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Yes well - we all know you had your documents ready and quadruple checked before you even applied for the Lottery Emily :P You probably even had a complete spare set of documents all compiled and ready to go, just in case *lol*

Really happy for you Emily. The dream comes true :)

DV-2017 entry opens in October.

EDIT: Looks like the Australian AMEX website is incorrect. Going to http://www.americanexpress.com/global-card-transfers/ and selecting USA takes you to the right page, which only states "Corporate Cards, International Dollar Cards and Global Network Cards are not eligible for Card transfers in...

No. It has to be an AMEX card issued by AMEX itself. You have to hold it for 12 months before you can transfer internationally. https://www.americanexpress.com/au/content/search/faq/?aid=2781&dynamicsearch=predlink Although be careful - looks like they've changed the rules to only be charge...

Here's hoping the same holds true for years to come (back to normal you might say?).

I was actually going to say that exact line as well, but thought @guestgulkan might get offended :P

No problem at all.

That's what most people have done.

Depends on if you receive the funds before or after your POE activation. If you receive it before hand, it wouldn't be counted.

And don't forget - it's worldwide income you're filing for now (not just US income). So anything you earn / expense back here, you have to declare on your US income tax.

I'd try to schedule it about a week before the interview (although some people get away with the day before the interview if they're flying into Sydney to have the medical and then the interview). Around 1 week will allow you time for any follow-up corrections (catch up injections, etc), but...

So many factors to consider - affordability, crime rates, school reputation / quality. It's almost as daunting as the DV process itself!!

If all you're looking out for is details of your interview you check this through the ESC page (https://www.dvlottery.state.gov/ESC/) using your original confirmation number. Any email you receive would simply point you to that web page anyway.

Just a reminder that - no matter how tempting it is to see what's inside - that you're supposed to leave the yellow envelope SEALED. POE staff open this up.

Where abouts in TX are you Gemma? We're looking at moving to Dallas if/when we get there.

Congratulations monkey-man *jealous*. So great the see another of the old crew finally getting their chance. Save a seat at the bar for me over there.

True. Plus Australia have the almost-give-away E3 visa option as well. I guess we are the lucky country in these regards.

Nice in theory. I've been entering on and off for many years, and only got selected for DV-2014 (high CN). Didn't get reselected in either 2015 or 2016. But still, you have to be in it to win it as they say.

If you have the documentation showing legitimacy, it won't be a problem (documentation is king in regards to the CO assessment). They may ask out of curiosity, but I doubt it would be an issue.