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Britsimon said:
There is a chance you get questioned about it, but it might not even come up. If you are asked you can reply that it was a mistake that you now realise would have disqualified that entry, but as you did not win, it is a non issue.
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Thank you so much dears !
 
MB1xxx said:
Congratulations. Appreciate your nice details. The procedure is exactly the same as that of ours. If you remember, my impression about the purpose of the interview was also the same. Good luck for preparation. (We are now selling our house hold furniture -not the house. If you get fair place to do this please let us know)
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dear @MB1xxx I think visit this link it might help, create ur own account and post some of ur house holds. http://www.betoch.net/
 
As I said I consulted the guy at internet cafe and asked him about authentication at Ministry of foriegn affairs. He has the exact lists of items to be submitted in the exact order which they have given us inside the embassy.
In the list the only autheticated document it asks at the ministry of foreign affairs is the educational docs like ESLCE or 10+2 etc of the winner (main applicant). Can you please verify about this?
I am beneficiary and I did not submit any educational doc of myself.
The other thing about registering for DHL before the interview is also not necessary. We have registered after the interview.
...One lady brought 3 by 4 photo and asked her to bring 5 by 5 photo during the interview which she went out and took a new photo.
...For those who have kids there is a small playing ground inside the waiting room.
...One guy was sent back because his birth certificate is expired...I think it is only 2 years it is valid.
...One couple were sent refused to get visa because they were ugly...I am kidding.
 
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SusieQQQ said:
Just FYI I know you mean it as a joke but it is not seen as funny, in fact the fact that you even think it is a joke subject indicates a different attitude than what you will soon find is the norm.

The reason these papers are handed out in Kenya and certain other countries - they are not handed out in all countries even in Africa - is that sometimes in these countries beating women and children is considered acceptable. In the US as in other western countries and yes even some African ones it is a crime.

It is not at all that the US is "not for fathers" but that the principles of equality, respect and so on extend to everyone. And "burning" the paper won't help as it is very obvious to people once they are in the US that there is both legal and social help available for domestic abuse situations.
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Aiiii, Susie! In Kenya, physical assault, least of all against a spouse, is not acceptable and is not in any culture that i know of. I am not saying that it does not happen but it is not prevalent. Our constitution safeguards gender equality. I did not know that the us embassy in Kenya hands over such written information. What men frown upon here is scant dressing in public, etc.
 
GodisGreat said:
As I said I consulted the guy at internet cafe and asked him about authentication at Ministry of foriegn affairs. He has the exact lists of items to be submitted in the exact order which they have given us inside the embassy.
In the list the only autheticated document it asks at the ministry of foreign affairs is the educational docs like ESLCE or 10+2 etc of the winner (main applicant). Can you please verify about this?
I am beneficiary and I did not submit any educational doc of myself.
The other thing about registering for DHL before the interview is also not necessary. We have registered after the interview.
...One lady brought 3 by 4 photo and asked her to bring 5 by 5 photo during the interview which she went out and took a new photo.
...For those who have kids there is a small playing ground inside the waiting room.
...One guy was sent back because his birth certificate is expired...I think it is only 2 years it is valid.
...One couple were sent refused to get visa because they were ugly...I am kidding.
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conitinue with the joke about the couple, anything they said about the refusal...?
 
usken go said:
Aiiii, Susie! In Kenya, physical assault, least of all against a spouse, is not acceptable and is not in any culture that i know of. I am not saying that it does not happen but it is not prevalent. Our constitution safeguards gender equality. I did not know that the us embassy in Kenya hands over such written information. What men frown upon here is scant dressing in public, etc.
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A couple of previous posters from both Kenya and Ethiopia, as part of their updates to posters after they have immigrated, have warned their compatriots that while hitting your wife is acceptable at home it is not in the US. Maybe like where I come from, things are different in rural and urban areas, I don't know, but it has clearly been an adjustment for certain immigrants. As for what you consider scant dressing in public, well that is something else you will need to get used to. Men don't get to dictate to women how they should dress, either.
 
