DV-2011 Winners from Kenya Report Here!
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@ wanjeri
Congrats!
Welcome to what seems a small army of forumates with visas but still hanging around kenya.
Feels good my people!
@ solo2010
Don't worry. You send your forms a bit late. KCC processes the forms for between 8 n 12 weeks hence your forms may have not been processed by the time visa bulletin came out. However go on with your preparations(document and financial only) and keep on checking your online status. Since you're only one month late, Perhaps you'll have your interview in november.
You're 100% ok.
All the best.
Congrats!
Welcome to what seems a small army of forumates with visas but still hanging around kenya.
Feels good my people!
@ solo2010
Don't worry. You send your forms a bit late. KCC processes the forms for between 8 n 12 weeks hence your forms may have not been processed by the time visa bulletin came out. However go on with your preparations(document and financial only) and keep on checking your online status. Since you're only one month late, Perhaps you'll have your interview in november.
You're 100% ok.
All the best.
Ngugimuturi
Registered Users (C)
Praise be to the most high God, you made it! Cant wait for your experience
Congrats, all praise we give to the Almighty God for the Success.
wanjeri glory be to God.
Iam so happy. welcome aboard, we are all still here making preparations.
@solo 2000, no worry, wait for the next visa bulletine,.
Its also important you put down your signature so that members can predict from reading it and comparing it with the time the papers were send.
otherwise, we are no experts but have been here for quite sometimes.
Reading from my signature, dv2010 forumist told me ...'because you took your papers on such and such a dates, expect the interview in july. it turned out like so.
wishing the remaining members luck
Iam so happy. welcome aboard, we are all still here making preparations.
@solo 2000, no worry, wait for the next visa bulletine,.
Its also important you put down your signature so that members can predict from reading it and comparing it with the time the papers were send.
otherwise, we are no experts but have been here for quite sometimes.
Reading from my signature, dv2010 forumist told me ...'because you took your papers on such and such a dates, expect the interview in july. it turned out like so.
wishing the remaining members luck
My medical experience
I booked the medical personally at IOM on Monday 1st August for Monday 8th for Five members of my family and the quotation given at the main reception was Ksh. 132,000/= at an exchange rate of Ksh. 91 to the Dollar. They demanded either original passport copies or photocopies of the passports and the letter from KCC.
On 8th we arrived at IOM 4th Ngong Road at 7.40 and at the gate they demanded to know whether we had been booked for the day. After checking in at the reception we were directed to where counseling was taking place and they told us they don’t test for HIV unless one requests and if one is tested it takes around two months to get the result. Equally, they told us that the visa duration was also based on when one had the medical test. If they feel that one needs medical test that doesn’t bar you from traveling your visa will be of around 3 months, otherwise one does not need any medical attention in the near future the visa was to be for duration of Six months from the dates of the medicals.
We were taken to the Lab for blood samples and digital photo. It is hear that one surrenders one of the passports for the adults and two passports for the Children.
After the Lab, one is driven by the IOM van to Nairobi Hospital for the Xray and if there is a repeat for the X-ray you pay Ksh 400. It is hear that adults surrender one of the passports .We were then driven back to IOM and we made the basic payments which amounted to Ksh.57, 000 at an exchange rate of 91 to the Dollar. We also visited the vaccination room where they asked us for the vaccination history. I had learned a lot from the forum and I was armed with the right answers and the evidence of the vaccination cards for the young ones. That was all for the day and we were told to go back on 11th because of the kids who had been given a test for skin TB (TST)
On Thursday we were there by 7.30 and after checking in we were taken for the general physical checkup the eye, height and blood pressure. They also ask for your medical history like whether you have HIV, syphilis, blood sugar, whether you take drugs, you are on medication or you have been admitted to hospital. This is done by the clinical officer and then you are taken to another room where you meet the Doctor.
