DV 2012 winners interview!!

[radovic]

Please share things for your interview for DV2012!

If there any yet?

[Dv2012AFTAZ]

Please share things for your interview for DV2012!

If there any yet?

today begins the new year and the journey begins for us 2012 guys. let keep sharing our progress here.

Hope all the 2011 guys got what they wanted. 2012 guys all the best in our pursuit.......

[jummy]

today begins the new year and the journey begins for us 2012 guys. let keep sharing our progress here.

Hope all the 2011 guys got what they wanted. 2012 guys all the best in our pursuit.......

yes you are right.let keep on posting.

[Firi]

It would definitely be nice if everyone could share their experiences here. Good Luck DV2012 winners!

[reggin_au]

My interview is this coming Tuesday in Sydney. Hopefully I will have a positive experience to report to everyone. All the best to everyone else and for entrants in DV-2013!

[Dv2012AFTAZ]

My interview is this coming Tuesday in Sydney. Hopefully I will have a positive experience to report to everyone. All the best to everyone else and for entrants in DV-2013!

All the best lets hope for a great start to the year with you.

[Double Trouble]

My interview is this coming Tuesday in Sydney. Hopefully I will have a positive experience to report to everyone. All the best to everyone else and for entrants in DV-2013!

reggin_au,

We pray that you have a successful interview and that all of us that follow will have successful interview as well. Please let us know you interview experience and may we all rejoice for The Almighty God has Blessed us all.

Good Luck.

[radovic]

Anyone had interview already ?

[reggin_au]

I had my interview yesterday in Sydney and was successful. It was such a nerve racking experience and got little sleep the night before. In the end it was easy which is exactly what I had read on this forum previously and I know if you read this you will still be nervous which is natural but I hope my experience will help prepare you for
the big day!

My interview was at 8am. I got to the embassy around 740. There were two other groups ahead of me and just as I was headed to the doors security were opening up.
We lined up and went through security. On the Sydney Consulate website it said not to bring any form of bag as there was no storage facilities available however there
was storage. I left my mobile phone at home so didnt have anything to leave with security. In the same room was several rows of chairs and was asked to sit on the frontrow. The two other groups of people also sat down, they were also winners of the DV Lottery. After a couple minutes of waiting we were ushered into a lift and taken to
different floor of the building. Upon reaching the floor there was a booth where we once again lined up, showed our passports and group by group let into a different
room. It was nothing like what I expected, the best thing to compare it to would be a bank, there were 7 counters no visas and then more down the other end for
Citizenship Services. We each took a numbered ticket and were asked to sit down.

I was number 3 and waited around 10minutes to be called. The woman, who was Australian was very friendly and asked for all my documents. I handed over my confirmation letter, police check, court record, yr12 graduation papers and birth certificate. I was then asked to go to the cashiers counter and pay the fee which was AUD$819 and come back. She looked them over one by one and then proceeded to tell me that the Consulate had not received my medical documents, I had seen the doctor two weeks prior so this was worrying. She asked me to sit down again. I probably waited for maybe 10 minutes but it felt like an hour. By this stage two more DV winners and several groups of US Citizens had arrived. I was called back to the same counter by the same lady and they had located my medical records. It turns out thatthe doctor had not written my first name on the form so they had been filed under my middle and last names, it was such a relief. She had a piece of paper out and
proceeded to check off my documents one by one. On the original forms I filled out and sent to the Consular in Kentucky she asked me why I had checked no for a
criminal conviction when I had one. The conviction was for driving an unregistered car and that I wasnt aware at the time of filling out the paperwork it was deemed a
criminal conviction. She was satisfied with my answer and asked me to change it on the form and sign next to it. I had my finger prints taken and she then asked me to
sit down and wait to be interviewed. By this stage I was feeling quite confident about things.

