Phone Number: |
Immigrant and Non Immigrant visa enquires 1902-941-641
Main Switchboard: +61-2- 9373-9200
(If calling from the U.S. dial 011-61-2-9373-9200)
Visas Fax (61-2) 9373-9185
General Fax (61-2) 9373-9125
Foreign & Commercial Service Fax (61-2) 9221-0573
Public Affairs Office Fax (61-2) 9221-0551 |
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E-Mail: |
support-australia@ustraveldocs.com
Please ensure you include your case number in ALL correspondence with the consulate. |
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Address: |
MLC Centre
Level 59
19-29 Martin Place
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia
Map of Sydney: http://www.whereis.com/whereis/getMap.do?ref=homeMap#
Public Transportation: http://131500.com.au/
Sydney Trains: http://www.sydneytrains.info/
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Working Hours: |
All visitors are subject to security checks prior to entering the Consular Section. There is no access after 11:45am.
Visitors cannot take any food/drink/bags or electronics through the security checkpoint. There is limited storage available so it is advised not to try and take any suitcases or carry on baggage. If it is too large it will not be stored and you will be required to find alternate arrangements for your baggage.
Passports and American Citizen Services: Monday-Friday 8:00am-12:00 noon
Non-immigrant visa: By appointment only. Visa applicants will be notified by the Visa Section of their interview dates.
Immigrant visa interviews: By appointment only. Visa applicants will be notified by the Visa Section of their interview dates.
Immigrant visa general inquiries: Friday only, 8:00am - 12 noon.
General Consulate Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm |
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Best Contact Method: |
Email as a primary method, this is usually the fastest for replies. Alternatively fax or phone. |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
Approximately 10-28 days
This will depend on how long it takes you to accumulate required documents and return "Applicants Statement of Readiness To Be Interviewed". Usually advertised is 2-4 months (approximately 10-28 days between readiness form sent in and scheduled interview date) |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
14 APR 2025 via email to petitioner
Subject: K1 visa applicants - Confirmation of I-129F Petition
Dear K Visa Petitioner,
The U.S. Consulate General in Sydney has received your approved petition.
In preparation for your fiancée’s interview, be sure to refer to Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fianc(é)e (K-1) (state.gov), and read the information onwards from "The Second Step: Applying for a Visa". This will explain the process.
Step 1:
You/they will need to obtain the following documents (where applicable) and send to our office PDF copies of:
Petitioner Documents:
Divorce/Death certificate or Annulment(s) of any previous spouse(s)
Revalidation Letter (see below)
Applicant Documents:
Passport – biographic page
Birth certificate
Divorce/Death certificate or Annulment(s) of any previous spouse(s)
Australian Federal Police Certificate (CODE 33. It MUST state “DIGITAL NATIONAL POLICE CERTIFICATE” and “Immigration/Citizenship – Australia”)
Police certificates from all other countries (excluding the U.S.)
Medical Examination email from the panel physician confirming your date and time of medical exam.
Revalidation Letter: Copy only
Your I-129F petition will have expired by the time the applicant attends the visa interview. To revalidate the petition, the U.S. citizen must complete the attached. A printed copy should also be submitted of the day of the visa interview.
Only once we have received the required documents and information, your fiancée (the applicant) can be scheduled for an interview.
Step 2:
Your fiancée will need to:
Complete the DS-160 application:
You MUST select SYDNEY as your place of interview
We require the DS-160 confirmation page.
Create a profile via the LOGIN button at USTravelDocs, and complete the document delivery option of their choice.
Pay the MRV Fee receipt for K Visa applicants (USD265.00):
Step 3:
Once the above steps have been completed, click or tap here to submit the information to our office. When we receive this information, your fiancée can be scheduled for an interview.
All email addresses on file including the petitioner and attorney have been included on this email.
Regards,
Visa Services (EH)
U.S. Consulate General | Sydney, Australia
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SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
15 APR 2025 via email to petitioner
Subject:
Your appointment has been scheduled at the U.S. Consulate General, Sydney for:
Date Time Case Number Surname Given Name(s) Visa Class
Step 1.
