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[kaffy 2]

Nothing came on Friday and when I rang Australia Post today to enquire if the package had been sent they said they have no record of it

I sent the Consulate an email last night but I'm not sure when they'll get back to me.. and I tried to call them before but they said the information is not available over the phone and I need to contact them by email or post

I am starting to panic because I fly out in 4 days!

[kaffy 2]

*sigh* still no passport or response from the Consulate...

[kaffy 2]

nevermind, finally got it! don't know what the delay was but I don't care.. just glad that it's over

[Kath 0]

hi kaffy

thanks goodness for that...what postmark did the package have? now you can relax a bit and only have to worry on what to take over and say goodbye to your relo's..spend as much time with them as you can and take plenty of photo's of you with them..

dont forget to pack any goodies you might miss it will help ..

good luck an safe journey across the ocean..

take care

kath

p.s. received my NOA with 1 year extension of my greencard, now waiting on the biometrics letter..

Edited August 20, 2008 by Kath

[kaffy 2]

Thanks Kath! My visa says it was issued 19 August - which means it took a whole week between my interview and when they issued it Oh well.. I have everything I need now and will fly out tomorrow which is what matters!

Good luck with your I-751 process! Hope it all goes well for you!

[Kath 0]

hiya kaffy

so be looks of it they didnt post it out until a day before you received it..must have a hell of alot of visa issues going on and they are back logged..but you would of thought they would of answered your email at least...

your probably in the air as i type this or just touching down...hope it was an uneventful POE for you..

thanks for the well wishes for the removal of conditions..i expect no problems really unless they decide to choose us for an interview lol..fingers crossed that i get my biometrics letter next week so i can get them done early ...

no news here..my relo's arrive wednesday night ...looking forward to it..

take care all

kath

[kiwiana 2]

Hi there!

I was wondering if anyone could help me. I live in New Zealand but spent over a year in Australia many years ago. One has to have police certificates/reports from the countries resided (for K1), and wondered if anyone could tell me where/how do i get a police certificate from Australia?

Many thanks in advance.

NOW..........

[SharynY 2]

hi kiwiana.

you just go to your local police station or call ahead to ensure that when you go you wont have any issues at all in getting it done .... if they have criminals in the room etc they dont like to let you in just incase...

[kaffy 2]

I made it! Like Kath said POE was uneventful (but a little slow). Think I was the only one of the new immigrants waiting there who spoke any English ah well.. I'm just glad to be "home" So far am loving the neighborhood - everything here is so green and lush which makes up for the rain Customs officer said that my SSN would be sent to be in 4-6 weeks but if I wanted it sooner I just have to go down in person so I might try and get it done today.

kiwiana- try this link: http://www.newzealand.embassy.gov.au/wltn/..._clearance.html

[J_Girl 0]

I made it! Like Kath said POE was uneventful (but a little slow). Think I was the only one of the new immigrants waiting there who spoke any English ah well.. I'm just glad to be "home" So far am loving the neighborhood - everything here is so green and lush which makes up for the rain Customs officer said that my SSN would be sent to be in 4-6 weeks but if I wanted it sooner I just have to go down in person so I might try and get it done today.

kiwiana- try this link: http://www.newzealand.embassy.gov.au/wltn/..._clearance.html

I've been lurking around the forums for a little while and thought I'd say hello to the fellow Aussies on here.

Congrats on your safe arrival to the poster above me, Washington is a very pretty state, I love visiting Spokane.

[densusan 0]

Congrats Kaffy and welcome to the USA! I've just been back to Australia for 3 weeks and I too arrived back here on the 24th August and thought just maybe we might have been on the same flight! Qantas flight 73 from Sydney to San Francisco was the one............just curious.

Had no problems through customs and immigration with my expired green card and extension letter.......in fact he didn't even look at the letter, so I guess they have it all on their computers.Wish VSC would hurry up with removing conditions because I don't really want to take the 5 hour drive to Buffalo to have my passport stamped but still have plenty of time before that will be a necessary.

Welcome J girl!

Hi Kath, Enjoy the family while they are there and will talk to you soon!

Hope everyone else is doing well.

Susan

Susan

[kaffy 2]

Congrats Kaffy and welcome to the USA! I've just been back to Australia for 3 weeks and I too arrived back here on the 24th August and thought just maybe we might have been on the same flight! Qantas flight 73 from Sydney to San Francisco was the one............just curious.

Hey Susan, no I don't think it was me.. I flew direct into Seattle

J_Girl- yes, it's soo lush and green here, rainy too - complete opposite to Brisbane

[vylex 0]

Hey folks,

It's been a while since I've visited. Time is flying yet again! Lots of congrats to go around...

Congrats Kaffy on your arrival! I know that panic feeling before leaving. Glad everything worked out. I was with my wife throughout the whole process and boy was it hair-raising at times. Seattle (and Washington in general) is beautiful! I think you'll love it there.

Congrats again Sharyna! Any potential names yet? Everyone must be excited! We are in the same boat too as far as filing taxes and getting things deposited. My wife still has her bank account open. I should have her contact them to find out a way to deposit directly or from overseas.

Congrats on your next wait Kath LOL! We have another year to go before filing for my wife's removal of conditions. I can't believe a year being together has almost passed. I hope everything goes quickly and smoothly for you.

We get to test my wife's green card now as we go on vacation to Vancouver next week. Hope there aren't any problems flying back home heh.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

-Alex

[J_Girl 0]

Hey Susan, no I don't think it was me.. I flew direct into Seattle

J_Girl- yes, it's soo lush and green here, rainy too - complete opposite to Brisbane

Haha! Where I am now is the complete opposite to Brissy, you can't even have a clothes around here because all your gear would be caked in dust after 10 minutes!

I will say I'm lucky enough to have a World Market a short walk away so I can stock up on things like Tim Tams etc (I have done a side by side comparsion taste test & they don't tase as good as the ones from Oz but they will do)

[SharynY 2]

Woot!!!

recieved finally my interview letter for homeland security .... october 21st .. that may change however - if and when we move to colorado - ...... yay!!!

about time something happened..... 6 months waiting!