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I was not selected, but for the very first time in 7 years of applying, I was not disappointed. Our life in Australia is a good one, and now that we have grandchildren (and I completed 2 degrees while I was waiting :) ), the pull towards America has changed. Added to the fact that my husband...

What is the lottery without me loitering here ;) All the best everyone Q

Congratulations and you absolutely deserve the right to post this! You are such an incredible source of information AND inspiration! Woo hoo! Q

So many familiar faces! :) Q

Good luck to all the entrants for DV 2020. Of course I am entering again, the year would not be the same if I did not! lol Warm wishes Q

I have popped back in here to say I am sorry to see the 'not selected' posts this morning, especially those who have been on here a while (was really hoping for you guys!). Take heart, take a breath and try to pop the experience behind you. There may be next year, there may be other ways...

Simon this week I have been offered a scholarship for a PhD ...the universe is being very good to me. I may cross that Golden Gate Bridge again, but perhaps with some fancy letters along with my name next time :) I am in a happy place. :) Q

And yet again I am reminded that it is indeed a lottery! I wish all the winners well as I continue on with my still wonderful life down under! A wonderful adventure begins for those selected! If there is another year next year, you will surely see me then! All the best Q

I applaud you for your patience :) Good luck @Mshela Q

Thank you @makcheh I hope if you do decide to have another entry that the DV is still going strong for you :) Q

I feel like I am such an old hand at this now! I will check in a day or two after. I am feeling pretty chill about it all, if it is to be, it is. All the best and enjoy the excitement, it's all part of it! Good luck everyone Q

Almost 3am, writing a paper for uni whilst checking the forums. Yep, take comfort from my crazy :) Q

Keep yourself as busy as possible now you are back home @Bbal4lif2 (where is home btw?). As most of the regulars on here know (I have been here forever ;)), I have kept myself busy by going back to university and getting a Bachelors. Funny thing, I am now about to finish my Masters and just...

Living in the States and then having to leave is awful (I was only there 2 years but that was still tough), I can't imagine what it is like after that long @Bbal4lif2. I think that is what worries me most about the E3 (available to Aussies but not a permanent visa). The thought of having to...

Waving from Western Australia ;) Q

I think I have posted this every year as the draw gets close :) (Moderators - I think it is ok to post this but please delete if the rules have changed) This is the Portraits of America video produced by Disney for the US Department of State. I still love it! Enjoy All the best everyone! Q

I thoroughly agree with @Pierre82 on this. I feel like I have been loitering around these forums forever (maybe I have! lol) but I am now at the point of entering the lottery each year and forgetting about it. I will sometimes have a little smile and a daydream about it, but I concentrate on...

And I love THIS post! It resonates so much (sorry for veering off the topic of the thread but I do love to read Aussie stories <3). Two degrees and 7 attempts later, my "move to the US" genes are as strong as ever!. Good luck to you and ty for sharing your story. :) Q

I only said to hubby yesterday that even if I was lucky enough to be selected, I would only feel confident once I had that green card in hand! :) Let's see what this year brings, and all the very best @Pierre82 :)

Thank you :)