The doctor goes through what you had told the clinical officer to check for inconsistency if any. It is hear where the doctor confirms what you had told the clinical officer about the vaccinations you had received and remember to say you had been given smallpox dose and measles when you were young. You are then told to undress for the real physical check up. After that the doctor goes through your Xray and advises you accordingly. The doctor told us the Embassy is mainly keen on transmitted diseases like syphilis, TB and the likes. You are then given a form with all the vaccines to be given. After the Vaccinations which drastically went down in terms of quotation. We paid and we were given our vaccination certificate and that is it. We left with our X-rays as the report was to be sent direct to the Embassy. Finally, the bills had gone down from 132,000 to ksh 105,000 for 5 members.
I booked the medical personally at IOM on Monday 1st August for Monday 8th for Five members of my family and the quotation given at the main reception was Ksh. 132,000/= at an exchange rate of Ksh. 91 to the Dollar. They demanded either original passport copies or photocopies of the passports and the letter from KCC.
On 8th we arrived at IOM 4th Ngong Road at 7.40 and at the gate they demanded to know whether we had been booked for the day. After checking in at the reception we were directed to where counseling was taking place and they told us they don’t test for HIV unless one requests and if one is tested it takes around two months to get the result. Equally, they told us that the visa duration was also based on when one had the medical test. If they feel that one needs medical test that doesn’t bar you from traveling your visa will be of around 3 months, otherwise one does not need any medical attention in the near future the visa was to be for duration of Six months from the dates of the medicals.
We were taken to the Lab for blood samples and digital photo. It is hear that one surrenders one of the passports for the adults and two passports for the Children.
After the Lab, one is driven by the IOM van to Nairobi Hospital for the Xray and if there is a repeat for the X-ray you pay Ksh 400. It is hear that adults surrender one of the passports .We were then driven back to IOM and we made the basic payments which amounted to Ksh.57, 000 at an exchange rate of 91 to the Dollar. We also visited the vaccination room where they asked us for the vaccination history. I had learned a lot from the forum and I was armed with the right answers and the evidence of the vaccination cards for the young ones. That was all for the day and we were told to go back on 11th because of the kids who had been given a test for skin TB (TST)
On Thursday we were there by 7.30 and after checking in we were taken for the general physical checkup the eye, height and blood pressure. They also ask for your medical history like whether you have HIV, syphilis, blood sugar, whether you take drugs, you are on medication or you have been admitted to hospital. This is done by the clinical officer and then you are taken to another room where you meet the Doctor.
The doctor goes through what you had told the clinical officer to check for inconsistency if any. It is hear where the doctor confirms what you had told the clinical officer about the vaccinations you had received and remember to say you had been given smallpox dose and measles when you were young. You are then told to undress for the real physical check up. After that the doctor goes through your Xray and advises you accordingly. The doctor told us the Embassy is mainly keen on transmitted diseases like syphilis, TB and the likes. You are then given a form with all the vaccines to be given. After the Vaccinations which drastically went down in terms of quotation. We paid and we were given our vaccination certificate and that is it. We left with our X-rays as the report was to be sent direct to the Embassy. Finally, the bills had gone down from 132,000 to ksh 105,000 for 5 members.
A BIG THANK YOU MEMBERS
Thanks all the forum members for your prayers;mamaizoo,olyn,Ngugimuturi,syokimau,my2011,wakahu and our senior members njugunuts, megkim,fikalab, ameck for their advise. The forum gave us an upper hand during the interview as we were better prepared than anybody else. In fact we looked like professionals in matters pertaining to the visa all because of members of this forum who guided us to success.May Almighty bless you all as we prepare for the task ahead.
Thanks all the forum members for your prayers;mamaizoo,olyn,Ngugimuturi,syokimau,my2011,wakahu and our senior members njugunuts, megkim,fikalab, ameck for their advise. The forum gave us an upper hand during the interview as we were better prepared than anybody else. In fact we looked like professionals in matters pertaining to the visa all because of members of this forum who guided us to success.May Almighty bless you all as we prepare for the task ahead.
Ngugimuturi
Registered Users (C)
@ Wanjeri: great experience there, congrats. What about interview experience?
