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Likewise. I've been looking over your stuff, you really have it all nailed down! I can't thank you enough for the service you're doing for people going through this process. You and the other contributors here are stars, in my humble opinion. And if you ever want to see a governmental...

This is an old post, but oh man, I remember agonising over numbers in DV2015. I was in a very iffy zone and wound up falling short. It was very bad for blood pressure. If you've a high number for 2018 (and I wish they wouldn't draw so many) then I strongly recommend entering again in October...

That's wonderful to hear! It's a beautiful part of the world.

I don't know that's the best bet. You could get lucky, and in this market that's easier than before. But yes, definitely research your neighborhood. One thing to look out for is walking distance to the subway. It's one thing walking 1200 metres on a balmy spring day but quite another doing it in...

The thing about landlords in NYC is they're a nervous bunch. Tenants are very hard to evict. Once you're in, it can take six months of rent dereliction and active property destruction to get you out. If you're paying your rent occasionally and your lease is still running then you're basically...

You're right -- there are plenty for less than that. But as you say, there's always a compromise somewhere. I suppose I was anticipating sticker shock for folks who were thinking of the apartment they get in inner Sydney for $700 a week. That is: clean, airy, and often has an in-unit laundry...

It's a truly fabulous place. It's always 'on' and it has the best of everything in the world, available all the time. Want indie cinemateque at 3 AM? No problem. Want to see the world's best jazz musicians after midnight, on a whim, at a little place down the street? Yep. And the liberal (in the...

My prayers go to all of you from affected countries. If you love the US and wish to contribute positively to its society then the nation can only benefit from you being there. Best of luck.

That's a thought. I hope AF and AS aren't too badly affected. And it's lower than 1230.

I know, the odds are ridiculous. Fair point. Though that would have gone current in past years? I imagine I'm at the very upper end.

I entered again last year, just in cast things went south for my case (for whatever reason). Well, I was emailed by KCC about a second draw and discovered I'd been drawn again, with OC12XX. Needless to say, with my GC in the mail right now, I won't be putting in a DS 260. Talk about long, long...

It's my special blend of insanity. I must agree, though: Hawaii is very nice. I was most impressed. It almost spurred me to unleash my inner beach bum. Almost. There are at least three! I've stood on Boston T platforms having my face ripped off by an ice wind from the Abyss... totally worth it...

Hi guys! Went on the activation trip this past weekend to Hawaii. Such a beautiful place. Entry went smooth as anything. The staff there were very chill -- the only hiccup came when the officer asked why the hell Chicago was one of our options. He shook his head when I said great things are...

Actually, this is s really good idea. When Mrs Space and I move over next year, it'll either be to Chicago or NYC. We'd be more than happy to provide an address for prospective OCers. If we like you and you don't smell too bad, maybe even a couch to crash on :D It can be tough immigrating with...

Congratulations, selectees! I've been through this process twice, finally got an interview a month ago and now have that fancy sticker in my passport. Mrs Space and I weren't drawn this year (I did enter, just in case!). When I was drawn the first time, despite the high CN, it was one of the...

That's a tenth of what I was doing outside the MLC centre this morning. A tenth. Sure has!

Great news guys- Mrs Space and I just got the nod! I forgot to bring a second copy of our marriage certificate which earned a roll-eyes from the young woman at the documents counter, but everything was otherwise golden. The only question we got was about living anywhere other than Australia...

Yeah, it's not too bad. My first experience driving on the right-hand-side of the road came when I drove a gigantic SUV tank up a ramp from a car-hire in Midtown Manhattan and onto W43rd street (or thereabouts). Then through the grid and onto the Jersey Turnpike. Horrific. Some subsequent joys...

I personally know two people who were bankrupted by the medical system -- one guy had a kind of lymphoma while the other had MS. They both wound up hitting the lifetime cap on their insurance (this was pre-obamacare) and the guy with MS was dying because he couldn't afford his medications and...

Yep. I just hope that Bernie has planted the seed of something bigger. I intend immigrate with full knowledge of the healthcare situation, but that doesn't mean I can't do my bit to change it. :) Back on topic, though, healthcare should be a sobering factor for any starry-eyed immigrant to the...