hampster

Hi All .. well it's that time now.. to send off our I-751 Removal of Conditions

1 Question , do we organize my 2 passport style pictures for the Application and attach them to it,

Or do we do it when they do the Biometrics?

Congrats to one and all who's Visa's have come through

And to those who are still waiting .. believe me the wait is more than worth it

Thanks

Paul

anyone

Hi All .. well it's that time now.. to send off our I-751 Removal of Conditions

1 Question , do we organize my 2 passport style pictures for the Application and attach them to it,

Or do we do it when they do the Biometrics?

Congrats to one and all who's Visa's have come through

And to those who are still waiting .. believe me the wait is more than worth it

Thanks

Paul

For all Interviewee's going to Sydney here was my experience..........

Initiate Dream Sequence .. now ..

Consulate Review: Sydney, Australia

Review Topic: IR1/CR1 Visa EventDescriptionReview Date :April 14, 2007Embassy Review :Let's start from the beginning shall we...

Well flew into Sydney Thursday Morning arriving at 8.40am...

Got a train from the Airport to Central Station,

then a Tram to Haymarket, cost $15.20

where my Hotel was........ ,

can pre-pay tram and bus and train tickets at the station,

through a ticket vending machine.

Then got to my Hotel... Aarons on Ultimo Rd.around 10.00am

Dropped of my Luggage there,

as my room wouldn't be ready till 12.00pm Midday.

So I walked all around Chinatown where Haymarket is.

Across the road was "Paddy's Market"

where you could buy anything, for a price.

They even sold wigs there and I thought...

should I buy one for the interview nooooooo I didn't lol.

They also do sorta like Henna Tattooing there as well...

I though hmmm......

(remembering the day before I shaved my Head )

Wouldn't it be funny to have 2 eyes,

tattooed on the back of my head lol hehehe.

For an Aussie in Chinatown do you think I could find a place,

that sold Fish and Chips nooooooooooooooooooo.

Anyways Got back to my Hotel went upstairs and got into my room.

Basic room.. With TV, kettle, mini bar fridge..(No Alcohol)

and a double bed that was hard but comfortable..

Was a 1st floor room with a alleyway outside my window where,

in Chinatown they prepare all sorts of food... nuff said

Slept that night for about ohhhhhh 3 hours...

woke up made a cuppa tea at 6.30am..

Then showered, shaved and dressed and took my stuff downstairs,

they allowed me to keep my luggage there till I returned.

So..... Around 8.30 am I walked to George Street..

About 3 streets away to catch a bus that went to Martin Place.

FYI all buses that go down George Street Goes past Martin Place.

It's about a 7 Minute ride,

from George Street to CONSULATE...cost $1.20 1 way.

So I got into the Consulate(10th floor security)

had to take off my belt shoes,

and my rings and empty out my pockets of change,

as well as turning of my Mobile Phone.

They Keep Mobile and give you a plastic card,

with the logo of the consulate and when you come back down,

to go out after interview just give them the card and they will,

in turn give you back what they kept .. Mobile phone or any other bags.

So I get to the 59th floor..

Take my Immigration # number from the machine.

Number # 14.. Time stamped 9.47am...

there where about 30 people in there when I arrived.

So I sat at the window overlooking Sydney Harbor Bridge..

Then walked around awhile.

Sat down again then got up for another walk.

There was a few couples there applying for visa's. Omg!!

They had arrived at the Consulate with no $$$ to pay their fee.

They arrived at the consulate had their numbers called,

some didn't have their affidavit of support..

Or tax returns or other stuff that put them in hot water.

By this time it was 12.50pm..

Considering My Interview was scheduled for 10.00am...

And once the Consulate Officer (Dragon Lady),

had their file in front of her and they where at the window,

she had to follow up on their case till they returned,

with their information or cash or whatever they needed to get this done.

By this time.. I was really hanging out for a Smoke

so i was waiting there nearly 4 hours past my interview time..

There was another lady in window 2 Amber doing Cr1 interviews as well.

So I got called to Window 2 FINALLY @ 3.30pm

she was very pleasant and Apologies profusely about the delays..

