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I was in Houston Texas .stayed in the US during the waiting period. Did not get asked to provide any supporting documentation. I did have it handy if asked . As the other user said they don't really care . These re entry permits for a family aren't exactly cheap . I am guessing they are happy...

Can't answer all of these but will try as I got my re entry permit to look after my father in law as his health deteriorated . Applied with the same reason , got my bio metrics appointment after 5 weeks . Did that and moved back to nz . Filed taxes this year. Got the re entry permit no issues...

PM me the details aswell please Emily . Like Hershal I have forgotten this one aswell. Luckily most counties in Houston have an extended deadline due to the flooding situation that happened recently . That shall get me over the line

Bread has a sweet taste to it which has put Me off bread aswell. i end up buying a new brand of bread each time hoping the taste would be similar to something back home ,but haven't had any joy with it . i had the mother in law send us a parcel of Meal mates , shapes &pineapple lumps which was...

Did you go to Gessner or Richmond Hershal ?? Anywhere in Houston the wait times are long . I drove all the way to Columbus to get an earlier date . Agree with you on the way people drive in Houston. Indicating when changing lanes and following speed limits is not part of daily driving

That's a pretty good turnaround for the road test . Houston is atleast 30 days waiting to be scheduled for a road test . From what I know Mew Jersey is the only place where you don't do the road test . Only have to clear written and eye and then swap you OZ/NZ licence over for an American one ...

Congrats . Did you have to take just the online or online and practical both ? I gave my online test first week of FEB and the earliest they could schedule me for a practical in Houston is March

Thanks Emily

Hi all, I arrived in Houston on 1/7/16 . Settling in well , started work today. Loving every moment of it. I did have query tho, over the last two days I have had a very lucrative job offer come through in Oz ( when it rains it pours!!) . I wanted to ask if I was to take it up...

We are ready to make the big move on 1/7/16. Packing frenzy on the moment. I did have a random question tho. We did our activation trip in August , this time when we do land do we stand in the citizens/resident que or the visitor que ?

I thought a bank balance would have been enough but surprisingly never got asked . They just asked for proof of employment. I am not there yet so it's all been done online and I have spoken to the apartment manager on the phone. Will try and post a link here. Seems tidy. I wouldn't know much...

I ended up booking a 2 bed apartment online in Houston. Did not have any trouble. Found it strange that they ask for employment proof . Luckily I have landed a job and I could just flick the copy of my contract as proof . All seems to be going as per plan. Just moving house seems to be quite a...

We had ours cut

Sorry I meant enter the upcoming lottery

Thanks Matt

What is the cut off for someone wanting to apply for the draw in 2016 ? I have a mate who is looking at applying for the DV program ( I wasn't sure as in my case I had even forgotten to check the result) Appreciate the help Btw any DV winners moving to Houston?

I was just thinking that. Looked at the house prices in Houston (where I would like to go initially) and realised I could potentially go down to 1/5 the mortgage I currently have . Good enough reason to go. Retire 10 years earlier than I would here

I am in the same boat @EmilyW . Auckland housing market is insane . I will be waiting a few months after I move before we sell. Mrs wants to keep it ( emotional attachment). Don't know about the dollar getting better anytime soon tho. US economy is picking up whereas its doom and gloom in Aus/NZ...

Thanks Simon, financial records will be all Bank Statements and big expenses ? Is there any other stuff I need to keep ?

Ladies and Gents, I have competed my POE trip. Went as detailed by previous experiences. In my case the immigration officer did not take us to a different room but completed the entire process on the counter. Maybe because they were having system issues. Had a...