DV 2017 OC Selectees

[Britsimon]

Yep this is the site I am compelled to log into over and over again to see if my letter has been updated. Low case number but submitted in September, it's a great exercise in patience!!

If you submitted in September, your case won't be ready for 2NLs for at least 1 perhaps 2 more months.

 

[BenCreswick]

So, taking my first steps to organise a credit rating in the U.S, applied for an AMEX last week and received it today. My previous card, I put a tiny little limit on it, $1,000, but this one they gave me waaaaaay more than I could ever feasible pay back if I maxed it out. It's like 25% of my annual salary!!! I could see how people could get themselves into some serious poo really quickly running off credit. My word haha.

 

[NiciB]

So, taking my first steps to organise a credit rating in the U.S, applied for an AMEX last week and received it today. My previous card, I put a tiny little limit on it, $1,000, but this one they gave me waaaaaay more than I could ever feasible pay back if I maxed it out. It's like 25% of my annual salary!!! I could see how people could get themselves into some serious poo really quickly running off credit. My word haha.

I did the same thing and they gave me like an $8,500 credit limit which is terrifying! Haha. My 28 degrees card is $3,500 and I thought that was too generous. I've set my card up to take the complete amount out of my bank account at the end of each month, so that's keeping me in check, as long as I remember to check how much I'm spending and not forget that the extra amount in my bank at the beginning of the month does not mean I have more money to spend

 

[KieranW]

So, taking my first steps to organise a credit rating in the U.S, applied for an AMEX last week and received it today. My previous card, I put a tiny little limit on it, $1,000, but this one they gave me waaaaaay more than I could ever feasible pay back if I maxed it out. It's like 25% of my annual salary!!! I could see how people could get themselves into some serious poo really quickly running off credit. My word haha.

So the idea behind getting an AMEX is that when you get to the states, you can apply for an American AMEX card and be approved for credit because you had one in Australia? Wondering if I should do that too - assuming it works the same from NZ.

 

[NiciB]

So the idea behind getting an AMEX is that when you get to the states, you can apply for an American AMEX card and be approved for credit because you had one in Australia? Wondering if I should do that too - assuming it works the same from NZ.

Yes that's the premise. They can look at your Australian credit score and can provide you a US card once you're in the states. Can't imagine that it would be any different for New Zealand.

 

[socialcasualty]

This AMEX info is hugely helpful, guys - thank you!

 

[KieranW]

Yes that's the premise. They can look at your Australian credit score and can provide you a US card once you're in the states. Can't imagine that it would be any different for New Zealand.

Thanks for the clarification. Have just applied for a card!

 

[SusieQQQ]

Thanks for the clarification. Have just applied for a card!

Double check that you can transfer your Amex credit record - it works for some countries but not others, apparently depending on the specific licensing agreeement Amex has in each country (or something like that). I'd assume NZ is the same as Australia, but you should check to be sure.

 

[BenCreswick]

Yeah, it actually transfers the balance etc. as you would between domestic CC's. You must be a member for three months prior to being able to do so though, so the earlier you get it done, the quicker you can start building a credit score. There's really neat info on BritSimon's blog about this too.

 

[MattWatt]

Yeah, it actually transfers the balance etc. as you would between domestic CC's. You must be a member for three months prior to being able to do so though, so the earlier you get it done, the quicker you can start building a credit score. There's really neat info on BritSimon's blog about this too.

It used to be 12 months before you could transfer. Has this changed?

 

[Chriso]

So just trying to get my VCE results (high school). I have my actual certificate but what else do i need to show me.. im on the vtac website.. im not even sure if this is the right stuff?

See below for the forms i can order, thanks for any help in advance.

2. DOCUMENT REQUESTED
Price –
All documents and statements listed below are $25 per copy if sent to an Australian address by regular post or $35 by express
post. All express post requests received by 12pm will be processed same day. Documents sent to an overseas address will be charged
$45 for the first copy and $25 for additional copies. Please allow 3-10 business days for overseas postage. All charges are inclusive of GST.
Quantity
_________
ATAR statement
_________
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) statement
_________
Deakin University Law Schools Admission Test (ALSET) statement
_________
VCE Study Score Statement – 1992 and 1993 only, contact the VCAA on 9032 1069 for all other years
_________
Tertiary entrance letter required by an overseas embassy

 

[BenCreswick]

Mi

So just trying to get my VCE results (high school). I have my actual certificate but what else do i need to show me.. im on the vtac website.. im not even sure if this is the right stuff?

See below for the forms i can order, thanks for any help in advance.

