GraciousWords:


Thanks a lot for your valuable input Mum! I don't mind child redoing a year, not a problem at all. And like you say, a gifted child will always shine and be seen (a lot are "socially challenged" but not all) .

Definitely after a well rounded individual, social, sporty and smart not only one that is strong academically, but I'd heard about "gifted" schools and/or charter schools and the WISC V path....... so thought to ask. Thanks for your insight.

I'm conversant with the International Baccalaureate program and hope to tow that path later DV....IB is quite versatile and can be used to get into US Unis as well.

M...........n

Well done asking and seeking out the best path for your child. I would say a lot of parents in this part of the world don't even know these programs exist or care about it so definitely take advantage of it.
The only thing I would add is you know your child and his/her abilities so definitely make sure you sign them up/ask for any programs that will help them.
My son as an example, at the beginning of Covid when they had to go to online learning was seating in the same area as me while I was working and I noticed that he was always unhappy and quiet during math which was unusual because math is one of his strongest points.
Later found out that he was bored with what was being taught and as a result loosing focus. Not bragging, but he was well above the level of what they were teaching and him going over that was affecting his focus and behavior in the classroom cos he would be done super fast. Spoke to his teacher in the most polite way I could and she was able to work out something where he was doing higher level/grade math and since then he has been doing well. This is a US experience but I am pretty sure you have a similar education structure in Canada.

Long and short is please please and please make sure you watch your kids and speak up when you see something that is off. Ask the teachers as usually they don't offer up the information in all cases. As stated by others if your child is exceptional some teachers would let you know but a lot of them have so much going on and can hardly keep up so I wouldn't rely solely on the teacher evaluation esp in middle and high school where they have over 500 kids passing through their class daily. As long as you are not forcing it on the child i would ask upfront about the gifted program and get your child assessed.

ikesim:
thanks for the reply

Look up Gorgeousmum's post. I think the person had a similar situation and got some helpful responses.

@TWoods

Can we be friends? really impressed by your very insightful posts in the last couple pages that have been put forward without jabbing

I used to be the number one advocate of no insult/assumptions/bias's with your responses. I actually still am.

I want to say that TWoods posts in the past couple pages have all been as polite as anyone can ever be. Please have an open mind when reading his responses and stop looking for insults where there is none.

Twoods has re-branded abeg leave him alone as he continues to speak the truth.

nefertitiram:


Someone cannor play with you again. Your body too de hot jare.

As in when I read his JW response too I was like this man cool down fa! Pls where is that aunty that is helping us find him wife
I will go and open JustWood ID now

TWoods:


Unless there was a physical and signed agreement, there is nothing the police can do. It is her word against yours. The police will not help you collect your money, at best they will ask you if you want to file charges...

Also, she can charge whatever she wants. It's her home and there is no law against that.

Beg to differ, even if there wasn't a signed agreement as long as they can produce email exchanges or text messages showing proof of what she had agreed to then they can start from there.

Not sure if there is a minimum amount restricting reporting scams like this and getting any action from the us government, but its worth a try. She shouldn't be able to get away with stuff like this is a country that has laws.

If anything at all, I'm almost certain that someone as dishonest as this probably is not reporting full income from this shady business and is not paying taxes and that definitely is something the IRS will be interested in.

Here's a link I found on USA.gov about reporting rental scams:

https://www.usa.gov/travel-complaint

https://www.usa.gov/stop-scams-frauds

Good Luck to all, and seriously if the OP hadn't complained all these other people won't have come out? Really This forum promotes honesty, lets all ensure we report such issues so others don't fall victim.

Sebastine1606:
You need to know that nobody can tell you about chances of getting visas, you may self evaluate yourself, the American embassy does not need to know what you have in your account, they judge by your profile and your power to convince them with your ties back home..



Understand that people have busy schedules, this place is nobody's office, just a little patient dear

Ha please don't spoil market for me . It looks like a lot of people are looking for "Ye mi wo services aka Pyschic services" I am available . I dream a lot, I will tell you your chances. Infact just yesterday night I saw 100,000 visas being released on this forum, not sure if the caterers own was there sa. I will need to sleep again.

Folks, abeg. No one can predict or tell you your chances. Each individuals case is different. I think a better question to ask is what type of information do you need to provide to show strong ties, financial capability and non-immigrant intent.

Good luck all...
God Bless!!!

TWoods:


#idonbelieveit

So this is still an issue here?

By the way, nice titbit - if you're in Houston, you should try out Cafeabuja on Westheimer. Best isi ewu i ever had by far!

Now let no one say Twoods was never helpful.