So she checked all my paperwork,

she commented that if other people going for visa's,

was as organised as My Paperwork was done,

People wouldn't have to wait around for 4 + hours for their Interview.

She looked at everything and said ok Paul,

take a seat and you will be called to Window # 6,

by the Consular Officer doing your Interview.

I said thankyou and sat down by the window again.

Waited till around 4.10pm and was called to Window #2.

Nice guy around 30ish and said hello Paul,

I said Giddy lol...

He said so Paul what is your reason for your Visa.

I said well My Wife and I got married last year,

In Adelaide and she had to go back to work

a couple days, after we got married,

and I wanted to move overseas to be with her.

He said oh ok ( playing dumb lol)

He then asked how long we had known each other for,

how did we meet, what does Cheryl Do for a Job,

I told him and he said oh ok..

Then he said Have you checked the box for a SS #,

I said yes I did request a SS# on my DS 230.

He goes ok no worries.

Then he asked did I bring a 3kg parcel express bag,

with my return address on it.

I said yes it is under the next page that you are looking at ..Lol

He checked and laughed oh ok lol

and then he said well take these paper with you.. And it said..

WELCOME TO AMERICA

He said Congratulations Paul your Visa has been APPROVED.

I said gimme a Low 5 lol he said what?

I said it was a version of high 5 slap

I then proceeded to slide my fingers under the glass portion,

and he obliged and gave me a low 5 by touching my fingers with his.

He and I just cracked up laughing..

He said that is the 1st time he has ever heard of that happening lol.

So I walked out of the 59th floor @ 4.30pm,

went down to the 10th and the Guard asked

do I need to pick anything up from security.

I said nope with a big Shot Eating grin on my face

So I walked out of the MLC Building and instead of catching the bus back,

to my Hotel I decided to walk back.

I got a Kilometre away and realised omega I left my phone,

at security on the 10th floor. So i ran back and got to the 10th floor,

security check point.. And the guards said...

Wondered how long you would take to realise you left it here lol.

So all in all it was a great day.

As soon as I got back to my hotel I rang and left a Voicemail,

On Cheryl's Cell phone and said we got the visa!!!!!!!.

So we caught up on the phone before I left Sydney,

and she was solo happy and said,

well we knew we where gonna get it.

So to that entire are going through Sydney Consulate..

Make sure you take water ( have some in front of Security)

and take a Magazine or a paper is prepared for a wait..

Hopefully not as long as mine was..

Remember to take a number as soon as you walk in,

and be patient as it's all you can do.

Thank you all that have been curious about how I went.

Any word from Tambo?

Ok hope everyone is well and are happy.

Cheers

Paul

OOPS I forgot I will receive my Visa by Post..

If my INTERVIEW was ON TIME @10.00am,

I would have had it in Hand that day.. Ffs.

But main thing is that it has been APPROVED,

and will get it by Wednesday by the latest.

Cheers

Paul

Rating :Very Good

Welcome Back MzMo Thank You, I hope you had a great trip

Kaffy .. Yup Ive already started packing ... Im getting 2 suitcases and a couple boxes shipped over by an excess baggage co and Im got a few piles of maybes but I havent made a final decision ... I have 2 days to wash dry and pack the last of my stuff because Im taking it over to mums place on Saturday ... When I get back Im staying here a week then heading over to mums for a week before I head off ...

I spent the evening putting together all my papers and supporting evidence I need to take to the interview, are we suppose to take to copy of the I-129F our fiance sent to us to the interview? or is that for our reference?

Hi There Just refer to my post #47 in this forum and it should tell you everything you need to take.. if it helps you to take the I -129F Take by all means it wouldn't hurt.