Interview Experience
On the day of the interview we arrived at the Embassy main gate at 6Am. My appointment was for 6.30Am. On arrival I found there were almost more than 30 people on the line. The Askaris come out and asked for our appointment letters and most of those who were on the queue were told to wait else because their appointments were for 8, 9 or they had just come to make some inquiries. We were asked to make two queues one for males and the other for females we waited until 6.30 when they started screening and checking our passports. After screening we walked through a narrow pavement to the next gate which is about 100metres from the main gate. We made another queue and there was a lady who verified our documents by counter checking whether one was on the day’s appointment list. It is hear that one is electronically screened for any metallics and you leave the cell phone and the CDs at this juncture.
After screening one gets into the main compound where you walk for another 100metres to the main building and you are put into two queues at the entrance;1)For Non-Immigrant and2)Immigrants. After a few minutes they called us to get in groups of six. Inside is a small hall that looks like a banking Hall but with seats which can accommodate around 30 people. There are also windows 1-9. Immigrants queue around window 4/5 and the Non-immigrants windows 3. On entry one is given two sheets of papers where one signs that you will abide with the outcome and you will not make any claim for refund. One also signs to say that you have the necessary academic qualification. At window 5 we presented our documents to the Local Kenyan staff. They asked first for the form you are given to sign at the entrance, birth certificates, police certificate, academic certificate (On my case I had carried my O level, Degree and Masters but they told me they only needed O level certificates all the other certificates were returned unchecked), two passports photographs, and passports for all the family members and the marriage certificate. Our old passports were returned to us unchecked. Academic certificate is for principal applicant only. All these documents are attached to the medical report which had been sent earlier to the Embassy (Don’t carry your x-ray to the Embassy). After verification of the documents I was asked if I had the necessary fee. I was written a note with the fee of 5 people which was Ksh327, 600 at an exchange rate of Ksh. 80 to a dollar. The fee is paid to the cashier next to window 1.
After payment I returned the receipts to window 5 where I had presented the other documents. I was then told to go outside the room and wait. We waited for 40 minutes then we were called inside to window 1 where our electronic finger prints were taken. They don’t take finger prints for children below 15 years. After the finger prints we were told to outside again and wait. After about 15minutes we were called through the loudspeakers installed outside to window 8.
At window eight there was a white American lady who asked me to present all my family members at the window. My kids rushed to the window and this is how it was:
Consular: Morning
Me: Morning Madam
Con: Are you Mr. so and so
Me: Yes Madam
Con: where are the other members of your family (on hearing that the kids who were seated rushed to the window followed by their mum. They showed a lot of confidence as I had prepared them)…….who is so and so.
Children 1: Am the one madam …the next one and the third in that order……….
Con
Calling the name of my spouse) who is so and so
Me: She is my spouse (I said as my spouse said she was the one)
Con: I want the two of you to swear that you are going to tell the truth
US: We will tell the truth (Then we signed the DS 230 forms)
Con: (Picking on the young one) How old are you
Child 3: Gave the age ………….
Con: where do you go to school? ……………The child answered………
ConChecking our document and working on the computer, then asked me)Have you ever been to the US-I answered…….,Ever been convicted- I answered…….., Ever been in another marriage-I answered…………which Is you highest academic level- I answered……… Whom are you going to stay with in the US-I answered……and who is she to you-My sister in law…..And she is a sister to so and so (My spouse)-My wife said yes (all this time we were all at the window)…Then she is your sister (she said in alight note telling me)
Con Asking me) What does she do for a living at the US-(I stammered as I had no idea, but my wife come to my rescue and answered)-she does this and that……………………………………..
Con Asking me) what do you do for a living?
Me: This and that madam…..
Con: What do you want to do in the US?
Me: Work and study
Con: What kind of work
Me: I answered……………………….
