DV 2022 OC Selectees
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Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone from Australia had issues regarding their vaccinations for the US. I've only got a few more to go, the only issues i've had so far was:
* I got the twinrix injection which has Hep A & B together though in my immunisation record it only shows that Hep A has been administered
* Today I went to the chemist to get the rotavirus vaccine and they said that is an oral liquid which doesn't need to be administered by the doctor, though just wondering what to do, as I need this one too to show up in my Immunisation record too.
* I got the twinrix injection which has Hep A & B together though in my immunisation record it only shows that Hep A has been administered
* Today I went to the chemist to get the rotavirus vaccine and they said that is an oral liquid which doesn't need to be administered by the doctor, though just wondering what to do, as I need this one too to show up in my Immunisation record too.
LuckyOneTwo
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WhoopsYou’ve addressed all of these ^^^ to the wrong person/post
For Hep B -- ask the doctor (or nurse) that gave you the injection to add it to the 'Notice/s' section of your 'Immunisation History Statement'. Hep B is one of the dropdown's they can manually add (unlike Hep A and various others). Yes, they can add it after the fact.
It will then show up as 'Natural immunity to Hepatitus B recorded on DD MMM YYYY' (the date will be the date they entered it into the Medicare system, not the date you received it).
Note: the same can be done for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Chickenpox; anything else they won't add, as the dropdown from Medicare only pertains to certain mandatory Australia schedule vaccinations, e.g. so Hep A is out (but for you, that doesn't matter, as it came under your Immunisation list when you got the combined Hep A&B injection).
Besides the above, if you don't have something on the required list (or if your paperwork/records are not accepted), the medical exam people will inject you with what they deem is needed anyways.
FelixAU1998
New Member
EDUCATION: I left high school in year 11, have a vocational Diploma which allowed my to go to university (it is considered equivalent to year 12 in Australia) and I am halfway through my Bachelors. Is there any chance at all that my DV visa will be approved?. I have an aunt in the US that has said she will fill out a declaration of financial support form.
Even if theres only a 5% chance of being approved I will attend my interview. Thanks in advance.
Even if theres only a 5% chance of being approved I will attend my interview. Thanks in advance.
I’m no DV expert but it says “The Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) Program requires the principal DV applicant to have a high school education, or its equivalent, or two years of qualifying work experience as defined under provisions of U.S. law.”
So if it’s equivalent to high school education like you say then sounds like it fits that description so should be okay.
Yes we found one. There is a list on ?Ceac site. I don't have the details with me. we have just arrived in Fiji for our interview next week and the internet isn't that great where we are. If you send me a direct message to remind when when i get back, i will find the link and share it with you. The lady we spoke to was super helpful. She lives in Copacabana, Central Coast NSW. That may be enough info for you to find her. She has also offered to help us do our first tax once we arrive in the states so we can make sure we do it correctly.
When did you received your 2nl?
16th of May
You don’t have to do this. Also july 6th in Suva for my interview too
good luck!Had medical at Epworth Clinic this morning, was super easy.
Checked in, handed them my documents (passport, serology tests + letters from specialist I needed for an exemption).
Had a 9am appointment, went in with the doctor (she's super friendly and good English) at 9:30. She had already reviewed my documents I gave to the receptionist, asked if smoked or had any DUI's or have been admitted to the hospital for any other reasons. Did an eye sight test (colour blind test and regular eye sight test, only have to be able to read the first 3 rows for it to not be an issue). She then took blood tests for syphilis.
Then saw the nurse who took height/weight measurements and did a blood pressure test. Then did an x-ray for tuberculosis. Paid the fee (550 FJ, 520 + 30 for expedited) and will be up results tomorrow (said they will be ready by 12) for a Wednesday interview.
Also saw some other Aussie's there so feel free to reach out if it was you would be great to have dinner together with the others! Was seated far away so couldn't reach out.
Also I wasn't required to get Hep A which some have been asking about.
Checked in, handed them my documents (passport, serology tests + letters from specialist I needed for an exemption).
Had a 9am appointment, went in with the doctor (she's super friendly and good English) at 9:30. She had already reviewed my documents I gave to the receptionist, asked if smoked or had any DUI's or have been admitted to the hospital for any other reasons. Did an eye sight test (colour blind test and regular eye sight test, only have to be able to read the first 3 rows for it to not be an issue). She then took blood tests for syphilis.
Then saw the nurse who took height/weight measurements and did a blood pressure test. Then did an x-ray for tuberculosis. Paid the fee (550 FJ, 520 + 30 for expedited) and will be up results tomorrow (said they will be ready by 12) for a Wednesday interview.
Also saw some other Aussie's there so feel free to reach out if it was you
would be great to have dinner together with the others! Was seated far away so couldn't reach out.Also I wasn't required to get Hep A which some have been asking about.
They took my email since I don't have a local Fijian number (like most of us unless you buy a sim here) and said they will email me. And I asked for an approx time they'd be ready and they said it would be by 12
LuckyOneTwo
Member
Great, I was there this morning. Your write up covered it all. I was scheduled for 9am but not called in until 9:40 ish so definitely recommend a book. They said a timeframe of 'after lunch' for mine being ready tomorrow with notification by email, but I don't know what time Fijians have lunch. Wanted to note that several of the vaccinations listed on the consulate site weren't required. Pnemococcal, Meningococcal and flu vax were three that I don't have on the official list, and I wasn't required to get today. I had serology results for all the others, which were nothing official, simply the print outs from my Doctor from 2017 when I had to get them to work in a hospital. Just FYI for those trying to get them added to your official record. A print out of serology confirmation seems to suffice. Don't forget your passport! I did...... But they were fine with my photocopy. At least now I won't t forget it for the consulate... I had a print out of my US vaccination record which they wanted also. I'm staying in Pacific Harbour, otherwise would be down for dinner or a drink. There is a good Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant in Suva (saw on the Dirt Cheap YouTube video for Fiji travel ideas) we had our eye on for lunch tomorrow (Daikoku). Is everyone staying in Suva?
They took my email since I don't have a local Fijian number (like most of us unless you buy a sim here) and said they will email me. And I asked for an approx time they'd be ready and they said it would be by 12
LuckyOneTwo
Member
Hey any of your that have already interviewed and got your passport back the next day in Suva - what time did you get it back?
I’m staying next door at Holiday Inn (currently sitting in the GP cafe reading though).
There’s a few of us Aussies in a lil telegram group that are organising getting food/whatever.
I’ll DM you my number and I can add you to the group
Can you add me to the telegram group as well?I’m staying next door at Holiday Inn (currently sitting in the GP cafe reading though).
There’s a few of us Aussies in a lil telegram group that are organising getting food/whatever.
I’ll DM you my number and I can add you to the group