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komakan: Kevwe. This ur Xmas scratch card Bonanza is nice but it would hv been better u send it in d midnight.So that many pple will hv sleepless night. ( Na Joke o)

Really o. So everyone will keep watch. Got the joke. Thanks. Hail your family.

Glo.. Unlimited: 103220825277999

Ok Empty Hen: 765001675251

Wow! A lot have been happening here. A day away is like a week. My laptop has issues and I've been busy. Wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous, visa-approved and testimony-filled New Year. In the spirit of the yuletide, I share this: glo: 103214138182077
Fastest finger first. More coming. If u are fast, let us know.

PEACE!

Obatide: Good day my people, thank you all for your prayers, encouragements, supports and every other thing I can’t mention because of space. I was overwhelmed with the encomium and the way you celebrated us, May ALMIGHTY GOD repay you in many folds beyond your imaginations. On the thread here, my whatsapp, BBM, series of phone calls, I know it’s only God that can appreciate you, you gave me and every other members (now and future), reasons to do more.
On behalf of my family, we say a big thank you
Merry Xmas and happy New Year

Appreciation
To God ALMIGHTY, whose Glory cannot be shared with anybody, we say thank you sir
Im specially grateful to the following people (Batch one):
Sendtodeji, Malcolm28, okeymen, seubis, ItyRoyal, Kevwe-flex, baba-ajala, femishow2005, G2Glory, Roodboy, timimoyegun, candytos, XYZZ, odewenwa, TCPonly, buklan4real@yah, lagbabe, lagdude, mr-Rule, Apex555, justdre, kaybaba65, firewami, fancywendy, Madu77, daudsmart, komakan, bamidelealayo, gokman4u,adeboy007, temmytanny and friend - Gentiger, olutola1, amedino, atandaishola794, rantileye, Godsspeed, westcodes, akingenge, onye-baresi, Adesojiaderemi, Leripa, agbeke17, darmhee, chinny2014, akiayo, kennex89, coop, sayonara01, geogec, bukiemma, samolaniyi, penielnig, elena22, Leripa, doublegold, thuyahky, gius idowu, pipsland78, jollywin, justwise(the moderator) God bless you all.

Very special thanks to The Visa Officer on https://www.nairaland.com/1359935/u.s-consular-officer-ask-me and seun osewa (the brain behind Nairaland) God bless you the more

The making of our America Project:
It all started on October 23, 2012 when the four of us in the family as of then, entered for the lottery.
I checked mine on May 1, 2013 and was not selected, and then on May 4th, I checked my lovely First Lady’s status and discovered we have been selected for further processing.
At this point, we had no idea of the processes; hence, I started searching Google for resources and later found NAIRALAND 2013 & 2014 threads, which signified the new era.
Twice in that Month of May, I mailed KCC, requesting for additional information and medium of submission of our documents, they replied that both hard and soft copy are acceptable (detail posted sometime ago in one of my responses)
On July 4, 2013, we finally sent our forms via e-mail to kccdv@state.gov (note that we updated twice after this). We were current in November’s bulletin for interview on December 23, 2013 for 7am.
We received our 2nd NL on October 18, a day after birth of our new baby-Princess. We notified the embassy and invited them for naming, to my greatest surprise, replies received in both my mail and VO’s thread were word for words, then the waiting game continues as I always pray for easiest interview which came to pass on the 23rd.

Documentations:
I practiced what I always advice on the thread, we secured all documents before October, except for the new baby that was done after her birth in that month. Medicals and Police Certificate (#2500) were done on December 12th, this enable us to relax a bit.

