Australia US Consulate Reviews
Average Rating: 4.4
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420 Review(s)
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| Sydney, Australia |  Review #3323 on September 9, 2008: |
cuppa
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K3 Visa
Arrived 9.30am for 10am appointment. 2.5 hrs waiting for a 2 minute interview. The waiting was probably the hardest part. Helps to look at the spectacular view. First number call was for fingerprints and checking that the papers were in order. Then the interview with another consular officer - "How long have you been married?", "Where does your husband live?". Sign a few things. Then "Your visa is approved. You'll receive it in the mail in a couple of days." Pretty painless! Consular officers were very nice. 
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| Sydney, Australia | Review #3280 on August 26, 2008: |
J_Girl
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
I had an early morning appoitment, to say I was nervous once I got inside was an understatment! Because it is all out in the open I witnessed one couple get denied then a few people there by themselves also get denied. I got called up a couple of times to speak with two women who were looking over my papers. After waiting about an hour I was called for the interview. I was asked basic questions about how we met, what my other 1/2 does etc. I also showed photos, phone records, joint bank statements etc. After about 7 minutes of talking he approved my K1. All I could say was "thankyou! If I could hug you I would!" (They are behind bullet proof glass for anyone that has not been)
The waiting is the worst part but it was all worth it, I went down to a pub in Sydney Harbour to celebrate that afternoon! 
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| Sydney, Australia | Review #3246 on August 20, 2008: |
kaffy
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: Direct Consular Filing
Had my visa interview on Aug 12 and there were no problems at all. I presented the documents which the interview letter asked me to bring to the first visa officer, had my fingerprints taken with the second officer and finally had my interview with the third consular officer. The questions he asked me were rather general - how long had I been married? Where was my husband? Have I been to the US before? Did I study there? How long have I been in Australia? Where was I before that? When was I intending on moving to the US? etc. I offered to show him some of the I-130 supporting documents I had brought along (photos, joint accounts, affidavits, etc) but he declined and said it sounded like we have a genuine relationship so he doesn't need to see them. He said that everything was in order and that my visa was approved. I was given a letter saying that my visa would be issued within 2 working days and would be returned in the (overnight) Express Post satchel I provided. I was in and out of ... read complete review
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| Sydney, Australia | Review #3061 on June 28, 2008: |
kaffy
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: Direct Consular Filing
We checked in at the Consulate at about 9.50am for our 10am 1-130 appointment. It was quite busy so we didn't get called till about 10.45 but that was fine. The lady in Window #1 was very friendly and we submitted the I-130 documents to her. She didn't take any of our supporting documents though because she said they were for my 2nd interview later on. She noticed that my husband was here on an Aussie spousal visa and asked if he was applying for his PR here (we said yes). Also, with my application I included a letter stating why my official name was still my maiden name (I had lived overseas until last August, QLD has silly name-change residency requirements, I intend on changing my name after arriving in the US). She was extremely understanding and actually offered to have them issue my green card in my married name! (and would include a note as reference to my official (maiden) name). I thought that was pretty darn nice of her since Aussie officials are so uptight about names/name c... read complete review
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| Sydney, Australia | Review #3044 on June 24, 2008: |
sydphl
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
Appointment was for 8am so got there before doors opened. Lots of people waiting also. Went through initial security screening had to leave bag(Aussie cast of The Biggest Loser was there!!) and because of K1 Visa was able to go up to next level without having to wait to be interviewed there. Went up to next level and through another security screening. Got number for my visa (was a bit confusing as sometimes K1 visa's are considered immigrant visas and and then non immigrant visas)as an immigrant. Got the first number for the day...yah!!
Staff member called me to window and they were extremely friendly and courteous and made the whole experience fantastic. Handed over all my required paperwork - make sure you have all your paperwork in order and ready to go. Was asked to take a seat while they looked over paperwork and advised me that I would be called up again to another window for my interview.
Waited about 5 minutes then was called to anot... read complete review
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