NotsonewMary:
Hello All,

This thread is dedicated to people who would like to share their employment based immigration stories and pathway for others to learn.

I stand corrected, but I believe one field of USA legal immigration that is not very known to professionals and advanced degree holders in the Nigerian community is the EB-1 and EB-2 NIW route by which a person can self-petition for permanent residency (Greencard).

Below are helpful links that provide broad information on this category.

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-employment-based-immigrants

More information specific to EB-1 and EB-2 NIW self petition without a US employer are found in the additional links below.

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-first-preference-eb-1

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-2

https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-second-preference-eb-2

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-6-part-f-chapter-5

DboyizGood:

Hope you are keeping safe. Have a question as regards those friends that proceeded with their one semester evaluation. I'm in a similar situation now. WES evaluated my 1yr diploma as college cert one semester. 2nd option would have been to try other evaluation bodies but with this covid they are all on hold and i know scores would drop favourable for now but post covid it would skyrocket. Tried sending an email to you. Please respond.
Thanks


Thanks for the tip. Just kind of over whelmed with the whole thing here but I know it can only get better

Leez29:
Hello Mommas , hope everyone is doing fine. My trip went on quite smoothly - came in through JFK from Lagos with airfrance . Then took Delta flight to Elpaso through Atlanta, it was quite a tirey journey but glad I went through JFK .
My visa had expired but I dint do Dropbox as I saw from this thread that most people got called for interview so I quietly donated myself for a fresh interview without dropbox to save time and stories .
Using Doctoresparati letter (same I used in 2015 when I had my son) I applied with my sister (since am going with my son and will need help) but she was rejected. So I was scarred to apply for my mum cos of someones experience here as well.
My mum's visa was approved no much question only asked why she was going , my visa page, how many kids and grandkids she had.
When we got to JFK, I showed the officers my son America passport and she asked I join the citizen line and go ahead to do the self machine stuff. I stayed on the line for five mins and the officer asked me only one question - how long are you here for and I told him 3months and he stamped me and said have a nice stay . That was it , no agriculture though I had few food items and had a little below $10k as I dint want to waste time declaring.
I bless God for His favor cos we were treated like we just came back to our country. No hassles , no questions , nothing .
Am in Elpaso now in a very comfy accomodation I secured through airbnb -
Sorry for my long writeup. I wish everyone going for interview and those who have gotten visa a safe trip and safe delivery for all of us. May God grant us favor and above all Wisdom in making any decision.

Marylandmama:



Got ur pm. I have replied you. I used Howard county general hospital. It's on the high side too. Maryland is just too expensive

Marylandmama:


From what I heard, Laurel regional hospital maternity section has been closed down for now. There was an issue with not meeting the required standard. Dunno if they have reopened it now. You can also google shady Grove Adventist hospital. Didn't use them cos of the long distance from my host's house.

demiiii:
THE HOSPITAL WAS IN MARYLAND . PRECISELY LAUREL REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Dwebb55:


You can ask your questions here!

staceyo:
Good evening house
Please any June mamas using hospital in Virginia ready to share accommodation.
I am using Fairfax Hospital

demiiii:
Hi, have you gotten the needed information If not please contact me so i can give you the information of the doctor i used before.. And the hospital if necessary

demiiii:
Hi, have you gotten the needed information If not please contact me so i can give you the information of the doctor i used before.. And the hospital if necessary

Shawshank:

Breakdown of my bills
Hosp fee for vag delivery- 2078
Doctors fee for vag delivery- 850
Epidural- 1450
Well baby- 264
Hearing test- 160 ( I declined)
1st doctors appointment- 110, subsequent ones-30
Lab- whole panel about 145 or so but the doctor accepts results from Nigeria
Pray for favour not to use epidural...
Let me know if you have any other question

Nozzle:

Pm me, i just saw your message.

Dwebb55:

hello Dwebb55 i wanted to send you a PM but i think you need to also follow me back for that to happen. I'll also need contacts and information on Inova fairfax. I'm trying to get all options in so i can compare and weigh options since family is in maryland. Thanks

My DW and I used Inova Fairfax which is about 3.5 hours from Norfolk so I don't think I'll be of help. You can start by searching for hospital's in your area of intended stay and then calling them up or searching their websites

DrPrincess:

I sent Dr a mail, n he gave details of hospitals he is affiliated with. I can't put his contact details here cos d post wld be deleted.
I'l suggest u Google. The name of his practice is 'Center for Women's Health'

kayvine4u:
Maryland hospitals are pretty expensive. Your best bet would be to get a hospital in Virginia, You can google hospitals in virginia and narrow down choices based on the distance to the part of Maryland where u will be.