The ‘D’ Day.
We lodged in a 20minutes drive location close to the embassy, got to the embassy around 5:40am.
Did all necessary security check as you are all aware of, paid the total sum of #272,500.00 being processing fee.
Window 17 called for documentations, to my surprise, the woman seeing us for the first time just asked a familiar question which Looks like those people are spy on NL (can’t ascertain though,so don’t quote me)
Then around 9am, the white Lady called us at window 14 for the real thing
CO: Good morning ma’am
We: Good morning and how was your night?
Co: very ….., thank you
We: Merry Xmas and she responded as well
Then Finger prints for both of us.
CO: raise your right hand and …………(swearing)
We: we do
After this, I lifted my first son (whose name is of one of America president’s name, to say Good morning to her) she called his name, and the laughing began, then the second son did the same and I was joking with her that, the new baby want to say Hi too, then laugh again.
CO: turned to my wife and asked, what’s your highest qualification?
My first Lady: AAAAAAA
CO: when did u finished
My first Lady: AAAAAAA
CO: She’s typing and was explaining that she think my wifey does not performed to her best in her first result, that’s why she submitted the second one
My first Lady: Yes
Me: I said ‘As if you know’ and she laughs again.
While I was trying to carry my children, who are playing around, she said your VISA is approved smiling and the rest of pick up infos. & we say thank you and God bless America
That’s it oooooooooooooooooooo, it was just like a chat

Till now, we are still thanking GOD

Congrats. Wish you a Merry Christmas. The interviews are getting simple. When you are qualified, and stick to the truth, the result is a smple interview and approved visa.

Doublegold: I wanna say a very big thank u to all forumites. I must confess, I've benefited immensely from questions, answers and observations on this forum. May God bless y'all. Now the interview exerpts: After the usual security checks, we got in, and paid the processing fee, at about 5mins later, i was called for documents submission. At about 9:30am, my ticket number flashed on window 17, where a young black lady was waiting to interview me. Exerpts: Co: Morning. Me: Good morning ma'am. Co:can i take ur finger prints. Me: sure, u can. Co: Do u swear to say the truth. Me: yes, i do. Co: have u played the visa lotttery before this. Me: yes. Co: which university did u attend. Me: obafemi awolowo university. Co: which course. Me:mgt & acct. Co: Congratulations. Ur visa has been approved. Me: Thank u, merry xmas in advance. That was it.

Just like that? Congrats. Merry Christmas.

Ladies and Gentleman, brothers and sisters, May I have the honour to announce the good news we all have been waiting tooth and nails for? Obatide's visa approved.
Skelewu, Skelewu, Skelewu, Skelewu.

Good evening house. I don't know if it's just me, has anyone heard from komakan lately? It's been a while I saw his post.

Darhmee: Visa pickup today!!!
Glory be to God almighty and also, many thanks to everyone who has contributed to this forum.. so many of us would have been lost without u guys!
Obatide, ityroyal, femishow, kevwe flex, akeem(forgotten ur username) and other special contributors.. Godbless u guys abundantly!

So I have 2 questions pls
1. Can I pay for the green card using my friend's mastercard?

2. My mom and I are planning to leave first week in April.. hope its not too late? we medicals 9th of November and visa was approved 3rd of december.

I await responses cheesy God bless.

Greetings. Congratulations on your journey of becoming American citizen. Thanks for the acknowledgement.
1. Yes you can pay using a friend's mastercard, as some folks actually paid using their friend's mastercard abroad.
2. First week of April it means your GC would arrive no sooner than you arrive the States, if the 45 days of GC arrival that is applicable in some states is also obtainable in your intended state.
How's "Mumsy"? Say me well to her.
May the Good Lord protect and preserve you till then. Wishing you a merry Christmas.

Boomshakar: Good morning house. I'm sorry for not posting my interview details in all this while. Here are the full details. The C O was a black American beautiful lady.

co: good morning

me: Good morning ma

co: can I take your finger print?

me: yes you can. Then she took my finger print.

co: pls lift up your right hand and take oath that all you're going say here would be the truth.

me: I took the oath.

co: is this only the qualification you have?

me: yes

co: pls sign here

me: she gave me my form to sign

co: what have you being doing since you finish your school?

me: still seeking for admission

co: its over seven years you got this certificate

me: Yes, but in 2009 I went to the bible school

co: do you have any evidence to proof that

me: yes then I brought out the bible school certificate and the photocopy. she checked it and returned it to me.

co: do you have children?

me: no, I'm single

co: what have you been doing for living

me: driving

co: Government, Commercial or Private?

me: Private

Then C O started typing... then brought out two white paper for me and start explaining on how to pay my USCIS Greed card fee and circled one of the address on the other paper showing me where I'm going to pick up my visa same day the following week.

co: congratulations.

me: Thank you.

