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 Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 2:27am On May 09, 2013 |
I had my SSS diploma laminated and they asked me why I laminated it. They were kinda suspicious but it was originally laminated by my school before I got it. From Ghana by the way interviewed in Europe. dchalice: Please house,and in particular those with interview experience i need to know urgently if there is a problem with laminated documents cos some of my documents are laminated...my interview is in may.thanks. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 3:14am On Apr 11, 2013 |
odunmanuel: Is a pity seeing our gigantics leaders, heros & rolemodels in dis mess. Let's proclaim ceasefire in dis forumMy advice to you friend, is to ignore all the noise. If you go back from when this thread started you will see that these attention seekers have been attacking each other just to stay relevant, It is people like you who call for ceasefire that feed their egos. Please don't waste your time one such elements. Many others are willing to answer your questions. If even no question gets answered from this point on, reading from page 0 will give you all you need without having to ask any question. 2 Likes |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 12:42am On Apr 01, 2013 |
To follow up on what you said, I will also like to caution us all. If you try to develop personally and visit a school/college/career development center etc., some of these institutions are interested in just locking you in to get you financial aid. Please be careful with any school you commit to. Example, borrowing 20.000 dollars to go on a one year program will leave you paying for student loan for 10 years. So please invest in programs that will bring good returns both monetary and personal development. Gentiger: A word of advice to those just arriving. You will get lots of calls from scammers seeking for your credit card details. They will promise you government grants and jobs too fantastic to refuse all in exchange for a sign on fee which invariably will require divulging your debit/credit card details. When this starts to happen, remember you were forewarned. Additionally, I advice all immigrants to have self development goals in mind. I don't care what you graduate with in Nigeria. Until your record shows you did a program with a certification from a recognized US institution, you won't earn much. To boost your earning, you must of necessity do a program which could be a certificate, diploma or degree course. You can start out with a certificate program and gradually advance to the core programs while taking advantage of government grants. I wish everyone a happy Easter. Gentiger signing off from Los Angeles. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 5:08am On Feb 28, 2013 |
Hahaha, Yeah cos springtime is slowly approaching! Its all good to experience all 4 seasons right? femsoj: The weather is becoming a little bit better than when I first arrived, or maybe I should say am now getting use to it. Its not really cold again like before, but at the same time, I still always put on my jacket even when am inside the house |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 4:23pm On Feb 14, 2013 |
There is a plethora of reasons why one is out under administrative processing. Unfortunately there is nothing you can do to speed up the process. They will contact you withing the stipulated letter they handed you to inform you about the process. I was put on administrative processing to but it was successful by the grace of God. There is no need to worry especially if all your documents are clean and you have no criminal record in your country or abroad. Good luck chuck and I know you will come up tops. In the mean time thank God in advance for success. Bless mohamed shire: please house is there any one who have been putted for further administrative process ? please how long will it take to you to wait, and what is your problem of putting u for further processing |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 6:24pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Big Congrats to you and your wife! Thanks be to God Bless Allybert: Hi everyone, |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 5:17pm On Feb 08, 2013 |
Bro, If you go to the country specific website for the US embassy Nigeria website, it mentions wedding pictures and even phone logs if you had long distance relationship at some point. It is important to check country specific requirements and not only the generic requirements. Thanks peace1166: But in the requirement it says, Marriage certificate, not weeding pictures? |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 2:07pm On Feb 04, 2013 |
Awesome! Thanks to God and welcome to America proper! Best, Gentiger: Hello all, I have gotten my passport and visa. Thanks for your prayers and encouragement. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 3:51am On Feb 03, 2013 |
I am just wondering @Gentiger, What date was written on your slip to pick up your visa. I mean is your pickup date overdue according to the date written on your slip? Just checking? Is it also possible to contact the embassy if your pickup date already passed and still no news? Best. Gentiger: At the initial stage when I did exactly what you directed, it said picked up. Since then this is the message it displays: |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 2:46am On Jan 31, 2013 |
