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: |
amvisa@state.gov
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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# |
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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.
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 or if immigrant visa queries then fax |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
about 1 month
This will depend on how long it takes you to accumulate required documents and return "Applicant's Statement of Readiness To Be Interviewed". Usually advertised is 2-4 months (approximately 1 month between readiness form sent in and scheduled interview date) |
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
* An introductory letter with case number
* Visa Instructions - including "Applicant's Statement of Readiness to be Interviewed" (Returned to Sydney Consulate AFTER other items are collected by you)
1. Form DS-230 part 1 application for immigrant visa and Alien Registration (Biographic Data Part 1)
2. Information for completing on-line, Form DS-156
"As of November 1, 2006 everyone who applies for a non-immigrant visa to the United States (including fiance visas) must use the Electronic Visa Application Form (EVAF)...in Australia will no longer accept hand written forms."
EVAF form - http://evisaforms.state.gov/
3. Form DS-156 (K), Nonimmigrant Fiance(e) Visa Application
4. Affidavit of support I-134 form
5. Medical Examination Instructions and forms
6. Australian Police Certificate Instructions
****All forms and applicable documents must be mailed in PRIOR to your interview. Everything has to be mailed back to the Consulate before they issue an interview date. I guess they're cracking down on people coming unprepared.*****
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Packet 3 for DCF received via e-mail. Current as of 7/2/2008 and includes clickable links:
The National Visa Center (NVC) has returned the results of the Adam Walsh name check to the U.S. Consulate General in Sydney. The petition has been approved and the immigrant visa process may begin.
The initial set of instructions (“Packet 3”) may be downloaded from the following website:
http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/family.html
Forms required
Form DS-230 Parts I&II — Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
Form DS-2001 — Notification of Applicant Readiness
Form I-864 — Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act
Form I-864A — Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member
Form I-864EZ — Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the Act
Form I-864P — Poverty Guidelines
Form I-864W — Intending Immigrant’s Affidavit of Support Exemption
Form I-865 — Sponsor’s Notice of Change of Address
A medical examination is required, for further information; please refer to the following website: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/medical.html.
To obtain a list of the Panel Physicians, please refer to the following website http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/iv/doctors.html . Medical forms are only obtained from the Panel Physician.
If you need to obtain a police certificate for Australia, please refer to the following website: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/policecertificate.html. Please visit the State Department website on www.uscis.gov if you need to obtain a police certificate for another country.
Please send the completed DS230 Parts I & II forms immediately. Do not sign DS230 Part II. You should begin to collect all items applicable to your case that is listed on the following pages. Please do not fax forms DS-230 Parts I & II. The original forms must be mailed.
When you have gathered all documentation, complete & mail all applicable documentation with the DS-2001 form and checklist to the U.S. Consulate General, Sydney.
You are required to furnish the original of each document PLUS one photocopy. That office will contact you with your immigrant visa interview time. Your original documents will be returned to you at the time of your final visa interview.
Immigrant visa processing times vary. There may be unexpected ineligibilities that become apparent only at the time of your interview which require additional time and processing. For this reason, you should not make any irrevocable arrangements, such as purchasing non-refundable tickets, selling your home, or quitting your job, until after your immigrant visa is actually approved and issued to you.
Sincerely,
Immigrant Visa Unit
U.S. Consulate General, Sydney(TY) |
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Issues Packet 4? |
Yes |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
The Letter:
Visa appointment date and time, details for medical appointment if still required. sentence saying packet 4 not enclosed for K3/K4 visa applications, bring all documents previously requested to your appoint ment.
Another page detailing interview requirements:
At your interview you must have original (or certified copied bearing original seal or stamp of the issuing office) plus one photo copy of birth certificate, divorce/ death certificates, police certificates, court and military records. Documents must be assembled in order of list below before attending this office. when handing documents to visa clerk they should be out of envelopes or plastic sleeves. Your non-american children that are also applying for derivative fiancee visa, must attend the interview and their documents should be placed in their individual order as listed below. this will help conduct your interview as expeditiously as possible. it is possible that you will have to spend the entire morning in the office before final action can be taken on your application.
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Packet 4 for DCF received via e-mail. Current as of 7/22/2008 and includes includes an attached document titled " IV - Checklist for Day of Interview - Mail in apps.doc" (not pasted):
Your appointment has been scheduled for Monday, Jannuary 1, 2000 at 9:00am. Please bring this email as confirmation of your appointment and present it to our security guards on the day of your interview.
Please review attachment regarding additional required documents. Failure to provide documents on the day of your interview may cause a delay in the issuance of your visa.
Sincerely,
Immigrant Visa Unit
U.S. Consulate General, Sydney |
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Forms to Consulate? |
As soon as first package is received
*Form DS-230I Biographic Data Part 1
When all required documents are accumulated for interview (including medical)
*Applicant's Statement of Readiness to be Interviewed complete with all forms and supporting documents (i.e. birth certificate, military records, etc). Make sure to make copies of supporting documents.
