Great stuff. ThanksGuys I ran into this very informative blog; I think it has some interesting pointers:
http://www.thearchitect.co.uk/weblog/archives/2008/08/experiences_relocating_to_usa.html
Until later
Dv 2013 kenyan selectees report here!!!!
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Sm1smom
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Be very careful purchasing used cars from classified ads, the owners are not likely to disclose to you the issues/problems they're experiencing with the car, and if they do, they're likely to sugar-coat it for you.
At the same time, don't fall into the trap of trying to 'live like the Joneses'. Live within your means. Buying a brand new vehicle is as good as throwing money away. New cars can depreciate by as much as 5-10% within a few days of driving off from the dealer's lot.
Visit the car dealers in the region where you live for used cars, you will get good deals and the car history. Plus car dealers most often warranty the vehicles they sell, something you will not get in a FSBO from vehicles.
At the same time, don't fall into the trap of trying to 'live like the Joneses'. Live within your means. Buying a brand new vehicle is as good as throwing money away. New cars can depreciate by as much as 5-10% within a few days of driving off from the dealer's lot.
Visit the car dealers in the region where you live for used cars, you will get good deals and the car history. Plus car dealers most often warranty the vehicles they sell, something you will not get in a FSBO from vehicles.
Sm1smom
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The possibility of successfully applying and being granted a non-immigrant visa are pretty slim for you. One of the questions any non-immigrant applicant is required to answer in order to be granted the visa is 'demonstration of intent to immigrate'. By sending in your forms to KCC indicating an intention to pursue the DV Visa, you are no longer a good candidate for a non-immigrant visa. If you answer 'No' to that question, you will jeopardize the DV visa itself because you will be considered to have lied.
On the other hand, since the trip is business related, what is the possibility your organization applying for this visa on your behalf? This may convince the CO to give you the benefit of the doubt and grant the non-immigrant visa, even while your DV application is already in the system.
The question you have to answer to yourself is which is more important to you. The job you currently have and the opportunity to make a brief visit to the US or the endless possibility the success of the DV visa (GC) represents - the doors the GC are likely to open for you. Do you really have to attend the Annual Leadership summit? The choices are yours and yours alone.
Good luck.
Sm1smom keep the Tips coming and thanks for your info. Tell us more about that land we are yet to come and join you very very soon especially school for young ones
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please settle fast in wyoming so that yu can take me to visit yellow stone national park...
ANXIETY CURIOSITY SNOOPING AROUND and HAVING THAT INTEREST you know! Cant wait for that time Papasan, Can't wait. Sometimes i go against the Lords word that says "Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him..........." Oh yes, I Will invite you to come and watch the Geysers erupt lol
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i never met Jarmsbi but trust me he has exaggerated the whole thing it was not that painful imagin they take half of normal syringe blood and again the worst thing you can talk about is the pain but not so much as potrayed
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Sorry guys for taking so long to post the experience guys,nothing extra ordinary out of what WANKIN MASTER WROTE,but dont be alarmed guys just know that you have to pray much that you dont have TB because its the worst thing that can happen to you.The treatment takes 6 moths and you have to take another one year to apply for your visa.together with my wife we paid a total of Ksh 38,000 and got 3 injections each,mildly painful and that was it.now waiting or the interview next Thursday.
Sorry guys for taking so long to post the experience guys,nothing extra ordinary out of what WANKIN MASTER WROTE,but dont be alarmed guys just know that you have to pray much that you dont have TB because its the worst thing that can happen to you.The treatment takes 6 moths and you have to take another one year to apply for your visa.together with my wife we paid a total of Ksh 38,000 and got 3 injections each,mildly painful and that was it.now waiting or the interview next Thursday.
Sm1smom
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US is a land of opportunities like people have always said. It's a place that can either make or break you, you decide what you want it to do for you. Some immigrants come with the erroneous impression that all their problems will get solved once they come into the country. Some of the things that will serve one in good stead includes hard work, and being smart. Identify opportunities and go after them.
