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@Petsal... I see you're trying to reach me. Check out my profile for the right tool to do just that only if it's too personal to discuss here, otherwise post it here for all to benefit.

A word of advice for the guys who already made it to the States. Zip up. Keep off from women except you intend marriage. Be informed that most ladies in the US are not desperate to have you in bed because you are sexy and irresistible, but largely because they want to have a baby with you and you will end up paying child support for as long as the child is a minor, that way they don't get to work, you do all the works and pay her a monthly salary to support 'your' baby (Her needs). Be focused. Wisen up. Have a set goal of where to be in the next 12 months. Never mind if others mock at your goals. You will get there or close enough to it...Good Luck.

Favourablegirl: Do not include the child now, send you DS 230 to KCC without her/his name, at the interview u will be asked do u have a child answer yes and you will be asked if you are taking care of the child. America love children and they protect them so much. And after 5 yers in the US you can send a petition for ur child.

Really? Hmmmmmmmm!!!

kdgom66: Get married and claim the child is your husband's from his previous marriage. You can marry me....LOL

Hmmmmmmmm!!!

kdgom66: Of course, she can visit him by applying for an B-2 visa but whether she is granted the visa or not is another matter. Yes, she can always visit him.

To the best of my knowledge, such visas are usually not issued. She's considered a flight risk.

Petsal: Hello house, pls I need an advise on this case:
A friend got his Visa approved and collected his travelling package. He's making plans to settle down maritally I mean getting married before leaving the shore of Naija. Someone was telling him that what he wanted to might affect his Visa. Pls, how true is this information cos I believe, getting married doesn't has anything to do with his Visa. Pls I need ur contribution fast. Thanks

Getting married does not in any way affect his visa. He's been issued and is free to move forward with his life.

adesojiaderemi@:
Black lawmakers and civil rights groups are concerned by a proposal in the Senate's immigration reform bill that would do away with “diversity” visas that are often a pathway for African and Caribbean immigrants to enter the United States.

Advocates said they haven't seen evidence yet that a new merit-based program is an acceptable replacement for the diversity visas, which total 55,000 each year and are granted via a lottery.

Hilary Shelton, director of the NAACP Washington bureau, said he is telling lawmakers not to eliminate the diversity program when comprehensive immigration reform moves forward.

“At this point, we are urging lawmakers not to eliminate the diversity visa program,” Shelton told The Hill. “This is one of the places in the bill that needs to be addressed. We will work with our friends in the Senate, and we have started working with our friends in the House as well.”

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), co-chairman of the immigration task force for the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), called the Senate bill “a significant step in the right direction” but said his caucus is worried about the plan to eliminate diversity visas.

“With respect to the abolishment of the diversity visa lottery program, the CBC is extremely concerned that it might limit the future flow of immigration for people from certain parts of the world,” Jeffries said. “That’s troublesome, and we’re evaluating the merit-based visa proposal to determine if it's fair and balanced.”

The diversity program makes 55,000 visas available each year to countries with low immigration rates to the United States. Those awarded the visas are chosen by a lottery, with about half typically going to African immigrants.

Republican lawmakers have targeted the program in the past for elimination, arguing the program's lottery system can lead to fraud and undermine national security.

The Senate bill proposes ending the diversity visas in 2015 and creating a new, merit-based visa program. It would make 120,000 visas available per year, rising to a maximum of 250,000, depending on the need for them and the unemployment rate. Immigrants would earn points toward visas based on their education, employment, family ties and other criteria.

“The jury is still out on whether the merit-based visas will be sufficient to address the concerns we have identified with diversity visas,” said Wade Henderson, president and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights. “We are concerned but we are still looking, and we are still making a decision.”

Some groups are furious with lawmakers for putting the diversity program on the chopping block.

“This is not a zero-sum game where we take from one to give to another. That is not how comprehensive immigration reform should work,” said Bertha Lewis, president of The Black Institute. “We are really, really angry about this diversity visa business.”

Jeffries said it was “too early to say” whether he would support the Senate bill without changes. The CBC is in talks with lawmakers negotiating a House immigration overhaul, he said.

