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| Sydney, Australia |  Review #19258 on April 6, 2016: |
oscarandangela
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Our personal experience was really great, actually. Everyone was very nice, and I was with my husband, the immigrant at the time so I attended the interview with him. My husband lives in Perth, the west coast of Aus, so we flew into Sydney the morning before the interview. Our interview was on the 5th of April. We got there the 4th, and basically just enjoyed ourselves, relaxed, and prepared ourselves for the interview. The interview was scheduled for 10:45 am, we made sure to get there at around 10:15 to go through security. The actual consulate is located in the MLC building, and you have to go up to the 10th floor to go through security. The girls at the I guess what you'd call check-in were very friendly and nice, they went through all of the files and took out what they'd think we'd need, and put them into a white folder. They also allowed us to take up all of our other documents and photos with no issue. Then, we went through security, had to remove our shoes, so please keep in ... read complete review
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #19255 on April 6, 2016: |
Mike91
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Hi there,
Finally, had my interview in Sydney consulate. The security process is exactly as described in previous posts, so I won't repeat it. I would like however to note several things from my observations. (see below)
1. I did not notice anyone being interviewed for more than 20 minutes, but if there is 12-15 people in front of you, then prepare to spend up to 3 hours in a consulate. Therefore, the time specified in your interview letter means nothing. I suggest you arrive 20 min prior to your official interview time, so they will let you in.
2. Forget about the word "Privacy" as the details of your interview will be heard by ALL the other people waiting to be interviewed. Everyone in the room will hear how did you meet your spouse. Yours or your spouse's criminal convictions (if any), sources of income, previous marriages, etc.
3. You will not be asked ALL the same questions as people in front of you. They ask questions on a case ... read complete review
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #19171 on March 25, 2016: |
JamieEmm
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My time at the consular office took a little longer than expected, mainly because I was also filing for a report of a birth abroad and passports for my two kids. So all up we were there for 3 hours which was a bit hard on the kids. There is a child play area, but it's really only for toddlers. I didn't think you could bring in very much so all I had for the kids was the back of some papers and they were able to grab a pen from the desk. Speaking of what you can/can't bring with you... I wasn't sure if we were going to be allowed to bring our phones into the building, but you can bring them in and leave them with the guards. They give you a number and put your things into a cubby and you get it back when you are ready to go. I could not see anywhere to get a drink in the office where you wait for interview but someone had a bottle so maybe they were allowed to bring it in.
What happens when you get there is that you go to a clerk with your paperwork and they determine wh... read complete review
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #18982 on February 23, 2016: |
denali
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In and out in 61 minutes. As long as you have your paper work in order the process is very quick and smooth. Have made several visits to the embassy over the past 15 years. The staff are always helpful and friendly.
| | | Sydney, Australia | Review #18887 on February 3, 2016: |
Ando.
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My appointment was for 9.45, but I was around early so headed up at 9.15. There was no one else there when I walked in and the security team were still doing their morning meeting, but they welcomed me in and took me through the security process.
They were very nice and helpful. Handed over my bag and phone and was left with only my paperwork and wallet. Next to the security desk is a small desk with 2 young women behind it who help sort through your paperwork, making sure you have originals and copies and only pulling out what they will need upstairs.
Turned out I had only brought the original of my police certificate, not a copy of it, so I was sent to an office on the other side of the building to get a photocopy. $1. Lucky I had cash. When I returned there was a line of people waiting for security but because I had already gone through they sent me through the US citizens line so I only lost about 5 minutes of time.
In the lift and upsta... read complete review
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