Bros this is an indirect Advert o! very soon now everyone will flood "Cafeabuja" and they wont be able to meet up with the high demand

shandykool:
Hello House, please mamas in the house that have used any hospital in Massachusettes that is Family Friendly not necessarily Boston; I learnt that Boston is no go area.Say like Brockton, New Hampshire etc.I have PM some mamas in the house that have used some hospitals in Massachusettes, no reply from them.Pls help a sister in need.Thanks

Do a google search of all hospitals in the Boston, NH and Rhode Island area and go through their price estimates pages.

Gorgeousmum:
A transcript on how my interview went
VO: good morning
Me:good morning and hands in passport
VO:what are you going to do in the US?
Me: Am pregnant and I want to go and give birth in the US
VO:what do you do
Me: I work as a sales representative for **** company
Vo:what does your husband do
Me: He's a medical practitioner at***
Vo: where's your husband
Me:He resides in the US

Agree with what most have said, your ties in the US are much stronger than Nigeria and not sure the amount of armour you will arm yourself with that will convince a VO that you will go give birth, see your husband and still want to go back to Nigeria to a Sales Rep Job.
If you have any real "Medical" issues that warrant you going outside of the country, try that route. Arm yourself with Doctor (Nigeria) to Doctor (US) correspondence on the referral.
If no medical issues, I wouldn't sweat it, your child will get citizenship by acquisition if your husband is a USC. If he is a green card holder, same rule applies when he naturalizes. Maybe have your husband come witness the birth in Nigeria, may even be cheaper for you using HMO's.


Birth Abroad to One Citizen and One Alien Parent in Wedlock
A child born abroad to one U.S. citizen parent and one alien parent acquires U.S. citizenship at birth under Section 301(g) of the INA provided the U.S. citizen parent was physically present in the United States or one of its outlying possessions for the time period required by the law applicable at the time of the child's birth. (For birth on or after November 14, 1986, a period of five years physical presence, two after the age of fourteen, is required. For birth between December 24, 1952 and November 13, 1986, a period of ten years, five after the age of fourteen, is required for physical presence in the United States or one of its outlying possessions to transmit U.S. citizenship to the child.) The U.S. citizen parent must be the genetic or the gestational parent and the legal parent of the child under local law at the time and place of the child’s birth to transmit U.S. citizenship.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal-considerations/us-citizenship-laws-policies/citizenship-child-born-abroad.html

TWoods:


But you didn't take your own advice when it came to hebrewoman2014? One word - hypocrite.

My sentiments exactly. Remove the whole wooden house in your eye before you remove the paddle boat in Twoods eye

MrFixit4:
I will appreciate any information on this estate.

Did you get any information on this estate. If anyone can send in pictures on the developments here that will be great.

vamum:
Here's my take on the non resident USC that was asking if she should apply for medicaid (can't find the original post sorry).
Medicaid is for low income "RESIDENT" US citizens. That alone disqualifies her from getting/applying for the benefit, I think. In the spirit of being truthful, I would not advise that she falsifies/deliberately withholds information on her application. When she is applying for Medicaid she will be asked to provide her home address, will she be able to put a Nigerian address? Probably not. If she wants to take advantage of this resource available to resident USC's she should first of all establish residency (some states 6 months, some 1 year) then file based on their total family income (home and abroad), otherwise go the route of an uninsured USC and self pay.

More info:

What if I return to live in the USA during the year?
When you arrive in your US state of residency, there are special rules allowing people to sign up for insurance protection under the subsidized state insurance exchanges, even outside the open enrollment periods – where moving back to the USA is a “qualifying event” that allows you to enroll in your State Exchange within 30 days(?) of returning to your home state of residency in the USA.

The general public’s open enrollment period for ACA health coverage in 2014 closes on March 31, 2014, and does not reopen until 2015.

When you qualify as a Resident of the United States, then:
~ If you have no current medical insurance coverage, you can either enroll with a private insurance company, and pay your own premiums.
or
~ You can qualify for having minimum medical insurance by having Medicare (receiving SS retirement benefits), Medicaid, CHIP or other qualifying policies (like some VA coverages).
or
~ You can enroll in “State Insurance Exchanges” – insurance pools for each US state that cover people who either cannot afford or cannot get medical insurance coverage.

@Onegai
Here is some info that was shared on Medicaid for non resident USC. Your best bet if your able to (if still early in your pregnancy and can travel early) is to work towards establishing physical presence and then purchasing health insurance/applying for insurance available to USC's through the marketplace.Otherwise, to save yourself all the hassle go in as an uninsured/selfpay USC. I am pretty sure (not 100% thought) you will be getting whatever discounts are available to USC's and based on the hospital as well there may be other non governmental funds that are available to uninsured USC's.

