours!
Make una epp me with good advice o. I don't want gbege

Hahaha! ROTFL!
Two toddlers in one... Idumota market!! Two arms and a whaattt!?
Baibee! Nor vex, I nor dey laugh you oh!
In fact I emphatise with you.
Just that you're a clown sha!

but 'zeriouzly' sha:
1. what's the difference between a KLM/Airfrance flight and the Emirates or Turkish flight?
2. If that difference is buying me a shorter layover and fewer hours in the air (after all, does toddler have her own seat? Or will be riding on your lap?) Can I manage it?
My advise is to consider smartly for the sake of your strength and peace of mind. Afterall, sometimes that money we're trying to save usually ends up as shopping money. So personally I would give up the dress/shoe/bag/baby items that the 'savings' will get me and opt for travel peace of mind... or how you see am nah?

Oya, gugurus, in case i nor make sense, over to you.

Momo13:
@ ebiv please how did you manage to travel with your toddler via Emirates?? I will be traveling alone with mine ( she's 2 toddlers in 1!) and I'm having 'nightmares' already! The airlines with shorter layover cost an arm and two legs! I hear Istanbul airport is like idumota , layover is at least 8 hours!
Make una epp me with good advice o. I don't want gbege

My sister,
Nor be shade oh! How i go dey shade you nah? Ginwa bukwa my 'fersonal ferson'? Mba nuuuu!

Ka anyi rapu agents aka, ka fa rapu kwa anyi... Before aka enwe turns to aka madu...
Me sha, I cannot come and enter God's own country, where the system works, and still sit back and not work the system.

Go ahead and plan to do it yourself, you'll be fine honey. No shaking...

ijeomaobi1:
Heheheh...@ihebb,

See new member vexing on top misrepresentation!! So how did you find this wonderful forum? Before or after? Since u heard about traveling before ur tummy shows, contunu askin those pple how they did it. U hear?

Biko just don't travel until I go and come back before u block road for others with ur different versions of stories

@nynstc,

Izz me u are giving small yabs?? It's well! . Always saw tanko's name so assumed na d way forward. Ok I've added the link to my archive sha.

I also tried their lagos office numbers but sadly none of the numbers is connecting. can you share their lagos number you have pretty pls. Also in the same shoes as you.

evemama:


I called them as in United Houston office, they didnt know abt the stopping of flight after june 30th. They Even asked me where I got the information. Told me my ticket is valid. I just left them and started trying to get lagos office that knows what is happening, Am yet to get them cos the line is always busy.

My dear traveling witha toddler isn't easy... But I understand we have to cos I can't leave my son for anybody.... Just jejely follow Emirates o.... The plane is very big and comfortable, when we got to Dubai, we showered in d bathroom and went to eat.. I allowed him play in the airport nursery so the layover went fast. When we boarded my son started his "wahala" one of the air hostess offered me anoda sit with 3 empty seats beside me, he refused to sleep on the seats just wanted to lay on my long belle( very annoying) when d crying was too much etc they came and carried him for a walk upstairs... An hour later I asked after my son( make e no b say dem don use my pikin do oil money .....) They took me upstairs,see d boy lounging in first class, sleeping on the bed peacefully with sleeping seatbelt in case of turbulence... Mhen! This children no like suffer o...( but first class sweet sha) 16 hrs journey to Houston is like10 mins! Chai anyway I jejely left him thr and went back to my economy ... When he woke up ddey brought him to me and we managed ourselves to Houston...walked round the planee etc.. he Is 21 months and they gave him kids meal... The flight was long but they were of great help.

@ ebiv please how did you manage to travel with your toddler via Emirates?? I will be traveling alone with mine ( she's 2 toddlers in 1!) and I'm having 'nightmares' already! The airlines with shorter layover cost an arm and two legs! I hear Istanbul airport is like idumota , layover is at least 8 hours!
Make una epp me with good advice o. I don't want gbege [/quote]

Nnystc:
Hahaha! ROTFL!
Two toddlers in one... Idumota market!! Two arms and a whaattt!?
Baibee! Nor vex, I nor dey laugh you oh!
In fact I emphatise with you.
Just that you're a clown sha!

but 'zeriouzly' sha:
1. what's the difference between a KLM/Airfrance flight and the Emirates or Turkish flight?
2. If that difference is buying me a shorter layover and fewer hours in the air (after all, does toddler have her own seat? Or will be riding on your lap?) Can I manage it?
My advise is to consider smartly for the sake of your strength and peace of mind. Afterall, sometimes that money we're trying to save usually ends up as shopping money. So personally I would give up the dress/shoe/bag/baby items that the 'savings' will get me and opt for travel peace of mind... or how you see am nah?