Conchecking our documents )You people I don’t think I have any other question for you as all your documents looks to be in order.(As she picked a sheet from the shelf next to her) Come for your visas tomorrow at 2
(We could not believe it. All this took not more than four minutes. She gave us a green sheet for the visa pick up. The lady was very friendly and she asked these entire questions with alight touch. The kids almost ululated with joy and I had to restrain them. On door 8 there was a gentleman who was asking questions and at that time one applicant was told to try again next time as a document was missing. We left the room and we celebrated)
The next day at 3.20 I picked the Visa and Glory to the Almighty and thank you all members for your prayers. Confidence is also very important don’t panic and have all the basic required Items and carry the backup (Although all our backups like the bank statements, pictures were not asked for. I feared that the order of the names which are different in my documents would be an issue but it didn’t happen. Instead all these names appear as aliases in the documents they gave me to carry during the visa pickup.
@Nelimah@ngugimuturi@ wakahu@scrnam all the best as you prepare
On the day of the interview we arrived at the Embassy main gate at 6Am. My appointment was for 6.30Am. On arrival I found there were almost more than 30 people on the line. The Askaris come out and asked for our appointment letters and most of those who were on the queue were told to wait else because their appointments were for 8, 9 or they had just come to make some inquiries. We were asked to make two queues one for males and the other for females we waited until 6.30 when they started screening and checking our passports. After screening we walked through a narrow pavement to the next gate which is about 100metres from the main gate. We made another queue and there was a lady who verified our documents by counter checking whether one was on the day’s appointment list. It is hear that one is electronically screened for any metallics and you leave the cell phone and the CDs at this juncture.
After screening one gets into the main compound where you walk for another 100metres to the main building and you are put into two queues at the entrance;1)For Non-Immigrant and2)Immigrants. After a few minutes they called us to get in groups of six. Inside is a small hall that looks like a banking Hall but with seats which can accommodate around 30 people. There are also windows 1-9. Immigrants queue around window 4/5 and the Non-immigrants windows 3. On entry one is given two sheets of papers where one signs that you will abide with the outcome and you will not make any claim for refund. One also signs to say that you have the necessary academic qualification. At window 5 we presented our documents to the Local Kenyan staff. They asked first for the form you are given to sign at the entrance, birth certificates, police certificate, academic certificate (On my case I had carried my O level, Degree and Masters but they told me they only needed O level certificates all the other certificates were returned unchecked), two passports photographs, and passports for all the family members and the marriage certificate. Our old passports were returned to us unchecked. Academic certificate is for principal applicant only. All these documents are attached to the medical report which had been sent earlier to the Embassy (Don’t carry your x-ray to the Embassy). After verification of the documents I was asked if I had the necessary fee. I was written a note with the fee of 5 people which was Ksh327, 600 at an exchange rate of Ksh. 80 to a dollar. The fee is paid to the cashier next to window 1.
After payment I returned the receipts to window 5 where I had presented the other documents. I was then told to go outside the room and wait. We waited for 40 minutes then we were called inside to window 1 where our electronic finger prints were taken. They don’t take finger prints for children below 15 years. After the finger prints we were told to outside again and wait. After about 15minutes we were called through the loudspeakers installed outside to window 8.
At window eight there was a white American lady who asked me to present all my family members at the window. My kids rushed to the window and this is how it was:
Consular: Morning
Me: Morning Madam
Con: Are you Mr. so and so
Me: Yes Madam
Con: where are the other members of your family (on hearing that the kids who were seated rushed to the window followed by their mum. They showed a lot of confidence as I had prepared them)…….who is so and so.
Children 1: Am the one madam …the next one and the third in that order……….
Con
Calling the name of my spouse) who is so and soMe: She is my spouse (I said as my spouse said she was the one)
Con: I want the two of you to swear that you are going to tell the truth
US: We will tell the truth (Then we signed the DS 230 forms)
Con: (Picking on the young one) How old are you
Child 3: Gave the age ………….
Con: where do you go to school? ……………The child answered………
Con
Checking our document and working on the computer, then asked me)Have you ever been to the US-I answered…….,Ever been convicted- I answered…….., Ever been in another marriage-I answered…………which Is you highest academic level- I answered……… Whom are you going to stay with in the US-I answered……and who is she to you-My sister in law…..And she is a sister to so and so (My spouse)-My wife said yes (all this time we were all at the window)…Then she is your sister (she said in alight note telling me) Con
Asking me) What does she do for a living at the US-(I stammered as I had no idea, but my wife come to my rescue and answered)-she does this and that……………………………………..Con
Asking me) what do you do for a living?Me: This and that madam…..
