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Hey Beech,

With the documents you have I dont think you'll run into too much difficulty. Do you have any work experience on top of your education?
Are you from QLD? I think the procedure for the police cert is a little different depending on which state .. actually I will try and post the letter Sydney COnsulate sent us advising how to get it done. Oh and the fees they quote are out of date.

Hmm not sure on attaching... copy and paste will do :)


OBTAINING A POLICE CERTIFICATE FOR AUSTRALIA

If you reside outside Australia

Applicants who live overseas should refer requests to the Australian Federal Police. Applicants are required to apply for a police certificate based on a name and fingerprint check. Police clearances issued on the basis of only a name check will not be accepted. More information is available on their website at:

http://www.afp.gov.au/
or via e-mail at vetting@afp.gov.au

If you reside in New South Wales

Make an appointment, and then appear in person to be fingerprinted at your local police station. You must pay the fee of AUD175 (subject to change, please check the current fee with the police) and complete an application form, which the police will forward to:
NSW Police Department, Criminal Records Section, Level B3 NSW Police Headquarters, 1 Charles St, Parramatta, NSW 2150. Tel: (02) 8835-7888.

Please find further details on the New South Wales Police website at:

http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/


If you reside in Queensland

Check with your local police station if you need an appointment, then go in person to be fingerprinted. You must pay the prescribed fee of AUD146.70 (subject to change, please check the current fee with the police) and complete an indemnification form required by the Queensland Police Department. You must then forward the fingerprints, completed indemnification form, and payment to:
Inspector of Police, Information Bureau, Miscellaneous License Section, GPO Box 1440
Brisbane, QLD 4001. Telephone: (07) 3364-6854.

Please find further details on the Queensland Police website at:

http://www.police.qld.gov.au/services/purchase/polcert.htm



Return of police certificates for NSW and Queensland residents

For NSW and Queensland residents, your police record will be sent directly to the U.S. Consulate in Sydney by the police department, and the Criminal Records Section will notify you that this has been done. If you do not receive this notification within 3 weeks of your application, we strongly recommend that you ascertain the status of your records by checking at the police station where you initially made your request.


If you reside in the ACT

Check with your local police station if you need an appointment, then go in person to be fingerprinted. You must also pay the prescribed fee. Current fees can be found at the AFP website at: http://www.afp.gov.au/business/national_police_checks. You must also complete an indemnification form required by the Australian Federal Police. This process normally takes a minimum of 15 working days, after which the results are posted to the applicant. You must then bring the results to your final visa interview at the U.S. Consulate General in Sydney.

Please find further details at the AFP website at:

http://www.afp.gov.au/


If you reside in Western Australia

If you reside in Western Australia, you must request a national police certificate based on name and fingerprints from the Australian Federal Police (AFP). Check with your local police station if you need an appointment, then go in person to be fingerprinted. Your fingerprint card, fees and application should be sent to the AFP for processing. For current fees to be paid to the AFP, please refer to their website at: http://www.afp.gov.au/business/national_police_checks. This process normally takes a minimum of 15 working days, after which the results are posted to the applicant. You must then bring the results to your final visa interview at the U.S. Consulate General in Sydney.

Overseas applicants must apply directly to the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

The AFP can be contacted at (02) 6202-3333 or through their website at http://www.afp.gov.au/




If you reside in Victoria

Victoria Police provide a Police and Fingerprints Records Search. Fingerprints can be taken by appointment at any police station or at the Victoria Police Centre at 637 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Appointments can be made by phoning 03 9247 5622. A Police and Fingerprints Records Search costs AUD123.40 (subject to change, please check with the police directly), and processing time is a minimum of 10 working days.

Further information is available from:

Public Enquiry Service, PO Box 418, Melbourne, Victoria 8005. Tel: (03) 9247-5907. Email: publicenquiryservice@police.vic.gov.au
Website address: http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=274 .


If you reside in Tasmania

Criminal History Services provides a National Police History Record & Fingerprint Check, but you must be residing in Tasmania to apply. Residents of other states should direct enquiries to the police service of the state or territory in which they reside.

Applicants are required to submit copies of 3 different types of ID with their application form, and must attend their local police station to take fingerprints. The fee for a National Police History Record & Fingerprint Check is AUD120 (subject to change, please check with the police directly) and the average turnaround time is 3-4 weeks for a fingerprint check.

