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Ohhhhh so THAT'S what that was! I questioned it several times at Medibank and they couldn't tell me why the prices were different. Don't know why they don't just advertise the full price, it's not the the US!

I think they only do interviews in Sydney on Tuesdays, so I doubt there would have been any on Monday at all. Lucky none of this group were affected by the closure, would have been a stressful time for anyone who had an interview. I wonder if they just rescheduled them for Wednesday. Would have...

That's strange, I did my medical through them and had no problems getting through. I had the same thing as you, the old phone number was wrong and I called the new phone number and got through straight away. Perhaps they're really busy or something, keep trying, perhaps at a different time of day.

Surely they could trim it down themselves or worst case, you go out and trim it down and come back if they don't accept it?

I just looked again - right you are! It's been a while since I got mine done. Agree you might as well get them all done at once.

I thought it was 2.5 inches? Not that I think it matters for the medical, apparently some people used Australian size passport photos. My photos were given to me all on one page so I had to cut them out myself, so if you're worried it shouldn't be a problem to trim them down.

Eeeeek there's a seige going on at the Lindt Cafe one block from the United States consulate in Sydney. Gunman holding hostages. All the buildings are in lockdown. I would be freaking out a bit if my interview was tomorrow, luckily it's next week and hopefully things will be back to normal....

Not the WORMS! :eek: I'm sorry for your loss, RIP wormies.

Yep, what I'm doing! I'm planning to hop on a plane within 3 days after receiving my passport back, stay for a week or so sorting some things out like (hopefully) looking for a place and car and then come back and do final move a month after that.

PUH-leese, just because you lack the sophisticated palate to appreciate good cheese, doesn't mean you have to insult the cheese connoisseurs. Personally I didn't even know you could get cheese out of a can, but if that's the sort of 'cheese' that you feel comfortable with, so be it. (This is...

You are in the minority Simon, another cheese lover here! I've never met a cheese I didn't like. There's an awesome cheese shop in San Fran down in Embarcadero. They make amazing on-site toasties or 'grilled cheese' as the Yanks call them.

Congrats on going current! It's a good feeling. The interviews have been scheduled anywhere from around the 15th to the 26th of the month this year, so hang tight and keep an eye out for the email. You can also check on the EDV website (where you got your selection letter), as this is where your...

Welcome! Well done on reading the whole thread, it's a lot to get through but such a wealth of information. Your number could be worse, keep an eye on the bulletin and good luck! Another thing is to keep entering, as you can see I missed out last year but because I had re-entered, I got selected...

So close! I would be going crazy if that happened to me. At least you know you're guaranteed for next month.... that is of course if they have processed your DS260 yet, which is a whole other story...

This is a very good point. The majority of the Southand mid-West is super conservative and pretty religious too.

Thanks and hope you get a new date soon. Goes to show that they really don't seem to prioritise people who need to reschedule. Must have been frustrating being in a position where you couldn't attend. I wish they'd given me your date!

According to the spreadsheet, @nzangeleyes has her interview today although I recall her trying to change it a while ago. Does anyone know if it she ended up getting it changed or is she at the consulate right now??

Well I'm planning to fly out early Feb and it's just me and a cat and I feel like there's so much to get done before I go! It doesn't help I'm in the middle of renovations which I need to get finished before I move so that tenants can move in. Are you putting all your stuff in storage, shipping...

That's quick! You must be super organised.

Congrats Kiwione! Glad it was such a smooth experience for you. And thanks for giving us an update so quickly! Now you're approved, what are your plans for the big move?