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Welcome! How good is this city?! I activated 6 weeks ago and no sign of it yet...social security number came within 2 weeks.

Hi! I activated my visa today and all went well. Landed in Newark from Toronto (no processing there as I didn't leave from the main airport) and stood in the non-resident line. Handed my passport and secret envelope over, did the normal fingerprint/eye scan thing and then got taken to a room out...

Hi Matt - I was being sarcastic and totally on Britsimon's side but i guess that didn't come across. Was trying to defend him, actually!

Anyone who has been visit this form in the last 2 years at least will know who he is....

I don't know who this @Britsimon guy is. HAHAHAHAHAHA.

How did you go @Maisy?

Good luck to all who entered/re entered DV2016...I remember this clearly from last year and I'm so excited for you all! Everything is crossed, GOOD LUCK!!!

Hi all - DV2015 OC winner here....Good luck everyone who entered DV2016...I have everything crossed for you...for those who get selected, the roller coaster ride really just gets started from today!!

Hi all - I have a couple of questions re: POE... I am now in Toronto and getting ready to cross the border in late May. I have the immigration visa but my partner doesn't...he'll be applying for an E3. My question is: should we enter the US separately just to avoid questions? Is there much...

hi everyone - i've been on my farewell tour across Australia and am now back in Sydney (Australia is so fricken amazing....highly recommend ticking some places you'd like to see in Oz off the list before heading to the US)! Currently sitting on the floor of our empty apartment waiting to move...

Approved!!! Nothing different to report from everyone else. Only question was 'why do you want to live in the US'. Then, 'your visa is approved'. The best bit was I met up with another OCer from the Facebook page and we had 2 celebratory glasses of bubbles. It's all happening today!

So happy for you @EmilyW ...I'm en-route to consulate now on a bus that is jammed (JAMMED) packed and hardly moving. Way to build the suspense. Enjoy your day in Sydney if you have any spare time!

I hope they don't need to pee in a cup purely based on what it is for....I'm going to go with 'no they won't need to' but I don't know for 100% sure

Yep, pee test was for syphilis...and I had to do it as soon as I got there. Dr Waks is good - he's about 80 in the shade but thorough enough. There was a new computer system when I went and he didn't know how to use it so things went a bit slower but overall, took 2 hours. I've got everything...

@SusieQQQ - I love books too and the hardest thing for me was to decide to not take them with us. I donated them all to charity. I have a kindle full of books but no physical books. We decided we will travel light and are only taking the 4 suitcases the airline allows.:confused:

Hi, @EmilyW has set up a drop box with all the documentation requirements. It's helpful, assuming DV2016 will be exactly the same https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d6ykv9wrhiiz43z/AAD-60a_CXKBeC2UZnGewp1ga?dl=0

Good news! I sent an email to the consulate and they have agreed to keep my interview the same. See you all there on the 14th! Phew :eek:

Ha, I hate trying to squeeze in the cubicle with all my bags. There has to be a better system!

I want to celebrate with you too but looks like I'll be sitting in front of the computer raising a glass when you're successfully processed and then 2 weeks later it'll be my turn. Lucky we didn't give notice on our apartment yet!

Hi @Smeeggy and @SophiaP - most likely not a hoax given we all got one but I have sent off an email requesting the date not change but I don't like my chances. @SophiaP looks like yours is just an email asking you to confirm your date and there is no change?