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komakan: Is 7,500 additional Witt initial 5,500?

It's 2,000 additional making it 7,500.

[quote author=adesojiaderemi@]Honestly, you may need to ask the Visaofficer here, follow this link https://www.nairaland.com/1359935/u.s-consular-officer-ask-me[/quote]I think the VO has given her a definitive answer there that the friend can't.

janut: The numbers are already available. You can call KCC on 00916065267500 and they will give you the numbers.
Africa is 13000 while Nigeria is 7500 or so. Not so sure cos I was just interested in my own number on the day I called. But the numbers will be published as usual between 10-15th Sept.

You are very right. Nigeria 7500 for November. It's out.
www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_6062.html

Fortsucc: Pls help, I just collected my National Population birth certificate recently, I hope that's not A̶̲̥̅̊ big problem?

At all. Please calm down. You are too nervous and perturbed. You already have the visa. We await your testimony as you go, angels go before you and you shall conquer.

XYZZ: How do u know u were selected in the first place? Because its ur CN u ll use to check if u win or not. So something is not clear here.. Pls get ur question straight so that people can help.

Thank you very much. I have been having that feeling all this while. I may be wrong though. But I'm very sure everyone has a photocopy of their forms with them which they can refer to in cases like this. Hope this guy is not trying to compromise somebody else's CN. His question is just strange... Pls house let's take a cursory look at it. But if I'm wrong, do forgive me. It's just my opinion.

monsieursam64: hello my lovely e-brothers and sisters, it's been a while i posted here, im so sorry 4 not showing up 4 sometime now, i miss y'all. So much has happened in here, and it's great to know successful testimonies hasnt seized. Big Congrats to all who had successful interviews, it can only be GOD,pls do not leave d GOD who has made dis a reality.
Firstly i want to say a big thank you to d Most High GOd, whose love lifted me this high. Even in my unfaithfulness, GOD was still so faithful to me Im forever grateful LORD, and will always be grateful.
I arrived d united states on tuesday 10.00a.m local time, of a truth dis land is indeed GOD'S OWN COUNTRY. For those who are yet to come over, pls hurry up and comeover.
At this juncture, i want to say a big thank you, to all those who made this dream a reality; aunty jejelady(she has been a mother and a big sister to me since i arrived dis land), roodboy, cenobs,temmy,adesojie,jidedon, gentiger,leripa, i hate naija,tiwanna, spoondar amedino,scamfieil,mercy,yusmash,nero xp,gunners,edimop,jaspa,junkerhill,zerzer, chirpywest,peter.ife and every active member of dis great forum. Y'all have affected my life positively in one way or d other and i will always remember y'all 4 d assistance u ve shown me from d very beginning.
For all dv 2014 selectee, pls prepare well and leave no stone unturned, above all put GOD first in all u do, cos without HIM i wont be here today. May d good LORD who was with us(dv2013 selectee) from d very beginning and who's about successfully rounding it off with us in a couple of weeks time, be with u all(dv2014 selectee). AMEN
From the depth of my heart, i love y'all and we always do.
bye for now...

Thanks for remembering us --DV2014--. Enjoy urself and when you do, don't forget us o. Share your experiences no matter how small, they are invaluable. Remember, stay focused.

kaygee1977: Wow! I am always tripped when we choose not to read. Please? Always read to avoid mistakes and gain knowledge. Please refer back to ur 1st NL for the instructions given via the link in your letter. All the required documents are listed. Also read this thread to enlighten yourself. Medical is very important. I wish you the best in your interview.

I concour with. Always tripped.

Where im Mama?

