DV 2014 Kenyan Selectees Report here

[KaiaUG]

PARTITAS, if I m not mistaken, you re the first female on the forum (Family2133 's wife is not included because she is represented by her hubby) so since now you re the QUEEN OF THE WINNERS and you deserve it.

Am getting a bit jealous, lol! By the time we do our interviews, I don't know if Aimanda7 will still have nice names for some of us
Maybe we need to create names like Princess_1,2,3, etc so the names are sufficient, lol.

 

[Jonge]

hallo mates hop ya all good, wee continue praising the lord as we continue we our journey praying for our mate daNny who is still under AP i believe all will turn well for you bro keep the faith mate ,as for those waiting for the bulletin and think they feel that its will soon be their turn may the lord turn that to reality ,wishing you all the best ,Family are you there

Remember God loves you be blessed folks

Todays devotion
PROVERBS 3;6

in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Remember God loves you be blessed

Amen and Amen...thanks for this message...we need to keep Danny in our prayers.

 

[Juelzangejr]

Hahaaa KaiaUG u will be the next to be called QUEEN OF THE WINNERS II I'm sure IJN . All the Best !

Am getting a bit jealous, lol! By the time we do our interviews, I don't know if Aimanda7 will still have nice names for some of us
Maybe we need to create names like Princess_1,2,3, etc so the names are sufficient, lol.

 

[Dannyden]

MY INTERVIEW EXPIRIENCE

I didn't sleep the night before my interview and so I watched tv till 3.00am in the morning then woke up my family for 'breakfast' and preparations,after that we said a short prayer and left the house at exactly 5.00 am,gettin into the taxi,my husband realizes that he had left the folder with necessary docs and had the least important![so I wasn't the only nervous person]dashed back an got it and we proceeded.We got at embassy at 5;40 am and found four people at the gate but by the time the guards opened we were so many!
We lined up as per our genders and I was the first lady since the ladies I got there had no kids,went through the first security check where they were so friendly,they asked for passports and the appointment letter and a body check for anything dangerous even the kids.We proceeded to the second security check where we waited for 10 min then handed appoint letter pps and the lady ticked our names and I realized that our names were last on that list but then thought it doesn't matter since we were second to get in.Went through the second security check where we left the cds from IOM and our switched off phones and we were given a tag to collect them later, I placed my handbag contain keys coin and kids snack in basin passed thru the check and it was handed back to me [was happy coz I thought they would not allows]
We got to the reception at around 6;30 where we found a Kenyan lady ,handed pps and appointment letter and we were given a number then she handed the passports and remained with appointment letter,I was to wait inside and my hubby outside hehe.around 20 min later,we were called to window 5 by a very nice Cushitic lady who asked for our passports, kcse cert,birth certs,marriage cert,all with copies,police cert original only and recent photos then handed the photos we sent to kcc back,we waited until 7:30 for the cashier to open then paid 1320$ ,gave the receipt to the lady at window 5 and now we had to wait outside[thank God coz my lastborn had started her craziness].
we were outside for around 30 min then we were called to window 8 where the lady took our fingerprints and we sat waiting for our interview.by this time I was taking the gal to the washroom for the 4th time all for nothing!lucky enough the security lady told them to play with the toys near window 1[It was a relief]actual interviews began starting with non immigrants and was surprised that only 2 guys were denied [ I was sitted near the windows I could overhear almost everything]!it was a long wait and the kids had started getting crazy and shouting knowing very well I couldn't hit them it felt like a whole year!
Finally it was time for the immagrants at window 6 and I was hopeful of getting over with the interview and go home,to my surprise!ALL THE PEOPLE that came after me had their interviews before me !!I took nairobbas title and became a wairess x 10!the kids fell asleep and there were few people remaining,just when I was dozing off, my name was called at window 6!!
co:[smiling ]how are you
us:fine thank you
CO:sorry that you had to wait for so long that the babies fell asleep,are they twins?
US;No,they are 3 and 2 years
CO:raise your right hands just a bit and don't drop the kids! and swear that all the infor you have given is true
us:we swear so
Co:So partitas what did you do after high school?
me:did a short course,worked for a year then went back to college.
Co:so,are you still in college/
me:yes I am.
CO:what are you studying?
Me:accounts
CO:are these your only children?
US:yes they are the only ones
Co:if I approve your visas,where would you go in America?
us:birmingham,alabama
Co;who lives there?
us:my .......
CO:congratulations !visa approved !
us:thank you very much[I wonder where all the sleep run to]
we were given a green sheet explaining how to register with DHl and how to pay the USCIS fee
CO;register with DHL and you will collect your visas after 5 to 7days
me:can someonepay the uscis fee on behalf?
CO;Yes there is no problem.
us;[smiling]thanks again
CO;welcome to America!!

