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DV-2011 Winners from Kenya Report Here!

flying soon

WAKAHU said:
@ forumites- hope all is well? Am well. Flew turkish airlines last 04th asubuhi.got 2 new york $1004.50 return. Am touring now and Wakahu jr visits in december after his graduation. Wish you all the very best. Wakahu sr.
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Wakahu, that was so first. how is the weather there?
flying next month, then back December. When do you intend to come back cause you says you have a return ticket. Do you intend to apply for re-entry permit?
Turkish airline is usual cheap, but geting a seat is now almost to imposibe lo!
@Wanjeri what are your plans of travelling.
@my2011 wish you all the best in your new job.
 
olyn said:
Wakahu, that was so first. how is the weather there?
flying next month, then back December. When do you intend to come back cause you says you have a return ticket. Do you intend to apply for re-entry permit?
Turkish airline is usual cheap, but geting a seat is now almost to imposibe lo!
@Wanjeri what are your plans of travelling.
@my2011 wish you all the best in your new job.
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@olyn

Am shopping for a cheap ticket for the first week of Dec. I have visted Emirates and want to visit other Airlines but the problem is that the Shilling is misbehaving any idea of the cheapest at the moment
 
@ forumites. I arived here Atlanta, Georgia 05 october applied 4 license+ social sameday, ssc arvd jana n license 2 day.av bin 2 alabama, mississippi, lousiana, texas, oklahoma, missouri, arksans,tennesse n back in georgia leo. Pls c my fotos on facebook. Heading back to kenya on 28th then tuje na family huku 4 xmas.baadaye.
 
WAKAHU said:
@ forumites. I arived here Atlanta, Georgia 05 october applied 4 license+ social sameday, ssc arvd jana n license 2 day.av bin 2 alabama, mississippi, lousiana, texas, oklahoma, missouri, arksans,tennesse n back in georgia leo. Pls c my fotos on facebook. Heading back to kenya on 28th then tuje na family huku 4 xmas.baadaye.
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@That was great as you were able to sample life in most of those states. I wanted to get a feel of it it but I could not see the pictures since you did not indicate the name in your user account in the Face book. Otherwise I know you have now tested the POWER of a DVS.
 
Hello forumites

Its been long since I last posted - shughuli mingi. We arrived in Lilitz - Lancaster in PA on 11th October (used BA 115K) applied for SSN on 14th - waiting. I can see everything is going on well with everybody. This place is damn different from ours - from infrastructure, culture, language (wanaongea kama machines), food, very few blacks here and also there is no social life -every body on his own. Anyway cathing up very quickly plus my daughter is catching up wonderfully!
 
Cogras

WAKAHU said:
@ forumites. I arived here Atlanta, Georgia 05 october applied 4 license+ social sameday, ssc arvd jana n license 2 day.av bin 2 alabama, mississippi, lousiana, texas, oklahoma, missouri, arksans,tennesse n back in georgia leo. Pls c my fotos on facebook. Heading back to kenya on 28th then tuje na family huku 4 xmas.baadaye.
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Hi Wakanu,

cogras for the success,i am also heading to antlanta in feb,could please enlighten me on the driving licence,should i apply for the international licence before i leave kenya or there is no need for an international driving licence?
 
Congratulations!

Congrats. forumist, I see everything is going on well.
success stories everywhere.
@ngugimuturi, its true life there is so different, every one mind his own bussiness.
@wakahu congra. I see it was so easy for you to get Driving licence and SNN.
How long did your snn take? Iam travelling on the 19th Nov, and plan to stay for only three weeks, then come
back home.Theres' a programm that I have to finish by April next year before finally heading for a long time stay. I will stay for less than six month but will need my snn to travel back.
@otherwise wanjeri, kamauz, nellima2 and others, just wish you luck in your quest for good things. God bless you.
 
olyn said:
Congrats. forumist, I see everything is going on well.
success stories everywhere.
@ngugimuturi, its true life there is so different, every one mind his own bussiness.
@wakahu congra. I see it was so easy for you to get Driving licence and SNN.
How long did your snn take? Iam travelling on the 19th Nov, and plan to stay for only three weeks, then come
back home.Theres' a programm that I have to finish by April next year before finally heading for a long time stay. I will stay for less than six month but will need my snn to travel back.
@otherwise wanjeri, kamauz, nellima2 and others, just wish you luck in your quest for good things. God bless you.
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@olyn

