Ibracadabra: It all started last year. In fact it was february 2011. I was so happy when I got an email saying I had won the DV visa lottery. I went crazy with joy- screaming out my lungs in excitement- only to find out it was a SCAM email! My heart sunk and my face fell when I was told that KCC doesn't send emails and that winners are NOT chosen in february. It was emotionally traumatic. I couldn't believe SCAM people had gotten to me- and even though their mail didn't ask me to pay anything; I eventually confirmed it was a fake letter after logging in with my confirmation no.

This experience made me swear I would never apply for this visa lottery thing. I was angry with everybody- including myself and my friend in America who applied for me that year.

So- October last year, the same friend in America called me and asked for my details so he could register for me again.. But I still felt bad about d scam so I told him I wasn't interested- but he persisted and I said to him impolitely, "Shay u get my details last year- use am again"

I didn't know he even registered- and I forgot d entire gist until May 2nd when he called me screaming on d fone... I asked him what happened and he told me I won.

I couldn't believe my ears. I was like, "won what?... Did you register for me?"

That was how I won o... I immediately used DHL to send d completed forms to KCC on 6th May and they confirmed reception... I kept praying, reading and that's when I fell in love with Nairaland and this forum in particular.

I can beat my chest and say I read every single page of both the 2012 and 2013 forums and this helped me prepare perfectly for today...

I woke up today by 4 am... I got a cab and got to d embassy by 5:05am and there were 5 ppl already waiting for d embassy to open. I was happy I was early, but eventually that didn't mean I got interviewed early. There was a lot of bureaucracy, lines to follow, tags to collect, I even had to drop pay N300 to drop my fone with one mallam outside.

We were searched at least 3 times and then we moved in to wait. They collected our original and photocopies. In fact d guy that collected my credentials finished from my school... So he was very friendly- and at that moment; I remembered all d prayers u guys said for me- and I knew it was God at work. I mean: how often do u meet your alumuni at d embassy? His cheerfulness settled me mentally and I waited for d interview proper.

I was called to Window 14 and a pretty blonde was d CEO. She gave me my form to sign and took my fingerprints.

This is how it went:


CO: Swear to say d truth, d whole truth and nothing but d truth

Me- I do

CO: Congratulations on your Visa Lottery

Me- Thank You

CO- tell me about your educational background

Me- okay, where do u want me to start from? Nursery? Primary?

CO- Umm. Primary

Me- took her through my educational background

CO- Why did you study Microbiology?

Me- as a kid; I always wanted to b a scientist and we watched a lot of Discovery Channel and Crime TV- so that spurred as kids to excel in sciences

CO- (smiled when I said Crime TV), so tell me- what do u do now?

Me- I told her

CO- when u get to America, what do u wanna do?

Me- I'll further my studies and probably specialise in pharmacology

CO- Hold on one minute (she started typing)... Your Visa has been APPROVED. (She encircled an address on a white paper) next wednesday Ĝø and pick it up. Congratulations

I was smiling like an idiot and she smiled back

CO: Oh you should try modelling. I think you'd have a shot at it

Me: Thank you (my head wan burst)

CO: Oh hold on: have u been ever married

Me: No

CO: any kids?

Me- No

CO: Ok, have a nice day

That's all folks... I'm going to party tonight

Congratulations bro!

michymich: im so sorry guys to be the first to give a refusal news me and my wife today were refused because we were not able to defend our relationship eventhough all other documents were tight.... any options for us? we were given one year to take an action

sorry about dt...pls give us a detail preview of what transpired at the interview today. This will guide us to know the next step for you.

michymich: im so sorry guys to be the first to give a refusal news me and my wife today were refused because we were not able to defend our relationship eventhough all other documents were tight.... any options for us? we were given one year to take an action

It is well bro, you can appeal against their decisions, I think someone posted ways to file in for an appeal, It was gotten frm a foriegn forum, so said the person or better still if you are financially okay, you can secure the services of a good immigration lawyer.

