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DV-2010 Winners from Ghana

ammeck09 said:
hi vinesoft,
my friend is moving to the US next month, what specific things do he needs to do in order to speed up the process of getting his GC and other 'papers'?
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All educational or employment doc. but for GC or SSN. He should bring more money and clothing he can use till things get better. To speed the GC you don't do much only that he should be sure the address he issued at the emba is corect or the new one he will give at the point of entry is OK.
Tip for SSN: Don't wait for them to bring it. Go to them the next day you arrive with your passport to the SSN office in the town and register.
Hope I tried to answer you.

CN:#2009AF00014XXX
NL recieved 18th April
Letter posted to KCC 5th May
sent mail to KCC in July 10
KCC comfirmed reciept of form July 11
Current in December
Police Cert completed
KCC confirm interview for 19/12/08
2ND LETTER RECIEVED 14/11/08
Interview reschedulled to 23/2/09
successful fisrt interview 23/2/09
medicals completed
second interview 16/04/09
Sucessful second interview 16/04/2009
visa pick up 24/04/2009
Picked up visas for the Two 24/04/09
POE JFK 25/05/09
SSN Applied 27/05/09
First SSN recieved 06/06/09
State ID recieved 08/06/09
Wife's SSN recieved 12/06/09
Wife's Welcome letter 12/06/09
Welcome leter 13/06/09
Wife green card 27/06/09
Got green card 28/06/09
Prov. 21:31 Horses are made ready for battle but vitory is in the hands of God
 
vinesoft said:
All educational or employment doc. but for GC or SSN. He should bring more money and clothing he can use till things get better. To speed the GC you don't do much only that he should be sure the address he issued at the emba is corect or the new one he will give at the point of entry is OK.
Tip for SSN: Don't wait for them to bring it. Go to them the next day you arrive with your passport to the SSN office in the town and register.
Hope I tried to answer you.
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vinesoft
Thank you for your information. I will forward this to my friend to enable him process his docs fast.
 
fkarcher said:
If one does not have WAEC O/L or SSCE but managed to get admission to univ as a matured student and completed a bachelor's degree, does that person qualifies on the education route despite not having a WAEC certificate?
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fkarcher, I know what you are talking about. I know some people who entered the university without O/Level. In the past, there were courses that was offered by some institutions like the polytechnics and the teacher training colleges that enables someone to enter the university without O/Level.

The whole point is, the O/Level or the SSSCE is the minimum qualification, so if you have attained a higher qualification I don't think you will be denied the visa. The O/Level is a guide (mimimum) and it does not mean everyone must have that.
 
Hi, I won the Dv2010 my case number is 76xxx. Am already in the US on an F1 visa. I filled the forms and sent it back to KCC. However, I have a few questions.Whiles am waiting for my second NL when will it be advisable to start getting my other documents. Also will i need a sponsor? Thanks.
 
empress1 said:
Hi, I won the Dv2010 my case number is 76xxx. Am already in the US on an F1 visa. I filled the forms and sent it back to KCC. However, I have a few questions.Whiles am waiting for my second NL when will it be advisable to start getting my other documents. Also will i need a sponsor? Thanks.
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empress1, could you give us more infor about you? It's better for us to know which country you come from, whether you have a family migrating with you, and also if you are doing CP (consular processing) or AOS (adjustment of status). I think this will help us to offer some suggestions.
 
Well am Ghanaian and am single so its just me at the moment. From what i have read, I think CP is my best choice but am not soo sure about it. Any ideas on that too?
 
empress1 said:
Well am Ghanaian and am single so its just me at the moment. From what i have read, I think CP is my best choice but am not soo sure about it. Any ideas on that too?
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Looking at your CN there is no doubt that CP should be your ultimate choice. With regards to the affidavit of support, I know a lot of winners were asked about it no matter whether they are single or not. The embassy can go as far as asking for your AOS, tax certificates and transcripts.
 
empress1 said:
Hi, I won the Dv2010 my case number is 76xxx. Am already in the US on an F1 visa. I filled the forms and sent it back to KCC. However, I have a few questions.Whiles am waiting for my second NL when will it be advisable to start getting my other documents. Also will i need a sponsor? Thanks.
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Your CN# seems quite high, but just put your hopes on the almighty because nothing is impossible to Him.

Based on your case number, I will suggest the best time to start gathering your docs is by April, 2010. You need to check other threads to read more on the single and dual-intent of those living in the U.S. when it comes to extending your stay over there.

In fact, the question of finding out if one needs a sponsor is a tricky and difficult to answer, simply because every winner's case is different. Everything depends on the interview officer at the consulate. Whilst some were asked, others were lucky because they were not asked of it.
 
