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Dv 2013 kenyan selectees report here!!!!

THIS DV THING!!..I tend to think its very torturous..why? because you cant plan especially if you have decided that you gonna go for it..the worst part is to wait for the appointment and much worse if you are put under AP..guys with lower cases are lucky coz they get to know their fate soonest..anyway have a lovely day forumites

Lovely day to you too my brother...I feel you, for me its more like testing the depth of water with two feet but God will not allow me to sink.
You are not alone in this (only you are the expressive one) the wait is crazy, being on AP - yaani got no words for that and also after you get the visa, its still anxiety as you start the new life, but we shall make it!!
Got no choice but to make it...you are counting days now :cool:
 
Be Encouraged

Cant believe what am reading. There is no move that is easy...Even relocating from one kenyan city to another...(like moving from nairobi to meru) is never easy. You know no one and have to start making friends and figuring things out. So we know moving to US is not going to be easy. But that should not paint a grim picture to us. I hope this can help. google craiglist.org for the state you re going to will find jobs, houses, apartments, cars and much more. :D
 
Hi all,

I'm not sure why members are taking issue with Mombasa_guy's contribution. This forum is about sharing experiences, not just in applying for the GC, but also in life in the US. Not all experiences will be good, some people will fail to get the DV, we still want to hear about it, so it helps those of us still waiting to prepare better. Similarly, even for those that make it to the US, some will struggle, and we also want to know about it, so we can be realistic in our plans.

He is giving examples of what is actually happening on the ground, and I've seen this to be true. Its absolutely true that when you go to the US you can succeed and its great to know what people have done to achieve that, but it is equally true that the dream can turn out to be a nightmare and its great that he is pointing this out. And he is giving you pointers from his personal experience and what he has seen happening to people around him over the years. For instance, he suggests that instead of focusing on getting the CNA (which for most of us, is not a field we are currently involved in), consider starting to apply now to get into uni for a US degree in your currently field. For those with degrees already, maybe a post-graduate diploma may be sufficient.

Its not that your degree is inferior, but the US employer doesn't know enough about it to trust that you have the training he/she requires, so they will prioritise the US degree job applicants. But if you have the US academic documentation as well, you might even find yourself at an "advantage" over a US applicant, because you also have your work experience from here.

That said, any reference to abusive language is unwarranted, MG and all, please keep it clean. We are all just trying to help each other, but only GOD holds our future.
I totally agree with you. Personally, I think MGz style is annoying. I wouldn't mind him telling us the bad side of that life. We need to know. But he has to tell us in a more civilized way. For example, why would he say 'a science teacher of all things'? What is wrong with being a science teacher? To us teaching is a more descent job compared to some others. And yet for a start, they are all jobs and people do not mind doing them till they get their dream job in future. Any how, let us not focus on the negative energy brought by Mombasa Guy. I rest my case.
 
Cant believe what am reading. There is no move that is easy...Even relocating from one kenyan city to another...(like moving from nairobi to meru) is never easy. You know no one and have to start making friends and figuring things out. So we know moving to US is not going to be easy. But that should not paint a grim picture to us. I hope this can help. google craiglist.org for the state you re going to will find jobs, houses, apartments, cars and much more. :D

Wow, great site here. Thanks Showie.
 
POE changed! now thinking TX not GA! hope it wont affect my GC>>> am sure you can make the chnages of address at the POE...
 
Hi all,

I'm not sure why members are taking issue with Mombasa_guy's contribution. This forum is about sharing experiences, not just in applying for the GC, but also in life in the US. Not all experiences will be good, some people will fail to get the DV, we still want to hear about it, so it helps those of us still waiting to prepare better. Similarly, even for those that make it to the US, some will struggle, and we also want to know about it, so we can be realistic in our plans.

He is giving examples of what is actually happening on the ground, and I've seen this to be true. Its absolutely true that when you go to the US you can succeed and its great to know what people have done to achieve that, but it is equally true that the dream can turn out to be a nightmare and its great that he is pointing this out. And he is giving you pointers from his personal experience and what he has seen happening to people around him over the years. For instance, he suggests that instead of focusing on getting the CNA (which for most of us, is not a field we are currently involved in), consider starting to apply now to get into uni for a US degree in your currently field. For those with degrees already, maybe a post-graduate diploma may be sufficient.

Its not that your degree is inferior, but the US employer doesn't know enough about it to trust that you have the training he/she requires, so they will prioritise the US degree job applicants. But if you have the US academic documentation as well, you might even find yourself at an "advantage" over a US applicant, because you also have your work experience from here.

That said, any reference to abusive language is unwarranted, MG and all, please keep it clean. We are all just trying to help each other, but only GOD holds our future.

