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2015 DV Winners from Zimbabwe

ngoni615 said:
oh okay got it. WHat are the chances of winning the lottery though? eish i hope ndohwinawo amana. bcoz ummm Zim is tough.
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I am not Zimbabwean, so don't understand the languages. Search "dv visa chances by country" and you can see the odds. Zimbabwe has 1.37% odds
 
nervouswreck said:
I am not Zimbabwean, so don't understand the languages. Search "dv visa chances by country" and you can see the odds. Zimbabwe has 1.37% odds
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1.37% is not so great isn't it? but just hopeful. i see most countries are hovering around the 0.8 - 1.5% chance.
 
Hi guys. Quick question: So I'm a DV2024 winner and I'd like to know how much in savings in my bank Statements are sufficient? And if perhaps proof of assets is good enough proof of financials. Thanks
 
Junior24 said:
Hi guys. Quick question: So I'm a DV2024 winner and I'd like to know how much in savings in my bank Statements are sufficient? And if perhaps proof of assets is good enough proof of financials. Thanks
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I was never asked for these things but it all depends on how well the officer thinks your odds of not being a public charge are and how many people are with you. In African embassies, I think many care more about some "host" as opposed to your own savings. Search "Brit Simon avoid public charge denial" and you will get some info about this
 
Junior24 said:
Hi guys. Quick question: So I'm a DV2024 winner and I'd like to know how much in savings in my bank Statements are sufficient? And if perhaps proof of assets is good enough proof of financials. Thanks
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Its safer to look for a sponsor. Go through this video, the argument there is that your resources may not be enough. But that depends on the CO you meet on that day. I know 2 people, who were not asked to produce an i134, although they already had them ready.
 
nervouswreck said:
I was never asked for these things but it all depends on how well the officer thinks your odds of not being a public charge are and how many people are with you. In African embassies, I think many care more about some "host" as opposed to your own savings. Search "Brit Simon avoid public charge denial" and you will get some info about this
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Thanks. I will look into that.
 
Hello Zimbos, just my own analysis and food for thought, in DV2023 there was a total of over 200 Zimbabwean selectees but only 42 cases received 2nls. What happened to the other 160+ cases. Can we say they never submitted their ds260s? Yet the highest case to be interviewed at Harare embassy according to the xarthisius data was around 61K and all african cases were current highest being 63K. Another assumption could be that the 160+ were all in diaspora as data only shows 2nls send at a specific embassy not by nationality. Then for DV2024, there were over 200 selectees again and so far only 13 cases have received 2nls, but look at South Africa, their dv scheduling is good, for dv2024 there were 199 selectees and so far 81 2nls have been sent. Even Zambia had 85 selectees for dv2024 and 41 2nls have been sent so far. My Question is, why is our embassy slow on scheduling or rather reluctant. Isn't it better to use the Joburg embassy when filling ds260 to minimise the risk?
 
Looks like not everyone goes through the process. The embassy is pretty efficient In booking interviews as they are not as busy as say SA. The processing time depends on your number becoming current. Then of course, many people applying are in the US, and many who are not, do not have relatives or friends in the US who can accommodate them. Some do not have the resources to see the process through. It is pretty costly for the average Zimbo.
 
albanmus said:
Looks like not everyone goes through the process. The embassy is pretty efficient In booking interviews as they are not as busy as say SA. The processing time depends on your number becoming current. Then of course, many people applying are in the US, and many who are not, do not have relatives or friends in the US who can accommodate them. Some do not have the resources to see the process through. It is pretty costly for the average Zimbo.
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This makes sense. Im just surprised that dv2024 there are over 200 selectees for Zimbabweans but as of June only 25 2nls have been sent by Harare embassy. If i look at Mzansi there were 199 selectees but they are over 120 2nls sent as of June. I then agree with you that this process is very expensive for an average zimbo family of 2 or more, with medicals per person the cheapest in mt pleasant being 700 usd basic. I then conclude that probably 3/4 of zimbos who apply for dv are outside zimbabwe as statistics only shows 2nls sent for each embassy not nationality. Thanks for giving our harare embassy praise for their efficiency.
 
Nenyasha said:
Thank you all for this forum and your experiences my interview was scheduled on the 29 of March @ Harare Zimbabwe consular and my visa was approved. I submitted all the required documents on the 20th. On the actual interview day my appointment was 8AM. I arrived as early as 7.20AM and there was a long que already. I went security check outside by 7.45 and further security check inside. Submitted my passport on the first window. Called on the second window to pay $330. Final interview on the third window and it was like a breeze the interview was less than 3minutes. The CO first congratulated me and I did the swearing. Did finger prints. Then he asked me the following question, 1)which state are you going to? 2)Why that state? 3) What work do you usually work as? Then he congratulated me and wished me well in USA. Thank team for information those who want help don't hesitate to ask me. NB. Note that they never asked for my bank statement. They requested Affidavit of Support and tax returns of someone close in USA. Will be leaving in June. Will be asking more on getting employment in USA and settling in I studied Purchasing and Supply Chain Mgt
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Hi am a winner this year... Can i contact you privately
 
angelg21 said:
Dear All.

Just to give you an update on our interview 6 March. Location - Johannesburg, South Africa. It was my husband, 18 year old step daughter, 7 year old son and me. I am the principal applicant.

We arrived at the consulate at 12 noon but we were told to only come back at 12:45pm. We went to the Sandton City Mall and then came back at 12:40 and waited in the queue. Went through the security check.

When we went inside, we were given a number (11) and told to wait outside as there was no space to sit inside . Our number was called after 30 minutes and we were told to go to window 6. At the window a lady did our fingerprints on biometric machine. She had a file with our medical results and requested us to give her all the required documents a copy and original - Passports, 2 visa photos, DS260 confirmation page, unabridged birth certificates, marriage certificate, educational qualifications, police clearance certificates, financial statements ,I also gave them affidavit of support from my sponsor but she said its not a requirement but she took it anyway. She then requested us to pay the visa fees.

After payment we were told to sit and wait to be called again. We were called after 5 minutes and went to another window where the Consular Officer interviewed us. She asked us the address of where we were going to stay in America. We did biometrics again. She asked me what type of job i do and if we have ever travelled to america. She also asked who we was going to live with and our relationship. My husband and I got married after i was selected as i wanted to include him in the visa processing. we had come prepared with our court wedding photos. She didn't request them but only asked us why we got married after the selection. After that she made my step daughter sign a form stating that she is not allowed to get married until we travel to the US.

The consular officer then smiled, returned all our original documents and said all is in order and we can expect an sms or email from the delivery courier to come and collect our passports in 10 working days. We were so happy that all went well and we give all the glory to God. Now we are just waiting for the passports and then plan the way forward regarding moving to the US.

Thank you all for this website as it has been very helpful. I checked on ceac website today and i see our case number changed from ready to administrative process so i will just wait until after the 10 working days.
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Hi am selected and have an interview recently..... Can i contact you privately for info
 
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