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Dv 2007 winners From Nigeria

Ubus said:
Folks,
Here is a piece from a sister web-site, a nigerian experience:

I have benefited tremendously from this site and cannot but pay my dues. Here is a brief of my experience. It hope it helps where it matters.


Chronicle Of Events during Processing Of Diversity Visa Lottery Date Event 3-may-05 KCC issued letter of notification and probably released it for mailing.

17-may-05 Received letter in Nigeria. Letter was delivered to my mail box
18-may-05 Picked up letter from mail box.
26-may-05 Confirmed a possible residential address and support relative in the U.S.A.
1-jun-05 Ds 230 & 122 forms were filled and cross checked.
2-jun-05 Completed forms were mailed to KCC via courier.
16-jun-05 Processed confirmation of result from WAEC. Paid a total of N350 for confirmation of result.
7-jul-05 Wrote embassy in Lagos and confirmed that all affidavits to be used must be notarized at the embassy.
12-aug-05 Checked at SCID Alagbon, Ikoyi and confirmed requirements for a Police certificate; print out of second letter, introductory letter, passport information.
2-oct-05 Discussed with sponsor on need for affidavit of support. Sponsor gives assurance that document would be notarized and sent upon confirmation that second letter has been received from KCC.
4-oct-05 Received second letter from KCC
5-oct-05 Telephoned hospital to establish cost requirement for medical examinations. Approximately $110. Wrote sponsor to confirm receipt of 2nd letter and informed him that processing for affidavit of support may begin.
6-oct-05 Commenced medical examinations. Blood sample and x-ray photograph were taken.
8-oct-05 Wrote sponsor on details of my application and other information that can Used in filling form 134
11-oct-05 Sponsor replies and guarantee to act as soon as possible
12-oct-05 Moved items from Calabar to Lagos.
24-oct Took digital Passport pictures for police report. Went to police criminal investigation department to process my police clearance. The processing took about five hours but was completed on same day.

Total cost of processing was N2, 100. Completed medical examination at kamorass specialist Hospital. The medical report was handed over to me in sealed format. However, I was informed of my HIV and Hepatitis status - negative as expected. One worry was that I hadn’t the slightest idea of the content in what was handed to me and the worry might well linger till Nov. 15; the date scheduled for my interview. Was given three shots of separate immunization and another round scheduled for Nov. 24.
29-oct Received affidavit of support documents from sponsor
9-nov Changed some local currency to dollars $840
10-nov Made copies of all documents. Arranged all originals and copies into separate folders.

14-Nov Spent time praying for God’s guidance during interview scheduled for next day. Bought some clothing and neatly ironed them preparatory for next day. A friend offered to accompany me to the embassy which I accepted; at least it was some form of emotional support.
5-Nov Woke up early enough, dressed up and perused documents I’d to be sure I wasn’t leaving anything behind. I got to the embassy at 6.55 a.m. and felt good about my arrival time because somehow I’d nursed fears on traffic conditions on the Island.

At embassy, I was ushered to the security check – in point, dropped my mobile phone and moved on only to be turned back because I had my passport on a blue background. I was ruffled because I was neither informed to come along with a passport nor told I had any outstanding document to present. Rather my being with passports was to forestall a just-in-case scenario. Maybe I goofed by having the ones on a blue background.
Quickly, I rushed to get the required format of photograph. Somehow, I didn’t have enough local currency so was constrained to change some dollars. Changed $1 for N130 and took 6 passports@N1000 for anyone in Nigeria this was sheer exploitation because the normal rates are $1 for N144 and took 6 passports@N200. Truly, it’s better to be well prepared than wait till last minute because everything will be done at a price (ignorance fee). In all, I maintained my calm knowing that what lies ahead was much more important than the exploitations.

Returned to security point, didn’t have any other squabbles, and opened all my sealed envelopes including the medical reports. I proceeded to waiting area and found a sea of heads all waiting to be interviewed about 250 in all. I was tagged DV60 which inferred that not everyone present was for the diversity interview as was my case. Maybe about 62 in all.

Paid $370 and sat waiting for next instruction. After about an hour I was called to cubicle 4 to turn in my documents. I had no issue with it as I had all my documents prepared. Interestingly one document was never requested i.e. the affidavit of support. I wondered why and asked the clerk if it wasn’t an omission. He explained it wasn’t required. After about 6hrs of further waiting I was called for my interview.