Thanks I hope you have now managed to get information on the procedure of the re-entry permit

@wakahu please give us information on the re-entry permit now that you are planning to come back
 
ssc , dl, greencard

@ forumites. hey all. poleni sana av been away from this site for a while. am in atlanta now.
First and foremost i left the airport and went straight to buy a fon. then i went to the drivers license place n renewed my licence. my georgia license had expired in may2011. as i told you ealrier i lived here in 1995 to 2000 when i went back to kenya for my kids "proper customs education" i then visited usa on and off until october 2006. since my license number was in the system, i got my license on the same day. i then went to the ss office where i had my old number reissued to me.i received my welcome to america letter on tuesday17th october and am waiting for my permanent card to enable me to leave for kenya as soon as it drops in my mail box.
anyone in kenya who can drive,has a license etc etc can only use it in the usa for 30days after which you have to sit for their exam and then after passing the computer based exam you do the practicals in their parking lot. if you pass, and its not complicated you then get ur license there and there.however when you do the practical exam, you have to obey all signs as the examiner rides with you. if you pull up to a stop sign, then you just have gotta stop, period. if you drive kenyan style, where you approach the stop sign, and just slow down, and then keep driving because you didnt see a "vehicle" then you flunk and have to repeat the exam.
for you to prepare for the drivng exam,request your host to mail you a hardcopy or please do visit online the respective states DMV website, eg: in my case Georgia you search for georgia department of motor vehicles rules and regulations.if you cant get it then email me on atgjuja@gmail.com and i can scan it and send it to you by email. i have a copy in kenya.
about work, it all depends on ones background. one may want to be employed in their areas of specialisation depending on your academics, or one may want to go to school or engage in biashara. if you were in a particualr trade in kenya,and you were good in it,then my suggestion is you carry it on over here and you may be surprised at how good you can get to be considering the kenyan business climate can be much tougher as our market in kenya is much much much smaller than the western markets.
am very lucky as to the fact that am in business in kenya and as all my family members(immediate) are in the usa, and ive lived here before, i got to continue with what i do in kenya.
finally, thought it can be nerve racking, keep your heads up and be positive. they do tell you that america this or that due to the recession, but believe you me ,you, with time,patience and good judgement will have a better time. and yes, EAST OR WEST HOME IS BEST(cant get over the cold weather for now) !!! ciao
 
Change Of Address

Hey guys i reached USA safely and smoothly sorry i dont have internet access yet, what should i do to change the address where i want my green card to be sent to? cuz the officer forgot to change in in my port of entry but when i applied for SSN i gave them my new address ...
 
WAKAHU said:
@ forumites. hey all. poleni sana av been away from this site for a while. am in atlanta now.
First and foremost i left the airport and went straight to buy a fon. then i went to the drivers license place n renewed my licence. my georgia license had expired in may2011. as i told you ealrier i lived here in 1995 to 2000 when i went back to kenya for my kids "proper customs education" i then visited usa on and off until october 2006. since my license number was in the system, i got my license on the same day. i then went to the ss office where i had my old number reissued to me.i received my welcome to america letter on tuesday17th october and am waiting for my permanent card to enable me to leave for kenya as soon as it drops in my mail box.
anyone in kenya who can drive,has a license etc etc can only use it in the usa for 30days after which you have to sit for their exam and then after passing the computer based exam you do the practicals in their parking lot. if you pass, and its not complicated you then get ur license there and there.however when you do the practical exam, you have to obey all signs as the examiner rides with you. if you pull up to a stop sign, then you just have gotta stop, period. if you drive kenyan style, where you approach the stop sign, and just slow down, and then keep driving because you didnt see a "vehicle" then you flunk and have to repeat the exam.
for you to prepare for the drivng exam,request your host to mail you a hardcopy or please do visit online the respective states DMV website, eg: in my case Georgia you search for georgia department of motor vehicles rules and regulations.if you cant get it then email me on atgjuja@gmail.com and i can scan it and send it to you by email. i have a copy in kenya.
about work, it all depends on ones background. one may want to be employed in their areas of specialisation depending on your academics, or one may want to go to school or engage in biashara. if you were in a particualr trade in kenya,and you were good in it,then my suggestion is you carry it on over here and you may be surprised at how good you can get to be considering the kenyan business climate can be much tougher as our market in kenya is much much much smaller than the western markets.
am very lucky as to the fact that am in business in kenya and as all my family members(immediate) are in the usa, and ive lived here before, i got to continue with what i do in kenya.
finally, thought it can be nerve racking, keep your heads up and be positive. they do tell you that america this or that due to the recession, but believe you me ,you, with time,patience and good judgement will have a better time. and yes, EAST OR WEST HOME IS BEST(cant get over the cold weather for now) !!! ciao
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Thanks Wakanu,this is very informative i gaze i will need a copy to be practicing during the holidays before my travel.I think you are very fortunate you don't have much stress in settling down.All the best
 
