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Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Somandla: 10:55am On Sep 29, 2025

Mkin:
Hi All,
For people with personal experiences, how safe is travelling to SA as a tourist especially considering the Xenobia we here on news even uptil now?
Thanks.

SA is safe and you have to be careful like any country in the world.

SA might have xenophobic people but it stems from Nigerians illegal activities in the country, it did not stem from nowhere, it's the ill behavior of Nigerians who are here, manly igbos who act like agberos, breaking bottles, making noise, urinating in the streets, do not adhere to traffic light, littering and turning cities into Ghettos that people have problems with, you as a tourist will probably not even encounter those Nigerians as most are in poor over crowded places like CBD's, where they exhibit their uncivilized behavior and make noise outside their mama-put alcohol joints.

If you are coming as a tourist and doing normal tourist activities, you will not have any issues and would enjoy the place a lot and meet friendly south African everywhere.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 9:36pm On Dec 04, 2024

Hi, pls check your email

lalaH96:
Hey Somandla, you mentioned that you’re South African and I’d love to connect with you if you don’t mind. I don’t know how to navigate the forum properly I tried something to try and email you I think. Can we connect at tsin4546@gmail.com thank you x

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 1:17pm On Nov 20, 2024

Kindly share El Paso accomodation if you dnt mind.

JDQueen:
Hi mama,
Are you planning on coming to Texas. If it’s elpaso, I have where I use there. We can PC to discuss further.

Fashion › Re: Chidimma Adetshina Visits Enugu Government House by Somandla: 10:35pm On Oct 10, 2024

Her Father's name is Michael Adetshina, where do you get the husband name from?

Armaggedon:
her full name is Chidimma Vanessa Onwe. She is from Enugu state. Adetshina is the name of her ertswhile itshekiri husband. There is nothing Yoruba about her. Let's stop the obsession of attaching Yoruba Identity to her. It's becoming sickening.

Fashion › Re: Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws From Miss South Africa Competition by Somandla: 4:19pm On Aug 08, 2024

Omoluabi16:
The story no clear. Her dad is confirmed Nigerian, but some say her mum is SA, some say she's Mozambican. Very sad situation, but I'm glad she's left it for them. Her mental health must have suffered.. over what??

Do you guys understand her mom committed identity fraud? She stole someone else identity and misrepresented herself and registered a child for 23yrs, while the original person could not get ID documents, open bank account, school registration not register births if their kids?

Chi Chi was asked to step down as she should, SA dies not have citizenship by birth, so she is not considered South African, there might be a pathway for her as she has been in SA over 18yrs and born here, however it still raises questions regarding her identity regarding Igbo & Yoruba names in the mix

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Travel › Re: Giving Birth In Canada by Somandla: 7:35pm On Mar 06, 2024

Hi i have sent you an email regarding visa on arrival, kindly check your email

kingonyi9:
I did visa on arrival for my son I can share the immigration person number and also I want you to assist me for Dr and how you had your babe and the cost . Send me
Email kingonyedika@gmail.com

Politics › Re: CBN Discontinues Payment Of BTA/PTA In Cash by Somandla: 8:06pm On Feb 15, 2024

Why is it so difficult to get rid of Dommicilary accounts, and parallel market?

Politicians dnt give a famn about fx cards, the banks will simple not sell to normal travelers but to Bdc's, so the free fall will continue

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 2:35pm On Feb 09, 2024

I really doubt it has anything to do with how much you paid, if you check previous posts especially regarding El Paso fees,majority of people who were denied under Trump's Era were eventually granted visa's subsequently.

There are so many countries to explore and make memories it does not have to be the USA, if it really has to be the USA maybe get an immigration lawyer, they can find out what the government has on you.

Nonkala:
Thanks but ds why I waited since 2019 wch is almost 5yrs, is 9/10k also poor, my friend that introduced me to this LA has birthed 2 more in same hospital
some pple telling me to use immigration lawyer,
Who knows an affordable one.
So why can’t they tell us to go pay and open an account since then as hospital refused to collect any balance and claimed they didn’t collect any medicaid, not as if I knew about discounts before all these saga
I have been doing mails and the desk officer responding has been claiming is on sec 214(b) refusal paper I was given and am like the VO never asked about home ties and financial status

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 3:40pm On Jan 28, 2024*

Hi Lala, I am also South African also married to a Nigerian and gave birth in Texas in 2022.