As I waited one of the DV winners ahead of me was being interviewed by the second lady I would eventually be interviewed by. From over hearing their conversation it
tuns out he didnt have a police check and had to go to the police station and have it done before they could process his Visa. I was then called up by the same women.
She looked over my paperwork that the other lady had given her and told me I had to sign up for selective service. I told her the other lady I didnt have to as had alreadyturned 26 which turned out to be correct and i didnt have to sign it. She asked for more fingerprints to be taken and asked me several questions, namely about my
previous trips to the United States and if I had overstayed on the VWP at all. She also asked if I had a friend or family member in the United States and if I would stay
with them upon my arrival, I said yes and that was it Visa approved. She gave me a slip of paper which said my Visa had been Approved and a tracking number for my
Postage Bag I had pre-purchased and brought with me. I was out of the Consulate about 930 so all up it took about 90mins which wasn't bad at all.

The best advice I can give is make sure you have all your documents. If you are not sure about a document take it with you anyway just incase. I took bank and property statements just incase. I think as a rule they dont ask for these at the Sydney Consulate but you never know. Also make sure you dont rush yourself in the morning, give
yourself plenty of time and just stay relaxed. I also forgot to mention the first lady asked for a passport photograph even though this was not on the Syd Consulate
information pdf however fortunately for me I had spares on me. I hope this information helps future Interviewees and if you have anything questions please don't hesitate
to ask!

[Dv2012AFTAZ]

Great feedback! very helpful. thanks.

[dis66]

Congratulations. Thanks for the valuable info.

[mejemeje]

Congratulations. Thanks for the valuable info.

Congratulations my dear brother

[jummy]

I had my interview yesterday in Sydney and was successful. It was such a nerve racking experience and got little sleep the night before. In the end it was easy which is exactly what I had read on this forum previously and I know if you read this you will still be nervous which is natural but I hope my experience will help prepare you for
the big day!

My interview was at 8am. I got to the embassy around 740. There were two other groups ahead of me and just as I was headed to the doors security were opening up.
We lined up and went through security. On the Sydney Consulate website it said not to bring any form of bag as there was no storage facilities available however there
was storage. I left my mobile phone at home so didnt have anything to leave with security. In the same room was several rows of chairs and was asked to sit on the frontrow. The two other groups of people also sat down, they were also winners of the DV Lottery. After a couple minutes of waiting we were ushered into a lift and taken to
different floor of the building. Upon reaching the floor there was a booth where we once again lined up, showed our passports and group by group let into a different
room. It was nothing like what I expected, the best thing to compare it to would be a bank, there were 7 counters no visas and then more down the other end for
Citizenship Services. We each took a numbered ticket and were asked to sit down.

I was number 3 and waited around 10minutes to be called. The woman, who was Australian was very friendly and asked for all my documents. I handed over my confirmation letter, police check, court record, yr12 graduation papers and birth certificate. I was then asked to go to the cashiers counter and pay the fee which was AUD$819 and come back. She looked them over one by one and then proceeded to tell me that the Consulate had not received my medical documents, I had seen the doctor two weeks prior so this was worrying. She asked me to sit down again. I probably waited for maybe 10 minutes but it felt like an hour. By this stage two more DV winners and several groups of US Citizens had arrived. I was called back to the same counter by the same lady and they had located my medical records. It turns out thatthe doctor had not written my first name on the form so they had been filed under my middle and last names, it was such a relief. She had a piece of paper out and
proceeded to check off my documents one by one. On the original forms I filled out and sent to the Consular in Kentucky she asked me why I had checked no for a
criminal conviction when I had one. The conviction was for driving an unregistered car and that I wasnt aware at the time of filling out the paperwork it was deemed a
criminal conviction. She was satisfied with my answer and asked me to change it on the form and sign next to it. I had my finger prints taken and she then asked me to
sit down and wait to be interviewed. By this stage I was feeling quite confident about things.