The consular officer was a young and amiable lady. She read to me the basis for qualifications (rhetoric’s) and asked me about my qualification. I told her I’ve been a practising engineer for about 5 years. She gave me some questions for solve in geometry, algebra and basic mathematics all of which I solved with calm and ease. I think she was more fascinated at my presentation of solutions than the actual answers which were obviously correct. She wore a pleasant smile as she acknowledged my solution to the questions. I knew she was pleased with me.

She gave me a formatted letter scheduling me to come in a month’s time and pick up my VISA. Guess what her last words were, .
. . . . . .

Congratulations Mr. “Dmem”
I was delighted as I walked out of the embassy but tried to manage my emotions. At last, I can consider myself a citizen of the United States of America, but for now I’ll do a lot of waiting b4 the pick up of visa.

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS KCC: KENTUCKY CONSULAR CENTER SCID: STATE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT WAEC: WEST AFRICAN EXAMINATION COUNCIL USA: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Thanks for this information Ubus, I am sure all of us will benefit from it
 
Thank you Ubus, this is very informative and beneficial.
More if it (testimonies) by anyone who come across such.

doubledroy
 
I could not believe my eyes when i first saw this, i have seen so many Threads in the past, this one is the bomb, infact we naija people we are more than enough, we are too much, i read through all the postings, i tell you 70% of my questions have been answered. Thank you so much guys linuxgeek, Ubus, jrcies, doubledroy and the host of others, i can not but be a part of this great forum, this is where its happening, since i rec'd my NL in May, i have been having series of questions running thru my mind, i have a University Degree, l have been working for almost 3yrs now, 2yrs in Telecom, my case No is 14xxx, am praying to God Almighty to see us all thru, after the whole processing we shall all have course to reunite. when we get to our target, i pray in the name of God that we will not miss it, reading thru l noticed that some of us are worried about the cut-off number thing, i don't care whatever the case number might be, all i know is you shall be interviewed in the name of Jesus, mark my words, what has not happen in the history of DV Lottery CP (Positively) will happen during our own time we shall all be interviewed, we shall all get the visa, just be focused and do the right thing, when l say we shall all have it i mean all of us that are doing it geniuely with one mind. In God we trust. Shallom! :D
 
Positive Thinking

Adebayo, i really appreciate your prayers and positive attitude to the whole thing.We shall all be successfull in our interviews lets just maintain a positive attitude and put into action all we have learnt on this forum in preparation for our respective interviews.
God will see us through(Amen)
 
shelnkid said:
Adebayo, i really appreciate your prayers and positive attitude to the whole thing.We shall all be successfull in our interviews lets just maintain a positive attitude and put into action all we have learnt on this forum in preparation for our respective interviews.
God will see us through(Amen)

Thank you all for your genuine contributions. I shall like to give the idea that we should try as much as we could to get in-touch with those who has done this present DV2007 interview already. Lets try and know the kind of questions they were asked juSt as Ubus did and it will go a long way helping all of us. For instance, we may be asked by the consular officer "why we want to migrate to the United States". Questions like this might be simple but tentiuos at that particular time of the interview.

Lets also pray for those who are currently undergoing the interview for God's favour. Please your contribution is highly appreciated.
 
Another Naija Experience

How are you today?

Find below another Naija guy DV interview experience:


LORDisGood
At last(yesterday)had an interview with d consulate in lagos.

Arrived Embassy gate by 640am for my 7am appt. Entered d premises by 710am after security checks at the gate.

Dem no waste time collect $375 from me!
Cashier na 1 unfriendly Nigerian gal. Very very unfriendly!

I got called by 750am to submit my credentials and then sat/waited 5hrs (8am till 1pm) for the interview proper.

It was a long/agonising wait.
Hunger/thirst&cold from dem central A/C just dey hammer me.

A smart/hard & cool but funny white guy interviewed me.

Interview lasted 15mins more or less.

Raised my right hand for oath-swearing.
Then had inkless prints of my Right & left Index fingers taken.
This guy really really grilled me with questions. Some were tricky sha.

