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Simon
U r a 400. Rnt u covered in the FIRST VB? Coz eye c your case Number is low. U should have your 2ndNL. Congratulations on your making it 2015....We surely r here for you our baby brothers.
 
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DrMrsDenied said:
"Woe is me, for I am undone"

The short story...

For those that wont read the full story: I was put on AP because I could not present the "separation decree" - to show I was indeed separated at the time of DV entry, and (for me) the requirement was wildly unexpected, and shocked me to the core...everything else was a blur after that.

Now the long story...

I have been following the advice from this forum the whole of last month, and actually got to a point where I obsessed. Now as I write this, my head is spinning like a carousel, but the writing alone seems to be somewhat therapeutic. I had planned to gloat after my (successful) interview, but now all I have is some (perhaps useful) experience for some clueless soul :)

1. I have been entering the DV for about a decade, and the year I got selected, I happened to be in America on J1 with 2 year physical home residence requirement. So I had to apply for a waiver based solely on the DV selection, and I was granted after some paperwork.

Moral of story 1: Relax, dont fret if you're not selected, you save yourself what 15 months later could turn out to be wasted effort.

2. I made the September cut-off by a few hundreds (AF8****), and I thought it was a sure sign the good Lord wanted me to emigrate to America. I did the (expensive) medicals, and "peed in the cup" :), fetched police records from all over the place and whatnot. -

Moral of story 2: Relax if you didnt make the cut; you saved yourself time and money for uncertain ventures.

3. Thanks to you guys, I had everything ready (for the most part anyway); their email asked for proof of finance, and I showed a bank statement, and that was enough.

I had ticked "advanced degree" in ds-230, and the consular asked for it a few minutes later. I initially submitted just the necessary high school certificate (learning from @Britsimon yesteryear's experience).

And here's the kicker: My final divorce decree is dated June 2014, and that may have set off some kind of bell. We separated early 2011. Some minutes later, the consular asked for my "separation decree", which I hadnt brought...I assumed the divorce decree was sufficient. I was immediately put on AP for not being able to present a requested document. However, the interview went on as normal until that last part, and they retained my passport.

I'm not sure that I will be able to get and send the decree in time. Not sure that I still have the decree mail (will check tonight), which also needs translation.

Bottom line; I'm almost certainly f'd.

In this forum, I read about how marriage issues received severe scrutiny, and how they could be grounds for denial, but of all the things that I thought might go wrong with my application, this never crossed my mind. Not that I was completely clueless, but I thought at worst it could be a snag, but never thought it would be the showstopper. So, of all the meticulous prep, and even bringing a heavy envelop of other "extra" supporting documents, my mind was somehow closed to the idea of (finding and) packing the separation letter.

Good bye Texas, no more "howdys". Why, oh why?? What does it all mean!

Moral of the story 3: "Even if NOTHING can possibly go wrong, it will anyway" :)

Concluding: as an African village boy with the famed "six figure" income in Europe (US$ wise), perhaps I should take comfort in the fact that my visa slot will be re-allocated to someone more deserving.

This evil enterprise was a complete waste of time and money, albeit full of moments of renewed (now dashed) hope, excitement and adrenaline. I have no regrets, I would do it again, and again and again!!

PS:
Congratulations to those that recently made it (@pose, @Vlad, @Lerri, @Britsimon, and company), and my thoughts are with those in similar circumstances to mine, particularly:

@tyt - fear&&worry != faith. For goodness' sake, grab the bull by the b*lls and stop tormenting this thread, please :) @mom, you shld not take any more nonsense! But seriously, "Fear not (my friend), for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."

@levi2al - I mourned bitterly when I read about your baby asking if you were emigrating to America. All I can say is: relax!!

"...adieu. I have too grieved a heart
To take a tedious leave: thus losers part."
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Read this post n am like as long as it's not yet 30th September
...on the forum we never lose hope... we fight till the very end.... one cannot smoulder defeat... even if it is the last resort.
 
TYT
Let me hope you have been quoting your Case Number n name in all your correspondences with the EMBASSY the way it's stipulated in your First NL. Otherwise they won't respond to you...
 
