₦airaland Forum

ogbonlowob: Good evening fellow members of this house! I have followed with keen interest the various contributions in the dv 2013 winners’ blog. I am really enriched and enthused about the contributions from the very first page. Just this evening, while listening to AIT Sunday news titled “week in review” , I was embarrassed when a major news on a 10 man NECO syndicate was displayed on the television. This is an embarrassment to our great country, Nigeria! You won’t believe it, but each member of the 10 man syndicate had his own area of specialization. Four (4) of the members were computer staff of the NECO. Others specialized in printing of blank certificates, impression of NECO seal on certificates and so on. The ring leader, who lives in Minna resides in a mansion in which the Chief Speaker for the State Security Services revealed that even if this man works for the next 50years, his salary wouldn’t buy such a house. The proceeds of the illegal business has made this man rich and thick, but his fall is shameful. Among items recovered were 1,000 Original NECO certificates ready for distribution to clients who must have paid dearly for the illegal services. Dear winners and prospective winners, do you now see why Nigerians are questioned over and over again by CO’s as to whether their certificates are genuinely obtained. In all these forged certificates, English and Maths would certainly have credit marks for each client. I beg of all of us – please, let’s do our best to be honest and not bring disgrace to our dear country. The corrupt tendencies of many have made it difficult for others who are innocent to obtain a visa. Please, avoid corrupt practices and go with clean hands, and by the grace of God, all winners will all obtain their visas.
For your information, the 10 men have been arrested and have bagged various jail terms!

It unfortunate. I am not proud of this country. Some bad eggs have given the rest of us a bad name locally and Internationally. It's well.

nery4u: House pls the embassy mailed me this afternon and i quote!
" Good day sir,
you may come around tommorrow and pick up ur original documents. Best regards''
House pls what's d meaning of this. thanks 4 d response.

You really have to pray. It's unusual for the embassy to ask you to come pick up your documents. If visas will be issued, there is a pick up point other than the embassy premises.

I fear that your application may have run out of time. Since 29th and 30th were weekends, the DV 2012 officialy closed on Friday.

Whatever the outcome is, life continues. Let the will of God for you in Destiny be fulfilled.

Tiwanna: dv2012 is not over until @mr nery4u gets his visa.

If what he has is a visa pick up appointment then he's got great hopes and possibilities. There can't be further appointments with the embassy in question of 2012 lottery. The curtains closed on Friday. It's officialy over gal.

adzovia: please this is to the notice of the Ghanaian winners. please WE NEED AN AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT. i called one of the 2012 winners and she confirmed it. please take note and get one

If you ask for my opinion, I will ask every winner to procure one since it's within the discretion of the CO to ask. It doesn't cost anything to get one if you have relatives in the US. Since it's valid for 3 months, I won't be processing mine until November.

BETTER IS THE END OF A THING THAN THE BEGINNING THEREOF. GOODBYE DV 2012.

goldenfish4u: Hello my friend, pls i need your advice and who ever could help as well. Few months ago, i realised there was mistake with my year of birth on my Waec certifcate, i do try to contact my school and they advised i bring the original one which they took from me and sent to waec for correction, it was later i leant it takes a while for Waec to get back to those with similar issue.If that is the case what can i do here? i do have the photocopy of the original result I gave to waec. With my case number 11***, i will probably get interviewed in december or january. What is your advise pls or is there anyone with similar situation, pardon me if this has been asnwered before. Thanks

Try to approach WAEC for a cover note or 'To whom it may concern.' This will give you a temporary relieve while the changes to the error goes on. Ensure the cover note states the reasons for the certificate recall which in this case is to correct the error in it.

Secondly, you could certify the photocopy you have as a true copy and attach the cover note from WAEC to it. If they decline to give such cover note, a certified true copy and an affidavit to correct the error would do. Ensure you attach a scratch card from WAEC for online verification.

The most authentic approach would be to have WAEC send a certified copy of your result (confirmation of result) to the embassy then you go for your interview with an affidavit detailing the error on your certificate and a cover note to that effect from WAEC.

packaging: i simply did not see any 22oct tinz...pls tel him to copy n paste the link for us to see.... Thanks !

