Ok, thanks

thermolady:


You are indeed right; you need the notarised form for baby's US passport application, not BC collection, it's just that since both Passport Office & Records Office are close to each other in Elpaso, you might as well take the form along with you when collecting the Birth Certificate and apply the same day for the US passport after collecting the BC. If you're able to supply baby's SSN along with the application, the passport will be ready for you to pickup 3 days later.

Good evening, pls is there a need for a notarized form for BC collection? I tot it's only needed for passport when hubby isn't around.would like to know pls

thermolady:


Pardon late reply; LO's fine, thanks. No extra payment needed. Just keep checking epcounty/public records website by inputting ur baby's name. When the certificate is ready, u will see '1 result found,' u then immediately go to records office with hubby/notarised form & ID for collection. Takes about a week for certificate to be ready for collection.

Thank you, mine is different ooo, maybe because it's abuja I sent to, it was an automated response abt how most of my questions are answered below blah blah blah. Maybe I should resend to lagos.

Flawless1988:

It's the same generic response
Subject: RE: CHANGE OF INTENT TO TRAVEL
Thank you for your inquiry.

Please note that there is no legal requirement to inform us that you are seeking to give birth in the United States or that your purpose of travel has changed. The Customs and Border Protection, a branch of USCIS, determines a traveler’s eligibility of entry to the U.S, you should be prepared to demonstrate to the immigration officer at the port of entry why you are seeking medical treatment and that you have logistical and financial plans for the treatment. You should show the border protection agents upon arrival in the U.S. your detailed birth plan, which would include correspondence with your doctor, the cost of the delivery, any receipts showing prepayments for care and evidence that you have the ability to pay for all costs while in the U.S. up to and including your living expenses.
We recommend that you review the regulations on non-immigrant aliens entering the United States for purposes of childbirth at https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/882/~/visit-the-u.s.-while-pregnant-and-the-risks-involved and plan accordingly. Please you should not stay in the U.S. longer than you are permitted by Customs and Border Protection at the port of entry. The Department of Homeland Security at the port of entry will determine your eligibility to enter the United States on any travel.

If you choose to give birth in the U.S., we advise you to bring evidence of payment, both when you enter the U.S. on this visit, and at your future U.S. visa interviews.

Sincerely,

cid:image001.gif@01D240BF.D4E53CD0
Correspondence Unit (TMI)
US CONSULATE GENERAL
LAGOS, NIGERIA

Hello dear, pls what does the response from the embassy look like, just to be sure it's the normal generic response, because this one plenty, very long email. Thanks.

