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DV-2020 Ghana Selectees

You don’t need to bring an interpreter, where did you read that? That said, if your wife doesn’t speak local language or English then home country may be better. Yes all embassies have local language speakers available.
Also while Ghana works on host system, I am not sure how well they implement that for residents who are not actually Ghanaian, because the host system essentially works on a network of expats from that country. So if you’re not Ghanaian the support of a network of Ghanaians is questionable, I think @BlessD is right to be a little worried about this for his case.
@BlessD , what is your home country?
first just contact KCC and tell them you want to change to home country. Remember to list case details in the email as explained in your selection letter.
 
BlessD said:
Bro I'm very well relaxed. I'm just trying to gather info here and there and decide on what will be best for us. the truth of the matter is, we are not Ghanaians but our child was born here and have all docs to that effect. Moreover I learnt that one must take an interpreter along in case he/she can't speak English well and my wife falls in that bracket. I guess I can't be her interpreter, right? Hiring one will be quite expensive and you know that. Meanwhile in our home country, applicants are even allowed to be interviewed in the local dialects which makes it much more easier. I also tried to compare the medicals fees of the two countries and realised that the fees in our home country are quite OK. we are three (3) so imagine the costs. like I said, I'm yet to submit the DS (CN: 2020AF56***) so I haven't decided anything as it stands. So please allow me to ask again wheater it is possibly to change the interview location whilst filling the DS. and how do I go about it? any implications? if you can answer me, kindly do or anybody who can help is welcomed.
By the way, can you give me the link regarding the "host system" issue? I'm very glad to read that the I-134 form won't be necessary cause I've tried for a while now to get it but nobody seems to care. All my friends are telling me stories. Some want me to travel alone and bring my wife and kid later (which Brit Simon frowns on) since they can't sponsor all of us. Others are claiming they're already doing it either for their wives or relatives. so you can imagine how relieved I am to hear that good news.
Expecting your feedback. thanks
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Interview location is based on listed home address. If you’re listing your Ghanaian home address as your current address, KCC will schedule your interview based on that. If you’re listing an address in your home country as your current address (which wouldn’t be quite truthful since it really isn’t your current address, but doable), KCC will schedule your interview in your home country.

Simon “frowns” on the option of processing your DV selection alone for your own good. Of course you can choose to process alone like the some of your friends who claim they’re already doing a similar process their wives or relatives. You’ll just have to be prepared to wait for up to two years, spend more money and meet more stringent requirements before your wife and kid can join you in the US. If you don’t mind the cost and the long separation, process your DV selection alone as long as you disclose the existence of your wife and kid on your DS260 form.
 
SusieQQQ said:
You don’t need to bring an interpreter, where did you read that? That said, if your wife doesn’t speak local language or English then home country may be better. Yes all embassies have local language speakers available.
Also while Ghana works on host system, I am not sure how well they implement that for residents who are not actually Ghanaian, because the host system essentially works on a network of expats from that country. So if you’re not Ghanaian the support of a network of Ghanaians is questionable, I think @BlessD is right to be a little worried about this for his case.
@BlessD , what is your home country?
first just contact KCC and tell them you want to change to home country. Remember to list case details in the email as explained in your selection letter.
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OP doesn’t need to contact KCC since he’s yet to submit his DS260 form.
 
SusieQQQ said:
You don’t need to bring an interpreter, where did you read that? That said, if your wife doesn’t speak local language or English then home country may be better. Yes all embassies have local language speakers available.
Also while Ghana works on host system, I am not sure how well they implement that for residents who are not actually Ghanaian, because the host system essentially works on a network of expats from that country. So if you’re not Ghanaian the support of a network of Ghanaians is questionable, I think @BlessD is right to be a little worried about this for his case.
@BlessD , what is your home country?
first just contact KCC and tell them you want to change to home country. Remember to list case details in the email as explained in your selection letter.
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@SusieQQQ I downloaded a PDF doc from the Accra us embassy page entitled ACC_Accra. kindly google it, get the doc and you'll find that info under "interview guidelines". I was equally surprised to read that's their condition but, what can I do?
I learnt the host system is also used in my country so there's no problem for that. One of the reasons why I'm considering applying in my country is that most of my credentials and my wife's documents are not in English. meanwhile translations are required here. thanks
 
