Australian Beneficiaries - Packet 3 to Interview date

[zaskar 0]

Hey All,

My visa was approved this morning...

It was very simple and easy and the whole thing took at most no more then 40 mins. I got there at around 10.15am for an 11am appointment. I was called to the first window in a matter of minutes to pass over my passport, receipt, pics and envelope. Then asked to sit back down for 5mins. I was then called for finerprints. The actual interview took no more then 5 mins and the questions I was asked are as follows. I was actually out of there before the 11am interview time.

- How did you meet

- Has your fiance been out to visit you

- Have you been to the US

- How long was longest stay in the US

- How are you planning on getting married

- When do you intend to leave for the US

- How many times has your fiance been to Australia

All fairy simple and then had to sign the document stating I intend to marry within 90 days and declare that all I have said is the truth.

I also asked how much time should I allow at customs in LAX as i will be heading to NY and she said that I should allow atleast 3 hours to do the other set of interviews at POE.

What a relief this is all done now.. I will be heading to the US towards the end of feb 10

Good luck to all those that have interviews coming up

Carol

Congratz

I bet it is such a relief to get it all done and now to be able to relax a bit and get ready for this life changing move.

[Giggles 1]

My visa was approved this morning...

How exciting! Congratulations!!

Giggles, which Dr. are you seeing? Are you seeing Dr Yates, like I did? I am interested to see if he has you strip down for almost the entire medical like he had me do, like I said before, it seems very odd.

A comment about my medical, actually. I called Anzac Square Medical Center today to follow up my results, since the girl on reception told me when I left my appointment on Thursday, that the results would be ready in two days, which should have be Monday, maybe Tuesday. So I call and inquire of my results were ready to be picked up, and the woman on the other end rudely asks "Have we called you?" And I said no, that I just wanted to follow up, since I was told two days by the receptionist I had spoken to. She was pretty much just a huge ###### to me, saying that the results could sit on the Doctors desk for AGES and it was up to them to process it. Pretty much the message "why should we hurry for you?" Fair enough, it's up to the doctor, but I know my results are fine, the Dr. said I was fine, and the xray tech said my chest looked clean. Why the reason for the rudeness? She could have just said that my results were not yet available, and gotten the Dr. to give me a call when we was ready. She clearly has no grasp that by the time we get to a medical, we have been waiting for months and we need to get to the consulate as soon as we can? AND, visa applicants pay them an exorbidant amount of money for quite simple tests? Really, she just gave me the shits.

Also, I get home from work today, to find a bill for bloodwork from the local pathology company, even though I paid for the blood tests through the Dr. Guess who is going to get a pointed phonecall tomorrow morning? I have the proof I already paid, as if they are going to charge me $100-plus TWICE.

Vanessa - So when you file for AOS, you are just going to submit your medical and nothing else additional? Can you let us know if having no skin TB test gives you an grief?

Yep, my appointment is with Dr Yates. I thought that was odd too when you said you were nearly naked for the entire exam. It doesn't seem necessary for the examination he needs to do. It kinda makes the doctor sound like a bit of a perv. I'll let you know how my appointment goes.

I would have been annoyed with that woman at the medical centre too. She could have at least said politely that they'll call you when your results are ready. Do we have to pick up the results from the medical centre or will they mail them out?

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Vanessa - So when you file for AOS, you are just going to submit your medical and nothing else additional? Can you let us know if having no skin TB test gives you an grief?

I have yet to thoroughly read the info but everything I've read indicates I don't need a skin test. I'll let you know before I send the packet what I include with it and then again whether I have any issues :D

Woot visa fun again

Thanks everyone for your well wishes..

Just a note to Vanessa - so when you arrive into LAX are we required to queue in the US citizens line with our paperwork and not the visitors queue??

You are correct Stand in the citizen line, with your brown envelope OUT and visible (apparently sometimes if the line is long they see the envelope and pull you out to a difft area). I found the line to be WAY shorter which was good too

[Deb+Steve 13]

Hey All,

My visa was approved this morning...

Completely missed this earlier .... congrats Carol ...

Astrid ... thanks for that. I have an 8 hour layover and LAX is my least favourite airport ...

Yup, I can hear you on that. I'm g;ad I have never had to stopover there, LAX is always the end of the road for me Just out of interest, why downtown? There is diddly squat to do there, or see there. You could try and go to Santa Monica or something instead? Unless you are meeting someone there, you can just go ahead and ignore my nosiness

LOL @ nosiness - supposed to meet my cousin there. She hates LAX too and doesn't want to sit around for a few hours. Think she would for me - but NO!

[zaskar 0]

Hey All,

My visa was approved this morning...

It was very simple and easy and the whole thing took at most no more then 40 mins. I got there at around 10.15am for an 11am appointment. I was called to the first window in a matter of minutes to pass over my passport, receipt, pics and envelope. Then asked to sit back down for 5mins. I was then called for finerprints. The actual interview took no more then 5 mins and the questions I was asked are as follows. I was actually out of there before the 11am interview time.

