₦airaland Forum

Blaw70:
Hello, the fee is for both virginal and cs d extra fee U would pay is d anaesthesia which is usually 1000$ or less depending on d doctor and how u can bargain with him. U wuld need a family doctor to refer you to her lemme know if u want the no of family doctor I used he charged me 100$. All the best

hamddy:
hello the specialist, justwise, hotstepper, the other gurus and canada residents

I recently heard an info from a Canadian gynae but he said that he would also ask and get back to me. He said that he heard from some of his colleagues that canada is trying to stop citizenship by birth.

Can you please help check the authencity of this information.

Also i am already 7 weeks pregnant. Which option is better to apply through, online or Paper route. i was denied a study permit in November but right now i am hoping to apply for visit visa as a family.

Thanks.

Hotstepper:
No

Geeagu:
Hi I’ve read through the pages and I just have a few questions if anyone could help please?

- at point of entry, would one need to show any proof of communication with Dr to at least show expected cost of delivery and all?
In my head I’m thinking even if I had 1M dollars, how would the officer know that’s sufficient. Sorry if I’m being thick, just trying to avoid any embarrassment. The Dr says I don’t need communication from him but any advice from an experienced person will be very much appreciated.

Not sure if it’d make any difference but I’d be coming from England.

Thanks to everyone who’s been actively helping us all out. God bless x

dserious:
@ Hamddy...I think hotstepper means its not true....

My opinion, its always been a subject of discussion in the US and Canada to stop the outright citizenship at birth thingy but no strong directions have ever been made. If they want to end it, I don't think it will happen instantly. I believe there will be strong deliberations at the senate/house of parliament before they take a decision...

This thread is getting too cold o, people please lets share our experiences.....

I was at the verge of making payment today for my US birthing when i received a mail from VFS that my Canadian application is ready...i quickly ran to lekki to pick up, and glory to God i was given the visa. I had given up already cos I applied late and they held my application for 2months....so its change of plans for me cos Canada is my first choice

So now, im super-excited and super-confused cos i dont even know where to start.....@hotstepper, the specialist, anyone in the house...please i need your help o....from what I've read so far i'm open to doing Toronto or Oshawa. The only problem is that I plan to travel by this month end and I will be 36weeks. No accomodation plans, nothing....

Anyone that can help with any info, kindly reachout.....thanks so much

dserious:
@ Hamddy...I think hotstepper means its not true....

My opinion, its always been a subject of discussion in the US and Canada to stop the outright citizenship at birth thingy but no strong directions have ever been made. If they want to end it, I don't think it will happen instantly. I believe there will be strong deliberations at the senate/house of parliament before they take a decision...

This thread is getting too cold o, people please lets share our experiences.....

I was at the verge of making payment today for my US birthing when i received a mail from VFS that my Canadian application is ready...i quickly ran to lekki to pick up, and glory to God i was given the visa. I had given up already cos I applied late and they held my application for 2months....so its change of plans for me cos Canada is my first choice

So now, im super-excited and super-confused cos i dont even know where to start.....@hotstepper, the specialist, anyone in the house...please i need your help o....from what I've read so far i'm open to doing Toronto or Oshawa. The only problem is that I plan to travel by this month end and I will be 36weeks. No accomodation plans, nothing....

Anyone that can help with any info, kindly reachout.....thanks so much

dserious:
@Hotstepper, The Specialist, Olalacious please could you kindly dm or email me please if you dont mind......I have been trying to email you through your profile but its not going, i dont know why.....please im begging o...

dserious:
Thanks
hi going by your explanation about budget sheet does that mean you did state in your application your true intent (BIRTHING)....
Olalacious.....please anyone that can help with accommodation in Brampton area should kindly dm me. I'm looking for a one bedroom apartment; i'm also willing to share two/three bed with other mommas. The ones I have found so far are too expensive.

@Geeagu, let me attempt to respond to your question based on readings from the thread.....I think the onus is on you to convince the CBP officer that the money you have on you would be sufficient for the trip. You can explain to them that you have contacted several doctors and have made up your mind to use Dr XYZ, stating the fees for his service and the hospital costs (you can actually get this info by calling doctors office). Since most of the doctors don't send emails, be sure to have the name, address and phone number of the doctor you would be using. If you have already secured an appointment with the doctor, it makes it better - just tell them that.