I'm worried

ammeck09 said:
Please, if you are from Ghana and have received your NL, let's share ideas here.
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I'm a Ghanaian woman and married with a son. I won the DV 2010. I entered as a married woman.
I'm however worried and need some clarifications.

NL was dated 28th May 2009.
NL posted 11 June 2009.
NL received 19th July 2009.
Completed documents returned to KCC 28th July 2009.
Case Number 2010AF0006XXXX

Are my documents not too late? If no, when possibly should I expect my second letter looking at the high range of my case number?
I answered N/A to Q10 and 11. I now got postal and physical addresses of a friend in the US who is a student. Can I e-mail these details to KCC now or I should wait?
How much is the visa fee at the US embassy in Ghana and how much does the medicals cost?
I need you help.
Thanks
 
ODIAMA said:
I'm a Ghanaian woman and married with a son. I won the DV 2010. I entered as a married woman.
I'm however worried and need some clarifications.

NL was dated 28th May 2009.
NL posted 11 June 2009.
NL received 19th July 2009.
Completed documents returned to KCC 28th July 2009.
Case Number 2010AF0006XXXX

Are my documents not too late?
No, sending it even at the end of the year will not change anything.
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If no, when possibly should I expect my second letter looking at the high range of my case number?
Don't expect it anytime sooner than July/August 2010
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I answered N/A to Q10 and 11. I now got postal and physical addresses of a friend in the US who is a student. Can I e-mail these details to KCC now or I should wait?
Yes, that will greately help. KCC will use that information to update your records.
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How much is the visa fee at the US embassy in Ghana and how much does the medicals cost?
Usually $775 per person for the visa fee (assuming you are a family of three $775 x 3). For the medical cost, I'm not sure about the exact figure but be prepared for something in the range of $200 - $300
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I need you help.
Thanks
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hope this helps
 
ODIAMA said:
What is this about low or high range of case number. Pls explain to me.
Every year, around 100,000 applicants are selected for further processing. For instance, each winner of dv-2010 was given a case number, normally referred here as CN#. The CN ranges from 1 to 100,000, with those from Africa, Europe, Asia having the abbrev. AF, EU and AS respectively. This is why your CN# is 2010AS0006xxxx. This means that your case number ranges between 60,000 to 69,000 (you know the actual number). Once your case number is a little further from 1, then it's considered as being a high case number. So you may find some winners from Africa with CN such as 2010AF00000250 and 2010AF00005137, since these numbers are more close to 1 than 100,000, then this is considered as a low number. There are exceptions which should be taking into consideration. These are the regional or geographical locations. Someone with 2010AS000261234 is considered as high as compared with someone with 2010AF000291234. Also, a Nigerian with a CN# of 2010AF00016123 is regarded as a high number than another winner from Africa with a CN# of 2010AF00024123. You need to check the visa bulletin and read a lot from this forum in order to have a full understanding.
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Do I have any chance of receiving a 2nd letter for interview? My number is 2010AF0006XXXX.
Well, I will say yes, based on this year's visa bulletin but expect your interview to be close to the deadline (30th September is the deadline).
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I'm from Ghana.
My letter was date 28th May, but I got it 19th July and I returned the forms on 28th July. I'm desperate. What are my chances?
You still have a chance, don't give up.
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this is my little explanation to your questions
 
What is up, winners from Ghana. Past and current winners, we need your inputs here. There are over 8,000 winners and only few has really found this important forum.
 
cruiserbox said:
no pls is only the kcc wrote me that there have finish thier part so, if i have any problem i should contact the emmbasy.
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I'm still at a lost as to why they used English and Maths to disqualify you, when in fact, you are using work experience as the qualification criteria. Since you can't appeal against their decision, I don't know what action to take now except to wait for their reply. I'm not sure even if you call, they will give you any good response. I'm really worried and sad about your situation, but I know God will make a way for you.
 
Visa bulletin for October..
AFRICA
8,300

Egypt 3,100
Ethiopia 3,900
Nigeria 5,500

ASIA
7,000

EUROPE
9,100

NORTH AMERICA (BAHAMAS)
2

OCEANIA
375

SOUTH AMERICA, and the CARIBBEAN
450
 
I celebrate Ghana(Old Gold Coast) in her entirety,Oil and the new economic prosperity,long may it last!. Here is also wishing every Ghananians winners of the DV2010 success in the actualization of their American dream, one love.
 
Africa's advance notification for October is 8300 except Egypt 3100, Ethiopia 3900 and Nigeria 5500. Does it mean that winners from these 3 countries whose case numbers are below 8300 are not eligible for interview in October? Will somebody please explain?
 
naaa said:
Africa's advance notification for October is 8300 except Egypt 3100, Ethiopia 3900 and Nigeria 5500. Does it mean that winners from these 3 countries whose case numbers are below 8300 are not eligible for interview in October? Will somebody please explain?
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Only those below are eligible.
 
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