Glory be to God for His Exceeding Grace! Now i have my visa with me.
I also want to use this opportunity to thank you good family for your support of advice and prayer.
Also to those that are preparing for their interview go and return with testimony because the visa is yours already and congratulations to you in anticipation.

Congrats to you. Wish you the best in every step taken abroad.

bamideleniayo: Thanks so much Kevwe_flex..
Pls can explain little bit more on the 2nd answer where u said I need to submit my e-passports that must be valid at least six (6) months beyond the dates of the trip and that Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. I just a little clarification on that Cause on my e-passport the expiry date is 2018...! Thanks so much

Greetings.
You are welcome bamideleniayo.. I think with an illustration, it would make sense. For example, your interview would be January 2014, meaning your visa would be issued that same month, your e-passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond when you want to travel. If your e-passport is going to expire say May 2014, it's invalid, I think June by my understanding also is invalid. For your case where you have yours to expire 2018, meaning you have ample life on it. I think by the time it's expiring you may not need to renew it, but rather apply for the blue American passport God willing .
So trouble not your mind. Rest and enjoy your Christmas

Peace

olutola1: Okeymen, thanks for your advice. I think I'll go with it, don't wanna be sent back to the end of d line. lol...I'll keep my stuff safe somewhere. I'll advise everybody to do d same to avoid unnecessary hiccup.

During the 2013 set, I read of some members giving the mopol around to help keep their personal effects, at the end, they give them a token like 1k. You may want to use that as well if you wish.

Anthony Lofty: @kevwe_flex i sent u a PM or u add me 2 fbk tonylofty

I have responded to your mail and also added you on Facebook

@mcro, the mail I sent to you was undelivered. Add me on Facebook gordonsflex

bamideleniayo: Pls kevwe_flex ; can u pls help me explain more about the statement on when someone recieves and immigrant visa in their passports dat has to be activated within 6months of issuance at any POE.What I really want u to clarify is that actiivation within 6months...!
And secondly, during the Interview, are we submitting the E-passports too at the embassy or just at the of entry.?

Hi Bamideleniayo. Remember it is required that after the issuance of your visa, you have 6 months "grace" to stay before jetting out. Actually the visa has one year validity, but it must be activated within 6 months of issuance. Meaning once you enter the States, it would be activated i.e. stamped.
Secondly, during the interview, you need to submit your e-passports that must be valid at least six (6) months beyond the dates of your trip. Some airlines will not allow you to board if this requirement is not met. Hope this helps?

rantileye: Regards to the comment above, is it possible for the DV winner to come back to Nigeria to marry and take his wife down to US? and if possible, how long must the DV winner stay in the state before the wife can join and possibly d children if there is any?

Greetings

As a permanent resident of the United States, you may help a relative become a lawful permanent resident based on your status. You can come back to Nigeria and marry then you can file a petition for your wife. When you submit your petition, you are required to provide evidence to prove your relationship to your whom you are filing. You file an I-130 petition for your wife. When approved, your petition gives her a place in the line (queue) of people from the same country who are also husbands and wives of permanent residents. Well for the wait time, it all depends what the priority date of her visa is and where she is in the queue you know now, visa bulletin things.

Cheers

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www.nairaland.com/attachments/1466703_Google_gravity_jpg934c897cfc73f8672a264e69d02d0f6e
2. Enter "Google Gravity" in the search bar. Hit "I'm feeling lucky" (if you have Google Instant enabled, it's on the right hand side of the suggested searches). Then watch your world fall down.

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3. Simply search for the word "askew." We dare you not to tilt your head.

