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[Poi_n_J 0]

Helloooooooooooooooooooo...! I'm back; home sweet home..!

Christmas and NYE was great how was everyones......?

I now must get everything in order for my February 22nd interview.

[hawaiiandreams 0]

Helloooooooooooooooooooo...! I'm back; home sweet home..!

Christmas and NYE was great how was everyones......?

I now must get everything in order for my February 22nd interview.

Well hello Poi_n_J.. long time and welcome home! How was your xmas and NY? You must be exciced about your upcoming interview.. Best of luck, it's only a few weeks away now!:-)

Well as for me, I'm waiting for my passport and visa packet to come back from the consulate so they can fix the typing error they made in my name! Just out of interest, has anyone experienced this and if so, how long was ther wait until you got it back again?

The wait is killing me..

Edited February 3, 2008 by hawaiiandreams

[Katz 0]

Katz, It only took Loke a couple of weeks to get an appointment from the time he sent his packet back, but the average time is four weeks. Just be sure you are ready because we had a close call on getting his medical back in time for his interview... it was scary. *hugs*

Thanks, Rings... Oh dear... A couple of weeks, eh? That'll be cutting it really close to the expiry date. I really hope I don't have to ask for an extention. *trembles*

[TracyOz 0]

Hidie Ho fellow Aussies...

Oh my I am feeling rather excited now... (nope - no NOA-2 yet though ) BUT I am heading off to the USA in only 3 days to see my darling man... and the BEST thing is that he "thinks" I am flying in 2 days later than I actually am, so cannot wait to see the look of surprise on his face when I get there (we are staying with his Bro & Sis-in-law for a couple of weeks until we "close" on our house over there).... so his brother is actually sneaking out of the house to come and get me from the airport... HOW fun...

Anyway - apart from that - in this nightmare process

My kiddos and I went off and spent a LONG day with our medicals today .... went into town saw the receptionist to collect the requests for bloods & x-rays. Then went and had the X-rays done, then went and had our blood tests done - went back to the x-ray place picked up our films and then went for the medical appointment - all was fine and dandy. Have to go and pick up the final report on Wednesday with the blood results but that is no dramas... All up almost $1000 poorer and 8 hours of time taken to do all of that... BUT at least it is done..

Now I am assuming that while I am O/S our NOA-2 will come through, and hopefully be forwarded onto Sydney and hopefully they will send out packet 3 well before I come back...

I have already filled in & signed the statement of Readiness (left the date blank), and put the Part 1 of the DS230 for each of us - which I will leave here, so that as soon as the Packet 3 turns up, my friend can date the statement and post it straight back to the Sydney consulate... I am TRULY hoping that I will be returning here to Aus, literally with only enough time to pack up the rest of mine and the kiddos stuff and for us to fly up to Sydney go to the interview - wait for our visas and then fly straight out from there... SO WE WILL see what transpires over the next 6-8 weeks won't we??? LOL...

have a GREAT day folks and hopefully we will see some shining happy faces over this coming week with approvals and good news for all.

Tracy

:-)

[meowgirl 0]

Hello everyone,

it's been quite a while since I posted in this forum, but meowboy and I are now married and beginning the AOS process!!! I'll be back now and then, I'm sure, with questions!

Best wishes to all on their visajourneys!

[Rings 10]

Good luck on your AOS Meowgirl!!!!

[Kelli 0]

Hey guys...I have a bit of a problem!

They spelt my middle name wrong on my greencard.....grrrrrrrrrr..Is it such a biggie? I already have my licence, SS number and EAD....do u think I should get a new one?

[vylex 0]

Hey guys...I have a bit of a problem!

They spelt my middle name wrong on my greencard.....grrrrrrrrrr..Is it such a biggie? I already have my licence, SS number and EAD....do u think I should get a new one?

I would recommend getting it fixed. I don't think it's too much of a big deal but I am ####### with some of this stuff simply because some places like to match everything. My wife's SSN card does not have her middle initial. We plan on fixing that sometime soon.

[hawaiiandreams 0]

Hey guys...I have a bit of a problem!

They spelt my middle name wrong on my greencard.....grrrrrrrrrr..Is it such a biggie? I already have my licence, SS number and EAD....do u think I should get a new one?

I would recommend getting it fixed. I don't think it's too much of a big deal but I am ####### with some of this stuff simply because some places like to match everything. My wife's SSN card does not have her middle initial. We plan on fixing that sometime soon.