Just Remember to have everything in order as stated in post #47,

They are umm well hmm ####### about the way they look at things "a place for something and something in it's place"

wooooooooooooooooooot congrats

When I was organising my things for my interview,

the list on how the Consulate likes things in order.. re Paperwrok when you have Interview.

this is what the Consulate sent me (I had an CR1 interview):

1. One photograph
2. Valid passport
3. Visa Screen Cert - for healthcare workers - prolly N/A for you
4. Original Birth Cert and one photocopy (I had mine certified, went to the local police station and asked -- thanks for the tip on that 1 Lyndel!)
5. For minor childre - court order verification sole custody to immigrating parent...Im guessing N/A for you too?
6. Original Adoption decree or evidence of name change when applicaple, original and one photocopy
7. Original Divorce Cert and one photocopy
8. Original Marriage Cert and one photocopy
9. Original Police Cert and one photopcy
10. Original Court Records if applicaple and one photocopy of each
11. Original Military Record if applicable and one photocopy of each
12. Evidece of financial support - I-864

It didnt state where the medical was to go,

so I just put mine at the end and had no problem with it.

I gave them the original, I made copies for myself and one to hand in just in case.

They did keep the original though (it was that booklet you gave to the doc).

Hope that helps coming with your Interview

Cheers

Paul

Hey again ... I got a checklist with my letter and the only things I need to bring with me are my passport, the receipt for the Visa Application Fee and the 3kg envelope .... and your evidence of cause of ongoing relationship, wasnt mentioned but one would assume you take it with you

With Sydney you now have to include all the original documents with pack 3 or they wont give you an interview ... medical results is included in pk 3 for Qlders the police check gets forwarded to the embassy when completed by the police dpt that does the check...

Im still a little anxious about getting the originals back .. I had to inc birth Cert, Marriage Cert and Divorce Decree in my pack .... I spose its a bit pointless to worry about now but ya know ...

Question - The thing Im not sure about ... do they keep your passport and then send it back with the visa or do you keep your passport after the interview and they just mail out the visa??????

Hey again ... I got a checklist with my letter and the only things I need to bring with me are my passport, the receipt for the Visa Application Fee and the 3kg envelope .... and your evidence of cause of ongoing relationship, wasnt mentioned but one would assume you take it with you

With Sydney you now have to include all the original documents with pack 3 or they wont give you an interview ... medical results is included in pk 3 for Qlders the police check gets forwarded to the embassy when completed by the police dpt that does the check...

Im still a little anxious about getting the originals back .. I had to inc birth Cert, Marriage Cert and Divorce Decree in my pack .... I spose its a bit pointless to worry about now but ya know ...

Question - The thing Im not sure about ... do they keep your passport and then send it back with the visa or do you keep your passport after the interview and they just mail out the visa??????

Question - The thing Im not sure about ... do they keep your passport and then send it back with the visa or do you keep your passport after the interview and they just mail out the visa??????

They keep your Passport and send it back with your Visa stamped in it with your Mysterious Brown Envelope

in the 3kg satchel.

When you get it FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY ( VEGEMITE / MEATPIES /SAUSAGE ROLLS/ KEBABS)

DO NOT OPEN THE MYSTERIOUS BROWN ENVELOPE.. THAT IS TO BE GIVEN TO CUSTOMS WHEN YOU GO THROUGH YOUR POINT OF ENTRY INTO THE USA.

Hope that helps

Paul

wooooooooooooooooooot congrats

When I was organising my things for my interview,

the list on how the Consulate likes things in order.. re Paperwrok when you have Interview.

this is what the Consulate sent me (I had an CR1 interview):

1. One photograph
2. Valid passport
3. Visa Screen Cert - for healthcare workers - prolly N/A for you
4. Original Birth Cert and one photocopy (I had mine certified, went to the local police station and asked -- thanks for the tip on that 1 Lyndel!)
5. For minor childre - court order verification sole custody to immigrating parent...Im guessing N/A for you too?
6. Original Adoption decree or evidence of name change when applicaple, original and one photocopy
7. Original Divorce Cert and one photocopy
8. Original Marriage Cert and one photocopy
9. Original Police Cert and one photopcy
10. Original Court Records if applicaple and one photocopy of each
11. Original Military Record if applicable and one photocopy of each
12. Evidece of financial support - I-864

so I just put mine at the end and had no problem with it.

I gave them the original, I made copies for myself and one to hand in just in case.

They did keep the original though (it was that booklet you gave to the doc).

