DV 2015 Oceania winners
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Hi!! I know this has probably been covered before, but how long before the interview should one schedule their medical? My interview is 28th August. I got my 2NL two days ago so I have to leave the states pretty soon to have my medical. Happy to leave very soon and have a few weeks in AU. Work is flexible so no issue there.. What would you guys suggest is a safe gap between the medical and interview?
Steph.
Steph.
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Yes indeed, the sealed medical envelope isn't like the yellow envelope one gets to hand in at the POE. As a matter of fact, some panel doctors may not even seal the envelope before handing it out to the petitioner to take along to their interview, but have you heard of the story about how curiosity killed the cat?
bronco89
New Member
Thanks Sm1smom and SusieQQQ
MattWatt
Active Member
I'd try to schedule it about a week before the interview (although some people get away with the day before the interview if they're flying into Sydney to have the medical and then the interview).
Around 1 week will allow you time for any follow-up corrections (catch up injections, etc), but still gives you near maximum validity for you POE trip.
Remember, you medical certificate has to be current (6 months) before your POE. So if you get your medical 1 month before your interview, that then only leaves you 5 months for POE.
kellie_jane
Member
Hi guys,
I'm having a bit of a stress attack- basically my hubby is quite dyslexic, and aside from not putting his middle name on the form, he's also got the dates wrong on one of his addresses. Ahhhh why didn't I check this before my form was locked??!!! We're sending off for police checks now, and the dates aren't going to exactly match what's on his form, do they compare the two? Anyone have any suggestions as to what I should do? I am the main applicant, but I really don't want to have to leave him behind and the petition for him Thanks in advance for your help x
I'm having a bit of a stress attack- basically my hubby is quite dyslexic, and aside from not putting his middle name on the form, he's also got the dates wrong on one of his addresses. Ahhhh why didn't I check this before my form was locked??!!! We're sending off for police checks now, and the dates aren't going to exactly match what's on his form, do they compare the two? Anyone have any suggestions as to what I should do? I am the main applicant, but I really don't want to have to leave him behind and the petition for him Thanks in advance for your help x
EmilyW
Well-Known Member
Ok, deep breaths @kellie_jane. This could all be nothing to worry about. 
The police check doesn't come back with the adresses. It just says whether there are any spent or unspent convictions. That's it.
Now, the middle name. Where was the error made. In the original eDV entry or on the DS260? If he ommitted it on the eDV but corrected it on the DS260, that should be fine. I was the derivative and missed a middle name on the original eDV but corrected it in the DS260 and it was not an issue. If he missed the middle name on the DS260, that will be resolved when the CO looks at his birth certificate. Shouldn't be an issue.
Re the addresses, this may not be an issue. As long as he listed the address, you have some flexibility on the dates. I know I guessed some of my dates, as did my husband (he moved houses each year during university) and we were all good. They want to know the addresses from a security perspective (i.e. they want to know if you spent two years in the depths of Afghanistan with the Taliban, because that will kick off additional security checks at KCC).
Don't stress. Easy for me to say and, when I was in your position before interview, I stressed like a mofo, but I think you're golden.
The police check doesn't come back with the adresses. It just says whether there are any spent or unspent convictions. That's it.
Now, the middle name. Where was the error made. In the original eDV entry or on the DS260? If he ommitted it on the eDV but corrected it on the DS260, that should be fine. I was the derivative and missed a middle name on the original eDV but corrected it in the DS260 and it was not an issue. If he missed the middle name on the DS260, that will be resolved when the CO looks at his birth certificate. Shouldn't be an issue.
Re the addresses, this may not be an issue. As long as he listed the address, you have some flexibility on the dates. I know I guessed some of my dates, as did my husband (he moved houses each year during university) and we were all good. They want to know the addresses from a security perspective (i.e. they want to know if you spent two years in the depths of Afghanistan with the Taliban, because that will kick off additional security checks at KCC).
Don't stress. Easy for me to say and, when I was in your position before interview, I stressed like a mofo, but I think you're golden.
kellie_jane
Member
Ok, deep breaths @kellie_jane. This could all be nothing to worry about.
The police check doesn't come back with the adresses. It just says whether there are any spent or unspent convictions. That's it.
Now, the middle name. Where was the error made. In the original eDV entry or on the DS260? If he ommitted it on the eDV but corrected it on the DS260, that should be fine. I was the derivative and missed a middle name on the original eDV but corrected it in the DS260 and it was not an issue. If he missed the middle name on the DS260, that will be resolved when the CO looks at his birth certificate. Shouldn't be an issue.
Re the addresses, this may not be an issue. As long as he listed the address, you have some flexibility on the dates. I know I guessed some of my dates, as did my husband (he moved houses each year during university) and we were all good. They want to know the addresses from a security perspective (i.e. they want to know if you spent two years in the depths of Afghanistan with the Taliban, because that will kick off additional security checks at KCC).
Don't stress. Easy for me to say and, when I was in your position before interview, I stressed like a mofo, but I think you're golden.
Ok yes deep breaths... Haha. Gawd. Thank you! That's settle my mind a bit. The mistake with his name is on the DS-260, but I did just read on an immigration lawyers website that mistakes can be rectified at the interview, as long as they're mentioned and in the end they have all the right information. Phew. And I have read you say before that the interview is the easy part, so I do think I should take a little chill pill. I think with the stress of my number not coming up (I'm mid 14xx) and then it unexpectedly (and happily!!) happening, I don't want something so small to mess things up. Thanks again, this forum has been so helpful already!!!
Lisa D
Member
Hi all. Ive been out of town for the last week but just came home to find my express post envelope on the kitchen bench with my approved VISA inside!
