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That question is subjective so the answer really depends on the person. Going by statistics alone though, Australia has a stronger economy, lower unemployment, a higher ranking on the human development index, lower levels of poverty, longer life expectancy which are all indicators that give...

I had my medical today, nothing too scary apart from the doctor wanting to get a look at my balls. :/ MMR & DTP boosters were the only jabs in the arm I needed. Should have the report back in the mail within a week, he said it would be valid for 12 months.

Well that seems contrary to what information is given out by the state department. Did you fill out the part of the form where you put down the address of the third party (us embassy) you want the report sent to? I might have to give the police a call tomorrow and see what's going on.

I just checked the latest Visa Bulletin and I am current in December. It's going on 4 weeks since I had my fingerprints taken for the Police Certificate (I live in Queensland). The State Department says at http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/fees/fees_4881.html?cid=3504 that QLD police will notify...

Thanks PartyInTheUSA, let me know what happens about proof of funds at the interview. Do you have a sponsor? The reason this part worries me is because I'm 24 so the friends I do have over there are mostly still in college and as such are below the poverty line themselves and unable to help out...

Does it say anything about a sponsor or proof of funds?

Anyone from Australia received their 2nd NL yet?

Wood you be able to scan in a copy your 2nd NL (blank out the personal stuff) for the rest of us when you get it please?

Ah okay thanks for clearing that up. As you can probably tell, I was already aware of the SSS obligations. I plan to head back to college after 12 months (qualification period for SC in state tuition) and a requirement is they check your SSS status. That's the only reason I knew otherwise it...

So they sign you up for SSS then and there? Sweet, here I thought I would have to remember to do it online once I got my SSN. One less thing to worry about.

As long as I get to see the shuttle launch on Feb 26 (also my birthday) in my new country I will be happy. :D

Bugger, I am 66X. Oh well, lucky I plan to move in January anyway. :)

So just to confirm, they did not require any proof of funds? As I believe this to be a judgment call by the interviewing official, what are your circumstances? Single? Bachelors degree or simply high school diploma?

You will find the answer 5 posts above yours excited.

Does anyone know how much cash you need to avoid having a sponsor? I have heard people claim anywhere from 3 months to 5 years at the poverty line. I've also heard they don't ask for anything if you are single with no dependents as they assume you will just be able to find a way to make ends...

Mid 600s so dec/jan based on prior years.

They don't acknowledge it at all. I emailed them asking if there was any paperwork that I needed to provide outstanding on my file (along with full name, date of birth and case number for security) and received the following reply:

With a CN like that you'll be first up in October.

Wait until later this year then organise your police/medical checks. Your number should be up about Janurary I say. I'm a 66* and I'm not doing my police or medical until October as they only last 6 months. A few weeks before your appointment is due you will get a 2nd letter with your...

How long did it take for your police certificate? I'm thinking about doing my police certificate and medical/vaccinations at the start of September, being a 66* I'm guessing my interview will be in December which is 3 months.