Con: What do you want to do in the US?
Me: Work and study
Con: What kind of work
Me: I answered……………………….
Con
checking our documents )You people I don’t think I have any other question for you as all your documents looks to be in order.(As she picked a sheet from the shelf next to her) Come for your visas tomorrow at 2(We could not believe it. All this took not more than four minutes. She gave us a green sheet for the visa pick up. The lady was very friendly and she asked these entire questions with alight touch. The kids almost ululated with joy and I had to restrain them. On door 8 there was a gentleman who was asking questions and at that time one applicant was told to try again next time as a document was missing. We left the room and we celebrated)
The next day at 3.20 I picked the Visa and Glory to the Almighty and thank you all members for your prayers. Confidence is also very important don’t panic and have all the basic required Items and carry the backup (Although all our backups like the bank statements, pictures were not asked for. I feared that the order of the names which are different in my documents would be an issue but it didn’t happen. Instead all these names appear as aliases in the documents they gave me to carry during the visa pickup.
@Nelimah@ngugimuturi@ wakahu@scrnam all the best as you prepare
Interview Experience
On the day of the interview we arrived at the Embassy main gate at 6Am. My appointment was for 6.30Am. On arrival I found there were almost more than 30 people on the line. The Askaris come out and asked for our appointment letters and most of those who were on the queue were told to wait else because their appointments were for 8, 9 or they had just come to make some inquiries. We were asked to make two queues one for males and the other for females we waited until 6.30 when they started screening and checking our passports. After screening we walked through a narrow pavement to the next gate which is about 100metres from the main gate. We made another queue and there was a lady who verified our documents by counter checking whether one was on the day’s appointment list. It is hear that one is electronically screened for any metallics and you leave the cell phone and the CDs at this juncture.
After screening one gets into the main compound where you walk for another 100metres to the main building and you are put into two queues at the entrance;1)For Non-Immigrant and2)Immigrants. After a few minutes they called us to get in groups of six. Inside is a small hall that looks like a banking Hall but with seats which can accommodate around 30 people. There are also windows 1-9. Immigrants queue around window 4/5 and the Non-immigrants windows 3. On entry one is given two sheets of papers where one signs that you will abide with the outcome and you will not make any claim for refund. One also signs to say that you have the necessary academic qualification. At window 5 we presented our documents to the Local Kenyan staff. They asked first for the form you are given to sign at the entrance, birth certificates, police certificate, academic certificate (On my case I had carried my O level, Degree and Masters but they told me they only needed O level certificates all the other certificates were returned unchecked), two passports photographs, and passports for all the family members and the marriage certificate. Our old passports were returned to us unchecked. Academic certificate is for principal applicant only. All these documents are attached to the medical report which had been sent earlier to the Embassy (Don’t carry your x-ray to the Embassy). After verification of the documents I was asked if I had the necessary fee. I was written a note with the fee of 5 people which was Ksh327, 600 at an exchange rate of Ksh. 80 to a dollar. The fee is paid to the cashier next to window 1.
After payment I returned the receipts to window 5 where I had presented the other documents. I was then told to go outside the room and wait. We waited for 40 minutes then we were called inside to window 1 where our electronic finger prints were taken. They don’t take finger prints for children below 15 years. After the finger prints we were told to outside again and wait. After about 15minutes we were called through the loudspeakers installed outside to window 8.
At window eight there was a white American lady who asked me to present all my family members at the window. My kids rushed to the window and this is how it was:
Consular: Morning
Me: Morning Madam
Con: Are you Mr. so and so
Me: Yes Madam
Con: where are the other members of your family (on hearing that the kids who were seated rushed to the window followed by their mum. They showed a lot of confidence as I had prepared them)…….who is so and so.
Children 1: Am the one madam …the next one and the third in that order……….
