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[Kelli 0]

hi ya tris

how you doing...

i thought the satchels you bought from australia post already came with postage paid on um..thats why ya pay so much for um..sharyna dont forget to address it on the front to yourself ...and the passport photo's have to be 2x2 inches..

well i cancelled my driving test this arvo.. wont be taking it till 31st july now..i was so disappointed but never mind fingers crossed we get the car back tomorrow and we have at least a weekend together doing stuff before robbie goes back to work..a whole week wasted...

take care

kath

Hey Kath,

I am doing great.....3 weeks tomorrow till I fly out, spending time with the family now!

Yeah, my mistake, the satchels already come with postage....

Good luck with ur driving test!!!!!!

Take care,

Kell

[Rings 10]

Hello All!

Sorry I have not been around much, but my thoughts are with you. Loke has kept me preocupied and smiling. I am so whooped over him. It really sucks that I have to work because I want to stay at home with him, but that's how it goes I guess. He is so sweet you guys. He made me breakfast today which was odd because I am so used to living the life of a single mother and I am the one who normally has to make food lol... not that I can really cook mind you.

Anyway it has been odd and we are adjusting. The poor man has been jet lagged and tired, but I think that he is finally recovering from it. We still haven't found his wallet, but American Airlines does not care about that. We don't recommend flying with them because their customer service is #######! Okay I guess I can refrain from hostility toward them... nah. Either way I am really all smiles and even that little blip has not gotten me down.

We have his TB Skin Test appointment on Monday and we are going to get his passport photos today. I am mailing out the AOS Monday without the TB Skin Test, but we will have the results ready for them if we get an RFE so we will be ready. Looks like we will beat the rate increase if I get it posted Monday so I am glad for that. I will be around a little more during that time because I am a nervous wreck about them taking my husband away. I know it's not rational to think that way, but hell I do anyway lol.

Anyway i hope that you are all doing well! Great to see you back kath and I am sorry to hear about your shortened trip. Sharyna, I hope that things go well in your interview!!!

Hope things are good in married life Jezz!

Tony I am thinking about you and wishing luck your way

and for those I forgot, I am sorry but the sexy Australian man is looking at me and I drew a blank lol.......................

See you soon!

[jltan100 0]

hi everyone,

Just a quick question - i went to the travel agent to book my ticket but was informed that i am not allowed to book a one way ticket. Can anyone confirm that IT IS OKAY to book a one way? I am on a K-1 visa.

Thanks

Jo

[Rings 10]

Loke booked a ticket on line and got the option of booking a one way or a return ticket, but you should be careful to be sure you will have your visa first. If you do not have the visa and you are visiting, then you will need to book a return flight.

[Kath 0]

hi ya jo

did you explain to the travel agent that you havd an immigration visa...

you can enter on either one way or return ticket...usually a return ticket is cheaper but you dont have to use the return ticket...

if the agent wont let you i would book online...i travelled here on a one way with qantas..

so when you looking at moving over here jo...good luck with the move if we dont hear from you...

hi ya rings

thanks for the welcome back..yeah a bummer but at least we got the car fixed now..i drove to the supermarket tonight all by myself lol sounds funny dont it .. like mum let me walk to the milk bar all by myself lol

went to have a look at where they do the driving testing today...damm the manuverability part looks weird..but i think i will be ok..i wanted to have a look at the speed limits around the area so it was an informative trip will be easy enough i think..gawd i hope so lol..has loke gone out driving yet...

take care

kath

[ashleyandjonoz 3]

Gday aussies

I am in the process of getting the K1 and i was just wondering what are some of the costs involved once i get the NOA2? Like medical exam etc...just want to know so i can start saving!!