There is is no need to get intent letter, as you got your visa prior to being pregnant, just plan and use your visa, you wont have any issues.

This was my 2nd 10yrs visa, travelled numerous times with my 1st visa, the 2nd visa I used for child birth.

Find a state you want to go to first, then hospital, Dr, accommodation then flights

Just have proof that you can afford your bills for POE, you should not have any issues

My birth & travel feedback is a few pages back,

Goodluck

lalaH96:
hello, really hoping I can find someone with a recent experience of giving birth in the US maybe 2022/23. I’m a South African married to a Nigerian man and we’d like to give birth in the US. What happens if you already have a visa valid for 10 years but haven’t travelled yet, then decide to use it for childbirth later. I’ve read threads talking about changing intent again? Do they really let you go through POE despite stating you’re there for child birth? It seems like a nerve wracking experience would love to hear from someone who has recently given birth there recently thank you 🙏🏽

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Travel › Re: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by Somandla: 8:43am On Jan 10, 2024

My elderly parents were recently DQ'd Nov 2023

We had expideted request approved and case has been transferred to Lagos due to medical health.

Kindly advise what our next step would be, do we wait for embassy to send us interview email and medicals or do I need to contact the embassy

Travel › Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by Somandla: 8:32am On Jan 10, 2024

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 8:24pm On Aug 18, 2023

You dnt need infant ticket to book expedited passport processing, just your own as proof that your are traveling out of USA in so and so days!

mummyellie:
Please has anyone applied for expedited passport without child's ticket?
Airline is refusing to add infant's ticket to mine because she doesn't have a passport yet and I need the ticket to apply for the passport.

Can I apply with only my travel itinerary?

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 6:19pm On Feb 28, 2023

Yes you can apply in the UK on work visa.

I doubt you have gone through the thread as you stated, the questions you asked are answered extensively in the last few 10-15pages.
Be a good baby and read!

lolamide123:
Hello everyone,

I am new here and gone through the thread but I have a few questions and need more information

1. Can i apply for a B1B2 visa to give birth in the US as I am just 12weeks pregnant and not showing yet.
2. I reside in the Uk but on a work visa.
3. Can i please get recommendation on affordable states or doctor to use. My budget for the whole journey is 8000usd. Please treat me like a baby lol
4. I would really appreciate if someone can answer my question and explain everything to me.

Thanks in anticipation

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 2:04pm On Feb 17, 2023

Hi, information has been extensively shared on this Thread.

I suggest you take out time and read and you can also use the search button to find answers you are looking out for, you dnt have to read the whole thread but even the last 10 pages has all the answers you are looking for.

(Read page 1, then read last 20pages)

If you are confused or need more clarity you can come back and ask for clarity but I would suggest you take pen & paper and narrow down states, prices, doctors etc

People are always willing to help out on this especially when you put some energy, dedication.

Goodluck!

Chicadedieu:
Good Evening all.
I am a first timer on this thread.
I would like to deliver in the US by the end of this year 2023.
Could anyone tell me the procedure of getting a doctor and hospital? And all other information that I will need?
I have already applied for a normal visa and my appointment is in April.
Thanks for your guidance.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 12:12pm On Feb 15, 2023

niyiguy:
How soon does the Embassy approves or denies Emergency Appointment?

24-48hrs

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 12:15pm On Jan 28, 2023

Congratulations on your baby trust you & baby are doing well

Just add the baby as a infant on lap. after you have paid for infant ticket, ask the airline to reassign your seat to bulkhead seat with baby bassinet, it is first come first serve & they are only 4 onboard.

If no bassinets seats are available or fully booked, request at check-in to block off the seat next you, if the flight is empty they will assist in getting you a row to yourself to be comfortable.
Top tip: only check in your infant car seat at the aircraft door, this ables you to take your car seat inside the aircraft if there is a seat available without you paying for a seat.

How much is your airline charging to add infant to your booking & which airline?

SimiMaya:
Hi All
So just looking for some advise to save costs. I am trying to book my return flight back to Nigeria, wondering if I must buy a seat so I can use a car seat for my baby or I can just take a gamble and board with hopes of finding an empty seat. These tickets are so pricey.

