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[Kelli 0]

Thanks soooooo much Kath!

I have all my references in my hot little hand! I finish work this Friday, looking forward to be able to concentrate on the move!

I will get Kev to look into the licence situation for me, one less stress to worry about.

Take care guys!

Kell!

[Rings 10]

YAY have a great trip girl! You are going to love it here *hugs*

[SharynY 2]

hey guys

the uruguayan consulate chick said she would send me a letter stating why they cant look me up in their system. i should get it tomorrow (thursday)... if not i'll call her on friday just to ask if theres anything i can help her with - as opposed to asking her if she's done it (might not go down well).... since she was a bit nasty about it in the beginning..

now just a offhand question - when do you actually pay the processing fee for the consulate? is that with packet 4?

oh and no i havent recieved a reply from the US consulate - i did email them telling them that the other consulate couldnt help me - and what other avenue i could use...

Edited June 26, 2007 by sharyna

[Kath 0]

hi sharyna

good to hear that your getting the letter also make sure she mentions that you have to have an ID card not just that they cant access the system...if i saw that it would tell me that it is possible to obtain one mate..

also you can pay your fee at any australia post before your interview...and attach it to the front of your passport for your interview...its $130.00 tell them its for a U.S. non immigrant visa receipt you need....

take care

kath

[Rings 10]

Sharyna,

Make sure you get the right receipt. See this interview from VJ Member:

Reviewed by: VJ Member Review on April 16, 2007:

Consulate: Sydney, Australia

Rating: (4 / 5) Review Topic: K1 Visa

Well, I am finally back from my 5 day trip to Sydney and my interview!! My Interview took place on Thursday, 12th April.Everything went well..except a minor hiccup...the $130 processing fee to the consulate was a money order cheque (the lady at the post office here in Perth told me that's what I needed- I wasn't so sure..so I trusted that she knew better!) I got to the lady who checks the paperwork (Dragon lady?)..she wasn't very nice/patient and she asked where my receipt was...and I responded that she was looking right at it (stuck to the outside of my passport) she responded that this is not the receipt..it's a receipt showing that I paid $130 to the US consulate general..but in the form of a money order..and that I cannot have my interview right now!! My stomach sank....and I felt a huge lump in my chest and throat...she then proceeded to say that if I went downstairs and paid another $130 at the post office get the correct receipt..I can then go back through security checks and up to her at level 59 and signal her..and she will see to me right away (that was nice of her)..I rushed downstairs...went to the post office..saw that it was only opening in 40 mins..so had to wait until it opened..ran back up to Level 10 for security checks again and then proceeded up to level 59...she checked all my paperwork..said it was fine and then told me to take a seat for my interview..which went very smoothly..A young American man interviewed me..and was very warm and friendly (it seems that most people have been interviewed by him at the Syd consulate) it lasted all of 5 mins..he didn't even ask to see all the additional evidence and paperwork I prepared..he said the petition was good enough and then said..."Congratulations! Visa Approved!"

Take good care to make sure you have the right one dear.

[SharynY 2]

thanks kath and rings!!

[Kath 0]

your quite welcome sharyna take a look at this receipt i posted one time ages ago of my K1 receipt..

K1 visa fee..post office receipt

hope that worked.lol

hi ya rings and loke..

not long now for your interview loke good luck to you mate.. you will do fine...dont forget they are closed on the 4th july...

take care, kath

[SharynY 2]

day before my birthday - .....................

two days of celebration once i'm over there!!

thanks kath for that!!

[SharynY 2]

major update guys!!

the uruguayan consulate emailed me the letter! to both my email addresses...

this is the letter...

now your thoughts - do you think this will suffice?

as i dont have the documentation they require for them to do my police check?

its in pdf form....

i can upload in jpeg form if noone can read it.

[SharynY 2]

and the US consulate replied to me also

they said that if i wasnt issued with a ID card then i didnt need to apply for a police check in uruguay - ... i printed out that letter too to keep incase i need it.

[Kath 0]

hi sharyna

the link worked but its difficult to read..just copy and paste it into a post with all your personal details x'd out mate..

kath

[Kath 0]

ohhhhhhhhhhhh my goodness...why couldnt they of stipulated that in the original letter they sent you...about the ID card...

ffs i tell ya these people sure make it stressful for people...

well im glad thats all sorted out for you now sharyna.. you can now send in your letter of readiness..

ohhhhh by the way can you scan that readiness letter before you post it off..it might come in handy and send it to me...i know another aussie was asking for a copy of it ....to start off his fiance readiness while she was in the states visiting...would appreciate it mate.. if you could..

great news and high 5 for persistence throughout this stressful time...

kath

[SharynY 2]

ok the letter is on the consulate letterhead and says:

To Whom it May Concern

This is to certify that Miss Sharyn XXXXXXX, Australian and holder of Australian Passport number xxxxxxxxx

she is not able to obtain a Police Clearance Certificate from Uruguay due to lack of documentation required.

and its signed by the Uruguayan consul

jorge Puoy

and dated today's date

....

so i think that will suffice and show proof that i did actually go and ask and try to get one.....

[Kath 0]

i reckon so too .. take that with ya along with the letter from the consulate to the interview but only hand it over if they ask about the overseas police certficate...

kath

[SharynY 2]

i reckon so too .. take that with ya along with the letter from the consulate to the interview but only hand it over if they ask about the overseas police certficate...

kath

thats what i'm thinking.... on a need to know basis as it were...

and you know what that means right?

i can send in my form to say i'm ready!!!!