earthrealm:


Phhheew halfway tru..started from page 1, over 1wk and counting...
I don tire...seems the thread isnt even moving much...was page 131 when i started, now page 133

Moniker noted, hopefully one is able to be of help to you on this thread if you ever require one and it's available. Thanks for putting in the "hardwork", in a short while you'd be done, and you sure will be happy with yourself.... May you have it smooth on this journey I pray!

Canadien.

Resident mean u live in Canada and non resident means u do not live here aka International patients

Lankesolanke:
Pls can anyone explain what the resident or no resident means pls..thank you

Yes they said they would assist me with doctors,they sent a full list of OBY gyn..and their email..would take my time to go through and select..I am getting there..can’t wait to testify and share full transcript on this forum

Hotstepper:

You will still.need some kind of drs appointment nd have an idea of dr's fee so.find one who can take int. patient associated.with the hospital od ur choice as hoapital nd dr r independent of eachother. Well done

Thank you for this post, I am in the same birth window as you. The prices you put here for the whole process was it what the doctor you are using sent to you? Cos it's quite expensive from what we have been seeing here and also is it like a private clinic or govt runned

Bluefin:
This is the best way to search for hospital/Dr for those asking.
Google hospitals in the province that you want to deliver.
Check on the différent websites of the hospital. There is a section that has find a physician
Select OBYGYN/Maternal/new born care
Most hospitals will have the names of all physicians in that department and should say yes or no if accepting patients.
If accepting patients, google the doctor to find their office.
Email the doctors office and let them know you are an international patient and need to find out what the doctors registration process is
You can also call but email is more effective. They will send you a brochure for the hospital that will have all the information you need or tell they do not accept non Canadian residents.
Keep searching until you find someone that is interested in cash paying international patients.
Another very fast way if you dont really care about gender or qualification of doctor is to reach out to the international patients email(usually stated on the hospitals website) they will reply you with brochure.

During my research and doctors choice, i was lucky that the first doctor i contacted did not mind accepting me and luckily i was in canada at the time so i went it for my first trimester appointment ( I am a US Citizen) but currently on a work project in the GTA area and want to get Canadian passport so the baby can have both US and Canada.

Look at hospitals that are outside Toronto because i noticed that the two main hospitals i liked inside Toronto clearly stated on their website that they do not take non Canadian residents for maternal treatment. One thing to note is that there is a list of compulsory tests for Ontario pregnant ladies- Just google it if your doctors office doesn't send it in the package and come with those tests so you are less risk for a doctor who wants to take you on and that you dont waste money extra on doing the tests.

Please note that i will not be sharing my doctor until i deliver because she knows i am her first cash paying non resident patient and it will just be obvious. Happy to share hospital if moderator allows. You can google it and contact international patients billing. They will send everything. I was told that i can see the same doctor for my tests and exams, but once i go into labor i will be seen by whichever doctor in the practice is on call but that doctor will have access to my medical records since all the doctors are in the same network.

-Hospital Deposit- $7800. They will return any unused amount to you.
-Mother per night $2900 (private) (a night is anything above 8 hours after initial visit) There are cheaper options like ward, semi private etc
-Baby per night/Nursery $1,300
-ICU- $3600
-Doctors Fee- $4200
-Hospital Location, Richmond Hill, ON


PS: The doctor has a $200 initial consultation fee, second visit is 100 and i then $80 per visit after that. None of all these fees include any tests or laboratory fees, surgical, anesthetic, assistant Pediatrician or NICU fees. Doctor is in Thornhill, ON

You must submit a hospital package (form), register and make all deposits prior to 35 weeks so i am assuming they wont accept patients beyond this week.

Please do not send me any personal message. If you have any question, bring it here and I will answer. My birth window is Feb/March and if there is anybody that is in this window and wants to go on the journey together and network, please feel free and we can all make this thread useful. I will be on a project in the middle east between Mid-October and December and iIwill go to Canada finally in my 34th week.

For accommodation, i will be staying at Premier (i selected markham on the site or Mary-am, i selected markham also). Google them and book a stay in the area you want. They will respond within 24 hours to let you know you are booked but cannot be confirmed till 2-3 weeks before your estimated stay.

Please i truly dont know anything about visa application. This is what i can share/ give back for now.

If there is anybody that has process for Long Birth Certificate and Passport application. God bless you as you share.

The amount qouted is for dr and hospital feea as stated and given to her by both

Otokini01:
Thank you for this post, I am in the same birth window as you. The prices you put here for the whole process was it what the doctor you are using sent to you? Cos it's quite expensive from what we have been seeing here and also is it like a private clinic or govt runned

Okay thanks,its really on the high side, please does anyone know any affordable hospital in Ottawa? The ones I have checked cant seem to find any email to reach them with.

