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  1. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Yes that is correct, however they did not want to see the X-rays at POE, just in case take along a copy of your DS 260...
  2. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hi ECM I took along copies of all paperwork I submitted for the interview in Sydney (in hand luggage) just in case including a copy of the DS260, but I did not need them. Some others did not have all the documents in the sealed pack and were asked for a few things..
  3. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hi Matt I opened a bank of America account on arrival, even before I receive my Social Security Number.. in fact I opened 3 accounts with my passport green card and they were over the top trying to assist me. Today I went to the bank to show my SSN and couldn't be more helpful.
  4. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    I entered USA January 18th and received the Green Card in Priority Mail 3 weeks later. I was shocked as on POE the paper received stated that if the Green Card hadn't by 11 months, to make enquiries. In regard to the Social Security Card, although identified that I wished to apply for SSN, it...
  5. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hi I do hope the VB jump this month is significantly higher, so that everyone waiting to become current is hopeful of interview. Feeling for you. I have been in USA now for almost 3 weeks and have finally opened bank accounts, currently wading through the maze of health insurance options and...
  6. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hi I had been known as my maiden name and married name for work purposes for decades… and as the NSW police check only showed my surname, I emailled and asked Sydney and they suggested fingerprint check. I arranged a fingerprint check only because I had asked and that was their response. The NSW...
  7. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hi all, I arrived in USA Sunday 18th January with POE being Los Angeles. The process was very easy, I entered the non citizen line and proceeded to have the usual screening (the same as when I entered as a visitor many times). I immediately showed my visa (in the passport) and the yellow sealed...
  8. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hi I didn't fill in the document checklist, nor was I asked to complete the form. It certainly did help to have them in the correct order, but it wasn't needed/requested in my case.
  9. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Good luck CCHessie and SuicideBlonde for tomorrow..
  10. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Congratulations, happy and safe journey!!!!
  11. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Thankyou for this information, I will definitely look into it.
  12. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Thankyou everyone for your advise through this forum. I have my one way ticket booked for 18th January. I will be moving to Westwood area of LA to live with my daughter and family after 7 plus years being parted. What a whirlwind the last few months has been, sold my home and car, shipped...
  13. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Essey, I live in Sydney whereas you are interstate, so postage, especially over this Christmas and New Year (with postman's holiday 31st) may take a little longer. I will emailed the day after interview, that they had sent my passport/visa and package that day and I would be expecting the...
  14. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hi CJ, You are correct, I paid the Visa Fees (US $330) at the time of the interview but this is the fee for the distribution/processing of the SSN and Greencard, which is activated if the USCI fee is paid online, after you receive your visa back in your passport and before you depart for USA...
  15. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    I received my passport and visa with the sealed envelope today, less than 1 week after the interview, including public holiday considerations. I was surprised there was no welcome pack or instructions on how to pay the the USCIS Immigration Visa fee. I guess I will work it out but would have...
  16. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hi Essey they did say it would be 1 to 2 weeks (I suppose due to the public holidays). I will keep the forum up to date when I do receive the documents back and also my POE experience in January. Still seems surreal to me at the moment, after all these years… how Blessed do I feel today!!! Hang...
  17. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Hi all, congratulations Essey!!! I too attended the interview today and was approved. The whole experience was straight forward and a lot less stressful than I had anticipated or imagined. I did not have a checklist emailled either, but nor was I asked for it, all my documents were in the order...
  18. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    My medical report (with the exception of the X-ray report) were sent directly to Sydney in a prepaid express post envelope I provided the day of the medical. (Here is hoping the report was received). There are only so many times that I can check the paperwork and documents, so I guess I am ready...
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    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    All the very best EMS, have a wonderful onward journey.
  20. J

    DV 2015 Oceania winners

    Congratulations Kiwione and Bradley, well done, what a relief for you now all your plans can be in motion!!! .
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