As I waited one of the DV winners ahead of me was being interviewed by the second lady I would eventually be interviewed by. From over hearing their conversation it
tuns out he didnt have a police check and had to go to the police station and have it done before they could process his Visa. I was then called up by the same women.
She looked over my paperwork that the other lady had given her and told me I had to sign up for selective service. I told her the other lady I didnt have to as had alreadyturned 26 which turned out to be correct and i didnt have to sign it. She asked for more fingerprints to be taken and asked me several questions, namely about my
previous trips to the United States and if I had overstayed on the VWP at all. She also asked if I had a friend or family member in the United States and if I would stay
with them upon my arrival, I said yes and that was it Visa approved. She gave me a slip of paper which said my Visa had been Approved and a tracking number for my
Postage Bag I had pre-purchased and brought with me. I was out of the Consulate about 930 so all up it took about 90mins which wasn't bad at all.

The best advice I can give is make sure you have all your documents. If you are not sure about a document take it with you anyway just incase. I took bank and property statements just incase. I think as a rule they dont ask for these at the Sydney Consulate but you never know. Also make sure you dont rush yourself in the morning, give
yourself plenty of time and just stay relaxed. I also forgot to mention the first lady asked for a passport photograph even though this was not on the Syd Consulate
information pdf however fortunately for me I had spares on me. I hope this information helps future Interviewees and if you have anything questions please don't hesitate
to ask!

congratulation.... Thanks for the info,it's really helpful

[stonesanjay]

Dear DV 2012 Winners,

First,We thank our ever faithful GOD for the successful completion of DV 2011 FISCAL YEAR.It started well and ended well.All glory be unto GOD in his holy name,AMEN.We now decree that same GOD that was with us throughout the year DV 2011 VISA LOTTERY will continue manifest his infinite power,mercy and favour unto ALL those successful WINNERS of DV 2012 VISA LOTTERY.You shall ALL succeed IJN,AMEN.

We implore all DV 2012 Lottery winners to continue to focus on GOD cos he his the only one that has power and can do what other pple think can't be done.HE IS OMNIPOTENT,OMNISCIENCE nd OMNIPRESENCE,ancient of days,alpha nd omega,the beginning nd the End.

GOD, we will continue to glorify your holy name till eternity nd from everlasting to everlasting,AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Praise GOD for successful DV 2011 FISCAL YEAR nd praise GOD for another successful DV 2012 FISCAL YEAR that has just arrived IJN,AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


PEACE UNTO YOU ALL IN JESUS NAME,AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[justmyownme]

Would be nice to share interview experiences in the house! Wud be sharing mine later this month! On d 26th to be precised. Success is d only option.

[ololo12]

I wish you guys the best of luck with your interviews.

[Arekee]

@Ololo12, hw far?

[Arekee]

@Royaltunde hw far?

[judend]

I wish you all success.

[jummy]

How long is the validity of medical report in nigeria? can one obtain another police report if one stays 3 month after issuance of visa?

[KENNYEAST]

Dear DV 2012 Winners,

First,We thank our ever faithful GOD for the successful completion of DV 2011 FISCAL YEAR.It started well and ended well.All glory be unto GOD in his holy name,AMEN.We now decree that same GOD that was with us throughout the year DV 2011 VISA LOTTERY will continue manifest his infinite power,mercy and favour unto ALL those successful WINNERS of DV 2012 VISA LOTTERY.You shall ALL succeed IJN,AMEN.

We implore all DV 2012 Lottery winners to continue to focus on GOD cos he his the only one that has power and can do what other pple think can't be done.HE IS OMNIPOTENT,OMNISCIENCE nd OMNIPRESENCE,ancient of days,alpha nd omega,the beginning nd the End.

GOD, we will continue to glorify your holy name till eternity nd from everlasting to everlasting,AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Praise GOD for successful DV 2011 FISCAL YEAR nd praise GOD for another successful DV 2012 FISCAL YEAR that has just arrived IJN,AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


PEACE UNTO YOU ALL IN JESUS NAME,AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mr. jay how far? good to see u are everywhere helping out, know that for helping others selflessly, ur blessing is uncountable.

