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We were frustrated too for submitting DS260 late. I was checking so often for 2NL and called KCC 3 times. You will know when your interview is scheduled when you log into check status or call KCC in a few weeks (I called from my mobile and surprising it was only $2). We went current in December with a CN <650, submitted forms 19 July, interview scheduled 10 Feb.
 
SuicideBlonde said:
You get a stack of forms to fill out - one which has a bunch of yes no questions about general health and medical history, one is the tuberculosis one that goes to the xray people to fill in and the other is the vaccination form.
In the actual medical, first they took a blood sample and took blood pressure weight and height. Then the doctor checked my vaccination records and filled in the vaccination form, and I had everything required-she noted a few as not age appropriate (including polio (didn't have my records from when I was a kid) and meningococcal ) then listened to my heart lungs etc, checked ears eyes and mouth, took my pulse, got me to do some stretches/movements and a quick look under my skirt but that was it! Very simple and easy.
Obviously it depends on your medical history but I didn't have anything to mention apart from one surgery with no further implications.
Hope that helps!
I imagine if there was anything major that was a risk for your medical/interview they'd mention it to you.

Interestingly my husband went to a different doctor at the same time and he got made to have polio and meningococcal vaccines..
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Thanks for the info. I emailed Medibank today and they emailed back asking for our address and phone number and reason for medical - immigrant or non-immigrant. I had provided our names, DOB and told them we wanted an Immigrant Visa. Hopefully I'll hear from them tomorrow to confirm appointment. I had medical exams listed in Swanston St and Port Melbourne but obviously that's not correct. So much good info on this forum, thanks again!
 
AussieGemma said:
Thanks for the info. I emailed Medibank today and they emailed back asking for our address and phone number and reason for medical - immigrant or non-immigrant. I had provided our names, DOB and told them we wanted an Immigrant Visa. Hopefully I'll hear from them tomorrow to confirm appointment. I had medical exams listed in Swanston St and Port Melbourne but obviously that's not correct. So much good info on this forum, thanks again!
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I think they might have been in swanston and then moved to Williams st (medibank health services ) ? It's right near flagstaff station. Then you have to walk up to collins st near swanston to get the X-rays!
There is a doc in port melbourne you can go to but it wasn't practical for us to get there.
 
cj27 said:
Congrats Indiollie :) How did the interview go? My number is 6xx also but I have not received anything... I have checked the online status check as I heard they post the 2nl there but still nothing for me. I hope my number hasn't slipped through the cracks.

How were you notified of your interview?

Thanks
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I submitted by ds-260 on May 19 when it opened, and received my 2NL on the 23rd October and just had my interview in London. Good luck with it all! The interview was quite quick. The document checker did ask for my high school and uni transcripts, which I didn't have (only my certificate and uni degrees), but it wasn't a problem.
 
Hi Indiollie, I'm scheduled to have my interview in London - if/when I get an interview. Do you have any tips or info about the interview process?

Thanks,
 
Just wanted to swing in and say a big hi de hi and toodle loo, geographically speaking. Of course I am sticking around on the forum but have been flat out the last couple weeks. I am in NZ at the moment after escorting my sisters dog (the one in the profile pic) from OZ to NZ. I fly out to the US on Sun 21st. Yipee kai yay! Holy crap Batman Ive just realized Ive managed to get my self and the snout sorted and moved in under a month from my interview. Its been a looooooooong time coming.
Has anyone else headed over yet. Jeez dont tell me Im the 1st?
Congrats to all who have interview dates and progressing along. Dont sweat it! If I can do it on work experience y'all will breeze through...... honest.
Re the medical stuff try not to over think it all. It is just a formality and one way or another it will all come together. When it is over I guarantee you will ask yourself why you sweated so much over it.

Thanks for everyones support, youre a great bunch of chaps and chapets ;) I only hope I can be of some support in the future to anyone in need. Im looking forward to meeting you all on the NON smelly cheese:eek: camping trip:D Hugs to you all,
Erika:D (gotta love those new smiley teeth) lol
Take care and safe travels!
Merry Something,
Happy Everything!!
 
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NZLDNNY said:
Hi Indiollie, I'm scheduled to have my interview in London - if/when I get an interview. Do you have any tips or info about the interview process?

Thanks,
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Hello,
I had an 8am appointment and got there at 730 to stand behind about 80 people! The line moved quite quickly but i'd recommend getting there at 715 for an 8am appointment. Once through security my husband and I waited about 30 mins to go to the document checker. If you have a partner added to your primary application then make sure you have two photocopies of everything. Before the checker looked at our forms he sent us to a payment counter. Then we went straight back to him, and he looked over the documents for about 15 minutes, checking originals matched the photocopies, then took biometrics. He asked for proof of funds (and how much we intend to take), and we gave him two bank statements (both our personal bank accounts). Then we sat back down and waited another 15 mins for the actual interview. At the interview a different person asked what we did, how long we'd been married for, checked biometrics again and then told us when we would need to go to the U.S by (which is six months after the date of your medical). Interview lasted about ten minutes. Best thing is to just be super organised and have a display folder with each of your certificates in it with photocopies behind it. They said to expect the passports back within 2 weeks. Make sure you sign up to the courier service before your interview, if you want them delivered back to your address or pick up from a depot, which we are doing as it's much cheaper than the house option. Good luck! Feel free to ask me any more questions if needed...
 
