way to to lyndel fantastic news...big congrats to you and your fiance....how were the nerves when you got in there??
glad the photo's helped ...glad the time in the embassey wasnt long for you and seeing the wiggles would of been a blast..shame ya didnt have a camera that day huh....did you talk to them?
are you getting the visa posted to you or going back up on mondy to get it?

and when is your wedding day? now you have all the great things to look forward to when you get here...dont forget that vaccination sheet for AOS mate..

im really rapt for you mate was a long wait but aint it worth it in the end...

smiling big time for you sweetie now is the time for a happy ending when you are his arms...

Elle hi there ...hell -2 aint nothing we been having -11 here the coldest it has been is -14...and this weekend its going down to 0.F...i thought when it snowed you could just go out an throw snowballs but the snow is too light to compact into balls lol..im waiting for a good snowfall to make my first snowman since i was 7 when i made my last one...hope you hear something real soon about your interview date...packet 4 is just the interview date and instrtuctions on what to bring with you and in what order...

Hampster ..not long before your lovely wife will be there.. i hope you have a wonderful time together...would be great if your interview could be while she is there..now that would be a gift an a half..and chocie is one of my fav munchies for such things too..

David i am so keeping my fingers crossed for you that it wont be too much long for you and i can well imagine it was such a let down with this new law coming being passed..rotten things they are...

well you lot keep posting and keep us all updated..
take care
kath
p.s. if anyone else would like me to send the pics of the embassey and martin place just give me a yell and i will either post them or email them to you...

Yes, packet 4 is the interview letter and instructions for things to bring, also instructions to make certified copies of certain things, like copies of the police certificate and such. When my wife went for the interview, he basically took the basic information that was on her previous applications and asked her basic questions about them.

He basically mixed up answers like...

Interviewer: "So you were born in the Philippines?"
Wife: "Noooo, my husband was born in the Philippines."

Interviewer: "So you got married on Sept 15th?"
Wife: "Noooo, we got married on Sept 16th, my birthday is Sept 15th."

Interviewer: "You guys got married in Florida?"
Wife: "Noooo, we got married in Las Vegas, my husband lives in Florida"

Instead of asking her a question, he basically mixed questions up, making my wife correct him. It was very easy, and my wife was giggling the whole time, wondering why he was trying to confuse her... but my wife kept correcting him in a sarcastic tone... She said it was too easy and the guy was very nice.

You have nothing to worry about, just have all the forms in order and follow the instructions.

To everyone else, thank you for the support. It's been full-on but I'm not too worried about, nothing will keep my wife and I apart.

Elle and David,

I had the same experience with the questions too. He tried to throw me off but it was too easy. He just asked things from our petition. Also asked if I had ever committed a crime even though I had the police certificate.

Pack 4 contained the medical exam info, police certificate info, checklist for the interview and interview letter.

Hi everyone! Congrats on the couple that just got approved ^^ that's so wonderful to hear!

My name is Cherie and I'm currently engaged to an Aussie from Melbourne. We were going to do a DCF after a July wedding here in the states, but with the new policy we're going the route of the K-1 visa and getting things assembled so I can send everything off. Any advice you have as far as filing a K-1 would be helpful! I look forward to getting to know you

Hi Cherie,

Welcome to the Aussie Forum. You will find everyone helpful and friendly here. Make sure to read up in VJ about the K1 Visa thoroughly that way you won't get an RFE like we did!

BTW thanks for the congrats......that will be you soon! Good luck for a speedy process.

Cheers
Lyndel

Hi Cherie as well,

As Lyndell said welcome to the Aussie Forum

We Aussies are a friendly helpful lot if you need ,
there are alot of us here willing to help anyone who needs/asks for it

Hoping to hear back from Sydney myself soon.. doing ds-230 CR-1
They recieved ds-230 on 18th January 2007.. so fingers crosses,
it won't be too long till they send it in a bottle across the,
big puddle to Sydney Consulate

Cheers
Paul


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YAy for all the new couples on the site!! I love seeing Aussie/American couples!!

David: That is really sweet! I know ya'll will be together soon and then we all have to have a florida get together. Hey I was in P-cola on Tues and Wed. The soccer team I coach played Gulf Breeze in the regional semi final and we lost It was a long trip!

