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No we are are not waiting around nor planning our life around winning the lottery lol! Just researching options in case it does eventuate. Yep already have a reminder in the calendar when to check and when to reapply. But it is nice to be optimistic and positive as well :):D and if it is meant...

Congratulations Hershal! That must be a huge relief to have them in your hands :)

Yep @Deb7a I have been lurking not long after applying for DV OC 2016 and have just been trying to learn from the 2015 winners and past winners and absorb the information. Like @alwaysrose123 I am a busy mum and a planner so just keep getting more information to make it easier along the way if...

Deb7a then it was meant to be. I think everything happens for a reason and you were obviously meant for this journey. Plus I am sure you are skilled and experienced in your profession/line of work as well (whatever that may be,I have vague recollection of maybe something to do with...

I haven't been to Pueblo before but have been to Colorado Springs which was great. Also loved going to Pikes Peak near there. What a bonus to already have job lined up Deb7a and a place to stay until you get on your feet. That is huge!! Oregon looks beautiful too :)

Th So funny EmilyW your youngest one....he is like mum my Skylander dreams are coming true lol :p I think my eldest would be a bit like your eldest as she is a little bit of a worrier but the littlest one has the out going personality and loves adventures! The good thing is your eldest can...

May I ask how old your boys are EmilyW? Are they excited about the whole process? I have two girls (almost 4 years and 9 year old) obviously we are not telling them anything yet at this point in the journey just in case we are not even selected. Cornelius NC is beautiful :) actually North...

It is a huge journey for all the DV applicants to go on from the first application to finding out if you were selected and then the whole long process. But such an adventure :) I think that is important as well to try different places and what we thought might have been a good fit might not be...

Where are you going for your medicals EmilyW? Do you have kids to take along and get theirs too? I will be interested to hear how it all goes :) I know you will get through with flying colours but of course nerve wracking as well! I agree on the plan of 3 weeks prior to interview to allow...

Thanks Deb7a :) I have been following along on your journey - excited that you are almost on your way!

Glad to have another 2016 hopeful to chat with :) We are going to take our dog with us if we are successful. Probably not straight away but get our family to get her on a plane to us once we have a rental organised. Thanks for the tip about Trulia real estate. I have been also looking on...

that is interesting about superannuation EmilyW. My husband and I too have super as well and were wondering what happens to that. But we will still be able to have a American pension plan or 401(k) over there? (I will have to research how that works over there!). We obviously are not near...

Thanks SusieQQQ That of course makes sense, your LPR status is activated once you first enter the US and then you are required to lodge tax on income from that point in both countries ie. if you went back to originating country to finalise things, before moving permanently. :)

Hi alwaysrose123 I am also new here although have been lurking for awhile reading the adventures of the DV OC 2015 winners as they go current :) We have applied for DV 2016 and are waiting, waiting... lots of waiting and hoping positive thoughts. We also have the same concerns and things to...