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[hampster 0]

Welcome Jess to the Nut House

You will find a lot of helpful and informative people here,

Within this Site.. and we are a Friendly lot here as well

If you like Chocolate and sweet things you will fit in well here lol

Paul here.. regarding your K1 Visa,

please go to the link below i may help with your Journey

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...amp;page=k1flow

Regarding "What is this 3kg satchel I'm hearing about?"

Its is a 3kg Express Post Satchel

That costs $10.00 from, any Australian Post Office.

You are required to supply one when you have your interview,

in Sydney @ the Consulate.

Unless they say come back following day for visa.

But purchase one just incase as it states on your interview form.

You need to Fill out your Name Address

(to where you want your Visa sent to.. usually your address on Application)

and make sure you put your contact phone number ..

I used my Mobile phone number.

I hope this clarifies this for you Jess..

I hope the following helps you as well Jess..

Cheers

Paul

An introductory letter with case number

* Visa Instructions - including "Applicant's Statement of Readiness to be Interviewed" (Returned to Sydney Consulate AFTER other items are collected by you)

1. Form DS-230 part 1 application for immigrant visa and Alien Registration (Biographic Data Part 1)

2. Information for completing on-line, Form DS-156

"As of November 1, 2006 everyone who applies for a non-immigrant visa to the United States (including fiancé visas) must use the Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF)...in Australia will no longer accept hand written forms."

EVAF form - http://evisaforms.state.gov/

3. Form DS-156 (K), Non-immigrant Fiancé (e) Visa Application

4. Affidavit of support I-134 form

5. Medical Examination Instructions and forms

6. Australian Police Certificate Instructions

Issues a Packet 4?

Yes

Packet 4 contents (if known):

The Letter:

Visa appointment date and time, details for medical appointment if still required. Sentence saying packet 4 not enclosed for K3/K4 visa applications, bring all documents previously requested to your appoint mint.

Another page detailing interview requirements:

At your interview you must have original (or certified copied bearing original seal or stamp of the issuing office) plus one photo copy of birth certificate, divorce/ death certificates, police certificates, court and military records. Documents must be assembled in order of list below before attending this office. When handing documents to visa clerk they should be out of envelopes or plastic sleeves. Your non-American children that are also applying for derivative fiancée visa must attend the interview and their documents should be placed in their individual order as listed below. This will help conduct your interview as expeditiously as possible. It is possible that you will have to spend the entire morning in the office before final action can be taken on your application.

What forms should be sending back to the Consulate?

As soon as first package is received

*Form DS-230I Biographic Data Part 1

When all required documents are accumulated for interview (including medical)

*Applicant's Statement of Readiness to be Interviewed

Other Forms (if any)?

1. Processing fee receipt: AU$130 for each applicant. Go to any post office, pay the fee, and obtain one receipt for each applicant, attached to the outside cover of each passport. Valid passport (and any expired passports bearing United states visas)

2. Two Passport-U.S sized photographs

3. Two completed applications forms DS-156

4. One completed copy form DS-156k - supplement to form DS-156

5. Long form birth certificate showing both parents names (with English translation if applicable)

6. For accompanying children : court order verifying sole custody to the immigrating parent or a signed and dated affidavit from the child's other parent advising of his/her knowledge and consent for the child to live in the united states which should include a copy of a photo ID of that parent, or a death certificate of the other parent.

7. Evidence of termination of all prior marriages (with English translation if applicable)

8. Police certificate (Australian and other countries if applicable & English translation if applicable)

9. Court record (if applicable)

10. Military Records (if applicable and with English translation if applicable)

11. Evidence of financial support

(original signature(s) must be on affidavits of support, Form I-134 or letters of affidavits of support. Photocopies or faxed copies of notarized signatures will not be accepted.)

12. Medical examination results.

Consulate offers Direct Consular Filing?

Yes

If so, for all or only for US citizen who is lawfully resident in your country?

Can fiancé (e)/spouse attend the interview?

Yes

Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"?

Ahead of Time

Did the embassy schedule your interview or could you walk-in?

Scheduled Ahead of Time

Visa issued same day?

Sometimes

If not whets the waiting period?

On the day of your interview, if you are found to be fully documented and eligible to receive a fiancé (e) or immigrant visa, the visa will be issued to you that morning. If the visa is not issued to you the same day of your interview, you will be required to supply a self-addressed 3kg Express Post envelope. Once the Consulate has received all pending documents and your application is approved for issuance, your visa will be issued and mailed to you in the envelope you provided. Increasingly, next day pickup or Express Post is the norm rather than same day issuance of visa.

