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[patriciaofoz 0]

CONGRATULATIONS JESS!!!!! You must be celebrating right about now

Our journey has officially started. Zach lodged our first lot of forms on Thursday (Wednesday his time) - he said USCIS should have received our package around noon Thursday US time. This is it! This is where it all begins!

[jltan100 0]

Thats really great Jess!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

I take it you didn't need the 2nd Affidavit of Support?

Where abouts in USA are you heading to?

[Rings 10]

YAY JESS!!!!!!!! I AM SO THRILLED FOR YOU!

PARTY!!!!! WHOOOOOOOOO HHHHHEEEW!

I envy you!

No NOA 2 for me yet Do you think I should panick?

[meowgirl 0]

Hi all,

Can you believe I got sunburnt yesterday when we went to the Garden of the Gods and it's hot here again today....the weather is just like Melbourne, so changeable!! bet Rings and Loke would agree! lol

I'm hoping I'll be qualified to agree or disagree over the next few weeks...first visit to Colorado approaching very soon.

Speaking of which...I'm due to fly out on Sunday and all of a sudden have hit panic mode. I have my passport, and am in the process of getting rent receipts and letter from my landlord and employer stating that they expect me back in the country after my two week stay in the States. Is there anything else I can do to try to ensure the Authorities in the States won't turn me aorund at the airport? I don't have a lease but I paid my rent two months in advance. I really couldn't bear it if I landed in LA only to find that they won't let me in the country.

I have read up on the visa waiver program and everything I have read indicates that the only documentation I need prior to traveling is my passport (it is an e-passport, which is required).

Can anyone set my mind at ease a little, or at the very least give me a valid reason for my panic? I suspect a lot of it might be unfounded but I feel awful for not panicking earlier, when it might have been useful if I have forgotten anything.

I was so worried about this as well! We are waiting for NOA 2 and Meowboy is here visiting me. He arrived April 3 and his POE was LAX. He had all of the paperwork as well, but said no one really questioned him about it. I was so relieved!

I hope that your travels are as smooth!

AND CONGRATS ON THE APPROVALS AND NEW ADVENTURES ABOUT TO BEGIN!

Edited May 4, 2007 by meowgirl

[cheese_and_kisses 0]

Thanks,

Paul for the timeline...and woohoo almost there...good luck to you too...

Caroline...yes thank you too..i did get your post..were just looking into things as of now but your info is helpful...

Thanks....Katrina

Hi Katrina,

I GOOGLED QUEENSLAND BIRTHS DEATHS & MARRIAGES WEBSITE,

AND FOUND THIS INFORMATION FOR YOU RE MARRYING IN AUSTRALIA.

http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/bdm/thelegalprocess.html

The legal process

First, a Notice of Intended Marriage form must be completed

by both parties and signed in the presence of a qualified witness,

as specified on the notice.

Your celebrant can witness your signatures.

You must lodge the notice with the authorised celebrant

a minimum of one month and one day prior to the date

you wish to get married

(i.e. if lodged on 25 June the earliest date the marriage

could take place would be 26 July).

The notice is valid for 18 months from the date it is lodged.

Your celebrant will provide you with a

Notice of Intended Marriage form or it can be downloaded here (65kb ).

The services of an authorised celebrant are required to solemnise a marriage.

If you do not wish to be married at the Registry,

authorised celebrants (religious and civil)

are listed at the Commonwealth Attorney General's Department website.

Documents required

by the bride and groom

To complete all of the requirements of the Notice of Intended Marriage,

the celebrant must sight the following documents for the bride and groom:

For persons born in Australia:

• an ORIGINAL birth certificate.
  

For persons born in another country:

• an ORIGINAL birth certificate of that country, OR
  
• an ORIGINAL current passport of another country showing
  
• date and place of birth.
  

In addition, for persons previously married:

• an ORIGINAL decree absolute or divorce certificate, OR
  
• an ORIGINAL death certificate of a deceased spouse.
  

If documentation is not in English an official translation,

in addition to the original document, is required.

Persons authorised to witness the Notice of Intended Marriage

This notice must be signed in the presence of any of the following:

• if a party signs the notice in Australia an authorised celebrant,
  
• a Commissioner for Declarations under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959,
  
• a justice of the peace, a barrister or solicitor, a legally qualified medical practitioner, or a member of the Australian Federal Police
  
• or the police force of a state or territory
  
• if a party signs the notice outside Australia
  
• an Australian Diplomatic Officer, an Australian Consular Officer,
  
• an employee of the Commonwealth authorised under paragraph 3 ©
  
• of the Consular Fees Act 1955, an employee
  
• of the Australian Trade Commission authorised
  
• under paragraph 3 (d) of the Consular Fees Act 1955 or a notary public.
  

http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/bdm/thelegal...legalprocesstop

Marriageable age

The marriageable age is 18 years.

If one party is aged 16 to 18, and not previously married,

it is necessary to obtain:

• parental consent on the required form, and
  
• a court order under section 12 of the Marriage Act 2006.
  

Where both parties are under the age of 18 they cannot marry.

A Notice of Intended Marriage may be lodged prior

to the 18th birthday of a person intending to marry,

Without parental consent and a court order,

But the marriage may not be solemnised without

that authority until that person turns 18.

Witnesses

Two witnesses over the age of 18 must be present at the marriage ceremony.

