TCPonly: @Obatide,congratulation to u & ur family,I am happy for u. Merry christmas and prosperous new year to u & every member of this forum.

Obatide: Good day my people, thank you all for your prayers, encouragements, supports and every other thing I can’t mention because of space. I was overwhelmed with the encomium and the way you celebrated us, May ALMIGHTY GOD repay you in many folds beyond your imaginations. On the thread here, my whatsapp, BBM, series of phone calls, I know it’s only God that can appreciate you, you gave me and every other members (now and future), reasons to do more.
On behalf of my family, we say a big thank you
Merry Xmas and happy New Year

Appreciation
To God ALMIGHTY, whose Glory cannot be shared with anybody, we say thank you sir
Im specially grateful to the following people (Batch one):
Sendtodeji, Malcolm28, okeymen, seubis, ItyRoyal, Kevwe-flex, baba-ajala, femishow2005, G2Glory, Roodboy, timimoyegun, candytos, XYZZ, odewenwa, TCPonly, buklan4real@yah, lagbabe, lagdude, mr-Rule, Apex555, justdre, kaybaba65, firewami, fancywendy, Madu77, daudsmart, komakan, bamidelealayo, gokman4u,adeboy007, temmytanny and friend - Gentiger, olutola1, amedino, atandaishola794, rantileye, Godsspeed, westcodes, akingenge, onye-baresi, Adesojiaderemi, Leripa, agbeke17, darmhee, chinny2014, akiayo, kennex89, coop, sayonara01, geogec, bukiemma, samolaniyi, penielnig, elena22, Leripa, doublegold, thuyahky, gius idowu, pipsland78, jollywin, justwise(the moderator) God bless you all.

Very special thanks to The Visa Officer on https://www.nairaland.com/1359935/u.s-consular-officer-ask-me and seun osewa (the brain behind Nairaland) God bless you the more

The making of our America Project:
It all started on October 23, 2012 when the four of us in the family as of then, entered for the lottery.
I checked mine on May 1, 2013 and was not selected, and then on May 4th, I checked my lovely First Lady’s status and discovered we have been selected for further processing.
At this point, we had no idea of the processes; hence, I started searching Google for resources and later found NAIRALAND 2013 & 2014 threads, which signified the new era.
Twice in that Month of May, I mailed KCC, requesting for additional information and medium of submission of our documents, they replied that both hard and soft copy are acceptable (detail posted sometime ago in one of my responses)
On July 4, 2013, we finally sent our forms via e-mail to kccdv@state.gov (note that we updated twice after this). We were current in November’s bulletin for interview on December 23, 2013 for 7am.
We received our 2nd NL on October 18, a day after birth of our new baby-Princess. We notified the embassy and invited them for naming, to my greatest surprise, replies received in both my mail and VO’s thread were word for words, then the waiting game continues as I always pray for easiest interview which came to pass on the 23rd.

Documentations:
I practiced what I always advice on the thread, we secured all documents before October, except for the new baby that was done after her birth in that month. Medicals and Police Certificate (#2500) were done on December 12th, this enable us to relax a bit.

The ‘D’ Day.
We lodged in a 20minutes drive location close to the embassy, got to the embassy around 5:40am.
Did all necessary security check as you are all aware of, paid the total sum of #272,500.00 being processing fee.
Window 17 called for documentations, to my surprise, the woman seeing us for the first time just asked a familiar question which Looks like those people are spy on NL (can’t ascertain though,so don’t quote me)
Then around 9am, the white Lady called us at window 14 for the real thing
CO: Good morning ma’am
We: Good morning and how was your night?
Co: very ….., thank you
We: Merry Xmas and she responded as well
Then Finger prints for both of us.
CO: raise your right hand and …………(swearing)
We: we do
After this, I lifted my first son (whose name is of one of America president’s name, to say Good morning to her) she called his name, and the laughing began, then the second son did the same and I was joking with her that, the new baby want to say Hi too, then laugh again.
CO: turned to my wife and asked, what’s your highest qualification?
My first Lady: AAAAAAA
CO: when did u finished
My first Lady: AAAAAAA
CO: She’s typing and was explaining that she think my wifey does not performed to her best in her first result, that’s why she submitted the second one
My first Lady: Yes
Me: I said ‘As if you know’ and she laughs again.
While I was trying to carry my children, who are playing around, she said your VISA is approved smiling and the rest of pick up infos. & we say thank you and God bless America
That’s it oooooooooooooooooooo, it was just like a chat

Till now, we are still thanking GOD

Thanks so much Obatide for your invaluable contribution to dv 2014 thread on nairaland. God 'll continue to guide, guard and bless your lot greatly.
As you relocate together with your family to USA, may you continue to reap the blessings of your labour of love and un common favour in everyway and everyday. Compliments of the season.

Pipsland78:
Are you in Texas? .