“The situation is still very much in flux, and we won’t know until the end of the month what that bill might ultimately look like,” Jeffries said.

Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.), another co-chairman of the CBC's immigration task force, said the group met on Wednesday afternoon to discuss the diversity visa issue.

“We continue to be concerned about the discontinuation of the diversity waiver, and the fact that … African and Caribbean immigrants who are participating in the diversity visa [program] per year could lose that pathway,” Horsford said.

Horsford said CBC leaders have been in talks with immigration reform negotiators in both the House and the Senate. He suggested the merit-based replacement program was included in the Senate bill at the urging of the CBC.

“In large part, this alternative has been proposed because of our concerns with the diversity visa [discontinuation]. Meaning, we brought this issue up when we heard that it was being talked about [being] eliminated,” Horsford said. “And we said, ‘Look, without some meaningful alternative that ensures that all communities, including Caribbean and African immigrants, are protected, then, you know, we [the CBC] would have major concern.’”

Horsford said Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.), another leader of the CBC’s immigration task force, has been in talks with Sen. Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), a member of the Senate's "Gang of Eight," about diversity visas.

“And now that we have the language, and now that we can see the alternative specifically, we can, you know, begin to work on how it affects our communities,” Horsford said.

Horsford said he expected the House immigration reform bill would have similar language related to diversity visas and the merit-based replacement program.

Shelton of the NAACP said he was hoping for “a strengthening” of the diversity visa program in the immigration reform bill by increasing its numbers of visas and expediting their processing time.

“It has not been demonstrated yet that the merit-based visas that are being lifted up will solve the problems that diversity visas were intended to solve,” Shelton said. “There may be a need for an amendment to fix this problem in the future to help African and Caribbean immigrants.

That's a Good one brother, shedding more light on this disheartening issue.

026IX: After d usual protocols, we(me, wife, and 17months old daughter) paid, submitted forms snd waited.... Window 16 started, followed by 13 and then 14 and 15.... We were 1st to be called by 14 and it went like dis....
CO.. What's ur highest qualification?
Me.. BSc Bus Admin (in full)
CO .. Which school?
ME.. Ahmadu Bello Uni Zaria
CO.. What year did u graduate?
Me.. 2005
CO.. Did u do NYSC, where did u serve and. what did u do?
Me.. 2006, Delta state, high school Teacher
CO.. What do u do now?
Me.. I'm a Cinematographer
CO......... Ur documents look ok, so am gonna approve ur VISA!!!!!!!!!!
Na so e take happen ooooo!!!!! Make una help me thank GOD ooooooo!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations brother.

Spoondar: $4000 to Greedy people,,,, unfortunately they cant extend your VISA this is what happens in my country i dont know about yours. Am so sorry for you. Where will these greedy sucking bloody men get money from when the DV closes up?

You are correct. DV visas cannot be extended beyond the 6 months given.

yominent: Hello house, my friend won the 2014 dvlottery that just came out but he applied as a divorcee. Can he change his marital status back to single but he has no document to proof that.

He can prove married if he remarries before submitting his forms to KCC. But Let him be informed that he must show proof of the termination of the previous marriage and the existence of the new marriage. He cannot claim single because he's been once married.

jonnywalker: hi everyone,thank God i've got my package back after paying $4000.Thanks everyone.now looking forward for ticket n pocket money.my advice to the 2014 colleagues who played 2ru agents is to watch their steps when dealin with them.i"ve got a funny question here n really need answer.pls.can i call the embassy to extend my visa expiry date?i was given only 4months n cos of these greedy bastards,i"m found wanting.it sound silly but im desprate now.my time is almost up.conrats to everyone.

You better look for money and jet out within 4 months before that visa expires. Anyone telling you you can extend your visa May be doing you dis-service.

kdgom66: Yes, if the new immigration bill is passed by Congress into law. But I doubt that will happen before October this year. Legislative processes in America can take forever at times because there are so many special interests lobbying for this or that loopholes or stricter measures.