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Here's one for word nerds and philosophy majors. Search for "recursion" and Google asks "did you mean recursion?"

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6. Type "Let It Snow" on Google for a Lovely Surprise.[/quote]

adeadebayor: 3 Gbosa for the people of this forum..... My appreciation goes to everybody on this forum, u guys re doing a wonderful job.

The whole thing was just like a dream because I hv been playing DV lottery for a while now...my broda it don tey, wot gave me confidence to go on was dat 2 of my friends dat we used to stay together won n now live in us ...When God says yes nobody can say no.

In 2012, I played for mysef and wife, at dat tym we re looking up to God for a child. To cut d long story short, when d result came out in may, 2013 my wife was already 6 months pregnant. I checked mine...same story but when checked my wife's result i saw a different page then i realised she has won.

We filled and submit our forms by email on June 15th and got our 2nd notification October 22nd. All documents ready December 3rd and countdown to interview begins. I used d remaining days to prepare my wife cos she is d principal applicant, in fact it was a drill.

Interview day: We got to d embassy 5.30am our appointment was 7am, by some minutes after 6am security checking started, security checking plenty o. We were checked in and we collected blue card and payment voucher and I paid for 3 pple, @ d rate of 165 to a dollar, including my boy of 3.5 months.

After which we were called at window 21 to submit our document and waiting for interview starts, during this tym my boy was in happi mood laughing in loud voice then slept off. At 10.10am we were called to window 17 where we met dis young beautiful black America.

The interview goes thus:
CO: raise your right hand, are you prepare to say the truth today?

We: we ans yes together. The CO gave us our forms to sign and my wife sign for the baby

CO: What re u doing presently?
Wife: bla bla
CO: what course
Wife: bla bla
CO: mention some of the courses u offer
Wife: bla bla
CO: hw long hv pple known each other
We: bla bla
CO: when did u get married
We: bla bla
CO: what kind of marriage
Wife: bla bla
CO: show me pix
We: wife opening wedding album
CO: any before pix
Wife: shown three and even explain
CO: baby pix
wife: wife flip through christening album.
CO: bring out two white papers, one for visa collection and d other for guidelines to pay ucis fee.

The interview didnt last more than 10mins..in fact we re the first family to b granted visa.

Observations:
1- ur interview wil b based on what u filled in ur forms. for those of yet to submit ur forms, fill it carefully wit info u can defend. dont put anything u cant defend in d name of impressing the interviewer. They re nt after such. like the case of my wife, we didnt include her nd because her statement of result is not available.
2- get there before tym and adhere to all instructions.

This goes to those that hv done their interview. How do I get d alien number?

Three gbosa for you too. One for each of you. Congrats to your family. I wish you the best in every step taken in this your new life in Yankee. We have noted your observation and even your testimony as it is family-based. Once again, congrats.

Cheers!

Waste of space on Front page
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blessed512: Hello my e-family! Trust the Lord is helping us. Pls will a DV lottery winner be regarded as US citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident? I'm confused... Smile!!!

Greetings!
A DV lottery winner will become an LPR (Lawful Permanent Resident) after successful interview not just because one is selected. If permanent residence is granted, the winner (and his/her family, if applicable) receives an immigrant visa in their passport(s) that has to be "activated" within six months of issuance at any port of entry to the United States. The new immigrant receives a stamp on the visa as proof of lawful admittance to the United States, and the individual is now authorized to live and work permanently in the United States. Finally, the actual "green card" typically arrives by mail within a few months.
Any person not a citizen of the United States who is residing the in the U.S. under legally recognized and lawfully recorded permanent residence as an immigrant. Also known as "Permanent Resident Alien," "Resident Alien Permit Holder," and "Green Card Holder." source
A lawful permanent resident can apply for United States citizenship, or naturalization, after five years of residency. This period is shortened to three years if married to a U.S. citizen. Lawful Permanent Residents may submit their applications for naturalization as early as 90 days before meeting the residency requirement. Citizens are entitled to more rights (and obligations) than permanent residents (who are still classified as aliens in this respect). Lawful Permanent Residents generally do not have the right to vote, the right to be elected in federal and state elections, the ability to bring family members to the United States (permanent residents are allowed to sponsor certain family members,[10] but this is often not practical due to long approval delays),[11][12] or eligibility for federal government jobs. Male permanent residents between the ages of 18 and 25 are subject to registering in the Selective Service System. Permanent residents who reside in the United States must pay taxes on their worldwide income, like U.S. citizens. [url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permanent_residence_%28United_States%29]Source[/url]

