Australia US Consulate Reviews
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| Sydney, Australia |  Review #1279 on February 12, 2007: |
Achromatic
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Click here if you found this review helpful | Review Topic: K1 Visa
So, my experiences, mid November last year:
I flew up from Melbourne the night before and wandered down from my hotel. Got there about 7.45am, and at least five people were there and waiting on Level 10 in the seats (later found out that three were K1 applicants). Went through the security check, sat there for about ten minutes, and 8am or so, we got sent up to Level 59.
Tip: bring as few bags as possible. I had checked out of my hotel, and whilst I only had an overnight bag, I had a backpack of camera gear (my flight to Melbourne wasn't til 5pm, so I wanted to do some photography). Bad idea, in terms of annoying security with all the bags.
Take a number. The machine isn't that visible, but it's right in front of you as you walk through the door, having passed the metal detector. Another inconsistency: the K-1 visa at this point is classified as an Immigrant Visa (more on this later, as it is Non Immigrant everywhere else).
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| Sydney, Australia | Review #1260 on February 3, 2007: |
girlfrmoz
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Where to start....
I got to the Consulate about 7.30am and the lifts were open about 7.40am so I had to wait until then. Remembered to be last in the lift so I ended up first in line at Level 10 where my bags were searched. At security on Level 59 they took my mobile phone and gave me a ticket..oh and they made me drink some of my water in front of them (I guess in case I was carrying something harmful??). I got the first ticket once inside the actual Consulate.
The Wiggles arrived shortly after me....first Geoff, then Cap't Feathersword and the others....seriously, can you believe it! Which was the start to a rather entertaining morning. Apparently they are touring the USA in a few weeks.
I was called up the Counter 3 at about 8.15am. The lady was really nice. I handed over the papers in the correct order and she told me to take a seat as she had to go through them thoroughly and that she would call me again once she had finished. About 1... read complete review
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| Sydney, Australia | Review #1240 on January 29, 2007: |
nathmc31
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Very long day, in the end I was the 2nd last person to be interviewed by the consular officer. I was denied but was help with the waiver process alot. They were great.
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| Sydney, Australia | Review #1183 on January 10, 2007: |
michellek1976
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My daughter and I had to fly to Sydney from Perth so we stayed at the Travelodge on Phillips St. Closest hotel I could see (as recommended in another member's review!). Got to the MLC building at 7:30am and went to the 10th floor. Progressed quickly through to the 59th floor. Received Immigrant visa number 002. I was very apprehensive but all the staff were very friendly. I was a little bit concerned when they asked me about my own funds. I had shown I have a house in Australia which I am getting ready to sell, but they wanted to see a sale contract. I reminded them that they advise us against selling our house until the visa is approved. It was a nervous wait for the interview as the filing clerk said the consular officer would have to make a decision on whether to accept my evidence. Fortunately he did.
I was surprise how quickly it all happened. I anticipated spending the whole morning there and we brought travel Scrabble along to kill time. I was so nervous I was shaking and... read complete review
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| Sydney, Australia | Review #1046 on November 22, 2006: |
claireybearyloo
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YAY!!! Our Visa was approved on 14 November!
Our appointment was for 8am, so we aimed to be at Level 10 by about 7:30, so we were able to get through security and beat the rush. We went through the security there (giving them our appointment letter and identification) and sat down (we were in the first row). We didn’t have to wait too long until our row was called to go up to the 59th floor. We waited in another line on Level 59 for security. We had to present them with our ID again, turn off mobile phones and put everything in the bins to be scanned and we had to walk through another security gate. The consulate does not allow cameras or camera phones to be taken in so if you have one they hold them until you come out.
We entered the consulate at about 8:15am and took a ticket for immigrant visas. We sat down until our number was called and we went to the first window. The lady checked that we had everything in order, we had everything out of sleeves (... read complete review
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