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[Kath 0]

hi ya hollywood

take a look at the guidelines below...see if that answers your question....your doing CR1 and im not too sure if you guys do send anything back to the consulate...also take a look at HAMPSTERS posts i think he posted some stuff on his journey mate...if you have already got your interview date i reckon you dont have to send anything back cos the forms that the K1'ers send back is stating they are ready for an interview to be set..

CR1 guide lines

if the guidelines dont answer your question go into the CR1 forum and ask them or read some of their posts mate...

what date did you get for your interview by the way

kath

[cheese_and_kisses 0]

Hello Everyone...

I'm glad you all are enjoying the PB & J post but what happend to all the Vegemite lovers???? Hahaha!

I do have a question for you all....I know I have talked to some of you in personal messages regarding an issue that can be rather devastating to Rons (my aussie bloke) journey to the US...I am trying to gather some info regarding what type/s of criminal history will affect his admission into the states....Unfortunatley he was a rather bad boy at a young age and most of his history is if from when he was 18 and younger with a drinking and driving charge when he was 21(jail time). Arrrgggg Naughty Ron...Anyways i've looked on the USICS site and it doesnt go into great detail, just more or less what he needs to do (fingerprints sent off to Sydney) and gather (court records). Altho it mentions some things in brief regarding charges/convictions, it doesnt mention a whole lot about it....I'm guessing approval must also be based off how much time has passed and wheather or not they feel like youve been rehabilated (see what I mean, not enough info).... Hes already sent off his fingerprints (thinking that we were going to follow a journey that some ding bat lawyer gave us, anyways a long story..just glad i found this site) .... and we will be looking for any court records for when he will have his interview (when ever that day should arrive)...I know alot of this may seem premature seeings how were not even engaged yet..but its in the works (we've actually discussed what journey we should take and we both seem to agree on us marrying over in Australia) ...I just need to get some sort of answers to this issue...I'm seriously worried it will affect his POE...He is all lax about it seeings how most of his history was before he was 18 but I'M NOT....I need some sort of resolve and I know that I may not get it till he's actually at the POE and they let him thru...Also what about the interview...if they dont think he has a chance of entering the states will they even approve his visa????(I wouldnt think so) OR just leave it up to when he gets to the POE??? I need more details..the information I have found is less than acceptable for feeling satisfied about this issue..Pheww I worked up a hunger with all this worrying....I NEED A PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY SANDWHICH...Hahahaha!!!!

Take care to all...

Katrina (cheese and Kisses)

[hollywood79 0]

Hi everyone,

I am a little stressed as my husband just told me he saw a form in the package we just received, and it states that I need to get a police certificate from Japan because I lived there for more than 6 mths (353 days to be exact)!!

But NVC states "IF the applicant lived in a different country for more than 12 months AND was 16 years or older at that time THEN the applicant need a police certificate form the police authorities of that locality".

I am so stressed!! To obtain a certificate from the Japanese consulate here in MEL will take up to 3 mths, we are now looking at flights to Tokyo so it can be done in 3 weeks, hopefully in time for my interview!! I have emailed the Sydney Consulate, now I am just waiting for a reply. Has anyone else needed a certificate from anonther country where they have lived at least 6mths

[Rings 10]

Sorry for the rush post, but I wanted to let you all know that Loke has arrived safe and sound and everything is wonderful and happy and I am posting while he is off playing with the kids!

No NOA2 yet so I am starting to get really worried. I think I will try for patience (he is keeping me busy anyway)

We went to the Garden of the Gods today and yesterday I took him to downtown Denver to see... uhh stuff. Here is a photo of us at the state capitol!

As David would say... CHEERS!

[Kath 0]

HI RINGS and LOKE

great to hear that loke arrived safe and sound...did he have to show any evidence to the POE officer when he landed..

enjoy your time together

HI HOLLYWOOD

sorry to hear that you have to get a japanese police check.. i also thought it was 12 months in another country..sit tight before you do anything wait till you hear anything from sydney on the subject...wonder if they have changed the ruling on the 12 months residency in another country..

HI KATRINA

there is a waiver form you can submit ... there is a waiver 601 on this website..

WAIVER INFORMATION FORUM

also take a look at this website

INELIGIBLE TO GET VISA CLASSIFICATIONS

hope that helps in some way katrina

take care

kath

[jezz85 0]

Great photo Rings and Loke Have an awesome time you guys.

[Loke 0]

Hi all,

thanks for all your words and thoughts, as always you people are wonderful. Thought I should share my experience entering the States, I know some of you are veterans and know all about it but for what it's worth, if it helps anyone prepare this is how it went for me:

I got letters from both my employer and my real estate agent stating that I'm employed and have paid rent until the end of June and am expected back in the country. i am glad I got those done, but as it turns out they haven't moved from where I packed them. Entry into the States through LA airport was a lot smoother than I feared it might be. Coming off the plane I was shuffled through the visitors section of the entry station, the guy there checked my passport and my arrival slip. He asked if I was here for business or for a holiday and then waved me through. I picked up my baggage from the carousel and then went and lined up at the second customs point. The lady there asked me a few basic questions beginning with my reason for visiting America. I told her up front that I was visiting my wife, and that led to a few questions about where Rings lives and is she a US Citizen. She asked me what I do for a living and when I told her she seemed to assume I would be okay because she then said "Okay, so I guess you can't really stay for too long if you have to get back to work." I agreed (what else am I going to do, haha). Then she asked if I had any food and that was the only time I even got a little nervous because I didn't want her to confiscate Rings' 850 grams of Cherry Ripe! (She's eating one now, it's the only reason I was allowed in the house when I arrived). For anyone starting to work it out that's 10 king size bars...I'm hoping to get a bite myself but not with any real confidence.