Chei wetin im no ask me?

I had to defend my WAEC grades especially in my favourite subject.

Then had to recount/list some of the Year 1-4 courses i studied back in Uni.

Then state my Final Year (Uni) Project topic and briefly talk about it.

And as if those weren't enuff, he asked for my Uni Reg Nr!
Thank God say i remember am as per na wetin i bin use dey write uni exams for 5years+ (adding ASUU strikes)

Asked for my work ID card sef!! Thank God i also had it in my pocket.

In the end sha, i got this Welcome letter and a detachable Slip (Visa Pick-up slip) at the bottom stating i shul come back exactly 31 days later for visa collection and to pay a balance of $380 b4 this collection date.

The consular officer still warned that I should not make any life-changes i.e quit my job, sell my property, buy airticket etc till after i have collected this visa.

My question now na why/wetin dem dey carry the xtra 1 month period dey do again?

Is it possible to still be refused even after paying them the balance of $380??
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alinco
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WLD
 
Thank you sameffiong, hello everyone i think we should all take to sam's idea, we should try and encourage ourselves by sharing the interview experiences with all. God bless us all, Amen
 
For Married Couples

Let us also learn from the experiences of the married couples outside Nigeria setting.

We might be able to learn one or two things:

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My wife is the principal applicant and we are srilankans living in the UK.

We had a successful CP on the wednesday and we got back our passports today.


We recieve 2nd NL about 3 weeks before the visa interview.Then we got an appointment for medical test with Nuffield healthe care screening on the 1st of this month.The medical test was ok and took about 3 hours.

We did not have the vaccicenation records but it was not a problem and we had to take two jabs for Tetenus and MMR.It cost us around 500 £ (350 £ for test + 160 £ for 2 jabs).

Our interview was on the 7th and the medical test results were sent to the US embassy directly. We got the Xrays by courier mail in two days , but these were not required for the visa interview.

We prepared all the documents in the order described in the 2NL.Also we had a set of photo copies for each original. We also had our bank statements for 12 months(both savings and currnet accounts), employement contracts to show we are working, service certificates from privious employees.

In addition we had our pay slips and an email sent by the embassy saying that we dont want police certificates from srilanka(these were not required).

Abouth the financial situation, we had about 8000 $ in savings and a property back in srilanka which was valued around 20K $.Also we had a simple letter from an uncle living in the us saying that he will support us in our initial period.

But no affidavit of support.
We had the deeds and valuation reports.

We went in to embassy well in advance and had to wait long time.The whole process took about 4 hours.It was a busy day with both immigrant and non-immigrant applicants in the queue. first we were called to an interview booth and our documents (both original and copies) were collected.

Then we were told to pay the visa fee and fill a form for passport return by a courier service.Then we wait about 2 hours and called in to another interview booth. The officer there was realy friendly and he had all our documents.The originals were returned to us after the inspection.

Then he asked my wife to correct a mistake made by us in the DS230 form. We had checked that my wife has no high school diplaoma or degree and the officer was kind enough to show us that by comparing my wife's education certificates.

Then he joked about my blood pressure which was little high on the medical test report(no wonder after all these months waiting). Then we took the oath and gave the finger prints.After that he explained about the visa and social security number.Then he said "welcome to the America", which was great to hear.

After that he asked us whether we have any question , which we say no and told us to pay for the courier service (10.50 £ for 2 passports).

Today after 2 days i got the passports back with visa and two sealed packets which we have to produce with xrays when entering the US.
so thats about it, i am really greatful to this forum for all the valuable information.

My advise is to prepare all the documents (translations and photo copies) in order so that the visa officers dont get confused. And if anyone have questions please feel free to post in this forum, i will try to answer them best to my knowledge.