What would you advise?

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 1:48pm On Jan 16, 2023

Sorry can't help am not Nigerian

Sweetuzy01:
Pls what documents did you get for Nigeria: Visa, ETC, Nig. Passport? Pls can you share process or contact? Thank you �

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 5:48am On Jan 07, 2023*

Hi, congratulations

zero balance will do for your future visa , keep all your receipt from Doctors office, anesthesia ( if you used epidural) and the receipt you got from Del sol administration when you made your hospital payment.

Baby pics go to CVS or Walmart is $16

Dummy booking will do

For social security, you will sign declaration form at the passport office.

Postnatal app, you can schedule nextweek, call the Doctor's office and bring date forward, they will accommodate you, it's included in your paid package.

Baby app you can skip is not included in the package, you can do that when you get to your base.

Please write back with price of adding an infant with airline &
Where you stayed & price, more info regarding these for future plans will help, everyone's experience counts!

baauh:
Hello
We also had a baby at del sol el paso on 31st dec

1. Rodolofo send only email of zero balance sheet. Will it be ok for future visa or poe

2. Saira at del sol said that after 2 weeks she will send itemized bill. Although we paid only 2200 usd at del sol. Is she going to send something more. How was your experience

3. Passport appointment on 9th jan.
Can dummy ticket will work. Showing return on 15th jan
Do we need baby photographs.
What should we write in ds-11 form for social security.

4. Anything we need to take from del sol or east side medical center before we leave usa.
Is post natal check up and baby check up on 14 dec we can skip?

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 12:27pm On Jan 06, 2023

Correct, baby born Saturday, Birth certificate was out Wednesday, I went to pick up Thursday and got passport pics, Friday morning went to process passport and requested to have it same day, got it in the afternoon, so everything before the baby was even 7days.

The only thing that was mailed to my relatives was the SSN envelope, which they got 16days after my birth, so very quick

Sweetuzy01:
Oh wow.....you mean you were able to get the BC and passport within 2 weeks before you left?

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 3:18am On Jan 03, 2023*

ibhadeo:
Please do you know of any suitable accommodation one can lodge in as i dont have any relative in that part of the country. Thank you.

Hi for El Paso your options depends on cost/ affordability, Air bnb will cost more & might be far to and from Dr's office & hospital, but comes with all the comfort of home.

OR

You can explore long term stay e.g intown suites but book the newly renovated rooms, works out to $400-$460 per week, the newly renovated rooms with wooden floors are better and closer to the main office than the dodgy normal rooms which are just filthy in my opinion as they have carpets and just gross.

However you have to purchase your own cooking utensils e.g pots, blender, cups, plate etc but it's very much doable, bear in mind house keeping comes once a week, and their beds are super soft which is not ideal for a pregnant woman as to no support, but there is a kitchenette, full size fridge, microwave, 5min drive to the Doctors office and the hospital and walking distance to restaurants, supermarket (El Super), Dollar store, Ross, Burlington, Walmart, if you are only accompanied by someone, but if alone just Uber, max cost for a ride $10 and 2 massive shopping centers Cielo vista and fountains at Farrah's which are 7-10min Uber Ride.
You can order groceries, water, essentials on insta cart app or Walmart grocery for same day delivery!

Birth certificate came out 3days after birth & passport got it same day, left when baby was 14days!

Goodluck if you choose El Paso, everything was very smooth sailing, quick, Dr and hospital stuff super professional, but I would highly recommend you go with a loved IF POSSIBLE, mentally and physically it takes a toll on you.

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 2:56am On Jan 03, 2023

Sweetuzy01:
Hi Momma, are you still in Elpaso? Kindly chat me up let's connect pls or any other momma in Elpaso?

Hi left, I left El Paso early Nov, which was two weeks after giving birth.

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 7:52pm On Dec 18, 2022

Hi,

Point of entry was phoenix enroute to El Paso love, if you any other questions I will gladly answer

Ijay222:
@Somandla I plan on going to Phoenix as well. Please how can I reach you directly?

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 12:29am On Dec 12, 2022

Evening mamas and papas

How much have you paid recently to add an infant to your ticket booking?

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 11:45pm On Dec 08, 2022

Yeah mummy, congratulations, may you have a beautiful positive birth story, healthy baby and recovery.

