Successful interview in Kuwait

[roddie2k 68]

We had our interview in Kuwait recently and I'm happy to inform we have been approved. Details are as follows:

After the usual security checks , we were escorted into the building which housed the consular services.We obtained a token and waited to be called into the first window.Shortly thereafter, our number came up and we were greeted at this window by a cheerful young lady ( who appeared to be a local). She started asking for each document one-by-one.While verifying each document, she occasionally asked an explanation of a particular document if she was not able to figure it out ( an example would be the affidavit provided - she asked why I was providing it). She complemented us for keeping the entire set of documents highly organized & doing our homework.

The main takeouts from this segment were:

- Only the highest degree was asked for. High school certificates were not required
- With regards to parent name discrepancy in the birth certificate, as pointed out by a forum member they'r only trying to make sure that the applicant has not taken any adverse ( read: Illegal measures) to secure the visa.
- For derivative not having the birth certificate, we had followed the DV site and obtained a certified statement from the government authority. In addition to this we piled up enough secondary evidence - the lady complemented us on doing our home work.


Time taken at first counter : 20 minutes

After the documents were verified; we were asked to pay the USD 330 per applicant which was completed in a matter of
few minutes. 10 minutes after this we were called at another counter to provide our finger prints- after which
we were asked to wait till we were called by the visa officer for the interview.

The Interview

Less than 10 minutes after the fingerprints were taken, we were called (by name) to a more private counter.
The counter was manned by yet another cheerful Visa Officer. The interview went as follows


CO: So you studied in the US- which school did you attend ?
Me: ......
CO: Pk so please raise your right hand to take the oath....
( Oath is taken and the interview continues)

CO: That's good - so you also seemed to have worked in the US ?
Me: ....... ( Detailed where I worked)

CO: And then you came here (with a sly smile)
Me: ....... ( explained why I decided to come back here)

(CO Goes through some of the documents , counter signs them)

CO:How many times did you apply for the DV ?
Me:....

CO: You gotta be kidding-You guys made it the first time ?
Me:....

CO: Have either of you been married before
Us:...

CO: Do you have any children ?
Us:....

CO: When do you plan to go to the US ?
Me:

CO (to wife): What was your major in college?
Wife:....

CO: Have you worked before anywhere?
wife: ...

CO: Where are you guys planning to go?
Me: ....

CO: Why ?
ME:...

CO: OK, Do you have any relatives in the US ?
ME:...

CO: So I'm guessing your going to live with your friend for a while ?
ME:....

CO: How was your experience with the panel physician process ?
ME:....

(CO starts typing on the computer)

CO: Alright based on your interview,I will be cancelling your current B1 visa because Im approving you today for the DV based green card. Congratulations!I also want to say you guys were 'super-organized' - good job!Please provide your telephone number for us to call you to pick up your visa+package.It will take about a week to two to get your visas printed & stamped.
Us: Thanks again & Happy Easter

The interview was over in about 15 minutes. - not entirely anti-climatic as I was led to believe but hey the end result is what counts.

The total time from entry to exit was 55 minutes.

As soon as we came out, I checked the CEAC state, our status was changed to AP.In 48 hours status was changed to Issued.

All in all, I would attribute the success of this interview to the all forum members who took time out of their daily grind to help us in getting our queries answered and sharing their experiences. Truely priceless!

I can't stress enough on the importance of keeping the documents organized as I feel this helped us score points with all the officers.Thank you all once again and to all winners expecting an interview - hang in there!

Edited April 7, 2015 by roddie2k

[Deejunx 1]

Good post and good advice. Keeping documents neat and organized is key.

Thanks for sharing and congratulations!

[upkilo 6]

congratulations!

me too, this is the first time I participate in DV and I get selected, I'm waiting for the my interview next month, the downside is I'm waiting for this interview for a year Now

[guys 24]

We had our interview in Kuwait recently and I'm happy to inform we have been approved. Details are as follows:

After the usual security checks , we were escorted into the building which housed the consular services.We obtained a token and waited to be called into the first window.Shortly thereafter, our number came up and we were greeted at this window by a cheerful young lady ( who appeared to be a local). She started asking for each document one-by-one.While verifying each document, she occasionally asked an explanation of a particular document if she was not able to figure it out ( an example would be the affidavit provided - she asked why I was providing it). She complemented us for keeping the entire set of documents highly organized & doing our homework.

