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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 5:12pm On Jan 31, 2018

AroOkigbo:
40 minutes drive is like Lagos to Ibadan though on a good road. That's more than $40 uber ride (to and fro) each time you visit your doctor. And on the day of LABOUR?
You may need to explore Northridge when you get there...there may be closer and nice facilities and doctors there.

Lagos to Ibadan 40 minutes.. only a F1 car can make that trip.

40 minutes is not too bad if thats what you have. Remember traffic and others is part of this 40 minutes so not bad.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 4:12pm On Jan 30, 2018

ugoguchy:
i got vo;how long will u be there for me: 80days out was walking on the air,i really thank God...

Congrats Ugochy.. Congrats

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 9:38pm On Jan 21, 2018

Brownshoogah:
Hello @julzz

Does this mean that immigration will let you pass through to the hotel via the walk way without hassle?

This should help

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/transit-visa

Travel › Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Ramj: 8:39pm On Jan 21, 2018

post=64374995:
yh. I’m thinking the stop over is gonna be too long. Thinking of visiting some Eiffel Tower in Paris during the long lay over. Or I can’t leave the airport?

Bro in France without Schengen Visa you can't leave the airport oo.

those stop overs ate pretty long.

are there no flights with less stop over.

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Travel › Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Ramj: 8:37pm On Jan 21, 2018

OmoluabiBigsam:
Please I need urgent advise.
I applied to attend a seminar in Las Vegas but could not make it in December due to work pressure.
Now, I am set to attend another in Atlanta organised by same Establishment but different subject matter.
Someone said I must first visit the location or state indicated in my visa application?
Pls advise urgently.

As @seyewest said. you are good to go. just have relevant documents and accommodation.

be ready to answer if asked why you didn't attend the first conference.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 8:29pm On Jan 21, 2018

Springdance:
Also try airbnb.com, type Walter carrington in the search

AirbnB in Nigeria... please be sure of this option. Anyone

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 8:29pm On Jan 21, 2018

Springdance:
Also try airbnb.com, type Walter carrington in the search

AirbnB in Nigeria... please be sure of this option. Anyone

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 7:34pm On Jan 21, 2018*

hello Mamas and Papas that have used SouthWest Airline in the US

I have a questions about their baggage policy, the 2 free bags that they allow is it 50lbs each or both bags not more than 50lbs.

***modified***

We got it answered 2 bags 50lbs (22.68kg) each.

thanks all

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 10:25pm On Jan 20, 2018

beautyuche:
Hi this price is lovely however every time I try to book a flight on delta it keeps giving me an error message how do I over come this?

Please help. My destination is houston from lagos departure 28 Feb arrival 5th may. Qatar air seem good but for the long layover.

Thanks

Yeah Qatar provides complimentary hotels but it's not applicable for Promo tickets.

You can call their Nigeria office to double check or send am email to this

NB: All Complimentary Hotel (STPC) request must be sent to losstpc@ng.qatarairways.com hence request may not be processed.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 10:22pm On Jan 20, 2018

dora2007:
Someone said they give accommodation when there's a long layover. Ever heard of that or anyone with experienced such as this?

[q1uote author=beautyuche post=64363834]

Hi this price is lovely however every time I try to book a flight on delta it keeps giving me an error message how do I over come this?

Please help. My destination is houston from lagos departure 28 Feb arrival 5th may. Qatar air seem good but for the long layover.

Thanks

the calling Delta Airline Nigeria office. they should be able to assist.
Some of these US airlines don't allow Payment via Naija card. hence the error

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 12:15am On Jan 20, 2018

Finally Ramj Mrs was past POE and went to pick her bags to exit the airport. Lo and behold My Darling wifey saw her fast bag graciously carried it off the carousel, sat on it waiting for the second bag. 5 minutes became 10 and 10 became 15 minutes yet no bag. The devil is a liar after all these bag must not miss oo.
She was set to go and complain before deciding to go to the other side alas here was bag number 2.
the bag had been dropped by someone else and DW was sat down waiting for a bag that was waiting for her. hehehehehe I won't blame her too tired to be running about. Preggy Mamas would know better.

So she wheeled the cart to the next officer who directed her to Agric, the officers in Agric where nicer. They asked what she had - egusi, ofada rice, beans, yam flour, agalumo and the list goes on.. they carried the bag for scanning . bag one scaled through without hassle, no food in it. At the other end bag 2 'the foodie' was opened, Ofada rice was confiscated and guess what the juicy 'agbalumos' were also arrested.

She left with others into the cold snowy and windy NYC from where the onward journey to the much colder Chi-town continues.

