DV 2015 Oceania winners

[AussieGemma]

Haha that's because we are just so friendly!! Have a great holiday

 

[OC_EMS]

I'm getting my australian police check now for hopefully a december interview as we are going away till mid November and don't want to risk if in case it takes a while to come through!

Received mine from QLD in I think just under 2 weeks Blondie. I requested that it be sent to my physical address and then will take to interview. They say it can be sent directly to the consulate but I didnt want to risk it going astray. I trust me more than them. Also I need it for my work.

 

[OC_EMS]

I got mine in September in anticipation of a November interview (now December). I'm wondering whether I should get another one when I get my 2NL but surely 3 months will still be ok? What are people's thoughts, should I get a new one?

Aus are valid for 12 months for sure.

 

[OC_EMS]

Haha that's because we are just so friendly!! Have a great holiday

Thanks Gem, sadly the Aussies Ive encountered appear to be loud, drunk and rude its seems like Bali is a green light for shitty behavior although Im sure they arent all that way. Its a lovely culture here and the Balinese seem very gentle and accommodating.
Cant wait to get out and explore. Today i spent 5 hours in a dentist chair. Tomorrow the same then a reprieve for a couple of days. Traveling by myself so it is interesting. The traffic is hilarious. No rules........ no speed limit. I saw mum, dad and a baby on a scooter tonight........no helmets!
Traffic is total organized caos if there is such a thing. To cross a road its head down,arse up, a quick prayer and hope like hell you make it across.

 

[OC_EMS]

Please excuse my dementia but how do I access the list Emily has done up with dates etc. Ill blame it on the Valium for now

 

[Kiwione]

Please excuse my dementia but how do I access the list Emily has done up with dates etc. Ill blame it on the Valium for now

Copy the link from Emily's signature into the browser address bar and you'll be away. Although if you're using the mobile app you may not be able to see her signature which is the problem I'm having.

 

[ozimattskey]

Hi All, just an FYI for anyoen who cares. I had my medical done last thursday in Sydney and took 2.5 hrs. It was quick and easy. Definetely get the vaccines and immune tests done beforehand. They sent my results directly to the US consulate and I'll call the docs this week to make sure they sent them off. I have my interview in less than 2 weeks now, getting pumped to get it all done as the medical was my only concern and it was pain free, unless you dont like needles.

 

[Kiwione]

Hi All, just an FYI for anyoen who cares. I had my medical done last thursday in Sydney and took 2.5 hrs. It was quick and easy. Definetely get the vaccines and immune tests done beforehand. They sent my results directly to the US consulate and I'll call the docs this week to make sure they sent them off. I have my interview in less than 2 weeks now, getting pumped to get it all done as the medical was my only concern and it was pain free, unless you dont like needles.

2.5 hours is quick???

 

[ozimattskey]

2.5 hours is quick???

Yeah they say 2-3 hrs is normal. I had to leave the docs and go get a chest x ray and lucky the wait wasnt too long.

 

[OC_EMS]

Hi All, just an FYI for anyoen who cares. I had my medical done last thursday in Sydney and took 2.5 hrs. It was quick and easy. Definetely get the vaccines and immune tests done beforehand. They sent my results directly to the US consulate and I'll call the docs this week to make sure they sent them off. I have my interview in less than 2 weeks now, getting pumped to get it all done as the medical was my only concern and it was pain free, unless you dont like needles.

Thanks for sharing Matt, we all care Im sure Infact I was just thinking about you last night and double checked when your interview was. OOOOOOOOOeeeeeeeee shes gettin close
Interesting you say to get vaccines and immune tests done prior. Is that due to cost alone?

 

[ozimattskey]

Thanks for sharing Matt, we all care Im sure Infact I was just thinking about you last night and double checked when your interview was. OOOOOOOOOeeeeeeeee shes gettin close
Interesting you say to get vaccines and immune tests done prior. Is that due to cost alone?