My dear, as sad as this sounds, the US government appears set to scrap the lottery, firstly due to influx of terrorists through the program, and secondly, because they want to replace it with a new system of selection, to boost the American economy. Blame it on the recent Boston bombers who gained permanent residency and citizenship through asylum.

naah29: Hi to everyone on this forum . I won the DV lottery but have an issue . I left the University with my calculated result - i knew I have modulated all my courses and thereby knows I have a degree. later played the lottery with status as a holder of degree then submitted my forms to kcc. I will soon go to the embassy like in three months time , i have gone to my school top collect my certificate and they telling me that there is a course i did not validated so i can be issued a degree. when i noticed this i emailed kcc and they reply with the below information

Thank you for your inquiry.
KCC does not have the ability to retrieve or make changes to the data that was provided on the original entry to the lottery.
Please complete the forms DS 230 Part I, DS 230 Part II, and DSP 122 with the correct information. Once received at KCC, the information will be included in your case file for review.

Im still to resend the corrected form , do i stand a chance at the interview ??
pls i will appreciate excellent contributions

Do not panic. It May appear as fraudulent misrepresentation of facts, but be sure you appear at the embassy with proof of your undergraduate status. If the discrepancy comes up for determination during your interview, simply state it was an error in data imputation. You got No problems. Your visa is guaranteed, okay?

chio: I went for my Interview on the 24th of April
I went with my Old BirthCert and NPC which i obtained recently
during the presentation of Document,i presented the two but
my BirthCert was given back to me and the Took my NPC with other documents/credential.
So i just wonder how i am misinforming people going with their Old birth cert to go get an NPC cert.

One other fellow that was testifying about his success also said the only collected his NPC and his birtcert was given back to him

@Temmy
there are many decent ways to correct one if he is wrong(am still waiting for u to point out where i was wrong and also misinforming people)
Its is this ur Habit thats makes people not willing to even give their own candid contribution
I know you are Mr know it all
PLEASE U MAY LECTURE US ON THE OLD BIRTCERT ONE CAN GO WITH TO THE INTERVIEW APART FROM THE NPC
but one thing u have to remember is that there was a time u were also a novice on this lottery stuff

Attitudes like this is why I don't visit here frequently anymore. Even when I visit, I lack the motivation to post things here. I wish we can lovingly compliment each others rather than use destructive criticism. I don tire for this forum.

g-busta:
My e-fam i know its been a while i checked into dis place, abeg no be my fault nah water wan pass garri. Devil be wan show himfelf but God pass am.

Remember i had my interview on the 10th of April, i got a call a day later tellin me 2 com and sign a form ds230 which i 4got to sign durin my interview. I signed the form on 17th April den i was instructed 2 collect my visa a week later at the colection centre, got there a week later and i was told dat my visa is nt yet ready, ghen ghen, nah dere d pressure beging start, with different dirty thoughts on my mind.. But i thank God i got my Visa 2day.. Still on my way home from d collection centre but gotta let my e-fam know that oti set ... Thank u call for everything

Wishing those going for interview a successful interview
Those waiting for 2NL and those waiting to be selected nxt tomorrow GoodLuck......

My fone is Ringing, incoming call... YANKEE

I understand exactly how you felt when you were told your visa wasn't ready at the collection centre. I was told that twice on two different days. I eventually got it on the 3rd visit.

joeonye: Hello house,just got my visa.its a miracle.after al security check,was called to submit our doc,d naija guy collectin d doc told my wife "u hv a1 in maths n she said yes,e den asked a question in maths which she didn't knw,dat rili dis stabilized us.......but we got bera b4 d interview strted
CO-askin my wife,what is ur highest level of education
Wife-uni degree
CO- wat course?
Wife- law
CO-wat skool?
Wife- UI
CO- wen did u graduate?
Wife- last year
CO- after checkin ur doc, am satisfied..........was beside my wife all tru.Tnk aos ur d best in d world n most espcially Almighty God.

Congratulations Joeonye.

Bronxess: Hello House, Please we need you advice. I was selected for DV 2013 (CN:65***) but I have a close friend with CN: 43***. He lost his dv confirmation number which he used when the dv lottery 2013 results were launched. His appointment date is around the corner and yet there is no possibility for him to get access to his 2NL. Please we count on your advice.

