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mosh said:
interview experience
my wife is the principal applicant entered lottery as single, was three months pregnant. submitted ds 260 mid October as married and had a baby born late may.
arrived at 5.45am found a few individuals, gate opened at 6.00am went first security check appointment letter and passports were checked. second security check leave metallic objects n proceed to the main hall.
called to window 5 n gave out originals and copies of birth cert, marriage cert, kcse cert wife only n hea I saw the confindencial statement from knec, pp, 2 pp photo, pcc I gave her two coz I had spent 5 yaers in Ug. asked if I have ever been in another country. then was told to pay 990 dollars to the cashier. waited then called to window 9 n our finger prints taken starting with my wife. long wait again bt finally called to window 10
co: how r u
we: fine thank you
co: adults raise your right hand n swear to tell the truth
we: we do swear
co: addressing my wife how and when did u meet
wife: brrrr
co: addressing me can u tell more what happened after that
me: brrrr
co: to wife I can see u got married on this n this date
wife: that is the date we legalised our marriage but had been staying together since xxxx
co: so u first did customary marriage
wife: that's it
co: who attended your wedding
wife: brrr
co: no parents?
wife: no they wanted church wedding but it's expensive
co: to me, tell me what your wife does
me: she is a student
co: what does she study
me: brrrr
co: to my wife what does your husband does
wife: brrrr
co: to me how many days does your wife attended school
me: five days
co: to me who does take care of the child
me: there is a nanny....
co: to me what is her name
me: brrr
co: how much do you pay her
me: brrrr
co: what do u intend to do in us
me: further my studies in brrr
co: to wife which state do u intend to go
wife: California
co: which city
wife: brrr
co: who does stay there
wife: brrr
he types for a few minutes then tells us congratulations all of your visas have been approved. asks us if we are happy then returns our original documents except pcc and pp. gives us green sheet containing instruction on how to register with dhl and pick our pp

special thanks to bris Simon for the guidance and endless effort to give us information sussieqqq n mum thumbs up all.
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Congratulations, Have fun in Kampala and thanks for the interview experience lets keep waiting for anther person form Ug as for main will be next year for interview lol..
 
INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE.

The last I left this, I had told you guys that my entire family could not get the visa. However, last Monday, the Nairobi Consulate emailed me informing me I could attend the interview without my husband. I needed to think about this, because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had already given up. When they called me on Friday, to ask if I was attending, I knew I wanted to go. I didn't announce it here, because I wanted to do one complete update not bits and pieces. So I had gone to Equity Bank to pay the confirmation fees for KNEC but unfortunately as KNEC were moving from Town to South C, I wasn't able to submit the receipt so my results weren't sent. I had asked my father and host (friend of my father's) to send me letters of suppport. I had bank statements printed. I took every single piece of paper relating to my schooling including KCPE certificates and report forms from Form 1, none of which were needed in my case. Here is how the actual interview went:

We reached the Embassy at 6:30 am as the interview was for 6:45 am. By the time we got in, it was around 6:52 or 7:52. So much for keeping time. My daughter (3) was coughing like crazy and ended up vomiting twice (I cleaned up and sterilized both times. Thank God for Dettol wipes! She's asthmatic so anytime she coughs I just give her her inhaler. Turns out it was just a sore throat and I overdid it with the inhaler which is why she threw up, but I digress). They let me sit inside as they did with elderly and children. The commoners just sat outside. They called me to the first counter and asked for documents, original and copies in this order:
1. Passports
2. Passport Photos
3. Birth Certificates
4. Marriage Certificate
5. KCSE Certificate
6. Police Certificate (Kenya & Canada)

She joked with me about how I am very famous in the Embassy, asked me how my husband was. She was very polite and friendly, not just with me.
Next, after a long wait, went for fingerprinting and finally around 10:45 for the interview. First we did the oath. She asked me simple questions. Something like:
1. When did you complete your KCSE?
2. What was your Grade?
3. What did you study after that?
4. How long did you stay during your last visit to the USA?
5. Do you have any other children other than ....?
6. What State do you intend to live in?
7. What is your relationship with your host?

