VisaOfficer: Hi everyone -- I'm a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, and I started a thread about visa questions elsewhere in thie section. I just wanted to say a few words about Diversity Visas.

1. The rules of the program are extremely strict, and there are no exceptions. So if you entered the Diversity Visa program and did not list your spouse and all your children, you will be disqualified. Even if you wrote to KCC (Kentucky Consular Center) later and told them that you forgot to list your spouse and children, it doesn't matter. You will not receive a visa, and there is no refund. So, please, if you realize you made this mistake, do not waste your time and money. It's not worth it.

2. If a tout filled out your application for you and is trying to make you pay, SHAME ON THAT PERSON. You can check your own status without paying anyone through www.dvlottery.state.gov . Unfortunately, if you have lost your confirmation number or the tout won't give it to you, there is no way to check your status. That's why it's so important to keep your confirmation number. Edit: Hurray, I was wrong about that! You can check your status without a confirmation number now. Don't give the touts any money.

3. If a tout filled out your application for you with someone else's name and photo, and now you are considering pretending to be that person, it's not worth it. We will have YOUR photo and fingerprints on file forever, along with a note that you attempted to get a visa using a false identity. That incurs a permanent ban on ever receiving a visa to the United States.

4. Please do not enter into fraudulent marriages in an attempt to bring another person to the United States. You will end up with a charge of "attempted alien smuggling" on your record, and that will permanently bar you from entering the United States. The fake spouse in the case will end up with a charge of "material misrepresentation" and will also be permanently banned. Using a fake name won't help, because your fingerprints and photo will be on file, forever. It's not worth it.

5. If you are issued a visa, the U.S. Government will not find you a job or a place to live. The whole premise of the Diversity Visa program is that you are educationally qualified and can therefore find a way to support yourself in the United States.

6. The Department of State does NOT notify successful DV applicants by letter or e-mail, so if you receive such a letter or e-mail, it's a scam. Don't send money.

7. Most DV applicants are good, qualified applicants and have no problems getting visas. Just remember, the best policy is always to tell the truth. Truth is good. We like truth.

Best of luck to everyone!

Codedrock: NOT REALLY BAD...
OBJ IS INDEED A GOOD PATRIOT!
If You Support Like This!

mikeoh: Ok.. Before weekend I will post the state of road in aba street... Moderators watch out..... What the governor knows is to build estates, markets, hotels which will Leta be sold out to the few rich.... Come to aba that harbours about 90 percent of the state population u won't see any good road, no good drainage systems... Aba is a mess....... What he knows is to construct houses in ibeku his home town which he Leta sold out to his colleagues

censure4truth: T.A has exhibited spirit of selfless service and democratic governance ,we are so happy for what he is doing ,he has put his name in the book of good people..we will remember him afterwards

ore64dollar: When u look around the state there is a lot more to commend the Governor for, so opinnion leader i will applaud that you take a ride to the state (Abia) and see the legacy project , that the Governor have done in the state.

money-hungry :

I'll forgive u, cuz u know not what u say.
#blasphemy.