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SusieQQQ said:
You'd have to be married anyway at some point if you want to sponsor him. Doing so before your interview to get him a DV visa will be the fastest, easiest, cheapest way.
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Thanks for your response! Getting married (especially in the next month or two) is probably out of the question, so what would the other options be for my partner if he wanted to move at the same time as me? Assuming there's nothing that will help us out here unless we're married.

Does anyone have any insight into what the process would entail if we did get married down the track if I get my GC and I sponsor him?
 
In terms of insurance, we got incoming immigrant insurance. It's not Obamacare compliant but it's like travel insurance in that it covers you for emergencies. We had to use ours (ear infection) and it worked out well. We kept that insurance in place until my work insurance kicked in.

Health insurance is expensive here if you are paying for it yourself: that's why it's good to get a full time job asap as your employer is likely to cover a fair proportion of your health insurance (my company pays two thirds of my premium).[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the info, Emily. May I know where you got your immigration insurance from?

My interview is early next month. Other than preparing docs from the doc lists, photos and medical, did I miss anything?
 
So I am a little confused about what to take to the interview, i received a documents required checklist from the Sydney Office (sydneyIV@state.gov) and just wanted to check - the items with the line in the middle of the column are required as well? Has anyone else in Aus received this checklist and if so what docs did you take especially for things like education certificate, employment records etc.
 
I had my interview and got approved!
They weren't that interested in my high school certificate but rather wanting all docs and info on my uni degree. My interview questions were also different from the standard questions I've seen here. It only really lasted 2 minutes though. The interviewer was very cheerful and smiley.

So I have to arrive in the US by the end of March. If I do an activation trip at the start of march (for one week or should it be two weeks?) and come back end of July is that okay?
 
allabouttonight said:
I had my interview and got approved!
They weren't that interested in my high school certificate but rather wanting all docs and info on my uni degree. My interview questions were also different from the standard questions I've seen here. It only really lasted 2 minutes though. The interviewer was very cheerful and smiley.

So I have to arrive in the US by the end of March. If I do an activation trip at the start of march (for one week or should it be two weeks?) and come back end of July is that okay?
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Congrats! That's so exciting! Would you mind sharing the questions they asked and which city/country you interviewed at?

Thanks!
 
allabouttonight said:
I had my interview and got approved!
They weren't that interested in my high school certificate but rather wanting all docs and info on my uni degree. My interview questions were also different from the standard questions I've seen here. It only really lasted 2 minutes though. The interviewer was very cheerful and smiley.

So I have to arrive in the US by the end of March. If I do an activation trip at the start of march (for one week or should it be two weeks?) and come back end of July is that okay?
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Congrats, and yes to your last question. You can turn around once you've been through CBP and leave on the next flight out if you want. No problem at all with only being out of the country for a few months before you return for good.
 
EmilyW said:
In terms of insurance, we got incoming immigrant insurance. It's not Obamacare compliant but it's like travel insurance in that it covers you for emergencies. We had to use ours (ear infection) and it worked out well. We kept that insurance in place until my work insurance kicked in.

Health insurance is expensive here if you are paying for it yourself: that's why it's good to get a full time job asap as your employer is likely to cover a fair proportion of your health insurance (my company pays two thirds of my premium).
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Hi EmilyW.

We're taking our activation trip now and was wondering if you can guide what medical insurance you got when you went over. Our plan is to head to the west coast for 30 days and then hopefully have decided where to move. We'd then plan to come back to Oz and move early next year probably, depending on jobs.

Thanks in advance.
 
@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.
 
EmilyW said:
@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.
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Many thanks EmilyW. Were only coming for a month on activation trip so perhaps travel insurance is fine. I saw some folks say however that if you're coming over on a GC that travel insurance won't pay in the event of an incident.
 
How long prior to your interview can your criminal check be issued? I'm only expecting my interview early next year, but I requested my criminal check about 3 weeks ago as the last time I needed one it took about 4 months, it arrived last Friday. Will I be able to use this one if I am only interview Jan/Feb? Or will I need to request another?
 
goo said:
Many thanks EmilyW. Were only coming for a month on activation trip so perhaps travel insurance is fine. I saw some folks say however that if you're coming over on a GC that travel insurance won't pay in the event of an incident.
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How would they know what visa you used to enter the country ? You're temporarily in the US in the situation you describe ie still resident in Australia, so travel insurance is perfectly appropriate.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Congrats, and yes to your last question. You can turn around once you've been through CBP and leave on the next flight out if you want. No problem at all with only being out of the country for a few months before you return for good.
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Thanks heaps!

I got told it had to be two weeks but I might just go for a week now!
 
chelsjo said:
How long prior to your interview can your criminal check be issued? I'm only expecting my interview early next year, but I requested my criminal check about 3 weeks ago as the last time I needed one it took about 4 months, it arrived last Friday. Will I be able to use this one if I am only interview Jan/Feb? Or will I need to request another?
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Police clearances are generally accepted to be valid for 12 months.
 
MattWatt said:
Police clearances are generally accepted to be valid for 12 months.
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Errr, no, not really. 6 months is more the norm/sensible age, although for the sake of a few bucks I would recommend people get a police cert newer than that. You could present one of 5 months old and you might be awaiting trial for a bank robbery, so - newer is better. Conversely a 2 year old police cert from a country you have not visited in the last 2 years would probably be accepted.
 
I'm approved. Really quick this morning! I was only asked a few questions
  • When I planned on moving over
  • Have I applied for the lottery before
  • Highest level of education
  • Have I lived outside of Australia for more than 12 months
  • Was I married or do I have children
That's it!
 
Pog said:
I'm approved. Really quick this morning! I was only asked a few questions
  • When I planned on moving over
  • Have I applied for the lottery before
  • Highest level of education
  • Have I lived outside of Australia for more than 12 months
  • Was I married or do I have children
That's it!
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Hehe I was approved too! I was asked the exact same set of questions at Counter 1 and within about 40 seconds he said "Congratulations your visa is approved and you should receive it within a week." then I bailed! Currently trying to find a bloody Mary to celebrate haha.

And zip zero nada mention of any marijuana usage.
 
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