Ibracadabra: It all started last year. In fact it was february 2011. I was so happy when I got an email saying I had won the DV visa lottery. I went crazy with joy- screaming out my lungs in excitement- only to find out it was a SCAM email! My heart sunk and my face fell when I was told that KCC doesn't send emails and that winners are NOT chosen in february. It was emotionally traumatic. I couldn't believe SCAM people had gotten to me- and even though their mail didn't ask me to pay anything; I eventually confirmed it was a fake letter after logging in with my confirmation no.

This experience made me swear I would never apply for this visa lottery thing. I was angry with everybody- including myself and my friend in America who applied for me that year.

So- October last year, the same friend in America called me and asked for my details so he could register for me again.. But I still felt bad about d scam so I told him I wasn't interested- but he persisted and I said to him impolitely, "Shay u get my details last year- use am again"

I didn't know he even registered- and I forgot d entire gist until May 2nd when he called me screaming on d fone... I asked him what happened and he told me I won.

I couldn't believe my ears. I was like, "won what?... Did you register for me?"

That was how I won o... I immediately used DHL to send d completed forms to KCC on 6th May and they confirmed reception... I kept praying, reading and that's when I fell in love with Nairaland and this forum in particular.

I can beat my chest and say I read every single page of both the 2012 and 2013 forums and this helped me prepare perfectly for today...

I woke up today by 4 am... I got a cab and got to d embassy by 5:05am and there were 5 ppl already waiting for d embassy to open. I was happy I was early, but eventually that didn't mean I got interviewed early. There was a lot of bureaucracy, lines to follow, tags to collect, I even had to drop pay N300 to drop my fone with one mallam outside.

We were searched at least 3 times and then we moved in to wait. They collected our original and photocopies. In fact d guy that collected my credentials finished from my school... So he was very friendly- and at that moment; I remembered all d prayers u guys said for me- and I knew it was God at work. I mean: how often do u meet your alumuni at d embassy? His cheerfulness settled me mentally and I waited for d interview proper.

I was called to Window 14 and a pretty blonde was d CEO. She gave me my form to sign and took my fingerprints.

This is how it went:


CO: Swear to say d truth, d whole truth and nothing but d truth

Me- I do

CO: Congratulations on your Visa Lottery

Me- Thank You

CO- tell me about your educational background

Me- okay, where do u want me to start from? Nursery? Primary?

CO- Umm. Primary

Me- took her through my educational background

CO- Why did you study Microbiology?

Me- as a kid; I always wanted to b a scientist and we watched a lot of Discovery Channel and Crime TV- so that spurred as kids to excel in sciences

CO- (smiled when I said Crime TV), so tell me- what do u do now?

Me- I told her

CO- when u get to America, what do u wanna do?

Me- I'll further my studies and probably specialise in pharmacology

CO- Hold on one minute (she started typing)... Your Visa has been APPROVED. (She encircled an address on a white paper) next wednesday Ĝø and pick it up. Congratulations

I was smiling like an idiot and she smiled back

CO: Oh you should try modelling. I think you'd have a shot at it

Me: Thank you (my head wan burst)

CO: Oh hold on: have u been ever married

Me: No

CO: any kids?

Me- No

CO: Ok, have a nice day

That's all folks... I'm going to party tonight

Congrats once again my brother.

[quote author=michymich]take it easy bro, i wan't ask a question do you have kids? becos dat one is enough for u to prove it 4 dem.

michymich: im so sorry guys to be the first to give a refusal news me and my wife today were refused because we were not able to defend our relationship eventhough all other documents were tight.... any options for us? we were given one year to take an action

I'm so sorry for this news.
Pls don't give up hope. Its not over until its over.
I'm sure you are just being given room to prove your relationship further.
However, i believe you need to explain further to gurus on this forum so they can give you a befitting advise.
Be open enough because you can't afford to take chance as you prepare to appeal.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Success will eventually be yours even though delayed.

jidedon2000@yah:
@honeydee hope u were able 2 do d police character yesterday? wish u success my dear sister.

Jide thanks a lot jare. I jus needed to find out if dere was a way I cud do it without travelling to naij and he was helpful. My interview shud b feb by God's grace so I'll still wait. Uve saved me frm spending xtra on plane ticket to naija. God bless

Ibracadabra: I cannot believe the amount of love shown me on this forum thus far... I almost wept when I saw all your prayers and good wishes... God bless each and every one of you just like he has blessed me...