If he's current already and believes he May have been scheduled, Let him wait atleast a month after the anticipated interview date, then write the embassy to have his interview rescheduled on the grounds of ill-health. When they reply to his mail, he'll know his new date. I hope this helps.

jamicanlady: 1. On d issue of passport, pls I doubt if a visa will be stamped on dat soon to expire passport cos like u noted the major condition is dat "Passport(s) should be valid for six months beyond the intended date of entry into the U.S. So it means it must be valid for up to six months beyond 1st wk of Nov, which is ur intended date of entry into d US. You may ve d present passport cancelled by Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). It will be stamped "CANCELLED WITHOUT PREJUDICE" and a new one will be issued.

2. No need to inform the embassy, but if at the interview the CO raises the issue, pls be honest n tell him/her of d new address. However,you must inform the immigration officials at your POE about the new address so as to avoid ur Green Card (GC) being sent to d old address.

3. DV visa applicants from Nigeria do not need AOS, so it depends on ur country.

NOTE: Pls bear in mind dat ur Medical Report is valid for six months from d date of issuance just like d visa. It is mandatory u ve a valid medical report with u at ur POE or else u will be asked to do another one over there in d US, which is very expensive.

Hope this helps, goodluck!

That's a brilliant answer. I love that. However, if a new passport can be procured soonest before interview, that would be great. With the likes of you on this forum, the people don't have a problem.

genlion: . Just dey pray for me so dat i fit come meet u for state. I hope to be current by next month. God bless u oo

Your case is settled. It's just a matter of time.

femsoj: I signed my 8years contract with the US army yesterday(4 yeas as an active member and the remaining 4 years as a reserve member) . To those having it in mind of joining the US army, there are so many advantages in it. Most people's fear is that they might be deploy to the battle field,but one thing about the US army is that you already know the job you will be trained for before signing your contract. Those people given infantry (combat job) are the only one that will be trained in fighting at the war front. You have the right to pick the job you want to do in the army, so far you meet the cut off mark for that job in their entrant exam (ASVAB test) . BENEFITS : You will become a US citizen within 3 - 6 month of joining the army (I.e, within the period you are in the basic and advance training) . Up to 53,200dollars has tuition fee, if you wish to go back to school. There is something they also called GI bill. This is the money they will be giving to you after leaving the military to further your education has well and the benefit can also be transfer to your spouse or children(for you to qualify for this benefit, they will be deducting 100dollars on your salary every month while you are still in active duty) . Other benefits: there is no need of thinking about paying for house rent, they are the one responsible for your accommodation and feeding. I'll be going for my basic training for 9weeks in may at South Carolina and for my advance training for another 7weeks at Virgina. For more information on how to join the US army and the benefits in it, you can visit :www.goarmy.com

I wish you luck brother. I salute your courage.

chio: My Visa was approved today 24th April at about 11:30 am.

Congratulations Chio.

genlion: Uncle soji, u just quite all this while. D dollars u are making made u so bUsy. Any way me i miss u ooo. If montain no go meet lemonu, lemoonu will go meet mountain.lol

So sorry dear. Work and family matters. I will respond as promised soon. Meanwhile anyone coming to California and in need of materials to pass the driving test in a single seating like I did should contact me. America sweet die.

sozen2010: hello Nairalanders,

Just got my interview today.

Co: Pls sign and swear
Me and wife: Did
Co: When you left school
Me: I told him.
Co: just smiling with one of my children and daughter was blabing with him.
Before long God made him choiceless and approve the visas. less than 3mins. Holy Spirit na you be BABA ooooooooooo.

House thank very much oh.