[quote author=tina_crl01]permanent resident[/quote]Kk Thx. Just like in US they have LPR.

candytos: My testimony continue: with God n advise from members n reading past postings on this thread we prepared n were able to also cut cost for our dv interview.
This morning wife n I prayed n made positive confessions from a wonderful book by Rev Adetutu Coker " I am destined to win, we prepared and packed our docs for the interview. We also took the holy communion as a family n left home at 5.30am n got to embassy with our kids at 6.30am. Therewas alreadya long queue, we joined n went thro all security. We paid and presented our docs to a Nige Nigerian lady we were told to sit n wait for our number to be called. The hall was jammed with ppl both immigrants n non immigrants, with some standing, not enof seats. I started praying in tongues n thanking God for our visas but my kids were tired of the whole thing n wanted to go home. At 9.15am over 1.5hrs of waiting we were called to window 17 with a young ruddy white American. We exchanged pleasantries n he showed us our forms n told us to sign, which we did.
CO: swear to say the truth
Me n wife: swore
CO: highest qualification
Me: told him
Co: line of work in relation to degree
Me: told him
Co: asked for family pix
Me: showed him
Co: saw honeymoon pix asked location
Me: Ghana
CO: like to visit Ghana
Me: nice place
CO: asked abt some pix on earlier visits to US
Wife: Responded n we all laffed
Then CO typed for about 5mins n returned all original docs keeping us in suspense, finally said congratulations n welcome to America n gave two pcs of paper for PP collection n UCIS payment. This is God's doing from beginning to d end may His holy name be praised forever in all our lives IJN amen.
I pray outstanding success n divine favor for all members of this forum awaiting their interview success is theirs IJMN amen. Baba God noni.
(Sorry for the length but have to do it to testify of God's faithfulness n goodness. Thanks)

Wow congratulations to you and your family. I like your writings, you were so dramatic in it. I could feel you in those letters bro. What abt your Canadian PR? What is PR? Congratulations once again. I look forward to sharing mine here soon as well --DV2014--.

babbs45: But I never said in my post that he needs to come to nigerian, if he happens to win the dv. He can adjust his status so far as he's a student. Exactly what I said in my post.

I mentioned consular processing in my other post answering a question about ILLEGAL immigrants who win the dv lottery. Since they're out of status, they are advice to go process their application from their respective countries. And their chances of getting the visa is slim because they broke the law.

Two different post, copy?

babbs45: Proceed with your student visa application. And if you happen to win the dv lottery and you are in the state, you'll not need to go back to Nigerian to continue the process. You'll take the adjustment of status route. So it is going to be a win win situation for you. All the best.

Ok sorry. I thought you were the one that said that. Don't be angry. I don't mean it that way. We are all learning and here to correct ourselves.

babbs45: You probably misread my post. How different is what you're saying from what I said?

Does he need to come back to Nigeria to process it?

babbs45: Proceed with your student visa application. And if you happen to win the dv lottery and you are in the state, you'll not need to go back to Nigerian to continue the process. You'll take the adjustment of status route. So it is going to be a win win situation for you. All the best.

Amefrica: Amefrica: Hi house, pls look into my case.. I applied for DV 2014 which I was not chosen in May selection. And now I'm a prospective student of a University in Minnesota, I already paid for the VISA fee and other stuffs, my interview is sometime around 2nd week of October.. I heard there'd be another selection in October and I'm planning to apply for 2015 DV too which I heard Nigeria would be eligible.. I just need advise(s) from you guys.. Cuz STUDENT VISA does not automatically make me a citizen.. Should I go on with my Student application and if I gt granted, and also gt chose in the DV what would I do ?

If he is doing Adjustment of Status, he does not need to come back to Nigeria to process it. He comes only if he is doing Consular Processing which I don't think it would be applicable to him should his student visa be successful.

ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) permits the change of an individual's immigration status while in the United States from nonimmigrant or parolee (temporary) to immigrant (permanent) if the individual was inspected and admitted or paroled into the United States and is able to meet all required qualifications for a green card (permanent residence) in a particular category. The common term for a change to permanent status is “adjustment of status.” The INA provides an individual two primary paths to permanent resident status. Adjustment of status is the process by which an eligible individual already in the United States can get permanent resident status (a green card) without having to return to their home country to complete visa processing. Consular processing is an alternate process for an individual outside the United States (or who is in the United States but is ineligible to adjust status) to obtain a visa abroad and enter the United States as a permanent resident) This pathway is referred to as “consular processing”

ewhoma: Ok. So d email is KCCDV@state.gov right? And in what format do I send d forms and passport photograps in (as I suppose I'll just need to download, fill, print, scan and send right)? And the body of d email, what do I write? That I am correcting some errors made in d first form I sent or what. Pls, I need a step to step direction on dis as I dnt want to make anoda mistake. Thanks for ur help. God bless u.

The email address is correct. Just download, fill, print, scan and attached before sending. Note: Remember to quote your full name, DOB, CN in the body of the message. As for the passports, I don't think there's any need to attach that. Except you have issues with the previous one as well. Although I sent mine as a pdf, I don't know if you can do that as well as it is advanced. Then the Subject, you can write Re: Update on .... form.

ewhoma: Thanks Kaygee1977. But how do I do dt again? Even if, I can't use d courier service again cos its just too xpensive as I used DHL d first time. Kindly giv me directives as to hw to go about this pls? Your response is greatly anticipated. Thanks n God bless

Use email. I used email when I wanted to update my forms as well. They acknowledged receipt and it was added to my case. Using courier would cost you much.

komakan: Haa! Don't get him wrong bros he was not actually directing d message to you. He was like letting us to believe him as another person has emerged with 2NL.

I never doubted him. I am gud. No hard feelings
bro. Thanks. I appreciate your maturity.

ernestleon: Congratulations and I wish you a successful interview.I just hope people will stop wondering#out#loud#

Is there anything bad is wondering out loud in a case such as this? When as far as I know, you will be notified of your interview at least 4-6 weeks before interview. We have lots of folks that are current for October like you that haven't gotten there 2NL except recently the forumite whom you responded to. I am not doubting yours, you should know that. I was just wondering so others can comment on the issue , should there be a new policy I am not aware of. Ernestleon, I still wonder out loud why you are thinking this way of me. *laughingoutloud*

ernestleon: Count down to my medical 30sept to my visa interview 1oct to my visa collection 2oct.Just can't wait

Come o. Just wondering. Of all those that all are current for October, is it only ernestleon that has received his 2NL? #justwonderingloud.

YessWeeCan: The process is no longer rigorous with MTN SECURITY NUMBER follow the steps below:
1. register for a security number
2. visit mtnonline.com
3. select mtn customer care
4. click on web self service (wss)
5. finally enter your security number in the column provided.
with this you have your profile which include your "call log". best of luck.

Yes you are right. I remember now. They should do that.

VisaOfficer: Greetings! I have no idea when KCC sends out the notification letters. All I know is my little piece of the puzzle, from the moment the cases arrive at my post until the interview is done.

Yes, we will be interviewing 2014 DV winners starting on Oct. 2, 2013.

You CAN ask us to reschedule your interview if it's scheduled for an inconvenient time, but the closer you are to the end of the DV season (Sept. 30), the riskier that is. For instance, at this point we are unable to reschedule any more DV cases. If any of you have been to see us this week, you can see why! We have more applicants than we can handle, because so many people waited until the very end. Our waiting room is full, full, full!

So it's possible to reschedule, especially early in the season... but it may become less possible as time goes by.

Best of luck!

timimoyegun: Nice one,The house rent reciept sld do the magic.
but I'll also suggest u add ur wedding invitation card;
if u have any at hand. Succes is yours.

That's what the VisaOfficer said. The link is showing there. You can check it out yourself.

YessWeeCan: Oh really, but is it possible for her to get a cover letter from the law enforcement agency stating the purpose for the request, with an attached copy of the letter given to her by the CO. will this help? am just thinking aloud.