[KENNYEAST]

How long is the validity of medical report in nigeria? can one obtain another police report if one stays 3 month after issuance of visa?

once u get ur visa, u dont have anything to do with the police report, u can stay for as long as u want but remember that after u collect ur visa, u only have six month to enter the US. good luck.

[tonnyblue]

Would be nice to share interview experiences in the house! Wud be sharing mine later this month! On d 26th to be precised. Success is d only option.

Please, could you update us of your interview experience? 'am sure it was good.

[Nancy Ajram]

Hi all

I've been reading the various threads on this forum for a while now and have found them really useful so I thought it was about time I contributed back by telling you about our interview experience.

Firstly it was my husband who was selected for DV2012, however me and our 3 kids all had to join him in the interview which was on the 26th October in London. I should just say here that we had already had our medical examinations on the 13th October, however, it was clear that the doctors report would not be ready for our interview (my husband and I have to undergo some more tests). We emailed the embassy and explained this to them and asked if we could reschedule. There reply was very clear, they said we should come for our interview as scheduled and that although we would be refused the visas intitally there would still be time to submit the missing documents (in our case the medical reports) and then they would look at our application again. Well we had to accept this as it didn't look like we had much choice so we just waited for the 26th to come around.

Our interview was for 8 am and we managed to arrive 5 minutes late but that didn't seem to matter as their was a queue outside the embassy anyway. Before we were able to join the queue a lady called us over and asked our names, she then checked her list and ticked off all our names then she asked us to join the queue. I didn't speak to anyone in the queue but I'm pretty sure not everyone queing up was there for a dv interview, alot of them looked like professionals so perhaps they were just being interviewed for a temporary work visa. We were the only family there. When our turn came we showed the security guard our passports and the interivew letter, he was happy with that and then directed us to enter the security booth. In there they asked us to take off belts and we had to put our bags in the boxes and only then walk through the barrier, everything went fine. We saw the lady in front of us being denied entrance to the embassy just because she had keys and her moible in her bag. There are specific embassy guidelines on the state.gov.uk which did state no keys and mobiles, luckily I had read these and we had left these things in our hotel (I actually did see the lady who was denied entrance in the embassy later on so she must have been able to sort it out). But it's probably best to read the guidlines so you won't suffer any delays. Finally we were allowed entrance to the embassy and were given our number and asked to sit in the waiting room and wait for our number to come up on the screen. It was a very large room and there were alot of people already there so we knew we were in for a long wait. We could see about 20or more windows with an officer behind each and people were being called to specific windows. There were no chairs at the windows so we assumed that the actual interview would probably be brief. Finally after about 1 1/2 hours we were called to window 1, the lady behind the counter wasn't american. She went through her checklist asked for the different paperwork one at time including the photocopies of everything. I don't know about other embassies around the world but we had already had a letter direct from the London embassy confirming our interview date and informing us we must bring 1 photocopy of each document we bring. So I had make photocopies of everything however I just forgot to make one photocopy of our marriage certificate which she was very unhappy with. She told us she didn't have time to photocopy anything and actually said that we needed to go out a find a place where we could get a photcopy, which I thought was totally unreasonable. She was actually quite a rude lady, but maybe it was down to her being pressured to get things done quickly, I don't know. Then she started asking for evidence of our finances, well I told her that we didn't have that information because it wasn't listed on the website and she said I was wrong and she had read it herself on the website, she then said how are you going to support yourselves in america because you're a big family. She didn't even let us answer, she just said we needed to go to another window and make the visa payment which we were happy to do just to get away from her! We made the payment and got the receipt and then we had to return to the original lady , we handed the reciept to her and it's only then I realised that wasn't actually the interview as she told us we had to sit down again and wait to be called for out interview! Another hour or so later our number was called and we went over to the window for our interview, actually if you can call it that it only lasted about 5 minutes and there was just 1 question! Firstly the lady interviewing us happened to be american and she was so lovely, so different to the first lady we had encountered. She asked us to swear an oath that we would answer all questions truthfully which we did. She then asked us to sign all the forms that we had sent to the KCC. Next she took our fingerprints, but not the kids. Her one and only question was why did we want to go to america, she asked it so casually that my husband answered equally casually and said that it was his dream and that he had always wanted to live there. Well she seemed happy with that. She then starting explaining that she could not process our application further that day as our medical reports were missing and also we had not provided an american address, however she said as long as they received the medical reports they would write to us and ask for our passports and an american address (I do have an address now but I didn't realise how important that was...luckily we do have some distant relatives over there!) This is pretty much what we were expecting so we were fine with that. I did ask her whether we should have provided evidence of our finances and she said no that it wasn't necessary, which I was relieved to hear. So that was almost 2 weeks ago and we are still waiting for our medical reports to be finished, but all in all I feel pretty good about the whole thing and I'm confident we will get the visas. I feel the next step will be the most difficult i.e going over there and trying to find a job!

