Olly okesh
Member
For those interviews in Dec success is your portion may u make it in Jesus name
DV 2020 Kenya
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johnny boy
New Member
hi kenyans am new dv2020 53k whats up with the skilled and unskilled labour ,needs some clarifications
johnny boy
New Member
hi bout my marriage date my married certificate is written married under african customary law in marital status n that was 7 yrs ago but the married date in the certificate is ./. 2019 what does that mean
FRAN 2020AF30XXX
Well-Known Member
If the next VB has a big jump you'll also be in Feb @Olly okesh
FRAN 2020AF30XXX
Well-Known Member
Welcome to the home of success
It's very hard for guys to get approval through work experience in 3rd world countries but I'll leave that to the seniors in this field to advise
FRAN 2020AF30XXX
Well-Known Member
You have a civil marriage after paying dowry
Under status during the Civil marriage process you either fill customary married or bachelor/spinster
You indicated the former, meaning you were already married under customary law before the Civil wedding
I got this interview experience from Britsimon's blog.
CN 2020AF2***
It was a Wednesday 06.Nov. & appointment time was 7:00am. On that cold morning we (family of 4) reached the embassy gates at 6:20am, went through first security point and then the second point – here we are asked for our passports and also asked for appointment letter.then through the 3rd security point, thorough checking was done and all electronics handed over to security officers.
We were then directed to another department where we were given a coupon with a number to identify us.
Time check 8:20am, we were called in to submit some documents (both original & copy of each asked) & of course a few questions asked – it’s like a chit- chat free style (like how you talk to a teller as you are being served). At this point you have to be organised with your documents well. After handing in all that officer needed, as a main applicant I was asked to make the payment – visa fees.
Time check 8:35am, we were asked to wait in the shade for our number to be called again. Here we waited for quiet sometime but later called.
The interview
Me: Good morning
CO: Are you good.
Me/my daughter: We are very well, thanks.
Co: Raise your right hand to swear that all we tell is the truth
Me: Yes I do
Co: Have you ever been to the US
Me: Yes
Co: When and why?
Me: Visited the states twice but all was to attend a conference
Co: OK.
Co: Where you working while there?
Me: No.
Co:OK
Co: Your visa has been approved and will be ready in one week.
In this whole this be truthful, precise & straight, organised, confidence, respect, audibility,a good listener are a few things that you should exercise and be too prepared.
The CO can ask you anything
Thanks
CN 2020AF2***
It was a Wednesday 06.Nov. & appointment time was 7:00am. On that cold morning we (family of 4) reached the embassy gates at 6:20am, went through first security point and then the second point – here we are asked for our passports and also asked for appointment letter.then through the 3rd security point, thorough checking was done and all electronics handed over to security officers.
We were then directed to another department where we were given a coupon with a number to identify us.
Time check 8:20am, we were called in to submit some documents (both original & copy of each asked) & of course a few questions asked – it’s like a chit- chat free style (like how you talk to a teller as you are being served). At this point you have to be organised with your documents well. After handing in all that officer needed, as a main applicant I was asked to make the payment – visa fees.
Time check 8:35am, we were asked to wait in the shade for our number to be called again. Here we waited for quiet sometime but later called.
The interview
Me: Good morning
CO: Are you good.
Me/my daughter: We are very well, thanks.
Co: Raise your right hand to swear that all we tell is the truth
Me: Yes I do
Co: Have you ever been to the US
Me: Yes
Co: When and why?
Me: Visited the states twice but all was to attend a conference
Co: OK.
Co: Where you working while there?
Me: No.
Co:OK
Co: Your visa has been approved and will be ready in one week.
In this whole this be truthful, precise & straight, organised, confidence, respect, audibility,a good listener are a few things that you should exercise and be too prepared.
The CO can ask you anything
Thanks
FRAN 2020AF30XXX
Well-Known Member
Because it's hard to prove work in these countries without systems and affidavits are not really trusted in these countries where rubbers stamps are made for 100 shillings in the streets
Welcome @johnny boy .Do you have a KCSE certificate? Then you don't need to worry about work experience as long as you never got an E grade.
odurojnr
Member
CN 2020AF63** just received my 2NL with interview scheduled for 2nd Jan 2020 , documents were submitted on Oct 29
Wow. I'm so happy for you. Now arrange for medicals, support documents, KNEC etc
Great. Please keep us posted
johnny boy
New Member
yes i was married under customary law. now i indicated the civil date in my ds form is it a problem
johnny boy
New Member
thanks yes i have a kcse cert
johnny boy
New Member
i never went to college but am running my company with my wife as directors for 5yrs
FRAN 2020AF30XXX
Well-Known Member
I entered my customary wedding date in DS260
Customary marriage is recognized in Kenya
If you entered the process as married in October 2018, I guess a 2019 date means you lied when entering (I'll leave the experts to explain further and otherwise if so)
The civil certificate is the legal paper needed to prove marriage but the CO understands the customary marriages in Kenya as legal too
And our certificates have provision to show that you were already married under customary law
Maybe we're looking so much into it
So long as it's legit all should be well
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Did you submit the initial entry form as married or single? If you submitted the form back in 2018 as married, it certainly makes no sense to list the 2019 date listed on the civil certificate as your marriage date.