Cheers

Jonathan

[Rings 10]

Medical Exam for Loke was $299.00

Police Check was $120.40

Non-Immigrant Receipt $130.00

Vaccinations (Variable between $50-$70 each)

Depending on where you live, Air fare and accomodation to Sydney (Approximate $300-$500)

Passport & Passport Photos $190-$250.00

Cost for Photo Copies (Adds Up)

Self Address Envelope $10.00-$20.00

This was all we could think of off the top of our heads, but it is a lot and you have to start saving for Adjustlment of Status which will cost you $1010.00 or something crazy like that.

Sorry to say it, but hell it's expensive... we have been eating cheap noodles for months lol

Edited July 22, 2007 by Rings

[Kath 0]

hi jonathon

welcome to the aussie thread..there is heaps of info in here about costs...there is also information on it int he emassey info for australia at the top of this page on the left hand side..

as rings said it all depends on where you are in oz...you could find cheap flight with virgin or jetstar if you have to fly to sydney..

for the k1 its basically... medical..national police check...your payment before interview at the post office...

as far as your vaccinations go get some blood tests done for ammunity and get it put on medicare...you can also get your syphillis and hiv done at the same time as your other blood tests..

then when you get over here (state side) there is the AOS to think about saving for too ...sighhhhhhhhhhhh

good luck

kath

Edited July 22, 2007 by Kath

[Niphredil 0]

Police Check was $120.40

$120 whaaaa? Is that for NSW? QLD is $142.60!

Looking over the embassy information, Brisbane Doctors cost more then NSW too! ;_; that had better be for sending the info to the consulate! blagh

[Rings 10]

Loke was in Victoria

[Niphredil 0]

Loke was in Victoria

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*kicks Beattie's butt anyway*. Greedy sunova...

[tonyr7 0]

Loke was in Victoria

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*kicks Beattie's butt anyway*. Greedy sunova...

nsw police check 175.00

visa fee 130.00

additional printing at the consul 110.00 if u need it

2x2 passport photos around 15-30 bucks depends on where u go

cost of stress,nervousness and waiting limitless

seein your loved ones priceless

[jltan100 0]

Thanks Rings, thanks Kath! Kath, i am looking to move in October 2007. Just wondering, when you were applying for AOS, what information did your husband have to send in for the affidavit of support? Did he have to send in a letter from his employer as we had to do for K-1? I'm just wondering as my fiance wants to quit his job soon and i told him not too in case he needs evidence for when i am changing my status... especially since he was here in Melbourne till Nov 06 for 4 years and may not have a more current tax return...

Thanks again!

[Katz 0]

Hey, guys!

I have a quick question to ask... How long does it normally take for the USCIS to get back to you about... Anything, really? My fiance sent off the I-129 almost two weeks ago, and we know that it has been delivered, but there's been... Nothing. The cheque hasn't even been cashed yet. I really hope they do that before the end of July... Having to send out another cheque for MORE money would slow things up even more... >.<!

Bah! I'm probably worrying too much. *bites nails*

[Rings 10]

Thanks Rings, thanks Kath! Kath, i am looking to move in October 2007. Just wondering, when you were applying for AOS, what information did your husband have to send in for the affidavit of support? Did he have to send in a letter from his employer as we had to do for K-1? I'm just wondering as my fiance wants to quit his job soon and i told him not too in case he needs evidence for when i am changing my status... especially since he was here in Melbourne till Nov 06 for 4 years and may not have a more current tax return...

Thanks again!

You will need the employer letter and at least 3-6 months of his pay stubs and then you will need all that again when you file the I-864. He should keep his job until after AOS unless he has another job lined up especially if he is your sponsor so you can avoid having to get a co-sponsor.... that is, if he meets poverty guidelines.

Hey, guys!

I have a quick question to ask... How long does it normally take for the USCIS to get back to you about... Anything, really? My fiance sent off the I-129 almost two weeks ago, and we know that it has been delivered, but there's been... Nothing. The cheque hasn't even been cashed yet. I really hope they do that before the end of July... Having to send out another cheque for MORE money would slow things up even more... >.<!

Bah! I'm probably worrying too much. *bites nails*

Look at our timeline hun... be patient and yes you are worrying too much *hugs*