I agree with Alex! I am also ####### and I would definitely get it fixed!

I am waiting for my visa and packet to come back from the consulate when there was not even a mistake with the visa, only my maiden name on the summary sheet attached to the packet. I am kind of kicking myself thinking "why didn't I just pretend I didnt notice".. but then again, the stress wouldn't be worth it as I would spend between now and my departure date driving myself crazy about if it was going to be a problem when I reach border protection in the US!!

I say get it fixed! :-)

Oh yeah, I love the surprised you have planned Tracey! Very cheeky and the reaction you get from him is going to be awesome! ;-)

Edited February 4, 2008 by hawaiiandreams

[Poi_n_J 0]

Well hello Poi_n_J.. long time and welcome home! How was your xmas and NY? You must be exciced about your upcoming interview.. Best of luck, it's only a few weeks away now!:-)

Well as for me, I'm waiting for my passport and visa packet to come back from the consulate so they can fix the typing error they made in my name! Just out of interest, has anyone experienced this and if so, how long was ther wait until you got it back again?

The wait is killing me..

Hi HD and thank you.

I am excited, I just hope I have everything I need so it all goes smoothly.

Oh no! What a pain in the a*** you poor thing! But at least you have it aye!

Hi Alex & Rings...!

[vylex 0]

Hi Pris!

Welcome back! Happy New Year! Glad you had a great time! The 22nd is just around the corner! I am looking forward to hearing more good news then!

It's cool seeing the wave of us finally getting to the visa point. I'm glad all you folks were around. Having the company during these different phases was priceless.

-Alex

[Poi_n_J 0]

Hi Pris!

Welcome back! Happy New Year! Glad you had a great time! The 22nd is just around the corner! I am looking forward to hearing more good news then!

It's cool seeing the wave of us finally getting to the visa point. I'm glad all you folks were around. Having the company during these different phases was priceless.

-Alex

Thank you and Happy New Year to you!

Will keep you updated as it happens.

The company and support here has been a necessity, especially when no one I know here in Melb has any idea on how these procedures happen.

[Poi_n_J 0]

Hi Pris!

Welcome back! Happy New Year! Glad you had a great time! The 22nd is just around the corner! I am looking forward to hearing more good news then!

It's cool seeing the wave of us finally getting to the visa point. I'm glad all you folks were around. Having the company during these different phases was priceless.

-Alex

Thank you and Happy New Year to you!

Will keep you updated as it happens.

The company and support here has been a necessity, especially when no one I know here in Melb has any idea on how these procedures happen.

P.S. Does anyone know where the best (closest) places to stay near the Consulate in Sydney? Would be much appreciated.

[hawaiiandreams 0]

Hi Pris!

Welcome back! Happy New Year! Glad you had a great time! The 22nd is just around the corner! I am looking forward to hearing more good news then!

It's cool seeing the wave of us finally getting to the visa point. I'm glad all you folks were around. Having the company during these different phases was priceless.

-Alex

Thank you and Happy New Year to you!

Will keep you updated as it happens.

The company and support here has been a necessity, especially when no one I know here in Melb has any idea on how these procedures happen.

P.S. Does anyone know where the best (closest) places to stay near the Consulate in Sydney? Would be much appreciated.

Hi Poi_n_J,

I stayed at the Travel Lodge on Phillip Street on the recommendation of this website. It was a nice clean room with all you could need and was literally around the corner from the consulate (5 mins walk). Look for the best rate you can get, I managed to get $150 for the night. Check out was at 10am, my interview was at 11am which worked out perfectly. I didn't fly out until late that night so they held my luggage for the day. the staff were helpful and friendly!

I agree about this website, it has given me hope during some pretty difficult times during our seperation!

You are all fabulous!

[Poi_n_J 0]

Hi Poi_n_J,

I stayed at the Travel Lodge on Phillip Street on the recommendation of this website. It was a nice clean room with all you could need and was literally around the corner from the consulate (5 mins walk). Look for the best rate you can get, I managed to get $150 for the night. Check out was at 10am, my interview was at 11am which worked out perfectly. I didn't fly out until late that night so they held my luggage for the day. the staff were helpful and friendly!

I agree about this website, it has given me hope during some pretty difficult times during our seperation!

You are all fabulous!

Thanks HD, although I just looked them up and it's all booked out for the night I need although there's rooms at their downtown one in Wentworth St for $99. I wonder how much and how far a taxi to Martin Place would be.......?