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DV 2017 Selectees from Ghana

The ox said:
hello everyone, pls I just wanted to ask, if its possible to inform kCC that, you wish to change the email address you used when you filled the DS-260 form??
And will they change it for you?
thanks.
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You can simply unlock and edit it. Unless you're referring to the initial edv entry?
 
Rogeo said:
I have a question. Would it be more beneficial to go give birth in the US thus making my child a US citizen by birth or should i relax and give birth here in Ghana and then leave with the baby and then we will all be legal permanent residents. What are the some of the benefits that a child born in the US is entitled to?
Also would it be very expensive to have the baby in the US? I just want to make an informed decision. Thanks.
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Interesting question for your case. Having the baby in the us means they will be citizens by birth. Otherwise they will be LPR just like you. I think Sussie and co can better advise you on costs, but I believe it will be generally much more expensive than in Ghana since you don't have any comprehensive insurance there yet.
 
How expensive it is depends on what medical insurance you have and what state you're in. Some states can end up being effectively free if you know how to use the system, others will cost more.
Being a citizen means the baby is eligible for any benefit that a citizen is in terms of welfare etc from birth, even ones that the rest of the family is not eligible for. And that if anything should happen and the family go back before citizenship, that child still has it.
Personally I'd think the decision should be based on when the child is due. And remember if you go after the child is born you need time to get a birth certificate and passport before you can travel with it, so that all needs to be done, as well as get a transportation letter from the embassy, before the family's visas expire.
 
Rogeo said:
Yes, at work!
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The day to day challenges question is a way they have of checking you actually do the work you said you do. The majority of refusals in Ghana seem to be about fraudulent documents, untruthful work or education history and so on. So, your advice to be prepared and truthful (and therefore confident in answers) is key to approval. Congrats!
 
Rogeo said:
Hi guys,
So i just got into my office and i can now tell you about how our visa experience went about.

our interview was scheduled for 9:30. We got to the embassy about 8:45. At the main gate, they inspected our passports, DS-260 c0nfirmation page print out, Interview confirmation letter print out as well as making sure that we didn't have anything bulky on us. My hubby had to empty his pockets of phones, pendrive and car keys, I had to get rid of my hand bag that had diapers, wipes and snacks for my baby. I transferred those into a brown envelope and it was kept at the security post for whenever we needed them. We were only allowed to send in our documents in a file.

So when we got into the main hall, our passports and the interview confirmation letter was again taken and inspected by a lady. she took the letter and gave our passports back and asked us to have a seat somewhere. After a short while we were called to counter 1. A young nice man gave us a brief intro about DV Visa and what is expected of us. Then he also inspected the DS-260 print out. But he did mention that it was a procedure to make sure we had all completed the form before proceeding. He gave us a sheet of paper and asked us to pay visa fees at the cashier.

We were called again at counter 1 for document inspection.
Finger prints were taken.
Approved passport size pictures
Passports (both old and new; stapled together)
Birth certificates and copy
Medicals (sealed)
Police report and copy
School certificates and copy
Pictures of family, wedding photos, baptismal photos of our son, his 1st birthday photos and our wedding programme...lol

We waited for a while after the document were inspected and were called to a counter for the actual interview.
CON: How are you doing?
WE: doing great, how about you?
CON: Great!
CON: Swear that your answers will be the truth
WE: We did with out hands up and then he took out finger prints
CON: How long have you been married?
WE: ....years and mentioned the exact wedding date.
CON: Where do you work?
HUBBY: answered
CON: What are your day to day challenges?
HUBBY: answered thoroughly
CON: Do u intend to continue your career in the US?
HUBBY: Yes that would be awesome..... (Plus something else i don't remember)
CON: So when do u intend to travel?
HUBBY: Well it depends on what the air line says and our doctors as well. (Cus im pregnant!)
CON: Well you have till May to leave so congratulations and all the best. Then he gave us a blue sheet and said; Please pick up your passports and visas in 2 weeks.
WE: Thank you so much.
CON: IF you decide to give birth before you travel please do inform us.
WE: We will. Thank you.

So basically that was our experience, it was quiet simple. My advise is be confident and truthful and be over prepared. take all the documents that u think they might need of you. Its better to go ready than leave some documents out and regret. Plus they watch body language as well.
I hope this helps and i wish everyone all the very best.
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Congrats on your approval and best of luck in the U.S.
 
Rogeo said:
I have a question. Would it be more beneficial to go give birth in the US thus making my child a US citizen by birth or should i relax and give birth here in Ghana and then leave with the baby and then we will all be legal permanent residents. What are the some of the benefits that a child born in the US is entitled to?
Also would it be very expensive to have the baby in the US? I just want to make an informed decision. Thanks.
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As Susie mentions, there is some benefit to US citizenship from birth (including eligibility to be the President of the USA!), but I generally advise people to weigh up the lack of family and friend support in a new country along with difficulties in understanding how to use the systems (such as healthcare and so on). Having a young child is stressful enough but adding to that being in a "strange" country makes things more difficult.
 