Interpreter

If the bride or groom is unable to speak English,

an interpreter must be provided.

The interpreter is required to sign a statutory declaration

and certify his/her faithful performance in the role.

To contact the Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS)

telephone 131450 (toll free).

Contact the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages

Post:

PO Box 15188,

City East Qld 4002

Brisbane residents

phone: 3247 9203

Outside Brisbane

phone: 1300 366 430

International enquiries:

+61.7.3247 9203

Email:

bdm-mail@justice.qld.gov.au

Office hours:

8.30am–4.30pm (Monday–Friday)

The Registry is located at 110 George Street, Brisbane

Please be ready to supply:

• your full name
  
• your postal address
  
• your phone number
  
• reference number (if applicable)
  
• date of birth/death/marriage
  
• location of birth/death/marriage
  

I Hope this helps you and your partner with your future plans.

Cheers

PAUL

WOW PAUL THANKS ALOT FOR ALL THE INFO. I REALLY APPRECIATE EVERYONES TIME AND EFFORTS HERE I HOPE IN THE FUTURE I CAN BE AS HELPFUL....

[Moonie 0]

Kevin's interview will be on 5/14/07 @ 8:00 am. That is the last day he saw me when I flew away from Melbourne. We are in the home stretch now. So hopefully he will be here in hot Texas by the end of the month.

[Kath 0]

whooo hooooo jess congrats to you on a succesful interview..dont forget to put in your interview review mate..

are you going back tomorrow for it or getting it posted ...did they ask you if you had a choice?

was expecting alot more details jess lol stir stir

and another

whooo hooooooo for moonie.. congrats on the interview date arriving...is he all set...how did the medical go...

whoo hoo goes to patricia too .. way to go on getting your journey started may it be a quick resolve and no bumps in the road for you two...

well there is two dates to enter on my list..might try again to put it in here...

hi hammy not long now for you mate...enjoy your flight remember dont eat too much rice mate...and sleep lol...lax will be fine and you at least will have the chance to have a smoke when walking to your other gates...shame cleveland is so far away ...

hi ya rings ohh another countdown too one more day till he gets on that plane mate...

looking at your time line mate your getting close to it

Based on timeline data, your I129f may be adjudicated as early as June 7, 2007*.

Based on timeline data, your I130 may be adjudicated as early as May 20, 2007*.

If this date has passed by more than 10 days or your application is past due per USCIS processing times then you should consider calling the USCIS to inquire on your petition.

might even get approved while loke is over there mate now wouldnt that be a bonus to get approved while your with each other...dont panick yet mate just keep checking the status of your case...

no news here weawther is lovely and robbie has the weekend off ...he is so burned out he needs it...

ohhh lyndel is quite wonder where she has got to ...lol...

take care

kath

[Rings 10]

Awe thanks Kath. I am so worried about this. it must be me, but it seems like our is just taking forever

I know that I need to be more patient.

[hampster 0]

Well Hello All

This will probably be my last Posting for a Week or so.

I am flying out From Adelaide - Sydney tomorrow (Sunday Morning)

Have to be at the Adelaide Domestic Airport,

@ 5.15am, for a 6.20am Flight to Sydney.

Spending a couple of days In Sydney with my Sister and her Family,

Then Flying out From Sydney Wednesday (9th May) Morning.

Then onto Taipei China then to LAX, Then to Cleavland Ohio,

and Finally Arriving in Providence Rhode Island,

@ 9.17am Thursday Morning to be met by my,

Lovely Beautiful Wifee Cheryl .

Then drive back to Massachusetts to.. ....Unpack

So when I get Time.. I will post my P.O.E. Story for LAX.

Wishing all Peeps with their upcoming Interviews,

Good Luck to you all.

And a speedy reuniting with their loved Ones,

A Happy blissful time to be had by all

A Special mention to all the people that have helped,

Myself and My Wifee Cheryl,

Get through the Maze called Our Visa Journey.

Thankyou All for your Patience, Directions, ,

Shortcuts, Sense of Humor, Camaraderie,

And Just being there for us when We needed Information.

Both Cheryl and I have made some great friends on here,

and hopefully One Day we Will all meet,

for a BBQ.. Near Boston .. lol.

Take Care One and All,

Till I Emerge from the Otherside...lol

Cheers

Paul

[patriciaofoz 0]

Have a safe flight, Paul! I hope I'm the next Adelaidian off to the US

[hampster 0]

Thanks Patricia,

Me thinks you won't be too long from flying over the big Puddle

Thanks for your well wishes and I too wish for a Safe Flight..lol

Cheers

Paul.

p.s. Keep the Flag Flying for all the Adelaidians ..

Gotta Keep these Melbournites, and SydneySiders In Line

Edited May 5, 2007 by hampster

[cheese_and_kisses 0]

Paul...

Have a safe flight/s....Just wanted to say thanks again to you for your time and the information you posted.

Katrina...

[Rings 10]

I'm going to get laid! I'm going to get laid! *dances*

TMI? Well good!

[Rings 10]

Loke is on the plane right now and sorry for my earlier outbust but I sent that to everyone including my mother.. I am so damn proper lol

I am just excited!

[Kath 0]

hey paul

safe journey mate...take care see you in nearly my time zone lol

hey rings

i wouldnt worry about it..your just a passionate about loke coming over ... we can all relate to your excitement mate.

take care and have a wonderful visit...

kath