Contact our office to advise if you (and any applicable family members) will or will not attend the scheduled interview. If you do not confirm, your appointment will be automatically cancelled. A new appointment will not be scheduled for you until you contact our office to request one.
CONFIRM: Click or tap here to send your confirmation to our office.
RESCHEDULE: Click or tap here to send your rescheduling request to our office.
CANCEL: Click or tap here to send your cancellation request to our office.
Address:
U.S. Consulate General
50 Miller Street (Street entrance)
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Step 2:
In preparation for your interview, be sure to refer to Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fianc(é)e (K-1) (state.gov), and read the information onwards from "The Second Step: Applying for a Visa". This will explain the process.
Required Documentation
Petitioner Documents
• Divorce/Death certificate or Annulment(s) of any previous spouse(s)
• Revalidation Letter
Applicant Documents
• Passport
• One (1) U.S. passport size photograph, taken within the last 6 months
• DS-160 Confirmation page
• Birth certificate
• Divorce/Death certificate or Annulment(s) of any previous spouse(s)
• Australian Federal Police Certificate
• Police certificates other countries (excluding the U.S.)
• Court Documents
• Military records
• Medical examination report
1. Print the attached Document Cover Sheet and place on top of the documents you are submitting
2. You must provide each original civil documents (birth, divorce, police, court and military)
3. You must also provide a photocopy or each original civil document. Place the photocopy directly beneath each original document where applicable.
4. DO NOT submit documents in envelopes, plastic sleeves, or folders.
IMBRA
To assist on the day of interview we ask that K1 visa applicants please read the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA) information.
Visa Validity
Medical reports are valid for three (3) or six (6) months from the date of examination, depending on the examination results. Your visa will be limited to the expiry date of the medical exam.
Failure to provide documents on the day of your interview will cause a delay in the issuance of the visa.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Laptops, iPads and large electronic devices are NOT PERMITTED in the Consulate, you will be turned away if you bring these items with you. There is no facility at the Consulate to store prohibited items. You must make arrangements to store these items before entering. For access to the consulate General, please refer to the security requirements page.
Regards,
Visa Services (EH)
U.S. Consulate General | Sydney, Australia
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COVER SHEET
? = original only
?? = original and copy
K1 Document Cover Sheet
Please provide all
applicable items with ?
Original Copy
Passport ?
One (1) U.S. passport size photo taken within the last 6 months ?
DS-160 Confirmation Page ?
Revalidation Letter ?
Petitioner Documents
Proof of termination of Marriage(s)
• Divorce Decree / Annulment Paper ? ?
• Death Certificate ? ?
Applicant Documents
Name Change Certificate ? ?
Birth Certificate ? ?
Proof of termination of Marriage(s)
• Divorce Decree / Annulment Paper ? ?
• Death Certificate ? ?
Australian Federal Police certificate ? ?
Police Certificate from other countries
List all countries you have resided in for 6 months or more since reaching the age of 16 (excluding Australia and US)
1. ? ?
2. ? ?
Court documents ? ?
Military records ? ?
Medical Exam Attended/Scheduled Date: DD-MMM-YYYY ?
Print this required Document Cover Sheet and place it on the top of all the documents you will be submitting.
1. Place each photocopy directly beneath each original document.
2. Place the documents in the order as listed above.
3. Documents must be out of envelopes, sleeves or folders.
4. Translations: documents not written in English, must be accompanied by certified translations.
5. If you have a child that will be applying with you, refer to the K2 Document Cover Sheet.
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Forms to Consulate? |
Petitioner Documents
Divorce/Death Certificate or Annulment(s) of any previous spouse(s)
Revalidation Letter (attached to packet 3)
Beneficiary Documents
Passport - biographic page
Birth Certificate
Divorce/Death certificate or Annulment(s) of any previous spouse(s)
Australian Federal Police Certificate (CODE 33. It MUST state “DIGITAL NATIONAL POLICE CERTIFICATE” and “Immigration/Citizenship – Australia”)
Police certificates from all other countries (excluding the U.S.)
