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[Poi_n_J 0]

Thanks Caroline, that's somewhat reassuring - I was a bit worried after reading in another string it took someone about a year and they asked him whether he knows about Microsoft and computers and he was a computer technician lol....

Does Stewart work in an office.....? Are there templates for an 'American' resume?

Ellp: if you're talking about the Aussie string that predates this one I couldn't get into it either, was doing the same thing to me.

[meauxna 15]

Anything with a URL of 'forums2' is unavailable anymore. Ewok took them down for now.

[CarolineM 0]

I read that thread too! Weird. No Stewart is a pharmacy technician at a hospital in town. You can google here "Resume" and you'll have 10000 links with templates, examples and all of that. If the Aussie has a college degree, I also recommend a translation of the transcript into the "american" way. It costs a few hundred bucks, but it was worth it for Stewart. We have a totally different Uni. system!

What kind of job will you be looking for?

[Kath 0]

hi caroline

i dont get that if our certificates are in australian (english) why does it need to be translated into american...i know you have different system but aint a degree a degree in any english speaking country??

carline is right there are heaps to look at on the net just working out which suits you is the hardest...

i tried to apply for a job in a bank but because i couldnt put what state i was from in oz it wouldnt accept my application registration so i will be ringing the bank tomorrow to see how i can get around it...

going out shopping with one of the VJ'ers that live just around the corner she is taking me to a store that has international products..looking forward to it ...

take care

kath

ps welcome ellp which state you in..im sure if you have any questions we will sure help out for ya...

im from melb an now living in toledo ohio

Edited November 10, 2006 by kath&rob

[ausqueen 0]

And we're off and running for round 2

Newbies and Old Timers.......Below you will find a link to the original Australia thread that is now archived. This you can access at any time. Hope you all find your way here to the new site without too much trouble....Just Coo-eeeeeeeeee and will come get you otherwise

AUSTRALIA 1 (original)

Hi everyone

I am new here. Trying to catch up and learn as fast as I can. I haven't read all 55 pages so far but from what I've seen... most of you guys are married and already in US! Congratulations to everyone! Happy for you all... but I want to join you... soon!!!

Not sure where to reply, so I am doing it on the original post. And as ellp and some others said... the link to the old thread is not working - but that's only temporary, true?

Now, I would like to ask help with two "little" things, if that's ok. (apologies if you've already talked about that earlier... I will eventually get to old posts, but I'm kind of in a hurry!)

1.) Those of you who filed DCF... my impression is that your process was faster. True? Do you have to be married to qualify? Anyone here who filed I-129F and then changed to DCF?

2) Has anyone been to visit your USC fiance while in the process? FAQs page says it is possible with proof of links to Aus and intent to return, but... they can still tell you to turn around at the POE. Has anyone actually done it - successfully? I was hoping to go spend couple of weeks over Christmas with my fiance, as I can easily get days off and he can't really! Do you think I have a chance?

Thanks heaps!

vik

[Kath 0]

AUSTRALIAN DCF FORUM

Hi an welcome to the aussie thread....

above is a link that might help you with DCF in oz...yes with a DCF you have to be married and it doesnt matter where you have gotten married either (from memory)... there was one..Mellie...her petition was lost so they cancelled their K1 petition and went DCF.... you could look some of her posts up and see how she went about it..

there has been about 4 or 5 people who have done DCF..in the aussie DCF thread they outline the new procedures that might answer some of your quiestions..

as for visiting ...I did just that with no problems..I got my boss to write a letter stating when i was going on vacation and when i was expected to resume work..I also took my most recent bank account and my rental statements that I use to get each month..with all that in my handbag at the POE i wasnt asked for any of it..when asked why i was visiting i just stated the truth visiting my fiance...and had no probs whatsoever...

yes many of us are in the states now but we still come in here an let everyone know were still kicking an whats happening in our lives over here.. by the way which state you living in oz

hope your journey whichever route you take will be a short one...

take care

kath

[Elle 0]

Hi All!