Also i am planning to write a detailed descripton about settling down in US (which i could not find anywhere) when i get there.
So good luck to everyone.
kumar


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I am a South African winner of DV2005.
First package recieved 27 April 2004 with case number AF000102xx.
Email sent to KCC August 2004
Reply - contact us in a few weeks
Email sent to KCC 7 October 2004
Reply 14 October 2004 Interview set for 8 November 2004 in Johannesburg
Second Package arrived 14 October 2004
Contains:
2nd Notification letter
Fee Notice $435 per person
Interview and medical info
List of qualifying doctors (2 in JHB, 1 in Pretoria, 2 in Cape Town, 1 in Durban)

The following ORIGINALS need to be presented in this order at the interview:
Appointment Letter
Passport
Birth Certificate
Death Certificate (If Applicable)
Divorce Decree (If Applicable)
Marriage Certificate (If Applicable)
Police Certificate (If Applicable)
Military Certificate (If Applicable)
High School Diploma/Work experience
Evidence of Financial Support
Photo

Medical:
Chest X-Rays
HIV test
VDRL Test
Physical Exam

On the 8 November 2004 we had our consular interview which consisted of the following:

Handing in all our documentation and being told that we had the wrong version of our birth and marriage certificates. (South Africa has 3 types of each, we had ordered all but the one type had not come yet. Can take up to 6 months)
I was also asked how many weeks pregnant my wife was, 20 weeks.

We were then told to pay the required fee in Rands or Dollars, we paid in dollars. The consulate exchange rate was not good.

About an hour later we were called to the interview. I was asked what job I was in and let them know that I am in IT and my wife is a nurse. For the public charge requirements I had submitted a property evaluation from a real estate agent for the house we own and a current morgage balance from our bank, nett asset value $50,000. I also had the surrender values of 3 endowment poilcies, about $4,000.

We each then had to swear that everything submitted was the truth and sign the form, I signed on behalf of my 2 year old daughter. Our index finger print was also scanned.

The consul told us that the visa's were approved but that we would need to obtain the correct birth & marriage certificates before they would be issued. We were given a rejection letter stating the above.

Now followed 4 frantic weeks trying to get the certificates out of the South African Department of Home Affairs. After spending 10-15hours in various queues over the 4 weeks I eventually got them all. After phoning the consulate on the 6 December we scheduled an appointment on the 14 December.

After phoning to confirm the appointment on the 14 was told that it would have to be posponed until our numbers came up again. Briefly because it was a new month we had lost our numbers and had to wait for new ones to be allocated as other applications were canceled or rejected. Eventually the consulate phoned lunch time 21 December informing me to hand in the certificates 22 December at 8:30am and then should be able to collect our visas.

So at 2am we set off to Johannesburg 500km's from where we live. At 8:30 I handed in the certificates and was informed that the visa's would be ready at 2:30pm. So I took my wife and daughter to the Johannesburg zoo to kill 4.5 hours. They came along just incase but ended up not even having to enter the consular building.

At 2:25pm I went along to the immigrant visa window and after about 15min was issued with the 3 passports containing the immigrant visa valid for 6 months and 3 letter size sealed envelopes to be handed in at port of entry.

Home at last @ 8pm after covering 1000km's in one day. And the reward: 3 immigrant visas!

Landed in Seattle 30 January 2005 and recieved Green Cards about 2 weeks later.

Hope this helps.

Scott
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WLD
 
More and More to read

Please take your time.

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SUCCESSFUL CP IN GHANA - DV 2005

I hope this helps all Ghanaians who are going through the dv process. I stressed here Ghanaians only because i think the consulate in Ghana does things a little different from all the other consulates.

May 10 2004- Received Notification letter

Nov 22 2004- filled forms and mailed back to kcc only because my case # was around 28000

April 27 2005- Received second packet containing appointment date of June 20th prior to that i had called kcc and was told i had been scheduled for April but for some reason i got rescheduled to June, i didn't have any medical forms in the packet so i called the consulate in Ghana only to be told that in Ghana you through the interview process before you are told to do your medicals.

June 20 2005- Appointment was at 7:30am woke up around 5 got there around 7:00am there was quite a long queue waited around till about 7:30am when we were allowed to enter the consulate, everyone with a cell phone was asked to turn it off and give it to security who in turn would give you a tag for collection after your appointment.

Were told to put all bags through the x-ray and then when you clear you are allowed to go and sit in a waiting area. And we definitely did a lot of sitting till about 10:30 when we were called to go inside, at this I was extremely nervous it got to the point where i though I was going to be sick, then at 12:30 a lady came to the dv window and called out my name , and told me to come back at 2:30 pissed or not i had no choice.
Came back at 2:30 was called around 3:30pm by the same lady she reviewed my documents which were:

BANK STATEMENTS SCHOOL CERTIFICATES LETTER FROM MY JOB LETTERS FROM MY CHILDREN'S SCHOOL BIRTH CERTIFICATE POLICE CERTIFICATE CAR DOCUMENTATION LETTER OF EMPLOYMENT SERVING AS MY AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT.