Medical Examination email from the panel physician confirming your date and time of medical exam.
Confirmation page only of Online Nonimmigrant Visa application (DS-160)
MRV Fee receipt for K Visa applicants (USD265.00)
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Other Forms (if any)? |
See packet 4. |
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
Yes |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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Residents_Only |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
Yes |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
Your visa will usually not be issued the same day.
You will be required to leave your passport with the embassy and it will be posted back to you with your other documents once the visa has been printed.
You can elect to have the Visa returned via Toll Couriers which requires signature, alternatively you can supply at your own cost, a self-addressed 3kg Express Post envelope. Once the Consulate has received all pending documents and your application is approved for issuance, your visa will be issued and mailed to you.
Increasingly, next day pick-up or delivery is the norm rather than same day issuance of visa.
Processing of the document return usually takes two to three business days. |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
No |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
December 19th 2017 Brisbane QUEENSLAND, Dr. Ross Taylor/Dr James Yates, Anzac Square Medical Center
Total Medical Examination (including blood tests and x-rays): $580 AUD
If you need vaccinations MMR $35, Varicella (Chicken Pox) $85, extra blood tests could cost $75, depending on whether or not the doctor decides to bulk bill.
Also note they are now asking for 6 Australian size passport photographs to be brought in to medical.
(Sept 2008)QUEENSLAND (Cairns Tourist & Local Medical Services)
Total: $620.00 AU
Doctor Appt: $275.00
X-Ray: $70.00
Blood Test: $200.00
Immunizations: (Hep A/C needed): $75.00
SYDNEY - Dr Joseph Waks (as of 8th Feb 2012) - TOTAL: $390.00 AUD
Medical: $275.00 AU
Blood Tests: $35.00 AU
X-Ray: $80.00 AU
Medical cost in Melbourne(March 2019)
Medical:$695 (including Blood tests + X-Ray)
Additional vaccination costs vary.
Postal :$7 or free local pick-up, usually in 5 business days
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List of doctors? |
**** Complete web list of US Panel Doctors for Australia ****
http://canberra.usembassy.gov/panel_physicians.html
**** Web instructions for completing the US Visa Medical ****
http://canberra.usembassy.gov/med_exam_instructions.html
**** Downloadable version of US Visa Medical Instructions PDF ****
http://photos.state.gov/libraries/adana/5/Updated%202012/Medical%20Instruct%20With%20List%20of%20Doctors_updatespdf.pdf
Costs are constantly changing. Please use this as a guide only and refer to your local US Visa Medical doctor for accurate costs for your state.
The Following is CORRECT as of "29 Apr 2014" as per Canberra Embassy details.
**** NEW SOUTH WALES ****
1) George St. Medical Centre
1st Floor, 308 George Street Sydney, NSW 2000
(02) 9239-1677
Dr. Joseph N. Waks
Dr. Celina Rappaport
2) Medibank Health Solutions
Level 3, 136 Chalmers St, Surry Hills, NSW 2010
1300-361-046
Dr. Fiona Stanaway
Dr. Simonne Shepperd
Dr. Rebekah Hoffman
*NB Medibank Health Solutions normally process medical checks for Australia and not US. You may experience delays in being contacted or having a medical scheduled as all US visa medical appointments are processed by West Australian Staff. There is no online appointment scheduling available and you must contact them via phone. Please factor this into your decision.
**** QUEENSLAND ****
1) Anzac Square Medical Center
280 Ann Street Brisbane, QLD
(07) 3229-1344
http://www.anzacsquaremc.com.au
Dr. Ross Taylor
Dr. Brian Kable
Dr. James Yates
**** VICTORIA ****
1) Bridge Street Clinic
141 Bridge Street Port Melbourne, VIC 3207
(03) 9646-3551
Dr. Charles Okraglik
2) Medibank Health Solutions
Level 4, 501 Swanson St
Melbourne, VIC 3000
1300-361-046
Dr. Andre Dreyer
Dr. Maricar Sy
Dr. Bindhiya Venugapalan
*NB Medibank Health Solutions normally process medical checks for Australia and not US. You may experience delays in being contacted or having a medical scheduled as all US visa medical appointments are processed by West Australian Staff. There is no online appointment scheduling available and you must contact them via phone. Please factor this into your decision.
