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Omodadi2:
Misunderstand? capital NO. She intentionally pretended to have misunderstood cos esomeone in her position of coirse should know ho the system works. Hospital fee is diff from doctors', tests, etc. and ds I mentioned over and over again to her bt she was just.....

I am still waiting for Lagosniv to comment on this. Do VOs have different trainings, is there any rule/regulation guiding the system, just thinking aloud.

LagosNIV or Abuja would not comment on individual cases of denial.

what we should all remember is that apart from certain basic criteria.. they bring their own judgement/biase/sentiments into this too.

Another VO would have no issue renewing while another would like Omodadi's case would deny the visa
So Omodadi just brace up and reapply.

I am no need changing any documents.

Same VO can't interview you again. Congrats in advance

Jamezy4u:
Please House!

If you booked Turkish Airlines via an Agent, how can one confirm if the ticket is actually booked with the Airline? Is it on their site? how can it be done on Turkish Airlines?

If its by email, which email please?

I need to confirm my booking before the travel date pls?

you can use your booking confirmation number on Turkish airline website

You can also call Turkish airline website and confirm with the same details. Google Turkish airline Nigeria for their Nails contact

Dechica:
All these stories about MD are not true had my 1st baby and about 2 go for 2nd.

Alas you got the cheap one someone I know paid that much for epidural to be honest.

seyewest:
Tell them it's cheaper to fly to New York instead of flying directly to Orlando.

Chikena Simple lobatan

starpexgoody:
Maryland on my mind but am still hunting for a cheap hospital and doctor.. pls could u pm options

May God bless your search ooo.
Maryland the place of Gold where epidural can be as high as $2000.

Port if you can

Champ10n:
Hey guys. Nice work here. I'll be traveling on an f1 visa soon. My school is in New York and resumes on the 18th but I'll be arriving on the 5th in JFK airport. I plan to take a trip to California from JFK on a short vacation of sorts (about 10 days) before returning to New York pending resumption date. Is this something I need to tell the officer even if he doesn't ask?

No need to bother because you are entering via new York and later heading to California.

All you need for now is your school information and accommodation maybe.

Success in your studies

Damilare5882:
@seyewest .. please how do I book a bus or train ticket from Nigeria.. please I kindly need your urgent reply sir

there are lots of options at your disposal
wanderu.com
gotobus.com
busbud.com

shrekandfiona:
Hi, i had same experience when my kids and I went for Easter hols in April.

Firstly fill your Florida address in your I-94. At POE tell them your destination is Disney Orlando but transiting through Newyork. Not an issue at all.

We also had 2 hotel reservations in Manhattan and Orlando. We stayed 2 days in NYC before leaving for Florida by road.

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Attached is a pics of their experience there. They had fun and the road trip was enjoyable.

I remember this. Road trips abroad are usually fun...

All this is pointing to one thing ; As the Yorubas will say "ona kan ko wo oja" Many roads lead to the market.

Just do the right thing either root you choose, declare, use your visas for the intended purposes and have your supporting documents.

On the other hand birth Tourism is a touchy matter nonetheless.

Super cool.

izaga3:
Good day house. So this happened today.

VO: why are u going to Georgia ?
Me: To have our baby
VO: where do you work?
Me: I run a hotel owned by my family.
VO: whats your budget?
Me: A little above 14k dollars
VO: Do you have evidence of those funds?
Me: Yes, I have 25k dollars in my dom account ( hands him the statement). I also have access to over 60mil in a joint accnt with my dad.
VO: where do u work?
DW: I am a supervisor at the hotel.
VO: Where did the money come from?
Me: From my family business.
Types into his computer and says I'm. Sorry but you do not qualify for a visa at this time.

Please guys where did we get it wrong??

From past experiences on this thread and about.
I feel the narratives of the finances is the issue.

The way those VOs think. Its more like you are "carrying" family money to go and have your baby in the US.
In addition, the over 60mil you mentioned is not really yours. Just my take.