- How did you meet

- Has your fiance been out to visit you

- Have you been to the US

- How long was longest stay in the US

- How are you planning on getting married

- When do you intend to leave for the US

- How many times has your fiance been to Australia

All fairy simple and then had to sign the document stating I intend to marry within 90 days and declare that all I have said is the truth.

I also asked how much time should I allow at customs in LAX as i will be heading to NY and she said that I should allow atleast 3 hours to do the other set of interviews at POE.

What a relief this is all done now.. I will be heading to the US towards the end of feb 10

Good luck to all those that have interviews coming up

Carol

What type of relationship evidence did you take and how much?

I am so nervous about all this stuff.

I have booked my flights and Hotel so it is just a waiting game now until the day and just hope it all goes smooth.

This forum has been such a help along the way I am not sure how I would have made it without the advice of the friendly people on here.

Jason

[alex and astrid 38]

Yep, my appointment is with Dr Yates. I thought that was odd too when you said you were nearly naked for the entire exam. It doesn't seem necessary for the examination he needs to do. It kinda makes the doctor sound like a bit of a perv. I'll let you know how my appointment goes.

I would have been annoyed with that woman at the medical centre too. She could have at least said politely that they'll call you when your results are ready. Do we have to pick up the results from the medical centre or will they mail them out?

You pick them up from their office - it's very easy to get to, it's actually part of central station. They can mail them to you, but they prefer not to. The only time they will not get you to pick up your results is if there is something very wrong with you. Speaking of medicals, they called me today and I can pick up my results in the morning. Yay!

LOL @ nosiness - supposed to meet my cousin there. She hates LAX too and doesn't want to sit around for a few hours. Think she would for me - but NO!

Ahhh. I've only been downtown a few times, one was to go to the fashion district, another was to go to the Staples Center for a game, and then I had a conference for Uni that was over three days. It's okay if you are with someone, but it's a bit of a wasteland!

#UPDATE#

Got my police check in the mail today! A bit disappointed in it to be honest, not with the outcome of course, because it says I have a clean record (YAY!), but it looks like someone just made it up while they had some free time at school! My mum actually laughed at it. It doesn't look very official at all. Oh well, at least I have it right? So, since I am picking up my medical tomorrow, I am going to mail in packet three! I have to send them my medical though, do I send my xrays too? Since I will get that back anyway, right? Has anyone not sent the xrays and just brought them with you to the interview? Any suggestions for my packet three are appreciated

So, since I'm sending it tomorrow, I hope I can get an interview in the second week of December!

[Giggles 1]

You pick them up from their office - it's very easy to get to, it's actually part of central station. They can mail them to you, but they prefer not to. The only time they will not get you to pick up your results is if there is something very wrong with you. Speaking of medicals, they called me today and I can pick up my results in the morning. Yay!

#UPDATE#

Got my police check in the mail today! A bit disappointed in it to be honest, not with the outcome of course, because it says I have a clean record (YAY!), but it looks like someone just made it up while they had some free time at school! My mum actually laughed at it. It doesn't look very official at all. Oh well, at least I have it right? So, since I am picking up my medical tomorrow, I am going to mail in packet three! I have to send them my medical though, do I send my xrays too? Since I will get that back anyway, right? Has anyone not sent the xrays and just brought them with you to the interview? Any suggestions for my packet three are appreciated

So, since I'm sending it tomorrow, I hope I can get an interview in the second week of December!

I was kind of hoping to get out of having to take another trip to the city just for that purpose but at least I wouldn't have to wait for them to mail the results I guess.

As far as I know you don't need to send your x-rays with P3 or take them to the interview. You must take them when you move to the US though.

I called NVC again tonight, our file is on it's way to the Sydney Consulate. I'm going to go get my police check done tomorrow if I can. I'm so glad thing are finally starting to go quickly for us. I've got my fingers crossed that I will have my appointment before the end of the year.

[kaffy 2]

Got my police check in the mail today! A bit disappointed in it to be honest, not with the outcome of course, because it says I have a clean record (YAY!), but it looks like someone just made it up while they had some free time at school! My mum actually laughed at it. It doesn't look very official at all. Oh well, at least I have it right? So, since I am picking up my medical tomorrow, I am going to mail in packet three! I have to send them my medical though, do I send my xrays too? Since I will get that back anyway, right? Has anyone not sent the xrays and just brought them with you to the interview? Any suggestions for my packet three are appreciated

Did your police check come on the fancy blue paper too?

You don't need to send your x-rays. Only the results of the medical. And you don't need to take the x-ray to Sydney with you either. Just make sure you bring it with you when you move here

[alex and astrid 38]

I was kind of hoping to get out of having to take another trip to the city just for that purpose but at least I wouldn't have to wait for them to mail the results I guess.

As far as I know you don't need to send your x-rays with P3 or take them to the interview. You must take them when you move to the US though.

I called NVC again tonight, our file is on it's way to the Sydney Consulate. I'm going to go get my police check done tomorrow if I can. I'm so glad thing are finally starting to go quickly for us. I've got my fingers crossed that I will have my appointment before the end of the year.

