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DV 2021 Oceania Selectees

SusieQQQ said:
Not to detract from what you said, but the current CDC requirement only came in on Jan 12 2021 so not sure that experience is necessarily informative for now (unless you got your date wrong?)
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I flew out around Dec 11th 2020 ish, Auckland to LAX...so maybe diff rules back then :)
 
I was just on the Sydney Consulate website and noticed their latest notification on 31st August which had this to say....
"Additionally, the U.S. Consulate General Sydney is relocating to a new facility shortly which will also affect our ability to provide services."

Just another hurdle to overcome! :rolleyes:
 
Aus21 said:
I was just on the Sydney Consulate website and noticed their latest notification on 31st August which had this to say....
"Additionally, the U.S. Consulate General Sydney is relocating to a new facility shortly which will also affect our ability to provide services."

Just another hurdle to overcome! :rolleyes:
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I recall this being mentioned in the thread awhile back. Comments were that a consulate moving offices would be unlikely to effect their services at least not for long, as in it wouldn't usually take them long to actually do the move. So very frustrating that they are saying that will effect their services.. like they need another reason, on top of the stay at home orders....
 
AusJess27 said:
I recall this being mentioned in the thread awhile back. Comments were that a consulate moving offices would be unlikely to effect their services at least not for long, as in it wouldn't usually take them long to actually do the move. So very frustrating that they are saying that will effect their services.. like they need another reason, on top of the stay at home orders....
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I had mentioned the consulate was moving to North Sydney earlier in the thread. You can google US consulate North Sydney.
Article titled from 2019 "The Sydney US consulate general moves to North Sydney after major lease"
 
Help: My visa number is current (OC around 2700). I was registered for my interview in Sydney. My interview has not been scheduled. I am currently in Auckland. Lockdown here is due to go into lower levels within a few weeks. What can I do?
I have read here you managed a transfer to Auckland, how do I try to do the same? I have sent a lot of e-mails but getting through to the helpline I get the same basic answers and don't seem to make progress.
This means the world to me as I am sure it means the world to others too.
Thank you for your help!
Green&Gold said:
@Britsimon @SusieQQQ
I would appreciate a bit of your advise around consulate transfers, and if the following is normal.
I beleive I have followed your advise Brit, contacted both embassies, Auckland embassy receiving said they accept, and Sydney said they would transfer immediately once Auckland requests it.

Every few days on CEAC visa status checker, I can see my case with two case numbers, followed by a period where it only shows one.
Example, Auckland case has said ready for nearly three weeks (consulate transferred to), and Sydney (transferred from), three times now have appeared as a second case number with the words "Transfer in Progress"

The last few times this happened, Transfer in progress case disappeared and the Auckland Case number had an updated "Last Updated Date"
Currently the Transfer in progress has appeared with a new date (18th of August) and I expect eventually Auckland Case number to have an updated "Last Updated Date" again

Sydney has confirmed the case was transferred earlier in the month.

Is this something I should be concerned about? Have you seen this happen before?
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prayingformyvisa said:
Help: My visa number is current (OC around 2700). I was registered for my interview in Sydney. My interview has not been scheduled. I am currently in Auckland. Lockdown here is due to go into lower levels within a few weeks. What can I do?
I have read here you managed a transfer to Auckland, how do I try to do the same? I have sent a lot of e-mails but getting through to the helpline I get the same basic answers and don't seem to make progress.
This means the world to me as I am sure it means the world to others too.
Thank you for your help!
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Not much we can do anymore.

Auckland need to accept the transfer, but with the lock down all interviews have been cancelled, and will only be scheduled when back at Alert Level 2. Auckland transferred my case, accepted my documents then we went into lock down. You can not get a medical at alert level 4. Who have you been contacting? Auckland Consulate?

Few differences, I had an interview scheduled in Sydney. Consulate transfer is easier.
Did you get a 2nL?
Auckland will only schedule if you have a 2nl.