Shalom

okeymen: Ok so this is how it goes... Obatide wakes me up at 4am to prepare, we dilly dally and lazy around till 6am before we leave the house and get there before 6.30am just as they started calling people so we we joined the queue and were last at the time and I said 'oh good so we can sit back and watch other interviews and have more to put on nairaland' but that was not to be. There was a couple that almost didn't show up with anything and said they just got a call to come that day. Well u know they can't be part of this forum so be grateful u are. We were just a few minutes on the line when the kids started complaining they wanted to sit down cos we had done so much the day before on quadbikes, jetskies and go karts (men Lag na fun place sha) so I cld not blame them. By the time we collected our blue tags to cross the road to the embassy proper, my son asked if we had finished .
The only person that wasn't so nice there was the lady we paid the $330 to. It was like nothing I had imagined. We were called to submit our documents and I saw the forms I had sent to KCC earlier right there. We ended up submitting 3 sets of passports instead of the 2 others are asked for but they returned all the ones we submitted to KCC. Please be sure u have up to 6 months validity before ur passport expires or u may have issues.
The kids and I were all asleep in the hall when our number showed...we didn't even know the interviews had started cos it turns out we were the first. When we did, we packed our stuff, carried the kids and staggered to window 16, where we met the famous pretty black american lady and after the oath and finger prints

Co: so u played the lottery urself
Me: yes I did
Co: highest bla bla
Me: bsc
Co: where?
Me: UI
Co: oh I love that school
Me: really? How nice
Co: its a good school
Co: where do u work, what sort of company and what is ur role
Me: blah blah
Co: ur wife?
Me: blah blah
Co: so when did u get married?
Wifey: blah blah
Co: any family photos?
Me: lots of them
Co: I just need a few...ok so pick up ur visa from blah blah on monday and don't forget there are holidays next week. Congrats and welcome to yankee and that was it Folks. Glory to God in the highest and thanks to my friends on nairaland who will commit their personal resources to ensure we all come out successful. So despite making a mistake as to when we got married (of course we corrected it at once) and looking sleepy and tired, God stood up for us!

Congrats my brother. I celebrate with you all the way. Please don't forget to give those kids and wifey the best treat ever. Your kids should ask, "Daddy, is today Christmas?"
It's God's grace.

Shalom!

adeadebayor: My pple help me to rejoice cos my family visa has been approved, detail later. God I thank u.

Congratulobia.

seubis: Hello my fellow e family members,just want to let u guys know that my wife and maisef will be leaving finally to God's own country today.pls pray for journey mercies for us.will keep u guys posted once we there.Maryland loading..........89%.one luv ma pple and hope to see u guys very soon.@ Obatide,thanks for ur calls yesterday and also COngratulationss in advance cos the visa is urs already and it is settled.GBAM!!!!

Wishing you and your family a jolly sweet ride to Yankee
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and a your first USA Merry Christmas.

