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[vylex 0]

CONGRATS VALKYRIE!!!

Ou spritis are low everyone who has sent in a petition around the same time as us has already seen an approval. I am starting to get nervous

Hang in there Rings. Mine was recently transferred to the CSC and I am still waiting. I am getting anxious too...TRUST ME. However, the way I am looking at it is...the more that get approved, the greater the chance of getting to our applications and processing it!

[hampster 0]

Ou spritis are low everyone who has sent in a petition around the same time as us has already seen an approval. I am starting to get nervous

Rings.. It will be Fine reckon your approval by end of the month

Here's Praying for yours to be approved sooooooooon

Cheers

Paul

[valkyrieshewee 0]

I know I haven't been on much Kath - been working 3 jobs and taking a class on top of that, so life's been more than a bit insane lately! I'm hoping to get on here more thing though! Thanks for the help I'm definitely going to start getting everything gathered and put together so I can send it to him. We've got plenty of time to send in the return on packet 3 once he gets it - I'm going over to Oz for a visit and engagement party in July, so we're shooting for an interview date while I'm there

Thanks everyone for your congratulations! It's exciting since we're able to look at a possible wedding date now

Best of luck on your approval, Rings! It looks like you were recently touched, so here's hoping that's a good sign!

Also: Aussie chips are fantastic, as is the calimari Couldn't get enough of either and I used to hate calimari, lol.

[Kath 0]

hi valky

omg you are a busy person are you surviving it..that is a mad schedule mate...you lucky duck going to oz in july...i must be getting itchy to go home for a hol..lol...where in oz you going to..

also if he receives the packet 3 before you get to oz why dont you as the US citz request that you want an interview while you are over there...robbie did that and explained that he would like to be there for moral support for me at the interview ..we also had to get an extension for our application cos it would of expired but thats another story lol

did you add yourself and your finace to our map ... just click the link in my signature...

hey there trist

how you doing ...guess what i use to work at big w for 7 years...at the sunshine store in victoria #380 i have sent you a message too about my experience of getting a job over here n some websites for department stores...

if anyone hasnt added themselves to the map go for it..i havent checked it in awhile so gunna go look now

talk to ya soon

kath

[Poi_n_J 0]

I was approved and I can't believe it!

I called my fiance a few minutes ago to share the good news

So it's on it's way to the NVC at the moment... anyone know some steps I could take (as far as the affidavit of support and interview material goes) to have things ready to send off to him?

Hi Valky! Congrats on the approval..! We just got approved recently but are still waiting on hearing that it's been received by NVC it's been about a week so far; would be good to hear how yours goes in that regard... Your showing me up with all those jobs lol.. I've been working about 50hour weeks lately but it has been the same job...ha..still, it's good to help forget that you're waiting....

Hang in there Rings, ours goes to show it doesn't matter if you're approved there's still heaps of waiting to do....

[girlfrmoz 1]

Hey Valkyrie...CONGRATULATIONS!!!! That's wonderful news...not long now until you are reunited!! YAY!!!!

How's everyone else going?

Not long until your interview Kath....you will get the job!! Hope it's me next I am so sick of doing job applications. Had an interview at Robert Half Technology this afternoon...nothing exciting though..they are an employment agency.

Hey Rings I really hope you hear something soon! Thinking of you!

[hampster 0]

Hey Valkyrie WOOOOOHOOOO Congrats on your Approval..

Best of luck with your Interview Kath.. OI OI OI

Rings as I said before.. you will get yours by the end of May 07 Relax

I hope you are next inline Lyndel as I am in the Line behind you!!

I gotta get a Job.. I need a Job.. I need A CAR..

I need to get my Licence.. I need

Have a Interview to sign up with A Job Agency here in Massachusetts

Tomorrow (Wednesday @ 6.30pm)..

Only time Cheryl can Drive me down there, And they are open till 7pm.

They have called me like 3 times for me to go in and fill out their paperwork.

Fingers Crossed they find me a job within walking distance ( 3-5 Miles from Home).

Hope all is well with everyone and ya'all feeling the Love

Cheers

Paul

[Moonie 0]

Good luck on the job search Hammy?? I guess you are not feeling a vacation?

Australians in America: How did you move your funds to America?

[girlfrmoz 1]

Awww..Hammy, thank you I wish you the same. One of us has to get a job soon!!! Fingers, knees, toes and arms crossed!

Hey Moonie, when I was saving money prior to moving here to the USA I used what they call in Australia a Swift Transfer to transfer money over. Basically it's arranging for my bank to transfer funds from my bank account directly into Jake's bank account. There was a small cost involved but it was definitely a safe way to do things. I have done a few of them now. I just sent a fax (because they needed my signature) to my bank saying what I wanted to do, how much in USD or AUD and Jake's account details, address of the bank, his address and a "Swift Code" which is sometimes called a Routing Number which you will need to get from your bank in the USA. It takes about 3 days for the money to arrive in your USA account. Hope that helps.

[SharynY 2]

australians to america....

superannuation funds... since you cant get this money out until you reach the age of yadda yada..... does anyone know of a international super fund that can be accessed from the US?

[Kelli 0]

australians to america....

superannuation funds... since you cant get this money out until you reach the age of yadda yada..... does anyone know of a international super fund that can be accessed from the US?

Yeah, I was wondering that as well.

GO THE BLUES!!!!

