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DV 2015 Selectees from Ghana

usamommy2015 said:
I've studied with Ghanaians so I can say this with certainity. Never come between a beleiver and his God. My friends would pray before they ate, sat in a car, slept, basically just prayed all the time. Even when they talked, it was a cute mishmash of words and prayers. Hello Usamommy, the lord has surely had mercy on you, you look very good today. I personally feel, we should let people keep their personality in posts AS LONG AS THE POST IS NOT MISLEADING. Disclaimer: I am Muslim.
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Yeah I hear you. I have NO problem letting people express their personality, but with a couple of caveats - one of which you have spoken of. The posts should not be misleading. We correct people on factual errors as often as possible because if people are allowed to put silly stories out there, others might read that, believe it and suffer as a consequence.

However, there are a couple of other points that trouble me. I don't want to be a part of a forum that "puts down" anyone over race, religion, sexual orientation and so on. So - when someone says that their religious beliefs confers more chance than me, or than you - that is not OK. It is obviously not true, but it is also implicitly insulting.

Lastly this is a forum about immigration matters and in particular our interest is on the DV lottery. That is the topic. I'd just like to keep it that way.
 
Britsimon said:
Yeah I hear you. I have NO problem letting people express their personality, but with a couple of caveats - one of which you have spoken of. The posts should not be misleading. We correct people on factual errors as often as possible because if people are allowed to put silly stories out there, others might read that, believe it and suffer as a consequence.

However, there are a couple of other points that trouble me. I don't want to be a part of a forum that "puts down" anyone over race, religion, sexual orientation and so on. So - when someone says that their religious beliefs confers more chance than me, or than you - that is not OK. It is obviously not true, but it is also implicitly insulting.

Lastly this is a forum about immigration matters and in particular our interest is on the DV lottery. That is the topic. I'd just like to keep it that way.
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Which reminds me... Someone asked if spelling their name as Deyama on edv when it os actuay spelt Deamah is a big deal...
 
usamommy2015 said:
Which reminds me... Someone asked if spelling their name as Deyama on edv when it os actuay spelt Deamah is a big deal...
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This same case was asked by another member on behalf of the same friend a few days ago.

The response to that question was that it could lead to a denial, but only the CO can decide that. KCC had already told the person that - but obviously this person just keeps asking. The reality is there is some risk, but the person can proceed accepting the risk and ensuring they have filled out the DS260 with the accurate name. There is no way to predict with any certainty how that one will turn out.
 
Britsimon said:
This same case was asked by another member on behalf of the same friend a few days ago.

The response to that question was that it could lead to a denial, but only the CO can decide that. KCC had already told the person that - but obviously this person just keeps asking. The reality is there is some risk, but the person can proceed accepting the risk and ensuring they have filled out the DS260 with the accurate name. There is no way to predict with any certainty how that one will turn out.
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there is always a risk factor as long as there is an error.
 
to those who have done it already,pls may i know how much the medical examination cost? my interview is in Feb.
 
Shine27 said:
causing trouble and I will have no hesitation in banning you.
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in my last post which u deleted, i signed off with 'case closed'.it's surprising u still went ahead to respond only to turn around n describe me as a 'potential trouble causer'???i beg ur pardon. u are creating a strong impression of an authoritarian i may b wrong but i doubt it. ''By all means stay to ask and answer questions on topic, but there is no need for you to comment on any other matters.If you persist it will confirm that you are only interested in causing trouble and I will have no hesitation in banning you''- my friend just be tolerable OK! .is any post from a forum member not worth commenting on if one so desires??? lik u did?? rubbishing one's belief is equally insulting!you are at liberty to ban me if u so please- u shdnt have created or moderated this forum if u cannot accept diverse views apart from your own or those u agree with.pls dont forget what DV Lottery stands for- DIVERSITY OK![/QUOTE]


Look. I am really over your sillyness, but let me just point out something that you seem to fail to grasp.

I have been a member here for about 18 months. I have my Green Card, and I live in the USA. I have posted 7800+ messages in this forum (Really much more that that since we lost some statistics). I also have helped people on other forums for the diversity visa lottery and I have created a Blog to assist people which costs me money from my own pocket. ALL of that is in support of people that I have never met, from all races, religions, countries and so on. I have supported the Diversity visa program in more ways than you can even imagine. Do YOU really think I need to be be reminded what the D in the DV lottery stands for?? Seriously??? Do you really think I am someone who is not supportive of people of all races and religions? That is ludicrous.

