Dv 2013 kenyan selectees report here!!!!

[frank80]

enquiry

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all Kenyans who were selected for this year's program. We thank God for giving us this opportunity to explore what America has in store for us....we are optimistic despite all the challenges that we are going to face, uncertainty, and fear for the unknown will come to pass.
We kindly ask other previous winners to help us in answering some queries that we may have concerning green card
GOD BLESS YOU! GOD BLESS KENYA!!!

thanks for the opportunity. i happen to be one of the winners of the 2013 DV lottery. i'm from Ghana and would like to make some few enquiries.

1. i wasn't married when i applied. i am married now and would want to add her to it. hope that wouldn't be a problem?
2. my wife is pregnant now is is due in November. what happens to the unborn child and when can i include him?
3. finally, question 39 of the DS 230 part II form is asking for the name of the petitioner. who is the petitioner?

thank you.

 

[Obeezyb]

thanks for the opportunity. i happen to be one of the winners of the 2013 DV lottery. i'm from Ghana and would like to make some few enquiries.

1. i wasn't married when i applied. i am married now and would want to add her to it. hope that wouldn't be a problem?
2. my wife is pregnant now is is due in November. what happens to the unborn child and when can i include him?
3. finally, question 39 of the DS 230 part II form is asking for the name of the petitioner. who is the petitioner?

thank you.

Welcome to the club & congrats...now where were we???

1)If the marriage is genuine,then there's nothing to worry about(pointer;search for threads that contain married couple interviews just to give u a taste of what to expect interview-wise).She also needs to fill a DS 230 form since she is a derivative.

2)Post ur CN so that at least we can approximate ur interview date;if the child is born b4 the visa grant,he/she will be processed as another addition to ur family;if granted ur visa b4 Nov,then he/she still is a possibility...

3)Given that u r the DV winner,that makes u the petitioner.

 

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Kenweed,
Thanks alot, we appreciate every single help... bless you. I dont know how to put signature but can tell alittle about us ( Me, hubby and our 2 kids), we applied last year 2011 end of october, dont remember exactly what date... on 6th May, we checked and we were among the selected, thank God!! 19th May we sent our docs, at one point we emailed KCC and they replied that they received our docs and under process. Our CN is 2013AF00065***. Another quiz, is affidavit valid or we should just give up, can you advice of any acredible lawyer? have you heard of anyone who has used affidavit with no complications? Thanks

I would want to believe that all certified Kenyan lawyers are credible, since apart from medicals and where to take passport size (2X2) photos the American embassy hasn't advised dv winners about a specific lawyer.on my case i will have to do several affidavits but i wanted to inquire whether those who have filled police conduct form can specify the order by which the name appears on the certificate of good conduct.

 

[frank80]

Enquiry

Welcome to the club & congrats...now where were we???

1)If the marriage is genuine,then there's nothing to worry about(pointer;search for threads that contain married couple interviews just to give u a taste of what to expect interview-wise).She also needs to fill a DS 230 form since she is a derivative.

2)Post ur CN so that at least we can approximate ur interview date;if the child is born b4 the visa grant,he/she will be processed as another addition to ur family;if granted ur visa b4 Nov,then he/she still is a possibility...

3)Given that u r the DV winner,that makes u the petitioner.

thanks for ur quick response. my CN number is 2013AF00022XXX. when will my interview possibly be?

 

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thanks for ur quick response. my CN number is 2013AF00022XXX. when will my interview possibly be?

Your interview date could possibly be January 2013 going by last years bulletin http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_5630.html

 

[Henrica80]

I would want to believe that all certified Kenyan lawyers are credible, since apart from medicals and where to take passport size (2X2) photos the American embassy hasn't advised dv winners about a specific lawyer.on my case i will have to do several affidavits but i wanted to inquire whether those who have filled police conduct form can specify the order by which the name appears on the certificate of good conduct.