Please find guidance and application forms on the Tasmanian Police website at:

http://www.police.tas.gov.au/permits/criminal-history


If you reside in the Northern Territory

A fingerprint check is AUD120 (subject to change, please check with the police directly) and the turnaround time is 4 weeks for fingerprint checks. The fingerprint check will include disclosable traffic convictions and criminal records held by the Northern Territory and most interstate police jurisdictions. Applicants must visit their local police station with their ID. Please call ahead to check if you need an appointment.

Please find guidance and application forms from the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services at: http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/



If you reside in South Australia

National Police Certificate & Fingerprint Checks (NPC) will only be prepared for those people who reside in South Australia. South Australian residents living overseas should refer requests to the Australian Federal Police at http://www.afp.gov.au/ or via e-mail at vetting@afp.gov.au Residents of other states should direct enquiries to the police service of the state or territory in which they reside.

The standard timeframe to process a NPC is between 2-15 working days. The fee for a National Police Certificate & Fingerprint Check is AUD142.50 (subject to change, please check current fee at SA Police website at): http://www.sapolice.sa.gov.au/sapol...tificate/national_police_certificate_fees.jsp.

Please find guidance and application forms on the South Australian Police website at:

http://www.sapolice.sa.gov.au/sapol/services/information_requests/national_police_certificate.jsp
 
ancatdubh - thanks so much for all that, it was really helpful!

I've got what is possibly a really silly question - when organising your police checks, do you recall whether or not children have to go through them? I'm thinking they would surely have to get fingerprinted? Or not... (Sorry, I havent read about it yet..)

And when you had to provide details of your relationship (we too will have been married less than two years, come interview), do you think the obvious one for us, that we have two children, will be pretty conclusive, or would you take the sorts of things you two did??

thanks again:)
 
TamaraM said:
ancatdubh - thanks so much for all that, it was really helpful!

I've got what is possibly a really silly question - when organising your police checks, do you recall whether or not children have to go through them? I'm thinking they would surely have to get fingerprinted? Or not... (Sorry, I havent read about it yet..)

And when you had to provide details of your relationship (we too will have been married less than two years, come interview), do you think the obvious one for us, that we have two children, will be pretty conclusive, or would you take the sorts of things you two did??

thanks again:)
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Hi Tamara,

I have in my mind that you only need a police cert if you're over 16 but im not 100% on that.. so better double check.
Obviously having kids is good evidence of relationship, and their birth certs would show you both as parents? The sydney consulate letter didnt ask to bring any relationship proof which is why we didnt but they ask for it in the interview.. so i guess to save time best to take some with you.. any documents like joint bank account if you have one, electricity bills in both names etc. the guy who interviewed us was very vague as to what would convince him of our relationship, so we just sent everything we could find :)

this is what sydney asks in the way of documents:


CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
LEVEL 59 MLC CENTRE 19-29 MARTIN PLACE SYDNEY NSW 2000
61-2-9373-9200 sydney.usconsulate.gov/sydney


PLEASE FOLLOW THIS CHECKLIST SPECIFICALLY FOR SYDNEY.
DO NOT FOLLOW KCC’S CHECKLIST.


Prepare the documents below as it is listed. Place photocopies directly beneath the original documents. DO NOT PLACE ORIGINALS IN ONE PILE AND THE COPIES IN ANOTHER. You are to present your appointment letter to the Visa Clerk upon your arrival to the immigrant visa unit at the U.S. Consulate General, Sydney. The documents must be out of envelopes or sleeves.

For Families: the spouse and children’s documents must be separated and put together in their own individual piles.

