SusieQQQ
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Here are a couple of recent entrants from DV2020. Note that one of them specifically says they were asked for a new medical.
DV 2021 Oceania Selectees
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Green&Gold
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Congrats. Quick question, regarding sending documents, did you use NZ post to send documents prior to your interview?Hi guys, Had my interview yesterday in Auckland. B was super awesome and so as the CO officer. Only asked where i am planning to stay in States apart from that interview was just a normal conversation about life etc. i even shared some jokes with the CO
Secondly, what type of pre paid postage did you bring to your interview to get your passport sent back to you?
Currently rescheduling an interview in Auckland.
Yes I sent it through NZ Post courier with tracking. And the prepaid one I used a Tracking with Signature Courier from NZ Post.
Sydney lockdown extended to Aug 28... You can imagine my emotions towards this but it was expected in the current circumstances in Sydney.
Still, i can't believe we are in this situation right before the Sept 30 cut off
I'm really praying that the lockdown doesn't extend past that and the cancelled interviews have a chance!! I'm going to be so heartbroken if after this whole process and finally getting a 2NL, only to have it torn away from me..
Still, i can't believe we are in this situation right before the Sept 30 cut off
I'm really praying that the lockdown doesn't extend past that and the cancelled interviews have a chance!! I'm going to be so heartbroken if after this whole process and finally getting a 2NL, only to have it torn away from me..It's heart-breaking I know, feels like our potential future in America is slipping away from us by the day. This is why I was saying we have to push the Consulate (regularly send emails) to somehow reschedule us asap, it's the best we can do at this point. Surely there must be a way for them to seek an exemption from the NSW Govt. stay-at-home orders so that they can schedule interviews for all cancelled DV applicants before the Sept. 30 deadline.Sydney lockdown extended to Aug 28... You can imagine my emotions towards this but it was expected in the current circumstances in Sydney.
Still, i can't believe we are in this situation right before the Sept 30 cut off
I really hope that the Consulate are trying to find a workaround to this whole mess. I'm still hopeful that we can all get interviewed in time but it's up to us to regularly remind them of deadline and show them how urgent the situation is. They can't just leave all 120+ of us in limbo...
Lucky you
Green&Gold
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In what way?Lucky you
Lucky in that you're able to transfer your case to another Consulate
Did they manage to reschedule an interview for you in Auckland?Green&Gold
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In the works, upcoming flight from Sydney next week. Takes time as Sydney needs to send case.Lucky in that you're able to transfer your case to another Consulate
Hang in there Jess! I'm sure they will prioritise DV upon reopening of the Sydney consulate taking into consideration the Sep 30 cut off. 4 weeks from now should hopefully be in a lot better position with the COVID numbers. We thought so many times throughout this process that it wasn't going to happen. I'm sure you will be fine. Hang in there!Sydney lockdown extended to Aug 28... You can imagine my emotions towards this but it was expected in the current circumstances in Sydney.
Still, i can't believe we are in this situation right before the Sept 30 cut off
Sorry to hear this. It shouldn't effect any future visits as long as they are just tourist visas. There may be an issue if you apply for a non immigrant work visa down the track . Hope everything with your family works out for the best.
Have you regularly been emailing the consulate? And receiving any responses?
Yep, but so far it's just the following standard response:
"Our office will contact you with a new appointment as soon as restrictions are lifted. We appreciate your patience and will get back to you as soon as we can"
So we just have to wait and see what happens in the coming weeks. Hopefully they are planning to interview all of us in September.
Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts/reliable information on having the AstraZeneca Vaccine before going to the US. Concerned that if AZ is not approved in US, it could cause issues once arrived. i.e. not being allowed in certain venues or locations because you don't have an FDA approved vaccine.
Hi there, sorry that you are unable to proceed in DV 2021. Have you emailed the ACK embassy to cancel your interview?
At present, although this may change, I was told by the Immigration Medical ?receptionist that there is no requirement for a Covid-19 vaccination for immigration to the US as not everyone has access to vaccines. According to the FDA the Astra Zeneca Vaccine has not been approved last time I checked. If you are eligible, and you have access to getting a Pfizer vaccine that is the preference as requirements may change at any time. However, if you are in an area where Covid is an issue I would follow the advice of the local Health officials. Ie don't risk not getting vaccinated as you don't want to get sick. In NSW, Dr Kerry Chant has suggested on more than one occasion that people will need boosters in time, so if you have had Astra Zeneca you may be able to get a booster of Pfizer. Mixing of vaccines in Australia is currently not allowed as there isn't any peer reviewed research demonstrating mixing of vaccines is a positive thing. I know someone who had the Astra Zeneca as their first dose and has now tried to get the pfizer for their second dose due to the FDA information and they were told on more than one occasion they can't get pfizer for their second dose even though international research in Canada and Europe that is coming out suggests that mixing of vaccines may lead to improved immunity. I am not a health expert though and do not claim to be one, so I recommend following health advice and keeping up to date with information coming from the embassy and from the immigrations medical specialists. This is simply our experience so far.
Yep im aware the covid vaccine is not a requirement. Im just in a predicament where I'm not sure if I should get AZ now or wait until October to get Pfizer. I am in Sydney but not in the impacted LGAs, however, I do think its a good idea to get vaccinated as soon as I can (even though I'm not leaving the house).
What im saying is i would wait for Pfizer if I knew that having AZ would create issues when im in the US.
Ckb
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“Currently, no coronavirus vaccine is fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but three were given emergency use authorization by the agency.
They include vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.”
I’m vaccinated (J&J) and travelled overseas last month, all I needed to fly back into LAX was a negative covid test (within 72 hours).
They include vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.”
I’m vaccinated (J&J) and travelled overseas last month, all I needed to fly back into LAX was a negative covid test (within 72 hours).