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[Sean86 31]

Guys,

How long did you guy find out it was best to arrive before your scheduled interview time ? do you think 30 min is enough to security and stuff ? i just don't want to come in early and keep waiting. i cant do that lol , will even make me more nervous.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Guys,

How long did you guy find out it was best to arrive before your scheduled interview time ? do you think 30 min is enough to security and stuff ? i just don't want to come in early and keep waiting. i cant do that lol , will even make me more nervous.

The only way I know how to answer this question is by posting my experience: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/page__view__findpost__p__3256993

You'll understand why I think EARLY is better.

[Travis and Meghan 24]

Thanks!

The wait for the initial screening is what took the longest for me - about 45mins - but that is pretty standard wait time for LAX. Once they did the intial screening and sent me down to the secondary area, it only took another 10-15mins.

Good luck with your POE!

Ah, yeah, i think when i was there in january it took about an hour, lol. i learnt some valuanle lessons though, like to ALWAYS go to the toilet before exiting the plane, lmao. lesson learnt

[Wayne-Rachel 8]

Oops sorry..should have been more clear! I meant the 'New Immigrant' line (secondary screening where they took my envelope, fingerprint, signed some papers and stamped my passport), that they sent me to after I had waited 45mins in the Visitors line for the intial screening lol!

Ahhh ok my bad, lol I never had to go thru that bit, the officer at the initial screening took my envelope, fingerprints etc

[gc955 2]

Morning guys

So finally im about to send my Packet3. Just wanted to check I have enclosed the right stuff:

DS156

DS156K

DS230 partII

I-134 Affidavit of Support

Birth Cert Original & Copy

Police Cert Original & Copy

Medical Exam envelope

2 photos

NOA2 approval letter

Is that it guys?

Thanks

[VanessaTony 3,567]

The list is here: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/australia/39176/pdf/dsl-1076.pdf you're supposed to include this check list as well.

The list is

- DS-230I (not II)

- 2 x DS-156 (signed)

- DS-156K (NOT signed)

- Birth cert and photocopy

- Police cert(s) and copy(s)

- I-134 and supporting docs

- Medical record

- two US passport size photos

I don't see any reference to the NOA2 but even if it was there you ONLY send a copy. Not the original. And make sure you have a copy of it somewhere because you need it for AOS.

[gc955 2]

The list is here: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/australia/39176/pdf/dsl-1076.pdf you're supposed to include this check list as well.

The list is

- DS-230I (not II)

- 2 x DS-156 (signed)

- DS-156K (NOT signed)

- Birth cert and photocopy

- Police cert(s) and copy(s)

- I-134 and supporting docs

- Medical record

- two US passport size photos

I don't see any reference to the NOA2 but even if it was there you ONLY send a copy. Not the original. And make sure you have a copy of it somewhere because you need it for AOS.

Thanks Vanessa&Tony!!

Awesome.

The list is here: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/australia/39176/pdf/dsl-1076.pdf you're supposed to include this check list as well.

The list is

- DS-230I (not II)

- 2 x DS-156 (signed)

- DS-156K (NOT signed)

- Birth cert and photocopy

- Police cert(s) and copy(s)

- I-134 and supporting docs

- Medical record

- two US passport size photos

I don't see any reference to the NOA2 but even if it was there you ONLY send a copy. Not the original. And make sure you have a copy of it somewhere because you need it for AOS.

Thanks Vanessa&Tony!!

Awesome. I got them all sent. I just wanted to double check. Sent it express post platinum.

Hope to hear from them soon for my interview. How will they contact me to let me know? Email?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Thanks Vanessa&Tony!!

Awesome. I got them all sent. I just wanted to double check. Sent it express post platinum.

Hope to hear from them soon for my interview. How will they contact me to let me know? Email?

How did you get P3? It'll be the same unless you completed the email address form that should have been attached to your P3 email.

[gc955 2]

It got emailed to my fiancee. I also sent in the form to get email notifications, so I hope I get it that way. I also requested the earliest interview.

[Ashton & Ben 1]

You will most likely get your interview date through your email. I hope it gets here soon!

[gc955 2]

You will most likely get your interview date through your email. I hope it gets here soon!

Thank you =D its all happening

[Travis and Meghan 24]

Travis and i both got sent my interview date but he somehow got it before me..same with my P3 actually, we both got the email but he got it first, lol

[gc955 2]

Hey guys just a quick question. Have any of you found a good, cheap & reliable Shipping company that will ship to the US? I have around 4 large boxes.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Hey guys just a quick question. Have any of you found a good, cheap & reliable Shipping company that will ship to the US? I have around 4 large boxes.

I started this thread a while back. Might help you

[Ashton & Ben 1]

We used Grace Removals from Brisbane to West Virginia. I can't remember the exact price but they were the cheapest of everywhere we checked and they were great with customer service. They helped us fill out all the custom forms and things to make sure that we wouldn't have any problems and they were willing to store the items for free while we were waiting to get his visa information from Sydney (he left a week after his interview so tying off loose ends was a bit hectic lol). But I'd recommend looking into them; we were happy with their prices and more than pleased with their customer service.