While am planning to go ahead i will bookmark page 95 and 96 of this forum because this is where i poured all my waiting, anxiety and nervousness to i am relieved today because i can see the light after all. I thank MG for making me change my mind on many things but next time you will scare away the chicken instead of alluring it to slaughter. Hehehehehehehe Microsoft, Cisco, Google let me upgrade my MCSE
 
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Exactly, give him a blackout and let him take his myopic views to his agemates, wakikunywa mnazi(got respect for mnazi though)

I have changed my mind i just realised it is a nice game so let me play it hehehehehehehehe na si mnazi ni poa ni vile tu ina harufu afterwards lolest. Anyway let me put my last sentence here concerning MG. When are you relocating brother???
 
A Word of Caution!

Be very careful with whatever information you get using "Craigslist", especially when it comes to home rentals. So many people have been scammed out of their hard earned money while trying to rent homes through adverts they found on Craigslist, others have been robbed (and sometimes killed) while responding to job postings on Craigslist. A couple recently got scammed out of $5,900 a few days ago when they tried to buy 4 Superbowl tickets they found advertised through that site. After wiring their money to the seller, (prior to which they had engaged in series of phone calls and text messages for a week), all they got in place of the promised 4 tickets was a picture of the 2 quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick and Joe Flacco with a message underneath that read: "Enjoy the game!!!! Go Ravens!!!

This is not to say all the postings on Craigslist are bogus, but be very careful! Seasoned Americans have been known to fall prey to all sorts of scams from that website. If it sounds too good to be true, it certainly can't be true, like they say. A word is enough for the wise.
 
Good feedback

Be very careful with whatever information you get using "Craigslist", especially when it comes to home rentals. So many people have been scammed out of their hard earned money while trying to rent homes through adverts they found on Craigslist, others have been robbed (and sometimes killed) while responding to job postings on Craigslist. A couple recently got scammed out of $5,900 a few days ago when they tried to buy 4 Superbowl tickets they found advertised through that site. After wiring their money to the seller, (prior to which they had engaged in series of phone calls and text messages for a week), all they got in place of the promised 4 tickets was a picture of the 2 quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick and Joe Flacco with a message underneath that read: "Enjoy the game!!!! Go Ravens!!!

This is not to say all the postings on Craigslist are bogus, but be very careful! Seasoned Americans have been known to fall prey to all sorts of scams from that website. If it sounds too good to be true, it certainly can't be true, like they say. A word is enough for the wise.

Thanks sm1smom for the heads up. Some buddy of mine had referred me to the site and dint know about its cons....:confused:
 
You're welcome Shorrie. Your buddy didn't do anything wrong by referring you to the website. Like I mentioned earlier, not everything posted on Craigslist is bogus or fraudulent. If you're good at separating the wheat from the chaff, then you just might score yourself a great deal from the website. But in general, it's not a website I would personally rely on, wouldn't even go near it with a 10" pole - this is my personal opinion!

Here are some tips some of you may find useful:
  • Be weary of landlords who insist on you paying your deposit and 1st month's rent with cash. Chances are the landlord is out to scam you. Make sure your transactions are traceable, insist on check payments
  • Be sure to get a receipt for your payment
  • Do not part with payment if there's no written contract (TYPED! not handwritten) indicating what and what is your responsibility as a tenant, and the landlord's resposibilities
  • Be weary of landlords who insist on you making a commitment right on the spot, chances are he doesn't own the home or represent the home owner, he's simply out to get you
  • If a landlord claims he's out of town and wants you to wire money over to him, the warning bells should start ringing in your head!
 
HI GUYS..MY RESPONSE TO MOMBASA GUY
Its my sincere hope that you guy are doing very well and super-charged for this journey...its never easy but the way you handle it determines how you come out of it..
The Mombasa guy is nothing to worry you,hes nobody you should pay attention to..reasons being since i came here(im generally a very social person,i do a bit of partying at times) and have met a few kenyans here of his caliber who came here with the mentality that money is found in trees...
he fails to point it iut to you that there are kenyans here who have made a fortune out of their hardwork and he feels disillusioned by the fact people who came later than him have passed him in their studies and investments..
i have a feeling he is kind of kenyans who thought that there are free things in america.
for the few days have been here i can tell you this place is small heaven on earth for people who are willing to adapt and work smart..not necessary working hard...
Everywhere you go people of his type are there and dont let anybody kid you that Kenya is same as America....
i dont need to tell you to always watch out for loosers on verge of suicide due to failure of achieving goals in life n help them with a little counseling services.
all the best guys and keep it possitive,before this mombasa guy goes back to his kibanda plot ,if it even exist!!i will have established my career and will be in a medical class!!
 