BlessD said:
@SusieQQQ I downloaded a PDF doc from the Accra us embassy page entitled ACC_Accra. kindly google it, get the doc and you'll find that info under "interview guidelines". I was equally surprised to read that's their condition but, what can I do?
I learnt the host system is also used in my country so there's no problem for that. One of the reasons why I'm considering applying in my country is that most of my credentials and my wife's documents are not in English. meanwhile translations are required here. thanks
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Ok, if you are able to present a host that’s fine then. (I’m not surprised to hear it, my concern was if you personally are from a country that doesn’t use it because then finding a suitable host is difficult, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.)

Why is translating the documents such a problem, I don’t understand? All you need is someone fluent in both languages to do it.
Are you or your wife the principal winner?
By the way if it is education etc documents you need translated, you’ll need that done for the US anyway.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Ok, if you are able to present a host that’s fine then. (I’m not surprised to hear it, my concern was if you personally are from a country that doesn’t use it because then finding a suitable host is difficult, but that doesn’t seem to be the case.)

Why is translating the documents such a problem, I don’t understand? All you need is someone fluent in both languages to do it.
Are you or your wife the principal winner?
By the way if it is education etc documents you need translated, you’ll need that done for the US anyway.
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I don't understand you last sentence. kindly explain.
I'm the principal winner. I'm equally fluent in both languages but I'm told the translations should be certified ( A certified translation is a translated document accompanied by a signed statement from the translator attesting to the completeness and accuracy of the translation. The statement is also notarized by a notary public. Once a translation is certified it becomes a legal record). some say I can do it myself and add a statement about its accuracy and sign but don't know how true that is. can you shed some light? if I have a hire a translator it will definitely costs me. When you are the only one doing virtually everything, I guess you'd wish to cut down on expenses. hope you understand. I'm still open to suggestions and advice. thanks
 
BlessD said:
Bro I'm very well relaxed. I'm just trying to gather info here and there and decide on what will be best for us. the truth of the matter is, we are not Ghanaians but our child was born here and have all docs to that effect. Moreover I learnt that one must take an interpreter along in case he/she can't speak English well and my wife falls in that bracket. I guess I can't be her interpreter, right? Hiring one will be quite expensive and you know that. Meanwhile in our home country, applicants are even allowed to be interviewed in the local dialects which makes it much more easier. I also tried to compare the medicals fees of the two countries and realised that the fees in our home country are quite OK. we are three (3) so imagine the costs. like I said, I'm yet to submit the DS (CN: 2020AF56***) so I haven't decided anything as it stands. So please allow me to ask again wheater it is possibly to change the interview location whilst filling the DS. and how do I go about it? any implications? if you can answer me, kindly do or anybody who can help is welcomed.
By the way, can you give me the link regarding the "host system" issue? I'm very glad to read that the I-134 form won't be necessary cause I've tried for a while now to get it but nobody seems to care. All my friends are telling me stories. Some want me to travel alone and bring my wife and kid later (which Brit Simon frowns on) since they can't sponsor all of us. Others are claiming they're already doing it either for their wives or relatives. so you can imagine how relieved I am to hear that good news.
Expecting your feedback. thanks
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Previous post indicates that yes you can change interview location(it's known as TRANSFER)....but you are mostly assigned to your current residence i.e the country your living in now. So I will say if you definitely want your interview transferred to your home country, then move to your country so that when filling your DS260, you enter your current Address. A mail to KCC indicating the transfer of your case will also help.

Moderators can correct me if wrong.
 
