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DV 2015 Oceania winners

Pranish said:
I got this number: 2015OC000011xx from the confirmation page I saved after submitting the Ds260 which is also on the selection letter ("You have been randomly selected for further processing...) - The Bar code number. This number is also clearly stated when I checked our entry on ceac.state.gov/ceac/ website...

Whats your prediction/understanding on this now?...pphhheeewwww my bloody work ID card number is 001775..... lol
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haha, what an awesome turn of events! Happy for you mate :)
 
nzangeleyes said:
Hi all,

I am desperately trying to contact the Sydney consulate in an attempt to reschedule my interview date which is set for the 9th of December. My first email requesting the change received this response on the 27th of October:

A confirmation email will be sent to your shortly regarding your visa
interview. At that time you can advise that you wish to postpone the
appointment. Please also be aware, generally we cannot schedule interview
appointments more than 4 weeks in advance of an interview date.

Since then I have sent numerous emails trying to find out the status of the reschedule but have heard nothing back. I know that their contact email recently changed from SydneyIV@state.gov to support-australia@ustraveldocs.com

Does any one have any experience or useful information when it comes to contacting the Sydney consulate?
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I have had great responses from SydneyIV@state.gov One was the same day.
Last one was 27th OCT I dont think they have changed their address. The 2 separate email address's deal with separate queries.
Personally I wouldnt risk changing the interview date at this stage or ever really but thats just me.
 
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Just a quick Q for those who have had their interview.
Has anyone had any of their documents other than the passport retained by the CO at the interview, if so were they returned with the pasport/visa or permanently retained?
Cheers!
 
OC_EMS said:
I have had great responses from SydneyIV@state.gov One was the same day.
Last one was 27th OCT I dont think they have changed their address. The 2 separate email address's deal with separate queries.
Personally I wouldnt risk changing the interview date at this stage or ever really but thats just me.
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Thanks for your thoughts on that OC_EMS.. Here is the response I get from email sent to sydneyIV@state.gov

AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED MESSAGE

DO NOT REPLY

This email address closed on November 1, 2014. The new email address
for inquiries regarding visas to the United States is
support-australia@ustraveldocs.com
<mailto:support-australia@ustraveldocs.com> . Please re-send your
message to that address.

They must have system or process changes going on at the moment. When you do send an email to support-australia@ustraveldoc.com they automated email returns and provides a case number as well as a website and login for tracking your case.

Interesting = )
 
Pranish said:
Hi All,

An update to my posts earlier.... A slight change in my Case number... I just checked the site where you submit your DS260 and noticed that our case number is 2015OC000011xx .... Now where are my possibilities of an interview according to your prediction or understanding?
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This is really good news! Congrats and good luck!
 
OC_EMS said:
Just a quick Q for those who have had their interview.
Has anyone had any of their documents other than the passport retained by the CO at the interview, if so were they returned with the pasport/visa or permanently retained?
Cheers!
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Nope just the passport everything else was returned.
 
SuicideBlonde said:
We were the same re: wedding and didn't submit till July.
If you're not processed yet you may be a Feb interview instead of Jan.
Such a guessing game- all we can do is wait!
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Yeah it can be a little frustrating. We are in a position where we want to move interstate but are holding off until we get an answer on the green card. Don't want to waste money on a move if we got to do it all again. I know people say don't depend on it, and don't stop your life because of it, but unfortunately thats what he had to do. Once we know for sure either way we can start planing our future and family. :)
heres hoping, I thought with such a low case number we would of been interviewed in November, but its all a learning experience. Its not something we do every year.

Ill give them another call on Monday, by then its after the 15th so there should be some more interview dates released hopefully
 
ozimattskey said:
I guess as long as you dont over think your answers in the interview youll be fine.
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Hi there,

I got selected for further processing and my number is around OCxxxxxxx16xx. I was wondering what your number was as you have already had the interview and received your visa! congrats, I am very jealous.

I am also wondering, when you get emailed about your interview- does the email state to log back into the status check area where you first checked that you got selected for further processing, or do all the details come in the email?

Also, when I first entered the lottery, I used a different email to what I put on my 260 form- so I was wondering if anyone knows whether they email from the 260 or the original lottery entry email?