The main takeouts from this segment were:

- Only the highest degree was asked for. High school certificates were not required

- With regards to parent name discrepancy in the birth certificate, as pointed out by a forum member they'r only trying to make sure that the applicant has not taken any adverse ( read: Illegal measures) to secure the visa.

- For derivative not having the birth certificate, we had followed the DV site and obtained a certified statement from the government authority. In addition to this we piled up enough secondary evidence - the lady complemented us on doing our home work.

Time taken at first counter : 20 minutes

After the documents were verified; we were asked to pay the USD 330 per applicant which was completed in a matter of

few minutes. 10 minutes after this we were called at another counter to provide our finger prints- after which

we were asked to wait till we were called by the visa officer for the interview.

The Interview

Less than 10 minutes after the fingerprints were taken, we were called (by name) to a more private counter.

The counter was manned by yet another cheerful Visa Officer. The interview went as follows

CO: So you studied in the US- which school did you attend ?

Me: ......

CO: Pk so please raise your right hand to take the oath....

( Oath is taken and the interview continues)

CO: That's good - so you also seemed to have worked in the US ?

Me: ....... ( Detailed where I worked)

CO: And then you came here (with a sly smile)

Me: ....... ( explained why I decided to come back here)

(CO Goes through some of the documents , counter signs them)

CO:How many times did you apply for the DV ?

Me:....

CO: You gotta be kidding-You guys made it the first time ?

Me:....

CO: Have either of you been married before

Us:...

CO: Do you have any children ?

Us:....

CO: When do you plan to go to the US ?

Me:

CO (to wife): What was your major in college?

Wife:....

CO: Have you worked before anywhere?

wife: ...

CO: Where are you guys planning to go?

Me: ....

CO: Why ?

ME:...

CO: OK, Do you have any relatives in the US ?

ME:...

CO: So I'm guessing your going to live with your friend for a while ?

ME:....

CO: How was your experience with the panel physician process ?

ME:....

(CO starts typing on the computer)

CO: Alright based on your interview,I will be cancelling your current B1 visa because Im approving you today for the DV based green card. Congratulations!I also want to say you guys were 'super-organized' - good job!Please provide your telephone number for us to call you to pick up your visa+package.It will take about a week to two to get your visas printed & stamped.

Us: Thanks again & Happy Easter

The interview was over in about 15 minutes. - not entirely anti-climatic as I was led to believe but hey the end result is what counts.

The total time from entry to exit was 55 minutes.

As soon as we came out, I checked the CEAC state, our status was changed to AP.In 48 hours status was changed to Issued.

All in all, I would attribute the success of this interview to the all forum members who took time out of their daily grind to help us in getting our queries answered and sharing their experiences. Truely priceless!

I can't stress enough on the importance of keeping the documents organized as I feel this helped us score points with all the officers.Thank you all once again and to all winners expecting an interview - hang in there!

wow, congratulation roddie2k,

i am happy to hear that,

finally, you and family got the visa, mabrook, mabrook,

[Hassan.12 0]

Congratulations

[Lauren2013 1]

Congratulations and thanks for the detailed experience.. my friend applied and he is freaking out about it.. I hope he has an easy interview like you did. Just one question. What information did you provide and how did you organose them?

[saymoon2013 1]

Congratulations!!!!

Hope my husbands interview becomes easy.. I secound what Lauren said. What are all the papers you submitted and in what order?

[roddie2k 68]

The documents submitted were the generic set mentioned at ( http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/diversity-visa/if-you-are-selected/prepare-supporting-documents.html )

and specifically what I submitted include:

Passport

• CEAC Confirmation Letter (Selection notification & Appointment)

• High School Certificate

• Bachelor’s Degree +Master’s Degree + Transcript

• Birth Certificate Original + One and same person affidavit

• Marriage Certificate Original

• Police Records

• Photograph x 2 : (2x2 inches) in size

• Medical Report copy

• Financial Plan ( Financial Health Summary (Graphical Representation)+ Bank Statement+ Bank Account balance certificate + Mutual fund Investment)

[saymoon2013 1]

Did you submit a cover page with the files?

[roddie2k 68]

Not at all. Just kept them in the order it was stated.

[FOS 0]

Hey people , Could any one please help me . I have been selected for further Dv 2015 processing and my case number is 2015AS000178xx, when expected date for my interview ?

Your cooperation in this regards will be highly appreciated .

[roddie2k 68]

Judging from DV 2014 , Im sorry to say its highly unlikely that number will be reached.

[Hassan.12 0]

good post, Congratulations

good luck