Flawless1988:
Hello! Currently in Houston with my DH!
My experience at the POE was epic!
I got my B1B2 January with my husband for the purpose of our wedding anniversary. However we later decided to use the visa for birthing. I went through the thread and realized it's possible, even without first using for the main purpose of visit.
I quickly drafted the change of intent letter to the embassy and got a correspondent.
Then I made contact with Oakbend hospital in Houston.
I flew with my DH and we used Turkish airline. I was 34weeks 6days. Got the fit to fly from the airport.
Turkish airline has really upgraded as free WIFI was available in the flight from Turkey to Houston (13hrs)
At the POE 1st ( CBP) (He was looking unhappy already) what is your purpose of visit ?
ME: childbirth and vacation
CBP: How much do you have on you?
ME : 9k$
CBP (mean face) : How long are you staying for?
Me: 7weeks but my husband would leave after 5weeks.
CBP: Did you inform the embassy at the time of your interview
Me: No, cos at that time we hv not decided to birth in d US
CBP: He was like, he started raising his voice and said we should give him a straight forward answer.
DH: No, but we sent a change of intent letter and got a reply.
CBP: Can I have the letter and correspondence?
DH : we started looking for the letter o, I was already sweating, alas! He found it, d CBP was so mean, told us to move away from him that we are not ready. We apologized, but he didn't accept. So we chilled till he was done with everyone on the line
CBP: can I hv d letter
Me: we gave him, and he went through it, then collected the reply from the embassy and did same
CBP: where would you be staying?
Me: my friends place, her name is .......
CBP : how long hv you known her
Me: 1 year now.
CBP: Have you met her b4?
Me: I said no, it was my brother that linked me up with her.
CBP: why are you lying? You called someone you have never met your friend? You are a liar
Me: I was trying to explain... Then he shut me up, my husband too wanted to explain he just shunned us and told us to get out and not argue with him. He called d police standing behind him gave our passports to him and told us to follow him after capturing and bio metrics. I was already scared and I started praying , reading psalms and pleading for Gods mercy in my mind.
We got to the secondary inspection and asked to sit down.
There we saw other people sitting, after a while we were offered something to eat, I didn't hv appetite,though I was hungry.
CBP2 summoned just me after about 1 hour. He looked more friendly and cultured.
CBP: what is your purpose in d US
ME : vacation and childbirth
CBP : Do you have a doctor you are communicating with already?
Me : yes
CBP2: Can I d have evidence?
Me : gave him my doctors correspondence, estimated cost of delivery letter, ...
CBP: who "d be paying?
Me : myself.
CBP: Are you going to be having CS or VG birth?
Me : VG birth by God's grace
CBP 2 : How much do you have on you
Me : 9k$ plus my ATM cards
CBP: How much is the estimated cost of delivery
Me : 5k3$
CBP: who "d you be staying with?
Me: A friend my brother linked me up with
CBP: smiled and said she's not your friend but your brother friend. I said ok
CBP: Do you know what the problem is with the first CBP?
Me: No
CBP: A person you have not met is not your friend. The lady is your brothers friend.
How come the hospital is not providing an accommodation?
Me: I don't know if they do, because I never asked.
CBP: Make sure you don't accept to use any insurance cos it may cause your visa to be revoked . And collect all your receipts for subsequent visas. He asked if I wanted to make any enquiries. There was none. So, he stamped my passport and DH passport with 6months B2 Entry stamp.
I have gone for my first doctors appointment today and it was awesome. Thanks to the people on this thread, got to know about the change of intent and other information from this forum.

Akorkor:


Here is the format below: Got it from part 2,page 96.
Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to notify the embassy of my new travel plans. I have a B1/B2 visa which was obtained for a visit in October 2013. I have also used the visa for the original purpose. My name is ..........with passport number .........

I am currently pregnant and my husband and I have decided to have our babies in the USA. We have contacted a hospital in the USA for this purpose and we have adequate finances to cover all expenses.

I understand my visa covers for this purpose but would like to request you kindly update my records to reflect this new plan in my data. Also please advise if there is any other thing i would need to do.

Yours sincerely,
Your name

Thank you soooo much, I really appreciate this.

Akorkor:


Thank you. I did a thorough search and i got what i needed.

please assist a sister, I've searched tire for the format, one I got seems one kind and I don't know if it should include more information like visa page, name etc....

[quote author=mulberry post=53698019].


Hello Mulberry, pls I sent a pm to you, pls kindly reply ma'am. I want to inquire abt some things. Thanks.

Good day everyone, good work u guys are doing on this thread,keep it up. Pls I have a question, might sound silly though lol, a friend told me epidural is 7000naira here in naija, as against $1000 or so in d US, pls is oyinbo epidural different frm our own cos d price difference is staggering....,thank you.