Con
Me: She is my spouse (I said as my spouse said she was the one)
Con: I want the two of you to swear that you are going to tell the truth
US: We will tell the truth (Then we signed the DS 230 forms)
Con: (Picking on the young one) How old are you
Child 3: Gave the age ………….
Con: where do you go to school? ……………The child answered………
Con
Con
Con
Me: This and that madam…..
Con: What do you want to do in the US?
Me: Work and study
Con: What kind of work
Me: I answered……………………….
Con
(We could not believe it. All this took not more than four minutes. She gave us a green sheet for the visa pick up. The lady was very friendly and she asked these entire questions with alight touch. The kids almost ululated with joy and I had to restrain them. On door 8 there was a gentleman who was asking questions and at that time one applicant was told to try again next time as a document was missing. We left the room and we celebrated)
The next day at 3.20 I picked the Visa and Glory to the Almighty and thank you all members for your prayers. Confidence is also very important don’t panic and have all the basic required Items and carry the backup (Although all our backups like the bank statements, pictures were not asked for. I feared that the order of the names which are different in my documents would be an issue but it didn’t happen. Instead all these names appear as aliases in the documents they gave me to carry during the visa pickup.
@Nelimah@ngugimuturi@ wakahu@scrnam all the best as you prepare
This is very informative thank you so much for the update.I have 13days to go.But with more encouraging information like this i am gaining confidence everyday.starting with my medicals on 1st.God bless you all.
Ngugimuturi
Registered Users (C)
@Wanjeri: that was so cooool! wish ours will be like yours. Amen.
dadadada72
Registered Users (C)
Interview Experience
On the day of the interview we arrived at the Embassy main gate at 6Am. My appointment was for 6.30Am. On arrival I found there were almost more than 30 people on the line. The Askaris come out and asked for our appointment letters and most of those who were on the queue were told to wait else because their appointments were for 8, 9 or they had just come to make some inquiries. We were asked to make two queues one for males and the other for females we waited until 6.30 when they started screening and checking our passports. After screening we walked through a narrow pavement to the next gate which is about 100metres from the main gate. We made another queue and there was a lady who verified our documents by counter checking whether one was on the day’s appointment list. It is hear that one is electronically screened for any metallics and you leave the cell phone and the CDs at this juncture.
After screening one gets into the main compound where you walk for another 100metres to the main building and you are put into two queues at the entrance;1)For Non-Immigrant and2)Immigrants. After a few minutes they called us to get in groups of six. Inside is a small hall that looks like a banking Hall but with seats which can accommodate around 30 people. There are also windows 1-9. Immigrants queue around window 4/5 and the Non-immigrants windows 3. On entry one is given two sheets of papers where one signs that you will abide with the outcome and you will not make any claim for refund. One also signs to say that you have the necessary academic qualification. At window 5 we presented our documents to the Local Kenyan staff. They asked first for the form you are given to sign at the entrance, birth certificates, police certificate, academic certificate (On my case I had carried my O level, Degree and Masters but they told me they only needed O level certificates all the other certificates were returned unchecked), two passports photographs, and passports for all the family members and the marriage certificate. Our old passports were returned to us unchecked. Academic certificate is for principal applicant only. All these documents are attached to the medical report which had been sent earlier to the Embassy (Don’t carry your x-ray to the Embassy). After verification of the documents I was asked if I had the necessary fee. I was written a note with the fee of 5 people which was Ksh327, 600 at an exchange rate of Ksh. 80 to a dollar. The fee is paid to the cashier next to window 1.
After payment I returned the receipts to window 5 where I had presented the other documents. I was then told to go outside the room and wait. We waited for 40 minutes then we were called inside to window 1 where our electronic finger prints were taken. They don’t take finger prints for children below 15 years. After the finger prints we were told to outside again and wait. After about 15minutes we were called through the loudspeakers installed outside to window 8.
At window eight there was a white American lady who asked me to present all my family members at the window. My kids rushed to the window and this is how it was:
Consular: Morning
Me: Morning Madam
Con: Are you Mr. so and so
Me: Yes Madam
Con: where are the other members of your family (on hearing that the kids who were seated rushed to the window followed by their mum. They showed a lot of confidence as I had prepared them)…….who is so and so.
