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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    Those two forms USCIS send you, the receipt and the welcome letter were dated 01/12/11. So I entered on the 11th, USCIS received and processed my packet the following day, then the green card was produced the day after that. I'm thinking JFK might send their files to a different office, which...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    I entered the USA on 01/11/11, and received my physical green card two days ago via mail. It was produced and mailed on 01/13/11, two days after I entered...so much for it taking 6 months like CBP @ LAX had originally said. Still waiting on my SSN, it shouldn't be too far away though!
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    The doctor told me the blood test was for HIV (even though it's no longer a disqualifying factor for US immigration). When you get your medical back, it will have a stamp on it saying you were negative for certain antibodies. Type the name of the antibodies into Google and you will know what...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    I was able to change it on the day of the interview. I entered via LAX yesterday and wasn't given the chnace to update/confirm the postal address. At the POE they give you a piece of paper saying expect your green card in 6 months and not to contact them unless you haven't received it after 11...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    Don't worry Tamara, it took me an hour and a half from the time I lined up at security to the time it was approved and I could leave. Try at arrive at 7.20 so you are first in line at the reception area and make sure you are LAST into the lift, this will mean you will clear the second security...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    Even then take whatever the Consulate says via email with a grain of salt, as little as two weeks ago they informed me via email that the fee was A$941.85 yet I turned up on the day and it was A$859.95. Humans make mistakes, that includes COs. I have told you my experience, if your friend...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DPT_vaccine Sounds a little like my situation. I completed my schooling in Queensland. English 4 units LA (being limited achievement aka D) Maths B 4 units SA (aka C) Maths C 3 units (dropped last semester) VLA (aka F) Chemistry 4 units SA Physics 4...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    It depends on your DOB Zootfish. Typically they give you a MMR and another one I can't rememeber the name of off the top of my head if you can't prove you've had them recently.
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    Well about 2 hours ago my DV case was approved. Getting through security took longer then the actual interview. Remember to bring a 3kg Express Post envelope with you, I only brought a 500g envelope and had to leave and come back with the correct size. The fee is also only A$859.95 and not the...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    I'm sorry to hear that beech. I know I will be devastated if I get the same news next week. I know it's probably hard to talk about it but would you mind detailing what went on at your interview so I know what to expect. was the reason security related or education/work? I assume your police...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    How'd you go Beech?
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    Sorry it's taken me so long to reply. I remember reading somewhere that you can't split your payment method. If you are paying by credit card you need to pay all of it by credit card, you can't pay some by credit card, some cash and some as a draft/bank cheque. Given your interview is tomorrow...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    This is the reply I received today. I know the feeling you describe Beech1814. Everything up until this point has been preparing for me to move, it hasn't been until about 3 days ago it dawned on me "What if I'm knocked back?" I know that I meet all the qualifications, education, employment...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    Source: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/fees.html Source: http://canberra.usembassy.gov/iv-fees.html A bit of conflicting information there, can anyone who has had an interview already confirm whether of not Sydney accept credit card payments. Thanks in advance.
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    No you don't, it's work experience OR education NOT both.
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    I got my 2nd NL today (regional Queensland) for an interview date of 14 December 2010. Since they start so early in the morning (and Queensland doesn't observe ADST) I am traveling down the day before in order to be on time, if anyone is doing the same thing let me know if you are interested in...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    So you opened yours too? I read somewhere it should remain sealed but the envelope mine came in had already been opened that many times it looked tatty (I assume the doctor sealed the report in there, forgot to staple my photo to it, then opened in again when the xray results came back, then...
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    Have you received your 2NL yet Beech or did you find out your interview date by email?
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    Did they indicate why so late for such a low case number? Are they running behind or were you with returning paperwork?
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    2011 DV Lottery Winners from Australia Report Here!

    When the time comes I'd be glad to, I haven't moved yet, my interview should be in December and I am wasting no time in moving a few weeks later in January.
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