If you are to re-apply make your outlook on the hotel business more professional.

Biodun1234:
Good evening. Please I want to book Virgin Atlantic to US from Lagos. Would I need a transit visa in London because the lay over is about 22 hours. Kindly assist urgently anyone who has used Virgin Altantic to the US

you don't need a transit Visa bad long as you are inside the airport. but please why do you want the stress of 22hours transit in an airport. Don't forget you are carrying baby oo.

Please save yourself unnecessary stress and look elsewhere.

Alas final decision is with you though

elohim24:
thanks... I'm still weighing my options, DW was so down yesterday cuz she had to fly in from Lagos for the interview, please do you advise we reapply together or she reapply alone..

I can imagine.
I feel either way alone or together the main thing is proving to the VO that you can really afford this. The VO red-flagged your income as not been enough. If you are the one sponsoring the trip then i advise you add up all your income including those from your other streams of income. And make sure you carry evidence to back it up or let your wife have them and can explain i asked further that's if she is applying alone. Because the VO would notice the increase in what you declared in the first application and this.

Another thing is, if your wife earns more per month let her be the sponsor as it were and you both pull resources together, and above all pray for a VO that would listen.

It would also do well to have have a clear budget sheet and if you have the funds for the trip already in your account or t-bills or an investment, take the certificate take it along, so if they call for it you can show them you have enough for this trip already so your salary is not even threatened.

When should you re-apply i leave that to your discretion and particularly your wife; ensure she is over the disappointment of the initial denail and ready to go in again bold and confident to get the visa. Remember they really want to know if you can afford this without resorting to public funds as @Twoods said and also without emptying all you have as it were.

Cheers bro and do encourage your wife.

Bon Chance

elohim24:
good morning all, I went for the interview in abj with DW and were denied.

transcript
VO: Good morning husband and wife
both of us: good morning
VO: when did you get married
both: last year Dec
VO: are you currently pregnant
DW: yes
VO: do you plan to have your baby in US
DW: Yes
VO: have you traveled outside Nigeria b4
DW: NO
ME: Yes
VO: where have you been to ?
ME: Cameroon and Chad
VO: to do what?
Me: military operations
VO: where do you work
me : Nigeria Immigration service
VO: how much do you earn
me: blah
VO: is that your major source of income
Me: yeah
DW: I'm a blah blah
VO: how much do your earn
DW: blah blah
VO: sorry, you're not qualified at this time, this booklet will explain more... thank you
both: thank you..


to be candid, rejection rate was so high... people's documents were not even assessed... I can't pinpoint what went wrong apart from maybe my basic pay was kinda low but I have other source of income which I was not even asked about... DW is due by March ending, should we reapply, or she reapply alone.? veterans, come in and advise oooo

@elohim24 I remember the first time you came in here, i hope you did as advised.

The issue is almost obviously about your income, the question about the monthly income actually covers all sources of income.
If you want to re-apply add it all up together and be sure to carry proof of these other sources of income. because if i am a VO seeing a mere increase in monthly earning within a few days without concrete proof is a no no.

So be confident and let the VO know u didnt include all your income sources and you have bank statements etc to back your claims

Success at your next try

Tvegas:
Sayoberry sweet soul, i still giggle anytime i remember that your big tummy. @Nefertitiram, you should be on the 3rd trip now haba. Where is modath and shawbabe the troublemakers on this thread.

Justwise, we wont give up on you. Do something

Hmmm Shawbabe... na powerful person be that. Numero Uno in wahala-ism.