HI GUYS..MY RESPONSE TO MOMBASA GUY
Its my sincere hope that you guy are doing very well and super-charged for this journey...its never easy but the way you handle it determines how you come out of it..
The Mombasa guy is nothing to worry you,hes nobody you should pay attention to..reasons being since i came here(im generally a very social person,i do a bit of partying at times) and have met a few kenyans here of his caliber who came here with the mentality that money is found in trees...
he fails to point it iut to you that there are kenyans here who have made a fortune out of their hardwork and he feels disillusioned by the fact people who came later than him have passed him in their studies and investments..
i have a feeling he is kind of kenyans who thought that there are free things in america.
for the few days have been here i can tell you this place is small heaven on earth for people who are willing to adapt and work smart..not necessary working hard...
Everywhere you go people of his type are there and dont let anybody kid you that Kenya is same as America....
i dont need to tell you to always watch out for loosers on verge of suicide due to failure of achieving goals in life n help them with a little counseling services.
all the best guys and keep it possitive,before this mombasa guy goes back to his kibanda plot ,if it even exist!!i will have established my career and will be in a medical class!!
 
Be very careful with whatever information you get using "Craigslist", especially when it comes to home rentals. So many people have been scammed out of their hard earned money while trying to rent homes through adverts they found on Craigslist, others have been robbed (and sometimes killed) while responding to job postings on Craigslist. A couple recently got scammed out of $5,900 a few days ago when they tried to buy 4 Superbowl tickets they found advertised through that site. After wiring their money to the seller, (prior to which they had engaged in series of phone calls and text messages for a week), all they got in place of the promised 4 tickets was a picture of the 2 quarterbacks Colin Kaepernick and Joe Flacco with a message underneath that read: "Enjoy the game!!!! Go Ravens!!!

This is not to say all the postings on Craigslist are bogus, but be very careful! Seasoned Americans have been known to fall prey to all sorts of scams from that website. If it sounds too good to be true, it certainly can't be true, like they say. A word is enough for the wise.
Thank you for the information we need this for this forum
 
Today's Devotion quote
Psalm 91:):You shall not be afraid for the terror by night;nor for the arrow that flies by day
 
HI GUYS..MY RESPONSE TO MOMBASA GUY
Its my sincere hope that you guy are doing very well and super-charged for this journey...its never easy but the way you handle it determines how you come out of it..
The Mombasa guy is nothing to worry you,hes nobody you should pay attention to..reasons being since i came here(im generally a very social person,i do a bit of partying at times) and have met a few kenyans here of his caliber who came here with the mentality that money is found in trees...
he fails to point it iut to you that there are kenyans here who have made a fortune out of their hardwork and he feels disillusioned by the fact people who came later than him have passed him in their studies and investments..
i have a feeling he is kind of kenyans who thought that there are free things in america.
for the few days have been here i can tell you this place is small heaven on earth for people who are willing to adapt and work smart..not necessary working hard...
Everywhere you go people of his type are there and dont let anybody kid you that Kenya is same as America....
i dont need to tell you to always watch out for loosers on verge of suicide due to failure of achieving goals in life n help them with a little counseling services.
all the best guys and keep it possitive,before this mombasa guy goes back to his kibanda plot ,if it even exist!!i will have established my career and will be in a medical class!!

Thanks Nesh...on behalf of all the forumites we really appreciate you.
 
HI GUYS..MY RESPONSE TO MOMBASA GUY
Its my sincere hope that you guy are doing very well and super-charged for this journey...its never easy but the way you handle it determines how you come out of it..
The Mombasa guy is nothing to worry you,hes nobody you should pay attention to..reasons being since i came here(im generally a very social person,i do a bit of partying at times) and have met a few kenyans here of his caliber who came here with the mentality that money is found in trees...
he fails to point it iut to you that there are kenyans here who have made a fortune out of their hardwork and he feels disillusioned by the fact people who came later than him have passed him in their studies and investments..
i have a feeling he is kind of kenyans who thought that there are free things in america.
for the few days have been here i can tell you this place is small heaven on earth for people who are willing to adapt and work smart..not necessary working hard...
Everywhere you go people of his type are there and dont let anybody kid you that Kenya is same as America....
i dont need to tell you to always watch out for loosers on verge of suicide due to failure of achieving goals in life n help them with a little counseling services.
all the best guys and keep it possitive,before this mombasa guy goes back to his kibanda plot ,if it even exist!!i will have established my career and will be in a medical class!!
Thx. We shall keep it positive.
 
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