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  1. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    It honestly seems to depend on the doctor you see, but I went to Medibank and needed 4, so I think that anyone asking for less than 4 you should just bring 4 anyway. With Medibank, their email is sent out by administrative staff who don't actually have anything to do with conducting the medical...
  2. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Slightly random but moving-to-the-US-related topic: For anyone thinking of taking their cats and dogs to the US, you'll need to register their microchip in again in case they get lost. I found this website where you can register you pet's microchip for free...
  3. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Very best of luck!
  4. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Lol I just realised my signature says 2NL came on the 24th - d'oh! Have you guys called KCC at all? When I called, they told me my interview date a day before the 2NL actually came out.
  5. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hang in there guys. I think the month my 2NL came out they didn't issue them until the 26th - I've felt your pain!
  6. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Glad your POE experience went smoothly! Sounds almost identical to mine - I was taken over to that same side of the customs area to do the fingerprints and signature etc. Question - are you following up your SSN or just waiting for them to send it to you?
  7. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Congrats I getting your passport back Blondie! I know no one here can give tax advice, but does anyone know the taxation implications generally for owning property overseas whilst a resident in the US?
  8. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Yep I filled it in myself! They specifically asked for it so was glad I did it.
  9. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Good luck for tomorrow's interviewees! Can't wait to hear how they go.
  10. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Wow, for mine you had to show 100 points of ID with certified copies and the same person had to witness it. I've had to do it 3 times now for different things, I've never seen the one your husband did though. I guess just do whatever the guide says you need.
  11. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    You get the form online, but you still need to sign it and get it witnessed and post it because they only accept cheque for payment (that was the case for Vic anyway).
  12. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Well I am kind of in a unique position where my partner is American so he just applied for the lease primarily under his name as it was easier. I think it depends on the area you want to live, but for this place he needed to do a credit check and show salary of 2.5 times the rent and security...
  13. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Thanks for the well wishes everyone. Apartment in the Hollywood Hills has been secured, now I just need to get furniture and find a car. Also, does anyone know what the situation with getting a SSN is? I recall ticking some sort of box or something for a SSN when I submitted my DS260 or...
  14. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hi all, I'm writing from my hotel in LA! My POE experience was the most simple and smooth part of this whole process. I arrived at LAX and went to customs and there was signs for the PR/US Citizen line or Visitor line, but no sign for 'new immigrants', so I asked a lady and she said to queue in...
  15. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Thanks guys, I will report on POE experience when I get the chance!
  16. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Passport just arrived!! I stood outside waiting for the postie and he didn't think he had it and then he checked another bunch of letters and found it! I'm flying out tonight!
  17. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    I have tenants moving into my place on the 15th Feb so I don't really have much choice at this point! Plus, the sooner I leave, the sooner I can get out of my mind-numbing job :D Australia Post tracking still says nothing so looks like I won't be getting my passport today and will have to push...
  18. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    I will be moving to LA, West Hollywood/Hollywood Hills area. I'm just going for a week and a half to sort some stuff out and activate the card, then I'll come back and leave for good in Feb. I've been preparing for this for a long time!
  19. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    ;) I definitely will! I keep re-reading that email and checking the 'Issued' status on CEAC now lol.
  20. Essey

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Oh it's ok, I won't book my flight until I get my visa is in my hot little hands but hopefully it will be Wednesday!
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