G2Glory:

Yes my brother, we arrived on tuesday evening & presently with a friend in Katy. We are trying to sort out accomodation that is not too expensive. Those that we presently got are in range of 1,200 USD for a room/bath around lakeside katy. Your good advice will be very useful for us to settle down

G2Glory:

Yes my brother, we arrived on tuesday evening & presently with a friend in Katy. We are trying to sort out accomodation that is not too expensive. Those that we presently got are in range of 1,200 USD for a room/bath around lakeside katy. Your good advice will be very useful for us to settle down

G2Glory: Hello Forumities. I am glad to inform you that I & my family successfully landed in Houston, Texas on Tuesday 24-Dec-2014 by 14.05 pm local time via Emirates airline. It was a very long flight (7hrs from Lagos to Dubai & another 16 hrs from Dubai to Houston). We are all tired & just managed to come online to say a big thank you to all for your prayers & encouragement.

To Obatide, i say a very big congratulations to you. I wish you all my fellow Forumities Merry Xmas. It's a bit cold here we are trying to aclamatise.

Will come online again to share our travelling exprience

gokman4u:
I picked ur destination 4rm the other thread(Diversity Visa Immigrant) where you said you are heading to Newark NJ.
I'll be heading to Irvington NJ January ending.
What's your FB contact name or email address?
We need be in touch.
.

G2Glory: Hello Forumities. I am glad to inform you that I & my family successfully landed in Houston, Texas on Tuesday 24-Dec-2014 by 14.05 pm local time via Emirates airline. It was a very long flight (7hrs from Lagos to Dubai & another 16 hrs from Dubai to Houston). We are all tired & just managed to come online to say a big thank you to all for your prayers & encouragement.
To Obatide, i say a very big congratulations to you. I wish you all my fellow Forumities Merry Xmas. It's a bit cold here we are trying to aclamatise.
Will come online again to share our travelling exprience

justdre: @obatide pls hw much is d medicalz and d interview fee and for the interview fee where ar we going to change it to dollar is it at d embassy or we can change it anywhere?...and pls sir I need ur email n facebook addy pls we need to talk...

Obatide:

Congratulations to the entire family sir.
I pray that America will favour you, and you will fulfil Destiny IJN. About settling in quickly, some Nairalanders are in Texas: Roodboy, temmytanny, Jejelady, tolubullon(Dallas), gunners4u and a host of others that I believe if you contact any of them, they will guide and help u and most of them are on FB & whatsapp.

Pls, try to download BBM on your IPad and other social medial so as to talk on time. I sent msgs to madam's FB around the time that u touch down there, lets chat from there pls.

It's my prayer that u settled in fast, so as to think of guilding the rest of us and we are thinking of having get-together on thanksgiving day, so be prepare to be among the hosts

Of a special prayer for Journey mercy is to @candytos, @gokman4u and the rest who will be traveling in January, God will grant them journey mercy.
Happy holiday to everybody.

Pipsland78:
Can we meet on facebook and whatsapp? Pls check your inbox, tried mailing you.

Obatide: .

G2Glory: Hello Forumities. I am glad to inform you that I & my family successfully landed in Houston, Texas on Tuesday 24-Dec-2014 by 14.05 pm local time via Emirates airline. It was a very long flight (7hrs from Lagos to Dubai & another 16 hrs from Dubai to Houston). We are all tired & just managed to come online to say a big thank you to all for your prayers & encouragement.

To Obatide, i say a very big congratulations to you. I wish you all my fellow Forumities Merry Xmas. It's a bit cold here we are trying to aclamatise.

Will come online again to share our travelling exprience

kevwe_flex:

Really o. So everyone will keep watch. Got the joke. Thanks. Hail your family.

ineco: hello evrybody,please i play dv lottery since 2012 and i lost the print out since but when i check my mail box today,i was try to delete some unuseful message and i tried to empty my spam but i just saw these and i was doubt maybe its genius or its not, pls kindly assist me with these

Dear winner, Re: Ref:AMERICAN DV2013 VISA LOTTERY PROGRAM RESULT.
US Department of State
To
Today at 9:16 AM
U.S. Department of State Date: December 23th, 2013
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Kentucky Consular Center(KCC)
3505 North Highway 25W
Williamsburg KY,40768 U.S.A.

Case Number :.........................
PA Name: DV-2013 Winner
Preference Category: DIVERSITY VISA
Foreign State Chargeability: DV ELIGIBLE


AMERICAN DV-2013 VISA LOTTERY PROGRAM WINNER:CASE NUMBER ...........................

This success notification letter on your success in DV-2013 has been sent to you via e-mail owing to failed attempts at getting your response after the normal letter by post was sent. We are assuming that the letter has b een lost en transit hence this as the last resort.

