praiseG: Good people. Please I need your clarification on the issue of transcript to Wes.though I've checked the site but still dnt get all.my question is that is it my school here that will send it to wes or what's my role there to play.also does this transcript sent to wes has validity period pending the time of any need for it.thank u all and pls respond

Thanks for this question. I know a little but would like others to enlighten us more.
WES stands for World Education Services. It's an International Credential
Evaluation platform (visit www.wes.org). The advantage of WES is that, the transcript provided through them is trusted, recognized and acceptable by International Universities and educational bodies.
Now to your question, I believe it's important you register an account first and early on their website. Then, download a form to be taken to your faculty/dept. in school.
Fill the form and submit to your school/Faculty/Dept*, it would authorize/instruct them to send your transcript to WES. Now, it may involve some payment to your school to expedite process of sending your transcript to WES.
Once your transcript gets to WES, it would be converted to US GPA*. The converted result, I believe can be sent to your intending School by WES on your instruction. Your transcript, I believe should be available as long as WES exist.*
I guess you might be able to view/download* your new transcript.

*NEEDS SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
Hope this helps...

kevwe_flex: Happy New Year to all. It's New Year let's merry, BTW, would have loved to post an important resource but for the atmosphere of the thread, I'd rather wait for the right time.

Hmmnn.. the atmosphere want to make me selfishly ask you to PM me the important resource ...we don't wanna start that.

Doublegold: @Obatide, compliment of the season bro, pls, when are u going for ur visa pick-up. I've been dialing the number on thhe form, it's not going thru bro.

It bothers me, the number has always been unreachable. Even the website is not loading. Do we just wait out 5-7 working days before visiting them? Disappointment at "visa not ready for pickup" is not an option for someone coming from say Abuja o. Please, has anyone ever communicated with this Visa collection centre? If yes, how? Kindly enlighten us. Thanks!

Happy to be back on page 200th of our beloved thread. A ku imura odun tuntun...a ba wa l'ayo ati alaafia, a san wa s'ire ati idunnu. Happy Year Twenty Fourteen!

I'm sorry for delay, had to make up for my absence at work. Here it goes...

Woke up in a rush and sped to the bathroom. Apparently, the alarm has been ringing in my dreams. Just then, I woke up and realised I've been dreaming. I panicked and checked the time, it was past 2am.

I couldn't sleep again so I stayed awake for about an hour until I decided to sleep with an eye open.

Sleep took me away for a while. I got up exactly 4am at the sound of the alarm. Took my birth and dress up under 20min. I said my prayers and by 4:45am, I was out trekking from (LEGICO/Bonny camp), where I lodged, to the embassy. I got there by 5am and met several people waiting expectantly.

Let me skip the preview. I scaled through security and held my visa payment receipt, blue card and number tag with care. I perceived they were answering the elderly and applicants with derivatives. Along the line, it got confusing as people were called irrespective of who or when they arrived. Then, my number showed on widow 15; prayer answered because the CO appeared pleasant all along!
Me: Good morning
CO: Morning, I'll need to get your fingerprints, 4 fingers of your hand, of your right hand and the 2 thumbs at once.
Me: I obliged ...
CO: Good, kindly raise your right hand.
Me: Raising my right..
CO: Do you swear to tell the truth today and that every information you entered on your form is true?
Me: Yes
CO: please sign on the yellow marking..
Me: I did..
CO: Could you tell me your date of birth?
Me: I did
CO: What's your highest level of education?
Me: University degree
CO: Which course?
Me: English
CO: What year?
-All the while, she was cross-checking everything I said with what she had on her computer.
Me: May, 2007
CO: What do you do now?
Me: I told her...
CO: Where?
Me: ....Ibadan
CO: When and where did you do your NYSC?
Me: I told her...
CO: What was your task?
Me: English instructor
CO: Was it a primary or secondary School?
Me: Secondary school.
CO: When did you complete your NYSC?
Me: I told her...
CO: Is it June or July?
Me: I'm not sure,
- I discovered it was July, I'd mentioned June.
CO: Are you.married?
Me: No
CO: Any child?
Me: No
She smiled...I guess she was saying in her mind, "you're getting old boy." "Don't worry, I got plans," I told myself. She reached for two papers. She circled a portion and said pointing to the portion still smiling...
CO: Please visit this address between 5 and10 working days to pick your visa. You should consider xmas holidays too. Holding the second paper, she continued. Ensure you pay USCIS fees after receiving your visa package.
Welcome to the United States of America!
Me: Thank you, I wish you a pleasant Christmas!