PAPASAN,
Thanks, i hope they will accept our affidavits, i have old affidavit that i did in 2002, with same reasons, i was applying visa and since my pp and kcse certs didnt match , i mean surnames hence had to use affidavit but it wasnt US embassy, so it could be different. Im wondering when my interview will be, cause im planning on travelling back home in december, then i could get another affidavit before my interview, but if my interview will come before then then i have to have a plan B of traveling back home before dec.... but by last years visa bulletin our interview will be somewhere next year july-august but we never know... all in all. all the best to all us..... Blessings

 

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I am more than ready to help where i can about the process up to the interview time. Post them and also guys go through the Kenya forum 2011,2012,Nigeria 2011, 2012,Ghana 2011 and 2012 there is a lot info there to be used and i think most ans will be there but if you got a unique case/question just post it.

I wanted to ask what if KCC send you 2nd NL to a wrong address, what will happen to your visa interview date , is it a must to carry the 2nd NL even when you know that your no. is current?

 

[Obeezyb]

I wanted to ask what if KCC send you 2nd NL to a wrong address, what will happen to your visa interview date , is it a must to carry the 2nd NL even when you know that your no. is current?

KCC ceased with paperwork last year if I'm not wrong thus all info will be via the web no wonder they insist that u retain ur confirmation number so that you can be checking on any updates to ur profile.

 

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This forum is soooo quite compared to previous years .....we need to liven it up!

 

[Ajiry]

KCC Confirmation

KCC has confirm that they have received my DV2013 application forms.

 

[Obeezyb]

This forum is soooo quite compared to previous years .....we need to liven it up!

How about I commence a discussion & everyone can throw in their 2cents???

Here we go;what's your take on the Oct 1st selectees(if at all it happens)?

 

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How about I commence a discussion & everyone can throw in their 2cents???

Here we go;what's your take on the Oct 1st selectees(if at all it happens)?

Am not an optimist but i really doubt it will ever happen...

 

[Obeezyb]

Am not an optimist but i really doubt it will ever happen...

Justification???

Given the way the numbers have been moving,I could be current probably in April/May even with my high CN.I've heard of cases of people with CNs past 90,000 securing interview slots.

Usually they would be slotted for September but given that processing is faster and/or selectees response is low given that their wont be any physical notification letter in ur mailbox and thus the low turnout;it could form a basis for the 2nd selection.

 

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Justification???

Given the way the numbers have been moving,I could be current probably in April/May even with my high CN.I've heard of cases of people with CNs past 90,000 securing interview slots.

Usually they would be slotted for September but given that processing is faster and/or selectees response is low given that their wont be any physical notification letter in ur mailbox and thus the low turnout;it could form a basis for the 2nd selection.

I think you are right i have been going through other forums and there are higher CN than yours, so you need not to worry about securing an interview..Also since 2nd NL will be through the mail then i support you on that, lets wait for the first and second visa bulletin so that we can have a rough idea on how its gonna be. Its a long wait but worth it,. Are you in Nairobi? just curious.

 

[Obeezyb]

I think you are right i have been going through other forums and there are higher CN than yours, so you need not to worry about securing an interview..Also since 2nd NL will be through the mail then i support you on that, lets wait for the first and second visa bulletin so that we can have a rough idea on how its gonna be. Its a long wait but worth it,. Are you in Nairobi? just curious.

I am yet to see a higher CN than mine yet I do know they exist(Imagine being the 105,628th person to be selected,what r the odds of being current!!!)which other forums are out there,I've been to nairaland which is very active & another which was barely active;if u would,send me the links

Truth be told,this DV win is really destabilizing;just to think I was adjusting to life in this nairobi of ours,making plans for the future with the thought of winning the DV being a very distant thought(I did apply on 4.11.2011_2nd last day Kenyan style at around 1600hrs just before I called it a day @ the office).Actually my pic wasnt 2 specifications,mailed it to my sis,was done with it in like 2 minutes,proceeded with the application;asked her to apply,she wasnt interested,pessimistic about life in the US )

Now i have to save up/make more so as to have kedo like 300k so as to enable us (better half& I) land there not counting you'll need cash to survive over there b4 securing employment..all this on my meagre earnings

Long w8 indeed,next year April(if then I'll be current is like 10 months out)Initially,I'd thought that a low CN would have been gr8 since I would hv been done by this year but given my finances,God knew best to give tihs CN so to be better prepped as we draw to the interview date..

