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DV 2019 Oceania Selectees

Hi!
I received a CN in the 500’s and have already submitted my application. From what I’ve read I’m probably going to be one of the first few to be called up for an interview but I’m planning a two week holiday in September.. how much notice do they give you for the interview date?
 
You'll probably actually be interviewed in January or February and you'll have 1.5-2 months notice. Don't worry about your holiday in September.
 
robbo1 said:
Hi!
I received a CN in the 500’s and have already submitted my application. From what I’ve read I’m probably going to be one of the first few to be called up for an interview but I’m planning a two week holiday in September.. how much notice do they give you for the interview date?
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The fiscal year only starts in October so even if you were the first person to be interviewed your September holiday wouldn’t interfere (well other than affecting timing of the medical). But yeah if you’re OC, it won’t be one of the early ones.
 
robbo1 said:
Hi!
I received a CN in the 500’s and have already submitted my application. From what I’ve read I’m probably going to be one of the first few to be called up for an interview but I’m planning a two week holiday in September.. how much notice do they give you for the interview date?
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I have holidays in October, (in the US actually), but with a 4xx number, I doubt my interview will be that early.
 
One more question..
when I was 13 (a long time ago!) I legally changed my surname when my Mum got remarried. On my form I stated I had no previous names as I was a minor when the name changed. My birth certificate has been changed to the current name so I didn’t think I’d need to say anything. As I’ve already submitted my form, do I need to go and ask to unlock it to enter this detail or am I worried about nothing?
 
You need to list all names. I've had three name changes and I listed them all on the DS260. I'd re-open the form and list them.
 
robbo1 said:
One more question..
when I was 13 (a long time ago!) I legally changed my surname when my Mum got remarried. On my form I stated I had no previous names as I was a minor when the name changed. My birth certificate has been changed to the current name so I didn’t think I’d need to say anything. As I’ve already submitted my form, do I need to go and ask to unlock it to enter this detail or am I worried about nothing?
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Yup. That name needs to be listed under previous or other names used section. When the name change happened is irrelevant. So contact KCC to unlock your form and update it.
 
Second year playing DV Lottery and selected for DV19 with a CN in the mid 500s.
I didn't complete year 12 so plan on using work experience - I meet the criteria with a Zone 4 and SVP 7 to <8 occupation. I'd be interested in hearing from others who have used the work experience route to understand what evidence they provided and how it was handled during the interview process. I can show letters of offer from several positions, payslips showing job titles, letter from my current employer (and quite likely previous bosses if it would help) as well as memberships to industry specific organisations.
 
Aidyn said:
Second year playing DV Lottery and selected for DV19 with a CN in the mid 500s.
I didn't complete year 12 so plan on using work experience - I meet the criteria with a Zone 4 and SVP 7 to <8 occupation. I'd be interested in hearing from others who have used the work experience route to understand what evidence they provided and how it was handled during the interview process. I can show letters of offer from several positions, payslips showing job titles, letter from my current employer (and quite likely previous bosses if it would help) as well as memberships to industry specific organisations.
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What you list sounds good. You are trying to show you have had career history that closely aligns with the O*Net job you are saying you match. You do that with a well prepared file with the types of things you mention...
 
Sorry if these questions seem stupid but I am sure someone will be able to give me advice here...

Firstly, if we are successful in getting our GC, on initial entry into the US do we all have to go (kids and my husband and I) to activate GC?

Second question, my sons passports are due to expire May 2019 (I didn't even think about this before sending Ds260), As we have a number in the 2xx should I renew these before our interview and how/should I advise of new passport numbers?

Finally we are heading to the US in August for a weeks holiday with just 2 of our kids, we will be on our current ESTA, should be expect any issues at immigration. I figure not since we have left 2 kids here in NZ but would rather be prepared if we should expect questioning...

Thanks in advance for any info anyone can share.
 
1. Yes, you all have to activate. You don't have to activate at the same time, but the principal must activate first and all must activate by the expiration date the US put in your passport.

2. I would get them renewed. Then, when you get them back, open up the DS260 and change the numbers. If you're already scheduled for an interview, you won't be able to open the DS260. Just take both sets of passports to the interview.

3. Unlikely. Just make sure you have something to prove ties to home. Kids don't cut it anymore, but employment, mortgage, cars will do.
 
NZfamilyX6 said:
Finally we are heading to the US in August for a weeks holiday with just 2 of our kids, we will be on our current ESTA, should be expect any issues at immigration.
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I'm taking my family in October and was there 2 months ago. To be honest, EVERY time I've ever travelled to the US, people have told me I'd have "issues". Last time it was because I was going for only 4 days, and booked the flights etc only a week prior....and I've never had an "issue". My advice is just be honest...you're not trying to emigrate there illegally, so you have nothing to worry about.
 
Just be prepared to show connections to your home country and be honest about moving there legally next year. They will understand that you don’t want to do anything to jeopardise that.
 
My passport expires in 2020 I’m thinking I should renew it before I enter my Ds-260 form in October/November
 
It’s often a hassle renewing from abroad (not sure if Australia is more efficient than most) so that’s probably a good idea. We actually renewed after we got our visas and did our activation trip, or you can also fill in DS with current info and renew it just before you interview and take new and old ones along.
 
Hi new here. Husband was selected from our first entry into the lottery. 1xx. Pretty low. We haven’t done our forms yet waiting on a couple of child passports to return. If we get these forms off completed in the next couple of weeks would an interview of approx Oct still be on the cards?
 
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