DV 2020 Oceania Selectees
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Aidyn
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It can be anywhere from a couple of days to a few weeks.
I got mine back 3 days after the interview, others that interviewed on the same day took 3 weeks to get back.
Hi everyone, I just received confirmation of my interview for late April!
Just preparing for the interview, and note that there are two approved physicians in NSW for the medical exam. Should I just make an appointment with whichever physician can schedule me in or is one physician better than the other?
Just preparing for the interview, and note that there are two approved physicians in NSW for the medical exam. Should I just make an appointment with whichever physician can schedule me in or is one physician better than the other?
ExcitedAussie
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You can go with either. We saw Dr Rappaport and she was lovely!
Oh wow that's a long time. Did you go into AP or was it all approved on the day?
Thanks for the response. I wonder if the other people went into AP and that's why it took so much longer than yours?
Approved on the day. It arrived 3 days before the year's cutoff. No stress!
Jaykayel1986
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Do the DV1 visas still comes with a sealed immigrant envelope or is it’s all electronic ?
SusieQQQ
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It’s embassy dependent at the moment, all embassies are in the process of phasing in electronic packets.
Aidyn
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They were advised they were approved at the interview, and their CEAC info showed "ready" the whole time. It is quite possible there were some background checks they were completing that were unknown to her.
Regardless of that, I have seen others say the same thing, some people get them back in a few days while others take a couple of weeks - all of them being told they were approved in the interview. Best advise is don't book any travel and/or plans until you have that passport in your hot little hands!
Thanks for the information, it's good to know!
I am travelling back to Australia for my interview which is on 28th April and have a flight booked back to LA for 4th May as I have to be back at work. Fingers crossed I am one of the lucky ones and it all works out and I wont need to change flights.
Thanks again!
Uptownbaby
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Im there for mine on the 28th too wishing you all the best hope you get it back in time!
SusieQQQ
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That’s 3 working days to get your passport back - 4 if you’re flying in the evening of the 4th - seems a bit tight to me tbh. Hope you are one of the quick ones!
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I know. Fingers crossed otherwise worst case I'll change flights I guess.
Hi All
just wanted to update on my interview process.
I have from Fiji. Interview was scheduled for today 04.03.2020 at 8.00am. Went to the embassy early morning but was only allowed to line up at 7.40am. Was first to enter the security check but was told to go back out and wait until it is sharp 8.00am as my visa was for immigrant. At around 8.05am was informed to go through security checks. Went inside the building and security gave me a ticket and told us to wait until number is called. I waited for 40 minutes and finally was called by one lady who requested for all documents. Original And a copy of Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, all qualification and academic transcript, 2 passport size photo, DS confirmation page, document delivery confirmation, passports, medical report. Then she took my finger prints and informed me to pay $726.00 fjd *2 at the cashier while she took my wife’s finger prints. Came back and returned the receipt to the lady and was told to sit and wait.
Was called by the interviewing officer after 30 minutes.
My actual interview lasted less than 2 mins.
Took oath and was asked to provide finger prints.
CO: what are you currently doing in Fiji.
CO: highest qualification is masters in Accounting...he checked my certificate and just made a comment. Mayb linked to my work.
CO: where will you stay in USA
CO: do you have family there.
You have been approved. Visa will be issued within 3 to 5 working days....
Hope this helps. No additional documents were needed. My DS form was filled last year March so the variation in the new DS form was not needed in my case......
All the best to others!!!!!
just wanted to update on my interview process.
I have from Fiji. Interview was scheduled for today 04.03.2020 at 8.00am. Went to the embassy early morning but was only allowed to line up at 7.40am. Was first to enter the security check but was told to go back out and wait until it is sharp 8.00am as my visa was for immigrant. At around 8.05am was informed to go through security checks. Went inside the building and security gave me a ticket and told us to wait until number is called. I waited for 40 minutes and finally was called by one lady who requested for all documents. Original And a copy of Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, all qualification and academic transcript, 2 passport size photo, DS confirmation page, document delivery confirmation, passports, medical report. Then she took my finger prints and informed me to pay $726.00 fjd *2 at the cashier while she took my wife’s finger prints. Came back and returned the receipt to the lady and was told to sit and wait.
Was called by the interviewing officer after 30 minutes.
My actual interview lasted less than 2 mins.
Took oath and was asked to provide finger prints.
CO: what are you currently doing in Fiji.
CO: highest qualification is masters in Accounting...he checked my certificate and just made a comment. Mayb linked to my work.
CO: where will you stay in USA
CO: do you have family there.
You have been approved. Visa will be issued within 3 to 5 working days....
Hope this helps. No additional documents were needed. My DS form was filled last year March so the variation in the new DS form was not needed in my case......
All the best to others!!!!!
Poonam mala
New Member
Congratulations
Wishaluckfj
Member
Hi congrats to you . Did you show any bank statements or sponsor form?
Poonam mala
New Member
Is ds 5540 form also required ???