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Dv 2013 kenyan selectees report here!!!!

I second that Wanjeri, and may i take this opportunity to welcome you back to the forum. You guys were instrumental in our journey there earlier and it is always a pleasure to see a post from a senior member like you.
The DV is the only visa that serves as an equal in American visa system. It is the only program that has poor,rich,old,young etc and as the name suggests offers diversity to the system. We hope the proponents will be over ruled by views of the status quo supporters. Africans will be the biggest casualty as most of us don't have the capacity to send kids to american universities.

@dubai
We hope sanity will take its course and nothing much will change

You people have been doing a good job of encouraging each other. This is the only forum for DVS winners that you can get the very accurate information. The DVS journey is long and lonely if you don't have any source of information. The anxiety can have you make wrong decisions. But once you share your problems with the members, you get the right answers. For those preparing for the interviews they should know this is the only source for getting the correct information. Members are honest and when they don't have an answer they will say so. Even for those like us who have already settled we still visit the forum for one issue or the other because we don't have all the answers from interview preparation, travel arrangements , jobs,housing citizenship,college to other opportunities

I have seen very good answers from you people, Makiki ,Sm1smom,papasan and others on diverse issues.

Thanks all the contributors for keeping the members encouraged and prepared for the uncertainty with the Consular and settllement in the diaspora. Among others:

@dubai @Makiki @papasan @nickelly @sm1smom @misses @uganda1 @frank80 @Karendi @raevsky and many others.
Blsessings
AND you all
Karibu to the US
 
@dubai
travel arrangements , jobs,housing citizenship,college to other opportunities


@dubai @Makiki @papasan @nickelly @sm1smom @misses @uganda1 @frank80 @Karendi @raevsky and many others.
Blsessings
AND you all
Karibu to the US

Thanks I appreciate ,please enlighten us on the above issue some of us we dont know what to expect please.:)
 
Today's Encouragement

Ezra 10:4
Rise up; this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.
 
@dubai
We hope sanity will take its course and nothing much will change

You people have been doing a good job of encouraging each other. This is the only forum for DVS winners that you can get the very accurate information. The DVS journey is long and lonely if you don't have any source of information. The anxiety can have you make wrong decisions. But once you share your problems with the members, you get the right answers. For those preparing for the interviews they should know this is the only source for getting the correct information. Members are honest and when they don't have an answer they will say so. Even for those like us who have already settled we still visit the forum for one issue or the other because we don't have all the answers from interview preparation, travel arrangements , jobs,housing citizenship,college to other opportunities

I have seen very good answers from you people, Makiki ,Sm1smom,papasan and others on diverse issues.

Thanks all the contributors for keeping the members encouraged and prepared for the uncertainty with the Consular and settllement in the diaspora. Among others:

@dubai @Makiki @papasan @nickelly @sm1smom @misses @uganda1 @frank80 @Karendi @raevsky and many others.
Blsessings
AND you all
Karibu to the US

@ Wanjeri, thank you so much for your honesty. I have question that disturbs me always. Or am i just the one who observes this peculiar behaviour with our fellow country men in US! Are they so busy that when you enquire something, they take days, weeks or sometimes months to reply? When you check facebook wako active with postings 5min, 10mins ago. Why are the Kenyans in America very cold towards new immigrants?
I remember when i informed a so called "relative" i have won the Dv and need help with address and I-134, she replied with a very strong email saying she doesn't want anything that has legal ref in it. Apparently this is a person who resides in one of the most affluent areas of california and she has been there since 80s and her paperwork is in order.
We made a promise, me and my wife that we shall and will always do our best to help whoever wants help from us no matter what the situation or favour they need. Be blessed and thank you for your contribution.
 
@dubai
We hope sanity will take its course and nothing much will change

You people have been doing a good job of encouraging each other. This is the only forum for DVS winners that you can get the very accurate information. The DVS journey is long and lonely if you don't have any source of information. The anxiety can have you make wrong decisions. But once you share your problems with the members, you get the right answers. For those preparing for the interviews they should know this is the only source for getting the correct information. Members are honest and when they don't have an answer they will say so. Even for those like us who have already settled we still visit the forum for one issue or the other because we don't have all the answers from interview preparation, travel arrangements , jobs,housing citizenship,college to other opportunities

I have seen very good answers from you people, Makiki ,Sm1smom,papasan and others on diverse issues.

