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I've finally got my hands on my physical Green Cards, and I noticed the photo they used for both mine and my wife's is the original photo we submitted when we entered the lottery back in October 2013. Is that normal? Our temporary I-551 stamps used the more recent photos we submitted at our...

@gemka I fly out for good in two weeks as well. San Francisco then LA. So excited but still so much to do.

Jeez. Glad it's all sorted.

I gave my notice at work today. Still a few months till we fly out, but it just got very real.

Jeez that must have been scary hearing them say the d-word. Even knowing you're okay, it's still so nerve-racking up there. Congrats mate!

@eskimokisses, I put mine on my Amex (POINTS!) back in June with no probs.

My green card just arrived at my sister's in San Francisco. That's 7 weeks since initial entry. So giddy right now.

I never finished high school either, but got through with my bachelor's degree. I was a little concerned to be honest, but in the end it was fine, at least for me. Your mileage may vary depending on the interviewing officer. Otherwise, as Simon said, look at the work experience options.

I'm a 2015 winner, and replaced my passport shortly before my interview (it had about six months left). I didn't update my DS-260 with the new number, I just brought both my new and old passports to my interview, and it was fine.

I activated in Hawaii in early Dec, it took me about 90 minutes to get through immigration. There were about 7 families in front of us, and only one person working. Like others here, I fell in love with Hawaii. Trying to work out a way to get back there permanently. Incidentally, my social...

@gemka - Definitely bring your degree. Better to have too many documents than too few. For what it's worth, I showed up with ONLY my bachelor's degree and my CO said that was fine. I don't recommend taking that risk though.

I did my medical two days after my interview, and I got the impression from the Sydney Consulate that it's pretty common. I have a friend who did the same. Of course your mileage may vary, best to check with the Consulate.

Let's do it!

Congrats guys. Team OC continuing to kill it.

Visa issued! After being placed on AP due to a late Medical, I was finally approved this afternoon, on the last day of the month. Over the moon right now!

Hey mate, I had my interview on the same day... and had the exact same problem. NSW police check didn't list my wife's maiden name. I called NSW Police and was given the same story - they only print one name on the certificate. Fed up, I applied for an AFP check (which thankfully didn't...

Same reason I'm a Carolina Panthers fan. And Florida in the NHL.

One day I will get to Fenway... Congrats! Glad you made your flight, though in my opinion the best way to experience LAX is very briefly.

I'm the 9th! Don't scare me like that!

Nice number! Welcome aboard.