I've been in the forum for a couple of months but I don't think I've posted on here (million things racing in my head so I'm sorry if I've already introduced meself!)

I live in Sydney and hubby lives in Baltimore. We were silly rabbits and applied for I-130 and I-129F in the US. We just found out about DCF. The way things are going, since hubby will be here to get away from the harsh Bmore winter in Jan, we will file for a DCF early Jan.

Thanks to the advice of Lorelle and Chris, I've started to get an idea of what's needed for the process and will try and apply for the Police Certificate and my vaccinations up to date in the next couple of weeks. Also, start looking at the daunting 19pages of I-864!

Thats all and talk to you all soon!

[Kath 0]

hi elle an welcome

nice to see a few new faces in here

hope all goes well for you..with your vaccinations you can go to your local doctor and get blood tests done to see what you are ammuned to..an its done through medicare...but keep your receipts an your results from your doctor together to show the medical examiner...also when you are at the medical ask for a full copy of your medical because you need the vaccination copy for your Adjustment of Status after you are married..

read all the guidelines and embassey reviews on here it gives you an idea what your in for at the interview..if you need any help with anything someone is sure to answer your questions.

good luck

kath

[CarolineM 0]

so glad we've turned two more people onto the DCF process!!

AusQueen - you MUST be married - and you can switch the way your doing

[Elle 0]

Thanks!!

With AOS, would I still need to do that as I have been married for over 4 years?

For the medical, I just first ask for a blood test and then pending result - I would just get the reqd shots then ask for copies of all the shots and medical I've taken?

[Kath 0]

hi ya elle

within you packet 3 there are variety of vaccinations that you have to have within your age group..

if you go for your blood test and your ammunity if there for those vaccinations you dont need to have those shots because you have either had them when u were little or you had lets say the chicken pox when u were little..why get shots when u dont need to do so..waste of money...blood testing is the best way around it...

either way maried or not all immigrants need to have a medical done by an approved U.S. embassey doctor..the list is in the embassey info at the top of the page...

hope i have helped in some way i feel like i wasn't..

take care

kath

[Lunamel 0]

Hi all

I disappeared for a while as I'm trying to pack up all my stuff and get ready to leave on Tuesday -- only two days to go! Tobias has been back in the US for a couple of weeks, and I can't wait to get back there with him.

Hi ausqueen, and welcome! It definitely seems like the DCF route is faster, provided you're married already. Provided you're organized, I reckon you can get the process done in 2-3 months, and you also don't have the hassle of AOS that you need to go through on a K1. Let us know if you've got any specific questions, as we just went through the process (though we were between the old and the new systems, so things have changed a bit -- have a look at the aussie DCF thread that Kath linked).

And Elle, you won't be going through AOS if you take the DCF route. As you've been married 4 years, you also get your permanent greencard straight away -- lucky you! Though after all your hassles you deserve a break

See you all once I'm back in the US!

Chris

[aussiewench 9]

With AOS, would I still need to do that as I have been married for over 4 years?

You don't need the full medical report as Kath mentioned, as you are already married and wont be adjusting status in the US as you will be granted an immigrant visa, with the green card on entry.

Chris

Have a safe trip and welcome to america.

Edited November 12, 2006 by aussiewench

[CarolineM 0]

Lunamel makes a GREAT point. With DCf, you get automatic work auth. and don't have to worry about AOS which is AWESOME.

[Elle 0]

Lunamel makes a GREAT point. With DCf, you get automatic work auth. and don't have to worry about AOS which is AWESOME.

Chris, have a good flight! Who you flying with? Where are you guys gonna do the honeymoon? You must be so stoked!!

Kath - thank you! I know get what your saying with the blood test and all.

Caroline - lol did the thread on "Philipinos" get blackholed or something? Jeez I went to work for a 3hr shift, came back and suddently there were a lot of hostility on there.