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  1. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Thanks for the info. I have had the Aussie AMEX for 1 year and did a Global transfer for a US one. I called AMEX and they will be reporting the card on the 14th October. Based on the advice on here, this should give me a credit score in the 700's. We will get an additional credit card too so...
  2. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Thanks Simon, I appreciate your reply. We will get the extra credit card and hope AMEX report soon.
  3. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Thanks Susie :) So...I need one more piece of advice - Credit ratings, I've been trying to find info on this but haven't yet been successful... We had our Australian AMEX for 12 months and 2 weeks ago did a global transfer. We have received our new cards and all is well. We have a car that we...
  4. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    What a year! Congratulations to OC2015, there were lots of us this year and I'm grateful for the advice on this forum. I really think the advice of those individuals made all the difference of some people getting their GreenCard. EMS, it's great to hear from you - what an adventure you have had...
  5. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    We are trying! But the it's the humidity that's really unpleasant. We did know Texas was going to be hot but not this hot! And they say it's a mild Summer.
  6. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Huge congratulations!!!!!! I'm thrilled for you!!
  7. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    I remember a long time ago now you gave me advice on Colorado. At least you can add layers but here there is no escape from the heat apart from staying indoors which is no fun.
  8. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    I thought I would visit here to see how you are all going....Guestgulkan, I really hope your number will come up, fingers crossed for you. Our POE on 8 June was Honolulu and it was a very smooth process, we were the only ones so we were processed quickly. A very relaxing POE! 11 nights holiday...
  9. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    For me driving was really hard and the couple of times I drove it was a struggle. When taking the rental car back to DFW airport, I almost caused an accident. Hubby did 20,000 miles towing a 34' RV so some people pick it up straight away. Will need lots of practice before taking the test...
  10. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    We bought our one way tickets Melb - Honolulu just before Xmas for $320 ea. Couldn't pass on that price and we are flying Jetstar. Love the sound of one way tickets! When we entered via Honolulu last time on B1/B2 it was very relaxing with small queues and I think it would be a similar...
  11. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Our POE is also Honolulu on 8 June so I'll let you know how we go.
  12. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Deb I want to hear all about Colorado!! maybe on the FB page? They carry survival kits in their car when it snows heavily. Emily, I hope you are ok and your bite doesn't cause any major problems.
  13. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    I hope you are right!! I wold love for your number to come up! Fingers crossed.
  14. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Wasn't the pee in a cup to test for syphilis?
  15. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Florida was okay, warm and very humid - we were there in August (travelling for nearly 8 months we couldn't get perfect weather everywhere). We went to Miami (we stayed in the tourist spots as there was no way I was going into the neighbourhoods). I actually forgot to pack our bathers so we...
  16. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Great start to the next chapter of your life! Suppose your POE experience is better than having any delays and problems even if anti climactic. Funny getting picked up in the bar! Enjoy yourself for whatever you have planned next.
  17. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hi there, haha Savannah and San Fran are world apart, good luck with that!! We only have 22 days left to be ready - we have lots to do before then, really getting to the pointy end now! When were you going back permanently?
  18. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    How exciting, have a great trip!!
  19. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    We opened a Bank of America account (in Texas) when we were travelling in the US for an extended period of time. It was very easy, not sure how different it will be for immigration. I'm still following on here when I can. Just trying to sell all our stuff and have everything done by the 25...
  20. AussieGemma

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    We had ours on the Thursday as well, makes it seem real to have that Visa in the passport!
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