Yes it will. You would have to go to the police, the police will now get a letter from the IG via the CP. A letter or affidavit (I'm not sure of what it is now) from the court. The police will now have to go to the Telecoms themselves. All these process, my broda, will cost you money and time. I am talking from a personal experience. At some point, I was really disgusted in the whole process, but I had to go on because of what I needed it for. I am not discouraging you though. I am just telling you my experience.

YessWeeCan: @damohreal, in addition to the above:
1. If you have facebook conversation print it out and take it along.
2. Approach your mobile network provider for copy of your call log. it is well with you.

I don't think option 2 is gonna work. Talking from experience. They will never divulge such information to you. Except law enforcement agents.

Freshie: True, everyone married woman pls take note. You don't have to get another international passport, but you may have to carry your marriage certificate with your international passport for anything that requires your identification as the wife of your man. I have aunties that do that so I know it happens.

My wife and I decided personally to do a new one for her. Cheers!

But a forumite here advised otherwise --Kunlexymore-- He said they had to spend $300 in the states to get a change of name. Doing it here is cheaper. Note: I am not saying your wife can't use her maiden name, my point here is the cost implication. It's cheaper here in 9ja, so I'd rather it's done here before visa approved on the passports other than having to do it in the states when necessity demands. My take.

Izyy: ....continue Co:what is haber process Me:i answered Co:why are u filing with ur Neco result,where is ur Waec me:i brought it out. Co:what was ur last semester in school. Me:....Co:why is the name franklin on ur mail...is that ur name Me:yea, Co:if u tell lies, u will be disqualified. Me:i brought my infant baptismal card and gave it to him. Co:there is no legal proof to this,he dropt it.after all the drilling,he ended it up by saying,congratulations your visa has been approved.i also told i wanted to change my POE of which he accepted and the change was effected.finally i want to say a big thanks to GOD first who made it possible and then to all the members of nairaland who contributed immersely to this success story.GOD BLESS U ALL!

Ah *sigh of relief* at last. Congrats. Gbosa for you there. Tuale. Carry go.

just god: To He who has been there for me in ages past, who is and who is to come, I say THANK YOU.

My interview experience:

Left home around 4:20am and arrived @ the embassy around 4:40am. At that time, I could count our numbers, but @ 5:40am...walter carrington was another village market.
We were divided according to our visa categories then observed all security protocols (d check no be beans o). Asked to open d medicals n got tags for payment.
Made payment inside the hall and submitted credentials( no1 collected d x-ray).

After a looong wait, d interview started with families (for immigrants) and I was the 1st single to be called @10:15am (my number beeped @ window 16). It was even @izzy that tapped me. At this point my people, my blood pressure increased (I no go lie).

Me: good morning
Co: good morning
Co: pls raise your hand and swear that all you say will be the truth.
Me: I promise to say the truth
Co: what is your highest level of edu?
Me: Bsc
Co: in what?
Me: bla bla
Co: name of school and what year?
Me: bla bla, 2007
Co: did you say 2010?
Me: No, 2007
Co: where did you serve, state and what were you doing?
Me: bla bla
Co: what were you doing after school?
Me: bla bla bla
Co: why did you play the lottery?
Me: I want a fresh start
Co: have you ever applied for a US visa?
Me: No, just DV's
Co: where do you live and is it with your parents?
Me: bla bla, not with my parents.
Co: when will your wife be going with you?
Me: wife?(With a smile) I'm not married
Co: okay( looks @ his system, checked my docs again and stares into my face)
@ dis point, I don calm down...no tension.
Co: what is your date of birth?
Me: bla bla bla


Na so interview finish o, he gave me 2 white papers and was explaining plenty things( I just dey look, I no listen again). But I remember him say I can pay my UCIS fee when I get to the states or before I leave.

I want to gratefully thank everyone who has contributed to this forum +vely and those who encouraged me on this long journey...I can't but mention mantiger, edimop, genlion, tycoon, roodboy,faithman2020,jidex just to mention a few. You guys rock.

