Folks,
I am happy to inform the house our interview went well. Below is our experience:
Arrived the US Embassy with the family at 05.45 hrs, we lodged at 'De Mosiac' hotel situated at Lekki phase1. Prior to coming to Lagos we had some concerns, given the fact the NLC strike had paralyzed activities. Thankfully, this was called-off late on 23/06.
We were able to get infront of the queue when the lines started forming outside the embassy. We were asked to:
i) Open all sealed envelopes including the medicals
ii) Show the second letter, passport photographs of intending immigrants
ii) Remove all phones, sharp objects, combs etc.
Submitted the 2nd letter and collect a number at the gate prior to entering the compound.Passed through two security checks before finally getting into the lobby at 07.50 hrs. On getting inside, paid the $375 DV fee and thereafter waited to be called.
The principal appllicant was called and asked to provide the following documents:
i) Original and photocopies of:
* Birth certificates or all
* Educational certificates of principal applicant
* Marriage certificate
ii) Originals of:
* Principal applicant and spouse police clerance; dated 28/01/2007
* Sponsors documents which included:
a) Notorized I-134 form
b) Letter from Sponsors Employer stating position and current salary
c) Signed copies of all sponsorship documents in 2nd package
d) Unofficial copies of 2005 W2 and 1040 tax return forms
e) 3 months statement of sponsors account (12/06-2/07)
f) A copy of sponsor's data page on American passport
iii) Nigerian passports and 2 passport hotographs for each applicant
Thereafter we were asked to go into the 'consular hall' until called.
At about 11.00 hrs we were called for our interview, prior to this a family of six were given visas-couldn't really make-out the discussions, but noticed they had to go out and bring in their family photos before they were given.
Also, a family of three were asked to return at a latter date, because the sponsors tax forms were not included.
At the counter, the consular officer a friendly and amiable lady asked us to raise our right hands and affirm to say the truth. Asked us to sign the forms, my six year old wrote her name and I signed for the two year old.
My husband and I index fingers were scanned, after which I and the others went back to our seats.
The interview went like this:
Consular: You are a winner of the DV lottery and will be considered for a visa if found eligible.
Applicant: Ok
Consular: Have you been to the US before
Applicant: Yes
Consular: How many times
Applicant: 3
Consular: When and longest time you spent
Applicant: 2002, about 5 weeks
Consular: How about your family
Applicant: My wife has been to the US
Consular: How long did she stay
Applicant: 3 months
Consular: How come
Applicant: Applied for visa 2002, couldn't make the trip & since visa was still valid decided to have a baby in US
Consular: So baby has a US passport
Applicant: Yes
Consular: How many credits do you have
Applicant: ...
Consular: oh
Consular: After your school certificate, what next!
Applicant: Studied Engineering
Consular: Then
Applicant:Got a job with my current employer and current working as an oil specialist
Consular: Tell me about your family
Applicant: blah....blah....
Congratulations, You have been found eligible for a DV visa. You will pick-it this up on 27/07/2007 and pay the balance. Please come with this slip and receipt of initial payment. Also, noticed your wife is pregnant, if she delivers before you come, join the 11.00am line b/w mon-thur and travel documents will be issued for the baby.
, meanwhile we are credible people so let it be like that. Sefini.