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DV 2015 Oceania winners

Britsimon said:
OK - please read my post above. Re your case being delayed - they have probably failed to include you in the Sydney interviews because you were originally on AOS. track. It is worth you while giving them a call and being persistent. You need to confirm a) that that have processed your form completely (they should have done that by now for sure) and b) that they are including you in SYD interviews tin this batch (i.e. this week and next). I suggest you call tomorrow - they are in Eastern time zone so this time of day is already too late.
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I called the KCC last week and wasn't able to get much information from her. She was polite and told me that they have all the required information but that I had missed out on the January interview allocations. She said to call back in February to find out more. She implied that my DS260 coming in a little later at June 25 might have caused part of the delay but I'm also sure that changing my post in November would not have helped. Still hoping I might receive an interview time before mid feb as my CN is well and truly 'live' and I have everything ready to go.
 
Approved...WOO HOO!!! So happy it's over with!! It all went very smoothly and our CO was so friendly which helped ease the nerves. We were a little over excited this morning and got there before the security so we had to go back downstairs and walk around for a bit!
The actual interview was a breeze and felt more like a conversation. He asked us where in the US we plan to live...California,which countries we've previously lived,if we've ever been
arrested and how long we've been married.
Will fly to Hawaii in a few months to activate then move for good around September. It's all so surreal and hasn't fully sunk in yet. Now for the fun part of telling everyone!!
SuicideBlond was walking in just as we were leaving so got to say a very quick hi!! I hope her process was just as smooth as ours!!
Our mimosas will have to wait until lunch...had to take our daughter back to hotel for a nap.
Thank You to everyone on here for all the great info,it has helped us so much along the way :D:D:D
 
CCHessie said:
Approved...WOO HOO!!! So happy it's over with!! It all went very smoothly and our CO was so friendly which helped ease the nerves. We were a little over excited this morning and got there before the security so we had to go back downstairs and walk around for a bit!
The actual interview was a breeze and felt more like a conversation. He asked us where in the US we plan to live...California,which countries we've previously lived,if we've ever been
arrested and how long we've been married.
Will fly to Hawaii in a few months to activate then move for good around September. It's all so surreal and hasn't fully sunk in yet. Now for the fun part of telling everyone!!
SuicideBlond was walking in just as we were leaving so got to say a very quick hi!! I hope her process was just as smooth as ours!!
Our mimosas will have to wait until lunch...had to take our daughter back to hotel for a nap.
Thank You to everyone on here for all the great info,it has helped us so much along the way :D:D:D
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Nice!
 
Kiel said:
I called the KCC last week and wasn't able to get much information from her. She was polite and told me that they have all the required information but that I had missed out on the January interview allocations. She said to call back in February to find out more. She implied that my DS260 coming in a little later at June 25 might have caused part of the delay but I'm also sure that changing my post in November would not have helped. Still hoping I might receive an interview time before mid feb as my CN is well and truly 'live' and I have everything ready to go.
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They are sending out 2NLs for March interviews in the next week or so. Once it goes beyond about 2 weeks from now, you will be looking at an April interview.
 
Britsimon said:
Ahhhh thank you - then yes - the 2NL if different....

Monterey (dead giveaway) - when you mention visa adjustment change - the AOS version of the 2NL says something like "thanks for letting us know of your intention to adjust status blah blah". The AOS 2NL is not dependent on when you are current - but does I believe signify your forms are processed.

If you are current (or announced as going to be current) you can already submit your I485 - make sure you get on the AOS thread for full details.
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Thanks Britsimon and @EmilyW !
yes, my case number is 5xx and I'm doing AOS. so does that mean i do not need to submit a 2NL for my AOS package since i never received one?!
I have already paid for the DV fee and am ready to submit my i-485!
 
CBDK said:
Just logged in to see so much good news!
Congrats @CCHessie and @SuicideBlonde on approval and hooray to @Deb7a for going current.
This process can drag and produce lows but it's days like today that fuel a wave of excitement! :)
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Bingo! @Deb7a is another of our 'work experience' DV-ers so she, like @OC_EMS, will be fighting hard for that visa.

That said, knowing @Deb7a, I can imagine she will go in fully prepared and ready for any question!
 
EmilyW said:
Has something changed with regards to police certificates. I could have SWORN that previous advice was that you go through your state police to get the federal check.

Now the official advice is to go direct to the federal check? At least it's clearer at any rate, particularly about whether to get name or finger print check (name check is now confirmed to be ok).

http://travel.state.gov/content/vis...ntry/AS.html#policecertificatesallaustralia-4
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oh crap that is new! I got mine through the Victoria police, I better check wtih the Consulate before my interview next month to make sure it will be ok
 
kiwi in monterey said:
Thanks Britsimon and @EmilyW !
yes, my case number is 5xx and I'm doing AOS. so does that mean i do not need to submit a 2NL for my AOS package since i never received one?!
I have already paid for the DV fee and am ready to submit my i-485!
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Didn't you say you got something from KCC?

Get on over to the AoS thread - you need MOM!
 
EmilyW said:
Bingo! @Deb7a is another of our 'work experience' DV-ers so she, like @OC_EMS, will be fighting hard for that visa.

That said, knowing @Deb7a, I can imagine she will go in fully prepared and ready for any question!
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Thanks Emily and CBDK. I will go as prepared as I can be and hope for the best. I will have everything crossed so I will be walking funny.
And Congrats Hessie, I didn't mention that earlier!
 
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