Is the Medical exam same day as interview?

No

Cost of Medical Exam?

SYDNEY - Dr Joseph Wakes - TOTAL: $268.70 AU

Medical: $165.00 AU

Blood Tests: $43.20 AU

X-Ray: $60.50 AU

au $132 plus au$60.50 for X-ray I went through Dr Anthony Miller

Medical cost in Brisbane:

Medical $220

Blood tests $73.90

X-ray $88

List of doctors?

For up to date costs of medicals please contact the Doctors below for your State.

The Following is CORRECT as of "22 Feb 2007" Sydney Consulate date stamp.

New South Wales:

Dr. Anthony Millar, Macquarie Street Sydney, 02 9232 3932

Dr Joseph N. Wakes, George Street Sydney, 02 9239 1677

ACT:

Dr David Lee, Red Hill ACT, 02 6295 0966

Queensland:

Drs Ross Taylor, Brian Keble & James Yates, Brisbane, 07 3229 1344

Dr Julie Ann Whitehouse, Cairns, 07 4033 7666

South Australia:

Dr David Miller, Adelaide, 08 8267 5600

Victoria:

Dr Charles Oralis, Monash Medical Clinic 03 9903 1177

Dr Ralph Poppenbeek 03 9670 3558 (medical exam au$165.00 x-rays $75.00)

Tasmania:

Dr John Banks, Hobart, 03 6223 6822

Northern Territory:

Dr Augustine Matarazoo, Alice Springs, 08 8952 2000

Western Australia:

Dr John Bateman, Perth, 08 9321 7022

Dr Elizabeth Sinclair, Perth, 08 9322 4788

Altone Medical Centre, Beechboro, 08 9279 1079

How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical?

3

How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview?

2

Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview?

Vaccination requirements?

Depends on age but the main ones are MMR, Tetanus (Td) and Varicella

Many people have asked their Doctor's to have a blood test to determine their immunity. If you cannot remember when your last Tetanus jab was have one done and get the Doctor to print out the date you had it. This can be claimed on Medicare, ask the Doctor to print out the results to show the Medical Examiner.

A blood test for immunity is recommended if a full vaccination history cannot be found.

IMPORTANT: Request original documents from blood test results and vaccination history. Photocopies and faxes are not accepted.

Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate?

Travelodge on Phillip Street. Its one of the closest hotels to the U.S Consulate (about a 5 minute walk).

http://www.whereis.com/whereis/getMap.do?ref=homeMap#

Display accommodation with a click of the mouse.

Additional Info?

Information for Police Checks for all states:

http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/consu...ertificate.html

Edited April 18, 2007 by hampster

[jezz85 0]

Thanks! Thats really helpful! I guess I was right, Packet 4 DOES contain the answers I seek. I'm going to stop sweating it

Actually, I went to see Dr Waks. He was really nice and he made the whole medical part of it really easy. (still $$$ though LOL)

Oh, and I DO like chocolate... chocolate is sooo good. But hey, I'm getting married, I can't eat chocolate (much).

I'm curious to know whether the announcement that the consulate will be closing down/slowing down for the summit will effect how long before my appointment is sceduled. Can't help but think I should have sent the letter earlier, but the letter said not to send until I had everything in my hand, so thats what I dutifully did

I'm not toooo desperate for my visa because I have to stay here in Sydney to finish my degree (finished end of June). But I still really want it, so I can stop stressing (as much) and I can buy plane tickets and all that fun stuff.

Yay!

Jess

[hampster 0]

Thanks! Thats really helpful! I guess I was right, Packet 4 DOES contain the answers I seek. I'm going to stop sweating it

Actually, I went to see Dr Waks. He was really nice and he made the whole medical part of it really easy. (still $$$ though LOL)

Oh, and I DO like chocolate... chocolate is sooo good. But hey, I'm getting married, I can't eat chocolate (much).

I'm curious to know whether the announcement that the consulate will be closing down/slowing down for the summit will effect how long before my appointment is sceduled. Can't help but think I should have sent the letter earlier, but the letter said not to send until I had everything in my hand, so thats what I dutifully did

I'm not toooo desperate for my visa because I have to stay here in Sydney to finish my degree (finished end of June). But I still really want it, so I can stop stressing (as much) and I can buy plane tickets and all that fun stuff.

Yay!

Jess

Hi Jess,

I am glad I could be some help.

I am not up to date with K1 Visa as Mine was A CR1 Visa.

