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[Elle 0]

Thanks

The affidavit of support...did you print out the I-864 from the USCIS website?

I'll make sure to fill out the forms very careful, thanks for the tips!

Yes, I paid with credit card. Looks like you got the idea already. You can submit the affidavit of support the same day. I couldn't because apparently I printed out the wrong one online. So they gave me a new one and said that I can hand write it in. One more thing... once you get packet 3 in hand. Fill it out and send it off by post right away. I made the mistake of waiting a few days which sort of set us back some, because they ended up sending us an RFE that was easily resolved. But if I only had sent the forms out straight away, then we would have recieve the RFE much sooner, therefore taken care of much sooner too. Be very thorough when filling out those forms because we missed one small question and that was our RFE, if we read it a bit closer there would have been no problem. So just be sure you take extra care when filling out the forms. You should have no problem.

Hi All!

Hope everyone had a great Chrissy & New Year!!!

Eric is flying out very soon...and we will be doing the walk-in DCF @ Sydney -- does anybody have any last minute tricks and tips?

I've been advised to do a dry run to the consulate, the elevator trick - be at the front...hmm wha else...bring a bit of supporting evidence as David mentioned they were asked for pictures...

You can pay the DCF fee by credit card right?

Hope it all goes well!!!

Thanks for any help!

[CarolineM 0]

WERE HOME

hope everyone had a happy new year!

David - hope you have good new soon.

Elle - GOOD LUCK _ you'll be brillian

Poi - Isn't your wedding fast approaching??

Mellie - got your Cherry Ripes. PM me your addy so I can send them off

Cheers everyone!

[sarah and hicham 3]

WERE HOME

hope everyone had a happy new year!

David - hope you have good new soon.

Elle - GOOD LUCK _ you'll be brillian

Poi - Isn't your wedding fast approaching??

Mellie - got your Cherry Ripes. PM me your addy so I can send them off

Cheers everyone!

There you are! I was asking everyone what happened to you but I didn't know you went to Australia! Jenn filled me in. I hope you had fun! Happy New Year to you two.

[CarolineM 0]

Thanks Sarah! I'm totally jetlagged and super tired - but it was a really nice trip Hope you had a great new year as well!

See you around, !!

[Lunamel 0]

Hi everyone

Hope you all had a great Christmas and happy New Year! David, sorry you've been held up a bit with the RFE -- hope it all gets sorted out soon. And welcome back Caroline -- did you make it to the cricket? (We've been watching a bit, but it's been a drag that it's so one-sided).

Elle, you can pay the fee by credit card. And I don't know if you need to do a dry-run. Just make sure you try to go up the first set of elevators as close past 7.30 as you can, and then that you get in last for the second set of elevators (so you can get out first). If you do all that you'll be fine! And even if you don't, the worst that can happen is a bit of extra waiting time. Have a look at the reviews under the "Embassy/USCIS Reviews" tab above, there's lots of helpful hints there.

I've just started a new job so I'm crazy busy, but I'll try to drop by again sometime soon...

[michellek1976 0]

Hello again everyone!

Another quick question for those who have already been interviewed at Sydney.

I have attached my 2 photos to the 2 DS-156 forms in the place indicated. Is this wrong? Just noticed in the embassy review page that several members have said they were given separate and the consular officer attached them. I know emphasis is placed on putting things in the right order and following the instructions.

Will I be getting off to a bad start?

Probably a silly question but getting really nervous for Monday!

[hampster 0]

Thanks Sarah! I'm totally jetlagged and super tired - but it was a really nice trip Hope you had a great new year as well!

See you around, !!

Welcome back CarolineM

Paul

[mellie 1]

Ohhhhh... i guess its too late to answer the questions for those with interviews today!! Am I reading this wrong or are there TWO of you going today?? Hmmm...

Anyways, I think the DCF fees amounted something around 500USD and yes you can pay by credit card.

No need to do the dry run, just show up nice and early and make sure that all your paperwork is in exact order as specified on the letter you got stating the interview date.

We did NOT attach the pictures, but its been a while so I dont remember if you were supposed to or not. Id say if it doesnt say to attach them, then dont. They can be VERY picky about where things go. And if I remember rightly, you need those pictures because thats what they do the actual visa with.

Good luck to all!

[Poi_n_J 0]

HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS N GALS !!!!

Thanks for the tips David. Hope yours gets sorted asap.

Hey Caroline, glad ur home safe. My fiance is finally here and getting over the jet-lag himself. Now he realises why I fell asleep on him early so many nights lol..

Yes, we get married in less than two weeks; scary, scary...lol. Is just so nice to have him here at last.

[Poi_n_J 0]

Really love that quote Paul!

[girlfrmoz 1]

Hey Michelle, The suspense is killing me...how did you go with your interview today???

David, have you heard anything yet? I am still waiting..sent the consulate an email today asking about the interview date. It took them 9days to reply to that last email i sent.

[hampster 0]

Really love that quote Paul!

Hiya Poi_n_J :energetic:

Yes I love the Quote as well it's a Quote,

that my wifee (NorthernGirl) share and i share.

It is 30 days, 4 hours, 25 minutes and 38 seconds until Wednesday,

7TH February 2007 at 8:35:00 AM (Providence time)

When my Wifee starts her 2nd Trip to come see me.

AND

It is 31 days, 14 hours, 49 minutes and 28 seconds until Friday, 9 February 2007 at 10:30:00 AM (Adelaide time)

TILL SHE ARRIVES IN MY ARMS,

WHILE WE'RE OUTSIDE IN ADELAIDE AIRPORT,

SMOKING UP A STORM (CIGARETTES)

[Poi_n_J 0]

Hey Paul,

It was so appropriate.

Awww.....not too much longer now. Will that be the last time you're apart? That was the most comforting knowledge for us.

Cheers,

Priscilla

P.S. Go easy on those ciggs..

[girlfrmoz 1]

Hey All,

I found out my interview date today, it's 2 February YAY!!! We are so excited. I got a reply to my email but still haven't received packet 4.

I can't believe it's nearly all over. Can't wait to be with my baby again....it's been a long road!

[ausqueen 0]

Hi everyone!

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all - BELATED :-)

Took me forever to read up all the news while I was unable to come in here. Happy for those who spent holidays together, incl. me as well :-) I hope everyone is back to healthy, happy selves. A lot is happening these days... interviews, weddings, walk ins, job tests, packing... May we all get what we wish for much sooner than we expect!!!

Thanks again all for help and info re: police check. Did it at Parramatta PS 10pm Thur 14/12. Flew to San Francisco Fri 15/12. No problems at the airport, actually the guy was joking abt me coming this time as fiancee and not just a girlfriend :-) had a fabulous 3 weeks with Aaron and his family. When I got back to Syd a few days ago Police check was in mail. Waiting for Packet 3 now.

Looking forward to reading Interview reviews from yesterday, and hope to start signing in more regularly to keep up with all the good news shared in this cozy place :-)

Special congratulations to girlfrmoz on interview date! I'm trailing after you about a month or so... your joy gives me hope as well.

xoxo

vik