Oya, gugurus, in case i nor make sense, over to you.

Hahaha! I don't even know what to say.. she's 2 years+ oh, but the girl wahala no be here.
The reviews for airfrance re leg room and food is not encouraging ni but you're right though, what I need direly is less stress..
Thank you!

[quote author=ebiv post=46104286]My dear traveling witha toddler isn't easy... But I understand we have to cos I can't leave my son for anybody.... Just jejely follow Emirates o.... The plane is very big and comfortable, when we got to Dubai, we showered in d bathroom and went to eat.. I allowed him play in the airport nursery so the layover went fast. When we boarded my son started his "wahala" one of the air hostess offered me anoda sit with 3 empty seats beside me, he refused to sleep on the seats just wanted to lay on my long belle( very annoying) when d crying was too much etc they came and carried him for a walk upstairs... An hour later I asked after my son( make e no b say dem don use my pikin do oil money .....) They took me upstairs,see d boy lounging in first class, sleeping on the bed peacefully with sleeping seatbelt in case of turbulence... Mhen! This children no like suffer o...( but first class sweet sha) 16 hrs journey to Houston is like10 mins! Chai anyway I jejely left him thr and went back to my economy ... When he woke up ddey brought him to me and we managed ourselves to Houston...walked round the planee etc.. he Is 21 months and they gave him kids meal... The flight was long but they were of great help.

Thanks jare.. this one is almost 30 months old! She'll frustrate me ehn!
Emirates is long o, I will think about it sha. Fear dey catch me..

Hello good people,
Does anyone know of a good hospital for child birth in Bridgeport CT?

@ebiv, Congrats on your POE. Pls i want to ask how u booked ur toddlers ticket, cos now she's 21 month and she's still eligible to travel as an infant but if u are spending 16weeks she will be 2 and dat makes her a child traveller, How did u manage this? Cos when I called wakanow they told me I will book flight for my toddler as a child.

MamaTees:
I also tried their lagos office numbers but sadly none of the numbers is connecting. can you share their lagos number you have pretty pls. Also in the same shoes as you.

Anyone with useful information on this United issue should please share.I'm leaving for Houston on Saturday but my return is for July 1st and that flight is already off my confirmation on their system as I paid directly to the airline. I plan to visit their Ikeja office and their office at International tomorrow as today is public holiday to know which way forward...na wa O

Good day to all the gurus in the house, and for those who have sticked around to help others after having their babies.
I went on my first missionary journey in 2014, and got all required information on this wonderful thread, and was active till early 2015. Sometimes in Feb this year I discovered baby No 2 was on the way and I started reading again, I renewed via dropbox and was ready for them to call me cos I read @favoredgal and @lollarojo experience, surprisingly I was not called but got my visa issued after 4 working days and in this 4 days I was gathering all sorts of burden of proof to head to the embassy.
God bless u all for ur contributions.

Back to my silent mode to keep learning and gathering all necessary information.

Hello everyone, Biko as United is planning to do us strong thing after we don buy ticket. Which airline is better Arik? Delta? I am really trying not to stress myself because I decided to fly from Nig because it's a longer flight from here only for them to say this.

Querylady24:
Hello everyone, Biko as United is planning to do us strong thing after we don buy ticket. Which airline is better Arik? Delta? I am really trying not to stress myself because I decided to fly from Nig because it's a longer flight from here only for them to say this.

I just called United. They were able to put me on Lufthansa airline. You have the option to get a refund or they put you on Lufthansa.

[quote author=ebiv post=46104286]My dear traveling witha toddler isn't easy... But I understand we have to cos I can't leave my son for anybody.... Just jejely follow Emirates o.... The plane is very big and comfortable, when we got to Dubai, we showered in d bathroom and went to eat.. I allowed him play in the airport nursery so the layover went fast. When we boarded my son started his "wahala" one of the air hostess offered me anoda sit with 3 empty seats beside me, he refused to sleep on the seats just wanted to lay on my long belle( very annoying) when d crying was too much etc they came and carried him for a walk upstairs... An hour later I asked after my son( make e no b say dem don use my pikin do oil money .....) They took me upstairs,see d boy lounging in first class, sleeping on the bed peacefully with sleeping seatbelt in case of turbulence... Mhen! This children no like suffer o...( but first class sweet sha) 16 hrs journey to Houston is like10 mins! Chai anyway I jejely left him thr and went back to my economy ... When he woke up ddey brought him to me and we managed ourselves to Houston...walked round the planee etc.. he Is 21 months and they gave him kids meal... The flight was long but they were of great help.