Yea,I'm in Nrb as we speak,surfing on the office PC,corporate internet..awesome package

 

[dubai-b]

Hi

I am yet to see a higher CN than mine yet I do know they exist(Imagine being the 105,628th person to be selected,what r the odds of being current!!!)which other forums are out there,I've been to nairaland which is very active & another which was barely active;if u would,send me the links

Truth be told,this DV win is really destabilizing;just to think I was adjusting to life in this nairobi of ours,making plans for the future with the thought of winning the DV being a very distant thought(I did apply on 4.11.2011_2nd last day Kenyan style at around 1600hrs just before I called it a day @ the office).Actually my pic wasnt 2 specifications,mailed it to my sis,was done with it in like 2 minutes,proceeded with the application;asked her to apply,she wasnt interested,pessimistic about life in the US )

Now i have to save up/make more so as to have kedo like 300k so as to enable us (better half& I) land there not counting you'll need cash to survive over there b4 securing employment..all this on my meagre earnings

Long w8 indeed,next year April(if then I'll be current is like 10 months out)Initially,I'd thought that a low CN would have been gr8 since I would hv been done by this year but given my finances,God knew best to give tihs CN so to be better prepped as we draw to the interview date..

Yea,I'm in Nrb as we speak,surfing on the office PC,corporate internet..awesome package

The waiting and the anxiety of the interview can wreck you emotionally. Worse of all, if you have a family,living outside Kenya and now your supposed to relocate to the unknown. My 1cent advice take each step slowly with your eyes on the target. Good luck in your journey sir.

 

[Obeezyb]

The waiting and the anxiety of the interview can wreck you emotionally. Worse of all, if you have a family,living outside Kenya and now your supposed to relocate to the unknown. My 1cent advice take each step slowly with your eyes on the target. Good luck in your journey sir.

Appreciated

 

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I am yet to see a higher CN than mine yet I do know they exist(Imagine being the 105,628th person to be selected,what r the odds of being current!!!)which other forums are out there,I've been to nairaland which is very active & another which was barely active;if u would,send me the links

Truth be told,this DV win is really destabilizing;just to think I was adjusting to life in this nairobi of ours,making plans for the future with the thought of winning the DV being a very distant thought(I did apply on 4.11.2011_2nd last day Kenyan style at around 1600hrs just before I called it a day @ the office).Actually my pic wasnt 2 specifications,mailed it to my sis,was done with it in like 2 minutes,proceeded with the application;asked her to apply,she wasnt interested,pessimistic about life in the US )

Now i have to save up/make more so as to have kedo like 300k so as to enable us (better half& I) land there not counting you'll need cash to survive over there b4 securing employment..all this on my meagre earnings

Long w8 indeed,next year April(if then I'll be current is like 10 months out)Initially,I'd thought that a low CN would have been gr8 since I would hv been done by this year but given my finances,God knew best to give tihs CN so to be better prepped as we draw to the interview date..

Yea,I'm in Nrb as we speak,surfing on the office PC,corporate internet..awesome package

Definitely this DV this is destabilising, this was my 2nd attempt i sent my application in the 2nd week of Feb, and forgot about it never thought about it until i checked and my life's plan changed. It hadn't sink now... i have to change so many things though i still have plan B just incase i happen not to go..but definitely life in US is better and of course more opportunities compared to Kenya.
But if had a well paying job, and a brighter future in Kenya i would really reconsider going , maybe dubai-b can give us more insight on that..
My number should be current in January going by last years bulletin, like 6 months away but unlike when i applied for the lottery , i cant help but keep on thinking about the unknown future, how life is gonna be like, how to start all over again, but what encourages me most is God chose me out of a million applicants..
But lets keep encouraging each other and all will be well..
Obeez u can read Kenyan forums here for the previous years and i tell all questions are answered...
Obeez..wedding lini utuinvite..tukunywe pombe na pilau..
I will marry in the states, Kenyan ladies hatujapelekana poa sana...
so am not worried at all....