Thanks all the contributors for keeping the members encouraged and prepared for the uncertainty with the Consular and settllement in the diaspora. Among others:

@dubai @Makiki @papasan @nickelly @sm1smom @misses @uganda1 @frank80 @Karendi @raevsky and many others.
Blsessings
AND you all
Karibu to the US

Very encouraging indeed wanjeri we are very greatful to you too senior members of the forum for guiding us too..we shall forever be indebted to you, we hope that this information will go along way helping the DV2014 hoping thy are not the last..i would suggest we keep the forum alive even after moving to US and maybe plan for something bigger, we are one family and am proud of all us..ASante sana wanjeri Ubarikiwe wewe na familia..c u soon!!
 
@ Wanjeri, thank you so much for your honesty. I have question that disturbs me always. Or am i just the one who observes this peculiar behaviour with our fellow country men in US! Are they so busy that when you enquire something, they take days, weeks or sometimes months to reply? When you check facebook wako active with postings 5min, 10mins ago. Why are the Kenyans in America very cold towards new immigrants?
I remember when i informed a so called "relative" i have won the Dv and need help with address and I-134, she replied with a very strong email saying she doesn't want anything that has legal ref in it. Apparently this is a person who resides in one of the most affluent areas of california and she has been there since 80s and her paperwork is in order.
We made a promise, me and my wife that we shall and will always do our best to help whoever wants help from us no matter what the situation or favour they need. Be blessed and thank you for your contribution.

It happened to me i was to move to Texas but a very close relative was very economical with information..all i needed was physical address then..i approached another relative who took less than 5 mins to send me all the info i needed + affidavit of support (just in case i needed it) this prompted me to change my POE and as well my settlements plan..when things went on smoothly the relative is on my toes wanting to change my POE but NEVER! ever..its true that Kenyans are very cold to new immigrants but not all there are exceptions but not many..let this be a lesson to all of us and help our fellow country men and also Africans whenever we can, you will be amazed at how GOd will pour his blessings..
 
It happened to me i was to move to Texas but a very close relative was very economical with information..all i needed was physical address then..i approached another relative who took less than 5 mins to send me all the info i needed + affidavit of support (just in case i needed it) this prompted me to change my POE and as well my settlements plan..when things went on smoothly the relative is on my toes wanting to change my POE but NEVER! ever..its true that Kenyans are very cold to new immigrants but not all there are exceptions but not many..let this be a lesson to all of us and help our fellow country men and also Africans whenever we can, you will be amazed at how GOd will pour his blessings..
Thank you guys for all your sicerity and generosity of information.You are amazing and i pray for all of you to prosper beyond your expectations.This forum has personally enlightened and cleared my mind about life abroad.Many close friends and relatives had made me believe that life abroad is soo tough mpaka i never bothered trying.But thank God i discovered this forum.It has made wiser and though i was not selected for dv2014,Am not losing hope.Whatever options that will be available i will pursue my American dream.You guys are God sent and i know i have someone to count on.even if dv vanishes,i request you to keep the thread alive to help us on information regarding other options.@Shorrie and all others who were not selected for 2014,Do not worry and dont loose hope.Keep your mind open and i hope and believe a way will come up and we shall all testify For whatever God has kept for us shall never pass by us.Good luck to all going for interviews and dv 2014 winners.May you be blessed all the way!
 
Thank you guys for all your sicerity and generosity of information.You are amazing and i pray for all of you to prosper beyond your expectations.This forum has personally enlightened and cleared my mind about life abroad.Many close friends and relatives had made me believe that life abroad is soo tough mpaka i never bothered trying.But thank God i discovered this forum.It has made wiser and though i was not selected for dv2014,Am not losing hope.Whatever options that will be available i will pursue my American dream.You guys are God sent and i know i have someone to count on.even if dv vanishes,i request you to keep the thread alive to help us on information regarding other options.@Shorrie and all others who were not selected for 2014,Do not worry and dont loose hope.Keep your mind open and i hope and believe a way will come up and we shall all testify For whatever God has kept for us shall never pass by us.Good luck to all going for interviews and dv 2014 winners.May you be blessed all the way!

Don’t give up because no one gives you a pat on the back and no one encourages you. David said sometimes you have to encourage yourself in the Lord.
 
It happened to me i was to move to Texas but a very close relative was very economical with information..all i needed was physical address then..i approached another relative who took less than 5 mins to send me all the info i needed + affidavit of support (just in case i needed it) this prompted me to change my POE and as well my settlements plan..when things went on smoothly the relative is on my toes wanting to change my POE but NEVER! ever..its true that Kenyans are very cold to new immigrants but not all there are exceptions but not many..let this be a lesson to all of us and help our fellow country men and also Africans whenever we can, you will be amazed at how GOd will pour his blessings..