The schools are great (well, there are both 'good' and 'bad' schools - not bad in the sense that we know in Africa though). The schools for younger children (elementary, middle and high school) is done on a catchment basis. Children can only attend the schools within their home zones, extenuating circumstances however sometimes allows a kid in zone A to attend schools meant for zone B or C kids. This relates to public schools only - you may put your kids in private schools if you so desire. The schools provide the needed text books, parents only provide the writing materials. Most schools have lunch programs that kids can take part in.
A kid's grade level usually depends on the kid's age - in Africa we tend to send our kids to school early. It does not matter what grade your kid is currently back in Africa, when you arrive, they will be placed in classes corresponding to their individual ages. Make good use of the opportunities you have to relate with your kid's teachers. The teachers always welcome that.
Be very careful with the use of credit cards! Many immigrants (and non immigrants) have fallen into the trap of 'easy money' that credit cards sometimes represent. Using credit cards is a great way of building credit history. The only thing I advice people to do is to ensure they do not carry balances on their cards. A person with a debt of $5,000.00 on a credit may be lulled into thinking making the monthly 'minimum payment' of $30 - $40 is a good deal. I tell you, it is not! Whatever balance you carry on those cards will keep earning interests, and after a while you will realize that even though you're making the suggested payment, this balance is hardly going down. If use credit cards for things like grocery and other minor shopping (which I personally find convenient as I hate carrying cash), be sure to pay off everything at the end of the month.
Rachel1812
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Sorry for breaking into your thread like this, but I can't help making comments / questions to Sm1smom, as their post are so insightful.
I understand that in order to build the infamous credit history, one must use credit cards, but is this mandatory?I'm not really into credict cards,would say better,i don't like them at all.So,what's the deal?Can i use debit cards and build up credit history from them?
Please Sm1smom,keep on posting your practical and realistic US hints,really appreciate them.
Regards.
I understand that in order to build the infamous credit history, one must use credit cards, but is this mandatory?I'm not really into credict cards,would say better,i don't like them at all.So,what's the deal?Can i use debit cards and build up credit history from them?
Please Sm1smom,keep on posting your practical and realistic US hints,really appreciate them.
Regards.
Sm1smom
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Unfortunately, you can't build a credit history by using debit cards, you just have to use credit cards and ensure you're making your payments on time in order to build a good credit history. The alternative means of building a credit history that I'm aware of is through major investments such as via mortgage payments (when you purchase a house) or when you buy a car using bank loans. But then the possibility of getting a bank loan without a credit history is almost none. So it's back to square one - which is credit cards.
Rachel1812
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Thanks Sm1smom.
It looks like that's how things works and no way,you can't have a life over there without credit cards.Too bad,because they are a permanent temptation to do exactly the opposite of living within your means.We'll have to be disciplined to avoid being max out and broke.
It looks like that's how things works and no way,you can't have a life over there without credit cards.Too bad,because they are a permanent temptation to do exactly the opposite of living within your means.We'll have to be disciplined to avoid being max out and broke.
wow wow wow this is nice. i must say it needs discipline with those credit cards. I am very greatful for the info
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Really!!!!!!!!!!! im getting mine soon!!!!! Obeez, where are you? the last 3 baboons getting their 2nl soon
Really!!!!!!!!!!! im getting mine soon!!!!! Obeez, where are you? the last 3 baboons getting their 2nl soon
Obeez has gone missing since yesterday........... thats odd maybe Obeez way of lining up the baboons the other way round is really working.
How?i dont think so. 59** or 59k?details pls
59721. I was shocked 2
Is is he/ she 2013AF ama 2012.... is it really real...... , hopefully we getting too ours. How is everybody? last week was really tight at work, was barely online. Congs Nes for passing medicals, we cant wait for you to pickup your visa that was already assigned to you cause it yours in Jesus name. With you in prayers on thursday.,.. who else has got their 2 NL...... who is going next? When is Wank heading to Li.... have a blessed sunday