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SimiMaya:
Soooo, I successfully entered via Dallas PoE today. They didn’t ask but I willingly divulged that I was also going to have my baby. They took me to secondary inspection and the guy just asked for paperwork with the Dallas doctor and mode of payment. Showed him the paperwork and confirmed I’ll be paying with my credit card. He gave me back my passport and I was granted entry for 6 months. So glad!

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 6:16am On Dec 04, 2022

Mamas & Papas

How much have you all paid for infant return ticket from USA to Nigeria recently?

Thanks in advance

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 2:41am On Dec 02, 2022

I entered USA, Phoenix point of entry in October, declared I was there to give birth and I had proof of funds should they have asked, and if they asked why USA, I was going to be straight forward and say dual citizenship, I was 35weeks and visibly showing.

Point of entry questions
Cbp: What brings you to the USA today?
Me: to birth my baby

Cbp: how long would you be visiting
Me: 2 months

Cbp: passports please, goodluck on your birth.

I and hubby went to agriculture to declare our foods, but they just said we should continue to our connecting flight.

Flew BA, had fit to fly from Dr, no questions asked.

SimiMaya:
Hello, please I am flying out of Abuja Nigeria with Lufthansa on Saturday, transiting through FRA to Dallas, US. I’m Nigerian flying with a Nigerian passport and was fully vaccinated last year against Covid -19. Do I still need a negative covid test to fly or would my certificate of vaccination suffice?

Also, at PoE, I want to say I’m here for vacation and to have my baby even though I got the visa for tourism but its B1/B2 (which is the same for medical visa). Is this advisable or should I stick with tourism?

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 6:26pm On Nov 08, 2022

Hustlersdiary:
Good day everyone, I'd like to ask series of questions as my girlfriend just got pregnant and I know nothing about giving birth in the USA except for information I've read on here.

1: She's three months gone, is it too late or still early to start the visa processing?

*If you can get an appointment you still have time*[/color]

2: If she's getting the visa and I want to go with her for the childbirth will I have to apply for a tourist visa or there's a provision for an additional body with her medical visa, note we're not married yet so we have different last names on our passports.

You have to apply separately, both have to prove ties to home country, affordability regards birth expenses [color=#990000]

3: If she eventually gets the visa when is the latest time she can leave for the USA to birth there cos I don't know the latest month a pregnant woman can be allowed to fly.

Most airlines 36weeks cut off[/color]

4: After childbirth when is the earliest time she can come back to Nigeria with the baby.

after she processing paperwork, e.g my birth certificate took 4 days after birth, passport same day, in El Paso, so a week, depending which states you are in[color=#990000]

Travel › Re: I Need Help, To Take South African Airlines To Court by Somandla: 6:14pm On Nov 08, 2022

From your correspondence above you should be looking at suing Travel start not SAA, you did not buy your tickets directly from SAA but a 3rd party agency travel start, fyi Travelstart has attractive prices but their notoriously known for cancelling tickets, giving ridiculous refunds etc.

Always book your tickets with the airline directly in future

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Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 1:49pm On Aug 04, 2022

Hi all,

Can anyone advise what the lead time in processing baby USA passport & birth certificate is currently?

Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by Somandla: 5:38pm On Jul 26, 2022

Essential documentation:

A letter from your doctor in Nigeria describing the medical condition and why you are seeking medical care in the United States.
A letter from the physician or hospital in the United States indicating that they are prepared to treat the case and providing the approximate cost of the treatment.
Evidence of how you will pay for the cost of the treatment.

https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-expeditedappointment.asp

As for payment I don't think so, majority of people pay the hospital on their 1st visit in USA, I am not sure if paying prior helps in swaying the visa officer your way, hope someone replies to this to shed more light.

lili2022:
Thank you so much for your response. Please, could you also help me with the list of documents needed for medical visa? Just want to be sure. Should we make payment in the US hospital prior to applying for visa or is it possible to do it after getting visa? Do I also have to attach my medical documents from previous pregnancy?

Thank you so much in advance!

Travel › Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Somandla: 4:05pm On Jul 13, 2022

KazikageSama:
I have some rands for sale. Please DM if interested

What's your rate? How much do you have? Are in SA or Nigeria

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