Nne you just gave me hope! I've been having palpitations about how to travel alone with my son. The boy is so active that people keep asking me if I gave him a sugary snack. Abeg did you book your child as an infant (lap) or as a toddler (his own seat)?

[quote author=Momo13 post=46105399][/quote]

Hey dear,

Have you tried distracting her with a tablet and all their kids videos? That's partly what saved me on this trip with my son. I also flew Emirates and the stress no be here. Didn't buy a seat for him cos to me na waste of money. For one thing toddlers are clingy and would rather stress you and hug you and sleep on your chest and for another, there's always an empty seat I can use on the flight jare. ( I generally pick my seat shortly after getting the ticket then monitor the flight seating till the day of the flight, if someone picks a seat beside me, I ask at the counter during check in whether there's an empty seat I can use so I don't stress other passengers haha! Works everytime.)

So charge your tablets and load kids educative videos on it. Additionally use the inflIght entertainment to distract her, they have a lot of kids shows on ICE.

If you choose to go on this flight try to sleep well ahead of the flight and make sure the moment you get off the plane for your layover you try to get your toddler to play. Run around and all that cos it'll make the second leg easier for you.

TheLeakyTribe:


Hey dear,

Have you tried distracting her with a tablet and all their kids videos? That's partly what saved me on this trip with my son. I also flew Emirates and the stress no be here. Didn't buy a seat for him cos to me na waste of money. For one thing toddlers are clingy and would rather stress you and hug you and sleep on your chest and for another, there's always an empty seat I can use on the flight jare. ( I generally pick my seat shortly after getting the ticket then monitor the flight seating till the day of the flight, if someone picks a seat beside me, I ask at the counter during check in whether there's an empty seat I can use so I don't stress other passengers haha! Works everytime.)

So charge your tablets and load kids educative videos on it. Additionally use the inflIght entertainment to distract her, they have a lot of kids shows on ICE.

If you choose to go on this flight try to sleep well ahead of the flight and make sure the moment you get off the plain for your layover you try to get your toddler to play. Run around and all that cos it'll make the second leg easier for you.

Thank you! May your days be long and your pot of wisdom never dry. May God continue to bless you. You just saved me plenty money

Lajoie33:



Thank you! May your days be long and your pot of wisdom never dry. May God continue to bless you. You just saved me plenty money

Haha! You're most welcome

@theleakytribe thanks for the loaded info! Really I didn't know that was possible ke!@ booking
How's that done by the way? #covers face as I no sabi make I ask
Meanwhile I hope there's enclosed space for that running around? My pikin fit pick race enter road!

Was your son 2 Years at the time?

Momo13:
@theleakytribe thanks for the loaded info! Really I didn't know that was possible ke!@ booking
How's that done by the way? #covers face as I no sabi make I ask
Meanwhile I hope there's enclosed space for that running around? My pikin fit pick race enter road!

Was your son 2 Years at the time?

Just use the booking confirmation number and your surname to manage the booking on their website. This is best done shortly after you book, it gives you the option to choose seats. For both flights choose seats that no one else is beside you yet then start to monitor. It helps to be as close as possible to the restroom so keep this in mind.

That's why I said you should sleep well ahead of the flight cos you may need to play with her and run small.

He was 21 months at the time.

Hello,
Please I have a question. Been watching on CNN about this flooding that is going on. Please for those using oakbend, or those in Richmond, is that area affected? Please those in Houston should update us.

I bot one way ticket for him, when returning i 'll buy another one way ticket.. it's cheaper that way for me..


Congrats on your POE. Pls i want to ask how u booked ur toddlers ticket, cos now she's 21 month and she's still eligible to travel as an infant but if u are spending 16weeks she will be 2 and dat makes her a child traveller, How did u manage this? Cos when I called wakanow they told me I will book flight for my toddler as a child.[/quote]

@Lajole I booked him as an infant o... But they gave him kids meal, fruit cup etc. You just need to ask nicely.

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Please share with me as well