Naijasinglegirl:
35k including tips

And the insults, you forgot to add that

@ Justwise your attention is needed to stop this RUBBISH from happening all over again. 2 pages of good advice another 3 of fight and battle over stuff that can be avoided. This is so easy, give your opinions/advice/thoughts/recommendations/opinions without insulting people. How hard is this?

ladee1:


If I have my mind made up I won't be here asking questions, we are seeking clarification where there are grey areas, it's confusing cos the WIC office in texas requested for details of the family member am staying with and how much she earns etc. I remember how change of intent letter was the only saving grace for the Nigerian I boarded flight with, matters like this should be discussed so others can learn and do what is right #notmakingconclusionorcastingblames# Thanks

The bolded is validation that WIC is NOT for visitors. they will be recording the person hosting you as the head of the household most likely and will be including you in the count of number in the family. These are all tactics to cheat/beat the system. Please listen to the advice of all the other mums. Anything you need to fill a form for that is not free on a table that you just pick and go is funded by some sort of agency (government or otherwise) and is most likely for legal aliens, USC and other immigrants that are not fortunate to be able to afford it.
Take time off to rest, God is your strength. Congratulations on the babies!!!!

FrankNetter:
I have some sad (not bad) news.

My extended family (all settled here in the USA) think it would be better for me to complete my medical school program in nigeria. "You have your greencard, you can always come for holidays" they say. They don't know what I've seen, what I've encountered. This saga has dragged on for a while now, they have boxed me into a corner and bribed me into submission. As a young man, I hate dealing with uncertainty, how can I not know my expected date of graduation? Will I study medicine till I die?

In the long run, it would be a good deal though. No student loan to pay back, no messed up credit score to stop my dreams. But right now, my question is "why nigeria"? Of all the countries in the world, why nigeria?

It would take a while for me to get used to this.

Can you please find Nigerian trained doctors and get proper advise before you make a final decision. To the best of my understanding you would need to go back to school for a few more years when you get back just in a bid to get certified as a MD here in the US. why waste those years in Nigeria if the Nigerian credentials will most likely not be recognized. It may be better to transfer credits (whatever can be transferred) and complete your program here. You have a better chance of getting employment right after school with a certification from the US rather than Nigeria. Most professionals that I know still had to get some sort of certifications from here before they could get good paying jobs. Don't think of the school loans, honestly if you are disciplined and focused you will pay within 2 years of getting a job.

Here's my take on the non resident USC that was asking if she should apply for medicaid (can't find the original post sorry).
Medicaid is for low income "RESIDENT" US citizens. That alone disqualifies her from getting/applying for the benefit, I think. In the spirit of being truthful, I would not advise that she falsifies/deliberately withholds information on her application. When she is applying for Medicaid she will be asked to provide her home address, will she be able to put a Nigerian address? Probably not. If she wants to take advantage of this resource available to resident USC's she should first of all establish residency (some states 6 months, some 1 year) then file based on their total family income (home and abroad), otherwise go the route of an uninsured USC and self pay.

More info:

What if I return to live in the USA during the year?
When you arrive in your US state of residency, there are special rules allowing people to sign up for insurance protection under the subsidized state insurance exchanges, even outside the open enrollment periods – where moving back to the USA is a “qualifying event” that allows you to enroll in your State Exchange within 30 days(?) of returning to your home state of residency in the USA.

The general public’s open enrollment period for ACA health coverage in 2014 closes on March 31, 2014, and does not reopen until 2015.

When you qualify as a Resident of the United States, then:
~ If you have no current medical insurance coverage, you can either enroll with a private insurance company, and pay your own premiums.
or
~ You can qualify for having minimum medical insurance by having Medicare (receiving SS retirement benefits), Medicaid, CHIP or other qualifying policies (like some VA coverages).
or
~ You can enroll in “State Insurance Exchanges” – insurance pools for each US state that cover people who either cannot afford or cannot get medical insurance coverage.

nefertitiram:
I swear I don't even understand this argument anymore with all the English being thrown back and forth. You have turned this thread to debating society, even if you want to quarrel, use English we mere mortals understand so that we can enjoy the show.

Right now I'm just lost

As in? I feel like @Justwise should help open another thread to continue the argument. Who is being helped with all this back and forth? Folks answer questions without jabbing at the person, attacking or adding sarcasm. Tell them the truth, and we will all support. What I don't support is all the derogatory comments, responses. As a human being you even end up not listening to the advice when insults are added. Let's not encourage derogatory comments on this group. Ii agree that in most cases the people telling the truth are right, but you can correct without insults. Do we all correct our family members (wives, husbands, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters) with insults? Probably not you tell them the truth, don't sugar coat it but DON'T Insult, add sarcasm, infer anything or leave anything up to interpretation.
Not every Nigerian is a Liar, some really don't know that's why they come here. Remember if we generalise on ALL Nigerians that means you are also referring to YOURSELF because last time I checked we are all Nigerian's 1st even though we have Naturalized, Immigrated to other countries and have other affiliations. Let's not promote/encourage responses with ANGER, HATE, SARCASM, CONTEMPT, RELIGION BASED. Leave your personal issues/beliefs out of responses here and answer people based on the circumstances. If possible assume everyone has positive intent and leave those untruthful people hiding under the "I didn't know" syndrome to their fate.