Hope that helps coming with your Interview

Cheers

Paul

wooooooooooooooooooot congrats

Hi All here at last is a photo of my Barber

Cheers

Hampster

P.S Hi all will post some more later on

Well Hello all VJ'ERS

Has been a while since I've been on here

Hi to all my VJ Family members that I know and all the new members welcome to the family

Well I am now Working @ KEN'S FOODS WAREHOUSE HERE IN MASSACHUSETTS

Gotta love the Baby Rays BBQ Sauce

Anyways things are going well with myself and wifee Cheryl

We are about to start the paperwork for my 10 year green card after coming in on a CR1 VISA

My entry anniversary is 9th May 2007 so just a couple q's for all the in the know people

What is the current $$$$$$ for the whole shooting match?????

do we do the i-485 or the i-751??

been awhile since we've had to deal with the goverment

any input will be much appreciated.. maybe a bribe of some salad dressing

or some hickory smoked bbq sauces lol

Hope all my vj family are happy and moving along smoothly with their particular journeys

Catch up later on peeps

Paul

HAMMY !!! *hugs*

RINGA DING DING IN CHAT COME SEE

"1. The honeymoon period when all seems new and interesting; very exciting time.

2. A period of weariness from the adaptation to a new environment. During this phase you start to understand that you must work to adapt to a new life. You feel pressure, isolation, irritation, disorientation, and depression or apathy. You can start to eat and sleep too much. You can become upset over trifles. You, at times, feel ill.

3. Period of non-acceptance and resistance of the culture of the new country. You suddenly feel animosity to the USA and are surprised, how Americans can live how they live. You begin to question why you have come to America.

4. New culture starts to make sense; you acquire new knowledge and skills. As you gain confidence, you become more sociable. You start to feel satisfaction that you begin to understand the American culture.

5. Adaptation to new the culture. There is a feeling of comfort. You begin to feel and seek interaction with the new cultural environment. You accept life and conditions of American culture and take pleasure in making the distinctions between your new culture and the old.

The times spent in each stage varies widely among everyone. It has been said that stage 5 probably won't be reached for 5-7 years for most and that stages can overlap each other."

I think I am in stage 2... stage 1 didnt last long I guess cuz I have been here so many times before and for good lengths of time.

One of the things I would have loved is if Eric could have taken a week vacation from work so maybe then I wouldnt have felt so homesick right off the bat (circumstances prior to me leaving my fam didnt help any). Ive had a few bad nights of crying and stuff...I know it will take some time, and not to sound like a Kelly Clarkson song but...I miss my independence.

So if you can take a few days off work from when Loke first arrives, help him settle and maybe that will help some. Im sure Loke drives and it seems almost all Americans have at least two vehicles lol so maybe he wont feel so couped up in the house if he can be out and about when you are at work. Like Erics parents are really nice in taking me to stores but I wish I could go to the store without what I feel is pestering them. Eric works the 2nd shift so we dont really get much done before or after work and not like I expect him to either as he's on the 8th day of his 9 straight days of working. On his days off, Eric takes me to Filipino stores so I can buy snacks and stuff. So maybe look out for Aussie snacks and things of that nature? I know I'll be ordering stuff from http://www.simplyoz.com/ very soon

Dont get me wrong, I wouldnt trade being here w/ Eric for anything but for the USC, dont take it personal if your SO does feel some homesickness. Some ppl adjust very quickly, this has just been my experience thus far.

This was a good read...thanks! That's something I have been thinking about...helping Darryl anyway I can to prevent homesickness...or at least lessen it. (once he gets here that is...IF he ever gets here... )

Good link! He loves his vegemite (sorry, but eewwww ) I've heard tons about Tim Tams...never had any...now I can order some and try them!

Fly To AUSTRALIA LOL

Hey All,

How is everyone going with their journeys??.....I see Jezz you are getting close and I heard from Elle recently.

Sorry I haven't been around much. Will read up on all that's going on when I feel a bit better. We went to our wedding reception in San Fran and I picked up the Flu and had an allergic reaction to the antibiotics so have been in bed all last weekend. Jake's family was wonderful and so are his friends. His Mum is very unwell but we are hopeful.

