DV-2011 Winners from Kenya Report Here!
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nellimah2, i also had the same problem. My KCSE certificate didn't have the surname while all the others had.My mum's name on the birth certificate reads Maria but docs sent to KCC read Mary since she later changed it when applying for the ID. I got two affidavits for the names from a lawyer but during the interview they were not even asked for. So let it not stress you but to be on the safer side please carry with you one to the interview.
ramadansep
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helloooooooooooo
watu wa mtaani. i really find all these discussion very helpful since my case is a bit different than all the forums but i would like to hear from you guys to the extend of your experiences.
1: well i migrated to kenya and my country of origin is somalia. i took my high school education there and i took my college here. my question regarding to this is that, some of my people that went with the Somali high school cert got their visa denied. in my case i hve the documents of kenya will the consider this while they did not talk about any objection of the somali high school cert.?
2: my interview is on friday and the Nairobi us embassy do not conduct interview on friday as they stated on their website so what do i hve to do?. can i summit my docs on the given date and get the interview another day.
3: i've my Authenticated certs. do i have to make copies of (passport,birth cert, education certs and marriage cert)
4: since i married before my first NL and updated the status of my wife to kcc. what prove do the require rather than marriage cert and wedding+our daily life photos. also i would like to know the likely questions if they interview us separate.
in addition i hve all the certificates such as :- som high skul cert, Authenticated kenya certs, police, also medical to be done soon b4 sep.
my questions are mob but i would like you assist me as / your experience with in the given time. please do not hesitate to correct me or give me any addition information for my case. Ramadan.
watu wa mtaani. i really find all these discussion very helpful since my case is a bit different than all the forums but i would like to hear from you guys to the extend of your experiences.
1: well i migrated to kenya and my country of origin is somalia. i took my high school education there and i took my college here. my question regarding to this is that, some of my people that went with the Somali high school cert got their visa denied. in my case i hve the documents of kenya will the consider this while they did not talk about any objection of the somali high school cert.?
2: my interview is on friday and the Nairobi us embassy do not conduct interview on friday as they stated on their website so what do i hve to do?. can i summit my docs on the given date and get the interview another day.
3: i've my Authenticated certs. do i have to make copies of (passport,birth cert, education certs and marriage cert)
4: since i married before my first NL and updated the status of my wife to kcc. what prove do the require rather than marriage cert and wedding+our daily life photos. also i would like to know the likely questions if they interview us separate.
in addition i hve all the certificates such as :- som high skul cert, Authenticated kenya certs, police, also medical to be done soon b4 sep.
my questions are mob but i would like you assist me as / your experience with in the given time. please do not hesitate to correct me or give me any addition information for my case. Ramadan.
This is tough!
1.One likely problem could be in the verification of your claimed somali certificate given the situation there. Somalia issue is complicated but from little reading the Nairobi embassy has a lot of experience with it. I'd take it they know what is acceptable n what's not. What's your country of eligibility?
What kind of college did u attend in kenya I.e govt or private?may matter.
If you're open to the worst case scenario just proceed with the process n let them decide.
2. You should contact them by email(can't call) and inform them of the friday issue. If they do not reply on time, just appear at the embassy on the day n time indicated on your 2nl. They'll give you further guidance.
3. You must make a copy of every document except the police certificates.
4. Be careful with this area. Carry ANYTHING that connects the two of you. Questions will be basic and if you are a real couple you should be fine. Remember to tell the TRUTH if it comes to that.
All the best. God bless!
1.One likely problem could be in the verification of your claimed somali certificate given the situation there. Somalia issue is complicated but from little reading the Nairobi embassy has a lot of experience with it. I'd take it they know what is acceptable n what's not. What's your country of eligibility?
What kind of college did u attend in kenya I.e govt or private?may matter.
If you're open to the worst case scenario just proceed with the process n let them decide.
2. You should contact them by email(can't call) and inform them of the friday issue. If they do not reply on time, just appear at the embassy on the day n time indicated on your 2nl. They'll give you further guidance.
3. You must make a copy of every document except the police certificates.
4. Be careful with this area. Carry ANYTHING that connects the two of you. Questions will be basic and if you are a real couple you should be fine. Remember to tell the TRUTH if it comes to that.
All the best. God bless!
ramadansep
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well thank you for the reply. i went to private college but got my certs from the board and they are genuine/registered also verified from joogo house and foreign affairs office. my country of eligibility is Somalia. any sources to read about like these complicated cases will help me to read about i guess.
