Phone Number: |
+64 9 303 2724. Extn: 2810 |
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E-Mail: |
AucklandIV@state.gov |
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Address: |
3rd Floor
Citibank Building
23 Customs Street
Auckland
New Zealand |
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Working Hours: |
8am - 12pm Monday - Friday for walk-in service. 2pm-4pm Monday - Friday for phone inquires.
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Best Contact Method: |
Phone - +64 9 303 2724. Extn: 2810 |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
1 - 3 weeks |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
Visa Instructions Checklist - K1 Visa
All forms to be obtain at: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html
FIRST: Complete and return immediately to the Auckland Office.
- The enclosed application for New Zealand Police Certificate.
- DS-230 Part I - one per person over 16
- DS-156 - Complete Online and ensure you submit so you get a barcode, then print.
- DS-156K
- DS-157 - For Males Only.
- 2 x additional passport photos (each 50 x 50 mm square).
- A copy of valid passports biographic pages. (page with your photo etc).
SECOND: Obtain the following documents that pertain to you. When you have gathered all these person documents send them to the office (EXPECT FOR PASSPORT, FEE and EVIDENCE), Any civil documents should bear an original certificate.
- Current Passport, ensure it has one year validty + all previous expired passports with USA entry stamps / visas in them.
- Your Birth Certificate - the original and a photocopy. Birth certificate must show both parent names. (Original will be given back to you at the interview).
- Birth Certificates for children under 21, even IF NOT travelling with you. An original and photocopy is required.
- ORIGINAL certified copy of divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse(s) for both applicant and petitioner.
- Police Certificate for all places lived for over ONE year (12 months) since the age of 16.
- Once your Medical Exam is complete, forms will be attached.
- Evidence of Financial Support - I-134 - co-sponsors also accepted - but ALWAYS complete a form for the petitioner even if you have a co-sponsor.
- Evidence of On-going relationship (BRING THIS TO INTERVIEW DO NOT MAIL IN).
- FEE: $312 - MUST BE PAID IN NZ CASH, NO EFTPOS OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED!
- Pre paid courier envelop - A4, I recommend courier post A4 tracked package. SELF ADDRESSED.
- Proof of your own funds, bank statements etc + Current Resume.
- SIGN THE ATTACHED FORM TO AGREE YOU HAVE ALL THIS AND SEND IT IN.
ALL DOCUMENTS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES MUST BE TRANSLATED TO ENGLISH! Translates must be qualified.
You are advised not to make any travel plans or give up your job.
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
Letter with interview date which you need to keep and take to the interview with you. |
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Forms to Consulate? |
** MAKE COPIES OF EVERYTHING FIRST**
When you receive packet three, you should return the following ASAP:
- The enclosed application for New Zealand Police Certificate.
- Fill out online DS-160 (this online form now replaces forms: DS 230,DS156,DS156K and DS 157. Once you have completed your DS 160 online, print a copy of the confirmation page containing the AA# barcode and send to the consulate. Your NOA2 hard copy received by your petitioner will instruct you of the website to complete the DS 160 or it can be found travel.state.gov website
- 2 x additional passport photos (each 50 x 50 mm square).
- A copy of valid passports biographic pages. (page with your photo etc).
THEN ONCE YOU HAVE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SEND IN:
- Your Birth Certificate - the original and a photocopy. Birth certificate must show both parent names. (Original will be given back to you at the interview).
- Birth Certificates for children under 21, even IF NOT travelling with you. An original and photocopy is required.
- ORIGINAL certified copy of divorce or death certificate of any previous spouse(s) for both applicant and petitioner.
- Police Certificate for all places lived for over ONE year (12 months) since the age of 16.
- Evidence of Financial Support - I-134 - co-sponsors also accepted - but ALWAYS complete a form for the petitioner even if you have a co-sponsor.
- Pre paid courier envelop - A4, I recommend courier post A4 tracked package. SELF ADDRESSED.
- Proof of your own funds, bank statements etc + Current Resume.
- SIGN THE ATTACHED FORM TO AGREE YOU HAVE ALL THIS AND SEND IT IN.
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Other Forms (if any)? |
You will take the following to you interview:
- Current Passport, ensure it has one year validty + all previous expired passports with USA entry stamps / visas in them.
- Evidence of On-going relationship (BRING THIS TO INTERVIEW DO NOT MAIL IN).
- FEE: $312 - MUST BE PAID IN NZ CASH OR BANK CASHIER'S CHECK, NO EFTPOS OR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED!
- Evidence of relationship (photos, letters, etc) (dont ask for directly but freely accepted) updated letters of intent (not necessary but got positive response for providing renewed ones)
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
Yes |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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All |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
Yes |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Same_Day |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
2-3 working days
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
Wellington
Approx $360 for medical, $71.30 for X-Ray and there are a number of vacciantions needed depending on age. The price ranges from $40-$80.
blood tests which cost $80-$220. Blood test costs will depend on whether a blood tests are required to determine your vaccinations history if this is not available
Auckland
$313 for medical + x-ray and vdrl blood test at citymed (auckland CBD). vaccinations are additional, prices are $40+ |
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List of doctors? |
AUCKLAND
Dr. Megan Corbett : (CityMed, Ground Floor, )
Dr. Donna Marshall : (Quay West Bldg. ) : (09) 377-5525
Dr. Lidia Nowak, : (Cnr Albert St & Mills Lane )
Dr. Lisa Searle, : (Auckland 1 )
Dr. W. L. Daniels : (320 Remuera Road, Remuera Doctors ): (09) 524-6504
Dr. Anton Wiles : (Remuera, Auckland 5 )
Dr. Marcus Stone : Remuera Med. Center, 377a Remuera Road : (09) 520-1565
Remuera, Auckland 5
WELLINGTON:
Dr David Hingston : (The Terrace Medical Clinic, Level 1 :(04) 499-3236
Dr Edwin Whiteside : ( 50 The Terrace
CHRISTCHURCH
Dr. Michael Ozimek : (High Street City Health, : (03) 341-8780
& Dr. T. Wilson : (62 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 8011 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
3 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
4 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
30 minutes - 3 hours.
packet 4 states at least 2 hours
Get there on time and have all your paper work in order. |
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Vaccination requirements? |
VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Immigrant visa applicants are required to obtain certain vaccinations
(some of which are listed below), prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa. Panel Physicians are required
to verify that immigrant visa applicants have met the vaccination requirements. The required vaccinations
listed are dependent on the age of the applicant. You should take any prior vaccination record
with you to the consular physician, who will advise you which vaccinations/immunology are required
and whether you require further vaccinations:
MUMPS, MEASLES, RUBELLA, POLIO, TETANUS & DIPHTHERIA TOXOIDS,
PERTUSSIS (WHOOPING COUGH), INFLUENZA TYPE B (HIB), HEPATITIS B,
VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX), PNEUMOCOCCAL, AND INFLUENZA. |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Oaks Hotel in Gore Street - Around $100 - $140 per night, $25 for a carpark. This is one block from Consulate.
wyndham - right across the street |
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Additional Info? |
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