Quick question folks, what happens if someone accidentally includes an original certificate in the visa application package that is sent back to KCC after the 1st NL? does that person have to get certified copies of the certificate in question? or do they just go for the interview and inform the CO that they included an original certificate with the visa application form?
 
xkyova said:
Quick question folks, what happens if someone accidentally includes an original certificate in the visa application package that is sent back to KCC after the 1st NL? does that person have to get certified copies of the certificate in question? or do they just go for the interview and inform the CO that they included an original certificate with the visa application form?
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You should attend your interview with copies of all key documents. Whilst you would hope the original cert would have remained with your file, you should not leave that to chance.
 
xkyova said:
Quick question folks, what happens if someone accidentally includes an original certificate in the visa application package that is sent back to KCC after the 1st NL? does that person have to get certified copies of the certificate in question? or do they just go for the interview and inform the CO that they included an original certificate with the visa application form?
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You shouldn't be sending any certificates back to KCC? Unless you had a birth or marriage after selection?
 
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Guriix said:
It is still high season so tickets are still kinda expensive..Anyone going to IOM, feel free to ask when they have the cheapest tickets and then plan accordingly based on your visa expiry date.
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Hi Guriix, please expound abit on this.

@ARNOLD NGANDA what do you mean check your options am abit confused.
 
pose said:
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Hi Guriix, please expound abit on this.

@ARNOLD NGANDA what do you mean check your options am abit confused.
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There is high and low seasons out of Kenya for travel agents (IOM) included. Currently its high season, meaning the tickets are more expensive. When it's low season there aren't too many people travelling so tickets become cheaper. I'm not sure of the dates for low and high season but if i remember correct IOM told me after July 15 it was to be high season up until sometime in September, then low season kicks in until mid december I believe and tickets prices will rise again. Low can be between 50-70k and high 80-over 100k for all destinations in the US. Hope this helps.
 
pose said:
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Hi Guriix, please expound abit on this.

@ARNOLD NGANDA what do you mean check your options am abit confused.
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Pose
IOM has good deals but the thing with tickets is about timing.... the sooner u buy...the cheaper the later you buy the more costlier. I mean check with IOM, Travel Bureaus n Airlines as well. Also I have learnt that Emirates had a promotion.... so make as many inquiries as possible. You could buy a Late October ticket for as low as $750.... n due to high demand (say late in October ) tickets go for $1,850. Meaning much as it's Economy.... your neighbor could pay $1,850 n another $2,000 n u $750. What matters is the time when you paid.
 
TYT
Now I know y u have not been getting replied every time you write to the EMBASSY. When you read your 1st NL you r told how to address yourself every time you want correspondence. Please go back n read your 1st NL.
 
Simon said:
Oh,Thanks Nganda.Just to clarify,am a 2015 newbie with lot of interest in 2014 graduands my case 2015000004**Am hoping for the next VB.Wish you all the best in your new found status and state.
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Simon
I read the first VB n it's 8,000. N u 2015AF***400 meaning you are supposed to be doing your interviews in OCTOBER.....

Coz u have a number less than 8,000.
Simon said:
Hoping to get mine in the 2nd VB.
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Hy folks congrats for all those who are in anther chapter in the greencard process jorj have you arrived yet jonge how are you feeling mate my BIG day with the CO is tomorrow morning i believe that it will be smooth watch this space for more about my experience and tyt keep the faith and remember God loves you and be blessed folks


Today's devotion

Psalms 118,21

I praise the Lord
for answering my prayers
and saving me.

remember God loves you and be blessed folks house
 
akelloh said:
Hy folks congrats for all those who are in anther chapter in the greencard process jorj have you arrived yet jonge how are you feeling mate my BIG day with the CO is tomorrow morning i believe that it will be smooth watch this space for more about my experience and tyt keep the faith and remember God loves you and be blessed folks


Today's devotion

Psalms 118,21

I praise the Lord
for answering my prayers
and saving me.

remember God loves you and be blessed folks house
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Victory has been granted to all of us,we only need to claim it.
 
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