pay day week it is! we can work something out!
Dv 2013 kenyan selectees report here!!!!
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pay day week it is! we can work something out!
LOL...u r hilarious
: Regions in the program AF - Africa / AS - Asia / EU - Europe / NA - North America / SA - South America and the CARIBBEAN / OC - Oceania.Cheers.
Our hearts & prayers go out to them.
If u made enough to last u a "life time",would u come back?
Hook me up...
Check yo mail brother.
wankinmaster
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AMEN
Yes! Yes! Yes! and yes. You told me that KENYA ni baba na mama.............AFRICA is the home for the BABA na MAMA(parents) How can you abandon your parents?
true but...
let me quote from the good book:Ephesians 5:31 "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh."
We can then transpose the verse into the DV context;much like Abraham.We r out to chart a new life & future
refer to the above.
Papas an,
1. Once you land you have to go to the SSN office to request it. You will receive within 2 weeks. There is sometimes confusion arising from Poe, as you check a box on paperwork requesting it. This is never fwd to the SSN office, so you do need to go to the local SSN office. You will need your paperwork from the POE and passport.
2. You will need to seat for a computer drivers education test before getting the drivers license. Once passed you can schedule the driving test .The drivers license is received within a week thereafter. You can still drive with a learner a permit while waiting to pass drivers test or waiting for the drivers license to be mailed.
3. In most places you cannot get employed without the green card and SSN.
You can request a state ID if not prepared to seat for the computer drivers test. This will suffice as ID, when applying for a job.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. It is advisable to visit the nearest SSN office and put in your application in person once you receive your GC. Usually, at the point of entry, they will ask you if you want them to apply for the SSN for you, and you will of course answer yes (like most newly landed immigrants have done in the past). But because of the huge bureaucratic practices involved with government offices, most immigrants end up waiting for a long time without receiving the SSN.
2. It depends on the individual involved. How quickly you're able to pass both the written and road tests (and vision exam) determines how soon you can be issued with a driver's license. Of course, this is also assuming you have a vehicle for the road test at your disposal. Your signature indicates Atlanta as your POE, this link provides more information regarding driver's license in Georgia:
http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/Dldata.aspx?con=1740871758&ty=dl
3. Technically, the answer is No! You need your GC in order to apply for a SSN which you need to apply for employment.
2. It depends on the individual involved. How quickly you're able to pass both the written and road tests (and vision exam) determines how soon you can be issued with a driver's license. Of course, this is also assuming you have a vehicle for the road test at your disposal. Your signature indicates Atlanta as your POE, this link provides more information regarding driver's license in Georgia:
http://www.dds.ga.gov/drivers/Dldata.aspx?con=1740871758&ty=dl
3. Technically, the answer is No! You need your GC in order to apply for a SSN which you need to apply for employment.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Well, the fact of the matter is there are no guarantees in life. yes, it's possible to continue along your current line of employment, but it's most likely not going to be automatic. It may take a while to get back along that line, you may have to apply your current skills to some other form of employment if you do not wish to become a burden/charge on your hosts.
If you're in the nursing profession and are desirous of continuing along that line, you will no doubt have to enroll an in academic institution to ensure that your training is at par within that profession, and yes, you will pay tuition and other fees for that. (Only Elementary, Junior High and High Schools are tuition free). You will not likely get employed as a nurse based on your current education and experience. Doctors and a couple of other professions go through the same process, I believe.
Doing odd jobs in order to make ends meet while trying to re-establish yourself is not a bad way to start in my opinion. (Again, this is my personal opinion). Oh yes, I flipped burgers when I initially moved to Europe to get started. I also worked as a Telemarketer when I first arrived in North America. I hated both jobs with a passion, but they paid my bills and enabled me to get started. They enabled me to independently establish myself (I didn't have any host family/friends to stay with). I know of an engineer that worked as a discount stores sales person (don't be deceived by the fancy title, it was a door to door sales job ), pilots who worked as cab drivers and so on when they first arrived and are at the top of their original professions as of today.
If you're in the nursing profession and are desirous of continuing along that line, you will no doubt have to enroll an in academic institution to ensure that your training is at par within that profession, and yes, you will pay tuition and other fees for that. (Only Elementary, Junior High and High Schools are tuition free). You will not likely get employed as a nurse based on your current education and experience. Doctors and a couple of other professions go through the same process, I believe.
Doing odd jobs in order to make ends meet while trying to re-establish yourself is not a bad way to start in my opinion. (Again, this is my personal opinion). Oh yes, I flipped burgers
when I initially moved to Europe to get started. I also worked as a Telemarketer when I first arrived in North America. I hated both jobs with a passion, but they paid my bills and enabled me to get started. They enabled me to independently establish myself (I didn't have any host family/friends to stay with). I know of an engineer that worked as a discount stores sales person (don't be deceived by the fancy title, it was a door to door sales job ), pilots who worked as cab drivers and so on when they first arrived and are at the top of their original professions as of today. Originally Posted by catchme
Thanks a lot SM1smom. I really appreciate all the help you are providing here. About jobs, please shade some light on this area, what are the chances that one will continue in their line of work? I have heard that most people pay tuition for nursing and well, they do nursing jobs, while others end up doing odd jobs ( u know, flipping burgers), work in stores etc.
Originally Posted by PAPASAN
wanted to ask the experts..
1. how long does it take to get the SSN , do i need to go and apply myself or i have to wait for it??
2. How long does it take to get a drivers license??
3. can you get employed before you get you green card??
My Take:-I am very grateful you took the time out of your busy schedule to address questions from the house.