[CarolineM 0]

Moonie - you know what Stewart did? He withdrew, using his ATM card, the maximum amount per day that he could for like a week (he didn't have THAT much)...that way there was no fee...

It was easy Might be the most recommended way to do it but it worked for us

[Tamzo27 0]

Thanks Jezz and Girlfromoz!

I really do appreciate the input.

Jezz, you're right, I have told him to try to come on a different visa. He's going to try to come on an employment based visa so that we can be together without the pressures of getting married. I told him straight up that, it's the marriage that I don't want to deal with, and not him.

Girlfromoz, I have been thinking about telling him to go through with his interview and just get the visa. But then I realized, if he does come over, I am the type of person that really can't be true to myself if it hurts someone else. If things weren't working out, I'd be too scared to tell him that and see him off to australia again. I just don't think 3 months is enough time for us, especially since we are still extremely young. So we decided together that we shouldn't finish up the interview process and find another way to have him come over. It will make for less hurt feelings later on.

One of the biggest reasons I had to call it off was because, for the past 5 years, I've really only been in a relationship with one guy...Corey. And more than half the time, it was mainly online. I wasn't getting out with my friends or anything. I've started to do that, and I really enjoy it. Spending time out, doing things other 22 year olds do is so much fun! I mean for the first time ever, I was drunk like 2 weeks ago and I'm 22!! That played a big factor in calling things off. My parents/family and his family think I did the right thing. They didn't think we were ready for marriage, but they just never said anything because they believe that it's my life and my decisions. So I am thankful for having family like that.

But yeah, maybe later on down the road, we will be together again but for now.. I really am not ready for marriage. He knows that if he comes over on a different visa, we can definitely start over, but until then we're both going to be single. He's definitely looking at other options though, that's for sure. It's just going to be a bit harder..and lots longer but it should pay off in the end.

So if i cancel my k1 now.. how will that affect my chances of using it again with him later on down the road? I don't see myself getting involved with anyone else overseas again, so I'm not too worried, but what if we decide we want to use it again say..5 years down the track?

All opinions welcomed!

Wow Seren! That is brave...it's crazy, because at some points in your post it sounded a little like me.I am also 22, my bf is nearly 25...in the past we have also both felt as if we're too young to go through with such a huge, life-changing decision. A marriage is a big deal, it's something that cannot be taken lightly. We have had many doubts in the past, but last yr I came to live with him for 9 mths, so that was some sort of trial..atleast that's the way I see it in retrospect. If you feel like you have been held back in a sense from going out etc etc..then your decision is a wise one.No-one but yourself can tell you if your decision was right...but stay true to yuorself..and I believe if there is a will there is a way...you will find a way to be together somehow.We looked into work/student visas for me a few yrs ago- and nothing came through.We both know we want to marry eachother...and 3 mths..is a bit too soon...but we are going with the flow in that regard.I really admire you...if you need to chat more..pls msg me..and I am more than happy to listen/help!

On another note...ahhh not having a job is driving me crazy!!!Went to the SS office today-said my SSN will be sent to me in 2 wks or less.Just wish I could work!!!

Hope everyone is doing well and adjusting and settling in nicely.

Kath-sorry this is so delayed, I am currently located in Northern California..I am better now, my cold lasted only a few days...prob due to all the zinc,vitamin C and echinacea vitamins I took!!

Oh..and the solution the all the great and fatty junk food here- working out everyday!!! haha

[Loke 0]

Thanks everyone for your support. We are trying hard to be positive, and in my head I know that we need to be patient and our petition will be processed. I'm sure I'm not telling any of you anything new when I say it's difficult to maintain that patience though. I want to sincerely congratulate everyone who has had recent approval - it's hard not to wonder when ours will be done every time we see a new approval but that shouldn't take anything away from your happiness or from our happiness for you, and we are genuinely excited for everyone making progress in this journey we're all undertaking.

Leaving my love to return to Australia was so hard and I guess that contributes a lot to our mood as well, although again we're trying to remain positive and look at it as another step towards our future together. On the upside, Colorado is a beautiful place and I had a wonderful time there. I can't wait to begin my new life with the mountains greeting me each day (although I wish I could take a beach or two with me haha) and the people I met there seem like great people.

Thanks again to all of you here, I'm not sure how we would cope without the support and stories and useful advice from other people who are or have been in the same situation, it's comforting to know there's a place we can go when we need a friendly ear or a word of encouragement. You people rock.

[Kath 0]

hi there tamzo

great to hear your doing well now...how do you like nth carolina..my friend is in raleigh at the moment...

when is your wedding going to be...

hi loke and rings

well thats what were here for ... to support one another and maybe put a smile on someones face when they need it..if you have patience through this process and can tuff the wait out together you will be right together when it happens...fingers crossed for your announcement of approval to be soon guys ...keep smiling...

hey there girlfromoz

how you doing ...good to hear that your with an agency hope you get something good luck to ya chookie...i know what you mean about not caring about how much you will be getting paid that is how im feeling..its the fact your getting the opportunity of getting out of the place huh and meeting and mixing with the natives hehehe (no offense to our yanky friends in here) will give ya a ring when we get back from hocking hills..were going camping for 4 days...

hi hammy

good luck with the job hunting...now ya know why i was going crazy lol is there a good bus service where you are living...here it really sux i have caught the bus once and that was last week ...

looking forward to hearing some more approval posts and interview reviews from you lot...we got some coming up soon too..the 30th rings a bell..

take care

kath