"Dear applicant,

The city of Auckland will remain at Alert Level 4 until at least September 14. All businesses are asked to maximize telework and minimize personal contact during Alert Levels 3 and 4. The U.S. Consulate General in Auckland operates under safety measures as outlined by the Government of New Zealand. The office will reopen for routine citizen and visa services when Auckland returns to Alert Level 2.

To give our applicants plenty of time to make future arrangements, we are pre-emptively cancelling all scheduled appointments through the end of September. Your scheduled appointment has now been cancelled. We will advise on rescheduling your appointment once we reach Alert Level 2. Please keep in mind that this situation is dynamic; if the city remains at Alert Level 3 or 4 beyond September, then we will continue to stay closed. "
 
Green&Gold said:
Not much we can do anymore.

Auckland need to accept the transfer, but with the lock down all interviews have been cancelled, and will only be scheduled when back at Alert Level 2. Auckland transferred my case, accepted my documents then we went into lock down. You can not get a medical at alert level 4. Who have you been contacting? Auckland Consulate?

Few differences, I had an interview scheduled in Sydney. Consulate transfer is easier.
Did you get a 2nL?
Auckland will only schedule if you have a 2nl.

"Dear applicant,

The city of Auckland will remain at Alert Level 4 until at least September 14. All businesses are asked to maximize telework and minimize personal contact during Alert Levels 3 and 4. The U.S. Consulate General in Auckland operates under safety measures as outlined by the Government of New Zealand. The office will reopen for routine citizen and visa services when Auckland returns to Alert Level 2.

To give our applicants plenty of time to make future arrangements, we are pre-emptively cancelling all scheduled appointments through the end of September. Your scheduled appointment has now been cancelled. We will advise on rescheduling your appointment once we reach Alert Level 2. Please keep in mind that this situation is dynamic; if the city remains at Alert Level 3 or 4 beyond September, then we will continue to stay closed. "
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Thank you, good to speak to someone in the same boat.

Are you currently in Auckland? Did you move here purely for the interview?

I did not get my 2nL. What OC number roughly are you?

I'm exhausting every possible method. I have rung and e-mailed every possible contact for both the consulate and visa contacts provided in Aus and New Zealand.

Is our Green Card considered an immigrant or non immigrant VISA?

I'm unsure whether I should continue trying to get into Auckland or even try another embassy etc... I understand it may be futile... however I will not stop trying until Sept 30!
 
prayingformyvisa said:
Thank you, good to speak to someone in the same boat.

Are you currently in Auckland? Did you move here purely for the interview?

I did not get my 2nL. What OC number roughly are you?

I'm exhausting every possible method. I have rung and e-mailed every possible contact for both the consulate and visa contacts provided in Aus and New Zealand.

Is our Green Card considered an immigrant or non immigrant VISA?

I'm unsure whether I should continue trying to get into Auckland or even try another embassy etc... I understand it may be futile... however I will not stop trying until Sept 30!
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1. Yes currently in Auckland, and didn't move purely for the interview.
2. <1500
3. You need a 2nl, and only KCC can issue that, consulate can not help.
4. Green card, considered Immigrant
5. You need a 2nl, to get an interview, embassies cant do anything without.

Are you on any lawsuit?
 
Green&Gold said:
1. Yes currently in Auckland, and didn't move purely for the interview.
2. <1500
3. You need a 2nl, and only KCC can issue that, consulate can not help.
4. Green card, considered Immigrant
5. You need a 2nl, to get an interview, embassies cant do anything without.