So excited. Cant believe its all happening! Planning on an activation trip in Oct/Nov but nothing set in stone yet as it will depend on work.
Then plan to make the final move mid next year. First stop San Diego as I have friends there.
Good luck to all those who have interviews coming up. Have a great weekend all x
So excited. Cant believe its all happening! Planning on an activation trip in Oct/Nov but nothing set in stone yet as it will depend on work.
Then plan to make the final move mid next year. First stop San Diego as I have friends there.
Good luck to all those who have interviews coming up. Have a great weekend all x
cj27
Member
Hi everybody!
I have finished my activation trip in LAX and it was very easy. After lining up with the first customs officer, he checked a few things and then escorted us to the desk where they process the paperwork. We were asked to take a seat and were called up about 5 mins later, the officer confirmed our postal address for the Green Card (which I needed to update). "Welcome to the United States"
We also visited the SSA office a week later to make sure the SSN had been processed and sent which after an hour wait we were advised that it was all done and posted out. However he could not confirm where the cards were sent. Does anyone know if the cards will be sent to the same updated address as the GC or on the original address on the DS260? it is strange that he could not tell me where it was sent...
Also, the immigration officer advised that the stamp in my passport is valid for one year and can use this or the plastic GC to enter the USA. If for some awful reason my physical GC is lost in the mail and I am not entering before my stamp expires, how do I get into the USA without the plastic GC? Can I visit the local consulate to get a new stamp or update it?
Thank you for your help
I have finished my activation trip in LAX and it was very easy. After lining up with the first customs officer, he checked a few things and then escorted us to the desk where they process the paperwork. We were asked to take a seat and were called up about 5 mins later, the officer confirmed our postal address for the Green Card (which I needed to update). "Welcome to the United States"
We also visited the SSA office a week later to make sure the SSN had been processed and sent which after an hour wait we were advised that it was all done and posted out. However he could not confirm where the cards were sent. Does anyone know if the cards will be sent to the same updated address as the GC or on the original address on the DS260? it is strange that he could not tell me where it was sent...
Also, the immigration officer advised that the stamp in my passport is valid for one year and can use this or the plastic GC to enter the USA. If for some awful reason my physical GC is lost in the mail and I am not entering before my stamp expires, how do I get into the USA without the plastic GC? Can I visit the local consulate to get a new stamp or update it?
Thank you for your help
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Hi everybody!
I have finished my activation trip in LAX and it was very easy. After lining up with the first customs officer, he checked a few things and then escorted us to the desk where they process the paperwork. We were asked to take a seat and were called up about 5 mins later, the officer confirmed our postal address for the Green Card (which I needed to update). "Welcome to the United States"
We also visited the SSA office a week later to make sure the SSN had been processed and sent which after an hour wait we were advised that it was all done and posted out. However he could not confirm where the cards were sent. Does anyone know if the cards will be sent to the same updated address as the GC or on the original address on the DS260? it is strange that he could not tell me where it was sent...
Also, the immigration officer advised that the stamp in my passport is valid for one year and can use this or the plastic GC to enter the USA. If for some awful reason my physical GC is lost in the mail and I am not entering before my stamp expires, how do I get into the USA without the plastic GC? Can I visit the local consulate to get a new stamp or update it?
Thank you for your help
- Since you updated your address at the POE, your SSN will be sent to the new address.
- Your visa upon endorsement at the POE has now become your GC, it's valid for one year. You simply present your passport with the currently endorsed visa on it should you need to use it in place of your plastic GC. You don't get a new visa or any other update.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
A year is plenty time to get your plastic green card. If it gets lost in the mail tell them so you can get a new one... you should be following your ELIS account to see when the card goes into production.
bkpmc
Registered Users (C)
Hi guys, I really do need an answer for this, I've just tried to book my medical here in Auckland, and the doctors have told me they can't book me until I receive some documents, they say the consulate will send me. Calling the consulate about this has been of no help. Does anyone know what they're talking about? My address they have listed on my 2nd NL is an old one, so if they are posting me, I may not receive it in time.
Aucklander
Member
Hi ,
That's an Auckland only thing. You will be receiving a pack in your mail which will explain everything. Once you receive that pack you can book the medical. I had the same issue . Just make sure that you ring the doctor to confirm that they have sent your medical documents to the embassy a few days after you complete the medical. I got toy interview and then found they hadn't sent the medical thru
bkpmc
Registered Users (C)
Cheers for that. How long did it take for the pack to arrive after your 2nd NL? One other thing you might be able to help with, did you apply for your criminal convictions via post or email? And did you send the police clearance form to the consulate?
Aucklander
Member
Pack took atleast 2 weeks to arrive . I applied for the criminal convictions via both post and email. I suggest do this asap as MOJ are quite slow. I have pre requested a copy since it's valid for 6 months . I did request another copy when I received my pack but that did not arrive till the day after the interview
bkpmc
Registered Users (C)
I sent off the MOJ requests today, and requested the response to be via email, so should receive that before the 1st of September. Guess I will need to contact the consulate then, as my 2nd NL letter shows the wrong address to get them to send it to the right one.
Hi Everyone,
Just a question.. Did your confirmation email from USCIS ELIS come instantly or did you have to wait for a while? I tried to create an account for my wife (main applicant) but I didn't receive a confirmation email straight away in her account...
Anyone else come across this?
Just a question.. Did your confirmation email from USCIS ELIS come instantly or did you have to wait for a while? I tried to create an account for my wife (main applicant) but I didn't receive a confirmation email straight away in her account...
Anyone else come across this?