BlessD said:
I don't understand you last sentence. kindly explain.
I'm the principal winner. I'm equally fluent in both languages but I'm told the translations should be certified ( A certified translation is a translated document accompanied by a signed statement from the translator attesting to the completeness and accuracy of the translation. The statement is also notarized by a notary public. Once a translation is certified it becomes a legal record). some say I can do it myself and add a statement about its accuracy and sign but don't know how true that is. can you shed some light? if I have a hire a translator it will definitely costs me. When you are the only one doing virtually everything, I guess you'd wish to cut down on expenses. hope you understand. I'm still open to suggestions and advice. thanks
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If you are the principal applicant then you are the one who will be interviewed not your wife, she is a derivative. And come to think about it, do you really think getting your documents translated will cost you more than moving your family to your country.
 
SusieQQQ said:
By the way if it is education etc documents you need translated, you’ll need that done for the US anyway.
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BlessD said:
I don't understand you last sentence. kindly explain.
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If I read right, then what SusieQQQ means is if the documents you want to translate includes education certificates then you definitely need them translated when you move to the US. So even if you don't do it now, you will have to do it later. In Ghana you will pay Cedis but in US, dollars. If you want to save a lil then may be Cedi will help.

All the best.
 
GANYOBI said:
If you are the principal applicant then you are the one who will be interviewed not your wife, she is a derivative. And come to think about it, do you really think getting your documents translated will cost you more than moving your family to your country.
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This.

And of course you’ll need your documents in English in the US if you are using them to find a job etc.
 
Sm1smom said:
Interview location is based on listed home address. If you’re listing your Ghanaian home address as your current address, KCC will schedule your interview based on that. If you’re listing an address in your home country as your current address (which wouldn’t be quite truthful since it really isn’t your current address, but doable), KCC will schedule your interview in your home country.

Simon “frowns” on the option of processing your DV selection alone for your own good. Of course you can choose to process alone like the some of your friends who claim they’re already doing a similar process their wives or relatives. You’ll just have to be prepared to wait for up to two years, spend more money and meet more stringent requirements before your wife and kid can join you in the US. If you don’t mind the cost and the long separation, process your DV selection alone as long as you disclose the existence of your wife and kid on your DS260 form.
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@Sm1smom I really appreciate your honest opinions and didn't mean to be mischievous when using "frown". I believe you always want the best for us. really sorry if I offended you.
why wouldn't I wish to travel with my family in the first place? that's my dream but I need to make sure the right steps are taken for our good. if I can spend less now and travel with my family why should I deliberately choose the more expensive and complicated option? I mentioned in my earlier post that I'm the only paying all the fees and you know it's quite demanding. But anyway, I still have time to think and till then anything can happen. thanks
 
OK on
GANYOBI said:
If I read right, then what SusieQQQ means is if the documents you want to translate includes education certificates then you definitely need them translated when you move to the US. So even if you don't do it now, you will have to do it later. In Ghana you will pay Cedis but in US, dollars. If you want to save a lil then may be Cedi will help.

All the best.
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OK OK. well noted
 
GANYOBI said:
If you are the principal applicant then you are the one who will be interviewed not your wife, she is a derivative. And come to think about it, do you really think getting your documents translated will cost you more than moving your family to your country.
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Really? so the CO won't ask my wife any questions? I read from earlier posts here that some couples were interviewed together and they had reply some questions in unison.
I'll give your second a thought and see the way forward. thanks
 
BlessD said:
Really? so the CO won't ask my wife any questions? I read from earlier posts here that some couples were interviewed together and they had reply some questions in unison.
I'll give your second a thought and see the way forward. thanks
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True
 
BlessD said:
@Sm1smom I really appreciate your honest opinions and didn't mean to be mischievous when using "frown". I believe you always want the best for us. really sorry if I offended you.
why wouldn't I wish to travel with my family in the first place? that's my dream but I need to make sure the right steps are taken for our good. if I can spend less now and travel with my family why should I deliberately choose the more expensive and complicated option? I mentioned in my earlier post that I'm the only paying all the fees and you know it's quite demanding. But anyway, I still have time to think and till then anything can happen. thanks
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You stated in your previous posts you know of friends who processed alone and are now processing for their wives or relatives, and I merely tried to point out the unstated facts with trying to follow such a practice which is what you already got from Simon’s blog also.
 
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