@nellimah2,as I said earlier I had three different format of my names:my passport,school certifcates and the DS 230,The other names appear as aliases but the main name was the name in the DS 230-although I didn't have an affidavit please have one just in case as a backup and any other Kenyan official documents in you possesion and dont forget to carry photocopies of all the documents apart from the police certificate
@dadadada72,thanks truly we are coming and sure this forum will make one big family
@Kamauz,welcome back you are a member of this forum,please write to them many times as time is running out .We have around 2 and half formal weeks to go as we have weekeds and the holiday.They will be closing on 15th of September, so take that date into account as you plan. If they extend to 30th the better but in their website they are taking about 15th September
@Kamauz,welcome back you are a member of this forum,please write to them many times as time is running out .We have around 2 and half formal weeks to go as we have weekeds and the holiday.They will be closing on 15th of September, so take that date into account as you plan. If they extend to 30th the better but in their website they are taking about 15th September
Thanks Mamaizoo, My2011, Wanjeri..glad to see you guys are still around helping out in any way possible...i write to them often and they keep telling me to be patient and that they'll contact me as soon as AP is over that was like TWO months ago.. I haven't bothered ever since...Guess its the waiting game for me..
@ kamauz
Yes you can call DOS at +12026631225, once the automated voice starts dial 1 followed again by 0.
You'll speak to a visa specialist who has access to your computer case details. Normally they ask for case # n full name.
D0S is especially important if your AP is being done at washington coz they update the system long before the embassy calls you.
Yes you can call DOS at +12026631225, once the automated voice starts dial 1 followed again by 0.
You'll speak to a visa specialist who has access to your computer case details. Normally they ask for case # n full name.
D0S is especially important if your AP is being done at washington coz they update the system long before the embassy calls you.
Thanks allot My2011...greatly appreciated...i was scouring the internet for that number and couldnt find it anywhere..thank you!
Best of luck
Best of luck to your son and the others awaiting to do their interviews. God will be with you and will make you succeed.
Best of luck to your son and the others awaiting to do their interviews. God will be with you and will make you succeed.
congrats to all who had successful interviews, those on AP, we pray that soon be called for interviews,for those waiting like us, pray for us.collected all required docs now waiting for medicals on 2nd and interview 12th.
Registered:Oct 2009
CN:2011AF00078XXX
1st NL Dated: April 2010
1st NL:Received May 2010
2NL: 4/August/2011
Police Cert received:05/08/2011
Medical:02/09/2011
interview:
POE: NJ
Registered:Oct 2009
CN:2011AF00078XXX
1st NL Dated: April 2010
1st NL:Received May 2010
2NL: 4/August/2011
Police Cert received:05/08/2011
Medical:02/09/2011
interview:
POE: NJ
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@Wakahu Junior, all the best on 2nd you will sail through.
@valvin, God will see you through and I believe by now the Visas have already been allocated for you people.Just prepare well and have all the documents ready. counter check them as many times as possible to eliminate any mistake.Remember there will be no room for any mistake.
For those going for the Interviews in the last few days make sure you prepare well, put all your documents in a folder so that you dont forget anything during the interview day.Equally, use a check list for the items listed by KCC and make copies in good time.
@valvin, God will see you through and I believe by now the Visas have already been allocated for you people.Just prepare well and have all the documents ready. counter check them as many times as possible to eliminate any mistake.Remember there will be no room for any mistake.
For those going for the Interviews in the last few days make sure you prepare well, put all your documents in a folder so that you dont forget anything during the interview day.Equally, use a check list for the items listed by KCC and make copies in good time.
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dadadada72
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thanks for your advices, i am close to my DAY..........................
MY2011, see you are online! How is the preparation for the journey.
I plan to travel to Nairobi to discuss the issue with my boss, pension officers etc and also get leave.
I have been very busy, my work is so demanding, now engaged at mombasa show Lo!, but all in all, I have to travel in November.
@How is kamauzs' case? I pray it will end up postively. Kamauz call the embassy frequently and confirm how far it has gone, ask also if theres' any information you need to provide. I know its tiring just as my2011 can confirm, but remember mjamaa DV 2010 and my niece got their visas on the last dates of the Dv. what is yours is yours,.
Otherwise '' He alone knows the plans , He has for us....' Jeremiah 11:29
Those on the waiting list Dadadadada,nelimah2, wakahu jr wish you luck.
I plan to travel to Nairobi to discuss the issue with my boss, pension officers etc and also get leave.
I have been very busy, my work is so demanding, now engaged at mombasa show Lo!, but all in all, I have to travel in November.
@How is kamauzs' case? I pray it will end up postively. Kamauz call the embassy frequently and confirm how far it has gone, ask also if theres' any information you need to provide. I know its tiring just as my2011 can confirm, but remember mjamaa DV 2010 and my niece got their visas on the last dates of the Dv. what is yours is yours,.
Otherwise '' He alone knows the plans , He has for us....' Jeremiah 11:29
Those on the waiting list Dadadadada,nelimah2, wakahu jr wish you luck.
@dadadada72,may the almighty give you victory tomorrow.You have been a member of this forum and you now have wide experience on the preparations and the demands by the consular. Your success is our success as members of this forum and dont loss confidence at any given time and please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment time it helps in building stabilizing your mind.