Here is the link. So sorry for those whose hopes are dampened by this frustrating development.

travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1322.html

tosmy :
DV 2013 Entrants: Please keep your confirmation number until at least September 2013, even if you were not selected on May 1, 2012. The Department of State may select more DV 2013 entries on October 22, 2012 at noon, Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (GMT-4).

I wonder why the sudden shift in date. They are not even certain. It's probable.

hituneu: I will try to deal with fear

Good. That's the spirit. Deal with fear.

hituneu: with my cn, afraid gat to catch me oooo

I know. Don't let it catch you. Instead catch afraid and deal with it.

hituneu: really high cos that's what she told me,am amazed cos my to is 70thousand,I don't even know if they will send my second NL,afraid is catching me

'Afraid is catching you?' Don't let it catch you o.

look4all: my brother it is well 1JN let us just keep praying o.mine is a similar case too and i called and also did a mail to them and they told me that i should check back in three weeks time and that the 2013 fiscal year is starting first week of October and that we can check from then...we shall testify in Jesus name

Let not your heart be troubled. Believe in God and believe also in Christ. He who began this good work will complete it.

femsoj: I believe u are not to dictate for me on the right time to comment on a post.what i commented on was posted during the weekend and i just have an access to it this morning when i got to the office.its true we all came here to contribute but some people are just looking for a slite opportunity to insult others.

Quite unfortunate.

C Blessed: Hey!
Hope you are all well and that you had a wonderful weekend.

It seems that they are people who have issue about misspelled names,
please could someone compose an affidavit for us.

I asked a notery and he told me that I have to compose it myself and come to sign it before him.

Thank you.

Any affidavit for the purpose of International processes should be done in a court of superior jurisdiction e.g High Court. You need not go to notary public. Approach a high court and all that will be taken care of by default.

Leripa: Been so busy bro...thank you and keep up the good work you are doing on here.

Thanks a lot. Just contributing my little quota in the belief that what a man sows, he reaps. If I can assist people on their journey towards obtaining their immigrant visa, then I should reap the benefits too. That's the motivation.

Leripa: Long time...how are you doing?

Hey Leripa, am cool and you? You went on recess. Welcome back.

engyadewale: Okay thanks so much but what about the submission that I've not made. Am I not too late about it??[color=#000099][/color]

Not at all. Very much on time. Take your time to review your forms so as to eliminate any margin for errors. But ensure you submit soonest October if you must be scheduled for interview as of when current.

engyadewale: I still don't understand how this Visa Bulletin notification works. Please I need your enlightenment on what it means for one's case number to be current and does it mean that one must be interviewed compulsorily in the month that one's case number is current. I need your help also about my forms because I have not yet submitted them but my case number is around 14***.(i.e fourteen thousand plus). I hope it's not too late giving the case number that is said to be current in Novenber. Please help me out House.
Thanks so much as I anticipate your quick response

14*** is not yet current but should be by early next near. Keep your eyes fixed on the visa bulletin until the visa number for Nigeria is 14*** or above, in which case you become current. That means, you are scheduled for interview. Visit previous pages of this thread for details on visa bulletin or Google it. You are not interviewed in the month you became current if you submitted your forms late. All these scenarios have been thoroughly explained previously.

engyadewale: I still don't understand how this Visa Bulletin notification works. Please I need your enlightenment on what it means for one's case number to be current and does it mean that one must be interviewed compulsorily in the month that one's case number is current. I need your help also about my forms because I have not yet submitted them but my case number is around 14***.(i.e fourteen thousand plus). I hope it's not too late giving the case number that is said to be current in Novenber. Please help me out House.
Thanks so much as I anticipate your quick response

14*** is not yet current but should be by early next near. Keep your eyes fixed on the visa bulletin until the visa number for Nigeria is 14*** or above, in which case you become current. That means, you are scheduled for interview. Visit previous pages of this thread for details on visa bulletin or Google it.

