Dv 2014 Kenyan Selectees report here
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Guriix
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Good to go bro..Congratulations once again
Guriix
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here is a link of that form..
http://www.knec.ac.ke/main/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=47
It's the 'Application for Statement of Examination Results' Fill it out, scan and send to someone in Nai together with a copy of the results slip and appointment letter when it comes..then wait and chase and chase until they send..
Terminator07
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Good news fellow Forumates - Visa Approved!!
Details on my experience later. Glory be to God!!
Details on my experience later. Glory be to God!!
Guriix
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Congratulations Terminator..
Terminator07
Member
So after a restless night's sleep (suprise surprise), I got up at the usual time to go to work - as my interview was only scheduled for 1pm.
I got to Sandton City at around 12:25pm to park my car and then I made a short walk across the street to the entrance of the Johannesburg Consulate. Upon arrival, I was a little disappointed to find that I wasn't the first person to arrive, but nontheless, 3rd spot was not a bad consolation prize
At the queue I started making some small talk with a pleasant elderly couple from Cape Town, who were on a different Immigration Visa interview to mine (think it was called the EB-1). In total, there were probably only 5 groups of people that were scheduled for interviews today.
When the clock striked 1 o'clock, the security guards asked us to present our appointment letters, along with our passports. We then proceeded to go through the standard security check and were asked to switch off our cell phones and leave behind with security.
When we got inside the Consulate, we were told to sit in the same order as we had queued. The first people up was a family of 5 from the DR Congo. They seemed to have a hellova lot of paper work with them, but maybe it seemed that way to me because I was just a lone ranger.
To my pleasant surprise, I was called ahead of the elderly couple, who then wished me goodluck, as i was called up to window number 4, where I was greeted by a local male. He asked me for all my original documents and the copies thereof, which I provided. He then asked me if I have any proof of funds, which I presented in the form of my bank statements and Affidavit of Support (yes, I over did it, but I wasn't willing to take any chances haha). After taking my finger prints, I was told to go to the cashier to pay the mandatory $330.
Once I had made the payment, I went back to the waiting area and about 20 minutes later, my name was called to window number 7, where I was greeted by an American lady that did a good job of not smiling initially...
This is how the interview went;
CO: Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth
Me: I do.
CO: When did you enter the DV lottery?
Me: Oct 2012
CO: When were you notified of your selection?
Me: In May 2013
CO: Have you ever been to the USA?
Me: Blah blah blah
CO: What do you do for a living?
Me: blah blah blah
CO: And before that?
Me: Blah blah blah
CO: Do you have any evidence to support yourself? Or have you already started looking for jobs?
Me: (There I go wipping out my ammunition lol) I've got my bank statement and an AOS.
CO: I see you're quite prepared, but I won't need your bank statements if you have an AOS with you.
Me: Yes ma'am
Co: Where do you plan on staying?
Me: In Boston
Co: It gets quite cold in Boston, FYI.
Me: So I've been told
Co: Do you want us to courier your package or are you willing to come pick it up personally?
Me: I live near by, so picking it up won't be an issue.
Co: (Presents me with a green form), please sign here where I have highlighted in pink.
Me: (as I sign and return it to her)There you go ma'am.
Co: We will call you when your immigration package is ready for collection.
Me: Thanks ma'am
Co: Oh and congratulations (finally a smile surfaces)
Me: Thank you very much (with the biggest grin of my life)
That was it good people. I was out of there in 85 minutes. I did feel that a lot of the questions asked, were just to while away time and that the decision was made well in advance of my interview (just my sense).
I know this was a very long message but I felt that I owe to myself and to the other people on this forum that have helped me along this journey, that I write out a detailed story of my interview experience. This was just my way of saying thank you.
To everyone that still has an interview to go to, all the best of luck and go in there with the documents that are needed, and everything else should be smooth sailing.
I got to Sandton City at around 12:25pm to park my car and then I made a short walk across the street to the entrance of the Johannesburg Consulate. Upon arrival, I was a little disappointed to find that I wasn't the first person to arrive, but nontheless, 3rd spot was not a bad consolation prize
At the queue I started making some small talk with a pleasant elderly couple from Cape Town, who were on a different Immigration Visa interview to mine (think it was called the EB-1). In total, there were probably only 5 groups of people that were scheduled for interviews today.When the clock striked 1 o'clock, the security guards asked us to present our appointment letters, along with our passports. We then proceeded to go through the standard security check and were asked to switch off our cell phones and leave behind with security.