Well that was our experience I hope I haven't bored you all!! Feel free to ask me any questions

[mantutu]

Hi all

I've been reading the various threads on this forum for a while now and have found them really useful so I thought it was about time I contributed back by telling you about our interview experience.

Firstly it was my husband who was selected for DV2012, however me and our 3 kids all had to join him in the interview which was on the 26th October in London. I should just say here that we had already had our medical examinations on the 13th October, however, it was clear that the doctors report would not be ready for our interview (my husband and I have to undergo some more tests). We emailed the embassy and explained this to them and asked if we could reschedule. There reply was very clear, they said we should come for our interview as scheduled and that although we would be refused the visas intitally there would still be time to submit the missing documents (in our case the medical reports) and then they would look at our application again. Well we had to accept this as it didn't look like we had much choice so we just waited for the 26th to come around.

Our interview was for 8 am and we managed to arrive 5 minutes late but that didn't seem to matter as their was a queue outside the embassy anyway. Before we were able to join the queue a lady called us over and asked our names, she then checked her list and ticked off all our names then she asked us to join the queue. I didn't speak to anyone in the queue but I'm pretty sure not everyone queing up was there for a dv interview, alot of them looked like professionals so perhaps they were just being interviewed for a temporary work visa. We were the only family there. When our turn came we showed the security guard our passports and the interivew letter, he was happy with that and then directed us to enter the security booth. In there they asked us to take off belts and we had to put our bags in the boxes and only then walk through the barrier, everything went fine. We saw the lady in front of us being denied entrance to the embassy just because she had keys and her moible in her bag. There are specific embassy guidelines on the state.gov.uk which did state no keys and mobiles, luckily I had read these and we had left these things in our hotel (I actually did see the lady who was denied entrance in the embassy later on so she must have been able to sort it out). But it's probably best to read the guidlines so you won't suffer any delays. Finally we were allowed entrance to the embassy and were given our number and asked to sit in the waiting room and wait for our number to come up on the screen. It was a very large room and there were alot of people already there so we knew we were in for a long wait. We could see about 20or more windows with an officer behind each and people were being called to specific windows. There were no chairs at the windows so we assumed that the actual interview would probably be brief. Finally after about 1 1/2 hours we were called to window 1, the lady behind the counter wasn't american. She went through her checklist asked for the different paperwork one at time including the photocopies of everything. I don't know about other embassies around the world but we had already had a letter direct from the London embassy confirming our interview date and informing us we must bring 1 photocopy of each document we bring. So I had make photocopies of everything however I just forgot to make one photocopy of our marriage certificate which she was very unhappy with. She told us she didn't have time to photocopy anything and actually said that we needed to go out a find a place where we could get a photcopy, which I thought was totally unreasonable. She was actually quite a rude lady, but maybe it was down to her being pressured to get things done quickly, I don't know. Then she started asking for evidence of our finances, well I told her that we didn't have that information because it wasn't listed on the website and she said I was wrong and she had read it herself on the website, she then said how are you going to support yourselves in america because you're a big family. She didn't even let us answer, she just said we needed to go to another window and make the visa payment which we were happy to do just to get away from her! We made the payment and got the receipt and then we had to return to the original lady , we handed the reciept to her and it's only then I realised that wasn't actually the interview as she told us we had to sit down again and wait to be called for out interview! Another hour or so later our number was called and we went over to the window for our interview, actually if you can call it that it only lasted about 5 minutes and there was just 1 question! Firstly the lady interviewing us happened to be american and she was so lovely, so different to the first lady we had encountered. She asked us to swear an oath that we would answer all questions truthfully which we did. She then asked us to sign all the forms that we had sent to the KCC. Next she took our fingerprints, but not the kids. Her one and only question was why did we want to go to america, she asked it so casually that my husband answered equally casually and said that it was his dream and that he had always wanted to live there. Well she seemed happy with that. She then starting explaining that she could not process our application further that day as our medical reports were missing and also we had not provided an american address, however she said as long as they received the medical reports they would write to us and ask for our passports and an american address (I do have an address now but I didn't realise how important that was...luckily we do have some distant relatives over there!) This is pretty much what we were expecting so we were fine with that. I did ask her whether we should have provided evidence of our finances and she said no that it wasn't necessary, which I was relieved to hear. So that was almost 2 weeks ago and we are still waiting for our medical reports to be finished, but all in all I feel pretty good about the whole thing and I'm confident we will get the visas. I feel the next step will be the most difficult i.e going over there and trying to find a job!