You on the other hand are new here. You seem intent on dragging up issues to simply derail the normally good natured conversation. You haven't had the decency to respond to my PM at all and continue to rehash the same off topic stuff. Frankly I should have clicked the ban button already - the ONLY thing stopping me is an expectation that you would let this topic drop and maybe had something useful to contribute. Am I simply wasting my time hoping that you will show a little humility and realize that you are distracting from the purpose of the forum????
 
pls help. i got married to my wife July this year. she wants to use my surname but she has her surname on all her doccuments including her certificates and passport. on the DS-260 form they only requested for her maiden name hence she used her surname. we want to bear the same surname in all our IDs in the US. i have been scheduled for Feb. interview. how do i go about it? thanks
 
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atanga said:
pls help. i married my with July this year. she wants to use my surname but she has her surname on all her doccuments including her certificates and passport. on the DS-260 form they only requested for her maiden name hence she used her surname. we want to bear the same surname in all our IDs in the US. i have been scheduled for Feb. interview. how do i go about it? thanks
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In countries where the wife takes on the husbands name the marriage certificate is usually issued showing the maiden name and the married name. The certificate provides the legal explanation as to why the person now has a different name. That person is not required or expected to go back and change all the old documents that were issued prior to the marriage. THe DS260 should include the married name and should explain the other names that the wife was previously known by.
 
Britsimon said:
In countries where the wife takes on the husbands name the marriage certificate is usually issued showing the maiden name and the married name. The certificate provides the legal explanation as to why the person now has a different name. That person is not required or expected to go back and change all the old documents that were issued prior to the marriage. THe DS260 should include the married name and should explain the other names that the wife was previously known by.
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ok but the name on the marriage certificate is the maiden name
 
atanga said:
ok but the name on the marriage certificate is the maiden name
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ONLY the maiden name - or the married name and the maiden name? Perhaps that is how things are done there in your country. In that case, you will need other documentary proof to take on a new name.
 
Britsimon said:
OK - perhaps some fellow Ghanaians can comment...
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ok but help me with this. will we have another opportunity to fill forms that will enable us make the necessary changes at the POE or embassy after we have acquired the necessary documments to support the change of name?
 
atanga said:
ok but help me with this. will we have another opportunity to fill forms that will enable us make the necessary changes at the POE or embassy after we have acquired the necessary documments to support the change of name?
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You can change addresses at the POE, but it would be another thing to change names. The visas will by then have been issued and stamped into the passports and so on - so if you want to change her name to a married name you should do it before/at the interview or wait until you are in the USA.
 
atanga said:
ok but help me with this. will we have another opportunity to fill forms that will enable us make the necessary changes at the POE or embassy after we have acquired the necessary documments to support the change of name?
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It would have been easier if she listed your last name as her surname on her DS form, while her current last name is listed under the maiden/other name section. I don't think she would have been required to present any other document showing your last name as hers, most marriage certificates issued in Africa (or should I say in the part of Africa that I'm from does not list the wife's name with the husband's last name, but it's assumed she will use the husband's name anyway).

Now when you show up for the interview you can request the CO that you wish to update that information. However, bear in mind that if the visa is issued with your last name, she may be denied boarding by the airline due to name discrepancy unless the name on the visa matches the name on the passport. So if you can, you she should consider getting a new passport in your name, and both passports should be taken along to the embassy for the interview.
 
Sm1smom said:
It would have been easier if she listed your last name as her surname on her DS form, while her current last name is listed under the maiden/other name section. I don't think she would have been required to present any other document showing your last name as hers, most marriage certificates issued in Africa (or should I say in the part of Africa that I'm from does not list the wife's name with the husband's last name, but it's assumed she will use the husband's name anyway).

Now when you show up for the interview you can request the CO that you wish to update that information. However, bear in mind that if the visa is issued with your last name, she may be denied boarding by the airline due to name discrepancy unless the name on the visa matches the name on the passport. So if you can, you she should consider getting a new passport in your name, and both passports should be taken along to the embassy for the interview.
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thanks alot
 
Britsimon said:
You can change addresses at the POE, but it would be another thing to change names. The visas will by then have been issued and stamped into the passports and so on - so if you want to change her name to a married name you should do it before/at the interview or wait until you are in the USA.
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thanks
 
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