[quote author=iwuoahsamuels post=62208077]Good day everyone,
im new here, just stumbled into this group in my search for answers.
im 7w- first time mum and never been to US.
im ready financially to give birth in US but need to do each step right the first time so thats why i am here.
because its my first im dont know what i should know so pls help.
i can see a lot been said about this for years in previous threads but cant seem to find adequate infor
pls be kind to pls reply here with links on detailed explanations or converstaions that has been made on best experineces with
1.best way to get a 'yes' at interview, at POE,
2. pocket friendly budget from start till virginal birth and budget for any other 'unplanned' that may come up
3. best US cities that currently offer less-costlier medicals,
4. best cities with affordable hospitals , or names and you all do to educate the unexperienced.
the lord is your reward.

God bless[/quote
You are welcome to a world of possibilities, a forum for DIY and doing things the right way.

I can assure you that all you need is on this thread and since you are 7 weeks gone its good to start early and you also have enough time to read and digest this thread from Genesis till date.

Many did it and i did read too.

Spending millions to have a baby in the US is an investment worth giving time to. and you need time to read and i bet you THOU SHALL NOT REGRET IT.

Welcome to the Family and happy reading.

Congrats

Ayompipi:
Please i sent u an email
Am a first time nl user i realli dontknw how nl works
I need to speak wiv u
My wife edd is may
Please reach out

Hello newbie, welcome to a world of possibilities.

if you want to send a private message to some one click their name and you will see send mesaage to so and so.

If you want to quote or reply to some has written just click on quote and voila.

welcome once again

justwise:
If you need info and you are willing to spend your millions in this project then you don't need me or anyone here to encourage you to do a bit of research, if you prefer sending pm or paying an agent then it's your call.

People have shared more than enough info here to benefit anybody willing to read and take note.

..

More than enough info do you really mean that... Where in the world do you get to that...

If enough info has been shared then why not lets close this thread

It seems you are not just getting the point.

justwise:
What do you want me to think about? Explain to you the purpose of this thread after 6 yrs of existence?

I choose to keep smiling but Justwise try to read my post again. Especially the one you marked in bold

My Take on all these is that - Nairaland is an open forum and unfortunately nothing you and I can do about that. Most wont be here it it was a closed or secret Forum

2. Agents are there because people will use them and nothing you and I can do about it. Despite the info here many still use agents for many reasons. Nothing you and I can do about their decision.

3. If because of agents and ghost readers and all sorts we all stop sharing info that brought this thread this far, then..... i dont know ooo

4. Price increase like CC is painful but ..... Sometimes i believe it would help remembwr that this thread grww because pwople explored and shared. everyone can go back to work. And thats what we should encourage. Its optional in the long run. A lake becomes stall a river remains fresh - Selah

5. This thread has made many see the possibility of birthing in US and doing it right. If we are not tactful like Wikipedia we might just soon drive down this thread.

6. Lets respond rather than react which is what is happening. Rather than lay blames lets encourage each other to make further research and explore and encourage to share if you wanna.

Mamas and papas have shared in the past even down to all last prices.. It shouldnt be a crime now

@Justwise many are getting lost and frustrated as to the purpose of this thread. As the Moderator there is need to be tactful. If we want people to do findings there is a way to go about it. If not na so so PMs we go dey see. Please think about it.


Je m'appelle Ramj

A door closes for anothe to open up.
MIHS
Cook
........ its up to you and I to fish them out and always pay our bills.

Hmmmmm Naija mums and dads lets pay our bills

nefertitiram:
It is now over 10k.
Una well done.

Not soo good news coming out of our beloved. Rather once beloved CCHHS.
But this i know, one door closes another will opwn .
All shall be well.

My people my people.

Its been said and cant be over-emphasized.

We have millions to spend but dont have time to study or research what we want to spend on.
Lets all do the needful

Time is money - Selah!!!

valeria:
Thanks to everyone for the useful information provided here.

I have a B1/B2 visa and intend to travel in March to birth my LO. I have just a quick question; has anyone traveled to New York via London (Virgin)? I read online that transit of pregnant women at Heathrow airport is often hectic with immigration issues for someone without a UK transit visa. I contacted the airline and they seem not to have any info on transit or immigration.