I faced the same problem although it was not a relative but i will always say God Knew that you will face hard times with your host, its good if you it is noticed early before you are stranded at the airport and nobody to pick you. Let the will of God prevail:)
 
Forum Members


Friend, God knows how to turn the hearts of people, and if He doesn't turn them, He can certainly move them out of the way. You have to remember that He is working behind the scenes on your behalf. He's got the right people, the right breaks, the right opportunities lined up for you. With God there are no disadvantages. You may have been through some bad breaks in life. You may have had some disappointments, but let me encourage you; don't stay on that page. There are new chapters up ahead. The Scripture talks about how God has recorded every day of our life before we were ever even born. That means there's a book already written with your life story in it, and it has a great ending! It's not over until God says it's over, so keep standing, keep believing, keep hoping because God has wonderful things in store for your future!
 
It happened to me i was to move to Texas but a very close relative was very economical with information..all i needed was physical address then..i approached another relative who took less than 5 mins to send me all the info i needed + affidavit of support (just in case i needed it) this prompted me to change my POE and as well my settlements plan..when things went on smoothly the relative is on my toes wanting to change my POE but NEVER! ever..its true that Kenyans are very cold to new immigrants but not all there are exceptions but not many..let this be a lesson to all of us and help our fellow country men and also Africans whenever we can, you will be amazed at how GOd will pour his blessings..

Papasan, thanks for highlighting your predicaments. Some folks there are very mean with info though not all, but i thank God we have the forum and google. All i can say is we can make this forum to last and rich with info. I suggest we make a pledge to stick together and who knows where this can lead to....An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity(Martin Luther King, Jr)
 
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Guys going for interview
"Every day you need to say, 'Father, thank You that You have the right people in my path, and I have favor with everyone that I meet.'" especially the CO:)
 
It happened to me i was to move to Texas but a very close relative was very economical with information..all i needed was physical address then..i approached another relative who took less than 5 mins to send me all the info i needed + affidavit of support (just in case i needed it) this prompted me to change my POE and as well my settlements plan..when things went on smoothly the relative is on my toes wanting to change my POE but NEVER! ever..its true that Kenyans are very cold to new immigrants but not all there are exceptions but not many..let this be a lesson to all of us and help our fellow country men and also Africans whenever we can, you will be amazed at how GOd will pour his blessings..

This reminds me of how my brother n his family suffered many years ago,he was to be hosted by my bro in law,they got to the airport there was no one to pick them,tried calling,phones went unanswered..they got stranded.they paid for a taxi to locate bro in law`s house,they got him relaxing comfortably in his house.they had to look for an apartment as quickly as possible n got the hell out of there!God connected him to pple(white guys) who helped him,gave him a car etc and God has really blessed him now.He now hosts new immigrants(friends) or visitors for as long as they want to stay in his hse...some relatives can be so bad,the best thing is to pray that God will make your enemies live long ndio ukibarikiwa wajionee kwa macho
 
This reminds me of how my brother n his family suffered many years ago,he was to be hosted by my bro in law,they got to the airport there was no one to pick them,tried calling,phones went unanswered..they got stranded.they paid for a taxi to locate bro in law`s house,they got him relaxing comfortably in his house.they had to look for an apartment as quickly as possible n got the hell out of there!God connected him to pple(white guys) who helped him,gave him a car etc and God has really blessed him now.He now hosts new immigrants(friends) or visitors for as long as they want to stay in his hse...some relatives can be so bad,the best thing is to pray that God will make your enemies live long ndio ukibarikiwa wajionee kwa macho

Challenges and difficulties in life makes you wiser. Personally i function well when challenged and under pressure. Sometimes God serves you dinner right infront of your enemies.
 
Forum Members


Friend, God knows how to turn the hearts of people, and if He doesn't turn them, He can certainly move them out of the way. You have to remember that He is working behind the scenes on your behalf. He's got the right people, the right breaks, the right opportunities lined up for you. With God there are no disadvantages. You may have been through some bad breaks in life. You may have had some disappointments, but let me encourage you; don't stay on that page. There are new chapters up ahead. The Scripture talks about how God has recorded every day of our life before we were ever even born. That means there's a book already written with your life story in it, and it has a great ending! It's not over until God says it's over, so keep standing, keep believing, keep hoping because God has wonderful things in store for your future!

Amen!
 
Me too and also for my daughter's this is one thing i wont miss in my hand luggage am also wondering if i can carry it as well.
Makiki
Why your interview was very early? If I check your CN 20XXX may be you could do your interview on AUG/Sept 2013.
Hivi hili swala la police, if you're not from the country of origin where are you going to have it?
 
I stand in support of immigration reform. With real reform, immigrant workers can come out of the shadows and speak out against low pay and abusive treatment. This is good for ALL workers. Many companies used to hire African Americans because they wanted to exploit them and pay them less money. Now they are doing it with immigrants. It was wrong then and it is wrong now.
 
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