Children 1: Am the one madam …the next one and the third in that order……….
Con
Me: She is my spouse (I said as my spouse said she was the one)
Con: I want the two of you to swear that you are going to tell the truth
US: We will tell the truth (Then we signed the DS 230 forms)
Con: (Picking on the young one) How old are you
Child 3: Gave the age ………….
Con: where do you go to school? ……………The child answered………
Con
Con
Con
Me: This and that madam…..
Con: What do you want to do in the US?
Me: Work and study
Con: What kind of work
Me: I answered……………………….
Con
(We could not believe it. All this took not more than four minutes. She gave us a green sheet for the visa pick up. The lady was very friendly and she asked these entire questions with alight touch. The kids almost ululated with joy and I had to restrain them. On door 8 there was a gentleman who was asking questions and at that time one applicant was told to try again next time as a document was missing. We left the room and we celebrated)
The next day at 3.20 I picked the Visa and Glory to the Almighty and thank you all members for your prayers. Confidence is also very important don’t panic and have all the basic required Items and carry the backup (Although all our backups like the bank statements, pictures were not asked for. I feared that the order of the names which are different in my documents would be an issue but it didn’t happen. Instead all these names appear as aliases in the documents they gave me to carry during the visa pickup.
@Nelimah@ngugimuturi@ wakahu@scrnam all the best as you prepare
ccongratulation, welcome to USA
hello guys... Long time eh? Been a bit occupied lately i hardly visit this place anymore...how's everybody else? Sadly my case is still undergoing AP......just wanted a little clarification, what becomes of the AP Cases once Dv 2011 ends? (31st september) anyone with a clue?
Kamauz, good to hear from you. Welcome back. My2011 is better placed to answer you this question. I hope he passes by the forum soon so as to answer you in good time. My prayers are with you.
@ Kamauz
As mamaizoo says I know a thing or two. I was in AP from april to august! But they eventually called to collect the visas. Though mine was for document verification. if I remember correctly yours may be for namecheck.
I always check your status to see if you've gotten the visa.
Sadly if september 30 passes and they have not ISSUED the visa that's it. They will e-mail/ call that they were unable to complete the mandatory administrative procedure in the stipulated time.
I know you may be weary now but according to my extensive reading when I was in AP the chance of you reaching the deadline without the visa is less given you were put there well in time. Though you can never be sure with name checks.
Please e-mail them very often. They always answer promptly. Please also call department of state, they are best placed with name checks.
Also be prepared to proceed swiftly With second medicals just in case they call late.
Please hang in there n let me know if you need any other info on this dark hole.
God bless!
As mamaizoo says I know a thing or two. I was in AP from april to august! But they eventually called to collect the visas. Though mine was for document verification. if I remember correctly yours may be for namecheck.
I always check your status to see if you've gotten the visa.
Sadly if september 30 passes and they have not ISSUED the visa that's it. They will e-mail/ call that they were unable to complete the mandatory administrative procedure in the stipulated time.
I know you may be weary now but according to my extensive reading when I was in AP the chance of you reaching the deadline without the visa is less given you were put there well in time. Though you can never be sure with name checks.
Please e-mail them very often. They always answer promptly. Please also call department of state, they are best placed with name checks.
Also be prepared to proceed swiftly With second medicals just in case they call late.
Please hang in there n let me know if you need any other info on this dark hole.
God bless!
Hi My2011
Just confirming on the issue of AP,before i go for the interview,my certificates have 2 names but my passport and DV letters has 3names because i had 2 add the 3rd while applying because of the passport.I am planning to get satisfaction from advocate just to state its 1 person.Will this be an issue when i go for the interview?
Just confirming on the issue of AP,before i go for the interview,my certificates have 2 names but my passport and DV letters has 3names because i had 2 add the 3rd while applying because of the passport.I am planning to get satisfaction from advocate just to state its 1 person.Will this be an issue when i go for the interview?