Yay! I'm glad things are back on track for you. With the police check, if 10 business days have passed and you haven't gotten it back, call police HQ in the city. A girl called Kristin is in charge of sending them out, her extension is 6979. If you call her, she can tell you if the check is complete or if it has been mailed out. If the check is still in the last stages of processing, she can hurry it up for you, if you ask her nicely. I did that

Did your police check come on the fancy blue paper too?

You don't need to send your x-rays. Only the results of the medical. And you don't need to take the x-ray to Sydney with you either. Just make sure you bring it with you when you move here

Yup, it's very fancy paper. I think they got the best paper money could buy from officeworks

[Miss Natalie 0]

Hey All,

My visa was approved this morning...

It was very simple and easy and the whole thing took at most no more then 40 mins. I got there at around 10.15am for an 11am appointment. I was called to the first window in a matter of minutes to pass over my passport, receipt, pics and envelope. Then asked to sit back down for 5mins. I was then called for finerprints. The actual interview took no more then 5 mins and the questions I was asked are as follows. I was actually out of there before the 11am interview time.

- How did you meet

- Has your fiance been out to visit you

- Have you been to the US

- How long was longest stay in the US

- How are you planning on getting married

- When do you intend to leave for the US

- How many times has your fiance been to Australia

All fairy simple and then had to sign the document stating I intend to marry within 90 days and declare that all I have said is the truth.

I also asked how much time should I allow at customs in LAX as i will be heading to NY and she said that I should allow atleast 3 hours to do the other set of interviews at POE.

What a relief this is all done now.. I will be heading to the US towards the end of feb 10

Good luck to all those that have interviews coming up

Carol

Congratulations!!!!!

[Giggles 1]

Yay! I'm glad things are back on track for you. With the police check, if 10 business days have passed and you haven't gotten it back, call police HQ in the city. A girl called Kristin is in charge of sending them out, her extension is 6979. If you call her, she can tell you if the check is complete or if it has been mailed out. If the check is still in the last stages of processing, she can hurry it up for you, if you ask her nicely. I did that

Did your police check come on the fancy blue paper too?

You don't need to send your x-rays. Only the results of the medical. And you don't need to take the x-ray to Sydney with you either. Just make sure you bring it with you when you move here

Yup, it's very fancy paper. I think they got the best paper money could buy from officeworks

Thanks for the info. Seeing as the consulate will have my file by the time the police check is done I'm just going to have it sent directly there. I was a little worried before (when we didn't know where our case was) to get the medical and police check in case CIS changed their mind about giving me the visa and we'd loose more money. Lol.

[Jamie and Skye 0]

Thanks guys, this information is amazing. We are starting the K1 process in Jan 2010, and after reading all your information I'm less scared and more confident that we CAN do this. I'm sure that it wont take the million questions I have away, but great to hear other Aussies have been though it. Thanks

[NewYorkSydney 0]

I took a few emails, a few photos, a copy of the ring receipt and a few boarding passes and receipts from my last trip to NY. They didnt ask to see any of it at all though but best take some things incase required.

Good luck with your interview and keep us updated.

Hey All,

My visa was approved this morning...

It was very simple and easy and the whole thing took at most no more then 40 mins. I got there at around 10.15am for an 11am appointment. I was called to the first window in a matter of minutes to pass over my passport, receipt, pics and envelope. Then asked to sit back down for 5mins. I was then called for finerprints. The actual interview took no more then 5 mins and the questions I was asked are as follows. I was actually out of there before the 11am interview time.

- How did you meet

- Has your fiance been out to visit you

- Have you been to the US

- How long was longest stay in the US

- How are you planning on getting married

- When do you intend to leave for the US

- How many times has your fiance been to Australia

All fairy simple and then had to sign the document stating I intend to marry within 90 days and declare that all I have said is the truth.

I also asked how much time should I allow at customs in LAX as i will be heading to NY and she said that I should allow atleast 3 hours to do the other set of interviews at POE.

What a relief this is all done now.. I will be heading to the US towards the end of feb 10

Good luck to all those that have interviews coming up

Carol

What type of relationship evidence did you take and how much?

I am so nervous about all this stuff.

I have booked my flights and Hotel so it is just a waiting game now until the day and just hope it all goes smooth.

This forum has been such a help along the way I am not sure how I would have made it without the advice of the friendly people on here.

Jason

[alex and astrid 38]

Packet Three went in the mail today, express to sydney, so they should get it tomorrow morning. I was such a bundle of nerves at the GPO, checking and rechecking that the forms were right and O had all the right gear in there. I annoyed the lady at the window, I think because I was so anxious. But it's out of my hands now

[lyekka 5]

Packet Three went in the mail today, express to sydney, so they should get it tomorrow morning. I was such a bundle of nerves at the GPO, checking and rechecking that the forms were right and O had all the right gear in there. I annoyed the lady at the window, I think because I was so anxious. But it's out of my hands now

Good luck! Our packet 3 will be going out in the next couple of days. And I'm flying over to Melbourne next friday! Cant wait to get away from the Seattle rain and into some summer weather lol.