I picked up the papers and left radiating with joy from the dept of my bone marrows. I'd kept my phones (I rmoved the sims) with some soldiers whom I gave 1k to share out of joy.
Had to caution myself not to bounce...lol. It's th Lord's doing and it's so marvelous in my eyes!

I'd like to appreciate every member of this forum. Gurus in the house, don't wanna mention names, much gratitude to attending to all queries. May God reward your good hearts.I also appreciate one who'd contributed one way or the other, especially the novice. Your being down to earth to ask questions gave so many others opportunity and confidence to make it at the interview.

I wish everyone waiting peace and patient heart, everyone with 2nd NL easy medical /police exams and successful interviews, everyone with visa great providence, safest flight to destination and great success in the USA! Much love...

kennex89: please there are two typographical errors on my interview letter, one on my second name of C but they used G and also mistake on house address too, please hope there is no problem with this. thanks.

I guess it shouldn't be a problem. Inform the CO to correct the typo during your interview. I wish success!

Praise Jesus, bless the name of the Lord, interview successful and visa granted! Details coming up soon!!!

kevwe_flex:

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.

It's nice tip from Kevwe_flex, if people can afford it. I guess keeping ur stuff dat way is close-by and safer too if you're alone.

okeymen:

You will go through many security checks and if anything is found that u can't take, they won't seize it. They will just send u outside to go and drop it and start the process again from the very back of the line. Phone is a definite no. If u check out of the hotel,process you can make arrangements for the hotel to hold your things till u return.check but since check out time is 12noon in most hotels, you undecided not to check out till you return.

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.

bukiemma:

Lolz sry I laughed, wat other things do intend to hold or take wit u inside d embassy. Pls NOTE dat u won't spend more dan 5hrs (at most) in there. So there's no need of going with irrelevant things other than ur documents. Goodluck wit ur interview, wish u success!

@Bukiemma, thanks for your prompt response. The humour is intended and well received cuz I tire for them o. I'd like to hold a phone&wallet at least. Besides, if only there's a place, like we have in banks, to keep the size of a laptop bag until went done cuz I won't be returning to my hotel room.

seubis: hello my e-family members,this is seubis reporting live @ lanham Maryland.AMerica is indeed God own country.very beautiful .omo my people our leaders in naija re wicked souls,we dey suffer for naija oooo i swear.we got yto jfk new york @ exactly 1.50pm on monday then board greyhound bus to baltimore then also connect another greyhound bus to new carrolton then my host came to pick us there.mehnnnn everywhere was very cold.its as if we were thrown inside cold room not even deep freezer.abeg guys when u re coming make sure u come with thick cold jackets @ least 3 jackets and gloves.Emirates Airline flight was very fantastic and enough refreshments inside the plane all the way.i really appreciate u all for ur prayers and wishes,God bless you all.plds make una come maryland oooo.lolzzz.@ obatide,femishow2005,ityroyal(my able boss),bukiemma,i dey hail ooooo.cant wait to see u all in US of A.One luv ma pple.i gat to go now cos me and my host wanna go out now to flex.

I'm loading Baltimore, Maryland
too...we'll be seeing. Kindly pm ur
facebook id. Mine is same as my
nairaland name.I'll need to get me some
real cardigan and leather gloves niyen
o....I wish you nd ur wife the safest stay
and may God establish you early. Merry
Christmas!

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!!!!

I'm loading Baltimore, Maryland too...we'll be seeing. Kindly pm ur facebook id. Mine is same as my nairaland name.I'll need to get me some real cardigan and leather gloves niyen o....I wish you nd ur wife the safest stay and may God establish you early. Merry Christmas!

My people, please, is security so tight that one can't hold any other thing except one's documents? pls I need your response cuz my interview is coming up in few days. Thanks!

Hello brothers and sisters...I want to share my experience of Medical exam and Police report...the stress hardly matters because my trip was a success! I'd like to appreciate everyone in this forum...I love you all! Hold on little for the story...

lagbabe: dis is a good link to read through.but at some point made me confused.

