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[VanessaTony 3,567]

As far as I was aware, I only needed to start the courses and they didn't need to be completed? This is from the technical instructions for civil surgeons on the CDC website:

Also, I think (if memory serves me correctly) from the info I was given by my gp, the second Varicella shot was 6 mth's after the first one, so with my current time line I'll be over there by then. So if I end up having to get it, it will be mega-expensive

You need to be current at the time of filing. For K1 you're current and they can't make you wait to get the next shot. For AOS, you need to be up to date and if that second shot is due you'll need to have had it.

Here: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/adult/mmwr-adult-schedule.pdf page 3, #3 says

Evidence of immunity to varicella in adults includes any of the following: 1) documentation of 2 doses of varicella vaccine at least 4 weeks apart;

so it looks like you should be able to get the next varicella shot before you leave. You will DEFINITELY be RFE'd for this if you don't get it done (and an I-693 transcription) when you AOS.

I did a quick google and here: http://children.webmd.com/vaccines/chickenpox-varicella-vaccine?page=2 for instance is talks about babies but when it mentions older kids and adults it says that they should have "2 shots 4-6 weeks apart" but that's a US link so I found THIS page in Australia: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/immunisation/fact-sheets/factsheets/chickenpox_vaccination from the Health page (so you can print it to show your doc in case he qns giving you the second shot) it says:

People aged 14 years and older require two doses of the chickenpox vaccine, one to two months apart.

So get that second shot before you leave and remember to bring IT and your DS-3025 copy (from the panel physician) over and see a CS to get the transcription done.

[Dave and Shannon 9]

As far as I was aware, I only needed to start the courses and they didn't need to be completed? This is from the technical instructions for civil surgeons on the CDC website:

Also, I think (if memory serves me correctly) from the info I was given by my gp, the second Varicella shot was 6 mth's after the first one, so with my current time line I'll be over there by then. So if I end up having to get it, it will be mega-expensive

I got all worried when i first saw the u need Varicella thinking what the hell is that, so i googled it and saw it was the chicken pox and i got it done a few years back.. but 6 months apart? really? mine was only 2 months apart from my dates... tetnus shot ill be asking for in the next week or so from my dr.. it was free the last time i had it.. i think alot of these vaccinations i already had as a baby i hope!

[bextavaz 4]

@curve: I remember when snowboarding was like that for me still... get thru those first 3 days and you're good to go after that though

I also still have to chuckle at all of you kids in here stressing about the process being like two to three months long

[Dave and Shannon 9]

hey

how long should you wait till you give the police a call about your police check? i put mine in on the 23rd of March 2011 and still havent heard a thing... i got my medical booked in for next week on tuesday

[Wayne-Rachel 8]

hey

how long should you wait till you give the police a call about your police check? i put mine in on the 23rd of March 2011 and still havent heard a thing... i got my medical booked in for next week on tuesday

Not sure how long they are supposed to take, but I got mine in about two and a bit weeks if that helps????

[Dave and Shannon 9]

Not sure how long they are supposed to take, but I got mine in about two and a bit weeks if that helps????

ok cheers.. i think they/saw somewhere it was 28 days and its been over that now.. mmmm maybe i should call up

[Wayne-Rachel 8]

ok cheers.. i think they/saw somewhere it was 28 days and its been over that now.. mmmm maybe i should call up

Yeah, I think probably you should...

[Dave and Shannon 9]

ok i got my police cert completed today and suppose to be sent to me early next week so thats gooood... we just got P3 by email, i know these questions have probably been asked.. but everything on that checklist on the DSL-1076, do i need to take that to the interview or send in with my p3 forms? and for the things they ask, some of them i dont have or need.. like military, do u just tick the not applicable part? sorry if these have been answered before but not sure how to search and dont really want to look through 154 pages and not find something haha

cheers

[Wayne-Rachel 8]

Yep, the stuff on DSL-1076 needs to all be sent, except for the things that don't apply... yeah, if the military one doesnt apply, tick the not applicable box. For documents where it doesn't specify original or copy only (ie: police certificates) you need to send them the original *and* a photocopy. don't forget all the other forms too, DS-230; DS-156 (two copies); ds-156k; DSL-1076.

By the time you get your interview letter, all you should need is your passport, visa issuance fee receipt, 3kg express post bag, and your evidence of a ongoing relationship.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

ok i got my police cert completed today and suppose to be sent to me early next week so thats gooood... we just got P3 by email, i know these questions have probably been asked.. but everything on that checklist on the DSL-1076, do i need to take that to the interview or send in with my p3 forms? and for the things they ask, some of them i dont have or need.. like military, do u just tick the not applicable part? sorry if these have been answered before but not sure how to search and dont really want to look through 154 pages and not find something haha

cheers

When you get P3 first thing you do is send the DS-230 off. If you have the P3 stuff ready when you get P3 then you can send the DS-230 with all the 1076 stuff. In your case you mention still waiting on the police check so first you'll send the DS-230 and then when you get ALL the evidence listed on the 1076 that applies to you you send that off. Not long after that (maybe a week at most) you'll get P4 that tells you your interview date and time. If evidence doesn't apply to you tick the "does not apply" box but as stated above usually original AND photocopy is required unless the box is not able to be ticked (such as the photocopy box for the medical).

[Dave and Shannon 9]

When you get P3 first thing you do is send the DS-230 off. If you have the P3 stuff ready when you get P3 then you can send the DS-230 with all the 1076 stuff. In your case you mention still waiting on the police check so first you'll send the DS-230 and then when you get ALL the evidence listed on the 1076 that applies to you you send that off. Not long after that (maybe a week at most) you'll get P4 that tells you your interview date and time. If evidence doesn't apply to you tick the "does not apply" box but as stated above usually original AND photocopy is required unless the box is not able to be ticked (such as the photocopy box for the medical).

thanks guys

ill send the DS-230 off today, and the DS-156 (two copies); DS-156k forms today.. a couple things on the 1076 i still havent got like the police report which is suppose to arrive next week and my medical is next tuesday.. and a couple things from usa.. ahh this is all so stressful!

cheers

[VanessaTony 3,567]

thanks guys

ill send the DS-230 off today, and the DS-156 (two copies); DS-156k forms today.. a couple things on the 1076 i still havent got like the police report which is suppose to arrive next week and my medical is next tuesday.. and a couple things from usa.. ahh this is all so stressful!

cheers

NO! You ONLY send the DS-230. the DS-156 etc gets sent with EVERYTHING on the 1076. You don't send it in bits and pieces. DS-230 first, then EVERYTHING on the 1076 that you need to send, at once.. especially because it says you need to send the checklist with the documents. SO, DS-230 first THEN send the 1076 and everything on that checklist when you have everything.

Edited April 27, 2011 by Vanessa&Tony

[Dave and Shannon 9]

thanks, posted first form.. hopefully have the rest by end of next week... once i get info back from medical and police check thanks for the help

[Dave and Shannon 9]

hey

i sent my form yesterday, and tracked it, and it said sent to

29/04/11 11:43

Delivered to R ALCHURIAT

ALEXANDRIA PDC

Is that the embassy? how do you know? hope it went to the right place...

[VanessaTony 3,567]

i sent my form yesterday, and tracked it, and it said sent to

29/04/11 11:43

Delivered to R ALCHURIAT

ALEXANDRIA PDC

Is that the embassy? how do you know? hope it went to the right place...

Did you send it here: CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES, LEVEL 59 MLC CENTRE 19‐29 MARTIN PLACE SYDNEY NSW 2000 ?? It's the address on the top of the 1076. If that's where you sent it you should be fine but I can't remember where my confirmation said sorry