Bernard O. Fourdjor said:
The US embassy, Accra has a big share in that. They are the master brain since the visas issued are genuine and authentic.
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Actually, if you read the articles, the fake embassy issued both fake and "genuine" visas; the "genuine" visas that were issued were ones that were obtained legally at the real embassy and then sold to the fake one for alteration. This really does help explain why the Ghana embassy is so strict on issuing visas.
 
Rogeo said:
I have a question. Would it be more beneficial to go give birth in the US thus making my child a US citizen by birth or should i relax and give birth here in Ghana and then leave with the baby and then we will all be legal permanent residents. What are the some of the benefits that a child born in the US is entitled to?
Also would it be very expensive to have the baby in the US? I just want to make an informed decision. Thanks.
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Boss come give birth here in the US
 
SusieQQQ said:
How expensive it is depends on what medical insurance you have and what state you're in. Some states can end up being effectively free if you know how to use the system, others will cost more.
Being a citizen means the baby is eligible for any benefit that a citizen is in terms of welfare etc from birth, even ones that the rest of the family is not eligible for. And that if anything should happen and the family go back before citizenship, that child still has it.
Personally I'd think the decision should be based on when the child is due. And remember if you go after the child is born you need time to get a birth certificate and passport before you can travel with it, so that all needs to be done, as well as get a transportation letter from the embassy, before the family's visas expire.
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Thanks for the detailed info. I am actually 7 months right now. I spoke to some airlines and they said the new cut off time is 6 months so as it is i feel like its risky to try to fly. I will take into consideration expiration of the visa. Baby may come in February. so as soon as i deliver i would contact the embassy to start the necessary documentation as well as work on the passport and birth certificate.Does the transportation letter from the embassy take time? I hope that would not take too long.
 
Britsimon said:
As Susie mentions, there is some benefit to US citizenship from birth (including eligibility to be the President of the USA!), but I generally advise people to weigh up the lack of family and friend support in a new country along with difficulties in understanding how to use the systems (such as healthcare and so on). Having a young child is stressful enough but adding to that being in a "strange" country makes things more difficult.
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Very true.
So the plan is hubby will take the lead and go prepare for the rest of the family to join him later but definitely before the visa expires. Honestly i wanted to go and give birth there but that would mean the whole family moving out very quickly to a new country and with a new born it would be extra tedious. So I agree with you. In our particular case i think the best is to stay, give birth in Ghana and then move. Thanks
 
Ghana is one of the best country in the world as well as africa is concern. Other nations too are great. I tell you with all my life that, the US consular officials are involved. It is on going all over the world. Even here in Kenya.
 
Bernard O. Fourdjor said:
Ghana is one of the best country in the world as well as africa is concern. Other nations too are great. I tell you with all my life that, the US consular officials are involved. It is on going all over the world. Even here in Kenya.
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That is a wild accusation you're making. Unless you can substantiate it with verifiable facts, I have to caution you to desist from such accusations in this forum.
 
Rogeo said:
Thanks for the detailed info. I am actually 7 months right now. I spoke to some airlines and they said the new cut off time is 6 months so as it is i feel like its risky to try to fly. I will take into consideration expiration of the visa. Baby may come in February. so as soon as i deliver i would contact the embassy to start the necessary documentation as well as work on the passport and birth certificate.Does the transportation letter from the embassy take time? I hope that would not take too long.
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If you're already 7 months and you've just got the visa then it makes more sense to have it at home, as you rightly point out you may not even be able to fly at this stage. The letter from the embassy is not strictly required but as some airlines don't know all the US immigration rules it's better to have it, and I'm sure it will take faster than the passport & birth certificate anyway.
 
Bernard O. Fourdjor said:
Ghana is one of the best country in the world as well as africa is concern. Other nations too are great. I tell you with all my life that, the US consular officials are involved. It is on going all over the world. Even here in Kenya.
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With all your life, huh? With that kind of faith you must have some really strong evidence that I'm sure the authorities would love to see.
 
SusieQQQ said:
If you're already 7 months and you've just got the visa then it makes more sense to have it at home, as you rightly point out you may not even be able to fly at this stage. The letter from the embassy is not strictly required but as some airlines don't know all the US immigration rules it's better to have it, and I'm sure it will take faster than the passport & birth certificate anyway.
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Exactly my thoughts. I'm wondering if the new born will need a passport to travel. Could take upto 3+ months to obtain a passport.
 
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