Keep posting all your new people! Hey TONS of people from Melbourne. Where in Mel? Stewart is from Geelong!

hi cherie

welcome to the aussie forum glad you found us...i am from melb too now living in toledo ohio..and i did the K1 journey ...robert and i compiled our petition while being on msn..sending back and forth scanned pages and both of us checking that it is correctly filled out...it took us a whole weekend to get it complete .. so say your biographical information sheet is complete send it to him to check then he does the same thing..this way any mistakes you missed he might catch an it can be corrected...do one thing at a time make copies and put aside then start on another section say your evidence ... keeping everything seperate is the key then putting it all together in the order it needs to be...we did it and we got a quick approval...i know it sounds methodical but it does work...you dont get frustrated by doing it this way..you know the section is completed and doesnt have to be looked at again...

the only other bit of advice to give you is be patient...this process can be so frustrating and it doesnt stop until your a unconditional citz in the states...

your welcome to post any questions in here even if its been posted before we are a friendly lot and here to help our fellow aussie/american mates....

i use to live in melton where is your fiance...and where will you two be in the states...

well ive rambled on too much...
take care
and good luck on your journey
kath

Hampster, How many days/hours/minutes to go now till your wife arrives? YOu must be excited!

Cherie, I am from Melbourne (Boronia) orginally too, now staying with my parents in Canberra until I leave. I miss Melbourne!!!

Hi Kath, Jake told me it was -16C in Colorado a couple of days ago....how am I going to adjust after 34C here...BRRRRRR!!!! I am going to take my Ug boots.

Caroline and David, you are in Florida right? I hope you got through the storm ok. Let us know.

Elle, do you want to see my beautiful evidence folder?? Just kidding. I was just like you when we put together the I-129F took ages and we still got an RFE. Kath is right be really methodical and you can't go wrong. It's a long haul so come in here and chat/vent ask questions when you need.

Hi Lyndell,

Well let me see how long is it till i see my Wifee Cheryl - NorthernGirl,

Congratulations Lyndel...!!!

Hi Cherie, I'm from Melbourne also (Elwood). Joshua and I have recently married with the intention to do DCF but in light of the recent changes we will be at least starting similar to you also. Now that our official marriage certificate is finally here we can send off the petition this week...!!

Cheers,

Priscilla

Australian hospitatlity is fantastic as always! Thank you so much for your welcome! Rob currently lives in Box Hill (I spent 5 months with him there last year). I miss Melbourne! Such a lovely place and I loved being able to go anywhere and not having to worry about driving! The people were just wonderful as well and I can happily say that should we ever decide to move back to Melbourne, I'd be quite happy there.

I am currently waiting for a few forms and copies to arrive in the mail from Rob (my fiance) and next weekend we're planning on going through things and triple checking everything so I can send it off by Valentine's day to get the ball rolling. Patience DOES seem to be a needed value with processing times and the tedious work of filling out forms. I'm just grateful I ended up deciding to live with him as that will help our case for proof or relationship. I get to see him again in March, so we're fortunate to not have to go so long without seeing one another. Any more advice on filing for the K-1 is always welcomed!

Thanks again for the warm welcome!

Thanks Priscilla. Good luck for a speedy process!!

Hi Cherie, wow Boronia is about 20mins from Box Hill. I know it well.

From the US Consulate Sydney website:

"The U.S. Consulate in Sydney will be closed to the public for routine services from 12 February until 23 February 2007. Exceptions to this closure will be made only for the U.S. citizens in emergency situations and those scheduled to collect previously processed U.S. passports and Consular Reports of Birth."

I wonder if they will use this time to iron out the procedure for those in limbo with the DCF. Or is this really a routine closure?

Routine my @$$... they need to redo the whole Standard Operating Procedure!

hi ya
just looked at the closure thing on the embassey website..melb, canberra and brisbane are closed the others arent..also i looked at bangkok website to see if they too are closing seeing the applications are being sent there and they arent being closed...

my question to all this is ... is it a background check on the U.S. citz or the international citz...
if it is the U.S. citz why cant they get the citz to get a police check completed with the application..as the overseas fiance has to get...wouldnt this save time and a transfer of the petition...?

if im wrong someone clarify for me please cos im a bit confused over this one...

kath

I got an email from the Sydney Consulate asking them what they will be doing to my I-130. I told them word for word what they told my wife at her interview. So I asked them what they know about Bangkok and what instructions were they given about Bangkok.