My visa has been APPROVED!!!

And trust me- my testimony is one of d greatest you have ever heard... I'll give a very detailed account of my successful interview experience when I settle down...

God heard your prayers for me- and for that I can't thank you enough!

Congrats. Happy for u

@michymich: you Delayed but Not Denied. Relax and focus on the next move to take BUT what ever you need to do must be done now. You dont have a yr.
If your marriage is genuine, then you have no broblem.

@Ibracadabra: welcome to America.

brightmon: @michymich: you Delayed but Not Denied. Relax and focus on the next move to take BUT what ever you need to do must be done now. You dont have a yr.
If your marriage is genuine, then you have no broblem.

Yh michymich. Don't lose hope. We are still praying for you

i must confess am nt very happy wth dis sad story i strongly believe 2nd chance given u ll be positive IJN. I ve sm questions 4u.Did u play d lottery as a couple and won?. Did u go 2 d embassy wth enough wedding pix and certificate? were u married b4 u played d lottery and hw old is ur marriage,lastly am sorry for dis question, hope sm documents were nt back dated. pls feel free to answer all dis question so dt d hse can learn.tanx

@michymich.i must confess am nt very happy wth dis sad story i strongly believe 2nd chance given u ll be positive IJN. I ve sm questions 4u.Did u play d lottery as a couple and won?. Did u go 2 d embassy wth enough wedding pix and certificate? were u married b4 u played d lottery and hw old is ur marriage,lastly am sorry for dis question, hope sm documents were nt back dated. pls feel free to answer all dis question so dt d hse can learn.tanx

Ibracadabra: I cannot believe the amount of love shown me on this forum thus far... I almost wept when I saw all your prayers and good wishes... God bless each and every one of you just like he has blessed me...

My visa has been APPROVED!!!

And trust me- my testimony is one of d greatest you have ever heard... I'll give a very detailed account of my successful interview experience when I settle down...

God heard your prayers for me- and for that I can't thank you enough!

thank God........

Gbabe 2:

Please pray for me as well.Everybody we had prayed sincerely for was successful(jack syno,malcon,gunners4u and now ibracadabra).Mine is next wednesday ooooooooooo.

jst av faith!!! U will be favoured IJN

Hellooooooo house! I'm so glad for the good news & congrats to our brothers who greatly recieved God's favour at the embassy. And for the bro who got refused, pray about it, i belief all is well. For those of us still expecting our 2NL , i pray we recieve it in good health. Stay lifted everyone.

infact i dnt believe it bros if u av geniue document or u truly maried wit your wife nd pls who is d principal pls open your mind dnt hide anything

Brothers in the house when is likely i recieve my 2NL. My CN - 5**. I sent my forms in first week of Oct.

alot kcc to process your document well i think after 2month u will receive 2nl

allow kcc to process your document i think 8wks u will receive

@femo:
allow kcc to process your document i think 8wks u will receive

. Okay,thanks bro!

michymich: im so sorry guys to be the first to give a refusal news me and my wife today were refused because we were not able to defend our relationship eventhough all other documents were tight.... any options for us? we were given one year to take an action

So sorry for this disturbance. Let me speak to you like a lawyer.

The CO merely told you of your chances before an arbitration panel. It means If you got sufficient documentary evidence to prove your case beyond a reasonable doubt then you can resort to it.

If you are certain there is nothing fraudulent in your marriage relationship, you may spend some bucks to institute a legal proceeding to address the temporary denial. Be sure you have your facts straight because you could earn yourself a ban for life if indeed your marriage is fraudulent.

I am open to further questions offline if you choose, as legal matters are not treated on a public forum as this.

michymich: im so sorry guys to be the first to give a refusal news me and my wife today were refused because we were not able to defend our relationship eventhough all other documents were tight.... any options for us? we were given one year to take an action

all is well

dammymye: Brothers in the house when is likely i recieve my 2NL. My CN - 5**. I sent my forms in first week of Oct.