Congratulations dear

smoothsailor: To God be the glory i think i owe this testimony to the house, today i received myself and my wife's visa. We had our interview on 16th of april, we got to lagos a day before the interview and lodge in a guest house in obalende and all night we had our eyes opened with final preparation and at 5am we left our hotel room for the embassy as we were sheduled for 7am interview and we obey all rules paid the visa fee and here is our interview:

CO good morning
me & my wife........Good Morning
CO.......... who is the principal applicant?
me........... my wife
CO...........can you please excuse me while i interview your wife and go to the back beside the wall
me...........ok
co...........to my wife what is your highest level of education?
my wife.........O-level with commmunity health extention worker in view
CO..............wot certificate do you get from that CHEW is it diploma or degree?
my wife............it is a certificate course
Co............any ID card?
My wife........ showed him
CO............. how did you meet your husband?
MY wife........in the church
CO.............which church
my wife.........winners
CO...where is the church located?
my wife.........ondo in itanla junction
CO.............when last did your husband visit you in school?
my wife........can't remember he does comes anything his less busy with work and she comes home one every month to but the food stuff and cook soup and store in freezer for me to always micro wave
Co............ did you and your husband stay in the same house in ondo where your husband work?
My wife......yes but when she is in school she stays off campus a rented self contain
CO .......any tenancy agreement for the house you and your husband is staying?
My wife.....showed him our tenancy agreement
co........wedding album and courtship?
my wife........showed him explaining each picture to him
co........ can you please call me your husband ?
my wife....called me
co..... ask my wife to go to the back of the wall too and confirmed everything he ask my wife from me and it was all the same answer
co...... can you please call me your wife?
me.....i did
co ......i'm going to approve your visa and was explaining how to pay the 165 dollars and if someone was going to pick our visa for us and how to do it.

Thanks to everyone that have contributed and help us through the process and during the filling of the form sent to KCC we made a mistake with our date of wedding and it was not ask at all. God perfect all our errors and even though it seems like a long interview, God still took control. Thanks to everyone

Congratulations dear

honeydee: I had my interview in Accra Ghana this morning. Thanks to God and everyone who prayed for me. My interview was successful. My interview was somehow like a nigerian movie because it has part 1 and 2.

Part 1 was in february.The only question i was asked was what job i was doing. After that, the Female CO said i needed to get a new police report from Nigeria with my full name on it.Im half Nigerian and half Ghanaian and i stayed in nigeria up to the age of 17 so i needed a police report from there.My name on the police report i got from nigeria was shortened so she requested i do another one with my full name and also provide some id cards i used while i lived in Nigeria.

Part 2 was this morning and to God be the glory, the male CO this time did not ask me any question. he just said i should give him the new police report and show him the id cards. He asked for my passport and asked me to come back in three days for my visa.

Im grateful to everyone here. Even those ave never really interacted with because i learnt a lot from your comments. God richly bless you all.

jidedon,roodboy, nero xp,chykeworld, odunmanuel, thanks a million.

To those yet to go for their interview i pray that you have it easier than i did and i cant wait to read your success stories too. I wish i could meet the wonderful people behind the ids on nairaland someday.

Congratulations Honeydee

owobabaisabella: Once again we give all the glory unto God. We got to the embassy by 6:30am, we met one lady there for crew visa for Britain airways and so many policemen n women cos of the Boston bomb blast. We enter d embassy by 7:15am n do the normal security checks. Then after went into d main building where d woman check our interview letter send to US by d embassy n give us I901 as our nos. So we went to d interview hall. By 8:15am our nos was called for submitting our documents, devil want to use d woman but our God have settled it since so we were not worry about what she said that she won't collect our AOS, because it was scan copy not a posted copy. She later said our bank statement is ok for us. She was friendly with my daughter and I went to pay £600 for d 3 of us. By 10am, our nos was called @window 15 were we met one nice guy. Our interview lasted just 5mins which I always prayed for.

CO: Good morning
WE: Morning
CO: Congratulations for winning the lottery
WE: Thanks
CO: sworn the oath
WE: we did
CO: All ur documents r ok and for how long have u be married?
Wifey: 4 years
CO: is this our only marriage?
WE: Yes
CO: Your visa have been approved.
WE: thAnx u
Wifey: she was thanking God...
CO: ur daughter is a lucky child, congratulations once again and welcome to USA.

Thanks to temmy,adesojiaderemi,spoondar,nero p,tosmyluv,tycoon walexy,akorede,mashado,ilhasky,kdgom 66,ebykings,junkerhill,auschris,kaypositve n everybody that I didn't mention ur name I appreciate u all. I can't forget my dear friend from another mother Goldenfish4u u r such a blessing,even we met on nairaland,but I really appreciate your friendship.