"you may have to apply your current skills to some other form of employment if you do not wish to become a burden/charge on your hosts. "
To maintain the friendship and respect i think it will be better if one does those odd jobs to help her/his host in buying groceries as Minto64 said early and again to move out almost immediately. Heshima jamani. Thank you once more Sm1smom you are GREAT! I appreciate the time you give the House. MaKiki
Thanks a lot SM1smom. I really appreciate all the help you are providing here. About jobs, please shade some light on this area, what are the chances that one will continue in their line of work? I have heard that most people pay tuition for nursing and well, they do nursing jobs, while others end up doing odd jobs ( u know, flipping burgers), work in stores etc.
Well, the fact of the matter is there are no guarantees in life. yes, it's possible to continue along your current line of employment, but it's most likely not going to be automatic. It may take a while to get back along that line, you may have to apply your current skills to some other form of employment if you do not wish to become a burden/charge on your hosts.
If you're in the nursing profession and are desirous of continuing along that line, you will no doubt have to enroll an in academic institution to ensure that your training is at par within that profession, and yes, you will pay tuition and other fees for that. (Only Elementary, Junior High and High Schools are tuition free). You will not likely get employed as a nurse based on your current education and experience. Doctors and a couple of other professions go through the same process, I believe.
Doing odd jobs in order to make ends meet while trying to re-establish yourself is not a bad way to start in my opinion. (Again, this is my personal opinion). Oh yes, I flipped burgers
Originally Posted by PAPASAN
wanted to ask the experts..
1. how long does it take to get the SSN , do i need to go and apply myself or i have to wait for it??
2. How long does it take to get a drivers license??
3. can you get employed before you get you green card??
My Take:-I am very grateful you took the time out of your busy schedule to address questions from the house.
"you may have to apply your current skills to some other form of employment if you do not wish to become a burden/charge on your hosts. "
To maintain the friendship and respect i think it will be better if one does those odd jobs to help her/his host in buying groceries as Minto64 said early and again to move out almost immediately. Heshima jamani. Thank you once more Sm1smom you are GREAT! I appreciate the time you give the House. MaKiki
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hi
Can't be said better than this......you start small with a goal in mind. A humble beginning brings a happy ending. Talk less and listen more, and you live the dream.
Well, the fact of the matter is there are no guarantees in life. yes, it's possible to continue along your current line of employment, but it's most likely not going to be automatic. It may take a while to get back along that line, you may have to apply your current skills to some other form of employment if you do not wish to become a burden/charge on your hosts.
If you're in the nursing profession and are desirous of continuing along that line, you will no doubt have to enroll an in academic institution to ensure that your training is at par within that profession, and yes, you will pay tuition and other fees for that. (Only Elementary, Junior High and High Schools are tuition free). You will not likely get employed as a nurse based on your current education and experience. Doctors and a couple of other professions go through the same process, I believe.
Doing odd jobs in order to make ends meet while trying to re-establish yourself is not a bad way to start in my opinion. (Again, this is my personal opinion). Oh yes, I flipped burgers
Can't be said better than this......you start small with a goal in mind. A humble beginning brings a happy ending. Talk less and listen more, and you live the dream.
Interview tomorrow at american embassy nairobi,kenya...6:30am
Thank you guys especially Wankin master Ash, Catchme and the rest for your prayers and encouragement,Tomorrow is the day..that the lord has made for me to go pick my visa!!i have a strong feeling that all is going to be well.Guys iam sorry have been offline for quite a long period of time i have had problems accessing net of late but thanks to Donmisty,dude been allowing me to access net he knws what i mean!!so the smart guys in suit i meet tomorrow my anser will be my AOS is from our homeboy Barrack himself so they should take a hike to hell and back on foot!!!!lol,i will see you guys again tomorrow plase keep me in your prayers and i belive we are gonna come out of this together stronger!!!!!
Thank you guys especially Wankin master Ash, Catchme and the rest for your prayers and encouragement,Tomorrow is the day..that the lord has made for me to go pick my visa!!i have a strong feeling that all is going to be well.Guys iam sorry have been offline for quite a long period of time i have had problems accessing net of late but thanks to Donmisty,dude been allowing me to access net he knws what i mean!!so the smart guys in suit i meet tomorrow my anser will be my AOS is from our homeboy Barrack himself so they should take a hike to hell and back on foot!!!!lol,i will see you guys again tomorrow plase keep me in your prayers and i belive we are gonna come out of this together stronger!!!!!
Well, the fact of the matter is there are no guarantees in life. yes, it's possible to continue along your current line of employment, but it's most likely not going to be automatic. It may take a while to get back along that line, you may have to apply your current skills to some other form of employment if you do not wish to become a burden/charge on your hosts.
If you're in the nursing profession and are desirous of continuing along that line, you will no doubt have to enroll an in academic institution to ensure that your training is at par within that profession, and yes, you will pay tuition and other fees for that. (Only Elementary, Junior High and High Schools are tuition free). You will not likely get employed as a nurse based on your current education and experience. Doctors and a couple of other professions go through the same process, I believe.
Doing odd jobs in order to make ends meet while trying to re-establish yourself is not a bad way to start in my opinion. (Again, this is my personal opinion). Oh yes, I flipped burgers
Thanks again for addressing our concerns. Dubai too thanks a lot. It makes a lot of sense to do those small jobs in the beginning but i have also read something from someone who has settled already that we get desperate and rush for whatever is available and we end up getting stuck. You know, like we fail to make it back to our professions. I do feel for the pilot and the engineer, geez man if a pilot did cabs then this accountant is gonna do burgers for sho. lol.
My idea of humble beginning would be to do the smallest job in my profession and then grow little by little. I think its much harder to start in another line and then make it back. Well, i guess am gonna have to pray about it.
Good luck brother. We'll be praying for sho, and don't pull a Wankin on us boy.