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I think it's interesting that not many people are planning to move to the big cities in the US. I'm presuming this is mainly due to lifestyle, rather than career opportunities?

Thanks for attaching these. They are different again to what I think OC_EMS got sent by the consulate! There definitely seems to be some inconsistency going on over there.

If you're looking to get US sized photos for hte interview, I'm pretty sure Australia Post charges the same price regardless. I also got a nice guy who gave me a set for free but I'm guessing that probably usually doesn't happen!

I got an email from them, but it didn't have those instructions on it. Looks like they've updated their info and are getting used to this type of medical. It is strange they say bring 3 photos, because I definitely needed 4, so I suggest you bring 4 photos anyway, otherwise you risk the chance...

@nzangeleyes did you ever get a response from Sydney to change your interview date? Or are you sticking with the 9th?

Thanks yeah, that's what I've been using - very helpful! I think I've got everything I need except the expres post envelope which I'll have to go to PO for. And Thanks @EmilyW for putting it on the dropbox site, that's exactly where I got it from! You're the best! My medical wasn't sealed so I...

I just read that letter from the Sydney Consulate and it says Police Certificates are valid for 12 months so I'm guessing it will be ok. I just wonder what would happen if you were charged with an offence between getting your Police Certificate and the interview, like how would they know? Not...

For the people who have had their interviews: did you provide a copy of your medical or just the originals? Also, my interview is 23 December and my Police Certificate is from August. Do you think this is recent enough?

Great news Blondie! That's only 2 weeks after mine, so you did pretty good in the scheme of things. It'll be nice for your to have a date to plan around now :)

I entered the US a couple of times after I'd submitted the forms for the DV2014 process on a visa waiver. They didn't even mention it at customs so I wouldn't worry.

If you're worried about missing the email, you can always log back on to the status page (where you first checked whether you were selected) and if you have an interivew scheduled, it will be updated with the 2NL now. There is definitely a delay in processing the DS260s so you may have to wait...

Sounds like you will be fine, regardless. It's interesting that they ask you to drop your documents off before your interview in Auckland as I haven't heard of Sydney doing this but it makes sense and saves them time, I imagine.

This was EXACTLY how I felt when I realised I had missed out, I feel your pain! Just remember that you have gone current and are 100% guaranteed an interview (unlike some). So just hang in there blondie! It also sounds like they're not really catching up at all with processing the DS260s. I...

It is usually sent directly to you. The requirements for each state have been discussed a number of times on this thread so do a keyword search and you should find what you're looking for.

Hi Peta, @EmilyW has put together a nifty spreadsheet with ALL the Oceania people on this thread with their case numbers and where their case is at. You can find it here and in her signature block: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d6ykv9wrhiiz43z/AAD-60a_CXKBeC2UZnGewp1ga?dl=0. I'm sure she will add...

Wow that's a significant change, are you sure? What number does it say on your selection letter?

Bula Pranish and welcome to the forum! Try not to let the process stress you out. This happened to me last year and I missed out on the DV2014 despite being selected because I had a really high case number. Luckily I had re-entered and got a much better case number for DV2015, so if you are...

I seem to recall OC_EMS only got sent that email/checklist because they emailed the consulate. Sydney doesn't normally send any confirmation or information otherwise so don't worry that you haven't got anything.

I highly doubt that calling weekly to check affects your case. There are some people from what it sounds like are calling on a daily basis bugging KCC, they have a phone line set up to deal with these enquiries for a reason. You can also email them to find out whether it's been processed or not...

You can call KCC and ask whether your DS260 has been processed yet. It will give you some indicator of whether you're likely to get an interview. If it still hasn't been processed then you won't be up for an interview yet but you can ask when they think it will be processed. August is quite late...