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DV 2015 Oceania winners

Wow, six out of 27 OC selectees on this thread are current for October! The 2014 selectees here tended to be in the high range. I wonder if there's a reason behind the difference or whether we're just seeing randomness in action.
 
All I know is that the October VB has given me a warm fuzzy feeling.

To quote the great philosopher, Kath Day-Night, I can feel it in my waters.
 
Thanks for updating your list Emily. I'm looking forward next months bulletin, there is a possibility of our Interview in Dec based on all the previous years stats.
 
tonis said:
Hi CC1, firstly congrats, secondly with a number like OCxxx134 you will be interviewed in October as the Bulletin numbers for October are <400. Best you get your paperwork in order! With regard to your next question, I'm sure someone else can help with that.
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Thanks for the info, very very helpful, I have most of the paperwork organised, NZ police clearance sent off, we have been living in Qld and NSW for the past 20 years so I think I also need to apply for police clearances for both states also, Is that correct? One other question, the original photos of myself, my husband and daughter I scanned through with application have been accidentally thrown out, do I just get new ones taken at Camera House, does it matter if they are not the same photo?
 
CC1 said:
Thanks for the info, very very helpful, I have most of the paperwork organised, NZ police clearance sent off, we have been living in Qld and NSW for the past 20 years so I think I also need to apply for police clearances for both states also, Is that correct? One other question, the original photos of myself, my husband and daughter I scanned through with application have been accidentally thrown out, do I just get new ones taken at Camera House, does it matter if they are not the same photo?
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Please ensure you read all instructions on the dvselectee website, including following links where necessary. The photo requirements state they must not be older than 6 months. Maybe you want to re-read it all to ensure you haven't missed any other instructions...including the number of photos.
 
OMG, We've just received our 2NL. Our interview will be in Auckland on 2 October, 8.20am! I had asked to be interviewed in Sydney.....what to do...what to do....change the interviewing office or just fly to NZ. Wouldn't be so bad if we lived on the east coast.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Please ensure you read all instructions on the dvselectee website, including following links where necessary. The photo requirements state they must not be older than 6 months. Maybe you want to re-read it all to ensure you haven't missed any other instructions...including the number of photos.
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I did read through all the instructions but nowhere does it state anything about the photos you take to the interview in Sydney having to be or not be the same photo that you submitted originally, hope that makes sense, can anybody else shead any light on this one?
 
Got our interview dates tonight-end Oct in Sydney, good luck everyone, tonis I would fly to NZ as to not muck them around but maybe ring them and explain what has happened? Good luck with your interview:)
 
tonis said:
OMG, We've just received our 2NL. Our interview will be in Auckland on 2 October, 8.20am! I had asked to be interviewed in Sydney.....what to do...what to do....change the interviewing office or just fly to NZ. Wouldn't be so bad if we lived on the east coast.
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Congrats on your interview:) We got ours tonight too, end Oct in Sydney:) Ring them and see what happened maybe?
 
tonis said:
OMG, We've just received our 2NL. Our interview will be in Auckland on 2 October, 8.20am! I had asked to be interviewed in Sydney.....what to do...what to do....change the interviewing office or just fly to NZ. Wouldn't be so bad if we lived on the east coast.
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Well great news they are sending the emails, but Auckland?? That is new for DV2015 I think. It used to be Sydney (and always Tuesday mornings). I would check that if I were you before you book travel.
 
CC1 said:
I did read through all the instructions but nowhere does it state anything about the photos you take to the interview in Sydney having to be or not be the same photo that you submitted originally, hope that makes sense, can anybody else shead any light on this one?
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It doesn't have to be the same photo - just a photo of the same person.

Sometimes you can assume that what the instructions don't say is important too.... :)
 
CC1 said:
I did read through all the instructions but nowhere does it state anything about the photos you take to the interview in Sydney having to be or not be the same photo that you submitted originally, hope that makes sense, can anybody else shead any light on this one?
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I don't know about Sydney. If you follow the link from your notification letter to the dvselectee site, there is a link to the photo specs there and they specify 6 months along with all the technical aspects of the photos.
 
Britsimon said:
Well great news they are sending the emails, but Auckland?? That is new for DV2015 I think. It used to be Sydney (and always Tuesday mornings). I would check that if I were you before you book travel.
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I think it is my fault as on the DS260 it shows the present address listed as Bunbury, Western Australia, 6230, New Zealand, instead of Australia. I must have missed the error before submitting. I think I will ring them to check anyway, because we will need our passports to fly back to Australia. We would probably stay there a week after the interview but that might be cutting it fine!
 
tonis said:
I think it is my fault as on the DS260 it shows the present address listed as Bunbury, Western Australia, 6230, New Zealand, instead of Australia. I must have missed the error before submitting. I think I will ring them to check anyway, because we will need our passports to fly back to Australia. We would probably stay there a week after the interview but that might be cutting it fine!
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Streuth!
 
You said it Simon! I'll ring the Auckland Consulate on Monday and check to see how long they will have our passports. Might just mean a longer holiday!
 
Toni, you will also need to do your medical there in NZ! - so check the panel doctors and see how close to the interview you can do that and see if they let you carry the medical or whether they insist on sending the medical to the embassy.
 
I just received notification to check my Entry Status Request. My interview is scheduled for 8:00am on 21 October in Sydney. Wow, this is getting exciting now!

P.S - When I tried logging in to check the notification on the DV Lottery Site on my iPad, it said I was not selected for further processing this year. I had a mini panic attack and tried logging in on my laptop and the same msg came up. Third time logging in was successful and it had my interview date. Not sure why there were errors but just letting you all know in case it happens to you as well.
 
Britsimon said:
Toni, thinking about it, you might even want to call KCC and ask if they can switch you to Sydney.....
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Simon, I just called the KCC and I will need to contact the Auckland and Sydney embassy to see if we can do our medical's in Australia. We have them booked for next Thursday, so will need to get the sorted first thing Monday morning :)
 
tonis said:
Simon, I just called the KCC and I will need to contact the Auckland and Sydney embassy to see if we can do our medical's in Australia. We have them booked for next Thursday, so will need to get the sorted first thing Monday morning :)
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OK, That decision is more for Auckland than Sydney....
 
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