temporary

4 those not rdy 2 relocate permanently, apply 4 a re entry permit as well as a temporary travel permit I 131 - which is isssued by USCIS & enables u 2 not only travel back & forth without ur kenyan pasport but enables u 2 enter some EU countries without a visa! i rtn home(kenya) in a few days, baridi imenishinda, heri kwetu, malindi, nitarudi mwakani.
 
scared

WAKAHU,you are scaring us even before we decide to travell,baridi imekua kali ama ni aje,am travelling on 28th Nov, going to baton rouge Louisiana,i understand Louisiana is not very cold, i hate the cold weather.:confused:
 
Re-entry permit

Wakahu, when are you coming back home.Iam leaving kenya on 19th Nov for South Carolina. Thats my destination. I only want to spend three weeks na kurudi home. Do you think I still need a re-entry permit or temporary travel permit- the form 1 131? When I arrive, will try find out but lam worried of time factor.
Baridi, no way, you will be forced to get used to. Thats why I changed my destination from Buffalo NY to South Carolina. UKO HAKUNA SNOW! Iam planning to enroll back in school immediately.
will box you later!
 
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WAKAHU said:
4 those not rdy 2 relocate permanently, apply 4 a re entry permit as well as a temporary travel permit I 131 - which is isssued by USCIS & enables u 2 not only travel back & forth without ur kenyan pasport but enables u 2 enter some EU countries without a visa! i rtn home(kenya) in a few days, baridi imenishinda, heri kwetu, malindi, nitarudi mwakani.
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@wakahu
How soon is one allowed to apply for re-entry permit after arrival in that place? And it is good you went to scout on the happenings that side. We appreciate the information you have given
 
Wanjeri said:
@wakahu
How soon is one allowed to apply for re-entry permit after arrival in that place? And it is good you went to scout on the happenings that side. We appreciate the information you have given
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@forumites
re entry is for those who may want to stay in kenya au elsewhere for 24 months or less. its renewable for a max 3 time meaning you can be in out for 6 years straight after which you have to stay in the usa or loose your greencard.so its good for universty students/business people/or people who have to be in kenya for one reason or the other. i think by my understanding that you can apply even on the same day that you arrived and wait to get the documentation then once in you have your fingerprints taken you count about 45 to 60 days before you get it then leave.
but hey, go the the uscis website check it out then interpret it. all de best:cool:heri malindi:mad:
 
Leaving soon

@Mamaizoo, I thought you left long time. Iam leaving on 19th Nov by Ethiopian Airline.
If all goes well I hope to come back on 17th December. I have not been clearded by my organisation.they didn't want to let me go, but they have finally accepted, now my pension when I come back Lo! otherwise all plans are set.
@Wakahu, when do you intend to come back? have you gotten the ssn and how lond did it take you.
I plan to be there for only three weeks, Iam concern if I would have recieved the ssn or driving Licence by then. Iam also planning to apply for a re-entry permit just incase I overstay in kenya.
Other forumist wish you luck.
 
olyn said:
@Mamaizoo, I thought you left long time. Iam leaving on 19th Nov by Ethiopian Airline.
If all goes well I hope to come back on 17th December. I have not been clearded by my organisation.they didn't want to let me go, but they have finally accepted, now my pension when I come back Lo! otherwise all plans are set.
@Wakahu, when do you intend to come back? have you gotten the ssn and how lond did it take you.
I plan to be there for only three weeks, Iam concern if I would have recieved the ssn or driving Licence by then. Iam also planning to apply for a re-entry permit just incase I overstay in kenya.
Other forumist wish you luck.
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@olyn
Emirate is charging 971.80$ special one way to CA. how fair is it. Havent booked yet but intends to book it.
 
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