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| Sydney, Australia |  Review #33584 on March 4, 2025: |
Katieaa
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Great experience. I was in and out in 25 minutes! The interview was quick and the girl that interviewed me was pleasant. The questions I was asked were “how did we meet?, when did we meet?, what does he do for work? Have either of us been married before? Then she told me I was approved!
I stayed about a 2 minute walk away which was perfect
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #33510 on January 9, 2025: |
HarryFromAus
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2 wait from my scheduled interview till I got called up
The officer was nice and said what he had to say about my missing medical (every applicant was missing a medical because there's only 3 doctors in ALL of australia that do the medicals)
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #33506 on January 2, 2025: |
DownunderDarren
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I did not have original documents for my previous marriage of my fiances former husband's Death certificate. Although the Divorce for myself was accepted I still needed the original Documents for the other 2 items.
On this basis I was given a condition No as and answer but once the documents were sent through in about 3 weeks got the Yes
The staff were fantastic, really helped to calm the nerves I was feeling.
Biggest recommendation I can give which I was given by the folks at Argo Visa is when they ask you a question keep talking, take the time and tell your story, I was asked exactly that by the officer "Please tell me your story, how you meet and how it developed into a relationship" I honestly spoke for about 20 minutes telling about us the joy of falling in love, our discussions, meeting in person, the proposal, how we have struggled together since the journey from starting application to visa took 2 1/2 years. The officer was happy after hearing all of that from the one question that we had a real relationship. Was given the Conditional No for the paperwork side only, which was more of a formality. In one more month we finally get to see each other again after 2 and a bit very long years apart.
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #33501 on December 31, 2024: |
boxnest22
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Very easy and relaxed environment. Armed security was very relaxed and friendly. Australian government offices are more stressful!
Got fingerprints taken and asked basic questions about US partner such as how we met, what job he has and his date of birth. My K2's only got asked what they thought of US partner. Entire process took less than 1 hour.
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #33430 on October 29, 2024: |
kayleexdavid
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We had the earliest interview slot (8.00 am) and we're based in Melbourne so we flew to Sydney the night before. We got to the consulate about 30 mins early, it was a bit hard to see since it was all boarded up. We had to wait outside shivering in the cold until they let us in small batches at a time. They asked if we had an appointment and marked off me and my fiance's names (we got permission for him to accompany me!) and gave us a stern warning about turning our phones off and recording being strictly forbidden.
At the first counter, I was asked for my passport, photos and DS-160 first, and then for my birth certificate and copies. She reassured me that I'd get the original back later. She asked if we've been married before and I said No, I missed the next thing she said and I thought it would be along the same vein so I said no, but turns out she was asking for the police reports, and I almost missed out on giving them oops. She then gave me the orange IMBRA card and sent me on my way.
Then we went through security and they made us put everything in our pockets and our phones and coats into the trays (just like at the airport!) Very straightforward, I thought they might hold something but they returned everything to us. Then we went up the elevator into the and was directed to the side we needed to go on.
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At the first counter, I did the oath and fingerprints and they got my file from the back and basically sorted the documents together. They also asked for my revalidation letter which I had but many people didn't for some reason, so don't forget that! :> I got a ticket and got to sit for awhile with my fiance watching the screens for my number to pop up and chatting with the other applicants.
When my number was up, I went up to the counter alone and the CO asked me if I had read the orange card and asked for it back (I had put it in my folder lol). The interview was more open ended and less straight questions to answers like I've been practicing so it kinda threw me off a little. I'll list down the questions I got but remember it will be like a conversation and the follow up questions will be from the answers you give.
1. What visa you’re here for?
2. How did you and fiance meet? (I was nervous so I messed up the dates, later I tried to correct it but he said he had everything there)
3. Confirmed the timeline
Then I said he’s been living with me for a year and half on a partner visa
4. What does he like about Australia? (I said the public transport lol)
5. How did you decide to get married? (I got a bit confused and talked what the proposal was like)
6. What does he do for work?
7. He brought up my I-129F (printed in black and white) and pointed out a photo where I was kissing my fiance at my friend's wedding and said this photo looks like wedding, you didn't get married right? (I said no I was a bridesmaid and said I had the original in colour but he didn't want to see it and moved on)
8. What are your plans after moving to America?
9. Where does his parents live?
He was asking a lot of questions so I was nervous, but CO finally said it was approved (yay!) and that the consulate will send my passport back in around 2 weeks. He asked me if I paid for the courier service thing and I said yes I have a copy of the receipt but he didn't want to see it lol
Good luck! You got this! My interview was not as perfect as I imagined and practiced in my head but I still got approved and that's all that matters. I tried to be as detailed as I could so I hope it was helpful ! <3
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