Another very useful info I got from Nairaland is the budget sheet, I believe it helped in securing my visas; I also plan to use it at POE. Draw up a well written budget sheet with proof of funds/cash or card, I believe that would be sufficient.

I don't know if it will make any difference coming from the UK cos that our green passport never helps. I suggest you use a purely UK airline not Virgin and BA as they usually have a good number of Nigerians connecting from Lagos.

All the best and God help us.....

ihedioramma:
This my e-mail address, ihedioramma@yahoo.ca

Olalacious:
Hello my people,

LONG POST ALERT!!!

Weldone and thanks to everyone keeping this thread alive

I don dey read this thread for the past two weeks (from page 1 oh), in fact the page is permanently opened on my browser and i just keep reading in my spare time plus taking a lot of screenshots for future reference
Like someone said, this thread should be a taking and also giving back thread (Not only taking without sharing your experience), I will start sharing my experience as it goes and will keep on updating as I progress on this journey.

In 2015 I applied for US tourist visa and got a 2year entry. At POE in US told CBP i was also going to have my baby in the US along with the vacation. Baby came, all bills paid got zero balance from doctor and hospital. Fast forward to 2017, myself and hubby wanted to renew the visa, VO said why didnt we declare in the first interview that we wanted to have baby in the US. Told the VO that the initial VO who interviewed us did not ask any question on that and the plan was only to visit. He would have any of our story. Long story short, he denied us the visa.

Then I decided to try the Canada route. Read this forum like crazy to understand how to go about the application especially when you have been denied a US visa. After a lot of reading and digesting, myself and hubby summoned courage to apply for the TR visa. Plan was that we would travel for a visit in December as a tourist and then use that opportunity to see if we could scout for a doc/Gynae/settle accommodation plans etc and then next year when baby is due will travel for child birth. We submitted the application (via Paper route) went to VFS to submit all the requested supporting docs. This was on 22nd Oct. Exactly 10 calendar days after submitting the application, hubby got a call from the Canada embassy. Basically he was asked for the reason why we were refused a US visa. He then clearly explained to the Canadian VO that we were not no sufficient ties back home. He also mentioned that we had our baby there as well but all the bills were paid in full. Apparently the Canadian embassy had also called the US embassy people to find out why we were not given the visa but they did not give any convincing answer to the Canadian embassy hence the reason the Canadian embassy called us to find out further. Also during the convo, the Canadian VO then asked my husband if I was currently pregnant. My husband said yes and that we plan to also have the baby there next year but the reason for the initial visit was for tourism. The Canadian VO was like it is not illegal or a crime to go to Canada to give birth. If you have sufficient fund to cover it, you would most likely be given. They even called my husband’s company HR manager to confirm if salary certificate which we provided was correct (no be small thing).

Long story short, he told us to send receipts of our medical bills in the US as well as the refusal document which was received from US embassy. We sent all the details to him and even put the US hospital and doctor’s contact info to call them if they have any doubts. Exactly one week after sending all the details, we received a mail from the Canadian embassy to come and drop our passports. Got our passports back today. Mine stamped Multiple entry till 2021 hubby till 2019 as passport expires in 2019.

My peace of mind is that I have clearly declared to the VO that I would be giving birth so I no get fear for POE issues.
In my opinion, Canada Embassy processes your VISA in a fairer manner than US. They take time to review your documents properly and then make a decision based on that. But US ehn, its like before you even show up at the embassy, they have already made a decision without checking your docs..

Now unto the next stage of preparation, Accommodation /OB GYN/Hospital to use. As I no get family for Canada, Ontario will be my best bet as I can see from people’s review on this thread that it seems to be a relatively less expensive to birth there. I will start contacting the hospitals and docs now.

@Hotstepper, please help a sister out. How can you assist with accommodation options available and which city do you recommend I stay in (Brampton or Toronto)? Which is easier to move around in? Do you have anyone I can contact in arranging accommodation for a 2 month period. Also I have contacts of Dr Ayodele and Dr Abou of Brampton hospital and I have the Dr Grace contact of humber river. I just need to understand if I should call the doctor first or the hospital first or do I have to first get a Family Doctor who will then refer me to the hospital/Doctor. As I don’t have family doctor, please help if you can refer me to someone. Thanks a lot and look forward to your feedback.