Congratulations brother.

ladyboss: Hello House, please can anyone advice on dis: i misplaced my marriage certificate (nikkai)which held in 2004 but i have a CTC (Certified True Copy)of my registry wedding that took place in 2006. On my form, i filled 2004 as date of marriage but dont have the certificate to show. i only have the registry CTC. Will this hinder my chances at the interview?

The certified true copy of your court marriage is as good as the original. That should do.

Tiwalad: Hi All, I want to Thank God for a successful Interview. God really favored us. My husband was the main applicant and we got married after the result were released. The officer did not even cross examine me to verify his answers... God's Favor. Please do we pay for the card when we go collect our passports? Thanks all. God bless everyone....

Congratulations dear. Come over here and pay if you don't have the instrument back home in Nigeria

cenobs007: congratulations 4 those dat arrive
USA. Yor ticket price is cheap, PLS
how did u buy yor ticket, was it 2ru
an agent or u did it 2ru internet or u
went 2 d airport?
I gave d Embassy New York address, Pls how can i change my
address from New York 2 Texas. I
dont want 2 go 2 New York instead
Texas.
Please i help me with answers. Its urgent. I will be glad

I saw your mail in my inbox, but let me address it here for the benefit of all. If you use an android, Apple or Windows phone, download skyscanner or kayak. There you will find the best and possibly cheapest tickets deals and hotel reservations worldwide. Blackberry users too can check their app world.

You can change your green card delivery points at your new POE. I did. Hand the new address to the immigration officers who will request for your visa packet, that is the sealed envelope.

If you want to go back to school with your current certificates from Nigeria or use your current degree obtained from Nigeria to work here in the US, it is possible. Here is what to do:
Log on to www.wes.org. You will see links meant for students and job seekers on the home page. Depending on what you want to do, follow the appropriate link and begin by creating an account. You need this account for a number of reasons. Firstly to monitor the progress of your applications and to request further evaluation reports should you need it. Spend time browsing around the site until you become familiar with all the necessary requirements. Pay particular attention to the following links within the site:

http://www.wes.org/application/apply_now.asp
http://www.wes.org/required/index.asp
http://www.wes.org/fees/schedule.asp
http://www.wes.org/application/faq.asp

This website is not owned by Gentiger by the way. Be assured the fee chargeable is not mine to collect. This is a US based company with a license to render these services to students, schools, immigration, employees, employers and etcetera. Happy research buddies. Gentiger signing off.

I decided to step aside in the interest of peace. I love an environment where parties are tolerant and co-exist peacefully. I am no longer faceless, hence won’t hesitate to move on if the verbal abuse persists. I have a number of things to publish for the benefit of those who need it. Anyone with dissenting view should keep it to themselves, or alternatively, don’t wait to correct Gentigers researched findings, publish yours. We are not here as umpires, or to compete for superior knowledge, but as honest contributors. People are free to post what they know; it’s for the readers to go home and research further. Trying to correct peoples input under the guise of not wanting to see people misled is a display of envy and low self esteem in my judgment. Please let’s live and let others as well live. In response to the various pleas from friends on this forum to return, I am back . My special thanks to Adesoji. I spoke with him at length over the phone. He has a good heart and meant well for everyone. I publicly take back my unruly remarks to him. Once, again, I apologize to all who felt aggrieved by my remarks over time: Temmy, Brightmon and any other who is deeply hurt, I take it back. I hereby extend my hands of friendship to all. Let’s compliment rather than criticize each other’s honest input. Thanks!!!! Gentiger signing off.

@All.... Sorry for the rude interruption. I will continue tomorrow with the many revelations I promise to make to properly guide those wanting to establish in the States. There's life out here but you need the correct information to navigate through the waters. With the right knowledge, you will settle down as fast as I did. I got my SSN in 4 days, GC in 16 days, two jobs in 12 days and now my license to drive in about 30 days of arrival. I have mixed up so fast with individuals who are super successful at what they do, visited agencies of government to know how businesses and schooling is done and spoken with the ordinary man on the street to get the perception of the people about America. Keep checking in, you won't be disappointed. Gentiger signing off to work.