I figured what she was looking for was to see if I was at ease answering these questions, or I made something up. You need to relax and answer truthfully. The CO isn't looking for the correct answer, just an honest answer.

That was it. No trick questions, no attitude. She told me my visa was approved and explained how I was to pay for the USCIS Fee.

This was my second experience with the US Embassy and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were polite, considerate and efficient during both experiences. It was extremely crowded. I sneaked at the Gate sheet and there were 45 IV interviews scheduled for today alone (My husband's name was also there). Be prepared to wait.

I sincerely thank this forum for the valuable support. It truly felt like family. I am now planning to travel, but I will only do so after I deliver and with my husband. I would love to have your inputs.
 
usamommy2015 said:
INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE.

The last I left this, I had told you guys that my entire family could not get the visa. However, last Monday, the Nairobi Consulate emailed me informing me I could attend the interview without my husband. I needed to think about this, because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had already given up. When they called me on Friday, to ask if I was attending, I knew I wanted to go. I didn't announce it here, because I wanted to do one complete update not bits and pieces. So I had gone to Equity Bank to pay the confirmation fees for KNEC but unfortunately as KNEC were moving from Town to South C, I wasn't able to submit the receipt so my results weren't sent. I had asked my father and host (friend of my father's) to send me letters of suppport. I had bank statements printed. I took every single piece of paper relating to my schooling including KCPE certificates and report forms from Form 1, none of which were needed in my case. Here is how the actual interview went:

We reached the Embassy at 6:30 am as the interview was for 6:45 am. By the time we got in, it was around 6:52 or 7:52. So much for keeping time. My daughter (3) was coughing like crazy and ended up vomiting twice (I cleaned up and sterilized both times. Thank God for Dettol wipes! She's asthmatic so anytime she coughs I just give her her inhaler. Turns out it was just a sore throat and I overdid it with the inhaler which is why she threw up, but I digress). They let me sit inside as they did with elderly and children. The commoners just sat outside. They called me to the first counter and asked for documents, original and copies in this order:
1. Passports
2. Passport Photos
3. Birth Certificates
4. Marriage Certificate
5. KCSE Certificate
6. Police Certificate (Kenya & Canada)

She joked with me about how I am very famous in the Embassy, asked me how my husband was. She was very polite and friendly, not just with me.
Next, after a long wait, went for fingerprinting and finally around 10:45 for the interview. First we did the oath. She asked me simple questions. Something like:
1. When did you complete your KCSE?
2. What was your Grade?
3. What did you study after that?
4. How long did you stay during your last visit to the USA?
5. Do you have any other children other than ....?
6. What State do you intend to live in?
7. What is your relationship with your host?

I figured what she was looking for was to see if I was at ease answering these questions, or I made something up. You need to relax and answer truthfully. The CO isn't looking for the correct answer, just an honest answer.

That was it. No trick questions, no attitude. She told me my visa was approved and explained how I was to pay for the USCIS Fee.

This was my second experience with the US Embassy and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were polite, considerate and efficient during both experiences. It was extremely crowded. I sneaked at the Gate sheet and there were 45 IV interviews scheduled for today alone (My husband's name was also there). Be prepared to wait.

I sincerely thank this forum for the valuable support. It truly felt like family. I am now planning to travel, but I will only do so after I deliver and with my husband. I would love to have your inputs.
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SO HAPPY to hear that! Congratulations !

Famous in the embassy :D :D:D:D:D:cool:
 
usamommy2015 said:
INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE.