In January/February i guess,, but still always chk ur status from 10 to 18 before den

Ibracadabra: It all started last year. In fact it was february 2011. I was so happy when I got an email saying I had won the DV visa lottery. I went crazy with joy- screaming out my lungs in excitement- only to find out it was a SCAM email! My heart sunk and my face fell when I was told that KCC doesn't send emails and that winners are NOT chosen in february. It was emotionally traumatic. I couldn't believe SCAM people had gotten to me- and even though their mail didn't ask me to pay anything; I eventually confirmed it was a fake letter after logging in with my confirmation no.

This experience made me swear I would never apply for this visa lottery thing. I was angry with everybody- including myself and my friend in America who applied for me that year.

So- October last year, the same friend in America called me and asked for my details so he could register for me again.. But I still felt bad about d scam so I told him I wasn't interested- but he persisted and I said to him impolitely, "Shay u get my details last year- use am again"

I didn't know he even registered- and I forgot d entire gist until May 2nd when he called me screaming on d fone... I asked him what happened and he told me I won.

I couldn't believe my ears. I was like, "won what?... Did you register for me?"

That was how I won o... I immediately used DHL to send d completed forms to KCC on 6th May and they confirmed reception... I kept praying, reading and that's when I fell in love with Nairaland and this forum in particular.

I can beat my chest and say I read every single page of both the 2012 and 2013 forums and this helped me prepare perfectly for today...

I woke up today by 4 am... I got a cab and got to d embassy by 5:05am and there were 5 ppl already waiting for d embassy to open. I was happy I was early, but eventually that didn't mean I got interviewed early. There was a lot of bureaucracy, lines to follow, tags to collect, I even had to drop pay N300 to drop my fone with one mallam outside.

We were searched at least 3 times and then we moved in to wait. They collected our original and photocopies. In fact d guy that collected my credentials finished from my school... So he was very friendly- and at that moment; I remembered all d prayers u guys said for me- and I knew it was God at work. I mean: how often do u meet your alumuni at d embassy? His cheerfulness settled me mentally and I waited for d interview proper.

I was called to Window 14 and a pretty blonde was d CEO. She gave me my form to sign and took my fingerprints.

This is how it went:


CO: Swear to say d truth, d whole truth and nothing but d truth

Me- I do

CO: Congratulations on your Visa Lottery

Me- Thank You

CO- tell me about your educational background

Me- okay, where do u want me to start from? Nursery? Primary?

CO- Umm. Primary

Me- took her through my educational background

CO- Why did you study Microbiology?

Me- as a kid; I always wanted to b a scientist and we watched a lot of Discovery Channel and Crime TV- so that spurred as kids to excel in sciences

CO- (smiled when I said Crime TV), so tell me- what do u do now?

Me- I told her

CO- when u get to America, what do u wanna do?

Me- I'll further my studies and probably specialise in pharmacology

CO- Hold on one minute (she started typing)... Your Visa has been APPROVED. (She encircled an address on a white paper) next wednesday Ĝø and pick it up. Congratulations

I was smiling like an idiot and she smiled back

CO: Oh you should try modelling. I think you'd have a shot at it

Me: Thank you (my head wan burst)

CO: Oh hold on: have u been ever married

Me: No

CO: any kids?

Me- No

CO: Ok, have a nice day

That's all folks... I'm going to party tonight

Congrats bro....and I claim mine IJN.....AMEN!!!!

Amedino1:


In January/February i guess,, but still always chk ur status from 10 to 18 before den

Thanks! I will keep to that.

Ibracadabra: It all started last year. In fact it was february 2011. I was so happy when I got an email saying I had won the DV visa lottery. I went crazy with joy- screaming out my lungs in excitement- only to find out it was a SCAM email! My heart sunk and my face fell when I was told that KCC doesn't send emails and that winners are NOT chosen in february. It was emotionally traumatic. I couldn't believe SCAM people had gotten to me- and even though their mail didn't ask me to pay anything; I eventually confirmed it was a fake letter after logging in with my confirmation no.

This experience made me swear I would never apply for this visa lottery thing. I was angry with everybody- including myself and my friend in America who applied for me that year.

