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SusieQQQ said:
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?
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I did wonder about that too, which is why I used the phrase 'the court order' in place of the 'another court order' phrase which the OP used.
 
Hi all,

So I've received my 2NL and have an interview scheduled for January.... except that I unlocked my DS260 a month ago and never resubmitted it. eeek.
So, as per usual, I have a few questions, hopefully someone can answer!

1. Do I need to resubmit my DS260 now, even though the 2NL says they have finished processing it? I changed one date on it, so I don't think it's pertinent, but I'm no expert
2. The purpose of unlocking my application was to add my boyfriend to it. We were planning on getting married soon so that he could join me straight away. Am I shit out of luck on this front now? If we were still to get married, is anyone familiar with the next steps? Assume he would be able to join me on a spousal visa once I've activated my green card, but again, not an expert.

Also, for anyone keeping score, my case number is OC5xx and I submitted in late May, and unlocked in mid October (which apparently did nothing!)
 
You can't add a boyfriend / girlfriend to a DS260. It has to be a legal spouse.

You could get married now, fill in the DS260 manually (on paper) and then attend the interview as a married couple. I'm sure @Sm1smom, @SusieQQQ or @Britsimon would know how that would work.
 
Superjazzed said:
Hi all,

So I've received my 2NL and have an interview scheduled for January.... except that I unlocked my DS260 a month ago and never resubmitted it. eeek.
So, as per usual, I have a few questions, hopefully someone can answer!

1. Do I need to resubmit my DS260 now, even though the 2NL says they have finished processing it? I changed one date on it, so I don't think it's pertinent, but I'm no expert
2. The purpose of unlocking my application was to add my boyfriend to it. We were planning on getting married soon so that he could join me straight away. Am I shit out of luck on this front now? If we were still to get married, is anyone familiar with the next steps? Assume he would be able to join me on a spousal visa once I've activated my green card, but again, not an expert.

Also, for anyone keeping score, my case number is OC5xx and I submitted in late May, and unlocked in mid October (which apparently did nothing!)
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EmilyW said:
You can't add a boyfriend / girlfriend to a DS260. It has to be a legal spouse.

You could get married now, fill in the DS260 manually (on paper) and then attend the interview as a married couple. I'm sure @Sm1smom, @SusieQQQ or @Britsimon would know how that would work.
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Partly especially because Sydney seems more flexible /communicative than other some other embassies, Emily's suggestion is the way to go. Get married, then contact Sydney to tell them you now have a spouse you want to bring along. They will probably tell you what to do re his DS260 and updating your own, etc. Remember you'll need to bring proof of a genuine relationship along to the interview. I'm guessing Sydney will be a bit less ...suspicious...on this front than some other embassies might be but take it seriously and don't skimp on the proof.

The spouse of green card holder is a route but longer, more tedious and more expensive.
 
SusieQQQ said:
Partly especially because Sydney seems more flexible /communicative than other some other embassies, Emily's suggestion is the way to go. Get married, then contact Sydney to tell them you now have a spouse you want to bring along. They will probably tell you what to do re his DS260 and updating your own, etc. Remember you'll need to bring proof of a genuine relationship along to the interview. I'm guessing Sydney will be a bit less ...suspicious...on this front than some other embassies might be but take it seriously and don't skimp on the proof.

The spouse of green card holder is a route but longer, more tedious and more expensive.
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Thanks @SusieQQQ and @EmilyW, appreciate your answers! I was always going to add my boyfriend as a spouse after we got married, I didn't realise that unlocking my application in mid October was too late to do this. I'm considering calling Sydney today to ask them to delay the interview as it's in less than two months and I have to give one month notice for a marriage license, which is bringing us awfully close to the holidays and I'm not certain I'll be able to avoid holiday delays etc which is just more things to stress about.
If I ask to reschedule my interview am I going to be staring into the abyss of a massive delay?
 
SusieQQQ said:
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?
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Although the custody order says that I can take my child out of the country the child is born for the migration purposes but the child's dad can have access to him when he travels to our current country of residence, the country name is specified here.
 
Pyne said:
Although the custody order says that I can take my child out of the country the child is born for the migration purposes but the child's dad can have access to him when he travels to our current country of residence, the country name is specified here.
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If the court order specifies the specific country for purposes of visitation by the father, it obviously could be understood as being limited to this country only.
 
Pyne said:
Although the custody order says that I can take my child out of the country the child is born for the migration purposes but the child's dad can have access to him when he travels to our current country of residence, the country name is specified here.
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Then yes, you should probably get another one that is either general or specifies the US.
 
OC5XX, interview scheduled in Auckland 5th January.

However, I have a big problem - I am required to fly to Australia for a 3-day work trip on the 10th January, I believe they will keep my passport to issue the visa of my interview successful, so there is no guarantee I will have it back in time? How long do they normally take it and should I ask for a different date (possibly earlier that week, or after I get back)?

Is there anyway that you can collect your passport straight from the embassy?
 
chelsjo said:
OC5XX, interview scheduled in Auckland 5th January.

However, I have a big problem - I am required to fly to Australia for a 3-day work trip on the 10th January, I believe they will keep my passport to issue the visa of my interview successful, so there is no guarantee I will have it back in time? How long do they normally take it and should I ask for a different date (possibly earlier that week, or after I get back)?