OC_EMS said:
Just wanted to swing in and say a big hi de hi and toodle loo, geographically speaking. Of course I am sticking around on the forum but have been flat out the last couple weeks. I am in NZ at th moment after escorting my sisters dog (the one in the profile pic) from OZ to NZ. I fly out to the US on Sun 21st. Yipee kai yay! Holy crap Batman Ive just realized Ive managed to get my self and the snout sorted and moved in under a month from my interview. Its been a looooooooong time coming.
Has anyone else headed over yet. Jeez dont tell me Im the 1st?
Congrats to all who have interview dates and progressing along. Dont sweat it! If I can do it on work experience y'all will breeze through...... honest.
Re the medical stuff try not to over think it all. It is just a formality and one way or another it will all come together. When it is over I guarantee you will ask yourself why you sweated so much over it.

Thanks for everyones support, youre a great bunch of chaps and chapets ;) I only hope I can be of some support in the future to anyone in need. Im looking forward to meeting you all on the NON smelly cheese:eek: camping trip:D Hugs to you all,
Erika:D (gotta love those new smiley teeth) lol
Take care and safe travels!
Merry Something,
Happy Everything!!
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Good luck Erika! Safe travels. So glad your patience finally paid off.!
 
OC_EMS said:
Just wanted to swing in and say a big hi de hi and toodle loo, geographically speaking. Of course I am sticking around on the forum but have been flat out the last couple weeks. I am in NZ at the moment after escorting my sisters dog (the one in the profile pic) from OZ to NZ. I fly out to the US on Sun 21st. Yipee kai yay! Holy crap Batman Ive just realized Ive managed to get my self and the snout sorted and moved in under a month from my interview. Its been a looooooooong time coming.
Has anyone else headed over yet. Jeez dont tell me Im the 1st?
Congrats to all who have interview dates and progressing along. Dont sweat it! If I can do it on work experience y'all will breeze through...... honest.
Re the medical stuff try not to over think it all. It is just a formality and one way or another it will all come together. When it is over I guarantee you will ask yourself why you sweated so much over it.

Thanks for everyones support, youre a great bunch of chaps and chapets ;) I only hope I can be of some support in the future to anyone in need. Im looking forward to meeting you all on the NON smelly cheese:eek: camping trip:D Hugs to you all,
Erika:D (gotta love those new smiley teeth) lol
Take care and safe travels!
Merry Something,
Happy Everything!!
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Congratulations and safe journey....good luck with your new chapter. Happy everything to you!:)
 
Re the medical, we're going to the Port Melbourne one, just because I've already had a chat to Dr Charles about the process and he was really very helpful and responsive.
 
So we just got our medicals back and they're not sealed :/ Only the vaccination records are sealed in a smaller envelope...which she said we give to customs when we enter the US.
Anyone else had this from the Melbourne Medibank?
 
Essey said:
No sure, but the exchange rate is not pretty right now. I just checked to see how much cash I'll need for my interview and the $330 fee turns into over $400 in AUD eek!
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Yeah and I think its only going to get worse so thinking about buying some now. Was looking at using a travel card like ozforex.com.au
 
SuicideBlonde said:
So we just got our medicals back and they're not sealed :/ Only the vaccination records are sealed in a smaller envelope...which she said we give to customs when we enter the US.
Anyone else had this from the Melbourne Medibank?
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Mine weren't sealed either. It all came in a big envelope. I had emailed copies of my vaccination records to them before my interview, so the copies are in with the rest of the medical records. I'm pretty sure it's not going to matter, but I can tell you after tomorrow!
 
My medical report (with the exception of the X-ray report) were sent directly to Sydney in a prepaid express post envelope I provided the day of the medical. (Here is hoping the report was received). There are only so many times that I can check the paperwork and documents, so I guess I am ready now! I wish you every success tomorrow Essey, I most likely will see you there, my appointment is 1045 . After reading Indiollie's experience in London, I added more documentation (my degree transcripts ).
 
jaynin said:
My medical report (with the exception of the X-ray report) were sent directly to Sydney in a prepaid express post envelope I provided the day of the medical. (Here is hoping the report was received). There are only so many times that I can check the paperwork and documents, so I guess I am ready now! I wish you every success tomorrow Essey, I most likely will see you there, my appointment is 1045 . After reading Indiollie's experience in London, I added more documentation (my degree transcripts ).
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Thanks and good luck to you too! I'm on at 10:30, flying up this evening. I'm sure they'll have your medical report all ready to go. I saw that report back from the London consulate and have my copies of transcripts and uni degrees, but I have kept them separate and will only give them if they asked. All the consulates are a bit different and based on the experiences coming out of Sydney, they seem to not want/be interested in the tertiary stuff, especially based on what OC_EMS said. So I would definitely have the extra stuff, but don't put them in with your 'required' documents.
 
ozimattskey said:
Best way to buy american dollars in AU?
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I just transferred half my savings into US dollars via foreign currency account with CBA and it definitely cuts pretty deep. Then I remembered that everything is cheaper in the US so the amount I now have in USD will go further than here in Sydney town. When I actually arrive in the US and open up a bank account, I will most likely use Ozforex as they seem to have the best rates and lowest spreads.
 
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