Are you on any lawsuit?
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Okay your number is a fair bit before mine, when did you receive your 2NL?
Auckland is nice isn't it!
3. Is it worth contacting KCC again to see the status of my 2nL?
4. Seems some embassies are still doing immigrant visas and this will be considered an immigrant visa?
 
prayingformyvisa said:
Okay your number is a fair bit before mine, when did you receive your 2NL?
Auckland is nice isn't it!
3. Is it worth contacting KCC again to see the status of my 2nL?
4. Seems some embassies are still doing immigrant visas and this will be considered an immigrant visa?
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Back in May for July.
Some embassies are doing interviews in special cases.
But as DV is category 4 in the priority not many interviews. Some embassies are not under lockdown.
Keeping in mind embassies generally schedule an interview in another embassy if you have a real reason. For example, NZ being a Citizen or resident, tho some embassies are more flexible then others. Auckland only accepted my transfer because I am a citizen.
 
prayingformyvisa said:
Okay your number is a fair bit before mine, when did you receive your 2NL?
Auckland is nice isn't it!
3. Is it worth contacting KCC again to see the status of my 2nL?
4. Seems some embassies are still doing immigrant visas and this will be considered an immigrant visa?
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KCC won’t be scheduling anymore 2NLs before the end of September. The only hope left is the lawsuits.
 
Green&Gold said:
Back in May for July.
Some embassies are doing interviews in special cases.
But as DV is category 4 in the priority not many interviews. Some embassies are not under lockdown.
Keeping in mind embassies generally schedule an interview in another embassy if you have a real reason. For example, NZ being a Citizen or resident, tho some embassies are more flexible then others. Auckland only accepted my transfer because I am a citizen.
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AshleyMarleyNZ said:
KCC won’t be scheduling anymore 2NLs before the end of September. The only hope left is the lawsuits.
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@greenandgold
Roger that.
I have moved and am living in NZ, it was the next best option after America haha. But I love it so much, if it's meant to be I will stay here.

@AMNZ
Oh my word. Okay, so basically, if one of the lawyers wins, we may be able to join a class action? How would we join and how would we keep on top of the news to make sure we act on it straight away if we get the news?
 
I've read a lot people got help from their local MPs, if anyone has the name for these could you please private message or reply here?
I have had support from my local MP and they would like to speak to another MP with experience about it.
Thank you.
 
prayingformyvisa said:
I've read a lot people got help from their local MPs, if anyone has the name for these could you please private message or reply here?
I have had support from my local MP and they would like to speak to another MP with experience about it.
Thank you.
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Are you still waiting for your 2NL or did you already have an interview that was cancelled?
 
prayingformyvisa said:
I've read a lot people got help from their local MPs, if anyone has the name for these could you please private message or reply here?
I have had support from my local MP and they would like to speak to another MP with experience about it.
Thank you.
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I was looking into it but never got there.
If you haven't got an interview time, there is nothing they can do as the Sydney consulate doesn't have your info. You need to harass the KCC about processing (but really, it's too late now as all interviews for our year have been scheduled - NONE were scheduled for Sydney and with the backlog of cancelled appts, I don't think you'd get in anyway).
I'm one of the people who had an appt that was then cancelled. Only chance is the lawsuits now BUT if your paperwork isn't processed by KCC I don't know if you will be able to benefit from them either. When did you submit your documents?
 
JD21 said:
I was looking into it but never got there.
If you haven't got an interview time, there is nothing they can do as the Sydney consulate doesn't have your info. You need to harass the KCC about processing (but really, it's too late now as all interviews for our year have been scheduled - NONE were scheduled for Sydney and with the backlog of cancelled appts, I don't think you'd get in anyway).
I'm one of the people who had an appt that was then cancelled. Only chance is the lawsuits now BUT if your paperwork isn't processed by KCC I don't know if you will be able to benefit from them either. When did you submit your documents?
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There is really no point in harassing kcc cause you will not get the chance to do so....they do not receive calls and they will take them over 3-4 months to just respond to your email....I sent an email 2 to 3 weeks ago...no response yet....so u can imagine.....at this point your best option would be to just wait and see....and apply again ....
 
It's incredibly unlikely that I'll get an interview before FY21 and I'll have to rely on the Rosales court case to pull through but this beats waiting for the Sydney lockdown to end:

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