It is my pleasure to congratulate you on your success in the AMERICAN DV2012 VISA LOTTERY PROGRAM which was applied and processed by our Agency. You were selected as one of the lucky winners on our internet screening machine, for the DV2013 USA national visa lottery program. Your visa lottery winner's case number is DV2013/ID-6..................... In this respect, you are directed to forward to U.S Processing Department of States Officer Mr. Travor Blair via: email usdv.proffice@us a.com the following requirements:


1. Your CURRENT contact address (Re-confirm for record purposes),
2. SCANNED copies of your RECENT passport photograph,

3. Telephone number,

4. Marital status,
5. Family Name,
6. Year of Birth.

The passport photograph must be taken within the last six months, and must be 35mmsq or 2 inches by 2 inches. You can also provide the passport photographs of your spouse and other dependents.

Further get in touch with the Clearance Officer Mrs. Barbara McDonald through her e-mail usdv.cloffice@usa.com , for instructions on how to pay the $1,189.67 clearance/acceptance fees. The payment of the fees ensures that your file is cleared for processing.

Note that this country's Code of Conduct and Constitution Vol.176/866:Act 690SN guiding all immigration, and Green Card permit Agencies, dictates that 10 days after the dispatch of this e-mail, that all such notified winners who fail to comply to the provisions herein contained, shall lose the opportunity.
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McHenry Donavan,
Diversity Visa Lottery Coordinator,
Bureau of Consular Affairs,
U.S Department of State.
Phone: +12064267443

Obatide: Christ is D reason 4 d season.
As we celebrate HIM, may HE supply all our needs according 2 His riches in Glory.
Merry Christ-Mas & best 2014 Ahead.

Dont forget that come 2014 Thanksgiving Day, we will hold a get-together party & host Each other in the United States of America, if you support, pls click LIKE & lets start planning

Hip! Hip! Hip! .......................

ineco: hello evrybody,please i play dv lottery since 2012 and i lost the print out since but when i check my mail box today,i was try to delete some unuseful message and i tried to empty my spam but i just saw these and i was doubt maybe its genius or its not, pls kindly assist me with these

Dear winner, Re: Ref:AMERICAN DV2013 VISA LOTTERY PROGRAM RESULT.
US Department of State
To
Today at 9:16 AM
U.S. Department of State Date: December 23th, 2013
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Kentucky Consular Center(KCC)
3505 North Highway 25W
Williamsburg KY,40768 U.S.A.

Case Number :.........................
PA Name: DV-2013 Winner
Preference Category: DIVERSITY VISA
Foreign State Chargeability: DV ELIGIBLE


AMERICAN DV-2013 VISA LOTTERY PROGRAM WINNER:CASE NUMBER ...........................

This success notification letter on your success in DV-2013 has been sent to you via e-mail owing to failed attempts at getting your response after the normal letter by post was sent. We are assuming that the letter has b een lost en transit hence this as the last resort.

It is my pleasure to congratulate you on your success in the AMERICAN DV2012 VISA LOTTERY PROGRAM which was applied and processed by our Agency. You were selected as one of the lucky winners on our internet screening machine, for the DV2013 USA national visa lottery program. Your visa lottery winner's case number is DV2013/ID-6..................... In this respect, you are directed to forward to U.S Processing Department of States Officer Mr. Travor Blair via: email usdv.proffice@us a.com the following requirements:


1. Your CURRENT contact address (Re-confirm for record purposes),
2. SCANNED copies of your RECENT passport photograph,

3. Telephone number,

4. Marital status,
5. Family Name,
6. Year of Birth.

The passport photograph must be taken within the last six months, and must be 35mmsq or 2 inches by 2 inches. You can also provide the passport photographs of your spouse and other dependents.

Further get in touch with the Clearance Officer Mrs. Barbara McDonald through her e-mail usdv.cloffice@usa.com , for instructions on how to pay the $1,189.67 clearance/acceptance fees. The payment of the fees ensures that your file is cleared for processing.

Note that this country's Code of Conduct and Constitution Vol.176/866:Act 690SN guiding all immigration, and Green Card permit Agencies, dictates that 10 days after the dispatch of this e-mail, that all such notified winners who fail to comply to the provisions herein contained, shall lose the opportunity.
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McHenry Donavan,
Diversity Visa Lottery Coordinator,
Bureau of Consular Affairs,
U.S Department of State.
Phone: +12064267443

Obatide:
For medicals, each adult pays #12,000 and children pays #7,000 consultation fee, then vaccinations fee, which varies. I strongly advice that you go with your children immunization records, it helps to reduce price.

On the processing fee payment, its advisable to pay in Naira considering the current unstable dollar rate at BM.
Embassy has a stable rate of #165 to $1 (http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/index.html?firstTime=No) till 2016, but if you can get Dollars cheaper than that rate, it will be to your advantage otherwise pay in Naira @ embassy.

We can exchange contacts via Nairaland PM
Hope it helps

ineco: @all,tnx much pls can someone tell me the dv lottery mail address so th I can mail them.tnx