Yeah, some truth element that we all must come to terms with. A songwriter wrote about "beggars on the street of New York". Another man said " a lizard in Nigeria, on landing in America can't become a crocodile". well, I know by the the grace of GOD, a wall gecko can transform into dragon. It's about the state of mind (some form discrimination exist every where, we just have to "gbo'ju" and believe in God and ourselves).
It takes determination to succeed by making sacrifices. *Sacrifice: I have friend struggling with a job while studying Applied Computer Science in Canada. It was tough for him. Everyone around him looks very okay with more money because some of them work 2 jobs or more. Of course, they got to there before him, but now his story is about to change (God's part), he would be retained in a federal estab. after his internship. He would work normal hours and could earn 3x or more the amount other guys earn in single job! He would overtake them and they'll be like we got here first. Schooling can't be a wrong decision.
For some of us who would want to start afresh, furthering our education should be a must. Even more is the fact that skills or work experiences CREATIVITY, I discover rules the developed world today. That's why a guy like Mark Zuckërburg...you'll already know my people. Let's stay in tune with God, He's just getting started with us ...He surely lead us to an expected end. I love you all

lagbabe: dis is a good link to read through.but at some point made me confused.

Yeah, some truth element that we all must come to terms with. A songwriter wrote about "beggars on the street of New York". Another man said " a lizard in Nigeria, on landing in America can't become a crocodile". well, I know by the the grace of GOD, a wall gecko can transform into dragon. It's about the state of mind (some form discrimination exist every where, we just have to "gbo'ju" and believe in God and ourselves).
It takes determination to succeed by making sacrifices. *Sacrifice: I have friend struggling with a job while studying Applied Computer Science in Canada. It was tough for him. Everyone around him looks very okay with more money because some of them work 2 jobs or more. Of course, they got to there before him, but now his story is about to change (God's part), he would be retained in a federal estab. after his internship. He would work normal hours and could earn 3x or more the amount other guys earn in single job! He would overtake them and they'll be like we got here first. Schooling can't be a wrong decision.
For some of us who would want to start afresh, furthering our education should be a must. Even more is the fact that skills or work experiences CREATIVITY, I discover rules the developed world today. That's why a guy like Mark Zuckërburg...you'll already know my people. Let's stay in tune with God, He's just getting started with us ...He surely lead us to an expected end. I love you all

lagbabe: dis is a good link to read through.but at some point made me confused.

Yeah, some truth element that we all must come to terms with. A songwriter wrote about "beggars on the street of New York". Another man said " a lizard in Nigeria, on landing in America can't become a crocodile". well, I know by the the grace of GOD, a wall gecko can transform into dragon. It's about the state of mind (some form discrimination exist every where, we just have to "gbo'ju" and believe in God and ourselves).
It takes determination to succeed by making sacrifices. *Sacrifice: I have friend struggling with a job while studying Applied Computer Science in Canada. It was tough for him. Everyone around him looks very okay with more money because some of them work 2 jobs or more. Of course, they got to there before him, but now his story is about to change (God's part), he would be retained in a federal estab. after his internship. He would work normal hours and could earn 3x or more the amount other guys earn in single job! He would overtake them and they'll be like we got here first. Schooling can't be a wrong decision.
For some of us who would want to start afresh, furthering our education should be a must. Even more is the fact that skills or work experiences CREATIVITY, I discover rules the developed world today. That's why a guy like Mark Zuckërburg...you'll already know my people. Let's stay in tune with God, He's just getting started with us ...He surely lead us to an expected end. I love you all

bukiemma:

Yes it can be completed in 2days, IF you get there on time (7am or earlier). You get d injections(vaccines) on d 1st day and then u go back 4 result the next day.

@Bukiemma, thanks. I'm planning to get it done in 2days by God's grace.

Boomshakar: Police report @ Alagbon #,3000. Medical Exam @Child Practice. #12,000 consultation fee + #8,500 for the (2) injections I received. Altogether at the Hospital is #20,500.

This medical fee make sense o! I've read about ppl spending like 35k or more. Pls my brothers and sisters, I've got some questions-
*Can the medical tests be completed in 2days?
*My friend won in 2009. After her first visit, she went back for another shot of injection after a week or so. Has anyone ever gone back after more than week to complete the test?

