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Yes. You can since 2002. http://www.citizenship.gov.au/current/dual_citizenship/

Thanks for the links!

The health insurance system seems to be a little messed up and very confusing. It is usually linked to you employer, but that is changing. I am not fully aware yet what Obama's health reforms mean. Have you ever seen the Michael Moore documentary Sicko? Great insight into how messed up the US...

It depends on the state. You can drive on your overseas licence, but not once you are a resident. You will need to do written and driving exam.

Well, if you don't have a long history of asthma and are currently not taking medication, you can answer no. Don't give away more than is needed, but answer honestly.

Don't stress. Asthma is nothing to worry about as it is easily and cheaply treatable. I don't think the allergies will be an issue. They have a list of questions. Just answer them and don't give up anything else that is not relevant. They are looking for major health issues that would...

The Police check involves fingerprints. You have to make sure you are getting a national police check.

I work in the technical side of the film/TV/Media industry, so LA is really the place to be for that. I have a few good work contacts already. LA is not my favorite city, but I am sure I will find the beauty in it.

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Darlinghurst. I was wondering what happend to your application. I remember you briefly mentioned you required extra information from your GP, but I didn't think you had such a big ordeal as this. What an anxious time you must have had. That is a long wait. It makes my two week wait over the TB...

I am off to Los Angeles too. I have found it to be much cheaper than where I live now in Melbourne. In fact, Sydney and Melbourne are in the top 5 most expensive cities in the world. LA doesn't make the top ten.

I have my visa in my passport (yes relief) getting ready to leave in a few weeks. Now I have to think about the practical things. Bank accounts, drivers license, buying a car, insurance and the most important it seems, building a USA credit rating. Things are pretty difficult without that...

mushy11 I had Dr Rappaport. She is excellent. Really friendly and funny and there to help you. I kind of wish she was my regular doctor. Passport photos can be any size. I wasn't local either. Finding the X-Ray place is easy. It is a 10 min walk from the medical centre. Dr Rappaport joked...

Congrats! The temp visa in the passport, the brown envelope and chest X-Rays are all you need. Here is a good link to info about what to expect on first arrival. http://familybasedimmigration.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1073 One way ticket is fine. I am at the ticket booking stage now.

The only case I have heard of an Australian being rejected was for not having year 12 finished. He had a trade diploma of some kind. On the other hand, I have heard of someone submitting advance degrees in place of proof of year 12 completion.

They will do any immunisations you need on the day.

The medical one can just be any sized passport photo. They are really for getting the blood test and X-Ray to prove you haven't swapped with someone on the way. I went with proper US ones for the interview. They use these to print your visa. I did get one set done and refused to use them...

They said they would've liked to see an earlier X-Ray to compare it with the new one, but I didn't have one. If you have one I suggest taking it to your medical exam.. I didn't have to take another TB exam besides the X-Ray. I don't think they do the skin test anymore. They will just keep an...

The interview at the consulate seemed more like a formality to me. I hadn't yet had my medical, so I knew I wouldn't get a final decision on the day. I got there early and had everything in the right order. They just took my whole pile of documents which included additional education. Don't...

Don't worry abou expired passports. I didn't have all my past ones and it was fine.