After reviewing my documents she gave me back my car title and told me she was going to allow me to pay for just my husband and I until we have been interviewed, that is until we are successful she won't let me pay for the kids, so she gave me pink sheet to go and pay to the cashier an amount of $1510 in Ghanain cedis @ 9500/per $ and after have a seat. After about an hour I was called to window 4 and in all honesty i was a nervous wreck, the consular was a very very nice lady, i greeted her, she told me to swear that everything i had written in the form was true to the best of my knowledge, i did and then the interview began, she asked me about my:

PROFESSION, MARRIAGE ,CHILDREN AND FINALLY WHETHER I HAD BEEN TO THE U.S BEFORE?

she asked my husband the same questions and asked me to come again the next day to pay for the kid's, i thanked her and left, at this point i wasn't sure if that was the interview or not so i thought i would be interviewed again.

June 21 2005- Returned to the embassy went through the whole security process, got called to the counter at about 12:30pm the consular had my daughter swear and we were given the medical forms and she told us to start our medicals immediately since it took quite a while for them to get the results. She rescheduled us to come back August 4th with my marriage certificate and my H.S Diploma( G.C.E O'LEVEL) certificate, i didn't know why because i had given them my college diploma.

June 23 2005- went to akai medicals which is quite close to the embassy, and after akai did theirs we were told to go to medlab which is at roman ridge close to the Indian high commission to take our x-rays and Aids test, test took us approximately 2 days.

Aug 4 2005- Went to the consulate was called to the window at about 2:30pm i presented my marriage certificate and my advanced level certificate i was told to have a seat at this point they were telling those who did not have their test at akai to come back at rescheduled date because they hadn't received their medical results.

Was called to the window after an hour, the lady told me the consular wanted my ordinary level results, at this point i was confused because i had no idea what was going on , because i had presented my college diploma, my advanced level cert, so what did they need my ordinary level cert for? and to make matters worse i didn't know where it was or better still it was missing, so the lady told me to go to WAEC and request that it will be sent electronically to them.

Aug 23 2005- Went to the consulate, lady said she had received every thing but consular was on vacation so i got rescheduled to sept 8.

Sept 8 2005- Went to the consulate, was told consular was still reviewing my documents rescheduled for the next day.

Sept 9 2005- My passport was collected and in turn they issued me with a pink slip to come collect my visa on the 16th, i was excited but wanted to see the actual visa in my passport to make it complete.

Sept 16 2005- very very happy

hope this helps ignore typographical errors

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hello all


4 months ago I went through the CP in Tunisia

Last years I found this message board very useful and supportive, rich of fantastic people willing to help and encourage each other.

Since I have not posted many message during this time I feel a little bit guilty hence I decided to post my experience hoping it will be of some help for people that is still dreaming for a new life.

Especial thanks to the Aussie people for good job they doing in the board. I’m from North African region and DV2006 was my 1th attempt to win the DV lottery.

I had my interview on Tunisia in 2o of Nov, 2005. everythink was perfect Except the address in USA, where the Green Card should be send after I arrival to USA. So, the Counselor officer asked my that "do u have an address , telephone number, name of any person in USA" I replied " Yes, I will send t to you afternoon" then He told me that you should send us by fax as soon as possible to start the administrative process.

He said by law we cannot issue and send the GC to address overseas. Which means that no green card issued unless you have "address, telephone number and name of any person live in USA". So, all guys u have to find someone there to obtain ur GC.

I couldn’t get the address , name, phone of my friends in USA that day. 2 days later the Embassy called me asking for the address and etc .. of my friends. One day later I sent the information by fax , I received conformation email from that they received my fax and they started the administrative process , which my t! ake from 2week to 3months as they told me. After 2months and half I called the embassy asking about my application, they said that" we didn’t the respond from USA yet.

I called again after 3months and week, they said "we haven’t received any respond yet but we sent a reminder to USA regard to your administrative process.

