damsel020:
2nd missionary journey finally over.

Mum Visa

I asked for opinion wen I applied for my mum visa, she was actually denied without them checking anything,so what i did was to write the consular on her behalf nd I also sent a mail to the consular that I have a toddler nd expecting a baby and I need my mum assistance. I also booked emergency appointment, I attached d receipt for Doctor and hospital, so the appointment was approved and her visa was granted with her saying d same thing as previous interview and they did not check anything.

I know it's been a while since you posted this. My DH was just refused a visa and I'm due in four weeks. So I need all the support I can get. How did you go about writing the consular? Did she have to fill another DS-160? I'm confused. Please if you don't mind enlightening me a bit, I'll be very grateful.

ojceskills:
Hello..Please I am using Dr Xdas and HNWM TOO BUT TRAVELLING ENDING OF jULY...Lets connect na

sure. No problem. I'll be travling first week of March dou. You can dm me ( I don't know how to send dms)

@flowers, thanks for your response. She was given a b1/B2 visa. She applied to go on a medical treatment. She went with d letter from her doctor in US and she showed it to the VO during her interview and she was granted d visa.

Part 5 Already! My people, I have missed you. It hasn't been an easy period for me. But I have missed you all... I promised to give info on my waka but health challenges kept me. I found out that Ben Taub Hospital assigns you a Dr when you register or maybe a midwife if you come late in pregnancy. I didnt see a private maternity ward but the bill they told me was 2k5 and they said it covers all unless something else comes up. unfortunately, I couldnt find out more because they transferred my son to another hospital and after he got discharged, I had my baby at HNWM where I had already paid before learning about Ben Taub. Someone also mentioned LBJ but I didnt get to find out. I got too ill.

the pix attached, Drs in the house please is this in anyway related to childbirth? It started out as a bad rash and before I knew it, I was in bad pain... still recovering...

Good morning mama's in the house..I have learnt a lot from this forum and it will be unfair if I don't give back. But I will like to thank finegirlna with her I was able to gather all my documents in a week. I applied on Sunday and got Thursday for interview.I decided to rush all cos I don't know trump next move.she is such an angel..she doesn't know me and yet didn't feel reluctant to help..I asked her alot of questions and she answered all..May God bless you.

I had my interview this morning at the Lagos embassy..7.45am..I didn't know I will be standing for so long oo..me that I have still not gotten over morning sickness and I get very tired..Thank God for the strength.

Vo- passport please
Passed my passport.
Vo-where are you going.
Me- Houston
Vo-what's happening there.
Me-Going there to have my baby.
Vo-What do you do and where do you work.
Me-An Auditor and told him where I work.
Vo-how much do you earn.
Me-told him.
Vo-what does your husband do ,where does he work and how much does he earn.
Me-told him.
Vo..explain briefly your husband role..
Me..see me see wahala..I expected him to ask me to explain mine thank God I know alot about his job..that's how I started talking with confidence like it is my own job o.at that point I knew I was going to get the visa cos me gave a look of satisfaction.
Vo-where has your husband travelled to.
Me- mentioned three countries.
Vo- do you have his passport here.
Me-No ...but we travelled together to the UK
Vo- ohhhh..then he went through my passport.
Vo- will your husband come along with you on this trip.
Me..No..he will be very busy during my travel period ...he again gave a look of satisfaction that says they are not running away
I sharply added I have my doctor correspondence hospital correspondence and bank statement.
Vo..hold on we haven't gotten to that..
Me..okay
Vo...will your office give you time for your travel.
Me..I have three months maternity leave
Vo-how much do you have planned for this trip.
Me-15K usd....
Vo-can I have your doctors correspondence and hospital.
Me-gave it to him and added my budget sheet..asked if I should pass my bank statement but he said it wasn't necessary.
Vo..he seriously went through the doctor correspondence and hospital then asked me why the doctors email is different from the hospital.
Me- told him the doctor is paid differently from the hospital and that the doctor uses the hospital and has his admin differently ..don't know if am right at least that was what I told him.
Vo- alright with a smile on his face...your visa has been approved ...
And plenty talk after that I was obviously not interested in as I needed water at that point if not I might just faint.

Trust me I was very happy..I remember telling finegirlna I doubt if I will apply again if am rejected and I was ready to port to canada as I still have enough time.
Who says prayer doesn't work..I was truly favoured today.

All thanks to Debby516 ,griesgries, ultimatebas and finegirlna...I posted about accommodation few weeks ago and they all helped me.I am truly grateful.

Will be travelling by June using west Houston Medical Centre and doctor Amaro..again all thanks to finegirlna
Am making good use of this turkish sales o..dollar isn't smiling
Am also open to help anybody o...

Thank you all.

Congratulations on your success dear

Vo- alright with a smile on his face...your visa has been approved ...
And plenty talk after that I was obviously not interested in as I needed water at that point if not I might just faint.