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For DCF:
ASAP, Form DS-230 Parts I&II — Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration
Then, Form DS-2001 — Notification of Applicant Readiness
+ all required documentation as explained in Packet 3 |
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Other Forms (if any)? |
1. processing fee receipt: AU$130 for each applicant. Go to any post office , pay the fee, and obtain one receipt for each applicant, attached to the outside cover of each passport. Valid passport (and any expired passports bearing United states visas)
2. Two Passport-U.S sized photograghs
3. Two completed aplications forms DS-156
4. One completed copy form DS-156k - supplement to form DS-156
5. Long form birth certificate showing both parents names (with engish translation if applicable)
6. For accompanying children : court order verifying sole custody to the immigrating parent or a signed and dated affidavit from the child's other parent advising of his/her knowledge and consent for the child to live in the united states which should includee a copy of a photo ID of that parent, or a death certificate of the other parent.
7. Evidence of termination of all prior marriages( with english translation if applicable)
8. Police certificate (Australian and other countries if applicable & English translation if applicable)
9. Court record (if applicable)
10. Military Records (if applicable and with english translation if applicable)
11. Evidence of financial support
(original signature(s) must be on affidaits of support, Form I-134 or letters of affidavits of support. Photocopies or faxed copies of notarized signatures will not be accepted.)
12. Medical examination results. |
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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"? |
Same_Day |
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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? |
On the day of your interview, if you are found to be fully documented and eligible to receive a fiancé(e) or immigrant visa, the visa will be issued to you that morning.
If the visa is not issued to you the same day of your interview, you will be required to supply 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 in the envelope you provided.
Increasingly, next day pickup or Express Post is the norm rather than same day issuance of visa.
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Processing usually takes two working days. |
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
No |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
(July 2008) QUEENSLAND (Dr. Ross Taylor, Anzac Square Medical Center)
Total: $443.35 AU
Doctor Appt: $253.00
X-Ray: $99.00
Blood Test: $91.35
(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 - TOTAL: $268.70 AU
Medical: $165.00 AU
Blood Tests: $43.20 AU
X-Ray: $60.50 AU
au $132 plus au$60.50 for X-ray I went through Dr Anthony Miller
Medical cost in Brisbane:
Medical $220
Blood tests $73.90
X-ray $88
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List of doctors? |
For up to date costs of medicals please contact the Doctors below for your State.
The Following is CORRECT as of "22 Feb 2007" Sydney Consulate date stamp.
New South Wales:
Dr. Anthony Millar, Macquarie Street Sydney, 02 9232 3932
Dr Joseph N. Waks, George Street Sydney, 02 9239 1677
ACT:
Dr David Lee, Red Hill ACT, 02 6295 0966
Queensland:
Sept.2008-Dr. Gary Litherland Cairns Tourist & Local Medical Services
Cairns Travel Clinic
15 Lake Street
Cairns, QLD 4870
Drs Ross Taylor, Brian Kable & James Yates, Brisbane, 07 3229 1344
Dr Julie Ann Whitehouse, Cairns, 07 4033 7666 (Dec. 17 was notified Dr Whitehouse did not renew her qualifications to perform this kind of medical since November - Jennybeni4)
South Australia:
Dr David Miller, Adelaide, 08 8267 5600
Victoria:
Dr Charles Okraglik, Monash Medical Clinic 03 9903 1177
Dr Ralph Poppenbeek 03 9670 3558 (medical exam au$165.00 x-rays $75.00)
Tasmania:
Dr John Banks, Hobart, 03 6223 6822
Northern Territory:
Dr Augustine Matarazoo, Alice Springs, 08 8952 2000
Western Australia:
Dr John Bateman, Perth, 08 9321 7022
Dr Elizabeth Sinclair, Perth, 08 9322 4788
Altone Medical Centre, Beechboro, 08 9279 1079 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
3 |
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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? |
A few hours |
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Vaccination requirements? |
Depends on age but the main ones are MMR, Tetanus (Td) and Varicella
Many people have asked their Doctor's to have a blood test to determine their ammunity. If you cannot remember when your last Tetanus jab was have one done and get the Doctor to print out the date you had it. This can be claimed on Medicare, ask the Doctor to print out the results to show the Medical Examiner.
A blood test for immunity is recommended if a full vaccination history cannot be found.
IMPORTANT: Request original documents from blood test results and vaccination history. Photocopies and faxes are not accepted.
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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? |
Travelodge on Phillip Street. Its one of the closest hotels to the U.S Consulate (about a 5 minute walk).
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://usembassy-australia.state.gov/consular/policecertificate.html
U.S. passport photo specifications....
http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/consular/Photograph%20Composition%20Checklist.pdf
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