The last I left this, I had told you guys that my entire family could not get the visa. However, last Monday, the Nairobi Consulate emailed me informing me I could attend the interview without my husband. I needed to think about this, because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had already given up. When they called me on Friday, to ask if I was attending, I knew I wanted to go. I didn't announce it here, because I wanted to do one complete update not bits and pieces. So I had gone to Equity Bank to pay the confirmation fees for KNEC but unfortunately as KNEC were moving from Town to South C, I wasn't able to submit the receipt so my results weren't sent. I had asked my father and host (friend of my father's) to send me letters of suppport. I had bank statements printed. I took every single piece of paper relating to my schooling including KCPE certificates and report forms from Form 1, none of which were needed in my case. Here is how the actual interview went:

We reached the Embassy at 6:30 am as the interview was for 6:45 am. By the time we got in, it was around 6:52 or 7:52. So much for keeping time. My daughter (3) was coughing like crazy and ended up vomiting twice (I cleaned up and sterilized both times. Thank God for Dettol wipes! She's asthmatic so anytime she coughs I just give her her inhaler. Turns out it was just a sore throat and I overdid it with the inhaler which is why she threw up, but I digress). They let me sit inside as they did with elderly and children. The commoners just sat outside. They called me to the first counter and asked for documents, original and copies in this order:
1. Passports
2. Passport Photos
3. Birth Certificates
4. Marriage Certificate
5. KCSE Certificate
6. Police Certificate (Kenya & Canada)

She joked with me about how I am very famous in the Embassy, asked me how my husband was. She was very polite and friendly, not just with me.
Next, after a long wait, went for fingerprinting and finally around 10:45 for the interview. First we did the oath. She asked me simple questions. Something like:
1. When did you complete your KCSE?
2. What was your Grade?
3. What did you study after that?
4. How long did you stay during your last visit to the USA?
5. Do you have any other children other than ....?
6. What State do you intend to live in?
7. What is your relationship with your host?

I figured what she was looking for was to see if I was at ease answering these questions, or I made something up. You need to relax and answer truthfully. The CO isn't looking for the correct answer, just an honest answer.

That was it. No trick questions, no attitude. She told me my visa was approved and explained how I was to pay for the USCIS Fee.

This was my second experience with the US Embassy and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were polite, considerate and efficient during both experiences. It was extremely crowded. I sneaked at the Gate sheet and there were 45 IV interviews scheduled for today alone (My husband's name was also there). Be prepared to wait.

I sincerely thank this forum for the valuable support. It truly felt like family. I am now planning to travel, but I will only do so after I deliver and with my husband. I would love to have your inputs.
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usamommy2015 said:
INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE.

The last I left this, I had told you guys that my entire family could not get the visa. However, last Monday, the Nairobi Consulate emailed me informing me I could attend the interview without my husband. I needed to think about this, because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had already given up. When they called me on Friday, to ask if I was attending, I knew I wanted to go. I didn't announce it here, because I wanted to do one complete update not bits and pieces. So I had gone to Equity Bank to pay the confirmation fees for KNEC but unfortunately as KNEC were moving from Town to South C, I wasn't able to submit the receipt so my results weren't sent. I had asked my father and host (friend of my father's) to send me letters of suppport. I had bank statements printed. I took every single piece of paper relating to my schooling including KCPE certificates and report forms from Form 1, none of which were needed in my case. Here is how the actual interview went:

We reached the Embassy at 6:30 am as the interview was for 6:45 am. By the time we got in, it was around 6:52 or 7:52. So much for keeping time. My daughter (3) was coughing like crazy and ended up vomiting twice (I cleaned up and sterilized both times. Thank God for Dettol wipes! She's asthmatic so anytime she coughs I just give her her inhaler. Turns out it was just a sore throat and I overdid it with the inhaler which is why she threw up, but I digress). They let me sit inside as they did with elderly and children. The commoners just sat outside. They called me to the first counter and asked for documents, original and copies in this order:
1. Passports
2. Passport Photos
3. Birth Certificates
4. Marriage Certificate
5. KCSE Certificate
6. Police Certificate (Kenya & Canada)

She joked with me about how I am very famous in the Embassy, asked me how my husband was. She was very polite and friendly, not just with me.
Next, after a long wait, went for fingerprinting and finally around 10:45 for the interview. First we did the oath. She asked me simple questions. Something like:
1. When did you complete your KCSE?
2. What was your Grade?
3. What did you study after that?
4. How long did you stay during your last visit to the USA?
5. Do you have any other children other than ....?
6. What State do you intend to live in?
7. What is your relationship with your host?