We had a fantastic time, they put so much thought into our reception...they even had a big basket of Australian choccies.

We also got our AOS papers in and have received the first NOA and my biometrics appointment is in Denver on July 13.

Anyway, it's off to bed for me....need to rest.

Hope you are all well and happy. Kath and Hammy...hope your jobs are going well.

Cheers

Lyndel

Hey Lyndel & Jake

Hoping a Speedy Recovery to you Lyndel and Jakes Mum

Well just did my 1st Month of 3rd shift.. 10pm - 7am

And am on DAY 8 OF NON SMOKING

Am on 21mg Patches and feel fine

Went to LL Beans in Maine weekend b4 last

Met my Mum Inlaw

This weekend just been went to Plymouth Rock and went

On A Ferry Ride to the Landing Place of the Pilgrim's (Said in a John Wayne Accent)

Checked out the First Know Cemetery on Pilgrim Hill dates from 1620 0nwards.

Worked July 4th 8pm - 5am

And it rained inside Home Depot .. The Sprinkler Supply Large Pipe,

Sprung a Large ####### Gasket leak.. tarps and stuff up in 15 minutes lol

Hope all is well with everyone and congrats Loke and Rings

Cheers

Paul

Good Luck Loke On Your Sydney Interview

Cheers

Paul

First off Loke and Rings CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR INTERVIEW DATE

I RECKON I WAS SPOT ON REGARDING WHEN IT WOULD EVENTUATE LOL.

TO ALL OTHER PETITIONS BEING APPROVED INTERVIEWS PENDING,

AND REUNITING WITH YOUR LOVED ONES YIPPIIIEEEEE

I HOPE EVERYONE IS FEELING THE LUUURRRVEE

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW I CAN GET ABOUT

10KG'S OF ROO MEAT SHIPPED TO MASSACHUSETTS?

MY BOSS WANTS TO PAY FOR THE MEAT AND SHIPPING,

BUT CAN'T FIND ANY IMPORTERS THAT DO IT?

ANYONE HAVE ANY CONNECTIONS OR IDEAS??

PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP

CHEERS

PAUL

hi ya rings

yeah you need that NOA2 for the AOS...i would be emailing them that you never received it or enquire if one has been sent...get on it now only i would be worried about you paying for a copy mate..and the length of time it would be to get one off them ...gawd i hope its on its ways mate..and by the way thanks for your comment earlier i do what i do cos im just me ..did that make sense lol

heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy lyndel about bloody time you reported in hehehehe...(stir stir) good to hear your enjoying work and there is plenty of it .. will keep you outta trouble for awhile lol...sounds like you landed the right job mate..good on ya...ohh lyndel get a cordless keyboard for that laptop coming in .. it is heaps better than typing on its keyboard lol..and just to let ya know.. i havent even started at k mart yet suppose to be doing orientation either this week or next..but gawd its getting close to us going away..im just wondering if they are going to wait till im back in august and train me then ..but damm i wish they would tell me.. there a slack bunch lol..gawd am i allowed to say that about a new employer lol oh by the way lyndel ya gotta give me some pointers on fly fishing mate...robert went and bought us fly rods ..lol how complicated are they geez just to put on the line lol told him to buy just one but ohhh no i had to have one too so ive been hooked to flippen try it lol

sharyna

how you doing... have you sent in your forms yet..you and loke might get interviews at the same time..it has happened in here...lol

hi vylex ...

when you heading downunder mate...bet your counting lol..

hammy how you liking your work mate ....home depo is such a huge store..reminds me of bunnings but just the sheer size of the place is incredible.. well at our stores anyways...lol

talk to you lot later

kath

Hey Kath,

Working @ Home Depot is Great

Some Night's I walk to work.. about 20 minute walk.. UpHill,

And Sometimes Cheryl Drives and Picks me up..

Depening on how her schedule is during the week.

Great Bunch of Guys + Ladies (11 guys and 3 Ladies)

+ Night Manager, that I work with..

Took some Vegemite (In a Tube with some crackers)

To Work tonight for a Laugh

Some tried it and some asked.. why so high in Vitamin B..