Yeah its very close, just snuck up on me. I probably wont eb heading over to NYC till April but still very excited to get into that interview and see what all the fuss is about. I would get the vaccines and immune tests done prior as itll just save a bit of time on the day. I'm not sure if its cheaper, I got mine done at a medical centre and the cost wasnt too bad.

 

[tonis]

Yeah its very close, just snuck up on me. I probably wont eb heading over to NYC till April but still very excited to get into that interview and see what all the fuss is about. I would get the vaccines and immune tests done prior as itll just save a bit of time on the day. I'm not sure if its cheaper, I got mine done at a medical centre and the cost wasnt too bad.

Enjoy the moment, it's a surreal experience. I fealt a huge sense of relief after the interview. To be honest the interview itself was very relaxed and the CO mainly focussed on getting our fingerprints and declaration recorded.

 

[Britsimon]

Enjoy the moment, it's a surreal experience. I fealt a huge sense of relief after the interview. To be honest the interview itself was very relaxed and the CO mainly focussed on getting our fingerprints and declaration recorded.

I meant to ask (and maybe I did) - did you question the CO whether hubby would have "passed" on his win?

 

[EmilyW]

Sorry to bump this question but I would appreciate advice on whether I should get husband's UK police check redone given it was with his previous passport number.

 

[ozimattskey]

Enjoy the moment, it's a surreal experience. I fealt a huge sense of relief after the interview. To be honest the interview itself was very relaxed and the CO mainly focussed on getting our fingerprints and declaration recorded.

Awesome cant wait. Ill share my experience and hopefully I wont stuff up

 

[Britsimon]

Sorry to bump this question but I would appreciate advice on whether I should get husband's UK police check redone given it was with his previous passport number.

UK checks will not be specific to a passport number (since you might not have a passport at all) - so I would say no.

 

[EmilyW]

Brilliant, thanks Simon.

 

[nzangeleyes]

Yeah its very close, just snuck up on me. I probably wont eb heading over to NYC till April but still very excited to get into that interview and see what all the fuss is about. I would get the vaccines and immune tests done prior as itll just save a bit of time on the day. I'm not sure if its cheaper, I got mine done at a medical centre and the cost wasnt too bad.

Hey Matt,

You wouldn't have a list of the vaccines that your medical examiner required? I would like to follow your recommendation and have them done beforehand.

There is a list on the US travel website http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/vaccinations.html but am almost certain that not all of them are required for Australians/NZers.

Thanks = )

 

[ozimattskey]

Hey Matt,

You wouldn't have a list of the vaccines that your medical examiner required? I would like to follow your recommendation and have them done beforehand.

There is a list on the US travel website http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/vaccinations.html but am almost certain that not all of them are required for Australians/NZers.

Thanks = )

No worries. Thsi si what the Sydney medical centre on George St asked me for:

4. Immunisation Records as per US Consulate website for specific age groups
Mainly
• DTP (Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis) – You need to be vaccinated unless you have a record showing you have been vaccinated within last 10 years.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) if born in 1957 or later (blood tests to check for immunity if no records available)
• Chicken Pox (Varicella) (Blood tests to check for immunity if no records available
• Flu Vaccine (for Medicals during 01 Apr to 31 Oct only)
If you are unable to show proof, or the test results are negative for immunity, you
may need to be vaccinated during the Visa Medical Examination visit and extra
costs will be incurred.

 

[nzangeleyes]

No worries. Thsi si what the Sydney medical centre on George St asked me for:

4. Immunisation Records as per US Consulate website for specific age groups
Mainly
• DTP (Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis) – You need to be vaccinated unless you have a record showing you have been vaccinated within last 10 years.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) if born in 1957 or later (blood tests to check for immunity if no records available)
• Chicken Pox (Varicella) (Blood tests to check for immunity if no records available
• Flu Vaccine (for Medicals during 01 Apr to 31 Oct only)
If you are unable to show proof, or the test results are negative for immunity, you
may need to be vaccinated during the Visa Medical Examination visit and extra
costs will be incurred.

Legend! thanks heaps Matt..

All the best = )