Hotstepper:

The amount qouted is for dr and hospital feea as stated and given to her by both

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Okay thanks I sure will. Thanks for all your response, I haven't a doctor though but I have submitted my application already i just hope they dont ask for additional documents

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Please stay in touch for when you get your visa. Will be nice to have a virtual partner on the journey [/quote]

Did u apply for a medical visa?

Otokini01:
Okay thanks I sure will. Thanks for all your response, I haven't a doctor though but I have submitted my application already i just hope they dont ask for additional documents

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Please stay in touch for when you get your visa. Will be nice to have a virtual partner on the journey

Yes I did

quote author=Hotstepper post=82887152]Did u apply for a medical visa?



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Hello everyone, new to this forum...
I’m a Uk resident but want to travel to Canada to give birth for the passport. I have had a visit visa before pregnancy. I intend to travel in December but I am finding it hard/confusing to get a hospital and doctor. I have a close in Edmonton and not so close one in Ontario but I’d prefer to stay alone as my mom and husby will be with me.
Please help guys... due date is Feb and I intend to travel 34/35weeks in December.

Thank you in advance, bless you

One of the hospitals I contacted sent this

Someone expatiate pls?

sent what

Lankesolanke:
One of the hospitals I contacted sent this

Someone expatiate pls?

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na straifhr forward statement.

It means assuming labour starts while coming from the airport and u land at the hospital, any dr that is on call/duty at that time will deliver ur baby.

But if u will be seeing dr for antenatal then u have to find ur own dr for that.

I hope this helps

Lankesolanke:
Oh thought I posted it..
Find attached now

I get that but does it mean the doctor for antenatal will still be from their own hospital when I go to register ??

Hotstepper:

na straifhr forward statement.

It means assuming labour starts while coming from the airport and u land at the hospital, any dr that is on call/duty at that time will deliver ur baby.

But if u will be seeing dr for antenatal then u have to find ur own dr for that.

I hope this helps

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Yes that is what it means.....Hospitala r independent of drs here....u only go to the hospital wen u r in labour or emrgency. Anyother issue gynea attends to u in his/her office outside of the hospital. It is a totally diff. from Naija set up.

So POE, u will be asked of ur Dr's information

Lankesolanke:
Hmmm,so even if I register with them no doctor will check me ,it means they are only admitting me for delivery..how does this work?..so if arrive Canada early the hospital won’t do any check up ,they are only booking me for delivery
Is that what this means

Ok..thanks

Hotstepper:
Yes that is what it means.....Hospitala r independent of drs here....u only go to the hospital wen u r in labour or emrgency. Anyother issue gynea attends to u in his/her office outside of the hospital. It is a totally diff. from Naija set up.

So POE, u will be asked of ur Dr's information

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jayfierce:
Good evening. What was the outcome of your application? We also got a prepayment deduction of $198CAD on the same day we got an approval. Checked the booking website and they stated that they charge a temporary deposit to make sure the card used to book isn't lost or stolen and to guarantee booking.

Yeah thats standard procedure by intl hotels these days.
I think the OP had issues, cos the hotel was unable to deduct that test payment, hence when the embassy contacted them to verify the reservation, they gave an unfavourable report.

OmoBendel24:


Moniker noted, hopefully one is able to be of help to you on this thread if you ever require one and it's available. Thanks for putting in the "hardwork", in a short while you'd be done, and you sure will be happy with yourself.... May you have it smooth on this journey I pray!

Pheeeeeew.
Finished the thread, sad that the thread isnt moving fast.still page 134

Sure..thanks

Bluefin:



Go and check the doctors that are listed under obygyn for that hospitals website. Contact them one by one until you find one accepting new patients

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Pheeeeeew.
Finished the thread, sad that the thread isnt moving fast.still page 134
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earthrealm:


Pheeeeeew.
Finished the thread, sad that the thread isnt moving fast.still page 134

Big congratulations to you. Keep it going! Sure you are a whole lot equipped now and can easily make informed decisions as it were, thread is moving, but at snail speed. Call for assistance when required.... Regards to you!

Hi guys, I thought this Canada thing will be easy since I have a valid U.S visa but I got refused on the grounds that they feel I wont leave Canada after my visa expires. Feeling really sad. Any ideas why they will feel so? Is it ideal to reapply? Your thoughts will help.

prettyama106:
Hi guys, I thought this Canada thing will be easy since I have a valid U.S visa but I got refused on the grounds that they feel I wont leave Canada after my visa expires. Feeling really sad. Any ideas why they will feel so? Is it ideal to reapply? Your thoughts will help.

the reasons for visa renewal are vast and varied, would be difficult for us to sit behind our keyboards and tell you why.
lemme pen down some possible reasons/questions. then the human factor again, the visa officer might be biased/bad mood etc..then quota again..most countries in the western world usually hv quotas for visas issue per set time, considering nigerias vast population vis a vis nos of applicants, nigeria wud hv a higher refusal rate than say ghana/cameroun etc


u declared preggy?
how much funds was available?
travelling alone or with hubby?
working in a bluechip company?