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  1. violetion

    DV 2017 OC Selectees

    Thanks all, I think you're all right that it's going to be best to get an accountant for this one. Was hoping I could do it myself, but it's proving quite confusing doing this with all the variables I have, ha. Foreign income, multiple W2's, 1099's, no Obamacare for most of last year... plus an...
  2. violetion

    DV 2017 OC Selectees

    Hi all, I've got a boring tax question that I hope a former DV winner can shed some light on. What is the deal with foreign tax credits on income earned overseas? I earned a bit of income in Australia Jan/Feb last year before moving to the US, and it was my understanding that because of the...
  3. violetion

    DV 2017 OC Selectees

    I very much agree with Simon that a Trump presidency is naturally a very valid concern for current immigrants or new immigrants, and this is a great resource to discuss such concerns. Though I don't think anybody should be doubting a move to the US because of it, if you are a member of the...
  4. violetion

    DV 2017 OC Selectees

    So? The election is over, but the next four years still loom ahead of us. The people have the right to choose the President, but the rest of us also have the right to freedom of speech, to protest any policies of his we disagree with and to not allow a Trump presidency to be normalized. Ain't...
  5. violetion

    DV 2017 OC Selectees

    If after 18 months of Trump victimizing African Americans, Latinos, Muslims, women -- claiming that our current President was not born in the U.S., claiming that the a judge of Mexican descent could not do his job properly because he was Mexican, claiming that John McCain is not a war hero...
  6. violetion

    DV 2017 OC Selectees

    I am completely devastated about the election of Trump. I always said to myself that if he did get elected, I would never be one of those people threatening to leave, but that's because I NEVER believed he would actually win. And now that the unthinkable has actually happened, I did find myself...
  7. violetion

    DV 2016 OC Selectees

    Crazy to think I've now almost been here for seven months. I have just officially found my first real job in Hollywood (and pretty much my first actual job out of college as well) which I'm very excited about. I managed to land an internship straight away when I got here and that finished end of...
  8. violetion

    DV 2016 OC Selectees

    Thanks for all that, Simon. Really great to know all that! I don't have a job at the moment so I guess I'll have to hold off on applying for another card. Do you know what a realistic credit limit would be after a few months in the country and a short, but decent credit history? I'll try...
  9. violetion

    DV 2016 OC Selectees

    Hi all! A quick question about credit cards. How long should I be waiting before applying for a proper credit card? I've got a basic card with a $1000 limit at the moment which I've been using and paying off at the end of each month, as well as car payments. Credit Karma says my score is...
  10. violetion

    DV 2016 OC Selectees

    Well if you're still on the electoral roll then yes you're meant to. You can just go into your closest consulate and do it this week I think. I removed myself before leaving Australia because I couldn't be bothered with the hassle.
  11. violetion

    DV 2016 OC Selectees

    Hi all! Just quickly checking in. Hope everyone is doing well! Love reading everyones interview success stories and the lead up to the big move. I'm coming up to 4 months in the US in just a few days. Time flies! I've known for the longest time that I wanted to move to the US, but I don't think...
  12. violetion

    DV 2016 OC Selectees

    What a terrible experience to have!!! Can't believe a major airline like Qantas wouldn't have their info together. At least you got rewarded in the end.
  13. violetion

    DV 2016 OC Selectees

    That does seem out of the ordinary. The photo on mine is also the one I submitted at the consulate interview.
  14. violetion

    2017 DV LOTTERY COUNTDOWN TO MAY

    It's not unusual, it's happened a few times prior to DV2016 that case numbers have been that high. It just sucks because that person has absolutely no chance of getting an interview if their number is in the 2000s. :/
  15. violetion

    2017 DV LOTTERY COUNTDOWN TO MAY

    That would suck if true. They under select by a decent amount for OC in 2016 and then massively over select in 2017? KCC's math is way out. :confused:
  16. violetion

    DV 2016 OC Selectees

    I've just moved to LA! I was tossing up between here and NYC but I'm really glad I moved here. I'm in film/TV so obviously here was best for work, but I just love the constantly great weather, the life style, the diversity of the city (can drive 30 mins and feel like you're in a different place...
  17. violetion

    DV 2016 OC Selectees

    Next US milestone achieved today: finally bought a car! Well, almost. I haven't got insurance so I'll have to go back to pick it up when I do. Got ungodly quotes from every dealer I went to naturally with barely any credit history. Settled on a used 2014 car and with a hefty down payment, got a...
  18. violetion

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    I will look into this! Thanks Susie. Unfortunately yes, I am addicted to white bread!
  19. violetion

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    LOL oh dear. I'm open to other recommendations for a tasty, non-corn syrupy white bread... Otherwise my taste buds rather than my brain will continue to make me buy this lol.
  20. violetion

    DV 2016 OC Selectees

    Ah, those pesky manufacturers - I should have known, like for which side the petrol is on! Thanks for the tips, hopefully all goes well. Don't know if my ego could stand failing the test... :D
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