I personally think this is a smart answer. @Nuru since you mentioned you will be interviewing in Europe, please do well to find out from the embassy where you will interviewing with and they will help you to clarify all doubts. Thanks. widelink: Hello house, my suggestion for those that having serious issue is to contact the embassy handling their cases via E-mail. I am very sure they will surely help you out without any stress because that's why they are there. When I filled my DS-230 form my wife was pregnant and I wrote a letter in my own hand writing stated that we might appear more than two during our interview and send a copy of my wife's pix in her pregnancy state. I followed it up when my child was born and notified the US embassy in Nigeria, the correspondence unit replied that I should download attached copy of form DS-230 for my daughter and Im free to appear with her. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 12:49am On Jan 29, 2013 |
Haha! Its good that you have lost weight. Even though in Africa being fat is misconstrued as good living, obesity is highly frowned upon. Loose all the weight you can bro and I bet you will be sharp and swift in Texas/LA. peace Gentiger: Thanks dear. I have lost weight thinking all sought of funny thoughts. I'll be there in the morning to pick it up. Thanks once again. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 5:52pm On Jan 28, 2013 |
Congrats massa! To God be the Glory. Bless paa11: Thanks be to God, I had my interview this morning and I was successful. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 12:40am On Jan 28, 2013 |
Thanks Temmy all the info is very much appreciated temmytanny: I don come again oooo |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 12:39am On Jan 28, 2013 |
This was pretty intensive but congratulations. Thanks be to God! marrylove: MY INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE, MY INTERVIEW WAS ON 23RD OF JANUARY 2013 AND IT WAS 7AM APPOINTMENT,WE LEFT HOME VERY EARLY THAT MORNING. ME, MY WIFE AND MY THREE MONTH OLD DAUGHTER. WE ARRIVE AROUND 5.40AM. WE SITED UNDER THE TREE AND PAYS 150 FOR THE RUBBER CHAIR. EXACTLY 6.30 THE SCREENING STATED. AFTER ALL THE SCREENING WE WENT IN FOR THE INTERVIEW.I PAID THE SUM OF 330*3 =990 DOLLARS TO THE CASHIER. AND SITED FOR MY NAME AND NUMBER TO BE CALLED. FIRSTLY, IT WAS CALLED AT WINDOW 13 FOR DOCUMENTATION. AND THEY ASK ME TO GO AND SIT DOWN. LATER, MY NAME WAS CALLED AT WINDOW 16 FOR THE INTERVIEW. ME, MY WIFE AND MY DAUGHTER. AFTER TUM PRINT,SHE ASK MY WIFE TO GO AND SIT DOWN WITH MY BABY.THE INTERVIEW STATED. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 12:13am On Jan 23, 2013 |
@Adufesco! Maybe we might be mistaking you for who you really are. Can you reconcile the below posts for the house please  If you can't then I will say that you can tickle yourself and laugh! Please listen to adzovia and all the good people in the house. If even Bill Gates is going to host you nothing feels good like having some pocket money on the side to be able to get a thing or two for yourself. Best, ksjlar Adufesco: Hello house, i have being following dis tred from the begining infact, i gain alot of things. Congrat to those who have done their interview successful! And for those who are still expecting thier interview days to come also wish them the best! Am one of dv2013 winners and my interview is 2nd wk in December Pls my Questions is dat if i did not have any one to stay with when i get to USA. What are my going to do? I mean what is next step 4 me? Because i put N/A there as i was directed from kcc office but still, i can't get any address. Pls any help? i need your respond? Adufesco: Hello my Good people in the house! I join dis tred about 2 weeks ago becos i can see dat we have a good & successful people here, pls my fellow winners all over the world, i need ur Assistant as you know dat fingers are not equal! My interview is about 2 weeks now & i have not done anything concerning my processing just becos i dont have money! My fellow winners in d house, pls i need ur assistant, May God bless u as u respond My Case Number 2013AF0000052* E-mail kingseyima@yahoo.co.uk My mobile Nö- +2348059514924 OR If you know anyone dat can sponsor, pls i will appreciate ur respond... Adufesco: thanks my sis. I understand what u are tryin 2 say, though i will take d cash dat i can avoid but 4 my host is my uncle, about d job dere, i will work with him in his hospital, about transport, dere is car 4 me, about cloth, he has already give me sm, about where2 live, he has 3 houses in atlanta, d one am going 2 live is 5 bed room flat, but thanks 4 ur advice. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 9:17pm On Jan 21, 2013 |
sozen2010: Thanks. How can I begin here in Naija...pls guide me. Thanks!I can answer for mainly IT and IT related jobs. Please review this link and here you will find the best 100 companies to work for in IT. You will also find links to their career sites. Hope this works. In application processes you will be asked if you have authorization to work in the USA and you must answer in the affirmative. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227166/100_Best_Places_to_Work_in_IT_2012 /Best. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 6:27pm On Jan 18, 2013 |
Congrats Tiger! Nice one mate . . . even tho you did not congratulate me on my success, I do not see the need to reciprocate that but hey man, you deserve it so congrats on a job well executed and welcome to USA. Thanks be to the almighty father who deserves all the glory. Best, ksjlar. Gentiger: Let me begin by thanking you all. You're all truly wonderful and dearly loved. I appreciate Spoondar, Kemzone, Temmy, Adesoji, Brightmon, Ifeanyi.Abdul, Jidedon, Adzovia, Tiwana, Bussyme, Gunners4u, Junkerhill, Honeydee, Remmy, ChirpyWest, Ibracadabra, and everyone not expressly mentioned. I wish I could remember all your beautiful names. Thank you all for the prayers and inspiration. God bless you all. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 5:11pm On Jan 17, 2013 |