I figured what she was looking for was to see if I was at ease answering these questions, or I made something up. You need to relax and answer truthfully. The CO isn't looking for the correct answer, just an honest answer.

That was it. No trick questions, no attitude. She told me my visa was approved and explained how I was to pay for the USCIS Fee.

This was my second experience with the US Embassy and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were polite, considerate and efficient during both experiences. It was extremely crowded. I sneaked at the Gate sheet and there were 45 IV interviews scheduled for today alone (My husband's name was also there). Be prepared to wait.

I sincerely thank this forum for the valuable support. It truly felt like family. I am now planning to travel, but I will only do so after I deliver and with my husband. I would love to have your inputs.
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wow congrats soo happy for you.was really sad but ua persistence paid off.gud u never gave up.
 
usamommy2015 said:
INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE.

The last I left this, I had told you guys that my entire family could not get the visa. However, last Monday, the Nairobi Consulate emailed me informing me I could attend the interview without my husband. I needed to think about this, because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had already given up. When they called me on Friday, to ask if I was attending, I knew I wanted to go. I didn't announce it here, because I wanted to do one complete update not bits and pieces. So I had gone to Equity Bank to pay the confirmation fees for KNEC but unfortunately as KNEC were moving from Town to South C, I wasn't able to submit the receipt so my results weren't sent. I had asked my father and host (friend of my father's) to send me letters of suppport. I had bank statements printed. I took every single piece of paper relating to my schooling including KCPE certificates and report forms from Form 1, none of which were needed in my case. Here is how the actual interview went:

We reached the Embassy at 6:30 am as the interview was for 6:45 am. By the time we got in, it was around 6:52 or 7:52. So much for keeping time. My daughter (3) was coughing like crazy and ended up vomiting twice (I cleaned up and sterilized both times. Thank God for Dettol wipes! She's asthmatic so anytime she coughs I just give her her inhaler. Turns out it was just a sore throat and I overdid it with the inhaler which is why she threw up, but I digress). They let me sit inside as they did with elderly and children. The commoners just sat outside. They called me to the first counter and asked for documents, original and copies in this order:
1. Passports
2. Passport Photos
3. Birth Certificates
4. Marriage Certificate
5. KCSE Certificate
6. Police Certificate (Kenya & Canada)

She joked with me about how I am very famous in the Embassy, asked me how my husband was. She was very polite and friendly, not just with me.
Next, after a long wait, went for fingerprinting and finally around 10:45 for the interview. First we did the oath. She asked me simple questions. Something like:
1. When did you complete your KCSE?
2. What was your Grade?
3. What did you study after that?
4. How long did you stay during your last visit to the USA?
5. Do you have any other children other than ....?
6. What State do you intend to live in?
7. What is your relationship with your host?

I figured what she was looking for was to see if I was at ease answering these questions, or I made something up. You need to relax and answer truthfully. The CO isn't looking for the correct answer, just an honest answer.

That was it. No trick questions, no attitude. She told me my visa was approved and explained how I was to pay for the USCIS Fee.

This was my second experience with the US Embassy and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were polite, considerate and efficient during both experiences. It was extremely crowded. I sneaked at the Gate sheet and there were 45 IV interviews scheduled for today alone (My husband's name was also there). Be prepared to wait.

I sincerely thank this forum for the valuable support. It truly felt like family. I am now planning to travel, but I will only do so after I deliver and with my husband. I would love to have your inputs.
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This is most encouraging @usamommy2015 . Congrats. Good to hear it's a fair play at the embassy. All the best.
 
usamommy2015 said:
INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE.