we left with our sleeping kids feeling so good but by the time we were collecting our phones,the kids were seriously awake![sensed the happiness]
I thank God so much for he has been faithful,i couldn't wait to turn 18 and start entering the lottery,i did it 4 years and I started to give up,this was the 5th time but it was done by husband while he was entering his,he checked his on first may but he wasn't selected,in our mind we thought if he was all that educated and didn't get selected how could I?i don't know what pushed him to check my entry 3 weeks later and God had done it!!
I thank you my E family for your prayers and because from the knowledge I got from this forum the interview was too easy !!
Almost every lottery winner had their visas approved except for one Kenyan lady who did not include her son while entering the lottery but came with the son for the interview.there was also a Ugandan lady who entered the lottery as single but she was married with 2 kids!her husband was asked if he entered himself as single and he said yes,the only good thin is that he too had filled his kids and they sent forms to kcc as married,however they landed on AP ,the lady was told to request for a confidential result from UNEB sent to the embassy since her case was like of FAMILY 2133.....

thanks for sharing your story, may God bless you in ur new life!!!

 

[Dannyden]

all i know dannyden is that you're greatly loved by god and highly favored by all his mercies. Everything will be alright. May god richly bless you and may he reward you for being faithful to him. Let him take his part in your battle but the bottom line will be favoring you. Take care

amina!

 

[aimanda7]

ooh cousin, I know you since early childhood when you were......ok as you like to be cherished, the forum can call you PRINCESS I

Am getting a bit jealous, lol! By the time we do our interviews, I don't know if Aimanda7 will still have nice names for some of us
Maybe we need to create names like Princess_1,2,3, etc so the names are sufficient, lol.

 

[SusieQQQ]

Oh btw Arnold I once read in a thread here that you can get an international DL with most of the driving schools nowadays but many prefer AA. It is valid for three months on the other side.

Hey Aleki and Arnold!

I had replied but I guess the internet is not that reliable . I am of the understanding that if you have a valid DL then you just need to go somewhere, I stand corrected but I think its the DMV and you take the written(theory) test and also a practical one. But you go for the practical after you have arranged with your host to give you a few lessons on how they drive there. So that you don't go fail the test.. You can imagine going to your host, no knowledge of driving, no DL- its abit more tough to get the know how. Hope that helps

Different states have different rules, you need to check. Some of them will allow you to just take the test, others insist on a certain minimum number of hours (eg 5 hours in New York**) of driving instruction there before you can take the test. Just do a google search for DMV and your state name then look for the drivers licence requirements.

** from their website:
If you have a driver license from any nation except Canada, you must pass a written test, complete a 5-hour pre-licensing course and pass a road test to qualify for a NYS driver license. See "New Drivers - How to Apply".

 

[akelloh]

its good to see you and danny active on the forum may God bless you

Amen and Amen...thanks for this message...we need to keep Danny in our prayers.

 

[pose]

Different states have different rules, you need to check. Some of them will allow you to just take the test, others insist on a certain minimum number of hours (eg 5 hours in New York**) of driving instruction there before you can take the test. Just do a google search for DMV and your state name then look for the drivers licence requirements.

** from their website:
If you have a driver license from any nation except Canada, you must pass a written test, complete a 5-hour pre-licensing course and pass a road test to qualify for a NYS driver license. See "New Drivers - How to Apply".

Hey Suzie QQQ thanks for the clarification and for the website.Atleast now we can know the exact requirements

 

[Partitas]

Am getting a bit jealous, lol! By the time we do our interviews, I don't know if Aimanda7 will still have nice names for some of us
Maybe we need to create names like Princess_1,2,3, etc so the names are sufficient, lol.

pwahaha kaia you are killing me!Aimanda you better start looking for names for all the beautiful ladies here becoz their cases will all be successful !

 

[Partitas]

hello to you too,yes we are thankful to the loed for he has done so much for this family,thank you for the devotion bro.DANNY, we continue praying for you and I know soon and very soon you shall get what God ordained for you and that is your visa!

hallo mates hop ya all good, wee continue praising the lord as we continue we our journey praying for our mate daNny who is still under AP i believe all will turn well for you bro keep the faith mate ,as for those waiting for the bulletin and think they feel that its will soon be their turn may the lord turn that to reality ,wishing you all the best ,Family are you there

Remember God loves you be blessed folks

Todays devotion
PROVERBS 3;6

in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.