I told the New England Manager( oversees 20 warehouses)

That it's like Black Gold.. or the Aussie Version of the Little Blue Pill lol

Tonight (Wednesday Night shift) we had a CookOut/BBQ

That the Company Put on for the Night Crew

To say Thankyou for all the work we do.

I'm Talking Marinated Steak Tips, Chicken Fillets, Burgers,

Marinated Chicken Pieces, Buffalo Wings Meatballs,

Salads, Trail Mix ...

And Home Made Chocolate Mudcakes

They Supplied all the Soda's, Freshly Brewed Coffee,

By the end of it I was Looking for a Place outside in the

Garden Section to Curl Up and sleep for a hour lmao

It is very Similar to Bunnings In Australia.. and

Rumor has it they are looking to take on Bunnings In Australia Soon.

I wore a Pedometre at work for the last 2 nights,

and averaging walking around doing stock walking 7 - 10 Miles a Night..

And too Add to it Cheryl and I are Giving up the Smokes

Prolly by the end of this Month..

So that will be good for the both of Us

I hope Kmart get their act together b4 you go on Holidays Kath!!!

And even the workers don't get Discount at Home Depot

Anyways I've waffled on long enough

Tag in someone please.

Cheers

Paul

Well Tis Saturday 1.06pm Massachusetts time.. yay and I am still awake

And I survived my 1st Week of 3rd Shift ..

Hope all is well with everyone and have a nice day/ night to one and all

Cheers

Paul

sleep need sleep being up since 4.30pm yesterday

hi ya rings

yeah you need that NOA2 for the AOS...i would be emailing them that you never received it or enquire if one has been sent...get on it now only i would be worried about you paying for a copy mate..and the length of time it would be to get one off them ...gawd i hope its on its ways mate..and by the way thanks for your comment earlier i do what i do cos im just me ..did that make sense lol

heyyyyyyyyyyyyyy lyndel about bloody time you reported in hehehehe...(stir stir) good to hear your enjoying work and there is plenty of it .. will keep you outta trouble for awhile lol...sounds like you landed the right job mate..good on ya...ohh lyndel get a cordless keyboard for that laptop coming in .. it is heaps better than typing on its keyboard lol..and just to let ya know.. i havent even started at k mart yet suppose to be doing orientation either this week or next..but gawd its getting close to us going away..im just wondering if they are going to wait till im back in august and train me then ..but damm i wish they would tell me.. there a slack bunch lol..gawd am i allowed to say that about a new employer lol oh by the way lyndel ya gotta give me some pointers on fly fishing mate...robert went and bought us fly rods ..lol how complicated are they geez just to put on the line lol told him to buy just one but ohhh no i had to have one too so ive been hooked to flippen try it lol

sharyna

how you doing... have you sent in your forms yet..you and loke might get interviews at the same time..it has happened in here...lol

hi vylex ...

when you heading downunder mate...bet your counting lol..

hammy how you liking your work mate ....home depo is such a huge store..reminds me of bunnings but just the sheer size of the place is incredible.. well at our stores anyways...lol

talk to you lot later

kath

Hey Kath,

Working @ Home Depot is Great

Some Night's I walk to work.. about 20 minute walk.. UpHill,

And Sometimes Cheryl Drives and Picks me up..

Depening on how her schedule is during the week.

Great Bunch of Guys + Ladies (11 guys and 3 Ladies)

+ Night Manager, that I work with..

Took some Vegemite (In a Tube with some crackers)

To Work tonight for a Laugh

Some tried it and some asked.. why so high in Vitamin B..

I told the New England Manager( oversees 20 warehouses)

That it's like Black Gold.. or the Aussie Version of the Little Blue Pill lol

Tonight (Wednesday Night shift) we had a CookOut/BBQ

That the Company Put on for the Night Crew

To say Thankyou for all the work we do.

I'm Talking Marinated Steak Tips, Chicken Fillets, Burgers,

Marinated Chicken Pieces, Buffalo Wings Meatballs,

Salads, Trail Mix ...