Hello folks here are some google tricks, they will wow you.
1. Type the phrase "do a barrel roll" in Google, and the screen will tumble around. The same thing happens if you search for "Z or R twice." If you're feeling lazy, you can simply click here and see the effect for yourself. Because it was built in HTML5, it doesn't work on all browsers. Firefox and Chrome seem to support it best.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/1466703_Google_gravity_jpg934c897cfc73f8672a264e69d02d0f6e
2. Enter "Google Gravity" in the search bar. Hit "I'm feeling lucky" (if you have Google Instant enabled, it's on the right hand side of the suggested searches). Then watch your world fall down.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/1466702_askew_jpg7c0737ddefa6be913f3a776045939d15
3. Simply search for the word "askew." We dare you not to tilt your head.

www.nairaland.com/attachments/1466706_recursion_jpgd1c13dfda60de80577500da0bb127fd0
Here's one for word nerds and philosophy majors. Search for "recursion" and Google asks "did you mean recursion?"

www.nairaland.com/attachments/1466704_Mentalplex_jpg597b7c5067db682de34af31790e44b8d
4. Mentalplex:This one started life as an April Fool's joke, but is still around at google.com/mentalplex Baffle your less Internet-savvy family and friends!

www.nairaland.com/attachments/1466705_Pacman_jpg90382a0e9202acd7427392142cf62c79
5. Pacman:The Google doodle that launched a thousand lost hours of productivity will live forever at google.com/pacman

6. Type "Let It Snow" on Google for a Lovely Surprise.

Testing

mcro: You guys are doing a great job here. More power to your elbow. Thanks for the compliments, and for the advice. I just say make I resemble u small ni. It is well my brother.

Thank you for your acknowledgment once again. It's God, without him, we can't do anything which we all know. And for the advice, seriously you are good, but in resembling me, well thanks for the compliments again. You may never have knew you've got talent there, harness it.
When are you jetting to the land pf opportunity? To get cheap flights, you can book ahead. The earlier you book ahead the cheaper. For example, if you book for a flight for January 15th 2014 today December 13th, when you go back to book next week, the price would have increases. So that's one of the logic of booking ahead. But buying ticket over the counter, may be you have mega bulks to do that. and I have sent you a PM. Wishing you Merry Christmas in advance.

kennex89: I will be going to the interview with my wife, she is the principal applicant, she played as single but we got married in the process through registry and may 1st she told me she won, so some friends advised that we can go together as couples that it is possible. what do you think we have all documents to back this up.

You don't have a problem bro. This is an extenuating circumstance, as long as you can prove beyond reasonable doubt that it is a genuine and bonafide relationship. A friend of mine whose visa was approved on Tuesday 10th as a case similar to yours.
He entered for the lottery as single in 2012, got married Dec. 2012. When the result came out he checked and walla he won. Not wanting to immigrate without his wife, we filled the forms for both of them with his wife as a derivative and sent the forms with their marriage certificate to KCC. But before the interview, God blessed them with twins making the derivative three and the family four.
But prior to the interview, they gathered all related documents, pictures of before and after marriage and child naming ceremony and everything needed.
Do you know of all the worries we sometimes put ourselves through, none even raised eyebrow, e.g. to use maiden name or husband's name, newspaper publication, date of birth error, signature etc (fixing all these errors cannot be undermined though, it's important to have every loop holes covered). What the CO dwell on was trying to establish if it really is a bonafide relationship, which they proved with enough pictures and the couple being consistent in the proof exclusively. They were asked same question separately and they gave same answer with boldness.
They were asked who took the wife to the hospital when she was about to give birth. Those who attended their wedding from family, friends and colleagues.
Go with all you can to prove the union from pictures, chat histories, date of events like date you first met, proposed, got married and had kids (if any) to how you first met, where you met and identifying who and who are in your group photographs.
Among other things, concentrate on convincing the CO that it is a bonafide union because the burden of proof is on you guys.
Wish you the best in every step taken.

Shalom!

chiwuike20: I lost my cool and cudnt think clearly. Just imagine somebody who was admitted to study law not able to elaborate on demand and price?
I was not able to defend my olevel so they thought It wasn't mine.

Oh so sorry. May God comfort you. So sorry. I don't know what to say.

chiwuike20: Heading straight down for my 10am interview, i need d prayer of my nairaland efamily. God bless

May God's Spirit go before you. The mountains and hills will clap for joy for you. Victory is yours. The battle is already won. Go! We await your testimony.