That's all you need. Work experience does not matter in this case
AASKe 39***
Active Member
*Copied DV 2020 Interview
25th nov INTERVIEW NAIROBI EMBASSY
Started my journey at 10:30 from eldoret and by 5:45 I was at the emba found few people already lined up i also joined the queue. Security personnel briefed us on what to avoid while going in. I.e laptop,ipads,headphones, chargers, food and bags. Purses for ladies and two phones per person allowed. I had a charger and earphones this costed me a lot I had to pay 500 to a lady outside the gate to keep them for me.. Pliz don't come with them.
1st security check (main gate) you hand over appointment letter for verification of date plus original passport. Then u place all coins plus phone in a tray as they screen you if yuv carried any hard metal then Frisking is done your property is given back as you proceed to the next point.
Next is a small desk with a lady who checks on time of interview n registering your name in. Mine was 7:00am was allowed to proceed to the next step .
2ndsecurity check. Thorough one here. Appointment letter n passport checked and put on a tray. Any phone or metal(including belts and ear rings)Plus medical cd not allowed in. You are allowed into a front office where all items are put aside as you pass through a scanner
Next place is interview area with of course security personnel outside bt no check up here. They also check ua passport and allow you get in to collect you ticket number. Went to a lady who checks 2nd nl and passport, she issued ticket number and a small sheet to write names, case no. And phone number. I went out and waited to be called.
After 20mins I was called in again n told to go to the counter met a lady and she told me to hand over the birth cert passport good conduct form 4 cert and 2 passport size photos then gave me the shit containing the amount of money I cld pay kshs 34,650
Next counter my fingerprints and the last one was the cashier where I paid that interview fee and was told to wait outside I cld be called.
I waited and waited for around 2 hours and I felt into a deep sleep only to be awaken by the lady who was sitted next to me since she knew my ticket number and she had heard it... Thanks to that Somali lady
C0 : (a white lady) how are you doing
Me: I answered
CO: I want you to raise up your right hand and swear that whatever you will tell us is the total truth.
Me: I did that
CO: when did you finish your high school
Me: answered
CO: and what did you do after that
ME: answered
CO: which course
Me: answered
CO: which subjects are you teaching
Me: answered
CO: you are really so humble you fit the subject though you look very young.. How old are you
Me: answered
CO: fine... (Checks my host documents) who is...
Me: answered
CO: is he married
Me: answered
CO : with kids?
Me: answered
CO: (looked over the forms types some things in the computer) everything seems alright young girl your visa has been approved.. Gave me the form and guides me on how to pay the immigration fee and when to pick my stff.. Gave me back my certs
Me: ♀♀♀♀♀♀to eltret
As I am talking now I feel like I have forgotten to talk kiswahili I feel English English I even felt that my place was far and I shld only be operating with flights
25th nov INTERVIEW NAIROBI EMBASSY
Started my journey at 10:30 from eldoret and by 5:45 I was at the emba found few people already lined up i also joined the queue. Security personnel briefed us on what to avoid while going in. I.e laptop,ipads,headphones, chargers, food and bags. Purses for ladies and two phones per person allowed. I had a charger and earphones this costed me a lot I had to pay 500 to a lady outside the gate to keep them for me.. Pliz don't come with them.
1st security check (main gate) you hand over appointment letter for verification of date plus original passport. Then u place all coins plus phone in a tray as they screen you if yuv carried any hard metal then Frisking is done your property is given back as you proceed to the next point.
Next is a small desk with a lady who checks on time of interview n registering your name in. Mine was 7:00am was allowed to proceed to the next step .
2ndsecurity check. Thorough one here. Appointment letter n passport checked and put on a tray. Any phone or metal(including belts and ear rings)Plus medical cd not allowed in. You are allowed into a front office where all items are put aside as you pass through a scanner
Next place is interview area with of course security personnel outside bt no check up here. They also check ua passport and allow you get in to collect you ticket number. Went to a lady who checks 2nd nl and passport, she issued ticket number and a small sheet to write names, case no. And phone number. I went out and waited to be called.
After 20mins I was called in again n told to go to the counter met a lady and she told me to hand over the birth cert passport good conduct form 4 cert and 2 passport size photos then gave me the shit containing the amount of money I cld pay kshs 34,650
Next counter my fingerprints and the last one was the cashier where I paid that interview fee and was told to wait outside I cld be called.
I waited and waited for around 2 hours and I felt into a deep sleep only to be awaken by the lady who was sitted next to me since she knew my ticket number and she had heard it... Thanks to that Somali lady
C0 : (a white lady) how are you doing
Me: I answered
CO: I want you to raise up your right hand and swear that whatever you will tell us is the total truth.
Me: I did that
CO: when did you finish your high school
Me: answered
CO: and what did you do after that
ME: answered
CO: which course
Me: answered
CO: which subjects are you teaching
Me: answered
CO: you are really so humble you fit the subject though you look very young.. How old are you
Me: answered
CO: fine... (Checks my host documents) who is...
Me: answered
CO: is he married
Me: answered
CO : with kids?
Me: answered
CO: (looked over the forms types some things in the computer) everything seems alright young girl your visa has been approved.. Gave me the form and guides me on how to pay the immigration fee and when to pick my stff.. Gave me back my certs
Me: ♀♀♀♀♀♀to eltret
As I am talking now I feel like I have forgotten to talk kiswahili I feel English English I even felt that my place was far and I shld only be operating with flights
FRAN 2020AF30XXX
Well-Known Member
Great to see guys getting visas
What happened to our November interviewees in this forum?
Any feedback on how things went will be appreciated