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sandraluck12: The first thought of any person relocating to America, is what am i expected to bring along that is IMPORTANT, so as to avoid excess luggage and un-wanted/un-useful items. Now, let me share this few tips with you:

First, get your transcript from your universities for those who are graduates and send it to the world education center for evaluation purposes and storage, so that they can send it to anywhere you want in the world in a jiffy without the stress of asking people back home to do it for you or traveling back home. For the hand-skilled, have your basic materials/tools with you.
It is advisable to go back to school after a year or two of settling down so as to help in getting a better job than doing survival jobs all the time. Ensure it has got to the world education center before you leave your country because some hiccups can happen and you have to repeat the process. It happened to someone i know, she did it 3 times! It was due to negligence and mis-spelt address.



Secondly,clothes. Yes, America is the land of fashion and quality stuffs right? NO! Remember, it is the same China that supply them! Some shops sell quality, some semi-quality, some poor quality. I have visited the three type of shops and i can only afford the semi-quality and flee from the poor-quality though it was cheap. The quality-shops are pricy! As a hustling Nigerian, i don't have that kind of money.

Don't go about giving away all your clothes, thinking you will go on a shopping spree here. Ok! if you have the money though.*shrugs* Keep all your best jeans and shirts, suits and NATIVES! See the capitalization? Yes, have many native attires as you can, but QUALITY, see another capitalization? So that it can last the test of time, and not fade after some washings.Likewise your outing and casual shoes/slippers. The only clothes to buy IMMEDIATELY on arrival,is the winter attires if you come during fall/autumn/winter season. The reason for this,takes me to the third advise.


Thirdly,MONEY! See, another capitalization here? We all know the influence of money huh? It can make or mar any relationship. So be very PRUDENT! another emphasis. Don't come as as tourist since you know you have come to STAY! Save your money. Whatever amount you bring along, quickly open a bank account and save 3/4 of that amount and check 1/4 into your debit card for spending. Avoid using your credit cards instantly until you get a job because you will have to take from your savings to pay for it, thus defeating the objective of saving in the first place! Yes, it will help in your credit rating,that you will need when to rent an accommodation, but it is not wise at that moment.

You should stay with a host for few weeks to get your bearing, and depending on your relationship, and how fast you are able to get a job, then get an apartment. Your host can assist you if he/she has a good credit rating or appeal to someone who trust them to help you. That is when you will need your savings to buy the basic things in the apartment and feed.Contribute to the house keeping of your host with common sense, buy groceries that are needed and don't be a glutton, though food is affordable, and plentiful, it does not mean you can go on a eating spree. Immigrants are very concerned about every dime they spend!

A guy shared an apartment with other guys hustling like him. He realized he was the one spending more in the home simply because he just arrived from Nigeria. The other guys always complained of no money for the fact that they had been staying in America for many years. He was yet to get a job and his money was dwindling down. Do you know what he did? He sent the money back home to his account and kept a little,and was managing that until he got a survival job. The money came handy when it was time for him to move into his own apartment. If not he would have squandered every dime and be at the mercy of his host, and here in America, everybody bears his father's name!


The MOST important advise of all is that, DO NOT OVER STAY YOUR WELCOME IN YOUR HOST HOME! It will cause strife!
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tycoon77: Jst hold like 30+ for ur medical n 3 to 5k for ur police character report..

Kunlexymoore: It is well. Start your visa processing immediately. Your medicals, police report, NPC birth certificates, school certificates etc. Best wishes.

Spoondar: happy new year!! we all looking forward for a fruitful year

vijay82: hi Guys ..this is hopw my interview went.

I was call at window 8, there i met a local person who request my documents and finger print for both wife and myself.I was then ask to be seated until i was call again. i was call again to window 9 now where i met another local who give me paying slip to pay the cahier. The charge was US330 + US$230= 560. I had only walk with 330 each for me and my wife. I enquire why the additinal 230, i was told it is for processing fee. The woman give me 30min to get additinal money. After i receive the money i join the cashier line to pay. After making payment i was again told to sit an wait for name to call. Finally my name was call. i was interview my a woman.

CO:good morning u r the luck guy and she smile.

Me: Yes i am.She then turn to my wife, telling her she like to ask some question.

Co:How long have u live in the country of ur birth

Wife: Bleep Time

CO: Where do u live

Wife: I live with my husband at Bleep

CO: Where do u work.

Wife: I work at xxxx, She then turn to me now.

Co: Did u finish high school.

Me: Yes i did. i have my transcript , would u like to c it

CO: nO ITS OK AND SMILE AGAIN.

CO: Do u have any relative in the US

ME: Yes i do , i have my immediate family over there.

CO: Have they file a petition for u

Me: No THEY HAVE NOT

CO: where do u plan to live when u get over there

Me: At my parent place

CO: Do plan to continue studing in the field of your current job:

Me: Yes i do.


CO: Congrad u HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL . We all smile and she was so nice throughtout the interview.

It is inportant to be confident and please do not lie about anything.




Congrats bro.just watching and praying for ours.

Gentiger: Whatever happened to appreciation. It's not an issue as your passport is very much valid irrespective of your maiden name.

Gentiger: It means AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT. That's a document your petitioner or host usually sends as a demonstration of his willingness to take financial responsibility of you within a reasonable period of time while newly admitted to the States.

Gentiger: Oh great. The embassy wont use the prevailing exchange rate. Expect 5 pips spread. It's advisable if you can have your currency in dollars as long as you can source it from an authentic place.