1. One recent photograph. It must be recent & not the same used for your entry application. Please refer to instructions on Page 2.
2. Valid passport and photocopy of its biographic page.
3. Original education or original employment records and one photocopy each only of the principal applicant and not of the accompanying family members.
**If you do not meet the minimum Year 12 high school education requirement, please refer to website http://online.onetcenter.org/ to determine your eligibility under your work experience. Print out a copy and bring to your interview with a summary of your day to day job duties.
4. Original Birth Certificate, original English translation, if applicable and one photocopy of each.
5. For minor children immigrating with one parent: Original court order verifying sole custody to the immigrating parent or a signed and dated affidavit from the child’s other parent advising of his/her knowledge and consent for the child to live in the United States which should include a copy of a photo ID of that parent, or a death certificate of the other parent. Submit original and one photocopy.
6. Original Adoption decree or evidence of name change when applicable, original English translation, if applicable & one photocopy of each.
7. Original Divorce or Death certificate, original English translation if applicable & one copy each.
8. Original Marriage certificate, original English translation if applicable & one photocopy of each.
9. Original Australian police certificate & original police certificates of other countries if applicable, original English translation if applicable & one photocopy of each. To obtain instructions of police certificates from other countries, please refer to website: http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/reciprocity/reciprocity_3272.html Click on the alphabet of the country and scroll down to Police Records.
10. Original Court Records if applicable, original English translation if applicable & one photocopy each, together with one original and photocopy of the statute for which you were convicted.
11. Original Military Record if applicable, original English translation if applicable & one photocopy of each.
12. Medical results.
13. All expired passports
14. Old/Expired/Invalid Alien Registration Card and Re-entry Permit if applicable.
15. Fee: USD$775.00 per visa applicant to be paid by credit card or a Bank Check
made payable to the U.S. Consulate General, Sydney.
16. One 3kg self-addressed Express Post envelope, which will be used to mail you your visa.

IF THE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT IN ORDER YOU WILL BE ASKED TO TAKE A SEAT TO REORGANISE. YOUR CASE WILL THEN BE PLACED AT THE END OF THE QUEUE.

Format for photographs:
• Frame subject with full face, front view, eyes open
• Make sure photo presents full head from top of hair to bottom of chin; height of head should measure 1 inch to 1-3/8 inches (25 mm to 35 mm)
• Center head within frame (see sketch below)
• Make sure eye height is between 1-1/8 inches to 1-3/8 inches (28 mm and 35 mm) from bottom of photo
• Position subject and lighting so that there are no distracting shadows on the face or background
• Encourage subject to have a natural expression
 
Thanks again ancatdubh! The more information you read, the more prepared/organised you feel, and it helps it all seem a little bit less daunting...did you read/use this forum when you were going through the whole process??

Did they send you that list with your second NL or did they direct you to the Sydney Consulate website to download it? Jumping ahead a bit here, but what exactly is in the second NL?? Do they send it the moment you become current? I'm thinking that from your signature?

Last question for now, (promise!) but I'm a little worried about the inclusion of "all expired passports"....do people generally always have them?? I wonder what to do if you don't...
 
TamaraM said:
Thanks again ancatdubh! The more information you read, the more prepared/organised you feel, and it helps it all seem a little bit less daunting...did you read/use this forum when you were going through the whole process??

Did they send you that list with your second NL or did they direct you to the Sydney Consulate website to download it? Jumping ahead a bit here, but what exactly is in the second NL?? Do they send it the moment you become current? I'm thinking that from your signature?

Last question for now, (promise!) but I'm a little worried about the inclusion of "all expired passports"....do people generally always have them?? I wonder what to do if you don't...
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Hey TamaraM,
I joined the forum in January, so a few months before the interview but there was no Australian specific thread back then :)

The 2nd NL is sent from KCC but it took over a month to get to us. We already knew our number was current from the visa bulletin.. and when we hadn't received the NL 2 weeks after the bulletin showed we were current, we emailed the sydney consulate and they emailed those documents above (police cert and documents to take) and confirmed the interview date.
The 2nd NL basically has the same instruction letter as the first and just tells your your interview date. So the email from the consulate was a lot more informative.

Re: expired passports - this was also an issue for us as we've moved all around the world and had no idea where our old ones were. I only had my previous one before name change and neither me or my husband had ones from our childhood etc.. no questions were asked about this and nothing at all was mentioned so I dont think it's too critical if you can't find them.
 
Beech1814 said:
Dont give up hope leahsmg.... it's not July 1 yet :) Where abouts are you located in OC?
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Hi Beech1814 - I'm back online again after a few days break!

In answer to your question I'm from Perth, Western Australia. Still no luck for me yet.
 
No need to worry.....hopefully you will win this year. One of my friend attempted 6 times, in the last attempt he got selected. All the best!
 
Friends,

I have a few questions:
a) on the dsp-122 form page 1 - Can I select both high school diploma & Vocational school - as I have both
b) on the ds-230 where it asks about previous entry and the question is "location" is that asking for the airport that you flew into when you arrived? eg. LAX or SFR or NYC ?

thanks
 
Hi All

I am in Sydney and I received my notification letter 7XX. I have sent off paperwork back to Kentucky. I am not sure what happens next!!!
 