Well, I got an email stating that they have not recieved any instruction from the Department of State as to what will happen to the pending I-130.

So I'm asking myself... why did they tell my wife that my I-130 will now go to Bangkok to get a background check? This is frickin' ridiculous. I'm sure the Sydney Consulate is just as confused as everyone around the world... that's why they shouldn't be telling people false information. Until they have it in writing. That's why I asked them what they knew... apparently they are clueless.

hi david

i hear ya frustration over all this and i know were all keeping our fingers crossed for you and the other DCFers...

if they are going to bring out this new law why the hell make it so if all their embassey's arent informed first on how to handle it..it makes no sense to me..

i read somewhere about the fees going up and the bloke commented how can they increase the fees when the standard of work being done isnt up to par (not those exact words but close enough) and he is right....it goes with everything right down to bringing out new laws and not letting the left hand is to do when the right hand makes new laws...

hope you hear something more positive soon david..
take care
kath

David,

Your situation is horrible. I hope that you find resolution soon.

The past few days have been hard on me. I miss him so terribly we both are majorly depressed.

Hi Folks,

I saw this regarding the DCF process and an hoping the Australian Consulates may also follow suit. Apparently, some consulates are allowed to accept the I-130s again but the USCIS office will be performing background checks. I am guessing that the Bangkok USCIS office would be doing this since they have jurisdiction in this region.

I hope the Australian Consulates post some news about this. I am on the verge of filing a K-3 / CR-1 for my wife and want to know if I should hold off to try a DCF in April.

Some news about how they may handle DCFs moving forward...*Fingers Crossed*

Now my only concern is how the Bangkok USCIS office will handle USCs that don't live in Australia. Assuming that this new process will be implemented I hope that their only purpose would be to perform background checks and not pass judgement on living abroad (or lack thereof).

With the USC living in Australia - is this a must for the "new" DCF? Was this just changed prior to January 23rd? They can't apply the law retrospectively, so I hope those in limbo with "old" DCF and the USC NOT residing in Oz won't be screwed.

Elle,

I think we will have to wait a little longer to find out. I am particularly interested in how David A.'s case is processed. I would be following the same path. I am hoping that the designated USCIS' purpose is only to verify the background information of the sponsor and not require the USC to have lived abroad. I would hope that the Sydney Consulate's job is to accept/process the I-130 and then have the Bangkok USCIS verify that we have clean records prior to giving us the stamp of approval.

Like yourself I am interested in how it is processed and how long the background check from Bangkok will be...if that is the definite process.

Let's just hope they whichever USCIS office the "not clearly approved" DCF I-130 petition is sent to, does not try to apply the laws retrospectively - as obviously some of those in DCF limbo are not residents of Oz.

Agreed. I would expect that the "not clearly approved" cases are waiting ONLY for background checks (Adam Walsh act) and nothing more.

Hello everyone

Just quickly (after midnight) to say "hi" to all and wish everyone happy upcoming weekend. Especially to Paul and his long awaited Northern Girl Enjoy your time together!!! Very happy for you!

Lyndell - first week with visa in your hands! Well done! I liked your review. On Tuesday I went to Dr Millar's for my medical and walked through Martin Place, checked where the lifts are to go up to the consulate. Hopefully I will need them some time soon! Anyway... it was exciting just to think about it!

By the way... all who did medical at Dr Millar's... did you find him to be very kind, very nice, easy going and just so "young in heart" and in good spirits? And his secretary showed the same kindness, understanding, friendliness. Nothing like an official visit to a doctor you've never seen before. I'm thinking of sending them a thank you card once I receive results from the secretary!

May the confusion about the DCF be resolved real soon and you guys caught in it back on track! Let's hope this 10 day consulate closure they announced won't affect any of our timelines!!!

Well... untill next time,
xoxo from Parramatta
vik

Hello Vik,

Thankyou for your kind words re: The 10 DAY VISIT,
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Vylex & Elle: Now I'm completely confused as to where we send the I-130? According to the USCIS website just a week or so ago because it's coming from Australia we send it to the California USCIS office, now you say it could be somewhere else...???

Hey Vik, that's good to know, has been a while before I've been to any doctor...

Happy weekend Paul & Cheryl...enjoy...!!!

Cheers,

Priscilla

Priscilla,

If you can, hold off for a few weeks more. I am on the verge of filing my I-130 as well but will wait a little longer until the USCIS posts something official. However, if you can't wait, then I would file at the Cali USCIS office as initially instructed. Good luck!