The last I left this, I had told you guys that my entire family could not get the visa. However, last Monday, the Nairobi Consulate emailed me informing me I could attend the interview without my husband. I needed to think about this, because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had already given up. When they called me on Friday, to ask if I was attending, I knew I wanted to go. I didn't announce it here, because I wanted to do one complete update not bits and pieces. So I had gone to Equity Bank to pay the confirmation fees for KNEC but unfortunately as KNEC were moving from Town to South C, I wasn't able to submit the receipt so my results weren't sent. I had asked my father and host (friend of my father's) to send me letters of suppport. I had bank statements printed. I took every single piece of paper relating to my schooling including KCPE certificates and report forms from Form 1, none of which were needed in my case. Here is how the actual interview went:

We reached the Embassy at 6:30 am as the interview was for 6:45 am. By the time we got in, it was around 6:52 or 7:52. So much for keeping time. My daughter (3) was coughing like crazy and ended up vomiting twice (I cleaned up and sterilized both times. Thank God for Dettol wipes! She's asthmatic so anytime she coughs I just give her her inhaler. Turns out it was just a sore throat and I overdid it with the inhaler which is why she threw up, but I digress). They let me sit inside as they did with elderly and children. The commoners just sat outside. They called me to the first counter and asked for documents, original and copies in this order:
1. Passports
2. Passport Photos
3. Birth Certificates
4. Marriage Certificate
5. KCSE Certificate
6. Police Certificate (Kenya & Canada)

She joked with me about how I am very famous in the Embassy, asked me how my husband was. She was very polite and friendly, not just with me.
Next, after a long wait, went for fingerprinting and finally around 10:45 for the interview. First we did the oath. She asked me simple questions. Something like:
1. When did you complete your KCSE?
2. What was your Grade?
3. What did you study after that?
4. How long did you stay during your last visit to the USA?
5. Do you have any other children other than ....?
6. What State do you intend to live in?
7. What is your relationship with your host?

I figured what she was looking for was to see if I was at ease answering these questions, or I made something up. You need to relax and answer truthfully. The CO isn't looking for the correct answer, just an honest answer.

That was it. No trick questions, no attitude. She told me my visa was approved and explained how I was to pay for the USCIS Fee.

This was my second experience with the US Embassy and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were polite, considerate and efficient during both experiences. It was extremely crowded. I sneaked at the Gate sheet and there were 45 IV interviews scheduled for today alone (My husband's name was also there). Be prepared to wait.

I sincerely thank this forum for the valuable support. It truly felt like family. I am now planning to travel, but I will only do so after I deliver and with my husband. I would love to have your inputs.
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Great news. Congratulations.
 
usamommy2015 said:
INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE.

The last I left this, I had told you guys that my entire family could not get the visa. However, last Monday, the Nairobi Consulate emailed me informing me I could attend the interview without my husband. I needed to think about this, because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had already given up. When they called me on Friday, to ask if I was attending, I knew I wanted to go. I didn't announce it here, because I wanted to do one complete update not bits and pieces. So I had gone to Equity Bank to pay the confirmation fees for KNEC but unfortunately as KNEC were moving from Town to South C, I wasn't able to submit the receipt so my results weren't sent. I had asked my father and host (friend of my father's) to send me letters of suppport. I had bank statements printed. I took every single piece of paper relating to my schooling including KCPE certificates and report forms from Form 1, none of which were needed in my case. Here is how the actual interview went:

We reached the Embassy at 6:30 am as the interview was for 6:45 am. By the time we got in, it was around 6:52 or 7:52. So much for keeping time. My daughter (3) was coughing like crazy and ended up vomiting twice (I cleaned up and sterilized both times. Thank God for Dettol wipes! She's asthmatic so anytime she coughs I just give her her inhaler. Turns out it was just a sore throat and I overdid it with the inhaler which is why she threw up, but I digress). They let me sit inside as they did with elderly and children. The commoners just sat outside. They called me to the first counter and asked for documents, original and copies in this order:
1. Passports
2. Passport Photos
3. Birth Certificates
4. Marriage Certificate
5. KCSE Certificate
6. Police Certificate (Kenya & Canada)

She joked with me about how I am very famous in the Embassy, asked me how my husband was. She was very polite and friendly, not just with me.
Next, after a long wait, went for fingerprinting and finally around 10:45 for the interview. First we did the oath. She asked me simple questions. Something like:
1. When did you complete your KCSE?
2. What was your Grade?
3. What did you study after that?
4. How long did you stay during your last visit to the USA?
5. Do you have any other children other than ....?
6. What State do you intend to live in?
7. What is your relationship with your host?