It was sometimes tumultuous but All Glory to God. The missionary journey has reached the beginning of its end.

Lesson number 3: Agric: somethings might be taken smile over them and enjoy what you have left.
Meats, fruits, fresh dairies are a no-no.
Pack your food items in transparent zip-lock bags and the dried version of food items have greater chance of crossing in with you.

Safe delivery to all awaiting Mamas....

Remember it's pretty pretty cold if you are coming up north so Mamas and Papas be well kitted.

Thanks and God bless us all

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 11:32am On Jan 19, 2018

So Ramj Mrs' story continues

At Hamad Intl airport, after the usual screening while she was about to checked in she was directed to their US Official/Rep.

The Officer in Doha asked her the follow
Rep: Are you expecting?
DW: Yes
Rep: Where would you be having your baby
DW: Chicago
Rep: When is your EDD
DW: she replied
Rep: So that means you did not know you were pregnant before you applied
DW: No i wasn't pregnant when I applied.
Rep: Do you know you are entitled to Medicaid but you should not accept it. The hospital might try to convince you to accept it.
DW: Yes I do
Rep: How much do you have with you
DW: Huite mille $
Rep: Would that be enough
DW: Yes and additionally Ramj would be coming with more if needed.
Rep: okay
And off She went... A long but enjoyable 14 hours flight to the cold and snow JFK.

Part 2
Qatar airways flight QR 703 landed about 7:40am NY time.
After using the self check machine DW joined the queue with 4 people ahead of her. The CBP was pretty quick but as it got to her turn a new guy just arrived and to him she was directed.

CBP: You are expecting an American Citizen right?
Yes
CBP: what benefits are we giving you
Better healthcare and dual citizenship
CBP: who is your service provider
None I am self paid
CBP: you must have a service provider someone sponsoring you
I have no service provider, I am self paid

CBP: how much do you have with you
+++
CBP: Would that be okay and also for anaesthetic

DW: My bill is not up to this amount I have with me and my husband is coming with more if needed

CBP types for a while packs her documents and said follow me ..... To the inner room

In the inner room were 3 other officers and another Secondary inspection candidate a guy.

One of them said all these people coming for benefits. DW was getting scared at this point but she sat and waiting and praying

Wife was called and the guy asked what documents do you have for me

She gave him the burden of proof and he just counted it like money and said this does not hold anything - (Yeeepaaa A while NL inspired Burden of proof does not hold anything ) and returned the documents. DW was really scared at this point plus the guy didn't check it

Wife dey pray silently... which kind trouble be this.
Finally the questioning started

CBP: Is this your first baby
Yes
CBP: Who are you staying with
So so
CBP: Who is he to you
My husbands in law

CBP: Are you married
Yes

CBP: You came here last May
Yes
CbP: With who
My husband

CBP: Was it just 2 of u ( all this with a straight face and all the while just shaking his head like you don enter am today)

Yes

CBP: what do you do
I work at so so
CBP2 : what of your husband
He works as so so as soso
After all these ...... Glory to God

He took the stamp and GBAM....

Wife said thank you like 3 times the guy just lock up no response.
Either way God don do am you can keep the response.

All in all we give Glory to God for the safe passage.

Lesson Number 2 - Pray and be prepared irrespective of POE this was JFK...

It was tense hearing her testimony But in all don't panic, you have done nothing wrong, it's not easy but be bold and courageous then let your response Be Be consistent with the info you provided in your application and have details of precious entries if applicable.

Off to pick her bag to agric and the story still continues ...

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 10:50pm On Jan 18, 2018

okoji:
Houston
Travel dates June 16th to Aug 25th(flexible dates)

LOS to IAH 452k Qatar

ABV to IAH 569k Delta

check Travelstart.com.ng

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 10:05pm On Jan 18, 2018

After months of preparations the D-day was here. Mrs Ramj and I got to the airport early enough to ensure early check in. And that's where the drama started.

We had done the 'needfuls'. We sent the Qatar airways MEDIF to losreservation@ng.qatarairways.com .

While she was waiting to be checked in her passport was collected to confirm the
MEDIF form was processed .

Next she was called to the Qatar airways office, I followed her and on getting there the story started. We didn't see your medical certificate form in the documents you sent. Immediately we opened the email correspondence. Initially wifey didn't send the medical certificate with the MEDIF form but she got a reply to send t and she sent both documents again.
As God would have it the lady who replied the first email was the one on seat.
She checked the system saw the second email and also confirmed that the email was received but "whoever" received it didn't process it.

To pile the matter on their head Ramj Mrs called that day and was told if she doesn't get any response from them that means she is cleared to fly .