So- October last year, the same friend in America called me and asked for my details so he could register for me again.. But I still felt bad about d scam so I told him I wasn't interested- but he persisted and I said to him impolitely, "Shay u get my details last year- use am again"

I didn't know he even registered- and I forgot d entire gist until May 2nd when he called me screaming on d fone... I asked him what happened and he told me I won.

I couldn't believe my ears. I was like, "won what?... Did you register for me?"

That was how I won o... I immediately used DHL to send d completed forms to KCC on 6th May and they confirmed reception... I kept praying, reading and that's when I fell in love with Nairaland and this forum in particular.

I can beat my chest and say I read every single page of both the 2012 and 2013 forums and this helped me prepare perfectly for today...

I woke up today by 4 am... I got a cab and got to d embassy by 5:05am and there were 5 ppl already waiting for d embassy to open. I was happy I was early, but eventually that didn't mean I got interviewed early. There was a lot of bureaucracy, lines to follow, tags to collect, I even had to drop pay N300 to drop my fone with one mallam outside.

We were searched at least 3 times and then we moved in to wait. They collected our original and photocopies. In fact d guy that collected my credentials finished from my school... So he was very friendly- and at that moment; I remembered all d prayers u guys said for me- and I knew it was God at work. I mean: how often do u meet your alumuni at d embassy? His cheerfulness settled me mentally and I waited for d interview proper.

I was called to Window 14 and a pretty blonde was d CEO. She gave me my form to sign and took my fingerprints.

This is how it went:


CO: Swear to say d truth, d whole truth and nothing but d truth

Me- I do

CO: Congratulations on your Visa Lottery

Me- Thank You

CO- tell me about your educational background

Me- okay, where do u want me to start from? Nursery? Primary?

CO- Umm. Primary

Me- took her through my educational background

CO- Why did you study Microbiology?

Me- as a kid; I always wanted to b a scientist and we watched a lot of Discovery Channel and Crime TV- so that spurred as kids to excel in sciences

CO- (smiled when I said Crime TV), so tell me- what do u do now?

Me- I told her

CO- when u get to America, what do u wanna do?

Me- I'll further my studies and probably specialise in pharmacology

CO- Hold on one minute (she started typing)... Your Visa has been APPROVED. (She encircled an address on a white paper) next wednesday Ĝø and pick it up. Congratulations

I was smiling like an idiot and she smiled back

CO: Oh you should try modelling. I think you'd have a shot at it

Me: Thank you (my head wan burst)

CO: Oh hold on: have u been ever married

Me: No

CO: any kids?

Me- No

CO: Ok, have a nice day

That's all folks... I'm going to party tonight

congrats Ibra,so you look cute and get 6 packs, hmmmmmm AMERICAN gurls go[b][/b] hear am.

congrats @ibracadabra, sorry @michymich, am really sorry.

michymich: im so sorry guys to be the first to give a refusal news me and my wife today were refused because we were not able to defend our relationship eventhough all other documents were tight.... any options for us? we were given one year to take an action

Before i can give an advice,i need to ask if you were given any document or paper to come within the one year or not?

Tiwanna: congrats @ibracadabra, sorry @michymich, am really sorry.

Please lets not say sorry yet,i belive he can stil get it,i guess the embassy may run some back ground checks on him and his wife.Please watch out,they may visit you when you least expected it.Stil get yourself familiarised with your wife cos they could call you on phone or visit the address you gave.Personally,i guess they want to do some surprise back ground checks to know if your marriage is real or not since you werent able to defend it during the interview

temmytanny: congrats Ibra,so you look cute and get 6 packs, hmmmmmm AMERICAN gurls go[b][/b] hear am.

hello temmytanny....pls I can't find my waec certificate... If I go wit a letter from waec,wil it be accepted or wat can I do?pls advice me...thanks and God bless!!!!

idoo4love: hello temmytanny....pls I can't find my waec certificate... If I go wit a letter from waec,wil it be accepted or wat can I do?pls advice me...thanks and God bless!!!!

Am not sure about this but i would want the house to react to it,personally i would advice you get a waec scratch card with it if eventually you dint succeed in getting the certificate the embassy could check online.