After 4months I received any email from the embassy saying that "we received positive respond from USA, and it is valid for only three months, you have to come to the embassy to get ur visa stamped and preferable 2 weeks b4 the expired date, incase the visa machine doesn't work.

Medical Exam, I had Medical Exam, Ex ray and the vaccines in Tunisa 2 days b4 my interview date, and it was easy and the result was perfect. Doctor gave me sealed envelope and told me to keep the ex-ray until u arrival to USA, cos they will ask u about it in the airport when u get there.


WLD
:)
 
Hi all

Hi WLD,

Please how did u confirm ur interview date cos i can see u are still awaiting 2nd letter.I am also a DV2007 winner with 52xx and still expecting 2nd letter.Infact i dey check my mail box for house everyday.pls let me know. Thanks

And also guys :
I just want to know can me and my wife be sponsored by 2 different people?
I mean some body supports my wife and some one else supports me!?
Is it acceptable and legal as an affidavit of support?
unfortunaely they don't know eachother and can't be sponsor and cosponser.
any reliable comments appreciated.
Thanks
 
Temi said:
Hi WLD,

Please how did u confirm ur interview date cos i can see u are still awaiting 2nd letter.I am also a DV2007 winner with 52xx and still expecting 2nd letter.Infact i dey check my mail box for house everyday.pls let me know. Thanks

And also guys :
I just want to know can me and my wife be sponsored by 2 different people?
I mean some body supports my wife and some one else supports me!?
Is it acceptable and legal as an affidavit of support?
unfortunaely they don't know eachother and can't be sponsor and cosponser.
any reliable comments appreciated.
Thanks


Hi Temi,

1) Send a mail to KCCDV@state.gov using this format:

In the subject line should be your case no (e.g 2007AF00004xxx)

***** The body of the letter should be as follows:

CASE NUMBER: 2007AF00004xxx, PA NAME: as appeared on your NL, D.O.B: your date of birth, ADDRESS: your address as appear on your NL.

On the second paragraph, you can then proceed to make your inquiry. KCCDV response might take between 3-6 days so be patient.

WLD
 
adebayo said:
wld,
Thanks for the infos they really help, especially that testimony of wikas.
Thanks a lot

Hi Adebayo,

That is what we are meant to do; to assist each other. I am glad you picked up few lessons.

Keep the spirit up.


WLD
 
shelnkid said:
Thanks so much Obinna for shedding more light on this issue.
Im suprised that u mentioned that u recieved your interview Notification from KCC through email, i thought its sent only through the postal address provided in the forms.
All the same i wish u the best in your interview and pls make sure you tie all the loose ends so that there wont be any mistakes.
We here in the forum will continue to pray for the success of members and dont forget to post your interview experience here in the forum for the benefit of others still awaiting interviews.

Best of luck.

Hi shelnkid,

Kindly read DON470 comment in the following thread:
http://www.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?t=228669

This may shed more light on this issue.

Keep the spirit up.

WLD
 
I really need your advise

Hi all,

Can the forum please enlighten me on how to handle documentation as per salary, job letter, job title, payslip etc. for someone running their own business.

Keep the spirit up

WLD
 
wld said:
Hi all,

Can the forum please enlighten me on how to handle documentation as per salary, job letter, job title, payslip etc. for someone running their own business.

Keep the spirit up

WLD

wld,
Many thanks for all your contributions. Your question is a tough one, but here is my thot:
U can write to the consulate in your company's/business letter head, stating when u you joined (i.e formed the company), position, salary and probably include your tax clearance.

How did u fill-out your forms, did u state u were self-employed. If so, I guess that can explain why u don't have pay slips and the tax clearance should suffice for your income.

Additionally, your bank account will assist in establishing your income.

All which u can conviniently handle as per Niger!
 
Enquiry

Hi all,
I have really gained alot from this site and it is my sincere prayer that we shall all get to the God's own country (Amen).
I ma somehow confused about the interview date, and i need someone to help me out, i am Case number DV2006AF - - - -16XXX from Nigeria here, when is it likely that i get my 2nd letter? and can i mail KCC to confirm since in the notification letter we were told not to mail or call, please, let someone help.
:)
thank you all.
 
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