2. DOCUMENT REQUESTED
Price –
All documents and statements listed below are $25 per copy if sent to an Australian address by regular post or $35 by express
post. All express post requests received by 12pm will be processed same day. Documents sent to an overseas address will be charged
$45 for the first copy and $25 for additional copies. Please allow 3-10 business days for overseas postage. All charges are inclusive of GST.
Quantity
_________
ATAR statement
_________
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) statement
_________
Deakin University Law Schools Admission Test (ALSET) statement
_________
VCE Study Score Statement – 1992 and 1993 only, contact the VCAA on 9032 1069 for all other years
_________
Tertiary entrance letter required by an overseas embassy

There is a Certificate of Attainment of VCE that you need, no scores from school. If you have a degree bring that. I took my scores and they wouldn't let me take them in.

 

[BenCreswick]

It used to be 12 months before you could transfer. Has this changed?

Yes, to three months. There is a button at the bottom of the information page of AMEX Australia's website that allows you select the US as your destination. It stipulates you can't have missed a payment and must have been a customer for three months or more.

 

[BenCreswick]

@goo, we went with Seven Corners incoming immigrant insurance. We didn't get it for our activation trip (just used regular travel insurance), but had it in place for when we moved back permanently. I would just use regular travel insurance for the activation trip.

It cost us around $700 for the incoming immigrant insurance for five months. We are a family of four (two adults, two children). It's very limited care but at least you won't have a whopping bill should you need hospitalization.

Once my work insurance kicked in, I cancelled the incoming immigration policy.

Heck, I'm a bit stressed out. I tried to pay for the Seven Corners insurance, but as I am currently a resident of Australia, and will be a NY resident, they won't cover me! I'm not sure what to do, as I'm also not eligible for Obamacare until I have a SSN, and I won't get insurance through work until I have a job, finally as my intention is to stay, I'm not sure regular travel insurance will cut the mustard. Ruhroh.

 

[Britsimon]

Heck, I'm a bit stressed out. I tried to pay for the Seven Corners insurance, but as I am currently a resident of Australia, and will be a NY resident, they won't cover me! I'm not sure what to do, as I'm also not eligible for Obamacare until I have a SSN, and I won't get insurance through work until I have a job, finally as my intention is to stay, I'm not sure regular travel insurance will cut the mustard. Ruhroh.

Get one of these policies...

http://britsimonsays.com/health-insurance-for-new-immigrants/

 

[guestgulkan]

Heck, I'm a bit stressed out. I tried to pay for the Seven Corners insurance, but as I am currently a resident of Australia, and will be a NY resident, they won't cover me! I'm not sure what to do, as I'm also not eligible for Obamacare until I have a SSN, and I won't get insurance through work until I have a job, finally as my intention is to stay, I'm not sure regular travel insurance will cut the mustard. Ruhroh.

Seven Corners insurance doesn't cover you for Obamacare anyway.

 

[BenCreswick]

See you soon NY. Jetting from Sydney any minute now.

 

[Pyne]

I am waiting to get a notification on my DV Visa interview as I was selected in the second round in September. I am wondering by which month I should expect a notification for the interview. Also, I am divorced and when I moved to another country, I acquired court orders to be able to take my child with me as this was the immigration requirements. I would like to know if for Green Card, they will require me to get another court order before my child qualifies for the Green Card with me.

 

[Sm1smom]

I am waiting to get a notification on my DV Visa interview as I was selected in the second round in September. I am wondering by which month I should expect a notification for the interview. Also, I am divorced and when I moved to another country, I acquired court orders to be able to take my child with me as this was the immigration requirements. I would like to know if for Green Card, they will require me to get another court order before my child qualifies for the Green Card with me.

We have no crystal ball we can use in telling you when you'll get your 2NL especially considering the fact that you've not indicated what your CN is. Having said that, since you're a 2nd round selectee, we can safely say your interview isn't likely to be anytime soon - most likely not before summer 2017.

Yes, you'll need the court order granting you custody of the child. Hope the child was originally listed on your eDV registration though?

 

[SusieQQQ]

I am waiting to get a notification on my DV Visa interview as I was selected in the second round in September. I am wondering by which month I should expect a notification for the interview. Also, I am divorced and when I moved to another country, I acquired court orders to be able to take my child with me as this was the immigration requirements. I would like to know if for Green Card, they will require me to get another court order before my child qualifies for the Green Card with me.

We have no crystal ball we can use in telling you when you'll get your 2NL especially considering the fact that you've not indicated what your CN is. Having said that, since you're a 2nd round selectee, we can safely say your interview isn't likely to be anytime soon - most likely not before summer 2017.

Yes, you'll need the court order granting you custody of the child. Hope the child was originally listed on your eDV registration though?

Curious as to why the question is "another" court order. Surely if the first one grants custody that allows you to take the child across borders it's still valid? Or does it specify the country you moved to?