When we got inside the Consulate, we were told to sit in the same order as we had queued. The first people up was a family of 5 from the DR Congo. They seemed to have a hellova lot of paper work with them, but maybe it seemed that way to me because I was just a lone ranger.
To my pleasant surprise, I was called ahead of the elderly couple, who then wished me goodluck, as i was called up to window number 4, where I was greeted by a local male. He asked me for all my original documents and the copies thereof, which I provided. He then asked me if I have any proof of funds, which I presented in the form of my bank statements and Affidavit of Support (yes, I over did it, but I wasn't willing to take any chances haha). After taking my finger prints, I was told to go to the cashier to pay the mandatory $330.
Once I had made the payment, I went back to the waiting area and about 20 minutes later, my name was called to window number 7, where I was greeted by an American lady that did a good job of not smiling initially...
This is how the interview went;
CO: Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth
Me: I do.
CO: When did you enter the DV lottery?
Me: Oct 2012
CO: When were you notified of your selection?
Me: In May 2013
CO: Have you ever been to the USA?
Me: Blah blah blah
CO: What do you do for a living?
Me: blah blah blah
CO: And before that?
Me: Blah blah blah
CO: Do you have any evidence to support yourself? Or have you already started looking for jobs?
Me: (There I go wipping out my ammunition lol) I've got my bank statement and an AOS.
CO: I see you're quite prepared, but I won't need your bank statements if you have an AOS with you.
Me: Yes ma'am
Co: Where do you plan on staying?
Me: In Boston
Co: It gets quite cold in Boston, FYI.
Me: So I've been told
Co: Do you want us to courier your package or are you willing to come pick it up personally?
Me: I live near by, so picking it up won't be an issue.
Co: (Presents me with a green form), please sign here where I have highlighted in pink.
Me: (as I sign and return it to her)There you go ma'am.
Co: We will call you when your immigration package is ready for collection.
Me: Thanks ma'am
Co: Oh and congratulations (finally a smile surfaces)
Me: Thank you very much (with the biggest grin of my life)
That was it good people. I was out of there in 85 minutes. I did feel that a lot of the questions asked, were just to while away time and that the decision was made well in advance of my interview (just my sense).
I know this was a very long message but I felt that I owe to myself and to the other people on this forum that have helped me along this journey, that I write out a detailed story of my interview experience. This was just my way of saying thank you.
To everyone that still has an interview to go to, all the best of luck and go in there with the documents that are needed, and everything else should be smooth sailing.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
So after a restless night's sleep (suprise surprise), I got up at the usual time to go to work - as my interview was only scheduled for 1pm.
I got to Sandton City at around 12:25pm to park my car and then I made a short walk across the street to the entrance of the Johannesburg Consulate. Upon arrival, I was a little disappointed to find that I wasn't the first person to arrive, but nontheless, 3rd spot was not a bad consolation prize
When the clock striked 1 o'clock, the security guards asked us to present our appointment letters, along with our passports. We then proceeded to go through the standard security check and were asked to switch off our cell phones and leave behind with security.
When we got inside the Consulate, we were told to sit in the same order as we had queued. The first people up was a family of 5 from the DR Congo. They seemed to have a hellova lot of paper work with them, but maybe it seemed that way to me because I was just a lone ranger.
To my pleasant surprise, I was called ahead of the elderly couple, who then wished me goodluck, as i was called up to window number 4, where I was greeted by a local male. He asked me for all my original documents and the copies thereof, which I provided. He then asked me if I have any proof of funds, which I presented in the form of my bank statements and Affidavit of Support (yes, I over did it, but I wasn't willing to take any chances haha). After taking my finger prints, I was told to go to the cashier to pay the mandatory $330.
Once I had made the payment, I went back to the waiting area and about 20 minutes later, my name was called to window number 7, where I was greeted by an American lady that did a good job of not smiling initially...
This is how the interview went;
CO: Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth
Me: I do.
CO: When did you enter the DV lottery?
Me: Oct 2012
CO: When were you notified of your selection?
Me: In May 2013
CO: Have you ever been to the USA?
Me: Blah blah blah
CO: What do you do for a living?
Me: blah blah blah
CO: And before that?
Me: Blah blah blah
CO: Do you have any evidence to support yourself? Or have you already started looking for jobs?
Me: (There I go wipping out my ammunition lol) I've got my bank statement and an AOS.
CO: I see you're quite prepared, but I won't need your bank statements if you have an AOS with you.