Priscilla - there are a couple of threads in the DCF forum which talks about "DCF being back" in a different format, without I-130 same day approval, rather the petition beint sent to a USCIS office for a background check. So I imagine for Sydney, you do a walk in, they send your petition to Bangkok or whichever USCIS office. These are all rumors for now though. WHO KNOWS!

As I mentioned the Consulate is closed for two weeks so maybe after reopening they will have had official instructions from DOS. Like vylex said, I would try to hold off and see.

Hey Vik,

I also thought Dr Millar and Ms. Pat were lovely! A thank you note is a fantastic idea. Dr Millar kept taking lil jabs at Bush lol.

I really really hope DCF gets resolved soon...its all I can think about anymore. I know I shouldnt as its beyond my control.

Paul - have a great time with the wifey!

Hope everyone is doing good.

BTW, thanks for confirming what Packet 4 was.

Hello

My name is Rings and I am new to this forum. I was invited here because Loke is in Australia and I am in the USA. When I file the I-130, I was supposed to send it to Nebraska. I was going to mail our petition on monday, but I have been scanning this thread and I noticed that there are some issues and I didn't know if they pertained to us or not. I am at work and I do not have much time to go through the posts all the way until I get home later on tonight, but this has caused a panic inside me and I need to know.

Are they recommending that we do not file the I-130 until Sydney is all straight? if I do file it Monday like I planned do you suppose it would get caught up in the hangup? I am so worried about this. Any advice would be so greatly appreciated.

Rings, have you ever planned on filing via DCF for your spouse? If so, then hold off a little while longer to see what will happen with the Consulates. If you were never planning on that route and wanted to pursue just an IR-1/CR-1 and/or K-3, then file away as planned.

hi and welcome to the ausie thread rings..glad ya made it..
Sorry you copped a bit of flack in your post the other day..in here were not so judgemental...

K3 guidelines

Spousal Visa-IR-1 / CR-1 guidelines

POVERTY GUIDELINES 2007 - FOR YOUR AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT

UNDERSTANDING YOUR VISA OPTIONS

FAQ- ABOUT GETTING A VISA

Above are a few things to take a look at to help you decide which route to take...I ran out of time yesterday to pm you these so i thought i would just post them in here for you...hope this helps in some way.

The hassles that is going on with the I-130 is for DCF..

Looking forwad to seein you again in here ...we are a good mob in here and look out for our aussie/american mates..

take care
kath

hi ya rings

i tried to edit that last post...i was thinking you were one of the other aussies that posted yesterday and copped some undeeded flack from some of the other VJers ...please forgive me for getting mixed up...we had a rough night last night ...out in the cold at 4.30am shopping and slept all day lol...

but the welcome still stands mate...good to see ya found us ....

kath

hey Rings, welcome.

The upset isn't with Sydney itself at the moment. Had you gone ahead and sent your petition to Nebraska, all would just chug along.
But, it might be a blessing in disguise for you. If you can hang on a little bit, there may be a stellar shortcut open to you. This is the process that is in upset at the moment.

Have a read of this page and see what you think. There is also a DCF Forum here at VJ with more news.
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...om&page=dcf

Hi All,

I am the other half of Rings, living in Melbourne and trying to get my head around this whole immigration thing. My heart goes out to everyone going through this process, it seems extremely awkward and complicated just to be united with a loved one. We have only been apart 2 weeks after Rings flew here for 2 weeks and we married and already it is killing me.

I am still reading through all this stuff on DCF, I am not sure if it will be a realistic option for us even if the results are positive from the USCIS, but I will continue to read and try to understand in case it does present itself as an option. Best of luck to everyone and I hope to get to know you all as our journey progresses.

Loke

hey loke

welcome to the aussie thread mate...which side of melbourne ya on..i use to live in melton (if ya know where that is) there are quite a few melbournians in here now...so im sure we can give ya tips on the medical and the police check you have to get when the time comes..

there is alot to get ya head around for sure but it gets easier as you read and learn about the process....the one thing that doesnt get easy is the seperation as you are starting to experience...just hang in there an if you need to vent go for it we all know what ya going through...

good luck to both of you whichever course you choose and hope its not a long wait..

which town you going to be living in..i cant remember if i asked rings when i pm's her yesterday...
take care
kath

Hi Kath,

I'm in Blackburn South, eastern suburbs...fair way from Melton but I know it. Going to be living in Denver.

