Winners from Africa in the UK
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godisgoodtome
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contact the consulate in UK, also call the USCIS and they will transfer you to the KCC IO .
The cut -off point for April is 21,500 which means you are a couple of months away from receiving your 2nd NL .If i were you , i will rather be prepared for may/june .Iam positive that the cut -off numbers for May/June will be 30,000 and above which means your 28,000 is inclusive.I come from Ghana originally but currently based in the UK too so you can get in touch on 07960088449 so we can share ideas.My number is above 58,000 so i'm looking around August/Sept.
Stay blessed.
Stay blessed.
The cut -off point for April is around 20,500. If i were you, i will rather prepare for May/June which will possibly shoot above 30,000.If that is the case then your 28,000 is inclusive.My number is above 58,000 so i'm looking around August/Sept.Originally i come from Ghana but currently based in the UK . You can get in touch on 07960088449 so that we can share more ideas.
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manfromafrica1
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I will be very grateful for those of you who are also from Africa and who have been through CP in London to post your experiences as I have found it very difficult to get information from London Embassy on issues relating to required documentation (police report from Africa).
I have just become current in August and have limited time to prepare. I have also heard that there is a great difference in the exchange rates they use at the embassy i.e., $/£ conversion. Any information will be helpful.
I have just become current in August and have limited time to prepare. I have also heard that there is a great difference in the exchange rates they use at the embassy i.e., $/£ conversion. Any information will be helpful.
Someone told me it is easier and much cheaper if you convert your money to US $ and pay by cash than to pay in £s because the £/$ conversion rate is not good. My medical is next week and interview is in August. I'll make sure I update you guys with any info as I go through the process. It will be much appreciated if others that have gone before us do the same.
Regarding Police Certificates and other documents, check this link out.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3195.html#police
manfromafrica1
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The problem I had was that when I received the first notification, there was sheet that specified that I did not require the certificate as the country of my elagibility was on a list of those that did not provide the certificate or was not obtainable, therefore I qualified for an exemption.
But, upon checking earlier this year, the exemption information was not there and even the London Embassy refere to UCIS for further information. They did not reply to my request for clarification on the matter.
It is very difficult to get a police report from UK.
The problem I had was that when I received the first notification, there was sheet that specified that I did not require the certificate as the country of my elagibility was on a list of those that did not provide the certificate or was not obtainable, therefore I qualified for an exemption.
But, upon checking earlier this year, the exemption information was not there and even the London Embassy refere to UCIS for further information. They did not reply to my request for clarification on the matter.
It is very difficult to get a police report from UK.
The problem I had was that when I received the first notification, there was sheet that specified that I did not require the certificate as the country of my elagibility was on a list of those that did not provide the certificate or was not obtainable, therefore I qualified for an exemption.
But, upon checking earlier this year, the exemption information was not there and even the London Embassy refere to UCIS for further information. They did not reply to my request for clarification on the matter.
It is very difficult to get a police report from UK.
The sheet you are referring to which was sent with your first NL is an old one! I had the same problem as well! The updated version is on the UCIS page. On the old list, it was stated that a Police Certificate is not needed from countries like Sierra Leone, Ghana etc but if you go to the updated page on the UCIS website, you will notice that they now require a police certificate from Ghana! I think it will be sensible for you to follow the information given on the UCIS page. Just try and obtain a police certificate from all the countries you've lived in for more than 6 months, to be on the safe side. It takes about 6 weeks to get a UK Police certificate and it costs £10.
The sheet you are referring to which was sent with your first NL is an old one! I had the same problem as well! The updated version is on the UCIS page. On the old list, it was stated that a Police Certificate is not needed from countries like Sierra Leone, Ghana etc but if you go to the updated page on the UCIS website, you will notice that they now require a police certificate from Ghana! I think it will be sensible for you to follow the information given on the UCIS page. Just try and obtain a police certificate from all the countries you've lived in for more than 6 months, to be on the safe side. It takes about 6 weeks to get a UK Police certificate and it costs £10.
Guys be careful.... uk police certificate doesn't cost £10 and it doesn't take up to 6 weeks.Check out this link for the latest http://www.acpo.police.uk/certificates.asp
If you are from Ghana or Nigeria then you need to obtain a fingerprint from scotland yard and send it to your native country to be certified.It is a long and tedious procedure so please get the facts right to avoid disappointment.There is a thread which details info on how to obtain police certificate from Ghana so you can fork it out.
Clarification:
Abeku66 thanks for the acpo website.
I got my UK "Person Record: Prosecution/Conviction" (which is also referred to as "Subject Access") last year and not a "Police Certificate". I was told at the time that UK Police do not give "Police Certificates but that they do give "Prosecution/Conviction History" for immigration purposes. I filled out the form and sent the required documents with the sum of £10 to the National Identification Service, New Scotland Yard. It took approximately six weeks for me to get it. It's not yet expired so I can still present it at the interview. I got this from the FAQs page of the acpo website:
When will the Embassies or High Commissions cease accepting the Subject Access Certificate
After the 15 August 2008, the USA will no longer accept subject access for visa interviews. Other Embassies and High Commissions have not yet fixed a date. My interview is before the 15th Aug. so I'm covered - or I'm I not?
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I called the London US Embassy this morning and I was told to get the new Police Certificate because they stopped receiving the "Prosecution/Conviction History" since 15th April 2008 for Immigrant Visas and for Non-immigrant Visas on 15th August 2008.
PLease make sure you get a Police Certificate for UK (i.e. if you live in the UK).
http://www.acpo.police.uk/certificates.asp
Thanks to Abeku66 for providing the website.