Australian Beneficiaries - Packet 3 to Interview date

[TerriandEric 4]

Good luck to those having their interview tomorrow!

Just a random question, does anyone know if there are any restrictions in regards to travelling out of the USA, once the wedding has taken place and I have filled out the paperwork after the wedding. As I was thinking of coming back home (New Zealand - where my family lives) and having a gathering for those family member's that couldnt make it to the wedding. It would be maybe 1 year after the wedding, I dont assume there would be an issue, but wondered if anyone knew the answer

From memory you ahve to apply for Early Parole with AOS. I have to look into the expedited parole due to my son being on the transplant list when I leave..so if a kidney becomes available I want to be on the first flight back to Sydney for him. It is a roll of the dice for that list.

[alex and astrid 38]

Good luck to those having their interview tomorrow!

Just a random question, does anyone know if there are any restrictions in regards to travelling out of the USA, once the wedding has taken place and I have filled out the paperwork after the wedding. As I was thinking of coming back home (New Zealand - where my family lives) and having a gathering for those family member's that couldnt make it to the wedding. It would be maybe 1 year after the wedding, I dont assume there would be an issue, but wondered if anyone knew the answer

Once you have either Advanced Parole, or your Green card, there is pretty no restriction on you traveling. If you are traveling on AP there are certain things you need to adhere to, and once you have your Green Card, I think the only special thing you eed to do is file a form if you are going to be gone for six months plus.

If you are not planning it until a year after your wedding, I think you would probably have your green card by then, so you would be sweet.

[kaffy 2]

Did anyone get a reciept notice of DS-230I or not? Just want to make sure, probably should email them and ask.

No they don't send out a confirmation. What I did was submit that ASAP then roughly 10 days after submitting Packet 3 I emailed them to confirm that both had arrived.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Good luck to those having their interview tomorrow!

Just a random question, does anyone know if there are any restrictions in regards to travelling out of the USA, once the wedding has taken place and I have filled out the paperwork after the wedding. As I was thinking of coming back home (New Zealand - where my family lives) and having a gathering for those family member's that couldnt make it to the wedding. It would be maybe 1 year after the wedding, I dont assume there would be an issue, but wondered if anyone knew the answer

Okay, restrictions on travelling are this --

- Once you get married you need to apply for AOS. Until your greencard has come through you cannot leave or you are considered to have abandoned your application of AOS.

- HOWEVER, when you apply for AOS you can also apply for AP (Advanced Parole), this document allows you to re-enter if you need to leave PRIOR to receiving your greencard. This is a letter so you do need to wait till you receive the AP document before you can leave.

- Once you have your greencard, the only restriction is that you don't leave for more than 12 months at a time.

- If your choose to get American citizenship (eligiblity later... 3 years I think), then the 12 month restriction is removed and you can come and go as you please.

Based on what you wrote about wanting to go back home after about a year (I'm doing the same, hopefully August as a surprise for my family 'cause that's my bday) then all you need to do is make sure you have your greencard in your hot little hand before leaving. It should be fine as long as you have applied for AOS and received it. Otherwise you'll be relying on the AP. Whilst I don't think I'll need the AP, it's free when applying for AOS so I'm going to "just in case".

Hope that helps

Edited December 21, 2009 by Vanessa&Tony

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Did anyone get a reciept notice of DS-230I or not? Just want to make sure, probably should email them and ask.

You don't get a receipt for it but I wouldn't waste an email on it. Basically once you sent that, you then send P3 to them, and then they send you P4, which is your appointment date and also a checklist which asks for more stuff and also asks for stuff you may have forgotten...

So, if they don't get your DS-230I, you'll just take it to your interview. No drama When I had my interview the girl behind me forgot hers so they gave her a blank to fill in.

Edited December 21, 2009 by Vanessa&Tony

[lyekka 5]

Wait for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................*Drum roll*

WE ARE APPROVED!!!!!!!!

Going to cry some more now lol!!!!!!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Wait for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................*Drum roll*

WE ARE APPROVED!!!!!!!!

Going to cry some more now lol!!!!!!

GRATS!!! Woot woot! Looking forward to your review

[alex and astrid 38]

Wait for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................*Drum roll*

WE ARE APPROVED!!!!!!!!

Going to cry some more now lol!!!!!!

YEEEEAAAAAHHH!! Congrats!

[TerriandEric 4]

Wait for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................*Drum roll*

WE ARE APPROVED!!!!!!!!

Going to cry some more now lol!!!!!!

CONGRATS!!!! :dance: :dance:

[Giggles 1]

My visa was approved today too!! YIPPEEEEEEEE!!!!!

I tell you I was so darn happy when I walked out of the consulate. I called D to tell him the good news right away. I'll give you all my full report when I get back home to Brissy.

Congrats Lyekka!!

[Omnivore 0]

Hey congrats to you guys that is great news woo hoo!

Enjoy your flights back!

[rosa thomson 0]

Okay, restrictions on travelling are this --

- Once you get married you need to apply for AOS. Until your greencard has come through you cannot leave or you are considered to have abandoned your application of AOS.

- HOWEVER, when you apply for AOS you can also apply for AP (Advanced Parole), this document allows you to re-enter if you need to leave PRIOR to receiving your greencard. This is a letter so you do need to wait till you receive the AP document before you can leave.

- Once you have your greencard, the only restriction is that you don't leave for more than 12 months at a time.

- If your choose to get American citizenship (eligiblity later... 3 years I think), then the 12 month restriction is removed and you can come and go as you please.

Based on what you wrote about wanting to go back home after about a year (I'm doing the same, hopefully August as a surprise for my family 'cause that's my bday) then all you need to do is make sure you have your greencard in your hot little hand before leaving. It should be fine as long as you have applied for AOS and received it. Otherwise you'll be relying on the AP. Whilst I don't think I'll need the AP, it's free when applying for AOS so I'm going to "just in case".

Hope that helps

Thanks everyone for thier insight into this, I am starting to understand what happens with this next stage.

And congrats to those who got thier Visa today!

Im off work today with a chest infection, but managed to get my police check done this morning, so thats one thing to cross of the list!

[TerriandEric 4]

My visa was approved today too!! YIPPEEEEEEEE!!!!!

I tell you I was so darn happy when I walked out of the consulate. I called D to tell him the good news right away. I'll give you all my full report when I get back home to Brissy.

Congrats Lyekka!!

CONGRATS!! :dance:

[Simon and Janet 6]

Congrats to those who just got approved!

[alex and astrid 38]

My visa was approved today too!! YIPPEEEEEEEE!!!!!

I tell you I was so darn happy when I walked out of the consulate. I called D to tell him the good news right away. I'll give you all my full report when I get back home to Brissy.

Congrats Lyekka!!

YEAAAAH GIGGLES!