I will take any hints I can get at this stage. It's all slowly coming together but I know we have a lot ahead of us. I think we're prepared for the I-130. Does it make a lot of difference at this stage how much extra documentation we supply? (my financial docs, evidence of legitimate relationship etc.) Or is that material more important at my end?

And don't worry, we will vent when necessary. Just finished a bit of that in private and she's sleeping now, I am going to spend my afternoon trying to find out about DCF and whatever else I can digest from wherever I can find it.

Hey All,

Hope everyone is hanging in there! Priscilla and David, I sincerely hope everything is worked out soon for you. Keep us posted.

Vik, you must be getting very close to interview time now....how exciting! Good luck, let me know if I can help give you anymore info about the interview.

Hi Loke and Rings, welcome to VJ and the Aussie thread. The people are great here and there is a lot of support, so you won't be alone during the waiting. I lived in Boronia, Melbourne before I moved to Canberra to stay with my parents until I leave. So you will be based in Denver....I am moving to Colorado Springs about 1.5hrs away. Yay! Great to know another Aussie in Colorado.

Hi Ausqueen, thanks for the feedback. The day I went to the Consulate the guy that interviewed me wasn't in a good mood and asked a trillion questions. I just remained business like and it was all fine. I'm not telling you to worry you just so you are prepared. Glad your medical went well. The doctor I had in Canberra was really nice too.

Hampster, hoping Northern Girl has arrived by now and you are having a wonderful reunion! And...no the Wiggles did not have the big red car with them...maybe it was parked on the street

Kath, sent you an email, sis! Hope it's not to cold over there for you!

Hope all this I-130 crap is cleared up soon...what a stupid time for the Sydney Consulate to close!

Cheers
Lyndel

Thanks Elle & Vylex...hmm..to wait or not to wait...I'm thinking I shouldn't but...

Thanks for that information Kath and Meauxana - you guys are wonderful, I'm sure I didn't have half of that yet... would love more info on the doctors list or should I just wait for the packet and do the police check while I'm waiting for the I-130 to be received/processed. I have the innoculation list but that is pointless if I can't ring and speak to the doctor in charge. (I don't have a regular doctor and therefore will need to be checked for which ones I have had previously).

Welcome Loke and Rings! I am from Melbourne also (Elwood). My now husband, Joshua is with me here now where he has transferred studies to be here we are just about to send the I-130 in preparation for the DCR, when we are sure where to send it. We will be going back to Arizona where Joshua will finish studies then who knows for his Masters...(he's from Chicago originally).

Well I've put some wedd pics up in the Wedding album in the gallery cos I can't work out how to create my own album

You do have an album! I just saw your pics!! Congrats! Looks very familiar Where did you end up having your reception??

Sorry I haven't been around much...work has been making me nuts! I miss all the chat here. Welcome to all the newbies!!! Glad to have you!

Stewart is over the moon because Melbourne made it to the Grande Final. I ordered him a MElbourne Football to play with here. He'll be so excited!!

Almost his one year anni of being in America. Hard to believe it's been a year! BUt as I state again and again....HANG IN THERE GUYS BECAUSE ITS WORTH IT!

Much love,
C

You do have an album! I just saw your pics!! Congrats! Looks very familiar Where did you end up having your reception??

Sorry I haven't been around much...work has been making me nuts! I miss all the chat here. Welcome to all the newbies!!! Glad to have you!

Stewart is over the moon because Melbourne made it to the Grande Final. I ordered him a MElbourne Football to play with here. He'll be so excited!!

Almost his one year anni of being in America. Hard to believe it's been a year! BUt as I state again and again....HANG IN THERE GUYS BECAUSE ITS WORTH IT!

Much love,
C

Hey Caroline,

We had our reception in the outside cocktail bar at Waterfront in Port Melbourne. Good to see you, sounds like everything is fabulous. Well Joshua was thrilled when the bears made it to the Superbowl only to lose.... Still it's the best effort they've made in years so maybe next year....

Thanks again, can't wait till we can say that....

Thank you for all of the support. It is so good to know that this is possible and it is very uplifting to see other people who really do understand. I am getting ready to submit the petition this week, but I wanted to see what you guys thought on a name change first. Now I have two certified copies of my marriage license and I can send them both off at once, but I am afraid that it may hinder or help me and I really have no clue which way it would be. I figured having the same name would be a good thing, but if they want to get picky because my legal name is changed during the process of submitting the petition then gah... you get me right?