Me: Yes ma'am
Co: Where do you plan on staying?
Me: In Boston
Co: It gets quite cold in Boston, FYI.
Me: So I've been told
Co: Do you want us to courier your package or are you willing to come pick it up personally?
Me: I live near by, so picking it up won't be an issue.
Co: (Presents me with a green form), please sign here where I have highlighted in pink.
Me: (as I sign and return it to her)There you go ma'am.
Co: We will call you when your immigration package is ready for collection.
Me: Thanks ma'am
Co: Oh and congratulations (finally a smile surfaces)
Me: Thank you very much (with the biggest grin of my life)
That was it good people. I was out of there in 85 minutes. I did feel that a lot of the questions asked, were just to while away time and that the decision was made well in advance of my interview (just my sense).
I know this was a very long message but I felt that I owe to myself and to the other people on this forum that have helped me along this journey, that I write out a detailed story of my interview experience. This was just my way of saying thank you.
To everyone that still has an interview to go to, all the best of luck and go in there with the documents that are needed, and everything else should be smooth sailing.
These interview accounts are very interesting and very informative for those about to go through the process. Interesting that your AOS trumped your bank statements. Well done for preparing so well - and congratulations.
And by the way - Boston is very cold. Very. Cold.
Terminator07
Member
Thanks Akelloh, those encouraging words of yours really proved to be comforting today. Many thanks.
Terminator07
Member
Congrats Aleki, it seems like the forum managed a 2 out of 2 today for successful interviews
All the best with your preparations of moving the US.
Terminator07
Member
Thanks Britsimon. The whole interview experience is quite nerve wrecking, even when one has prepared well. Haha, I keep hearing that about Boston - I guess that's why you chose to settle on the sunny West Coast?
Terminator07
Member
Thanks Pam, I certainly hope I haven't done that to you guys haha!
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Thanks Britsimon. The whole interview experience is quite nerve wrecking, even when one has prepared well. Haha, I keep hearing that about Boston - I guess that's why you chose to settle on the sunny West Coast?
It's why my husband has refused my pleas for Boston
. I do love that city though.Btw I also interviewed at JNB and we also just had a handful of people that day... I think it's generally pretty quiet.
When are you planning to leave? Look around on the various websites for flights - at one stage the best fare was klm via Amsterdam to Boston. And nice to stretch your legs halfway. SAA generally the most expensive (also they have one way more expensive than a return ticket!) and it's not worth it for flying direct to the US, especially if you can't fly direct to your destination.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
It's why my husband has refused my pleas for Boston
Btw I also interviewed at JNB and we also just had a handful of people that day... I think it's generally pretty quiet.
When are you planning to leave? Look around on the various websites for flights - at one stage the best fare was klm via Amsterdam to Boston. And nice to stretch your legs halfway. SAA generally the most expensive (also they have one way more expensive than a return ticket!) and it's not worth it for flying direct to the US, especially if you can't fly direct to your destination.
My brother lives just outside Boston - it certainly is nice there, and yes it is a great city. But I would prefer to stock my garage with motorbikes and wave runners as toys rather than snow blowers!
Terminator07
Member
Hey Susie, JNB really is quiet hey. By the time I left, there was literally just a handful of people there.It's why my husband has refused my pleas for Boston
Btw I also interviewed at JNB and we also just had a handful of people that day... I think it's generally pretty quiet.
When are you planning to leave? Look around on the various websites for flights - at one stage the best fare was klm via Amsterdam to Boston. And nice to stretch your legs halfway. SAA generally the most expensive (also they have one way more expensive than a return ticket!) and it's not worth it for flying direct to the US, especially if you can't fly direct to your destination.
I'm planning to go up around Aug/Sep time, just before the cold weather kicks in... I'm definitely going to do my fair share of shopping around for cheap flights. SAA is notorious for being expensive albeit more direct...
Have you managed to convince the hubby to go ahead with the permanent move to America??
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Direct doesn't really count if you have to change planes anyway, as you would to Boston; and that direct flight is just plain awful. I've done it a couple of times and my preference by far is to go via LHR or AMS where you can get out and have a good leg stretch half way. You may get cheaper fares via emirates or Turkish, but the trade-off can be much longer transit time. When you do your airline searches, also be sure to check for alternate dates, as Aug/Sep are reasonably high season and fares can vary tremendously - sometimes by month, sometimes even just say a Monday compared to a Saturday. (You may know all this already ...but better safe than sorry so rather say it
) And not quite yet but I think we're close