[quote author=jasmos post=47205608][/quote] Thank you I was also told to just be testing yearly and the value one has to reach is 2000ul/ml or 10000 copiers/ml to require treatment. I just get anxious that one have dis virus and can't do anything about it.

jasmos:
ok thanks alot

Good evening, I'm new here pls what does the viral load have to be before one needs treatment and if one doesn't need treatment will one just go on living life without taking anything. Thank you

tbash16:
my thoughts exactly, they are citizens yeah, mehn I dunno ooo but is Medicaid so bad in this circumstance.....May you find help soon Insha Allah

@temyb

nefertitiram:


Eleyi gidi gan o! You may want to ask the VOs on immigration and non immigration thread. Hopefully, they can give a straightforward approach

my thoughts exactly, they are citizens yeah, mehn I dunno ooo but is Medicaid so bad in this circumstance.....May you find help soon Insha Allah

She answered yes I mean

A friend of mine had her interview this morning and was denied all because an agent who filled her form put business and vacation. She was obviously pregnant so I already advised she tell the truth. So when they ask her if she would be seeking medical care she answered no. The lady was like thanks for ur honesty but you didn't fill this form urself right she said yes. So the lady said she is sorry she wouldn't be able to give her that next time she should fill it herself and that she just might get the visa. Now this agent is still calling for balancing after she already paid 100k. Maybe I should become an agent sef at least I can guarantee a visa to some extent. Because like this thread has taught me Honesty is the Key.

sugah:

Oh really? Kai! Means we have to start budgeting for that. But is it compulsory?

. It's not compulsory I guess, all this merriment happened cos it's their 1st grandchild and we are Muslims so even if there isn't gonna be a merriment, a ram has to be killed on the 8th day and Alfas will be d ones to do prayers regarding the naming n all. My host even did a small naming too lol, only her 3 celebrations. BTW none was pay for by us.

sugah:
My own question is a bit derailing but its kinda connected

A manager in my office asked why I decided to birth in the US and deny my Parents (well not mine cos we don't do it) and my inlaws the joys of Day 8 naming ceremony In his opinion (not that it matters to me), 'better healthcare' is an excuse and I shouldn't use that to deny the grandparents their joy.


So my question is to the Yoruba 's amongst us that don't get to travel with their mothers...How do you handle the 'naming ceremony ' issue?

. It's done in absentia na, in my case it was done wit all d merriment n all in abj and even in my hometown sef...if marriages can take place without the couples being around then what is naming ceremony lol

Querylady24:


Please I have seen tax return and my eyes and ears don stretch. I was told the US doesn't give. Is it just Houston?

. Well I got at the airport in Houston when I was leaving. You can also Google for more info. Got for items bought at Ross, jc penny and Apple Store.

bubelahot:
Pls mamas in Houston... Pls how do you get tax return. .all these shopping why we dey do and Dem dey collect tax...I no dey live for this country oooo. Is it possible for one to get a refund....
Pls help a mama out

. Just hold the original receipt of all items bought and you can claim bk the tax returns note that not all stores are on the list of tax returns though u will b given a list of all stores on d list u just check n bring out the receipt for things bought there again the guy will ask to see the items physically. I think Ross is on d list nt sure of Burlington n Walmart... Too much wahala ontop to collect ur money bk right I couldn't let go cos I got 2 Apple phones frm Apple Store so I just had to collect and I was given at the airport.

Funny question. lol.

I guess maybe dts wat they did for me at heathrow yesterday...used something to wipe my hand and check. ...dunno what dt means...shioor...i cannot even stay here..the cold is too much...baby is wearing 3 clothes + a cardigan n me d mum sef na 3 cloth + cardigan...i dread heat buh cnt wait to reach my house....may God bless our LOs

modath:



Wowza!! , na dis kain tinz dey pain person!!

To think i thought i was mistreated.... E-Hug my sis..

Atlanta i had my braids almost pulled from my scalp (wrapped into a trendy doughnut style) cos they felt i may be hiding some "substance" inside of it, had my fingers thoroughly dusted & scanned as well..

Was asked more question than was necessary at Dubai Airport & at Heathrow as well!!! They don't even bother to extend the courtesy of apology when they don't find one wanting... No be dem fault sha, na wetin happen say make dem see am!!!!


Our people too!! Thinking oyinbo na mumu...

I used her carseat but d thing heavy oooo carrying it.... if u hv a stroller fine... but no bassinet was assigned wen i gt in buh was given an extra seat for her n she slept all thru in d car seat

bubelahot:
Please mamas in the house. How do you take your newborn home...Do you use a carseat\ stroller or you use the baby sling. Which one is more convinent especially if your traveling back to Nigeria alone.