And that was what happened when the missing document was not sent she got an email from them to resend which she did. After resending it we got only the generic response. To ensure we do our own due diligence we even tried calling the day before the flight but we were put on hold with no response for several minutes and we tried several times. But from the initial phone call we felt good to go.

Finally the lady was like what are we going to do now that no flight till next 6 days. My wife was direct and I don't think I ever saw her like that. We can't pay for your own error and she is not ready to miss this flight.
The lady left us and after much 'consultations' the matter was resolved locally. We were directed to Port Health, they did their assessment and gave us their certificate.
Off we went, DW was checked in and there was still enough time for a very emotional farewell.... ��

And off she went...... a 9hr+ flight to Doha and 2 hrs stop over....... Followed by a mini interview by a US official before boarding the onward journey to JFK Terminal 7.

To be continued....

Lesson Number 1 - Qatar airways is very strict with the MEDIF form and medical certificate being sent at least 2 days before your flight.

And when you do that make sure you get a response that it has been processed at least 2 days before your flight.

If not because this was their own error I bet you wifey would not have been allowed to fly.

Please call and email and call till you get a response even after sending the Forms. To be forewarned is to be ......

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 12:49pm On Jan 18, 2018

okoji:
What tickets are you using? Cheapest tickets for my dates so far around N500k.

where r you going and what are your dates

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 12:08pm On Jan 18, 2018*

Ramj Mrs safely tuck from the cold of the US after a wonderful and eventful trip from LOS to DOH to JFK... and Chi next
Details coming soon

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Nairaland General › Re: LASEMA Rescues Woman Trapped In Mud Under Third Mainland Bridge by Ramj: 12:05am On Jan 18, 2018

Lagos is advancing

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 5:17pm On Jan 13, 2018

litylity55:
Hello house, Pls help for this info. For a family flying delta from. Lagos to Houston, will they poe in Atlanta or Houston. And if it's Atlanta how is the experience like. DW is going for child birth in Houston but we booked delta. Thanks.

POE would be Atlanta, just be well prepared that's the secret to all POEs.
Favour all the way in Jesus name

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 5:13pm On Jan 13, 2018

Zeenayah:
Morning everyone.

Pls I am looking for accommodation (1 or 2 bed flat) in downtown Chicago for a month or 6 weeks.

Would appreciate your help.

Anyone flown Qatar to JFK recently with the 2 HR layover in doha? Any immigration questions in Doha? Pls share your experience.
Thanks.

Airbnb.com is the answer. Check the host review for guide and also note you can negotiate further.

2017 flew Qatar airways and no questioning. No CBP post station at Doha airport. if their is any it shouldn't be anything out of the ordinary.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 10:36am On Jan 13, 2018

this info is for budget Flight hunters Turkish Airlines , Qatar Airways are eye catching now. Los to JFK, ORD are sub 360k.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 11:03pm On Jan 11, 2018

Ramj:
Nice airline I must confess and Hamad Intl Airport in Doha is beautiful. In-flight experience was great and really nice and recent movies to enjoy.
Food is nice. They don't serve local hehehehehe if you get what I mean but I am sure you would get something to eat.

Layovers can vary so check and choose the shortest. usually one leg tends to be longer.
in all I give them a 5 star

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 11:01pm On Jan 11, 2018

dora2007:
HAVE YOU HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WITH QATAR AIR?
IS THE HOTEL FOR LAYOVER AUTOMATIC?
ANY SPECIAL ADVICE FOR 1ST TIME USERS?

uote author=Ramj post=64080984]Qatar airways to US is pretty cheap right. About 358k.
Mamas over to you.

Nice airline I must confess and Hamad Intl Airport in Doha is beautiful. In-flight experience was great and really nice and recent movies to enjoy.

Layovers can vary so check and choose the shortest. usually one leg tends to be longer.
in all I give them a 5 star

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 10:58pm On Jan 11, 2018

dora2007:
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HAVE YOU HAD ANY EXPERIENCE WITH QATAR AIR?
IS THE HOTEL FOR LAYOVER AUTOMATIC?
ANY SPECIAL ADVICE FOR 1ST TIME USERS?

uote author=Ramj post=64080984]Qatar airways to US is pretty cheap right. About 358k.
Mamas over to you.

it's not applicable for promo tickets. in case of promo tickets you can use their lounge for about $30 I think if u have extensive lay over.

but for others non-profit tickets you will get it.

You can call their office to confirm 012798888

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 10:52pm On Jan 11, 2018

ladeonas:
wow really
pls send the url

Just Google Qatar airways or you can book on travelstart.com.ng or wakanow.com

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 10:19pm On Jan 10, 2018

Qatar airways to US is pretty cheap right. About 358k. Mamas over to you.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 11:06pm On Jan 05, 2018

Babatwi:
Congrats!
I must commend you for your support,because if you had discouraged her after the 2nd refusal,she would have given up,you were her main source of encouragement.Your story shows that determination and perseverance pays.