@ Justwise, well done. That's all that comes to mind now
Sure you are looking forward to your pregnancy days, at least now you know what to prepare ya mind for #runningaway# #plsoitsajokeo #noinsultintendedtoanyoneatall

mimimum:
Dear Vamum, I know you have warned us not to PM you on this Richmond issue. Please help my ministry, can i pm you?

Happy to help in what ever way I can, I'll send you the same links I had sent the other lady. I actually checked online too, don't see any cheap accommodation close to your hospital in Richmond. Don't think Richmond is short stay friendly The ones I saw were starting from $1100 per month. There may be some other cheap ones downtown, but I wouldn't advise a pregnant woman staying alone to take that.

finegirlna:

I'm very calm oga/ madam. The other day u were asking March mum to share the number of Virginia Hosp or pm u and now u come here saying u ll ignore pms if anybody pm u asking for the accommodation,Biko how did u get help wen u needed it and why didn't u Google then rather than asking, I'm sure Google isn't ur enemy, Practice wat u preach. God bless u more

Amen and Amen in Jesus name. Na so you vex reach? That you didn't even say Amen to my prayer for you. Na wa oh. Okay I'm sorry for getting you upset. You really were/are drinking painkillers for someone else's issue.
Anyway sa "A" for effort on the research but "F" on the point you are trying to make, cos I am still yet to connect where all of of this is going or coming from.

I posted details, moderator said take it off, I posted details on how to search for the same info that I got using the same search criteria I used. You said no I must respond to everyone individually and send them the link of what I found out. See me see wahala o. I already shared how I got the info, and told them the long term hotels in good areas (cos there are several). What more do you want

If my post upsets you in anyway, the best thing to do is IGNORE. I am amazed still and still very very confused at how this is an issue.

God Bless you Again

finegirlna:


Instead of just putting d name of the extended stay and leave dem to google to get the contact u have strength to type all ds. Dnt u knw some ppl just need to knw where ppl hv stayed so they can get good reviews or bad before piking.if we were all IGNORING pms....

Ummmm, not sure what your getting at here.@ Justwise said not to add their details cos it would be deemed advertising. Please calm down okay?!? The original poster asked for options, she wasn't asking for reviews, if you take offence to me teaching/showing people how to self serve then please IGNORE my comment and waka pass. Google is your friend if you are looking for reviews, you will get more than enough.

God Bless

bukiboy:


Can I pm you as well?

All you need to do is search/google long term hotels or Furnished Apartments in the area around the hospital. A good way is to use the hospital zip code. You can search with Zip Code 23229 for Henrico Doctors. Look for listings in Henrico, West End, Hanover, Glen Allen, Short Pump there are others which may be too far from that hospital. Stay away from anything downtown Richmond. It may be cheaper but not worth the risk.

justwise:


No not because you added price, i took it down because you are indirectly advertising for that company.

They used to advertise here before but they stopped and started using some people here to do indirect ad

Oh no idea, noted. Sorry @Beejay I guess you can pm me and I'll send you the link.

Note: Please this is in no way a call for others to PM me, I will IGNORE.

beejay112:
Hello nairaland family, someone posted about extended stay Richmond, I couldn't see the post here anymore, am serious in need of apartment in Richmond area of Virginia,pls my fellow nairaland family help me out....

I posted it, I guess Justwise took it down because I put the price.

beejay112:
Hello mama's in the house,I have an appointment with my doctor in Richmond Virginia next week,my problem is no flight is available to Virginia till 3 of next month,the travel agent advised I board a flight to Washington then take a local flight to Virginia from there.... I hope there won't be a problem at the POE

You should be fine. The airports in DC (IAD/DCA) are about 2 hours (2 1/2 plus traffic) from Richmond VA. You can get an Uber costs about $200 for your comfort or a $15 greyhound bus or Amtrak < $50 from DC to Richmond depending on comfort level for you. Uber will be straight from the airport to destination others will include taxi to the station (greyhound/amtrak) and taxi to your destination from the station here in Richmond. Most people fly directly from the DC airports cos its cheaper, the only downside is the additional stress getting from Richmond to DC. If possible try and route your return flight out from Richmond so you don't have to deal with that additional road trip with the newborn.