Choi....why didnt find such clinic too...used one sunrise paed...good buh expensive....it is well...as for hearing test i should hv just squeeze nylon near baby's ear if she moves or steer that means she dey hear lol....it is well....ijebu things nooni....

Ye2ndearisto:
Hello All,

Here is my breakdown of all bills issued and and paid so far.

I used oak bend , dr Fagbohun .

Dr fees and test- 2020
Hospital fees -2300.
Nic -$416
I cancelled hearing test .
Brown and associates gave me two bills . $93 and $24.
Then a mama we stayed together discovered a clinic beside us for PD visit. First visit $30 and hearing test was also done . Second visit $30. The clinic is hope clinic they are in bellaire Blvd and they also give correspondence.( hope am not breaking rules.).

Then for those using west Houston , oakbend , Methodist . The accomodation am using , a room will be vacant from 29th of May . Good and strategically located on cook road by bellaire.

Give it time it will come you cn be taking hot pap or u cn try fenugreek or mother's milk tea same happened to me....n even though breastmilk came i still supplement cos my Lo doesnt gt satisfied wit breastmilk alone so i supplement with enfamil once in a while...

ify4charm:
Pls new and old mama's I urgently need advise.

I just put to bed but haven't been able to express any breastmilk since the last 24hrs. LO sucks but nothing comes out. I am still doing skin to skin contact to initiate milk flow. Pls is there anyone who has experienced this and has a solution. Currently she is being bottled fed but i ll like to stop it asap.

Ok..thanks this is helpful.

prolify:

You can do the naija visa yourself if you have about 2 weeks to spare,I used the consulate in newyork tho,after I filled the forms and mailed it to them,i kept calling but they never answered and the box was always full so I couldn't leave a message,after about 8 working days I got the passport in the mail.Its risky if you don't have a lot of time to spare,i think overall I spent roughly 250-280(cant remember exact figures)but I heard the agents take about 350,considering all the stress I passed through going back and forth the post office,i should have just given the agent.that's one less thing to worry about.

pls can one process the naija visa oneself via post without going to atlanta in person and how long does it take pls...just wanna be sure before i decide whether to use an agent or do it myself cos i think ive nt xome across someone doing it by them self. Thanks

bbaby84:


It doesn't matter. She can still use Tanko. It's via post.

Lufthansa

ajujuju:


What airline?

Cos moms hav posted payin in Naija for a united ticket.

Please how much does it cost to add a baby's ticket to mine, we tried getting frm nigeria they said their policy has changed and frm us we are getting 2 costs frm differnt agent so pls hw much is it and can one get it on the day of departure.thanks

Anytime i meet a new mama i be like are u on nairaland.....like to be is a big something and if u are not you are missing something huge lol!....well it is, i act like it is....this thread has been so helpful..

Thanks to everyone who made it informative, educative and entertaining.

This is part of the pros of giving birth here...you cannot come n fall inside soakaway here...may God help us in Nigeria....may the little boy's soul rest in peace.

LadyGuinivere:
@ozycy no be like that o! Sometimes these soakaways are just the result of terrible contractors. U will be living in a new house and be feeling funky, next thing one wall or the other just gives in.
My husband stepped on the soakaway of our former house and the thing just collapsed. Na out of giri giri e take hold onto the walls with em legs and hands for dear life o! Nobody was there o! This was a house that was less than 4 years old. So na just to dey pray against nonsense and ingridents occurrences.
@petdaugter I don't even know how to say sorry o but sorry to to your people o.

Thanks alot.

Bisoye82:



With her US passport she is good for 180days anything more than that she will need to a visa (check online for further details)

Good day everyone, pls i wanna branch london wit my LO and will b leaving houston in a month's time, does she need a uk visa and does one obtain that for a baby.i hv a valid uk visa though.Thank you.