 

[Obeezyb]

Definitely this DV this is destabilising, this was my 2nd attempt i sent my application in the 2nd week of Feb, and forgot about it never thought about it until i checked and my life's plan changed. It hadn't sink now... i have to change so many things though i still have plan B just incase i happen not to go..but definitely life in US is better and of course more opportunities compared to Kenya.
But if had a well paying job, and a brighter future in Kenya i would really reconsider going , maybe dubai-b can give us more insight on that..
My number should be current in January going by last years bulletin, like 6 months away but unlike when i applied for the lottery , i cant help but keep on thinking about the unknown future, how life is gonna be like, how to start all over again, but what encourages me most is God chose me out of a million applicants..
But lets keep encouraging each other and all will be well..
Obeez u can read Kenyan forums here for the previous years and i tell all questions are answered...
Obeez..wedding lini utuinvite..tukunywe pombe na pilau..
I will marry in the states, Kenyan ladies hatujapelekana poa sana...
so am not worried at all....

2nd week of Feb or 2nd week of Oct????

If ur interview were to be in Oct,would you be ready coz given the trends that I've mapped out (I do have the excel sheet if ur interested),the numbers r moving faster thus u might be on come Nov/Dec that's y I put mine from April since by June this year,all numbers were current.

I've been thru all the afro threads,I'm now approaching expert rank.come to think of it,I would never hv known that such a forum exists;b4,I used to just apply ,chk the results & move on_always on the last or the 2nd last dayI do remember walking in to a cybercafe @ Bruce Hse to apply on a new year's eve_then it was running from Nov 1 to Dec 31st_must hv been DV2003;the cyber was totally packed with everyone sending their application& the net was down,the site hanging,I got demoralized & returned homeThose days the megaryda still existed thus I thought tao's cybers' would be better than the mtaani ones ...shock).

From then,I must hv applied maybe twice in between,ffwd to 2012 & here I am;

The wedding will be civil,I cannot bankroll the white one for now & even if I did hv the cash,I would put the dough in my DV kitty(priority 1) since right now ni msoto & to think of the amounts I have to raise,nightmares.

If u do get ur visa B4 March,will u stay on to vote (if @ all it happens in March)??

Would u know how r Kenyans distributed in the US??I do know some of my high sch classmates r in Texas,never heard of others anywhere else..

 

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2nd week of Feb or 2nd week of Oct????

If ur interview were to be in Oct,would you be ready coz given the trends that I've mapped out (I do have the excel sheet if ur interested),the numbers r moving faster thus u might be on come Nov/Dec that's y I put mine from April since by June this year,all numbers were current.

I've been thru all the afro threads,I'm now approaching expert rank.come to think of it,I would never hv known that such a forum exists;b4,I used to just apply ,chk the results & move on_always on the last or the 2nd last dayI do remember walking in to a cybercafe @ Bruce Hse to apply on a new year's eve_then it was running from Nov 1 to Dec 31st_must hv been DV2003;the cyber was totally packed with everyone sending their application& the net was down,the site hanging,I got demoralized & returned homeThose days the megaryda still existed thus I thought tao's cybers' would be better than the mtaani ones ...shock).

From then,I must hv applied maybe twice in between,ffwd to 2012 & here I am;

The wedding will be civil,I cannot bankroll the white one for now & even if I did hv the cash,I would put the dough in my DV kitty(priority 1) since right now ni msoto & to think of the amounts I have to raise,nightmares.

If u do get ur visa B4 March,will u stay on to vote (if @ all it happens in March)??

Would u know how r Kenyans distributed in the US??I do know some of my high sch classmates r in Texas,never heard of others anywhere else..

Sorry i meant 1st week of FEB , maze enyewe you are an expert, didnt realise that all numbers are current in June that means this year numbers will be moving pretty fast..obeez u seem to be on top of things.. wount mind the excel sheet
I guess i will be ready my only worry was the KCSE cert which i applied for a replacement early this month it will take two weeks to be ready precisely on 8/8/12. And by the way they only replace once and it will cost you 5k so if you have it keep it locked..
so i guess i will be ready after august..
I have a couple of relatives in US so i guess i will have a smooth landing, but would want to be up on my feet asap..