Flobzy4real: Hello House,
This is my story,
I and my hubby went for interview in July due to the insufficient money we held, I was interview first but he left the hall.
This were the question:
Co: raise your hand...oaths
Me: I promise
Co: we just trying to check that you are qualified for the diversity visa.
me: ok
CO: What is your highest qualification
Me: BSC
CO: OH! That is from university of XXXXXX
Me: Yes
CO: What did u learn from ur professional training
ME: XXXXXX
CO: What course did you do in your bsc
ME: XXXXXX
CO: Which of them were your best subject
ME: XXXXXX
Co: What is the element of Balance sheet
Me: XXXXXX
Co: Did u write a project?
ME: XXXXXX
Co: On what
Me: XXXXX
Co: What r the challenges of Human Resource Accounting
Me: XXXXXX
Co: Where do u work
Me: XXXXXX
Co; What do the company do
Me: XXXXX
Co: What do u do
Me: XXXXX
Co: What Accounting Software do u use
Me: XXXXXXX
Co: Is that the best?
Me: XXXXXXX
Co: Where is ur Hubby
Me: I told her we did not come in with enough money but some money are in the Car.
Co: Ok, When were we married
ME: XXXXXXX
Co: That is few month ago, When and where did you meet ur hubby
ME: XXXXXXX
Co: What did he study
Me: XXXXXX
Co: Any pic before ur marriage
ME: Yes, Give her our NYSC and Convocation Pics
Co: How many siblings does ur hubby has
Me: XXXXXX
Co: Can u come back by 1pm with Ur Hubby
Me: Yes
By 1pm With my hubby only
CO: Who is that lady sitting over there
Hubby: XXXXX
Co: When u met her where was she living
Hubby: XXXXX
Co: How many Siblings do u have
Hubby: XXXX
Co: What did u study
Hubby: XXXXXX
CO Ask question in my hubby's field and he answer everything correctly
CO: Bring your wife passport then go to this address to collect your visa.
This is now the beginning of my experience. Two days later I was called to come for another Interview
and on the day to collect the visa I was called again to come for interview with different date.
I honored the earlier date but was told to come i the later date.
On the Day, They revealed to me that My hubby had a case with SFU Ikoyi which i did not know. The embassy wanted to be sure that I don't know about
it and they also doubted our marriage.
We were referred to SFU so that they can send their findings to the embassy. Later I was called by 10pm by an official from us embassy to speak with my Hubby. Hubby traveled to Ibadan for a family issue which i told him. He immediately called my hubby to confirm his whereabouts.
Then, This week, the embassy called us to come next week again which I don't know what they want or if it will be further interview.
or to collect our visa with is still with them.
Please advise.

CIA intelligence playing out here. Remain firm and consistent. Stick to the truth. You will always have to remember a lie in order to defend it. The truth lives with you. God will see you through. FEAR NOT!!!

talatu.talatu:
Thanks Gentiger for your response, my 2nl don land. interview fixed for November , May God grant us favor IJN.

You are welcome. The visa is yours. Go for it!

loconzo00: My wife, the main applicant will likely be 7+ months pregnant for interview and like 8+ months at POE in USA.
I'm a bit concerned.
Pls the Gurus of the house, should i be worried?

You should be jubilating. Your child will be a US born citizen. An Obama in the making.

Ibracadabra: Lol... I'm enjoying d english language debate. But as Gentiger said, it's important to polish your english language skills. It may not b written, but I'd like to think that your inability to express yourself in clear and coherent English may work against you in your interview. I'll advise anyone who has such problems to use this grace period to work on it. And to give "short" answers during d interview to avoid being asked to "explain further"...

Anyway, I'm due for November and my 2NL impatience is approaching feverpitch... How una take dey kill time sef? I wish I had a job or smth to take my mind off this for a while.

Gentiger baba, I gather ur interview should come around dec... How r u preparing?

My dear, I have left the matter at the foot of the cross. I consider it a settled issue. If God was kind to select me for further processing out of over 8million applicants worldwide, it's nothing for Him to include me in the 7% that would be issued visas from Nigeria.

I spend my time reading, browsing and seeing movies. As for December, it's some days away. It will surely come.

rood boy: Let's us been sincerely speaking, like my broder said that english isn't is father's language, you are defenately rite, let us carry our language up, we can't leave our language and hold english as our personal language ahahah is bad, fine english is general language we nd too know it does not means we shld abandone our own language o, take a look at some hausa them say no english except their own language, some other countries does not depend in english except their language why us here, most tyme some ppl wil c that some pson does not undstd english well instead of them too back you up them wil be laugh at you, what them don't undstd that the place urs own end other start frm there let us think of it all the best my ppl.