**** Western Australia ****
1) Kinetic Health � CBD
15-17 Williams Street, Perth, WA, 6000
(08) 6222 6555
Fax: (08) 9242-9732
jbateman@primehealth.com.au
Dr. John Bateman
(Will be unavailable from June 5 to July 1, 2014)
2) Mill Street Medical Practice
Ground Floor, 5 Mill Street
Perth, WA 6000
(08) 9322-4788
Dr. Elizabeth Sinclair
(Will be unavailable from April 1 to May 12, 2014)
3) St. Francis Medical Centre
Unit 12, 29 Station Street Subiaco, WA, 6008
(08) 9382 3334
Dr. Elizabeth Sinclair
(Will be unavailable from April 1 to May 12, 2014)
4) Fitzgerald Medical Practice
435 Fitzgerald St, North Perth, WA, 6006
(08) 9228-8173
Fax-(08) 9228-8175
email:- office@fitzmed.com.au
http://www.fitzmed.com.au
Dr. Elizabeth Sinclair
(Will be unavailable from April 1 to May 12, 2014)
****** NOTE ******
There are NO US Panel doctors in SOUTH AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, CANBERRA or NORTHERN TERRITORY.
You will be required to travel to one of the panel doctors listed as they are the only doctors which have been certified to perform the visa medical.
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
4 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
Please expect to be at the consulate for a minimum of a few hours |
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Vaccination requirements? |
Depends on age but the main ones (18yo - 65yo) are MMR, Tetanus (Td) and Varicella(Chicken Pox).
You may also be required to have the influenza vaccination if you have your medical between April and September.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1331.html
You can ask your doctor for vaccinations you might have had. Check your blue book from your childhood. You may also have documentation with your local council. A national register for vaccinations was created in 1996 for children's vaccinations.
http://www.medicareaustralia.gov.au/provider/patients/acir/
Many people have ask their Doctor to have a blood (Titer) test to determine their immunity if they can't locate any vaccinations. This testing can vary in costs depending on what immunity testing is required. This may not be covered by Medicare. Ensure the doctor provides you with a copy of your Titer testing results to provide at the medical.
The US Panel doctor will provide you with any vaccinations which you have missed to ensure you are in compliance with the visa medical requirements. These will incur additional costs. These can cost upwards of $500 for a full course!
Applicants can also have all age related vaccinations again. This can take some time to complete, due to some vaccinations requiring multiple injections. Please take this into account if you proceed down this path.
IMPORTANT: Request original documents from blood test results and vaccination history. Photocopies and faxes are not accepted.
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Full list (Not all are required for all ages)
http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/vaccinations.html
http://www.immihelp.com/immigrant-visa/technical-instructions-panel-physicians-vaccination-requirements.pdf
For the most up to date list see table on page 12 of the attached PDF
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/ti_vacc.pdf
This is the official CDC published list which the panel doctors use to review your immunization history.
Source: http://www.cdc.gov/Ncidod/dq/panel_vaccine_2007.htm
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Siesta Sydney, 301 Kent St. Hostel, $89/night for a Queen room with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities (Nov 2015) Clean, close, only 500-600m from Consulate.
Travelodge on Phillip Street. Its one of the closest hotels to the U.S Consulate (about a 5 minute walk).
Costs $175.00 for the night but is within 2-3 minutes walk of the consulate. (29/04/2014)
http://www.whereis.com/whereis/getMap.do?ref=homeMap#
Display accommodation with a click of the mouse. |
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Additional Info? |
Information for Police Checks for all states:
http://canberra.usembassy.gov/obtain_police_cert.html
U.S. passport photo specifications....
http://canberra.usembassy.gov/lost-passport.html
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