Interviews in Australia set to be reduced with some cancelled

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

I just submitted my first exemption using the compassionate option! I will let you know how I go!! 

 

 

 

 

[Chad&Thalia 49]

I hope it goes quickly, best of luck to you.

[Cilllah 487]

Good luck anyone!

This will be the first time I travel without travel insurance as I can't find anyone doing new policies right now. Kind of nervous - especially as I am still very much teaching my three year old to wear a mask.

[Chad&Thalia 49]

Exemption was approved!!!! 4th time under the urgent travel.  Thx to all for all the help, her flight leaves tomorrow morning at 10:00!

[ECCK 211]

4 minutes ago, Chad&Thalia said:

Exemption was approved!!!! 4th time under the urgent travel.  Thx to all for all the help, her flight leaves tomorrow morning at 10:00!

Congratulations!!! That sure was a nail biting experience. Really happy for you both  

[Chad&Thalia 49]

Thank you!  It seems it once again came down to the last moment.  

[Cilllah 487]

I am hating these last minute things. I need to know so my parents have time to say goodbye to my daughter.
But I am so happy for you too!

[Chad&Thalia 49]

She is on her way here!  For those who said you don't need anything at the airport regarding the exemption, it is NOT true.  There are multiple checks from Border force to baggage check, phone calls and authorizations at each stage. They were able to use the email from her phone, we didn't have a ton of time to discuss things in great detail I just wanted to pass along her experience today.  I'm not sure if a printed copy would be better or not, best of luck to all.  In 21.25 hours my girl will be with me!  

 

We were on a record pace, as you can see by the timeline, until March.  In reality, we were only delayed by about 6 weeks for this.  I am grateful to the NVC and the Embassy for expediting our case.  My mother's condition has remained in a similar state and I pray that we'll get a little while longer although I want her to be at peace.     Again, I wish each of you the best and am certainly appreciative of the help and support numerous folks provided to this point.  Hopefully our experience will be just as helpful to others.

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

Hi everyone

I submitted my request for an travel exemption on Thursday but haven't heard back yet. Do they take a while to respond?

 

 

[KittyKat3072 235]

16 hours ago, Rosie_Emma91 said:

Hi everyone

I submitted my request for an travel exemption on Thursday but haven't heard back yet. Do they take a while to respond?

 

 

Yeah they can take a while. You might have to send a second request through. 

[KittyKat3072 235]

On 5/28/2020 at 1:07 AM, Cilllah said:

Good luck anyone!

This will be the first time I travel without travel insurance as I can't find anyone doing new policies right now. Kind of nervous - especially as I am still very much teaching my three year old to wear a mask.

He's using Seven Corners for his travel insurance.  They are still issuing policies, he was able to get one with no issues.  They just don't cover covid related things and routine appointments. 

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

4 hours ago, KittyKat3072 said:

Yeah they can take a while. You might have to send a second request through. 

Thanks so much!

[AussieBoy87 14]

I really need to get to the States to begin a job, and my application has been DQ'd at the NVC but obviously no appointments right now.

 

How do I go about requesting an emergency embassy appointment?

[Entheos 95]

Just now, AussieBoy87 said:

I really need to get to the States to begin a job, and my application has been DQ'd at the NVC but obviously no appointments right now.

 

How do I go about requesting an emergency embassy appointment?

You need to email the Sydney Consulate and have them request the file to be sent to the Consulate.  Otherwise it won’t be sent out till the Consulate returns to ‘normal operations’.  You’ll need to email them and explain the situation in the body of the email.  Once they request it, they will let you know once it arrives and how the way forward will look from there.  Until that happens, we kinda have to sit on our hands and wait. 😬

[Cilllah 487]

Just had my interview today. They actually asked me a lot of questions! My daughter didn’t sleep well last night so was grumpy and in my face the whole time too!

They hadn’t received my medical yet but they said it takes 1-2 weeks and I only got it done a week ago today. They said they should have it next week and issue my visas as soon as they do!

So yeah they said I’m approved and not to worry. Just waiting for that!