And Home Made Chocolate Mudcakes

They Supplied all the Soda's, Freshly Brewed Coffee,

By the end of it I was Looking for a Place outside in the

Garden Section to Curl Up and sleep for a hour lmao

It is very Similar to Bunnings In Australia.. and

Rumor has it they are looking to take on Bunnings In Australia Soon.

I wore a Pedometre at work for the last 2 nights,

and averaging walking around doing stock walking 7 - 10 Miles a Night..

And too Add to it Cheryl and I are Giving up the Smokes

Prolly by the end of this Month..

So that will be good for the both of Us

I hope Kmart get their act together b4 you go on Holidays Kath!!!

And even the workers don't get Discount at Home Depot

Anyways I've waffled on long enough

Tag in someone please.

Cheers

Paul

I-130 Approved :2006-08-21

NVC Received :2006-09-05

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill :2006-09-26

Heya Paul,

I'm looking at your timeline concerning when your case was recieved by NCV & the DS 3032 & Bill sent and can see it only took about two weeks for NVC to receive it (it took three weeks for ours) and then it took about three weeks since your case was received/case number given..guess that means I should at least wait till next Tuesday till I begin to be anxious yeah? What do you think?

Cheers,

Pris.

Hiya Pris,

Well me thinks you will be Just Fine wait till Friday A.M then call to find out

But me thinks you will be done very very very very sooooon

So take a Chill Pill kick back and relax maybe have A Tim Tam or 4 lol

Wishing you a speedy Case # Number B)

And then it's all fullsteam ahead then ..rolling rolling rolling RAWHIDE!!!!!!!!

Cheers

Paul

Hey Rings & Loke,

Check out Our timeline and see what you can work out,

Remembering Ours was CR1 VISA..

It took 14 Days from when it WAS COMPLETED BY NVC

TILL THE TIME SYDNEY CONSULATE RECIEVED IT.

And roughly 4 WEEKS AFTER I RECIEVED PACKET 4,

WAS WHEN I HAD MY INTERVIEW @ THE SYDNEY CONSULATE...

So hopefully you should have your Interview.. by or

Just after July 4th there abouts.. going on my Calculations

I hope these Calculations are close and in your timing

Cheers

Paul

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa

EventDateService Center :Vermont Service Center

Consulate :Sydney, Australia

Marriage :2006-05-13

I-130 Sent :2006-06-14

I-130 NOA1 :2006-06-20

I-130 Approved :2006-08-21

NVC Received :2006-09-05

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill :2006-09-26

Pay I-864 Bill 2006-09-27

Receive I-864 Package :2006-10-23

Return Completed DS-3032 :2006-12-04

Receive IV Bill :2006-10-12

Pay IV Bill :2006-12-02

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC :2007-02-13

NVC Left :2007-02-20

Consulate Received :2007-02-27

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received :2007-03-08

Interview Date :2007-04-13 Submit Review

Visa Received :2007-04-18

US Entry :2007-05-09

Comments :Processing

Estimates/Stats :Your I-130 was approved in 68 days.

Your interview took 303 days from filing.

Hey Kath,

Yes that will be my normal shift 10pm - 7am..

Some days depends on shipments that come in may start at 9pm - 7-8am.

Well Cheryl Deserves at least a night out once in awhile.. be nice just to relax

How's Kmart treating you Kath??

Hope you are enjoying your new job as well

Lyndel... Lyndel.. Come Out Come Out wherever you are

Hope everyone is feeling the luuuuuuuuuuuuuurve

Cheers

Paul

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR NOA2 VLEX!!!!

Poi_n_J ... Thanks I am Thrilled yes..

but a long and tiring night..

good bunch of people I work with helps as well.

Sharyna.. you should recieve your Interview Letter

by next week.. and it will prolly notify you

4 weeks till you have your Actual Visa Interview.

Good luck with it you'll be just fine

To everyone else hope all is well and things are

moving at a fast pace to reunite you all.

Cheers

Paul

Elle,

Pleae accept our Deepest Condolences on the Loss Of your Rocky

Just think Rocky will be running Amuck with my German Shepherd "Lakota"

As I had to have her put down 2 weeks before I flew out of Oz.

I feel your pain and can completely Sympathise with your Loss.

