David and Nicole

On 8/12/2019 at 12:32 PM, Reed1812 said:

84 days no biometrics. Raised tier 2 service request following an unsuccessful tier 1 request and still nothing

 

Anyone else still awaiting bio?

Still waiting ... about 80 days now. 

Submitted a second service request two weeks ago, no response yet (first one was replied to in 2 days). 

Got our biometrics today!

It was sent on the 12th. This was a 50 day differential from our NOA

Interestingly, this biometric notice is for the EAD. The office I will be attending is very fast and efficient historically compared to other locations. As such the AOS is 99% of the time granted before the EAD is even looked at.

Is anyone aware of whether this biometrics is perhaps covering the AOS application and some system setup has meant that the EAD was printed as the application type?

Just received our NOA notification via text! Very happy! The end is near ....

BTW what is everyone else up to to fill time? I have been volunteering and taking on some online educational courses, any other suggestions?

Hey guys,

So exciting to be planning our trips!!!

Not sure where you are flying to. I am flying Brisbane to LAX, and Hawaii Air have tickets which include 2 checked bags of 23kg each.

I am taking some electronics over with me. A few things I have done to help it fit:

- Put the electronics in the centre of the your checked bag and surround in your clothes for protection.

- Buy a really light suitcase to allow for more weight in your checked bags.

And if you fill your checked bags up then it usually only costs about $70 for an additional.

4 hours ago, A&CplusOne said:

Hi David & Nicole, 

 

Thanks for the info. Was your fiancé based in Sydney? I'm from South Australia and there is no where to have a Medical here so I will be having mine in Sydney. Our immigration lawyer said I would have it 1 day before my interview but now I am skeptical about this (As you said it takes 5 business days for results). Im thinking I might need to make 2 seperate trips to Sydney... 1 for my medical and one for the actual interview. 

 

Any information would be great!

 

Also has anyone asked for an earlier date? I haven't even received an interview date but my fiancé is deploying overseas at the end of April and I'm getting worried all the Visa 'stuff' won't get mme there before then 😕

 

Thanks! 

Amanda 

I had my medical on Monday (superbowl day  ). And then my interview is this coming Tuesday.

I have been told that as long as i have the receipt for having done my medical that is all I need to do the interview. They will simply process your case as soon as the medical info arrives.

So flying up the day before should not be a problem.

Another solution might be to fly up to Queensland on a friday (im based in Brisbane), get your medical done and make a short weekend getaway out of it. 

On 2/6/2019 at 11:13 AM, beloved_dingo said:

The cost of the medical in Melbourne was $620AUD/$450USD. My fiance had his medical on January 18th and the medical report arrived at the embassy after 5 business days (his interview was January 29th). 

$505 for Brisbane if anyone is interested.

I think I read someone say that Sydney was $400-something.

On 2/4/2019 at 2:37 PM, Ethan & Shannon said:

Hi guys,

 

I have a K1 interview in Sydney on the last Tuesday of March. I noticed some people have requested an earlier interview after being assigned one, how did you go about this? I know it's not always possible but I thought it's worth a try if it's no harm.

 

 

I was thinking about this prior to getting my date. My plan was going to be that I would email the office the week before the interview date I was after, and see if there had been any cancellations (all you need is one).

The next two are on the 12th, and 26th.

5 hours ago, Crowlz said:

Hi All,

So I have a quick one, my embassy interview for the k1 is on Tuesday. I booked my interview after the medical and it still hasn’t come back yet. The medical guys said it would take 10 days and I’m on day 11. I checked for an answer and was told to call back Monday. Here’s the thing, if it doesn’t arrive on time should I do the interview anyway and send it in after or just postpone and maybe add another 2-3 weeks to this process. Any help would be appreciated.

I was told by the receptionist of my surgery in Australia that as long as you present proof at the interview you have had the medical then they will simply wait to receive the doctors notes when they are ready. 

In Australia Im pretty sure the doctor sends the info electronically (correct me if im wrong). So if you were after a paper packet then the procedure may be different

It is cases like these that make it take longer for those of us who are following the rules in the immigration process.

I doubt you will find much sympathy on here

1 minute ago, beloved_dingo said:

P3:

*** AUTOMATED MESSAGE ***

*** DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL ***

 

Dear K Visa Petitioner,

 

The U.S. Consulate General in Sydney has received your approved petition. 