Wait until later this year then organise your police/medical checks. Your number should be up about Janurary I say. I'm a 66* and I'm not doing my police or medical until October as they only last 6 months. A few weeks before your appointment is due you will get a 2nd letter with your appointment time and date, this comes very close to the actual appointment date sometimes so keep an eye on the Visa Bulletin (google it, it's the first result, the site wont let me post the link due to my low post count) to see if you're number is going to be current the following month, if it is and you don't have your 2nd letter yet email/call the embassy.
 
Hi

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to introduce myself - an Australian and living in the USA for the past fours years on an e3, but desperately hoping for a greencard. This is the second time I've applied and I'm praying I'm selected. I was surprised to see this thread - didn't really think that many Aussies wanted to move to the USA. I'd love to hear your motivations for moving here...

Eva
 
Hey guys,

I'm a 2011 DV winner based in London at the moment. Trying to figure out what I'll need for my interview if I get one.

So far I've been collecting:

Birth certificate
VCE certificate
Statement of employment from past employee (Telstra - don't hate me for it)
Statement of employment from current employee

When I get my interview I'll request:
Aus Police check (through AFP)
UK Police check

Am I missing anything? What are the chances of getting the interview after the first notification and submitting your forms to KCC?

As for the medical. I know that I've had most of those vaccinations, but that was back in Australia and it's probably going to be difficult for me to get my medical records from my GP. Should I just pay for all the vaccinations that I need over here when I get my medical done?

Also, does anyone have any stories about how their move went? I'm hoping to move to New York. Is it hard to find employment/accommodation there? Where do you stay when you first get there is you don't know anyone there? Is there an organisation similar to those in London (First Contact, Britbound etc) that help people get started in the States?
 
Hi guys , firstly congrats on everyone who has succeeded with their lottery but I have a few questions. I have no special skill , no family in the US so the only way I can get there (besides flying to mexico and running across the dessert and possibly getting shot) is by the Greencard lottery.

1. Should I apply at the next lottery even though I won't be ready for 5 years or so?
2. How much funds do you have to have if you won the lottery to be a ideal candidate?
3. How long does it take after you have won the lottery?
4. What are the chances of actually winning the lottery?
5. I realise you need a criminal history check if you get to the interview stage and I realise that you have to show you are vaccinated against diseases and do not have any HIV etc. But what about medical records , do you have to take copies of EVERYTHING from when you were born from medicare in?? If so what about if you have history of depression and possible drug use ?
6. Also is working as a Security guard FT with reasonable work history and finishing my year 12 hsc good enough for the requirements? Also have few other 6 months tafe certificates etc.

Thanks guys.
 
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Hey Guys

My partner won the 2011 dv lottery for the green card. She applied as being single which is true because we
are not officially married although we have been living together for 12 years and have a 11 year son. She did not include my name, however she included our son's name in the original application.

she will be sending her papers off to KCC for the next stage soon. we have decided to get marry now in other to include my details in the forms before sending off to KCC. My question is , will this create a problem when it gets to interview stage in sydney. Also, will it be necessary to use a US lawyer now to prepare the papers to be sent to KCC. The legal fees for this is quite expensive. Any Advice will be appreciated.

Thanks
 
corey
Hey Guys

My partner won the 2011 dv lottery for the green card. She applied as being single which is true because we
are not officially married although we have been living together for 12 years and have a 11 year son. She did not include my name, however she included our son's name in the original application.

she will be sending her papers off to KCC for the next stage soon. we have decided to get marry now in other to include my details in the forms before sending off to KCC. My question is , will this create a problem when it gets to interview stage in sydney. Also, will it be necessary to use a US lawyer now to prepare the papers to be sent to KCC. The legal fees for this is quite expensive. Any Advice will be appreciated.

Thanks
 
Corey, from how you described your partner's case there is no need to get a lawyer. If you get married now before sending the forms to KCC make sure to include a copy of the marriage cert as well. From what you described you should have no problem convincing them at the interview that your marriage is real but you should try to get evidence of your life together just in case.
Check around in the threads, a LOT of people have been through this and succeeded.
Good Luck!
 
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