@izzy congrats bro

Wishing every1 awaiting interview a success story.

NY loading.......

Congrats. All these testimonies dey ginger us. Go and conquer.

Izyy: posterity will not forgive me if i do not share my interview experience.i played the lottery on oct 26 2011,got selected oct 22nd 2012 with a case no of 18402,2NL arrived on 14th of june 2013 and was interview today 27th August 2013.Got to the embassy at 5:06am,paid and submitted my documents and was called up at window 15(a young man with a wolly hair looking like a chinese). Me:gudmorn, co:morning, co:what is ur highest qualification, me:industrial chem, co:define industrial chemistry in ur own word,pls ensure it not a txtbook definition,else i will disqualify u. Me:... Co:how can u apply ur course to the Nigerian sector, Me:i told him. Co:how can u apply indo chem to agriculture.ME:i told him,Co:how can u produce a nitrate fertilzer,Me:i told him Co:what are the processes involved Me:....Co:how can u produce ammonium based fertilzer me:i explained using haber process

O boy ye!!!!. Na job interview abi na admission. Guy kudos to you. You tight for acada is all I can c here.

Izyy: posterity will not forgive me if i do not share my interview experience.i played the lottery on oct 26 2011,got selected oct 22nd 2012 with a case no of 18402,2NL arrived on 14th of june 2013 and was interview today 27th August 2013.Got to the embassy at 5:06am,paid and submitted my documents and was called up at window 15(a young man with a wolly hair looking like a chinese). Me:gudmorn, co:morning, co:what is ur highest qualification, me:industrial chem, co:define industrial chemistry in ur own word,pls ensure it not a txtbook definition,else i will disqualify u. Me:... Co:how can u apply ur course to the Nigerian sector, Me:i told him. Co:how can u apply indo chem to agriculture.ME:i told him,Co:how can u produce a nitrate fertilzer,Me:i told him Co:what are the processes involved Me:....Co:how can u produce ammonium based fertilzer me:i explained using haber process

O boy ye!!!!. Na job interview abi na admission. Guy kudos to you. You tight for acada is all I can c here.

Tobi henryo: Nopes, U̶̲̥̅̊ don't get me,av exceeded ♍♈ EDD(am above 9months now).so am due anytime frm now.bt pls how soon do they reply one's mail @ ‎​the̶̲̥̅̊ lagos embassy.thanx

ok ok ok. *excited*. If this is d case, then you've got no problems. To the best of my knowledge, we've gat two experiences here in this thread which maybe likened to urs. One was given visa and to come back for their baby's after birth, because they insisted on theirs first. The other was asked to come back after their child's birth like your case. No. I think three experiences. The third one went back after baby's birth i.e. naming ceremony was also conducted. Of these experiences, I can't remember their names though, they are all members of this forum. Other forumites can also attest to this. So based on this and that you have passed your EDD, I can boldly say, you've gat nothing to worry about. They guy or babe fit just show now. And I also believe the embassy would respond to mails of utmost urgency, even though they have volumes to attend to. It's just a guess though, it's not definitive, I don't work there.

VisaOfficer: THOSE NOGOODNIKS! I knew something was fishy! I'm going to shoot an e-mail to North Carolina law enforcement and see if they'll follow up. If there's anything that can be done, I'll let you all know, right away!

I doubt if they are in North Carolina. They may have one of them stationed someone somewhere abroad. But your move would be much appreciated. Thanks VO for your great work here again.

justwise: You just wasted your money, they are bunch of scammers http://www.scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=60976

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Wells Fargo!!!! Omon na one chance be that o.

rcha: Could You tell me what are the requirements for South Asia?

Sorry, I don't know the requiements for South Asia. I'm sure when you go to: www.travel.state.gov/visa/visa_4756.html you'd be able to get South Asia's requirements. Please read through and thoroughly. I hope this well help you?