As for AOS, those who have been interviewed said it was not mentioned. Ideally, you may not need it. I wrote the embassy on it and they asked me to come with all I got during my interview. I'll tuck mine aside just incase.

If you've been married for a year, congrats. Get your pictures as adviced handy. Go thru this thread to familiarize yourself with the experiences of married couples who made it thru at the embassy. All the best.

ebykings: Did u applied as Married or Single?

Gentiger: It's okay to know your background since you voluntarily disclosed. In all my years as a believer in Christ, I have seen him raise the poor from the dunghill and place him among Princes. That's about to happen in your life. You shall yet be celebrated. Through you, your family shall be sustained.

Now listen, If you are not married to the man in your life as of the moment, i'll advice you shelve the idea of marriage for now and make him join you afterwards. Most marriages after DV lottery selection is viewed as scam and difficult to prove.

If you are genuinely married, then begin your preparation now. You need lots of pictures taken together. I mean lots of it. Get an album and stack it full of pictures taken together during courtship, marriage and after marriage. If you got kids, perfect.

Ensure all your civil documents are in place. Also ensure consistency in all aspects. If you are a believer in Christ, let prayers do the remaining ones not forgetting to read thru your final year projects, final year semester courses or WAEC subjects taken at High school. I await your testimony because you'll surely testify.

Go with these to the embassy:
1. Your International Passports.
2. 3 passport photos each.
3. Birth certificates.
4. Marriage certificate.
5. Lots of pictures taken before and after marriage.
6. $330 times the number of beneficiaries.
7. Medical results.
8. Police character certificate.
9. Academic credentials
10. Find out if AOS is needed in cotonou if you'll be interviewed there.
11. Appointment letter.
12. 1NL
Let the house add anything else I omitted. Goodluck dear.

Gentiger: It's okay to know your background since you voluntarily disclosed. In all my years as a believer in Christ, I have seen him raise the poor from the dunghill and place him among Princes. That's about to happen in your life. You shall yet be celebrated. Through you, your family shall be sustained.

Now listen, If you are not married to the man in your life as of the moment, i'll advice you shelve the idea of marriage for now and make him join you afterwards. Most marriages after DV lottery selection is viewed as scam and difficult to prove.

If you are genuinely married, then begin your preparation now. You need lots of pictures taken together. I mean lots of it. Get an album and stack it full of pictures taken together during courtship, marriage and after marriage. If you got kids, perfect.

Ensure all your civil documents are in place. Also ensure consistency in all aspects. If you are a believer in Christ, let prayers do the remaining ones not forgetting to read thru your final year projects, final year semester courses or WAEC subjects taken at High school. I await your testimony because you'll surely testify.

Go with these to the embassy:
1. Your International Passports.
2. 3 passport photos each.
3. Birth certificates.
4. Marriage certificate.
5. Lots of pictures taken before and after marriage.
6. $330 times the number of beneficiaries.
7. Medical results.
8. Police character certificate.
9. Academic credentials
10. Find out if AOS is needed in cotonou if you'll be interviewed there.
11. Appointment letter.
12. 1NL
Let the house add anything else I omitted. Goodluck dear.

Gentiger: It's okay to know your background since you voluntarily disclosed. In all my years as a believer in Christ, I have seen him raise the poor from the dunghill and place him among Princes. That's about to happen in your life. You shall yet be celebrated. Through you, your family shall be sustained.

Now listen, If you are not married to the man in your life as of the moment, i'll advice you shelve the idea of marriage for now and make him join you afterwards. Most marriages after DV lottery selection is viewed as scam and difficult to prove.

If you are genuinely married, then begin your preparation now. You need lots of pictures taken together. I mean lots of it. Get an album and stack it full of pictures taken together during courtship, marriage and after marriage. If you got kids, perfect.

Ensure all your civil documents are in place. Also ensure consistency in all aspects. If you are a believer in Christ, let prayers do the remaining ones not forgetting to read thru your final year projects, final year semester courses or WAEC subjects taken at High school. I await your testimony because you'll surely testify.

Go with these to the embassy:
1. Your International Passports.
2. 3 passport photos each.
3. Birth certificates.
4. Marriage certificate.
5. Lots of pictures taken before and after marriage.
6. $330 times the number of beneficiaries.
7. Medical results.
8. Police character certificate.
9. Academic credentials
10. Find out if AOS is needed in cotonou if you'll be interviewed there.
11. Appointment letter.
12. 1NL
Let the house add anything else I omitted. Goodluck dear.

Ibracadabra: There is nothing to fear but fear itself... I believe that if God was kind enough to choose you as one of the selectees, then he'll definitely finish the work he started.

You just gotta b honest, that's all. Don't get entangled with a girl- and claim "marriage", when you're not. Don't lie to make yourself look good. If you really wrote your WAEC and Degree yourself, if that pretty girl whom you're taking along with you is lawfully your wife, then why fear?

I'm still waiting for my interview, but I already know too well, that all I need to do is pray, prepare and speak only the truth. I don't have fear on my agenda. You shouldn't either...

temmytanny: Fear not bro, Baba GOd dey by your side

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

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

ksjlar: I am guessing that you are typing the case number wrong cos 70 000 is a high number. Seventy thousand!
Can you please check your case number and confirm again.

Thanks

jidedon2000@yah:
wao re u sure of ur friends CN ,which week in november is ur friends interview cos dt CN is too high