Remember God loves you be blessed

 

[Partitas]

cheers pal!thank you for the wishes and yes I know the lord will continue being with us,you are right my 3 year old has been talking about aeroplanes even before selection,her dream will come true soonest!God bless you too.

What an inspiring narration worth the toast of champagne in the air!!!..."cheers to you, your family and the E-family"...I wish you and your family all the best as you prepare for departure...May all be well with you when you reach. may you and your family enjoy and live the AMERICAN DREAM.....I am sure the kids will love it there....!!! God bless

 

[Partitas]

Congrats to Partitas!!!Now start looking out for the best deals in terms of flight and the best time as well. Dont forget the tips we have been given, have enough time in changing of flights so you are not left with your change over flight hehe or be left because your luggage is still being inspected.

thanks dear,i wont go thru the hustle coz I feel IOM has the best offers but will let you guys know exactly how much,wuuui thanks for reminding me I wouldn't want to be left stranded !

 

[Partitas]

Congragulation sis partitas. for those of us who are waiting the interview let us hope for a positive outcome by the grace of God. mates let us keep the thread alive! we are all in the same boat and waiting game is still on.

thank you bro,may God bless you.

 

[resian]

hey guys am so happy with what God is doing on this e-family forum
did my medicals on 21 st and 22 nd of this month,day 1 is basically lab test to check on syphilis
and x ray for TB,its normally half a day,but day 2 is a bit hectic cause of the physical exams and the vaccinations
for those going for your medicals kindly remember to carry everything needed to avoid being told to rush to village market,thus avoiding wasting time.
Am so happy for those who have received their visas,for the ones who haven't God is in control ,and for those of us waiting for the interviews its only a matter of time....

 

[Mohaa]

mohaa

Hello friends can i send photo to KCC via email

 

[Mushy_hot]

hey guys am so happy with what God is doing on this e-family forum
did my medicals on 21 st and 22 nd of this month,day 1 is basically lab test to check on syphilis
and x ray for TB,its normally half a day,but day 2 is a bit hectic cause of the physical exams and the vaccinations
for those going for your medicals kindly remember to carry everything needed to avoid being told to rush to village market,thus avoiding wasting time.
Am so happy for those who have received their visas,for the ones who haven't God is in control ,and for those of us waiting for the interviews its only a matter of time....

hello friends, please welcome my Friend, she is very new here, she is about to give her Interview and i hope she gets through, she is the one who is afraid of AOS, just pray for my friend

 

[Mushy_hot]

hey guys am so happy with what God is doing on this e-family forum
did my medicals on 21 st and 22 nd of this month,day 1 is basically lab test to check on syphilis
and x ray for TB,its normally half a day,but day 2 is a bit hectic cause of the physical exams and the vaccinations
for those going for your medicals kindly remember to carry everything needed to avoid being told to rush to village market,thus avoiding wasting time.
Am so happy for those who have received their visas,for the ones who haven't God is in control ,and for those of us waiting for the interviews its only a matter of time....

hello friends, please welcome my Friend, she is very new here, she is about to give her Interview and i hope she gets through, she is the one who is afraid of AOS, just pray for my friend

 

[t.maz]

Hi Guys
well done to all those who have been selected and congrats to all those who have had successful interviews.

i am going to give a little bit of advice. to those willing to listen and take it, good for you!! it will really make the difference for you...... to those who dont want to take it i wish you the best. I will try and be as blunt as possible and give as much detail as i can and call it as it is..

1) SAVE AS MUCH MONEY AS YOU CAN!! trust me especially if you dont have a strong family structure here you will need it beacuse life here is not cheap with rentals for a good two bed in averaging between $850 to $1500 per month, power anything from $80-$300

2) If you were an accountant, manager, ceo, director or some high position; i can assure you you will NOT GET A JOB ANYWHERE NEAR THE LEVEL YOU ARE THERE in your home country. A lot of people come here with that mentality and are really frustrated when they can only get Walmart supermarket jobs paying you minimum wage of like $7.50 an hour. Your experience pretty much usually wont mean anything here they have their own standards.
Ealier i mentioned a strong family base.... i have cousins and aunts who lived here for over a decade and therefore i had a lot of guidance when it came to looking for, applying for, creating a resume and interviews for a job and hence i wont lie to you i make a lot more than than most people make, almost three times the minimum wage, which believe me is a lot. Moral of my point you may ask??? you dont live in a vaccum!!! ask those who have gone before you they know the system and that is why i had a job, a very well paying job at $15 an hour as my first job within two weeks of my arrival.

3) NETWORK...... relates to the above point if you dont network with others you will fumble about in the dark and learn the hard way!!!!