Babatwi:

Thanks

how about to return in april is it still 210, can you share the link pls

its a sale that is on going till 15th february so whether its tomorrow you are flying or april, you would get the same rate for JFK, Houston and i think ATL.

ladee1:


how about to return in april is it still 210, can you share the link pls

Lajoie33:
Part 5 Already! My people, I have missed you. It hasn't been an easy period for me. But I have missed you all... I promised to give info on my waka but health challenges kept me. I found out that Ben Taub Hospital assigns you a Dr when you register or maybe a midwife if you come late in pregnancy. I didnt see a private maternity ward but the bill they told me was 2k5 and they said it covers all unless something else comes up. unfortunately, I couldnt find out more because they transferred my son to another hospital and after he got discharged, I had my baby at HNWM where I had already paid before learning about Ben Taub. Someone also mentioned LBJ but I didnt get to find out. I got too ill.

the pix attached, Drs in the house please is this in anyway related to childbirth? It started out as a bad rash and before I knew it, I was in bad pain... still recovering...

Please what is the hosp and doc charges for Ben Taub hosp, it should be chaper being a govt hosp, can you mail me their contact details or share it here

freshdad:
its a sale that is on going till 15th february so whether its tomorrow you are flying or april, you would get the same rate for JFK, Houston and i think ATL.

Am I d only one dats not seeing these fates?

freshdad:
its a sale that is on going till 15th february so whether its tomorrow you are flying or april, you would get the same rate for JFK, Houston and i think ATL.

I don't think the above statement is true o,the rates differs with different dates. It's not to a flat rate for all dates.

Lajoie33:
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the pix attached, Drs in the house please is this in anyway related to childbirth? It started out as a bad rash and before I knew it, I was in bad pain... still recovering...

OMG!!! Are you okay? What are the doctors saying pls? Who is taking care of your LO? Am so sorry dear. Words can't express what my heart feels for you. ARRGGHHHH!!! Get well soon sis. Wish you God's speed recovery

Babatwi:


I don't think the above statement is true o,the rates differs with different dates. It's not to ja flat rate for all dates.

Yes the rate differs o..I got 378 for my return date I had to add one more week to get the 210K deal.

maybe, but i check a few dates, march and april for departure and the same return dates and it all came back within same range of 210-220k

Babatwi:


I don't think the above statement is true o,the rates differs with different dates. It's not to a flat rate for all dates.

freshdad:
maybe, but i check a few dates, march and april for departure and the same return dates and it all came back within same range of 210-220k

Pls what dates did you use in april? Pls
The fares I'm getting are very far from wat you all are seeing.

anonymousmum:


Let us just do the right thing, and then pray and fast after.

Gbam!

last week of april

mumzt:

Pls what dates did you use in april? Pls
The fares I'm getting are very far from wat you all are seeing.

freshdad:
last week of april

Thanks.

Lajoie33:


the pix attached, Drs in the house please is this in anyway related to childbirth? It started out as a bad rash and before I knew it, I was in bad pain... still recovering...

Oh no! What is d diagnosis dear? I truly wish i had suggestions/solutions to offer! May d healing power of the Lord touch u mightily in Jesus name. U r in my prayers

@thermolady please can I PM you. ? thanks

Mandex11:
@thermolady please can I PM you. ? thanks

Pls feel free to do so. Would be glad to help in any way I can.

*Would also like to say big 'thank you' to NL brethren for congratulatory messages & prayers. Nefertitiram, as per ur ibeji prayer, am co-opting u as unpaid nanny/au pair if it comes to pass since mum-to-be of twins cannot travel alone!

*to answer a previous poster, when I flew to Dallas with my 13 day old baby, I was asked to provide the airline with an ok-to-fly letter from paediatrician & copy of birth certificate. I think it's same requirement for international travel for less than 14 day old infants.

for the 1st time today, someone called me by my baby's name instead of the usual 'aunty'[sometimes in derision] of the past. Gave me a very nice warm feeling!

thermolady:


for the 1st time today, someone called me by my baby's name instead of the usual 'aunty'[sometimes in derision] of the past. Gave me a very nice warm feeling!

Awwww. Enjoy it, uve earned it. may God bless ur family and the new baby .

Where is firstymum. Hope ure ok. #justchecking

Happy new month All. Long time, ithavetey

Chie it's a pity. Don't worry by God you will have smooth skin soon.

Lajoie33:
Part 5 Already! My people, I have missed you. It hasn't been an easy period for me. But I have missed you all... I promised to give info on my waka but health challenges kept me. I found out that Ben Taub Hospital assigns you a Dr when you register or maybe a midwife if you come late in pregnancy. I didnt see a private maternity ward but the bill they told me was 2k5 and they said it covers all unless something else comes up. unfortunately, I couldnt find out more because they transferred my son to another hospital and after he got discharged, I had my baby at HNWM where I had already paid before learning about Ben Taub. Someone also mentioned LBJ but I didnt get to find out. I got too ill.

the pix attached, Drs in the house please is this in anyway related to childbirth? It started out as a bad rash and before I knew it, I was in bad pain... still recovering...