I agree. Husbands stand by your wives. Lesson number 1

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 11:05pm On Jan 05, 2018

afrobrown2000:
she called and told me about her transcript...i just said do you really want to give birth in US she said yes but she isnt looking at the computer.can i have your husband visa page..She now said Why did

Whaooo jaw dropping testimony. Glory to God

Travel › Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Ramj: 10:00pm On Jan 05, 2018

nigeriainfo:
hello@oga seye. please I will be visiting U.S soon. my question is can I drive with Local driver Licence issued here in Nigeria? or i should get international driver licence here before leaving Nigeria? I wish to drive ooo. @oga seye. please I will be visiting U.S soon. my question is can I drive with Local driver Licence issued here in Nigeria? or i should get international driver licence here before leaving Nigeria? I wish to drive ooo pls advise and other gurus can contributes

It all depends on the state you are going to. Some states permit you to drive with Naija licence, some Intl drivers licence. so Find out and enjoy your stay

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Travel › Re: U.S Visit: Port Of Entry Interview/stories. by Ramj: 9:58pm On Jan 05, 2018

coldsummer:
MY OWN PORT OF ENTRY EXPERIENCE - Very Disappointing

I went out to buy a sim card yesterday o, the guy says $40. I paid and he said they were doing a promo so I was entitled to a phone. Na the phone i dey use browse since o. A cute Samsung phone looking like an iPhone 7.

[b]People here are randy sha! chaaaaiii everywhere you go, someone is very willing

Bros e thank God for your POE.
Na that your $40 phone interest me. Buy one for the boiz. Enjoy your holiday man.

Cheers and enjoy the cold. Mr SummerCold

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Travel Ads › Re: Flight Fare by Ramj: 6:26pm On Jan 05, 2018

Any LOS - JFK flight promos around the corner...
18/02 to 14/03

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Ramj: 6:33pm On Dec 24, 2017

Forza this thread

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by Ramj: 7:35pm On Dec 23, 2017

OnJosh1:
So grateful to GOD for HIS faithfulness.

Flew Emirates from Lagos to Dubai to Houston at 35 weeks plus. Gave them Fit to Fly from Dr. Didnt go to Port Health and I wasn't asked for Port Health Report. Requested for wheel chair from Lagos (Had been stressed over the past four days before my flight, needed to slow down) and it was the smartest move ever...no stress at all all through to Houston.

Flight crew experience: Emirates crew Dubai to Houston were nicer than Lagos to Dubai. But the Lagos to Dubai guys weren't so bad sha...

Food: Food was fair... I'm not much of a continental eater so I was just eating bread, croissant and water. The jollof rice from Lagos to Dubai: it is well, hunger did not allow us have choice � The Dubai to Houston lunch was not for me. I just thank GOD for bread and butter ��

Entertainment: Mixed feelings on this... expected to see recent movies from what I had been hearing, but was able to watch some.

Houston PoE

First General CBP: Where are you going to?
Me: Sugarland
CBP: Why?
Me: To have my baby
CBP to Wheel Chair Man: She has to go inside.
CBP calls for colleague to take us to the Secondary Inspection Office.

Spent one hour waiting for my turn. There were other people in the room before me.

CBP: You are here to have your baby?
Me: Yes
CBP: Staying in a hotel, with family or friends?
Me: Hotel
CBP: (Types on keyboard) Ensure to have all your receipts when next you are coming. Stamps me for six months.
Me: Okay, Thanks

Baggage Claim Officer (BCO) That's what I chose to call him: Any food?
Me: Yes, Chinchin, peanut burger nuts like this (had half a pack in my hand that I had been eating in the CBP's office), Crayfish (BCO then interrupts)
BCO: Any meat and vegetables?
Me: No
BCO: Okay.

Was wheeled to the exit and then I took a taxi to my hotel. Thankful my Indomie made it through cus that's what saved the day for dinner. My hotel has no restaurant.

Dear Mommas, please use the wheel chair and wear compression socks too for the flight, drink lots of water, pee as often as required and walk the plane aisles at least once every three hours. Movement was so easy with the wheel chair, I almost felt sinful!

By the way, I eventually got through to Hope Women's Clinic, was told that the phone lines were down for a few days and that's why it kept going to voice mail.

All I can say is THANK YOU LORD. It's been HIM all through.

whaooo Glory to God. Safe delivery in Jesus name

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