Britsimon
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My company moved a couple of years back. I left the office on a Friday, and was working at the new location on the Monday.
Wait for the embassy to say what impact there would be, if any.
DV 2021 Oceania Selectees
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My company moved a couple of years back. I left the office on a Friday, and was working at the new location on the Monday.
Wait for the embassy to say what impact there would be, if any.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
Agree. I actually saw 3 moves of US consulates (one of whom handled immigrant visas) in two cities I lived in and if they could have pretty seamless moves in a developing country back in the times when all the applications were still paper-based, well, I’d be surprised if there is much disruption in Sydney. The lockdowns seem a much bigger issue for Australian applicants.
AshleyMarleyNZ
Active Member
I did my medical at CityMed on Albert street in Auckland and all up was $655 including vaccinations and X-ray
tinoproductions
Member
Not that it helps you, but as a comparison it's A$585 per adult and A$385 per kid in Sydney which includes X-rays, but vaccinations are extra depending on what you need.I did my medical at CityMed on Albert street in Auckland and all up was $655 including vaccinations and X-ray
Michelle679
New Member
No news of scheduling or working on back log although the embassy is open. With no lockdown and covid safety measures in place, one would think they would continue interviews. It’s the least priority is all I can guess.
Thanks for the feedback. Hope they will start soon
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Kiwis have to pay for anything they order. $400 is ridiculous especially when I have to pay $600-$700 for the medical afterwards also.
Unfortunately I am in NZ where we don't have medicare so its not covered
Kiwis have to pay for anything they order. $400 is ridiculous especially when I have to pay $600-$700 for the medical afterwards also.Hey MissyStar, do you not have any record of your vaccines at all? Have you asked your childhood medical centre?U
Unfortunately I am in NZ where we don't have medicare so its not covered
I do have the whole list in my Plunket book but they said if I want to bypass getting vaccines, I have to prove antibodies not vaccine dates - hope that makes sense. I don't think I can avoid getting the DTP vaccine as it looks like you need a booster within the past 10 years. My last DTP was when I was a baby as I had a terrible reaction and almost died so my mum stopped vaccinating me. I'm confused on what to do, if I have to have heaps of vaccines then I will most likely give up the greencard process
You should be able to take that plunket book to your medical centre and ask them to add the vaccines you had as a baby, to your record.
I told my nurse that I had the flu jab at work (which is true) and she just added it to my medical record. She didn't even ask for the exact date or proof of me having had it done. Once you have your vaccines updated online, you can ask them to print you a copy of your records and take it to the immigration doctor.
In regards to vaccines reactions, maybe talk to your doctor and ask for advice. Surely there has been others in your situation. You can get different versions of the same vaccines.
Also if you do decide not to go ahead with the process, let the consulate know asap, so that they can give your appointment to someone else. Its a tough year and not everyone will get the opportunity to interview.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
So the question is, do you consider DTP and MMR to be “heaps” of vaccines? A few years back when I had mine done (lost childhood records) the doc said doing MMR again wasn’t a bad idea anyway given how the antivaxxers have led to a resurgence of measles. If you had a bad reaction to vaccines you need to talk to the doctor as a medical waiver may be possible.
I consider 2 or more as too many due to having a serious reaction from one. That's a good idea regarding the waiver - I did ask about this with CityMed and they seemed hesitant to want to help and said everyone else who applied for the waiver has failed so it's not worth trying...along those lines. It didn't give me much faith. Have you heard of anyone being successful with the waiver?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
Medical Waivers are super hard to come by.
Hey, this reply was super helpful thank you! I will look the different brands with my doctor and also make sure I get a electronic print out of my plunket book. Did you have to pay for the antibody test on top of the medical price when you went to CityMed as I am wondering if it is included in the appointment? Maybe I should get that done by my doctor before going if it is cheaper?
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
I would suggest you get the childhood medical records that detail the life-threatening reaction you got.
As for 2 or more, well, I’m no doctor but I’d assume difference vaccines yield different reactions, the actual doctors would be best placed to make that call.
Hi All. Had our passports arrive back today! Yay! Our status went from refused last Thursday to Administrative Processing Friday to issued on Tuesday and package arrived today in the mail - thankfully they have people working in the consulate!
Question - where it states ' “UPON ENDORSEMENT SERVES AS TEMPORARY I-551 EVIDENCING PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR' on the bottom of the visa - am I right in assuming this is temporary until we receive our proper green cards when we enter the states which last 10 years?
Question - where it states ' “UPON ENDORSEMENT SERVES AS TEMPORARY I-551 EVIDENCING PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR' on the bottom of the visa - am I right in assuming this is temporary until we receive our proper green cards when we enter the states which last 10 years?
Hi @RWNZ Just wondering at what point of the interview stage / processing stage do you receive your original documents back from the Consulate. E.g, birth cert, etcjust received my passport/visa in the mail (auckland consulate), happy to answer any questions if needed