Well that was our experience I hope I haven't bored you all!! Feel free to ask me any questions

Congratulations for a successful interview and a well detailed narration. I have no doubt your visa will be granted immediately your medicals are ready. Keep the faith.

[slash_dot]

Hi all

Well that was our experience I hope I haven't bored you all!! Feel free to ask me any questions

Thank you Nancy Ajram and congratulations! Very detailed explanation of your interview in London. Were you asked about an I-134 or affidavit of support?

It seems so random. Some people are told to return with bank statements, some people get asked to return with Affidavits of Support, some people are told they require additional evidence, some people get grilled really hard at the interview, and others experience none of those things.

It just seems it really depends on who you get and how they feel that particular morning.

[Architect_100]

Hi all
The Email address which is sending the Notification to check updates on your status
I think it's useful to add to your contacts to avoid receiving it in Junk mail
the Email is noreply@state.gov
Good luck to all
Architect_100

[Nancy Ajram]

Thank you Nancy Ajram and congratulations! Very detailed explanation of your interview in London. Were you asked about an I-134 or affidavit of support?

It seems so random. Some people are told to return with bank statements, some people get asked to return with Affidavits of Support, some people are told they require additional evidence, some people get grilled really hard at the interview, and others experience none of those things.

It just seems it really depends on who you get and how they feel that particular morning.

Hi

no we weren't asked for an affidavit of support or an I-134 (I actually don't know what that is). All we did was look at the list of documents listed on the website and made sure we provided everything that was on that list.

We were suprised oursevles at how easy the interview was, we really thought we were going to get a grillling too.

For those of you who have interviews coming up good luck to you all.

[slash_dot]

Hi

no we weren't asked for an affidavit of support or an I-134 (I actually don't know what that is). All we did was look at the list of documents listed on the website and made sure we provided everything that was on that list.

We were suprised oursevles at how easy the interview was, we really thought we were going to get a grillling too.

For those of you who have interviews coming up good luck to you all.

Hi, and thank you for your reply.

I asked about the affidavit of support / I-134 because it is actually on the London Consulate website list: under the "Photograph" title and above "Translations." It says:

"Evidence of Support (Affidavit of Support): All applicants are required to establish that s/he will not become a public charge in the United States. Please note that this evidence must be less than one (1) year old when presented at the visa interview. Please follow this link for more information."

Anyway, once again congratulations on your successful visa interview and dodging that bullet so to speak!

[Schoolboy]

Just want to wish those going 4 thier interview this month,GOODLUCK 2 u all.