Thanks Obatide, having been studying this forum, I edited your list. Pls feel free to correct it.

To avoid Last rush.
Reminder on documents required:
1. Appointment Letters (1st & 2nd)
2. Intl passport
3. Birth Certificate/ (NPC Attestation of Birth)
4. Marriage Cert. ( where applicable)
5.Police certificate ( WA)
6. Medical Report
7. Academic Certificates: WAEC/TESTIMONIAL/DEGREE/NYSC/MSC/Proof of Qualifying Work Experience (e.g. Appointment Letters, Recommendation Letters, Professional Certs. Others supporting over 2yrs of experience etc.)
8. 2 x2 white background passport photos
9. Processing fee of $330 for each family members even babies.
10. A set of photocopies of the above
listed
And any info you seem could be
additional information for u.
Wishing everybody all the

Estimate:
Tentative budget (rough estimate) for
a single adult,
Int'l Passport= N18000
NPC cert= N3000
Police cert= N3000 to N4000
Medical= btwn N20000 to N35000
Photographs= N1000
Processing fee- $330 @ N165/$ =
N54500
USCIS Payment- $165 =27250
Miscelleneous- 20000

pls my people, I believe NPC Attestation of Birth is what we need because I got one already earlier this year...I don't wanna discover I've spent time getting what I got already. Many thanks for your response.

Forumites; please, how soon can one pursue the police report and medical exams, 1, 2 or 3 weeks before the interview? Your prompt response would be appreciated.

Obatide:

Where do you get that from?
It's only LagosIV@state.gov that does not accept attachment, don't give mis-leading information pls

You may post your proof if you disagree

Well, I guess I must have read it somewhere. The info could be referring to LagosIV. I'd say since some people have successfully attached their forms, there's no problem. @Obatide and Kevwe, appreciate your correction.

kevwe_flex:

Yeah email is good as well because it is cheaper and faster. But I have my reservations on it when submitting forms the first time. I prefer using email for updates later. My take also. Just personal though.

kindly note that KCC wouldn't accept any email attachment. Just saying cause I don't know which forms you talking about. Wishing you the best.

Please house, enlighten us about the order of arrangement of all these documents we are to present at the interview. I heard there's a particular order...

jtchamp: @olutola, @janut howdy. any news?

I'm patiently waiting bro...guessing between 135k & 150k for visa processing for principal applicant without derivatives.

seubis: 3 passport photograph,2 copies of intl passport,ur 2NL,then the original intl passport

Thanks alot Seubis, you're appreciated!

Pleeeease, can anyone tell us what we're required to hold when going for police report and medical test apart from money?

Thanks to the Almighty! Gbramm!! 2NL, It has landed!!! I pray that everyone due to receive theirs will get it and we shall all excel at the interview by the help of the Almighty God.

XYZZ: No we will not pay any other money again. The 12k and 2k was all we paid,... U ll pay 12k first before u do ur xtray and blood test.. The additional cost will depends on what the doctor tells you.

Thanks a lot, you appreciated,@XYZZ

Rianatb: God still exepecting my 2NL,my case number is low,145*,and my form as deliver since 31th of july,and wen i send message to them ,they respond dat my form as been recieve and they ar processing it

Are you sure you submitted a valid email? If you did,you could check your spam box or search your email for KCCDV or keywords etc.#helpneededfromthosewith2NL# However, most importantly, you could send inquiry letter to KCCDV@state.gov (follow instructions on your result *insert your birthday too) telling them that you've not received your 2nd NL.

XYZZ: I went to Alagbon around 12pm, due to the medical, if I went early I could have collected the police charater same day, but the police office told me to come back on Monday. For the medicals, my self and my wife paid 12k each, my son is a year and 6 months, so we paid 7k for him for the first stage. After payment we were told to do our x-ray/blood test and see the doctor.The doctor said my son will need 2 immunizations which was N25,600 and myself and my wife do one vaccination each at per vaccination 2k. That was all, we were asked to come on Thursday or Friday for the result. Its always better to go with ur child's medical records or immunization records if u have them. We paid through POS, they will not accept cash on weekends. And it is better to go early on a saturday cos the crowd will be less.

Please, apart from the 12k and 2k you have paid as an adult, will you still pay when you go for your results? Also, can we know the name of that medical outfit. Thanks!