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[VanessaTony 3,567]

Wow that's a heap of stuff!

oh hey, in relation to the medical stuff, the doctor is mailing mine to me... Do I open it and photocopy? I don't wanna open it if I'm gonna get in trouble but wouldn't mind a sneak peek and to photocopy!

I wouldn't simply because -- when we receive ours (I got mine at the same place as mrsemcee) it is sealed and addressed to the consulate. I would NOT open that envelope. I did email the consulate and ask about copies and they advised I could ask at the interview however the only one I need is the one with my immunisation history, a copy of which should be included in the package received from the doctor, outside of the sealed envelope to the consulate. I would not open a sealed envelope for the reason that it looks like you opened it to tamper and I wouldn't want to risk that accusation.

Just my opinion though. If I ever want a copy of my record I could just ask the doctor/receptionist to mail me a copy.

Edited September 20, 2009 by Vanessa&Tony

[VanessaTony 3,567]

You are entitled to copies of the medical documents. unless it is stamped in big red letters "Do not Open" which is the letter you take to the consulate, then you are fine.

I don't understand. Are you saying you received two separate envelopes? one with a sealed letter from the doctor, the other with the results that you could copy? Because mine was just one envelope addressed to the consulate and sealed.

Or are you talking about the MBE you receive once you're approved?

[kaffy 2]

It is a good idea to ask for copies if you can because I used mine for my employee health screening and it eliminated the need to get titre tests, etcs since the immigration documents were considered "official"

(I work in the hospital system and we generally need to prove Hep B, Varicella and MMR immunity.. in addition to being free from TB)

[Rings 10]

Well if your doctor is mailing them directly to you separate from the package that you have to take to the consulate then it would be fine. If it's the consulate package stamped DO NOT OPEN, then don't open that. You can call your doctor for copies of the medical. Loke just asked him when he was there for copies and the doctor was fine with it and gave him copies.

copies are good to have because it got us through the medical stuff here that we had to go through

[SCFsnoopy 0]

We got our NOA2!!!!!

Only 74 days between NOA1 - NOA2 .....we feel incredibly blessed right now! Head's still in a bit of a spin!

Wow, congrats! That was quick! Mine took 100 and something days, I guess VSC is really speeding up

I'm emailing the consulate to see if I have to wait for my medical results to mail packet 3 back, or if I can send it sans medical... I'll let you know what they tell me. I still haven't actually received Packet 3 from them, but then, I'm not 100% sure if that shipment from NVC-Sydney the other day was mine.

[Chocolot 0]

oh and timeline.. I know you aren't submitting it through the same embassy as I did (Tokyo) but I just thought it might give you some idea of what to expect

22 March 2007 - Submitted application documents

During April- medical examination and background checks

21 May 2007 - RFE, they wanted to see our actual marriage certificate (we only sent them a copy)

overnight expressed it to them

24 May 2007 - Visa approved!

Thanks for all the info, kaffy, as I say, its the affadavits I am having trouble getting. Did you get Aussies to do yours or people from where you were living at the time?

[kaffy 2]

the only Aussies that did them were my mum and dad

the rest of the ppl were my american and canadian friends that lived in japan with us

[Simon and Janet 6]

We got our NOA2!!!!!

Only 74 days between NOA1 - NOA2 .....we feel incredibly blessed right now! Head's still in a bit of a spin!

Wow, congrats! That was quick! Mine took 100 and something days, I guess VSC is really speeding up

I'm emailing the consulate to see if I have to wait for my medical results to mail packet 3 back, or if I can send it sans medical... I'll let you know what they tell me. I still haven't actually received Packet 3 from them, but then, I'm not 100% sure if that shipment from NVC-Sydney the other day was mine.

That would be great!

I guess i can go and book the police check and get that done....but confused about when to get the medical done though. I'm still planning to head over and see Janet between October 17 - November 21

[SCFsnoopy 0]

We got our NOA2!!!!!