Let everyone speak according to his ability. However, if you're conscious of who and who is reading these posts worldwide, you may be compelled to polish up your English language skills.

talatu.talatu:
Hello all, Please clarify, i thought the 2nd NL will be posted on their website and then you check with your confirmation number?? but from what i am reading it comes by mail?? Also, i thought it did not matter when you submitted your form( because interviews are based on your number), but from what i am reading it matters and affects when your interview date will be...... . how can some one with CN 3** have his interview fixed on nov 6??

Your CN determines when you are scheduled for an interview only if you submitted your forms timely. If the guy with a CN of 3*** sent his forms to KCC in September, it's ridiculous to expect an October interview date though his CN is current in October.

KCC requires time to process applications which are then sent to the US diplomatic post where the applicant will be interviewed. Sorting applications according to Case numbers and scheduling interviews are painstakingly done to avoid regrettable errors. I hope that clarifies the confusions.

sami_1983: MY Case Number 2013AF00014000 I need to know my interview day is any can tell me I appreciate your help!!!

Be discreet in the disclosure of your CN. This is a public forum. I'll strongly advice you pull it off.

floreflora: UPDATE: They finally sent me the e-mail (Sept 19th). The interview is scheduled for Nov 6th. FYI, my CN is 2013AF000003** ! For sure there is a mess up somewhere... Getting ready for the day. Thx guys. (

Everyone waiting for 2NL should exercise patience. Additionaly, the time you return your forms also plays an important role in determining your interview date fixation.

ifeanyi.abdul:
I think the Legal guru’s in the house can help you out on this. Getinger, please contribute.
My contribution is this:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I, MARIYA …. (Other names), wishes to notify you of a spelling mistake on my name in my high school certificate dated….. It was spelt Maliya instead of Mariya. Please, note that the right spelling is Mariya…… other names.
Waec, and the general public take note.
Do a newspaper publication and do a court affidavit and hold both as part of your documents for the interview.

Such minor errors are anticipated. They are tapographic errors. They are often over looked. To be on a safer side, what you suggested above is the correct legal procedure. A court affidavit and a publication in a national newspaper.

jack_syno: I had a successful interview today!!!!!!
Details later as I need to refill the stomach - terribly hungry...

That's great. Congratulations. Please stop over at the Elephant joint along Marina. Eat enough.

nery4u: I give all glory 2 almighty God cos is beyond my imagination. No single question was asked on my academics. Evrthin just centered on my rltnship.This's just lastd 4 only 3 to 4 mints.

C0- Pls raised ur right hand nd say after me...
ME- ....
CO- how old are u
ME- ***
C0- are u married n
how many time
ME-***
C0- where and when did u met ur wif
ME- ***
C0- did u v antin to prove ur rltnsip?
ME- i gave her our wedding album
C0- any other prove
ME- we dnt have
C0 - OK
CO... Hv 2rue with u. So we are go to contact u.
That's just it o

Every marriage claims is investigated. The period before they establish a contact is used to scrutinize your claims and to determine thru exhaustive enquiries if you are truly married. Be patient. The next call will be a call to proceed for your visa at collection center if you are cleared.

floreflora: Trying to be patient but my case number is 2013AF000003** still haven’t received my 2NL. I called and e-mailed them many times and they are saying that everything on file is OK. I sent in the documents early June. What must be going wrong?
Rgds

Usually, 2NL is sent 4-6 weeks b4 interview. Be patient.

ifeanyi.abdul:
My brother Getinger, I feel you! I have also being imagining how the 2nd batch would b like. My guess is this: 1st Batch- random selection of 1 to 100k, total selectees divided into 2. 2nd batch is the other half. Since interview is based on case number, then even if u fall in 2nd batch n submit back to kcc as late as Jan, there will still b visa for u provided ur no. is current. Probably by January the visa bulletin will b reading 25K n this is still not up to kcc's target of issuing 50k each year.

The truth is that it has never been done. I wouldnt know what inspired the decision to do it. It feels strangely different. Well, I hope they do for the benefit of those not already selected.