Help with filing in Australia

[kaffy 2]

Good to hear from you Loz! I miss my husband lots too But he did me very proud today and did a big shop at Costco

He is now somewhere between Target, Bed bath and beyond and Ikea

I hope you hear some good news from the Consulate soon! I didn't receive a confirmation that they received my Packet 3 until I sent them an email to ask. They said it may take up to 14 working days to process but I ended up getting my Packet 4/Interview date after just the 8th working day. Hang in there!

[faith0922 0]

Nice to hear you're doing well, Loz. No, I haven't heard anything from the consulate yet. It would be nice to hear confirmation that they received the packet 3. Just hang in there. Hopefully you'll hear from the Consulate soon.

I'm thankful we're not in a rush to get my visa now.

[kaffy 2]

Hey Loz did you get your Aussie TR-> PR yet? What happens to your PR status now that you've moved back to the US?

I can't find any information online about it

[faith0922 0]

Just got PACKET 4 today!!! It was surprisingly quick since I only sent it last week.

My interview date is on the 26th of August. I'm so happy!!! will be booking to fly to Sydney soon!

Loz, have you heard back from the Consulate?

[kaffy 2]

That's awesome Faith!! congratulations and all the best with your interview!!!

[loz9 0]

Congrats Faith!

I can't help but wonder why we haven't been given an interview date yet. *sigh* How did they send it? Regular post? Registered? Gah. I just want to see my husband.

Kaffy I'm jealous of your husbands Costco trip! ..Especially that beautiful Kitchen Aid mixer! (I love baking)

This is my biggest purchase as of late..

I'm pretty happy with it. hehe I had to find a car that my husband would fit in. He's 6'9"...That was definitely not easy!

I am moving to Alabama tomorrow morning. We're leaving at 5am and will hopefully get there around 2pm. Ok gotta go for now..need to pack. Again. haha

[kaffy 2]

congrats on your car purchase! husband still hasnt found one for us yet.. hope he does so quickly because he moves up to Seattle next Wednesday and needs one by then! (he's staying in Vancouver right now using his mom's car)

btw- my Packet 4 came via email. I hope yours comes soon!

[faith0922 0]

Thanks for the greetings!

My Packet 4 was sent via email. Hope yours will be emailed soon. When was the last time you emailed them? Perhaps another email won't hurt?

Congrats on the car, Loz! Good luck on the move to Alabama..

[kaffy 2]

still no sign of my passport

It *should* have been sent out last Friday at the latest (my interview was on Tuesday) but I rang Australia Post this morning with the tracking number and they said they have no record of it (meaning it hasnt been posted). I am waiting to hear back from the Consulate (only contactable via email.. grr) but I secretly hope Australia Post is wrong about the tracking and that it has gone out for delivery today

[kaffy 2]

still no visa package and no response from the Consulate either (I sent off another email to them this morning)

[faith0922 0]

still no visa package and no response from the Consulate either (I sent off another email to them this morning)

Sorry to hear that kaffy. Hope you get it soon...real soon

[kaffy 2]

Finally they replied my email! Said it was issued yesterday (Tues) and Australia Post said it's out for delivery today so I'm just waiting for the postie to come!

Speaking of big purchases, here's another one of ours-

Husband is moving into our apartment tomorrow and he's all set with everything we need - except a bed and furniture which he should pick up along the way tomorrow. How's your move going Loz? Any news from the Consulate?

Edited August 20, 2008 by kaffy

[Davis 0]

Well my wife has a interview here in Sydney tomorrow to file the I-130 so fingers crossed is will go as well as every one else's.

I have been busy printing every thing off that I can for the last few weeks but hope we are ready.

So looking at the check list this is what it lists

Documents to be presented for U.S. citizen petitioner:

1. Fee of US$355.00 or AUD$408.25

2. Fully completed and signed I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.

3. Valid U.S. passport and one photocopy of the passport’s biographic and photo page.

4. One photocopy of the passport page showing your valid Australian visa.

5. One photocopy of the passport page showing your arrival stamp into Australia.

6. Valid Australian passport and one photocopy of the passport’s biographic and photo page

7. Original evidence of name change (if applicable) and one photocopy.

8. Original evidence of termination of any prior marriages and one photocopy.

9. Original current marriage certificate and one photocopy.

10. One photograph, in the format specified at the end of this information sheet.

11. One fully completed biographic data, form G-325A.

12. Evidence of a valid relationship

Documents to be presented for foreign spouse:

1. Original evidence of name change (if applicable) and one photocopy.

2. Original evidence of termination of any prior marriages and one photocopy.

3. One photograph, in the format specified at the end of this information sheet.

4. One fully completed biographic data form G-325A.

Now does it matter if my G-325A are duplex printed eg printed on both sides or should it be only printed on one side of the page ? Also are you allowed to staple the paper I am sure I read some where that you are not meant to do that.

[kaffy 2]

Print your G-325 on only one side of the page. I stapled my forms together and it wasn't a problem

Good luck!

[Davis 0]

Thanks kaffy was just trying to save a few tree's :-P looks like I have wiped out a whole forest by the time this visa stuff is all sorted.