I never changed my name; it doesn't give you any 'better' chance at anything--if you are legally married, you are legally married.

If you do want to change your name, it's best to stick with one name through your process if possible. You may start using your married name with the petition; your marriage certificate is evidence of your additional name. Your maiden name then goes under 'other names used'.
The act of marriage is a unique one, in that it allows a legal name change just by the act--no need for a court order or other document change (in fact, the marriage cert is usually the first name change doc--used to support the change in DL, SSA etc).

hi ya priscilla

if you go to the embassey info for australia you will find the doctors for melbourne..there is one in the city and there is also one at monash both phone numbers are there...i went to the one in the city...he was pretty good .. the x-ray is done at the top of collins street when u go to him...which is done on the day of the medical

did you say you had the vaccination sheet already..if you havent go take a look at Thailand embassey website..they give you the forms to download in packet 3...i have double checked comparing to my copy i have of the vaccination sheet and the x ray sheet and they are the correct ones...

forms to dowload for medical

now for your blood test to see if your ammuned just go to any doctor...it can be done on medicare ...but if i remember rightly there is a form for the pathologist taking your blood to sign to state he/she has sighted your passport and you are who u are and they have to wright or stamp the pathology compnay...i have tried to find this sheet for you but with all the damm paperwork i have i couldnt find it...i also remember posting about this last year so if ya want this info will do a search for you...

i had the blood tests done around a week or so after i sent my readiness into the embassey...

sorry for the long post but if ya got any other questions just fire away mate thats what were here for..

take care mate

hi ya rings
told ya were are supportive in here..lol.....as much documentation and info you give them is better i reckon...but make a complete copy of the petition for yourself so you know what you sent in ..also the australian doesnt need to show their financial documentation only the us citz....Loke. in saying that if you think it will help with your partners poverty line to meet go for it ...good to see you again...
take care
kath

Hey everybody, just wanted to let everyone know that my wife has landed safely at LAX and is already on her plane to Florida...

We decided that it's just best for us to be together through this whole process. It's been rough on us, and we just needed to be together. We'll just hope Sydney works this whole thing out soon.

BTW... the POE Officer asked my wife why she was visiting and she told them straight out... "to visit my husband."

Hi All,

I have been wondering about the name change issue as well. I was going to hypenate my name with Jake's but I am not sure about this for the paperwork. Don't want to give immigration any additional reasons to stuff up.

David, I am so glad your wife is with you. I know this must me tough on you both right now at least you are together now while you wait.

Well I am still stuck here in Aussieland until I sell my car. Trying to save as much money as I can before I go. It's starting to get really frustrated knowing I have the Visa but can't quit my job until the car is sold which means we don't have a firm date for me arriving in the USA...grrrr. I know I shouldn't complain there are lots of people worse off it's just when you have been away from your SO for so long you are just hanging out to be together again. Work have been great about it, they have said they will keep me as long as I need.

Hope you are all hanging in there! Mmmmm, we haven't heard from Paul in a few days guess he's preoccupied frollicking in Adelaide with his wifey!

INTERVIEW... INTERVIEW... INTERVIEW... YESSSS!

Hi everyone in here!
I can't believe it! I've just updated our timeline and signature! Talked to Aaron on Skype at 5pm today (syd time). He got the letter!!!

Now, last night I was gonna log in and whinge about "stupid" consulate... well, they haven't been too smart really but tonight I don't really care! They are forgiven!!! LOL

But, hey... can I still tell you the story???
First, they sent packet3 to Aaron. He had to Fedex it to me. I returned DS230 and that other page next day and what do they do???

Friday I got a letter saying: on DS230 you indicate living in two other countries. You need to obtain police check from those countries and let us know when you are ready for the interview by signing and returning the... whatever the number form it is... DSL 1076 or something like that! And I'm like... WHAT THE...??? (Yes, I love Rove Live). Of course I sent them copies of both forms with: I've already told you I was ready for the interview and I have all docs ready!

The best part though is: the interview letter Aaron got today is dated SAME (Feb 7th) as the one I got last Friday!!! Oh, who cares now?! I am so happy!!! And... curious about the interview!!!!

Happy thoughts to all of you
vik