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[sadie33138 0]

After reading on the DCF forum about some changes coming re filing in Australia, I took a look on the Sydney Embassy and it has changed. See:

http://sydney.usconsulate.gov/consular/Pet...nstructions.pdf

I had FF miles with American and they have a program for sick kids and their families. that you can donate your airmiles to where they fly them different places for treatment or at least they had it last year.

[StellaR 0]

Oh that is great the FF for the sick kids. Will have to try to remember that. As you can see (Kath) memory ain't so good and never has been. Yep just joined the AA FF one. Qantas for me too but can we start using the break a leg saying or some other code word for cra......g. I have only just got to the point where the airhostess don't come over to ask me or my travelling companions if I'm alright on take offs and landings.

[Kath 0]

hi there

ohh your memory will be fine stella...its the stress levels u gotta reduce and it will all coming rushing back to you mate....

was just looking at the sydney consulate website and i came across a page where u can fill in the DS-156 online...just done mine an it looks a lot neater than my handwriting lol

ELECTRONIC FORM FILLING FOR DS-156

been going through stuff in my house all day now its time to enjoy a bit of time my darlinnn .. he just got home from work...

see ya's

take care

kath

[aussiewench 9]

hi there

ohh your memory will be fine stella...its the stress levels u gotta reduce and it will all coming rushing back to you mate....

was just looking at the sydney consulate website and i came across a page where u can fill in the DS-156 online...just done mine an it looks a lot neater than my handwriting lol

ELECTRONIC FORM FILLING FOR DS-156

been going through stuff in my house all day now its time to enjoy a bit of time my darlinnn .. he just got home from work...

see ya's

take care

kath

Hi Kath,

Yeah it looks like the site is doing some major refurbishing which is a good thing.

2 more sleepies till interview

[Kath 0]

hey there wenchie

how u doing.. getting all excited...im more interested in robbie arriving than the interview at the moment...lol..

will be thinking of ya missey...u enjoy the view ..hmm wonder if u can take ya mp3 player in with you..

can ya find out for me mate..cos that would help me no end .. music is such a relaxing medium...

tc

kath

[aussiewench 9]

hey there wenchie

how u doing.. getting all excited...im more interested in robbie arriving than the interview at the moment...lol..

will be thinking of ya missey...u enjoy the view ..hmm wonder if u can take ya mp3 player in with you..

can ya find out for me mate..cos that would help me no end .. music is such a relaxing medium...

tc

kath

Will do, if I remember lol I am pretty wired and dont think thats going to abate till after the interview....I will probably collapse in a heap afterwards

[mwfaith1971 0]

kath and lorelle,

don't sweat it. you girls will be just fine. if your interview was anything like mine then that was the easy part. i think the hardest part was waiting for your number to be called.

yes it is a bit nerve wracking but after you've finished i will guarantee that you will wonder what you were worrying about.

take care and let us all know the GOOD news.

matt

[mellie 1]

OOOII!!!

Hi peoples, sorry I havent been around in forever. Its been a busy couple of months adjusting to pregnancy and helping Scott settle in. Lifes great though!! We are moving to a bigger apartment next month in preparation for our new arrival and couldnt be happier.

GOOD LUCK WENCH!!! You wont need it though, you guys will do great. And Kath as well, I see yours is coming up soon!!!

Will TRY to be around more!!! Sorry again!!

Mellie

[David A. 0]

OOOII!!!

Hi peoples, sorry I havent been around in forever. Its been a busy couple of months adjusting to pregnancy and helping Scott settle in. Lifes great though!! We are moving to a bigger apartment next month in preparation for our new arrival and couldnt be happier.

GOOD LUCK WENCH!!! You wont need it though, you guys will do great. And Kath as well, I see yours is coming up soon!!!

Will TRY to be around more!!! Sorry again!!

Mellie

Mel, thanks for replying to my email. Most of the stuff I've asked you have been answered by the good people of VJ, even some who are from Adelaide. I'm sure your husband would be happy to hear that more Adelaidians are moving to the States!

Anyway, have a healthy pregnancy and I'm sure everyone else will be glad to hear from you again.

[jodee 30]

Just a note for Kath and Lorelle,...

They bag search once you get to the 59th floor, and you go through a metal detector. Any electronics, including MP3 players, cameras, mobile(cell) phones, are taken from you, placed in a bag, to which you are given the corresponding ticket. You are then buzzed into the main area through a locked door. You can collect your belongings using the ticket they give you upon leaving. Its a full bag search up there, so be warned. I saw people on my day, go up with luggage which had to be screened (xrayed), then left in the foyer area, on the 59th floor near the guards....

Just thought you'd like to know......BUT THE VIEW IS GORGEOUS!!!!

Jodee

NB. my interview was NOV 03, so I dont know if they have relaxed things or not, maybe someone with a more recent visit could pipe in

Edited June 3, 2006 by jodee

[StellaR 0]

Yep it's still a full bag search but they did that to me down on the 10th floor. On the tenth floor ya just show your interview letter and photos, and receipt, which should be attached to your passport by now.

Then you sit in rows of say six to wait to be taken up in the lift and you all move one row forward till it's your turn. On the 59th floor I only had a mobile with no camera so they didn't bother to take it off me, just had to turn it off. Maybe take some light reading. There is a bell that sounds each time a new number is called to a counter. That big heavy door passed this second lot of guards wasn't locked though but plenty thought it was cause it's a bit heavy. I think it may still get locked though. They kept telling me I was an easy one, 3 times, "wished they were all as easy as you". I thought they meant something else but I kept my thoughts to myself.

Yes I was just like Matt said "now what was all that worry about?"

Good news Mellie, lovely actually. Great things are all moving along just fine here for us all.

[aussiewench 9]

and receipt, which should be attached to your passport by now.

am I missing something or is this just K-1

Hiya Mellie.....great to see you girl. Really happy that all is well with you, Scott and the family We have missed you around here.

[Kath 0]

hi wenchie

ohhhhh not long now girlie...its for the k1 visa.. i dont know how yours work but looking at your timeline you have paid all your fees along the way ...did they mention to you in your packet 4 that u have to...

good luck mate ..i know u wont need it

take care

kath

[StellaR 0]

Oh sorry Wenchie forgot the fact that yours is all so different. There's that memory of mine. I can remember peoples cats star signs from 20 years ago but important things like. Sheesh!!! I'm sorry if I put you in a spin. I'm sure you haven't missed anything. That is for K1 as Kath said. Yes it would be in your instructions but Kath has said you done all the fees already.

[jodee 30]

Just wanted to wish you all the best Lorelle for your interview in the morning.

HUGZZZZZZZZZZ

Jodee