LAND DOWNUNDER

[Lunamel 0]

omg kath -- would you believe that i'm actually going there tonight, with some american friends who couldn't make it to the wedding?! i've been there once before, but about 2 years ago. They had a tim tam icecream special that night that was just amazing, i'm hoping they have it again! i'll let you know what we end up having -- yum, I'm getting hungry now just thinking about it!

[David A. 0]

I was in Australia playing with Kangaroos this time last week and of course spending quality time with the wifey... sheesh, I can only imagine how the Aussies feel about being away from home.

[girlfrmoz 1]

Hey David,

Did you know that the kangaroos in Canberra are a pest. I know they are beautiful and all but there are so many here and because of the drought they come down into the city looking for water and they get on the roads everywhere and end up being hit by cars. Very sad but true. We even have one that sleeps on the front lawn at my work.....seriously.

Dear other Aussies,

On a lighter note....if and when (if ever) I am approved I have to go to JFK cause I need the EAD stamp. My SO's mum is sick and we need me to be working in case of travel costs. Can anyone recommend the best way to do it from Sydney. If i fly direct I have to stop in LA so that becomes the POE, same with Honolulu and Vancouver. I am thinking maybe I will have to fly to London first and then across the Atlantic to NY. Maybe Tokyo??

Thanks

Lyndel

[claireybearyloo 0]

If you look at www.zuji.com.au you’ll find Asiana Airlines fly from Sydney to Seoul to New York – fares look reasonable too.

[Lunamel 0]

Hey Lyndel. There are a few asian airlines you can fly that will go directly to JFK. JAL (Japan Airlines) often have cheapish flights to the US, stopping in Tokyo and going on from there -- I know they also fly direct Tokyo to JFK. Another good option, which will be alot quicker than going through Asia, is Air Tahiti Nui. They only fly from Sydney in Australia, but you can go Sydney -- Tahiti -- JFK. A friend of mine has flown them before and says they're pretty good. Perhaps you can squeeze in a stop-over on the beach on the way too

Kath, the restaurant last night was really good -- they didn't have tim tam icecream, but had a sticky date pudding instead -- yum!

[Lunamel 0]

BTW Lyndel: I just had a look at the Air Tahiti Nui site, and their fares look quite reasonable for a February departure (that's when you're looking at going, right?). I say reasonable in a relative sense, of course, because these trans-pacific flights are always so long and expensive But I think it might be your best option: www.airtahitinui.com

[girlfrmoz 1]

Thanks for the help and info folks, sounds like either tahiti (mmm sun and sand) or tokyo would be the go. Will definitely check it out and hey it's worth the effort for the EAD stamp. I think we will need it. I just hope he doesn't get orders to deploy again to Iraq before I get there with all the talk of them upping the number of troops over there substantially. That would just be a killer after our long wait so far.

Once again thank you appreciate the info.

Hey, Sticky date pudding in the US, mmm hope I can get that in Colorado Springs. Is that common over there or more an Aussie food??

[girlfrmoz 1]

Oops forgot I had another question, my Australian AFP certificate looks pretty pathetic for somethign that was $130. Just says 'not adversely recorded in Australian police indices'. and the heading says "Overseas Visa Application, Police Certificate - Fingerprint Check" but I had a character check done as well. Was everyone elses the same??? Would hate to have to do it again took a month to get an appt for fingerprinting as I am in Canberra where they do the checks for recruits for the AFP and government employees.

[Kath 0]

hi girl

thats sounds about right mate...keep a copy for yourself too..you could show prospective employers ...

fingers crossed they dont deploy ya fiance too...

i hope it aint too long before your over here with him girl...

kath

[Elle 0]

Hi Guys!

Just wanted to say thanks for the advice of the I-864! Kath - I think if Eric doesn't find the latest copy of his tax return I will definitely use that site! Might be too late to rely on the free IRS service.

[Elle 0]

I'm really at my wits end...it doesnt even look like Eric will fly out here because of the airfares and ugh we found one last night and it was 5Am his time and I wish he just took his credit card out and gave me the numbers so I could have booked it for him as now the flights are gone...and its just really taking its toll on me.....I wish he would be more compromising under the circumstances, I understand he doesnt want to do a flyover in Chicago especially at this time of the year with flights being delayed but under the circumstances its like what choice do we have.

The I-130 was filed over 3 months ago and I dont know if I have the energy to chase that up and we really needed this vacation to work out this visa #######...im just so fn exhausted with everything and its hard to talk to him cuz he thinks im being a nag and i probably am but i am just so wanting to move there cuz its been too long, i cant do this anymore...just sooooooo tired......... :crying:

[girlfrmoz 1]

Hi Elle,

I'm sorry to hear that you may not get to vacation together, visits are so important while we are all doing this Visa #######. I know exactly what you mean about being over it! We may be in different places with our visa process but I feel like that too and my SO has been not that helpful lately and says to stop hassling when i ask about paperwork. He just says don't worry. That and the waiting just wears you out. Hang in there we'll make it!

Oh and Kath, thanks for the kind thoughts. It's hard though I am seriously over immigration at the moment. The waiting is a killer!!! grrrr

[CarolineM 0]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID!!!!

[mellie 1]

Hi Guys!

Just wanted to say thanks for the advice of the I-864! Kath - I think if Eric doesn't find the latest copy of his tax return I will definitely use that site! Might be too late to rely on the free IRS service.

Awwww.. hang in there!! It will happen, though I know it always seems like its going to take its sweet butt time getting there!! I will keep you in my thoughts.

[densusan 0]

Hey David,

Did you know that the kangaroos in Canberra are a pest. I know they are beautiful and all but there are so many here and because of the drought they come down into the city looking for water and they get on the roads everywhere and end up being hit by cars. Very sad but true. We even have one that sleeps on the front lawn at my work.....seriously.

Dear other Aussies,

On a lighter note....if and when (if ever) I am approved I have to go to JFK cause I need the EAD stamp. My SO's mum is sick and we need me to be working in case of travel costs. Can anyone recommend the best way to do it from Sydney. If i fly direct I have to stop in LA so that becomes the POE, same with Honolulu and Vancouver. I am thinking maybe I will have to fly to London first and then across the Atlantic to NY. Maybe Tokyo??

Thanks

Lyndel

Hi Lyndel,

You can fly Air Tahiti Nui from Sydney and they fly via Papeete to JFK. My 2 boys are flying with them in just over a week. The airfare with them is quite good but they only fly maybe 2 or 3 times a week to New York from Sydney. Hope this helps you and maybe you can call a travel agent for details or check the air tahiti nui website

Bye for now, Susan