Only 74 days between NOA1 - NOA2 .....we feel incredibly blessed right now! Head's still in a bit of a spin!

Wow, congrats! That was quick! Mine took 100 and something days, I guess VSC is really speeding up

I'm emailing the consulate to see if I have to wait for my medical results to mail packet 3 back, or if I can send it sans medical... I'll let you know what they tell me. I still haven't actually received Packet 3 from them, but then, I'm not 100% sure if that shipment from NVC-Sydney the other day was mine.

That would be great!

I guess i can go and book the police check and get that done....but confused about when to get the medical done though. I'm still planning to head over and see Janet between October 17 - November 21

If you look on the instruction page on the Sydney Consulate website, it will give you a list of approved panel physicians for the medical... I would recommend calling all the ones in your area just to see how far ahead they're booking. When I heard mine was booking a month ahead, I went ahead and booked it, figuring I'd have what I need by then.

You'll need to take any paperwork you receive from the consulate (I'm going ahead and assuming I'll need a copy of the NOA2), your passport, 3x passport size photos (Aussie PP photo size is different from the US - US photos are 2" square, so that's what size I'm taking), and any immunization records you might have. The lady I spoke to said not to worry too much about the immunizations as the doctor is likely to order a blood test to determine your immunities anyway.

[Simon and Janet 6]

Yeah i might call in the next day or two and see what the wait time is like. Hopefully the wait for the paperwork from the consulate is relatively short!

[Rings 10]

Thanks for all the info, kaffy, as I say, its the affadavits I am having trouble getting. Did you get Aussies to do yours or people from where you were living at the time?

We got affidavits from everyone that we could get to sign one lol. I have like 7 of them sitting in front of me and I am not even filing to remove conditions till next month. I figure the more you can get the better. I am having our Aussie family do them as well.

Can't have too much paperwork (my motto)

[Chocolot 0]

We got affidavits from everyone that we could get to sign one lol. I have like 7 of them sitting in front of me and I am not even filing to remove conditions till next month. I figure the more you can get the better. I am having our Aussie family do them as well.

Can't have too much paperwork (my motto)

My only blood family in Australia are my adult sons. Although they have met hubby and dont appear to be any issue with our relationship I'm a little reluctant to ask them as I think they may feel as if they are being disloyal to their Dad.

I have Australian citizen friends in Oz that I am waiting for and the others will be from the USA. I agree with your motto, USCIS has taught me well!

[Miss Natalie 0]

We got our NOA2!!!!!

Only 74 days between NOA1 - NOA2 .....we feel incredibly blessed right now! Head's still in a bit of a spin!

Wow, congrats! That was quick! Mine took 100 and something days, I guess VSC is really speeding up

I'm emailing the consulate to see if I have to wait for my medical results to mail packet 3 back, or if I can send it sans medical... I'll let you know what they tell me. I still haven't actually received Packet 3 from them, but then, I'm not 100% sure if that shipment from NVC-Sydney the other day was mine.

Hi Aussies! This is my first post in this thread (I just found it!)

I'm from Adelaide and am awaiting my packet 3. It took 118 days from NOA1 to NOA2 for us. I called the NVC yesterday and they told me they have our case, and it should be sent to Sydney this week (originally they said it had already been sent, what a tease).

Anyway, SCFsnoopy, I am guessing that pakage that went to Sydney late last week was yours

Good luck everyone!

[jldut80 0]

Hi!

I hope you are all well.

I married my american fiancee yesterday! YAY. I have a question for you all regarding name changes. Should i go ahead and change my australian passport with my married name or should i keep this in my maiden name? Im confused as to what i should do first.

Thanks!!!

Jodie

[Rings 10]

If you have tiome to change everything to your new married name then it will save you the hassel of doing it in the US and that'a a gruelling process.

Welcome to the Aussie group Miss Natalie!!! Look at our timelines they will help you tons!