I am still In Adelaide atm,

I was in SYDNEY last Thursday for my CR1 INTERVIEW,

ON Friday 13th Stayed at Arrons on Ultimo Rd, Haymarket..

Across the road from "Paddy's Market" in ChinaTown.

Was a Experience let me tell ya lol.

Flew back to Adelaide Friday night arrived home around 11.30pm.

And Recieved my Visa and the Mysterious Brown Envelope today..

Read previous posts that I posted in the last week on here lol.

Once you recieve your Visa.. not sure but with my CR1 Visa,

I have six months (till October 15th 07) to Activate it.

That happens when you go through P.O.E. (Point Of Entry) ,

In the USA Where you first land in he states.

Hope that helps clear some of it up for you Jess.

Feel free to ask as many questions as you like.

Feel free to check out the FAQ'S on here as well.

Cheers

Paul

Hi I'm Paul and I TOO AM A CHOCOHOLIC

[Kath 0]

hi jess

welcome to the aussie thread...i was from melb and now in toledo ohio..i have done the K1 visa run and completed my AOS an EAD so no more USCIS till next year..

You will find a great bunch of people in here that can answer any question you might have and if we cant we will try to find it for you..there is load of information already on here so if you have time you might learn more ...also the embassey info at the top of the screen has heaps of info too just in case you loose which page hammy got that info for you...

Did you get a full copy of your medical from Dr. ####### i do hope so if you didnt ring them up for one to be sent out for you cos you will need it for your AOS

The K1 visa is valid for 6 months from the date on the visa...you can go back the next day and pick up your passport and the brown envelope..hope you hear something soon on what your interview date is ...also you can pay your $130 at any post office..I posted a copy of my receipt on one of the pages ..if you want I can look for it to show you what it should look like..

Which state you moving to?

Well girlfromoz is well and truly on her way to now to Bangkok and the to JFK (6.30am) then on to Colardo Springs...saw the weather channel today and Colardo is getting hit with storms...she wont know what hit not seein rain for ages lol

hammy did you get your ticket yesterday mate..has anyone heard from tamzo if she received her package yet..she should of got it by now if you have it now hamster....

talk to ya'll later

kath

[Moonie 0]

Wellcome Jess!

I wonder if my Kev should just send off for his interview seems like we have been waiting forever. His medical is 5/1...

Do you guys think he should request it? He has everything but the medical done......

[jezz85 0]

Hi Paul!

I went back and read your experience and I was highly entertained It had me in stitches with the bit about the Low 5! Sounds like they would have been happy to have you there to pick things up since it turned out to be a bit of a nightmare day.

Oh I read your comments on the Mysterious Brown Envelope (MBE). I swear I won't open the MBE as much as I will want to.

The K-1 Visa also has six months to activate. That is, I must travel on it within six months of me receiving it. It won't be a problem since I'm planning on scooting out of the country around mid July.

Paul - What is your favourite kind of chocolate?

Hi Kath!

I bet being able to say "no more USCIS till next year" is so great!

I believe that I got a full copy but I'm not sure so I got in contact with them to ask whether I have everything or whether I can get a copy of any additional documentation they may have already sent to the consulate. Thanks for the advice on that one, I don't want to get it all done again when I get to the US!!!

It'd be more convenient for me to have it posted... unless I get really over excited and just *have* to have it the following day. It'll depend on what day the interview is I guess...

I am moving the southern Maryland. A little place called Pax River Naval Air Station. I think we can all fill in the blanks on that one. Yep, an American sailor stole my heart away.

Hi Moonie!

You know, I think the Kev should consider it. In fact, when I went to see Dr Waks he asked me when my interview date was. I said to him "I wasn't going to organise my interview until after my medical was all done" and he said "Well you know, you probably could have, as long as the interview wasn't less than a week after the medical". That was just his opinion. I suspect it'd probably be safe, but I didn't do it. I didn't because I wanted to play it safe, also I'm in not a *huge* hurry since I still have to finish school (not till end of June). It makes no real difference to me if my interview is a month away or not, since I'll still be firmly planted here in Sydney. *sob*

Moonie, if it were me I think that I would consider sending the letter now.

