Teechawa:
Pls house, does giving birth in Canada confer citizenship like America?

shamecurls:


Yeah 100%

Phemzy:
Hello Aus.
Pls I want to make clarification on the invitation letter. Is it necessary the invitation letter state the duration of my stay in Canada. If yes, then how many months will the invitee state. My destination is Ontario. I have a relative there who will accommodate my wife there.
Thanks
@hotstepper I will appreciate ur guide here pls.
Can u help by recommending an hospital in Ontario who I can start exchanging test results with and book a medical appointment with. I understand as I av read b4 that one has to be physically there b4 an appointment can be called considered. However proof of medical appointment is also useful in the online route.
Thanks and God bless

You are just lucky woman that the man is nice an sint notice . Whatever u write on ur application is visible for them in the system. I fell that men are more liberal than woman too.

Assuming he saw that u were preggy and u only answered u came to visit , he may or may not let u in and if he does, immigration will be on the look at for u to make sure u leave in 2 weeks as u said and may probably probe u with more questions.

You are obligated to say the truth to immigration officers and not use wisdom ..dunno where the wisdom is coming from.rather to get a nice person. To birth in Canada is not illegal.but have to declare your intentions period

hermosa:


yes i was visibly heavy but i think the guy didn't bother. he only asked me what i was here for and i said 'Visiting family", he asked me how long i was going to be here for "two weeks." (cos my return date was in two weeks= long story) and also how many luggages i had "two". i didn't have any trouble at the POE.
listen people be very careful with your answers. don't state your true intentions unless they specifically ask you. and yes i know a lot of people are going to counter what i'm saying e.g hotstepper but I've been travelling in and out of Nigeria since i was a baby and immigration rules are getting stricter. deal with them as you would deal with our Nigerian immigration officers; Reply. With. Wisdom.
good luck to all the mamas in the house.

hermosa:
@hotstepper I'm not lucky, I'm BLESSED and yes i completely agree, he was nice.
USE WISDOM people. i'm telling you from experience.
and the wisdom is coming from God since you don't know. i've told you. be careful how you answer these people and answer with wisdom i can't stress that enough. if you like declare your intentions, then let me know how that turns out.... no really, i'd love to know how that turns out.

hermosa:
@hotstepper I'm not lucky, I'm BLESSED and yes i completely agree, he was nice.
USE WISDOM people. i'm telling you from experience.
and the wisdom is coming from God since you don't know. i've told you. be careful how you answer these people and answer with wisdom i can't stress that enough. if you like declare your intentions, then let me know how that turns out.... no really, i'd love to know how that turns out.

hermosa:
@hotstepper I'm not lucky, I'm BLESSED and yes i completely agree, he was nice.
USE WISDOM people. i'm telling you from experience.
and the wisdom is coming from God since you don't know. i've told you. be careful how you answer these people and answer with wisdom i can't stress that enough. if you like declare your intentions, then let me know how that turns out.... no really, i'd love to know how that turns out.

MadameU:
Abeg o people no vex but has anyone applied for a medical Visa here for birthing or has anyone tried informing the Canadian authorities about birthing on Canadian soil before proceeding? If una know Person wey don do the above abeg tell us, make we know how ,so we can build on their knowledge and experience.

Phema,Nobody,Nita 2013 ozycy, sayoberry I see you all! U are all well seated....

Hotstepper:

The best so far. It's good u put both


@hotstepper I was confused that's why I put both but it would be nice to have a clear cut rule on this just like US.




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There is a place in the form where you can add medical.for me I added medical and visiting as purpose of travel.

jinnyz:
@ WAYINOMA

PLEASE WAS IT THIS YEAR YOU FILLED BOTH MEDICAL & VISITING? DID YOU GET THE VISA? WILL APPRECIATE YOUR PROMPT RESPONSE. THANKS!!!!!!!!

wayinoma:
Yes it was this year, yes I did. Like my said it was out of confusion I wrote medical it's not like I knew if it was ok or not.
I also mentioned that it would be nice to know what is the embassy's position on this.

For me I was confused and I put both there

jinnyz:
@ WAYINOMA WAS IT AN ONLINE OR PAPER APPLICATION? I HAVE GONE THROUGH THE PAPER FORM CANT SEE ANY COLUMN FOR MEDICAL

wayinoma:
It's paper check well u will see it

Jafar777:
[Good day please could you send your contact (email or reachable number to jafarbalogun@yahoo.com.
Id appreciate if you enlighten me on some steps ]Hello People,

I have been a silent follower of this thread, however I signed in to THANK a special lady called HOTSTEPPER.

I got HOTSTEPPER's email from this thread, I sent a mail to her after I gave birth and she followed up wonderfully.

I would probably have gotten stuck because I had issues with my baby's birth certificate but HOTSTEPPER gingered me and it got resolved within a week...her contact at Nig. High. Comm. at Ottawa was also on point as I got my baby's travel document without going there...

To others that will love to know my birth experience.

I got my visa before I got pregnant...I didn't have any issues with border control at Toronto Airport although I wore a big jacket because I came in during winter season.

I gave birth in Ontario..
a) Gynaecologist's Bill - 3000CAD (the fees differ depending on the town and gynaecologist)
b) Hospital Bill - 2000CAD (I begged them to discharge me within 24hrs because it's 2000CAD per night and I was paying out of pocket)
c) Birth Certificate - 65CAD (35 for long form and 25CAD for short form)
d) Passport - 107CAD (I paid for expedited processing otherwise it costs 57CAD)
e) Nig. Travel Doc. - 150CAD

I called the Doc's office before I travelled so I got the list of pregnancy results to bring along...It helped reduce all the cost of healthcare as I only did two tests (Ultrasound and Strep B) when I arrived in Canada.

Would I chose Canada over USA.......YES! YES!! YES!!!

Canadian dollar exchange rate is cheaper than US Dollar; Canadians are really nice and friendly people...the environment is lovely, healthcare is top-notch (Choiiiiiiiii....if you see the kain facilities wey dem get for hospitals here ehhhnnnnn.....our leaders have no excuse for not developing our healthcare sector with the kain income dem don rake from Oil & Gas).

Healthcare and Education (from Kindergarten to High School) is free for Citizens who live in Canada...while education is subsidized for Citizens at Uni level.

I can go on and on but summary is I thank GOD for giving me the opportunity to make this trip and for safe delivery; I also thank HOTSTEPPER for being so supportive even though I didn't meet her in person.

Finally, try to factor in transportation costs.....and yes, baby things here are affordable like in the US.

GOD BLESS!