Recent content by bmchris

Received Arrival Notification about 2 weeks ago, and 1 week after, both our Green Cards. This has been the smoothest dealing with DHS/INS that I have EVER had.

You shouldn't leave UNTIL the I-131 is approved. So go to the US during summer break. If that doesn't work, see if you can transfer to a Univeristy that will give you credit for what you have done. I highly do not recommend borrowing money from a private institution for tuition.

I believe that towards the end of when the visas have almost all been issued, you do run a risk of them running out of visas. Otherwise, they would only be issuing 1 interview at a time...

Not necessarily. Think about other critical documents/items that have ID numbers that are only used once - currency; passports; driver's licenses; car VINs etc. If you lose any of those, you may be issued with a new or replacement item, but they will have new serial numbers. I was...

From what I understand, their friend successfully won DV2007, received their Visa, and then lost their passport containing the US visa, before entry into the USA. Since all the visas for DV2007 had been issued, and there is no replacement for lost visas (they just issue new ones), then their...

Congratulations - wonderful news!

Here's a question probably worth pondering, what if things had been reversed, she had won, and you hadn't. What would she have done?

Congratulations! I don't think so. I was on a J-1 with a University, and immediately took a research position with that University. They switched me to an F-1 visa immediately. She should try and find a position with the University. Alternatively, a US company could sponsor an H1-B for...

Treat it for what it is - a lottery. Its like saying, do you put a deposit on a dream house or car, in anticipation of winning a monetary lottery? No you don't. Just live your life as it is, assuming you won't win the lottery. Then if you do, see what options like there for you. Unlike...

Probably not - how about taking some books? Also the Sydney consulate has a kids play area.

Thanks Actually, there is much more to my story, but most of it has been covered by others. I tried to just focus on things that will help others that have been less mentioned by others. Things like getting free blood titers in the US, taking magazines to the consulate, requiring legal...

In your shoes, I would go on the E3 now, and have your employer pay for the costs of the CP - instead of the green card via E3. Make it part of your employment contract. I did all my paperwork requests from the USA - no problems. Mail and email are international.

My wife's visa specifically states "Valid only if Acc/FTJ Spouse".

Here is a summary of my medical/interview process for CN 2008OC0000003xx. Timeline 19/11/07 Varicella vaccination 20/11/07 Medical Checkup 22/11/07 Medical Results received 27/11/07 CP Interview 30/11/07 Visas issued 3/12/07 Passports picked up 4/12/07 Admission into USA as permanent...

I'm in a similar situation to you. Interview next week. I'm only going to submit bank and brokerage statements.