[Kath 0]

hi jezz

there are a few aussie that are either marrying or married to miltary personnel...so your gunna be in kentucky huh

the doctors give you the medical in an envelope they dont send it off to the consulate...the melb doc gives you a copy in an envelope that contains everything that is given to the consulate...in your brown envelope is everything that you sent in originally and everything that you submitted at the interview so its an important part of the whole process...they enter all the details into the system at the POE and then forward it to homeland security ready for your next step which is AOS... just go HERE to do so ...help others in you have questions outside the aussie thread and stats for the website too...

hi ya moonie

how you doing..go

later

kath

[Muqz&Nonz 0]

Hello guys and gals,

I was invited to this thread and thought I would come and say hello to everyone and maybe get some advice from those who have already gone through this treacherous ordeal

I am actually in Baltimore, Maryland, USA but my fiancee is in Perth. She will be joining me as soon as the paperwork gets sorted out and she can catch a flight here.

Currently we are at the stage where we are gathering documents indicated in Packet 3. She has already got her medical done and is awating the report. The next thing she will get done is the fingerprints and police check. I have already mailed her the I-134 form and the necessary documentation. She has mailed the DS-230 form to the consulate. I think for now it is a waiting game until we can send the checklist, right?

Any advice you may have for us will be appreciated. Anything we must be careful of or ensure we get done, guidance to that will be appreciated.

Can anyone give me any input as to how long it takes between sending the checklist and getting an interview date? I suppose at some point I will be asking for pointers on the actual interview. Dont want my fiancee getting all worked up and nervous.

Thanks in advance,

Cheers!

[Moonie 0]

ya'll have gave me something to think about. I sent him a message. I think it is interview time! It should be about 2 to 3 weeks before he gets a packet 4 I would think.

How you going there kath?

[jezz85 0]

hi jezz

there are a few aussie that are either marrying or married to miltary personnel...so your gunna be in kentucky huh

the doctors give you the medical in an envelope they dont send it off to the consulate...the melb doc gives you a copy in an envelope that contains everything that is given to the consulate...in your brown envelope is everything that you sent in originally and everything that you submitted at the interview so its an important part of the whole process...they enter all the details into the system at the POE and then forward it to homeland security ready for your next step which is AOS... just go HERE to do so ...help others in you have questions outside the aussie thread and stats for the website too...

hi ya moonie

how you doing..go

later

kath

My doctor definately sent my medical stuff straight to the consulate. He told me so. Although, I think I got duplicates. I'm currently following it up.

I'm going to be in southern Maryland in a place called Pax River Naval Air Station. Kentucky is in Virginia... so a little south of southern Maryland

Currently attempting to fill in my timeline as we speak.

[Kath 0]

hi ya mugs

i just sent you an email thinking you were female lol.. sorry about that i feel so embarrassed now ...welcome to the aussie thread...

take a look at these aussie's timelines...it might give ya an idea if you go to the person timeline to how long it takes from sending back the checklist to receiving the packet 4...

AUSTRALIAN TIMELINES

hi ya moonie

the above link might help ya out too mate...hows the job going...all is well here no complaints mate

kath

[Kath 0]

hi jezz

wow never heard of it being sent to the consulate before thats a new one on us.. will have to ask tamzo she is from perth when she come in...

good on ya for the follow up too ...

kath

[Tamzo27 0]

dammy hammy your on a roll mate gawd i would of done the same thing as you reporting him...did he leave a card in the letter box

whooo hooo...now all ya gotta do is come back and tell us ya got a good deal on ya flight and you hit the jackpot mate..lol and he was lucky you were happy to get ya hands on the packet or i can well imagine you givin him a mouth or fist full lol

good for you ..have you stopped looking at the visa yet lol

now tamzo has yours arrived yet..????

hi pris

why do you think i need hobbies ..i got heaps im doing some ceramics when they arrive im doing a wedding plate to put on the wall ..and some other things too...

i can knit all sorts of pattern use to knit all my kids jumper until they could tell me i dont want to wear that lol..i can sew .. made my own wedding dress ...i have green thumbs ...lol ohh and i write stories lol

and ya right about the volunteering...its a wonder they didnt tell me to get a police check for the 10 moths i been in the country lol...

kath

OK..I am getting a tad worried now!! Hampster's visa has arrived..yet mine is nowhere to be seen!!! My interview was exactly 1 week ago...I am getting worried......is there somehow I can track it??? Congrats Hampster!! Must feel amazing to finally have it in your hand!!!

[Tamzo27 0]

Hi Jezz,

Are you from Perth? I had to go collect my medical results and take them with me to the consulate- I have never heard of them sending it to the consulate directly?? Good luck with everything!

[Kath 0]

hi ya tamm

do you have your number off your express post package you gave them to send it to you..you can track it online at australia post...you could always ring the embassey or australia post mate...

here is me talkin about ya an you turn up was ya ears burning lol..and thats what i thought about collecting it an not being sent to the embassey ...

kath