I will be traveling at 35 weeks and want to be sure this route will not cause issues for me.

Thank you

Trannsit or Valid U.K Visa is required if you need to leave the airport but if na just to stop over and catch the next flight to the USA i dont think you need one.

damkage:
Hello everyone,quick question please to process baby's US passport in Chicago, Is the form ds3053 notorized by a public notary accepted or does it have to be only from the US embassy in Nigeria?

Heard Chicago accepts from Public Notary.

favouredmum:
Thanks.

I actually got correspondence from 2 hospitals in Chicago before travelling. Kindly pick ur fone and keep calling. It took me about a month to do this. It's really sad when people don't wanna do any research at all but wanna be soon fed. I couldn't have gone thru Chicago without having a correspondence. I actually had two which I showed at POE. (St Bernards, mercy hospital and mount sinia will give correspondence. Jst be persistent and keep calling till you get what you want).

As for someone who asked for accommodation, pls sit with Airbnb and check. I met some mums on nairaland and we were able to get a 3 bedroom apartment for a good deal in the heart of town thru Airbnb. This took almost 6 weeks before we got what we wanted. You can also contact the hosts once you see what you like for further discount because the long stay actually pays Dem.

This trip costs a lot of money and we should be willing to invest time into what we wanna put millions into.

You said it perfectly.

The LEAST we can do for such huge spend is to take time to get adequate info. And we have soo much info here and all over the place.

aremso:
Thanks so much, my wife was denied visa for birthing and what they told us was that we should not have told the VO that she wanted to go and give birth but after joining nairaland and gotten more informed, by God grace with more than enough info here, we are going to the embassy togther and we will boldly tell them she wants to go and give birth since we have researched and confirmed it is legal s, we can afford it and with the favour of God, we would be given the visas as Jesus lives. Although, some pple on this forum can make u feel sad that u have committed grievous sins on those things u dont know and ignorant of thank God for some one like Ramj she gave me one of the most encouraging reply and even so short, i was happy unlike others.

Glad reading this. Just doing my bit likw everyone else.

Wish u success in the next interview in Jesus name.

Ramj is a guy not a she.

goobyparks:
I want to start preparing myself for my return trip. I'll most probably have excess luggage. My flight is with BA bt from Chicago to Virginia, they used America airlines. For my return, Virginia to JFK is American airlines then d rest of the journey (JFK - Heathrow - Lagos) is BA.
My ques is :wen paying for my excess luggage will I pay to American airlines also?

if you bought ticket from BA then contact them because they are the main airline.

mommatriplets:
yeah, true, cheap is relative. am looking at 300k or less return, hope am being realistic
houston or chicago
dec 22 2017 to first wk of feb 2018

Here you go.
i did dec 19 to Feb 6 and
Dec 22 to Feb 6.

Bon Chance

mommatriplets:
yeah, true, cheap is relative. am looking at 300k or less return, hope am being realistic
houston or chicago
dec 22 2017 to first wk of feb 2018

For that period to Chicago or Houston is not very realistic. Its Christmas peak period.
My advice for you be to gt ready for 400k and above. But if i see such sweet deal me sef go travel hhehehehehe

[quote author=Osinowoosibanjo post=61247382][/quote]Husband man great gift for your wife since u cN afford it.

This thread will give you more than all you need to do it THE RIGHT WAY.

Dont start by asking lots of questions RATHER YOUR WIFE AND YOURSELF START STUDYING FROM LIKE Part 3 and get a big note book.

If you can do this i bet you would be happy at last.

Congrats. .

this is fom a fellow first time dad and i studied too. Cheers

Dxbconnection:
This may come late, but I did not have my baby in Chicago as earlier planned. I used Oakbend.

ohh thanks DubaiConnection.

waited and waited thought this reply would never come.

Soo thougtful of you to even reply. its been a whilee.

Welcome back mama