GodisGreat said:
Congra for everything. I have questions regarding the driver licence...just to know if it is easier here in Ethiopia or in US? tell us the time it takes and the money I should pay. I think it is like Kebele ID for them.
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GodisGreat, let me share you what I learned about the US Driving License from a friend who lives there. In the US, ones you pass the written exam (8 out of 10), you will be given a practice permit paper. With that paper you can drive accompanied with licensed driving teacher. Ones you make sure you can drive with out a teacher, you can take appointment online for practical driving exam. Driving license/permit from Addis (I even got an international paper from AA Transport Office and authenticated it at MoFA) is not that important for permanent resident. My advise is therefore to get some driving experience/training (theory and practice) here in Addis before you leave to accelerate your US licensing process with lower cost.
 
After the Interview
At the end of your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate, the consular officer will inform you whether your visa application is approved or denied.
Visa approval - When approved, you will be informed how and when your passport and visa will be returned to you.
Visa denial - If denied, you will be informed why you are ineligible to receive a visa. There is additional information about visa denials at the bottom of this page, and detailed information is available on the Denials webpage.

Note: Some visa applications are denied because they require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant’s interview by a consular officer. Applicants are advised of this requirement when they apply. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days of the visa interview. When administrative processing is required, the timing will vary based on individual circumstances of each case.
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Passport with Visa - Your diversity visa will be placed on a page in your passport. Please review the printed information right away to make sure there are no errors. If there are any spelling errors, contact the embassy or consulate promptly.
Sealed Immigrant Packet - You will also receive a sealed packet containing documents that you must present to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at a port-of-entry (often an airport) upon your arrival in the United States. You must not open the sealed packet.
When You Should Travel - You must arrive and apply for admission in the United States no later than the visa expiration date printed on your visa. A diversity visa is usually valid for up to six months from the date of issuance unless your medical examination expires sooner, which may make your visa valid for less than six months.
 
USCIS Immigrant Fee - You must pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) after you receive your immigrant visa and before you travel to the United States. Only children who enter the United States under the Orphan or Hague adoption programs, Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants, returning residents (SB-1s), and those issued K visas are exempt from this fee. Select USCIS Immigrant Fee on the USCIS website for more information. Important Notice: USCIS will not issue a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551 or Green Card) until you have paid the fee.
Vaccination Records - Children are required to have certain vaccinations before they can enroll in school in the United States. Therefore, it is recommended that your child have complete vaccination records before immigrating. Learn about vaccination requirements by state on the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website under State Vaccination Requirements.
X-rays - You must hand-carry your X-rays with you, not pack them in your luggage.
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When traveling to the United States, the primary (or principal) applicant must enter before or at the same time as family members with visas. With your diversity visa (before it expires), and your sealed packet, you will travel to a U.S. port-of-entry (often an airport) and request permission to enter the United States. A visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to grant or deny admission. Learn about admission and entry requirements on the CBP website under Travel.
If you are admitted, you will enter as a Lawful Permanent Resident, also called a green card holder, and will be permitted to work and live permanently in the United States.
 
When You are a Permanent Resident - Coming to the United States to live permanently, you will want to learn more about your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident. See Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants to review information on the USCIS website about living in the United States.
Social Security Number - To learn about the U.S. Social Security Administration benefits available to Legal Permanent Residents, and how to apply for a social security number card, visit the Social Security Administration website.
 
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  • In some situations the consular officer does not have sufficient information needed to process your application to conclusion, or you may be missing some supporting documentation. The consular officer will inform you if information or documents are missing and how to provide it.
  • As noted above, some applications may require additional administrative processing after the interview before the application can be processed to conclusion. The consular officer will inform you if additional administrative processing is necessary.
  • Based on U.S. law, not everyone who applies is qualified or eligible for a visa to come to the United States. Under U.S. law, many factors could make an applicant ineligible to receive a visa. See Ineligibilities for U.S. Visas. In some instances, the law might allow you to apply for a waiver for the ineligibility. If you are able to apply for such a waiver, the consular officer will advise you on the steps to take.
 
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