Ta!
 
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Hershal said:
Yeah it can be a little frustrating. We are in a position where we want to move interstate but are holding off until we get an answer on the green card. Don't want to waste money on a move if we got to do it all again. I know people say don't depend on it, and don't stop your life because of it, but unfortunately thats what he had to do. Once we know for sure either way we can start planing our future and family. :)
heres hoping, I thought with such a low case number we would of been interviewed in November, but its all a learning experience. Its not something we do every year.

Ill give them another call on Monday, by then its after the 15th so there should be some more interview dates released hopefully
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I would say that with a low case number you're pretty much guaranteed to get approved unless there's something you're worried about -such as relying on work experience etc. that's how we are viewing it. There's no reason we won't get approved so we are living day to day as if we WILL be moving early next year and just need our interview date so we know exactly when that will be. Maybe it's being a bit assumptive, but I feel it's safe for is to depend on it/plan as if it's 100% happening!
 
PetaLT said:
Hi there,

I got selected for further processing and my number is around OCxxxxxxx16xx. I was wondering what your number was as you have already had the interview and received your visa! congrats, I am very jealous.

I am also wondering, when you get emailed about your interview- does the email state to log back into the status check area where you first checked that you got selected for further processing, or do all the details come in the email?

Also, when I first entered the lottery, I used a different email to what I put on my 260 form- so I was wondering if anyone knows whether they email from the 260 or the original lottery entry email?

Ta!
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Hi Peta, @EmilyW has put together a nifty spreadsheet with ALL the Oceania people on this thread with their case numbers and where their case is at. You can find it here and in her signature block: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d6ykv9wrhiiz43z/AAD-60a_CXKBeC2UZnGewp1ga?dl=0. I'm sure she will add you to the list when she gets a chance.

I'm not actually sure, but I think the 2NL will go to the email you put on your original application, but perhaps someone else on here knows the actual answer. When you get the email, it will ask you to log back in to check your status (where you first checked if you were selected) and your selection letter is replaced with a 2NL which give you your interview time and date! You can also log into this at any time to check even if you don't get the email first for whatever reason.

With a case number like yours, it looks like it might be borderline as to whether you make it into selection this year. Keep an eye on the visa bulletin and fingers crossed for you!

P.S. I recommend reading this thread from the beginning (if you have time) as it's invaluable for all the information and experiences throughout the process from submitted the DS260 all the way through to people getting their green card.
 
PetaLT said:
Hi there,

I got selected for further processing and my number is around OCxxxxxxx16xx. I was wondering what your number was as you have already had the interview and received your visa! congrats, I am very jealous.

I am also wondering, when you get emailed about your interview- does the email state to log back into the status check area where you first checked that you got selected for further processing, or do all the details come in the email?

Also, when I first entered the lottery, I used a different email to what I put on my 260 form- so I was wondering if anyone knows whether they email from the 260 or the original lottery entry email?

Ta!
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Fingers croosed for you Peta with a number like yours its going to be touch and go. If you have anymore questions for a soon to be greencard holder please dont hesitate to ask ;)
 
Essey said:
Hi Peta, @EmilyW has put together a nifty spreadsheet with ALL the Oceania people on this thread with their case numbers and where their case is at. You can find it here and in her signature block: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/d6ykv9wrhiiz43z/AAD-60a_CXKBeC2UZnGewp1ga?dl=0. I'm sure she will add you to the list when she gets a chance.

I'm not actually sure, but I think the 2NL will go to the email you put on your original application, but perhaps someone else on here knows the actual answer. When you get the email, it will ask you to log back in to check your status (where you first checked if you were selected) and your selection letter is replaced with a 2NL which give you your interview time and date! You can also log into this at any time to check even if you don't get the email first for whatever reason.

With a case number like yours, it looks like it might be borderline as to whether you make it into selection this year. Keep an eye on the visa bulletin and fingers crossed for you!

P.S. I recommend reading this thread from the beginning (if you have time) as it's invaluable for all the information and experiences throughout the process from submitted the DS260 all the way through to people getting their green card.
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So helpful! thank you , guys!

I am positive about this!
 
Mine doesn't go back to 2002 though so I will update it.

Edited to add: all updated now.
 
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