Any other preggy mama bound for Ontario around April/May 2018 who doesn’t mind sharing accommodation? I need to plan this waka well in advance.

Thanks a lot to everyone and wishing every mama out there a safe one!!!

hermosa:
hello everyone! just wanted to give God the glory for the birth of my baby boy and also give you the breakdown of what i spent here in Ontario.
i had my baby at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa,
cost:
per night: 2500
Dr: 1600.88
Baby per night: 600
went to a Walk in clinic to get baby checked out. cost: 100 CAD
Birth Cert (long and short forn, premium service): 120
PASSPORT (TO GET IT PROCESSED within 10 working days): 77. normal processing fee is 57 CAD i believe
passport photograph for 2 copies: 17 CAD
NAIJA TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: 100
no stress test (pre baby): 300
TRANSPORTATION AND LIVING: stayed with relation so free
diabetes test (try and do it in naija): i think it was less than 30 CAD. can't remember
if there's anything else i remember i'll put it here.

Olalacious:
Hello house
Just wanted to share my update....

I called the office of Dr Grace of Humber River yesterday and what i was told was they do not take cash payment anymore that i have to have get the OHIS /Health card when i am in canada before i can book appointment with them. Was a lil surprised as i though they attended to international patients as well as Hotstepper had earlier recommended.

I also called Dr kayode's office and got below Quote
3500 CAD (Dr's charge which which covers all hospital visits till delivery, the actual delivery and one post parturm visit at 6 weeks)
2000 CAD for one night in Hosital for Mother
600 CAD for one night for Baby

Does anyone has any other Doctor of Humber River that i can contact to check prices also before i finalize.

@TheSpecialist can you share your Oshawa doctor's name or contact?

dserious:
Thanks Olalacious.....please anyone that can help with accommodation in Brampton area should kindly dm me. I'm looking for a one bedroom apartment; i'm also willing to share two/three bed with other mommas. The ones I have found so far are too expensive.

@Geeagu, let me attempt to respond to your question based on readings from the thread.....I think the onus is on you to convince the CBP officer that the money you have on you would be sufficient for the trip. You can explain to them that you have contacted several doctors and have made up your mind to use Dr XYZ, stating the fees for his service and the hospital costs (you can actually get this info by calling doctors office). Since most of the doctors don't send emails, be sure to have the name, address and phone number of the doctor you would be using. If you have already secured an appointment with the doctor, it makes it better - just tell them that.

Another very useful info I got from Nairaland is the budget sheet, I believe it helped in securing my visas; I also plan to use it at POE. Draw up a well written budget sheet with proof of funds/cash or card, I believe that would be sufficient.

I don't know if it will make any difference coming from the UK cos that our green passport never helps. I suggest you use a purely UK airline not Virgin and BA as they usually have a good number of Nigerians connecting from Lagos.

All the best and God help us.....

Lhimeet:
Good day,please I want to know if Canada visa lottery is out? ...Anyone with any info ? Will duly appreciate...Thank You

sassyboochic:
Does Canada gave visa lottery? Make use of google na

Lhimeet:
You too find me reach here..Have got answers already...Thank You

sassyboochic:
no vex... whats the answer please

Lhimeet:
CAPITAL NO!

hermosa:
hello everyone! just wanted to give God the glory for the birth of my baby boy and also give you the breakdown of what i spent here in Ontario.
i had my baby at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa,
cost:
per night: 2500
Dr: 1600.88
Baby per night: 600
went to a Walk in clinic to get baby checked out. cost: 100 CAD
Birth Cert (long and short forn, premium service): 120
PASSPORT (TO GET IT PROCESSED within 10 working days): 77. normal processing fee is 57 CAD i believe
passport photograph for 2 copies: 17 CAD
NAIJA TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: 100
no stress test (pre baby): 300
TRANSPORTATION AND LIVING: stayed with relation so free
diabetes test (try and do it in naija): i think it was less than 30 CAD. can't remember
if there's anything else i remember i'll put it here.




Dear Hermosa,please can you get me the name and contact of the doctor..