4) KNOW THE SYSTEM!!! The bible says my people persih beacuse of lack of knowledge.... Know the system and take time to know what you need to do when you get over here. My advice is the moment you land here try and go to apply for your social security ASAP because without that you cannot work, get an ID or a drivers licence..

5) KNOW THE RULES, LAWS & REGULATIONS OF THE STATE YOU GOING TO
Every state has different laws and rules know them! here is a bit of advice to those who like to drink and drive.... DONT!
Here is more advice to those of men whose still live in the primitive times and beat their wives when they have a disagreement and think beating her is the solution... i suggest you fast start learning how to stop that because here that will will land you in a lot of trouble and you will go away for a long time. Dont say i didnt warn you......
here if you havea criminal record it sticks with you and i promise i promise you again getting a job after you have got a record either for drunk driving, violence identity theft of whatever, getting a job or an apartment will be very very hard, mark my words...

6) KNOW as much as possible about the states they all have pros and cons e.g taxs, weather, transportation. here is another example yes getting a job in New York etc will pay you more but you will end with less after that coz first of all you are taxed by the government and then also by the state you live in on top of that, and also the cost of living is higher unlike for example in Texas where you only pay federal tax.
another example for thos coming to live in Taxas... YOU NEED A CAR THAT IS A MUST...


wHEN I HAVE TIME AGAIN NEXT I WILL CONTINUE from where i left off but if any of you have any questions inbox me. i cant guarantee i will reply you all but i will try my best when i am free.

 

[aimanda7]

Speechless , but thank you very much T.maz, you re a good guy

Hi Guys
well done to all those who have been selected and congrats to all those who have had successful interviews.

i am going to give a little bit of advice. to those willing to listen and take it, good for you!! it will really make the difference for you...... to those who dont want to take it i wish you the best. I will try and be as blunt as possible and give as much detail as i can and call it as it is..

1) SAVE AS MUCH MONEY AS YOU CAN!! trust me especially if you dont have a strong family structure here you will need it beacuse life here is not cheap with rentals for a good two bed in averaging between $850 to $1500 per month, power anything from $80-$300

2) If you were an accountant, manager, ceo, director or some high position; i can assure you you will NOT GET A JOB ANYWHERE NEAR THE LEVEL YOU ARE THERE in your home country. A lot of people come here with that mentality and are really frustrated when they can only get Walmart supermarket jobs paying you minimum wage of like $7.50 an hour. Your experience pretty much usually wont mean anything here they have their own standards.
Ealier i mentioned a strong family base.... i have cousins and aunts who lived here for over a decade and therefore i had a lot of guidance when it came to looking for, applying for, creating a resume and interviews for a job and hence i wont lie to you i make a lot more than than most people make, almost three times the minimum wage, which believe me is a lot. Moral of my point you may ask??? you dont live in a vaccum!!! ask those who have gone before you they know the system and that is why i had a job, a very well paying job at $15 an hour as my first job within two weeks of my arrival.

3) NETWORK...... relates to the above point if you dont network with others you will fumble about in the dark and learn the hard way!!!!

4) KNOW THE SYSTEM!!! The bible says my people persih beacuse of lack of knowledge.... Know the system and take time to know what you need to do when you get over here. My advice is the moment you land here try and go to apply for your social security ASAP because without that you cannot work, get an ID or a drivers licence..

5) KNOW THE RULES, LAWS & REGULATIONS OF THE STATE YOU GOING TO
Every state has different laws and rules know them! here is a bit of advice to those who like to drink and drive.... DONT!
Here is more advice to those of men whose still live in the primitive times and beat their wives when they have a disagreement and think beating her is the solution... i suggest you fast start learning how to stop that because here that will will land you in a lot of trouble and you will go away for a long time. Dont say i didnt warn you......
here if you havea criminal record it sticks with you and i promise i promise you again getting a job after you have got a record either for drunk driving, violence identity theft of whatever, getting a job or an apartment will be very very hard, mark my words...

6) KNOW as much as possible about the states they all have pros and cons e.g taxs, weather, transportation. here is another example yes getting a job in New York etc will pay you more but you will end with less after that coz first of all you are taxed by the government and then also by the state you live in on top of that, and also the cost of living is higher unlike for example in Texas where you only pay federal tax.
another example for thos coming to live in Taxas... YOU NEED A CAR THAT IS A MUST...


wHEN I HAVE TIME AGAIN NEXT I WILL CONTINUE from where i left off but if any of you have any questions inbox me. i cant guarantee i will reply you all but i will try my best when i am free.