This made soo emotional. Congrats again and we shall call u Iya ibeji wen d twins arrive

thermolady:


for the 1st time today, someone called me by my baby's name instead of the usual 'aunty'[sometimes in derision] of the past. Gave me a very nice warm feeling!

This made me soo emotional. Congrats again and we shall call u Iya ibeji wen d twins arrive

thermolady:


for the 1st time today, someone called me by my baby's name instead of the usual 'aunty'[sometimes in derision] of the past. Gave me a very nice warm feeling!

Ifylicious:


I am using Dr xydas. Will send u the attachment north west hospital as regards their fee sent to me

please I am June bound, not made up my mind if to use el paso or Houston. pls share the fees attachment with me. thank you

thermolady:
Greetings to all in the house: 1st ‘missionary’ journey successfully concluded mainly thanks to advice & tips from this Forum.

For me, it’s been one favour or miracle after the other.
1st, my Godsent, confident Elpaso obgyn allowed me to have a vagi/normal delivery despite my quite advanced age & high risk, precious nature of pregnancy. Was successfully induced at 40 weeks.
ii. this normally superbusy doctor patiently stayed with me for over an hour in very final stage of labour, encouraging me to push despite 2 doses of oxygen & my worry that it might end in C-Section.
iii. Discharged on morning of 3rd day. After being presented with xtra bill of $1,900 (despite paying full package price b4 delivery), hospital later relented after visits & calls & adjusted my account balance to zero.
*Note: After delivery, even if for ex, u’re on a payment package covered by doctoresparati, you may still get bills outside of the package; don’t panic, simply ensure you see/call the Fin. Counsellors of the hospital & explain you are on selfpay package. E.g I was sent a $10, 944 anaesthesia bill despite epidural being already part of package costs. However some bills must be paid outside package e.g 2nd PKU test for baby [$12] & separate Pathology bills for mother & baby[ours was $159 after 30% discount].
iv. My Naija paediatrician saved phototherapy cost by ordering sunbathing 4 jaundiced baby instead[His bill: $300]. LO otherwise in perfect health. Speedily refused hearing test for her (fear of xchange rate is beginning of wisdom!) Baby’s Birth Certificate [$23] was ready after 1 week. Collected it with Int. Drivers’ Licence & Lagos US embassy notarised form [‘FEDEXed’ to me by DH].
*Note: In Elpaso, Nigerian Voters Card NOT ACCEPTED as ID for baby’s BC collection. [I photographed & sent my signature & passport photo by email to DH who then applied for Int. Drivers’ license on my behalf].
*[/b]Asked for my baby’s Social Security card to be mailed to Dallas address. On receipt, [b]trusted Dallas based relation opened it & gave me the no. over phone which I then supplied to Elpaso Passport office.
v. Applied for baby’s US passport & flew to Dallas following day. It’s usually ready in 3 days but as I was leaving Elpaso b4 it would be ready, I had it posted [$165+$15] to me in Dallas. Wasted time & money in Dallas for overnight return courier envelope in applying for Emergency Travel Certificate for baby only to be informed that it was no longer being issued. With travel date being the following Monday, had to apply online for Nigerian Visa [2 money orders of $180+ $85] & sent baby’s US passport (with return courier envelope) to Nigerian embassy on Friday (without agent).Visa issued same day (proper one, not biro) & baby’s passport couriered back to me in Dallas the very next day (Saturday)! God bless Mr. Usman for prompt & free assistance to me.
vi. The Elpaso landlord (who had been temporarily away in Naija )of the accommodation that I relocated to from Intown Suites, briefly returned to Elpaso & realised that he had been my private SAT/TOEFL student 20 years ago in Festac, & freely chauffeured, shopped and even babysat once for me in last few days of my stay in Elpaso. I returned to Lagos 2 weeks later & in Akoka [Lagos] miraculously ran into him AGAIN while he was visiting someone before he finally returned to Elpaso. MORAL: [/b]it’s a very [b]tiny world! Never be nasty/cheat anyone in the belief that you’ll never meet again.
vii. At Dallas airport, was charged $71.60 for infant ticket by Emirates. Had paid N524, 000 for my own return ticket in November 2016. No bassinet on 14.30 hr Dallas/Dubai leg but journey not bad. Allowed to take special (black) airport baby stroller (mine had been checked in at Dallas boarding gate) overnight to hotel. Bassinet provided on Dubai/Lagos leg but baby preferred my arms!
• I must say, this Forum has been an invaluable source of info to me; may it grow from strength to strength; Forum Old Timers, u’re like classroom teachers, pls do not tire of repeating answers to the questions of Forum Newbies or rudely tell them to go back & start reading from 1st page; not everyone has the time or strength for research!

So finally my e-brethren, I’m very glad to be back home to our dear Naija despite the heat, encountered primitiveness & NEPA. [there is no place like home ]. What matters is that after a safe delivery, I am now a mother at last after more than 22 years of marriage.[still ttcing sisters, pls. hold on to ur dream]. I give God all the glory.

did you use doctoresparati or some other hospital in elpaso