Is there anyway that you can collect your passport straight from the embassy?
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Sorry in addition to my post above, I have just read a post from someone in the DV2015 OC thread, that had a similar situation but was interviewing in Suva, Fiji and had to travel to Sydney for work, it seems like they were initially granted permission to take their passport with them and return it once they got back, but instead were able to just pick it up the following day.

Could I ring up the Auckland embassy and ask them if I could do the same as above?
 
chelsjo said:
Sorry in addition to my post above, I have just read a post from someone in the DV2015 OC thread, that had a similar situation but was interviewing in Suva, Fiji and had to travel to Sydney for work, it seems like they were initially granted permission to take their passport with them and return it once they got back, but instead were able to just pick it up the following day.

Could I ring up the Auckland embassy and ask them if I could do the same as above?
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There is no harm in calling and asking - although since the trip is short you could simply resubmit the passport after the trip and get it stamped then.
 
I just tried to call the US consulate in Sydney, but they are closed for holidays, so I will have to ask you trusty experts and hopefully someone can help!

My boyfriend and I have decided to get married before my interview. However, my interview is on the 10th Jan, I am currently out of state until 3rd Dec and we both need to be present to file for a marriage license in NSW. And it needs to be done at least one month before the marriage ceremony. I don't think this is a viable time frame to get married and get our paperwork sorted before the interview. So, now my only option is to postpone the interview.

If I call the consulate on Monday to explain the situation (partner and I were planning on getting married, didn't think the interview would be so soon) and ask to push back the date of my interview (ideally until February), do you think I am going to be making life difficult for myself? Will the interview be pushed back indefinitely?

Is there anyone here who postponed their interview successfully?

Argh, if only my unlocked DS260 had actually registered with Kentucky!
 
Superjazzed said:
I just tried to call the US consulate in Sydney, but they are closed for holidays, so I will have to ask you trusty experts and hopefully someone can help!

My boyfriend and I have decided to get married before my interview. However, my interview is on the 10th Jan, I am currently out of state until 3rd Dec and we both need to be present to file for a marriage license in NSW. And it needs to be done at least one month before the marriage ceremony. I don't think this is a viable time frame to get married and get our paperwork sorted before the interview. So, now my only option is to postpone the interview.

If I call the consulate on Monday to explain the situation (partner and I were planning on getting married, didn't think the interview would be so soon) and ask to push back the date of my interview (ideally until February), do you think I am going to be making life difficult for myself? Will the interview be pushed back indefinitely?

Is there anyone here who postponed their interview successfully?

Argh, if only my unlocked DS260 had actually registered with Kentucky!
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Yes your best bet right now will be to postpone the interview - however there is no guarantee it will be rescheduled for February, the embassy will determine the new interview month/date based on their schedule.
 
Once i do my interview how long should i wait to goto the states.. i have to go to activate something right.. and pick up whayever goes to my u.s address? And how long do i have to remain in the states after that.
 
Chriso said:
Once i do my interview how long should i wait to goto the states.. i have to go to activate something right.. and pick up whayever goes to my u.s address? And how long do i have to remain in the states after that.
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You have until the expiry of your medical exam to activate. This will be 6 months from your medical date.
 
Chriso said:
Once i do my interview how long should i wait to goto the states.. i have to go to activate something right.. and pick up whayever goes to my u.s address? And how long do i have to remain in the states after that.
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As @Pog said, you have six months from the date of your medical to activate the visa by travelling to a US point of entry (airport, land border). As soon as you activate, you are a lawful permanent resident, with all the rights and obligations of lawful permanent residents ( https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/af...bilities-green-card-holder-permanent-resident ).

You can leave straight after you activate and return to Australia to prepare yourself for the final move across (sell home/cars, resign from employment, settle paperwork, say goodbye to family and friends et al). But you must return within 12 months of the date you left the US, otherwise you may be deemed to have abandoned your green card.
 
Hi, can I ask if anyone from australia do their activation trip with a 1 way ticket? I need to buy my ticket soon to LAX. Just wondering if I will get a problem without a return ticket.

And also, can I use a travel insurance to cover the period until I find a job there?

Thank you.
 
TwilightGal said:
Hi, can I ask if anyone from australia do their activation trip with a 1 way ticket? I need to buy my ticket soon to LAX. Just wondering if I will get a problem without a return ticket.

And also, can I use a travel insurance to cover the period until I find a job there?

Thank you.
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Anyone coming into the US with an IV is assumed to be coming in to live there. Entering on a one way ticket is completely normal. You're not expected to have a return ticket.
 
Travel insurance won't work. Or, at the very least, it gets murky if you bought the insurance in Australia but are now a resident of the US (as opposed to a tourist). I always worry they will welch on the fine print. Plus, even if you can use it, they will repatriate you back to Australia for treatment if it's serious enough. Which is counter-productive to living in the US.

You need to either get Obamacare or incoming immigrant health insurance (@Britsimon has done an article on this: http://britsimonsays.com/health-insurance-for-new-immigrants/ ).

Incoming immigrant insurance isn't Obamacare compliant, nor is it comprehensive (i.e. no preventative care), but it's alot cheaper than Obamacare and will get you through until you get a job and health insurance.
 
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