Anyway, that's pretty much it for the entry thing, they rushed me through when they realised I was cutting it fine for my connecting flight to Denver (QANTAS was a little late getting in) and I raced up the stairs to the domestic part of terminal 4 with an American airport employee standing at the bottom yelling "Run, run!" I'm glad he didn't add "Forrest", that would have killed me. And now I'm here hoping that two weeks will somehow pass like two months, even though I know it will be over in about 5 minutes. Denver is a beautiful place and I am going to love it here.

Hope you all are well and that those of you going through this process are either getting through smoothly or finding solutions to the myriad of obstacles that present themselves. We are fretting on our NOA2, but hopefully it will come without any hassle when the time is right.

I have to go, there's this sexy lady who deserves as much attention as I can give her....

[SharynY 2]

not going well... am very anxious and well just anxious.....

i think i just exhaust myself with the whole thinking and waiting gig......

whoever thought you would get so stressed on just the waiting.. the first month ok... 2nd month..ok i can do this... 3rd month.... ummm

but congrats to all who are doing well and recieving their NOA2's..

[jezz85 0]

Hi Sharyna!

I'm sorry its taking so long to get your NOA2 buddy It shouldn't be long now, like you said, people that filed at similar times to you are starting to get theres. Take heart, this too will pass.

Have you begun to get anything together like police certificate or vaccination history or affidavit of support in preparation? If not, you could always start those processes to get your mind off your delayed NOA2.

Best of luck! It won't be long!

[CarolineM 0]

Rings and Loke: CONGRATS!!! What a great reunion and a nice photo! ENjoy your time together!

Cheese and Kisses: I don't know all the specifics, but I can tell you this...August two summers ago, Stew got a DUI here in the states. We submitted all the paperwork and everything at our interview, and we were told it was NOT a crime of Moral Turpitude...they didn't even look at any of it...no worries...That's just my experience. I spent the 3 months leading up the interview asking EVERYWHERE here what a DUI would do, and no one knew, so there you go Hope that helps

[vylex 0]

Congrats Rings and Loke on your reunion!

I know EXACTLY how you felt. Enjoy your time together. I'm sure we won't hear back from you two for a while.

I just did the opposite to visit the wifey in Sydney. Unfortunately I am back to work but need to earn a living (until I win the lottery haha). I'll be back visiting her again though in 3 months so I am excited to look forward to that.

I'm also glad to hear you didn't have any problems getting in the country. Have a wonderful time. Colorado is a BEAUTIFUL state. I have family just outside of Denver. I definitely think you will enjoy living there. Just be ready for the winter.

[SharynY 2]

i can start on the police certificate now? thought i should wait till the NOA2?

and my vaccination history - god knows i wouldnt knkow where to begin with that... wouldnt your doctor be able to tell you when he takes the blood tests?.. should i start on that?....

and my fiance should start getting his affidavit of support together?..........maybe he should, he's a procrastinator most times lol....

[Loke 0]

i can start on the police certificate now? thought i should wait till the NOA2?

and my vaccination history - god knows i wouldnt knkow where to begin with that... wouldnt your doctor be able to tell you when he takes the blood tests?.. should i start on that?....

and my fiance should start getting his affidavit of support together?..........maybe he should, he's a procrastinator most times lol....

Other people will probably know better, but I am starting to work on that stuff myself...I haven't done the police check yet but if I remember rightly it is valid for at least 6 months, maybe 12. So as long as your interview date comes before the expiry of the police check you should be okay to get it done - I'm going to get mine organised as soon as I can when I return to Melbourne.

I saw my doctor about vaccinations, and he had some details in his own records and got me to have a blood test (serology report) for others he wasn't sure about. For some that he knew I wouldn't be vaccinated against he just wrote me a prescription and I've been getting jabbed ahead of the medical to try to save some time. I'm doing a course of jabs for Hep A and B (I think) that involves 3 doses over 6 months so if you're going to have that done its probably a good idea to get started asap.

Good luck with it all, it looks like you are on a similar timeframe to us and we are getting edgy about not hearing anything too. My head tells me that we shouldn't be worrying too much just yet, but I know how difficult it is to stay composed when you have to wait so long for any sign of progress. fingers crossed neither of us are waiting too much longer.

[jezz85 0]

Getting vaccinated by your regular doctor will be cheaper too...

Also, the national police certificate is valid for 12 months you guys will be happy to hear.

Additionally, the Hep vaccinations are NOT neccessary for the medical, but hey, they're still a good idea. I've had my first one.

[girlfrmoz 1]

Glad you are having a wonderful time Rings and Loke! I didn' think there would be any issues with Loke getting into the USA. Hey and nice pic!

Mmmmm wonder when we will hear from Hammy???

Hey Sharyna, hang in there...we had a long wait too so I know what it's like. It's hard but it does go quickly and believe me it is all worth it in the end. You can come in here anytime and we will support you.

Hugs