Kath,

Yes was a long night last night started at 10pm

and walked out just after 7.30am this morning

All good and yes the Fist Paycheck next Friday .. yippieeee

I get one this Friday but only for the 10 hours og Orientation that I did On Saturday

The first full paycheck,.. Gonna Take Cheryl out for a Nice Thai Restaruant Dinner

Because she deserves at least One night out with me and not one of us doing dishes lol.

Rings, Congrats on your Approval .. MY date was pretty close huh

tristessa, thanks for your kind thoughts on myself getting employment

Not bad only been In Country 4 weeks exactly lol to land a job get

SSN# AND my LPR GREEN CARD IN A MONTH THAT ISN'T TOO SHABBY ME THINKS

sharyna, Good Luck with your Medical next week ..YOU should be A OK

hollywood79 when I arrived and Finally got through Immigration,

They Stamped my CR1 VISA THEN THEY WROTE IN PEN THE EXPIRY OF MY 2 YEAR

VISA AND MINE RUNS OUT MAY 8TH 2009.

HOPE THAT HELPS YOU IN SOME WAY..

Lyndel,

How was your 1st day at Verizon??

I hope you had a ball and had a great first day.

to everyone else chin up as it will happen, and when it does,

you will know that the long wait and the seperation was more than worth it.

Cheers

Paul

Hi All,

Well went in Saturday Morning to Home Depot for Orientation,

with another 9 people.Started at 9am and went to 7pm

Did Safety, HAZMAT Training, First Aid, Customer Service,

Rules & Regulations, Product description and, a few other subjects

as well watched 7 Videos ,took 7 tests and Passed all of them

I start work there Monday night 10.00pm - 7.00am, 5 days a week.

Doing stock teardown and stock replentishment to all sections.

Whitegoods, Lumber, Paint Supplies, Windows and Doors Batroom fittings etc.....

Pay Week is Monday - Sunday and get paid every Friday.

So this week coming up I will get paid for Saturdays

9 hours of Orientation That is a big relief as I / We Need the Money..

Got some serious Dental Work Coming up

And need to save for a 2nd Car, Driving Permit Licences for both Car,

and Harley (Prolly have the $$$$ for that by next July 4th..) in time for STURGIS RALLY

Hope all is well with all and things are going well with everyones Petitions

And Reuniting with loved ones and New Immigrants getting work and so forth.

Best wishes and a speedy Reuniting with all Peeps are apart( for now)

Cheers

Paul

i'll see if i can go to my GP - if i need boosts for those other ones i'll get them done.... i'm not chancing not getting the visa because of some boosts....

thats what i'll do - better safe then sorry....

thanks guys!! for your patience.

Hey Sharyna

All Good anything else that I can help you with,

please Feel Free to Ask any Questions,

If I can help another Aussie Get across the "Big Puddle"

to reunite them with their Loved Ones

I will try to Answer it, if not Kath is a Good Source Of Info (Kath the Guru)

Cheers

Paul

ah k ... that form was not on the original attached....

its sitting behind the medical requirements thing that has the doctors numbers etc... got it!!

my GP did my blood tests and i'm vaccinated against everything - even got a tetanus boost - but the doctor asked me if i wanted a rubella boost, polio boost and another one but he said i couldnt get pregnant within 6 months... so i opted not to have it - not that i would fall preggers but are these three really needed? i had vaccinations of them as a child/school.

my childhood is very far behind me lol... so i have no hopes of getting any records - tending to have moved around a lot...

but i'll go to my GP again and verify it all...

What I Did Regarding Immunizations..

I went to my Local GP, Ask for a Complete Set of BloodTests done.

He took 2 vials of Blood One was for finding out what Immunities

I had for anything needed Vaccination Wise,

AND ALSO CHECKS FOR ANY STD'S.

And the other one was used to show Blood Group which I am (O+)

The Xray is done that I got was at a referal letter from the US Doctor

to a Mecial Imaging Company ( to checdk for Tuberculosis)

that was in the same Building (1st floor) that the US Doctor was In.

So I was able to get it done the same day prior to Us Medical was done.

Cheers

Paul