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DS 260 was submitted in May so no problems there! Even though it's probably not necessary, I am thinking of getting an Affidavit of Support, I would someone be able to direct me to where I can find the requirements for this? I couldn't see anything on the DV selectee instructions but maybe I am...

YAAAY! After a looooong wait and 2 DVs, I am FINALLY current! I can hardly believe it. When can we expect the 2NL?

Yeah, this is why I'm waiting until I make my appointment, I think they tell you what you need to know once you make your appointment when you get your 2NL. A few pages back (in the last 10 I would say), one of the others posted what they got told for the medical, including what vaccinations etc...

Yeah, I will as soon as my number goes current and I make the appointment I'll be sure to ask them everything.

You're telling me! It will be worth it if it all comes through though. In relation to the vaccinations, I was thinking about getting the blood-work done, but since a lot of people are reporting that they didn't actually need to have everything on the list on the website, I'm going to wait...

I just noticed the Visa Bulletin has gone from September 2014 to 'Coming Soon'. :) Barring no change at all in numbers, I'm pretty much guaranteed to be current with my CN, so I'm starting to get excited!

Nice research work Simon! Good luck Deb, just get your documentation together and you should be fine, try not to stress!

Do you say that because it would be more gradual with the postal forms because people wouldn't send them all in at once? I would have also thought that they didn't need to process all the DS260 forms at once, couldn't they just process the forms for the selectees whose CNs are going current...

It seems bizarre that they are having more problems processing an online form than all the hard copy documentation that used to be sent in by post. I thought the DS260 was supposed to streamline things...

You should really look at the information regarding education and work requirements and decide whether it's worth going through the cost (medicals, interview fee etc) if it seems pretty clear that you are not eligible. It sucks if you arent eligible but it'll suck even more if you pay in excess...

Thanks Matt, that is really helpful! I'm thinking it's probably easier and cheaper to just pay for the extra vaccinations at the medical than go to the trouble of getting blood tests to check immunity for those I don't have records for such as Varicella.

If you have a regular GP, you can ask them to print out a record of the vaccinations you've had. If not, then I don't really think there's a centralised system for recording vaccinations. Luckily for me, I have all the vaccination slips from all the scheduled vaccinations I had during school, so...

I'd be VERY surprised if November's VB was 650. I'm thinking it will be more around the 500 mark based on recent years. But then again... WHO knows. They do have a knack for keeping us on our toes.o_O

Not sure about the NZers, but if you are just an Aussie who needs a Police certificate, I have just been re-reading the DV2014 thread and there are posts from people who successfully interviewed in DV2014 who did NOT get the fingerprint part, just the police clearance who said it was all fine...

It's very clear that being selected doesn't guarantee anything. If you go into the process with high expectations then your risk of disappointment is going to be high. If you're a high selectee then you need to be realistic and even if you're not, until you have that stamp in your passport once...

The US Dept. of State Visa website says: "If you are applying through the New South Wales or Queensland police, your police record will be sent directly to the U.S. Consulate in Sydney." So all other states/territories will send the certificate to you and you will need to bring it with you to...

Keep entering guys! For as long as the DV is around, you have a chance. Good luck and don't give up!

Wow - I can't believe opening number was 400! I'm less than 15 numbers away which means that I'm guessing I'll get a November interview. Wasn't expecting to get one until at least December. Now I've really got to start getting prepared...

Thanks, I've just been looking into XE Trade and also OzForex look like good options.

I know bank accounts etc have been mentioned before, but does anyone know what the cheapest way to send US currency to Australia is? For example, if you are living, working in the US, but have Australian debts you need to keep paying off (eg a mortgage), you need to send the US currency you are...