I figured what she was looking for was to see if I was at ease answering these questions, or I made something up. You need to relax and answer truthfully. The CO isn't looking for the correct answer, just an honest answer.

That was it. No trick questions, no attitude. She told me my visa was approved and explained how I was to pay for the USCIS Fee.

This was my second experience with the US Embassy and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were polite, considerate and efficient during both experiences. It was extremely crowded. I sneaked at the Gate sheet and there were 45 IV interviews scheduled for today alone (My husband's name was also there). Be prepared to wait.

I sincerely thank this forum for the valuable support. It truly felt like family. I am now planning to travel, but I will only do so after I deliver and with my husband. I would love to have your inputs.
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Congratulations,
 
JC4sure said:
Dear friends, my child whose TST results weren't good and was asked to do CXR has this annotation in the visa "Class A or B(TB) Req. ATTN. of USPHS at POE" what does it mean? Thanks in advance.
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JC4sure said:
Dear friends, my child whose TST results weren't good and was asked to do CXR has this annotation in the visa "Class A or B(TB) Req. ATTN. of USPHS at POE" what does it mean? Thanks in advance.
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No need to wory, my wife too had same annotation.my interview was 4th nov 2014, i asked the same question in Nov 2014 in this forum and @susuie suggested there might be some delays at the airport.my family joined me in April 4th and nothing was mentioned by the immigration in regard to the annotation.She Is Employed And Working ( 4 months now) and no one has mentioned it.
 
usamommy2015 said:
INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE.

The last I left this, I had told you guys that my entire family could not get the visa. However, last Monday, the Nairobi Consulate emailed me informing me I could attend the interview without my husband. I needed to think about this, because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had already given up. When they called me on Friday, to ask if I was attending, I knew I wanted to go. I didn't announce it here, because I wanted to do one complete update not bits and pieces. So I had gone to Equity Bank to pay the confirmation fees for KNEC but unfortunately as KNEC were moving from Town to South C, I wasn't able to submit the receipt so my results weren't sent. I had asked my father and host (friend of my father's) to send me letters of suppport. I had bank statements printed. I took every single piece of paper relating to my schooling including KCPE certificates and report forms from Form 1, none of which were needed in my case. Here is how the actual interview went:

We reached the Embassy at 6:30 am as the interview was for 6:45 am. By the time we got in, it was around 6:52 or 7:52. So much for keeping time. My daughter (3) was coughing like crazy and ended up vomiting twice (I cleaned up and sterilized both times. Thank God for Dettol wipes! She's asthmatic so anytime she coughs I just give her her inhaler. Turns out it was just a sore throat and I overdid it with the inhaler which is why she threw up, but I digress). They let me sit inside as they did with elderly and children. The commoners just sat outside. They called me to the first counter and asked for documents, original and copies in this order:
1. Passports
2. Passport Photos
3. Birth Certificates
4. Marriage Certificate
5. KCSE Certificate
6. Police Certificate (Kenya & Canada)

She joked with me about how I am very famous in the Embassy, asked me how my husband was. She was very polite and friendly, not just with me.
Next, after a long wait, went for fingerprinting and finally around 10:45 for the interview. First we did the oath. She asked me simple questions. Something like:
1. When did you complete your KCSE?
2. What was your Grade?
3. What did you study after that?
4. How long did you stay during your last visit to the USA?
5. Do you have any other children other than ....?
6. What State do you intend to live in?
7. What is your relationship with your host?

I figured what she was looking for was to see if I was at ease answering these questions, or I made something up. You need to relax and answer truthfully. The CO isn't looking for the correct answer, just an honest answer.

That was it. No trick questions, no attitude. She told me my visa was approved and explained how I was to pay for the USCIS Fee.

This was my second experience with the US Embassy and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were polite, considerate and efficient during both experiences. It was extremely crowded. I sneaked at the Gate sheet and there were 45 IV interviews scheduled for today alone (My husband's name was also there). Be prepared to wait.

I sincerely thank this forum for the valuable support. It truly felt like family. I am now planning to travel, but I will only do so after I deliver and with my husband. I would love to have your inputs.
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Congrats for demanding your rights..
 