Hello @garvins. I would have told you what temmytanny just told you. It means if the US embassy will verify all your documents and it it will turn out to be true then you got no problem. Besides, I dear Lord is the final judge so he will rule in your favor in Jesus name! Cos frankly if you are put on administrative processing there is nothing you can do either to speed up the process or influence the decision. BUT as long as your documents checks out to be ok then you will be granted your visa. My prayer is that God will rule in your favor . . . just wait for you visa buddy. temmytanny: provided all what you gave them are authentic,fear not. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 9:04pm On Jan 16, 2013 |
Congratulations oh33maa! That's a nice one. And by the way did you get your SS Card or you still waiting? Which part of Jersey are you. I went to the SS office in newark on broad street with my wife. She filled the forms for SSN and within 5 days she got her SSN. Still waiting for GC tho. adzovia: i got the shock of my life when i went to pick the mail today and i saw my name on one of the envelopes. i was expecting my ssn since i was told to wait for 21 days. i opened the envelope low and behold it is my green card. people my permanent residence card came even before my ssn. i am soo happy. the battle is over i am now officially a permanent resident with proof |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 8:57pm On Jan 16, 2013 |
garvins: @ksjlar: HAve shared my interview experience pls contribute i beg@garvins, the post below is a repost. Kemzone shared this with me in my own time. Please check these sites for more info as well: http://www.greencardlawyers.com/answers_for/VisaProcessing/visasecuritychecks.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_Advisory_Opinion http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/an-overview-of-security-checks-in-the-us-nonimmigrant-visa-process It is often the case when an applicant for a visa is told that a final decision cannot be made on his visa application immediately. In doing so, the consular officer invokes Section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and informs the applicant that the case will be put on hold until the applicant’s eligibility for the visa can be determined. This processing “time-out” is taken frequently: approximately one million visa applications were subjected to 221(g) during 2010. Technically, 221(g) is considered a denial; in subsequent visa applications and registration in the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, this must be disclosed. Nevertheless, the overwhelming majority of 221(g) denials are overcome and visas issued. There are, in essence, two types of 221(g) cases: 1.Washington-related “administrative processing”, in which a clearance or approval is required from an interested agency or agencies in Washington, D.C. 2.Post-related, in which the consular officer requires additional time, information, or documentation before making a final visa decision. A.Clearances from Washington are required when the applicant presents issues of security, criminality, legal questions, technology exports from the US, other admissibility problems, or is from a country of concern. The question of a security “hit” can arise in a variety of situations, such as potential terrorists, individuals who previously worked as military or other attachés in the US for an unfriendly country, even if that work took place decades before, or even individuals who spent time in certain countries (e.g., Iran). To resolve these issues, a Security Advisory Opinion is needed. Often the “hits” arise because the applicant has a common name: other individuals with the same name are blacklisted, causing cases of mistaken identity or prolonged delays. Suspected criminal activity or ties (e.g., Russian mafia) can also lead to prolonged processing to allow for an investigation. In addition, consular officers refer some legal issues, such as certain material misrepresentations made in a visa application, to Washington for a legal advisory opinion. The application will be held in abeyance until receiving guidance from the Visa Office Advisory Opinion section. A widely applicable phenomenon has been administrative processing for applicants, usually scientists, researchers, and businessmen, who may be exposed to technologies in the United States which fall under the Technology Alert List. The US does not want sensitive technologies to fall into the wrong hands. In such cases, the applicant is requested to provide an English-language resume, list of publications, and description of the proposed work to be done in the US, which is forwarded to Washington. Individuals who hail from certain countries, such as Iran, Syria, Sudan, must be cleared by Washington. Quite often, these clearances are a formality and simply a question of time to run through the interagency gamut. However, for certain types of clearances, the visa validity period may be limited. B.Post-related issues can also be broad in scope. They may include investigations or verifications in the home country of the applicant or requests for information or documentation relating to the qualifications of the applicant for a visa. A consular officer may seek to investigate or verify issues such as: •the legitimacy of a marriage (e.g., send an investigator to the home of the couple applying for a visa); •employment of an applicant (e.g., calling an applicant’s company to verify that he does work there); •tax filings or information (e.g., confirming with the tax inspectorate the tax number of an entrepreneur); •pension fund payments; authenticity of an education document (e.g., sending an inquiry to the Ministry of Education or a school or university to confirm that such a diploma was issued); •intentions or existence of a sponsor (e.g., calling the United States to speak to the signatory of an affidavit of support); •or authenticity of a statutory document, such as a marriage, birth, or divorce certificate. Additional document requests may include: •a police certificate from a country in which the applicant lived after the age of 16; •certified copies of court dispositions (arrests, convictions); confirmation of the date of a past departure from the US (e.g. visa overstay); •employer tax documentation; additional affidavit of support (e.g., consular officer does not believe that the submitted affidavit of support suffices); •job offer (e.g., a Lottery winner); financial documents (e.g., if the applicant will undergo medical treatment in the U.S.); •and additional information about the job to be performed in the United States or the employer. Sometimes, the initiation or outcome of these investigations can be erroneous. For example, a consular officer may mistakenly believe that an applicant has a background in a technology that is on the Technology Alert List; a consular investigator may visit the wrong office address; a secretary who picks up the phone at the applicant’s place of employment may tell the consular caller that no such person works there when in fact the applicant does work there. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 8:31am On Jan 16, 2013 |
I was also put on administrative processing and it took up to 3 weeks for them to issue my visa. In your won case I do not know the specifics and I don't know if you have already shared your interview experience so that we can make informed comments. But if all your documents is good then you have nothing to worry about. There are a couple of reasons why a person is put under administrative processing tho so probably the interview experience might give us a clue. Thanks. garvins: My Artificial home : Here is the letter ooooo................ I need Experience ooooo.... I need answere wey i go give Papa and mama AND entire P.T.A meeting member ooo. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 7:55am On Jan 10, 2013 |
Godhelpmeooo: Prov 3 vs 3-10,GOD bless you as you read.gudmoning house.GLORY!!!!!!!!!!!Amen! |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 7:35am On Jan 10, 2013 |
It is very possible. If you mean searching for jobs outside the USA. I tried it and got like 3 interviews already. God willing one will work out. Thanks. Spoondar: Things are getting rough these sides, This is to the people in USA, can one start searching for a job online while we are still in Africa? I thought having a job waiting for you there is cool or what is your take in this. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 11:12pm On Jan 09, 2013 |
If you do not have a SSN and a card already which I doubt you have, then that was a mistake. You can correct it at the embassy if you have already been scheduled for an interview, otherwise you can send KCC a corrected form requesting for a SSN number and a SS card. Thanks @femo: |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 8:03pm On Jan 08, 2013 |
I am told that the immigration cannot access the social security administration database so you cannot receive your social security number just by being processed at the point of entry by immigration. You need to go to the nearest social security administration center as adesojiaderemi@ said and fill a one page form to apply for your new card. It is a very easy process. Take your Ghanaian passport with you as well as your birth certificate. Thanks adzovia: i thought we had to wait at home for the card since we have filled the ssn on the ds forms. i was actually given a print out by the embassy to wait for 2 to 3 weeks after arrival in the states for the ssn. that there was no need to go to their office |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 1:47pm On Dec 23, 2012*. Modified: 2:18pm On Dec 23, 2012 |
Wow This is my contribution some months back that @Spoondar have quoted and I am happy it came in handy once more. I used the third option by filling online and sending by email and I went to interview and got my visa with it so on authority, I can say you can send forms to KCC via email especially if time might not be on your side. Thanks. Spoondar: The only things you are sending right now to KCC are |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 10:20am On Dec 22, 2012 |
I read your bible verses @Godhelpmeooo! This is more of violence where people actually got killed. If I may ask what is its direct bearing to the Merry Christmas you wish us or to the success stories people are sharing here. Maybe I only did a direct interpretation but you might have a contextual interpretation so please elaborate more. Thanks Godhelpmeooo: Deuteronomy 2 vs 26-37.GOD bless you as read along,Gud morning house.merry xmas.GLORY!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 8:31pm On Dec 21, 2012 |
How is Yankey treating you @brightmon. How is the job search and all Did you receive your GC and SSN yet? If you did I just wanna know if you went to the Social Security Administration office at any point in time to expedite the process. Thanks. brightmon: @ taiye-shola Congratulations, what an Angel she is, i mean window 13 right? welcome to America. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 1:30pm On Dec 21, 2012 |
Joining you in thanking the Lord! Congrats to you and your family taiye-shola: |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 10:29am On Dec 21, 2012 |
Also please bear in mind at this point your 2NL will be available on a first come first served basis and poeple who have sent theirs to KCC in May might be treated first as against people who sent in October. And by the way your CN number is it in the ten thousands or hundred thousands? How you wrote it threw me off a little I admit. sunday45: Please house help me out ooooo. |
| Travel › Re: DV 2013 Winners Meet Here by ksjlar: 3:36pm On Dec 12, 2012 |
Just wanted to start thanking the Lord in advance for all the 12/12/12 DV interview appointees. The Lord has done it again. He definitely brings to perfection every good thing he already started. Glory to God! /KS |
| Travel › Re: *~Temmytanny Voted Travel Section Poster Of The Year *~ Congratulations by ksjlar: 11:01am On Dec 11, 2012 |
I vote for TemmyTanny definately! TemmyTanny you rock, did I say you are the bomb too? |
