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Got my 2NL, guys. I'm waiting on my military service records, but I take it the link in Emily's signature covers everything else? (I've been out of touch :).) Got to book the medical now!

To anybody looking at the OP: be very, very careful when assessing your chances at such well-paid work. The opportunities are there, but it's not easy. The US is very tough on people who arrive with no money. And part of the 'anti-establishment' theme of the current presidential cycle stems...

Thanks, guys! I'd better not stuff it up ;) And yes, OC is wide open this year. Hope it's just as good for the 2017 crowd!

Looks like I'm current guys! Mrs Space and I are getting interviewed!

With any luck! There's a condo in a gelid northern metropolis with my name on it ;) And I'm burning a candle for you and the other OCers who missed out!

Can I suggest, if you have the cash, that you try moving to the US to study? Then once you graduate, you'll be more employable. Second try entering the lottery every year, starting this October. It's a hard road and yes, you're coming from a difficult place. It's not fair, it stinks and I feel...

Well done :) I must say, compared to the anxiety of the past two years, DV2016 is like a gentle snooze. With any luck, the region could be current in April or May!

Looks like the January visa bulletin is out... 750! That's far, far quicker than expected. Unless they slam the brakes on, they'll be current in May...

Not my favourite place.

Alaska is simply beautiful and it has that 'frontier' thing going for all the rugged individualists out there. I'd totally understand somebody wanting to move there. Nebraska has lovely people and is nice enough in its own way. Particularly if you can benefit from a low COL, don't need to live...

Takes all types, I s'pose. ;)

I'm very 'liberal' (in the American sense) so I'm planning on Chicago or NYC, depending on how the wind's blowing at the time. I own a condo in Chi, but if I move to NY I'll have to look into coops, which is a massive pain in the butt. At this stage Chicago is looking more attractive, unless I...

Looking surprisingly quick this year for OC. Unless they slam the breaks on the region might go current months early. I'm tentatively optimistic that I'll need to chase my military record soon... And congratulations to the approved OC'ers! Such awesome news!

I sure hope so! I need to get my military records together -- takes four months. They are going quite fast. I'd expected a much slower pace given the lower overall number and higher proportion of Aus and NZ visas. Not complaining! And I call it SanFran. San-Frannites can complain all they...

Great stuff. Hopefully I'll follow you in a year's time!

It's a little faster than I'd anticipated, but the same thing happened last year. I expect a dramatic slowdown in the new year as late DS260 submissions are processed.

My friend transferred his credit card over without any hassle, but that was years ago. When last I called American Express, the rep seemed sure I could transfer my credit card over to the US. Though the reps and the bureaucracy are two very different beasts. The proof will come with an actual...

Nope. Once you get your GC, and hence SSN, setting up banks accounts, utilities and so on will be easy. Property will be harder. If you rent, many landlords are going to want a US credit history or a lot of money up front, especially in NYC and SF. (Heck, I'm a landlord in rusty old Chicago and...

I'm pretty sure they'll let you know in an email. Won't hurt to call if it puts your mind at rest. Thanks, Emily! It's the long road for me. On the plus side, I already have a bank account, tax number, property, contacts and a bunch of friends over there, so finally getting there will be like...

The number's a little higher than I thought it would be, though it's not a big surprise in light of last year. It opens up a pace of 75 per month until the region goes current in September. Not inconceivable.