Tony O. said:
Thanks a lot usamommy and congratulations for getting the visa and thanks a lot for sharing your experience at the interview as well. Also must KNEC verify your certs coz clearly in your case it wasn't an issue. Or is it just a precautionary measure?
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If the CO has reason to believe the certificate is not genuine you could be placed on AP. According to the whatsapp group people have been placed on AP for this. Mind you even I paid for the verification because I'd rather be safe than sorry.
 
usamommy2015 said:
If the CO has reason to believe the certificate is not genuine you could be placed on AP. According to the whatsapp group people have been placed on AP for this. Mind you even I paid for the verification because I'd rather be safe than sorry.
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Thanks again. Will get that sorted out. Indeed, better safe than sorry. Thanks again.
 
usamommy2015 said:
INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE.

The last I left this, I had told you guys that my entire family could not get the visa. However, last Monday, the Nairobi Consulate emailed me informing me I could attend the interview without my husband. I needed to think about this, because somewhere in the back of my mind, I had already given up. When they called me on Friday, to ask if I was attending, I knew I wanted to go. I didn't announce it here, because I wanted to do one complete update not bits and pieces. So I had gone to Equity Bank to pay the confirmation fees for KNEC but unfortunately as KNEC were moving from Town to South C, I wasn't able to submit the receipt so my results weren't sent. I had asked my father and host (friend of my father's) to send me letters of suppport. I had bank statements printed. I took every single piece of paper relating to my schooling including KCPE certificates and report forms from Form 1, none of which were needed in my case. Here is how the actual interview went:

We reached the Embassy at 6:30 am as the interview was for 6:45 am. By the time we got in, it was around 6:52 or 7:52. So much for keeping time. My daughter (3) was coughing like crazy and ended up vomiting twice (I cleaned up and sterilized both times. Thank God for Dettol wipes! She's asthmatic so anytime she coughs I just give her her inhaler. Turns out it was just a sore throat and I overdid it with the inhaler which is why she threw up, but I digress). They let me sit inside as they did with elderly and children. The commoners just sat outside. They called me to the first counter and asked for documents, original and copies in this order:
1. Passports
2. Passport Photos
3. Birth Certificates
4. Marriage Certificate
5. KCSE Certificate
6. Police Certificate (Kenya & Canada)

She joked with me about how I am very famous in the Embassy, asked me how my husband was. She was very polite and friendly, not just with me.
Next, after a long wait, went for fingerprinting and finally around 10:45 for the interview. First we did the oath. She asked me simple questions. Something like:
1. When did you complete your KCSE?
2. What was your Grade?
3. What did you study after that?
4. How long did you stay during your last visit to the USA?
5. Do you have any other children other than ....?
6. What State do you intend to live in?
7. What is your relationship with your host?

I figured what she was looking for was to see if I was at ease answering these questions, or I made something up. You need to relax and answer truthfully. The CO isn't looking for the correct answer, just an honest answer.

That was it. No trick questions, no attitude. She told me my visa was approved and explained how I was to pay for the USCIS Fee.

This was my second experience with the US Embassy and I have nothing but good things to say about them. They were polite, considerate and efficient during both experiences. It was extremely crowded. I sneaked at the Gate sheet and there were 45 IV interviews scheduled for today alone (My husband's name was also there). Be prepared to wait.

I sincerely thank this forum for the valuable support. It truly felt like family. I am now planning to travel, but I will only do so after I deliver and with my husband. I would love to have your inputs.
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CONGLATULATIONS @usamommy2015.
Elated to see that you made it after the roller coaster of the dv year. Welcome to the club.
I am in town, invite me to your victory party.;)
 
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avant said:
Hi guys what can i do secure a low case no. during lottery applications?
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Hey Avant,my friend used to tell me in order to secure low case number one should apply when the dv is nearly ending in the last weeks or few dasy to closure,But I tend to disagree,this is lottery which means its based on luck so whether you apply early or late,luck is luck you will still get the number God Destined for you.So just pray before you apply.
 
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