 

Your fiancée will need to create a profile via USTravelDocs, please ensure that they complete the delivery address details in the profile to ensure that documents will be returned to the correct address. Please then email our office providing the following information:

 

1)      Name:

2)      Case number (begins with SYD):

3)      Email address:

4)      Online Nonimmigrant Visa application (DS-160):

o   DS-160 confirmation number

o   You MUST select SYDNEY as your place of interview

5)      MRV Fee receipt for K Visa applicants (USD265.00):

An interview will not be scheduled until we see that this fee has been paid. You may pay the fee;

o   Online payment with a credit card

Via your USTravelDocs profile 

o   Australia Payment in Person at Australia Post

You will be required to scan and email a copy of the receipt with the above documents.

Note: you will also need to bring the original receipt to your interview. There is no other way to verify this payment other than the original receipt.

 

Thank you,

 

Immigrant Visa Unit

U.S. Consulate General, Sydney

(BC)

____

P4:

Dear (BENEFICIARY NAME):

This office is ready to begin final processing of the immigrant visa applicant(s) and we have scheduled an appointment for a visa interview in the Visa section.

In preperation for your interview, be sure to visit our website (https://au.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/fiancee-visa/the-interview/). Here you'll find a detailed checklist of all required documents for the final visa interview. Failure to provide documents on the day of your interview will cause a delay in the issuance of the visa.

When communicating with this office, please email support-australia@ustraveldocs.com. You must provide your name and case number exactly as shown in this letter.

Visa Appointment
Tuesday, ## MONTH YEAR at TIME (this will not appear on your dashboard)

Case Number:            SYD##########
Name:           LAST NAME, FIRST NAME
Visa Category:          K1 - ASTL

Traveling Applicants:
(P)  LAST NAME, FIRST NAME                (BIRTHDATE) 

Thank you,

Immigrant Visa Unit
U.S. Consulate General, Sydney

Thankyou so much!

4 hours ago, beloved_dingo said:

It definitely varies from country to country quite a bit at times. For Sydney consulate in Australia, there is a checklist with P4 and the I-134 + supporting docs specifically says "Copy only". (see image below)

 

I'd follow EXACTLY what your specific embassy requires, and if you can't find a definitive answer - go with original/wet signatures because those are the "safe" option. I would also provide your fiance with electronic copies as well, as a back up.

  

Sweet ...

Would you by any chance be able to share the P3/P4 you received? 

Good luck with your interview tomorrow!

For anyone else interested in this topic. 

I spoke to the Brisbane (ANZAC square medical centre), and they stated that all they require is:

Measles, mumps, rubella

Diperthia, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough)

Varicella (chicken pox)/proof of having had it

We also had our case sent today to Sydney. 

Eagerly awaiting the packet 3 and 4, and then the interview. 

Only a few more steps left.

Our paperwork is waiting...

9 hours ago, Keeley said:

My husband was in a similar boat. He took what records he could find of prior vaccinations to his medical, and for the ones where he was missing, but fairly sure he'd had the vaccine (Pertussis, Tetanus and diptheria, and varicella) the doctor just had him get it again because that was cheaper than the blood screening to see if he was immune.

Did they do the extra ones there and then?

9 hours ago, Keeley said:

My husband was in a similar boat. He took what records he could find of prior vaccinations to his medical, and for the ones where he was missing, but fairly sure he'd had the vaccine (Pertussis, Tetanus and diptheria, and varicella) the doctor just had him get it again because that was cheaper than the blood screening to see if he was immune.

Awesome thankyou!

Hey,

So it is listed that numerous vaccines are required for immigration: 

• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza
• Influenza type b (Hib)
• Measles
• Meningococcal
• Mumps
• Pneumococcal
• Pertussis
• Polio
• Rotavirus
• Rubella
• Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
• Varicella

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/vaccinations.html

I have most of these. However I am missing the rotavirus, pneumococcal and varicella (chicken pox) which are all children's vaccines. Im guessing alot of Aussies will be in the same boat, so I am wondering what the experience with these are? 

I have had chicken pox previously, just not the vaccine.

Thanks for your help in advance!