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DV 2022 OC Selectees

@SusieQQQ i just checked britsimns page and his recommendations. The one he recommended is one I have researched and my understanding (although I may have misunderstood) is that Aussies aren’t eligible to take out the policy.
I don’t know the details of his stuff on that but that is labeled as visitors coverage too. can you confirm, is this your final emigration move? You will need to look for US health insurance if so. Immigration is a life event that allows you to enrol outside the normal window. Insurance is pretty complicated here and varies state to state, and it may be worth your while to use a broker to navigate all the options at first.
 
Yes we leave Saturday 23rd July. I have been researching for weeks. Many policies look ok until you read the fine print in the PDS.

I will check Brit simon’s site. Thank you
Have a look at the America Josh Aussie expat blog as well. He talks about Cigna as an option for those just arriving without a job.
 
I’m trying to pay the immigration fee and it’s saying my case and alien number they can’t find. Can anyone help me with this.
 
I’m trying to pay the immigration fee and it’s saying my case and alien number they can’t find. Can anyone help me with this.
Does your number fit in? I did mine last night and it had 10 digits written on the piece of paper but would only accept up to 9. Turns out it was because the guy included 2 0's at the start, you can check your visa for the correct number without the 0's. Mine worked after that. If you've double checked the number in your visa and its still not working then I'm not sure :(
 
Hey Folks

So have my DV interview tomorrow and I’m pretty sure got all my documents and copies in order. With proof of completion of my schooling I just have a my HSC (NSW) along with the marks for my year 12. I also have my degree certificate from university along with the marks. I also have various awards from years 7-9. Do I need anything else to prove I attended high school from years 7-12 or is what I have enough?
Hey Shezza, how did it all go?
 
I’m trying to pay the immigration fee and it’s saying my case and alien number they can’t find. Can anyone help me with this.



You can also find your A-Number and DOS Case ID on the visa stamp (also called a visa foil) in your passport, as shown in the picture below.
  • Your A-Number is identified as the Registration Number on your visa stamp. If your A-Number is fewer than 9 digits, insert a zero after the “A” and before the first digit to create a 9-digit number. For example, “A12345678” would become “A012345678.”
  • Your DOS Case ID is identified as the IV Case Number on your visa stamp. However, please note the IV Case Number has two additional numbers at the end, such as 01 or 02. When entering the IV Case Number as the DOS Case ID, do not include the last two numbers. For example, if your IV Case Number is “ABC1234567801,” you would enter your DOS Case ID as “ABC12345678” (do not include the “01”).
 
Hey Shezza, how did it all go?
Hey So just wanted to let everyone on here that I did my interview this morning and it got approved. Very excited. Thanks to the moderators, BritSimon and all of you on here for helping me with my annoying questions and comments.

The process was pretty straightforward. I arrived there at around 7.40am and got out of there around 2 hours later as there was a number of people there for the same interview time as there were some DV and tourist visa cases. Only a couple of questions asked after handing over the documents. The CO said to come back tomorrow around 2.30 to see if it’s ready though can’t guarantee as it sometimes takes longer.
 
Hey So just wanted to let everyone on here that I did my interview this morning and it got approved. Very excited. Thanks to the moderators, BritSimon and all of you on here for helping me with my annoying questions and comments.

The process was pretty straightforward. I arrived there at around 7.40am and got out of there around 2 hours later as there was a number of people there for the same interview time as there were some DV and tourist visa cases. Only a couple of questions asked after handing over the documents. The CO said to come back tomorrow around 2.30 to see if it’s ready though can’t guarantee as it sometimes takes longer.
Congrats, did they ask anything about your DUI past?

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2022OC5XX
1NL received 9 May 2021
DS 260 submitted 2 November 2021
No documents requested or submitted
Ready to be scheduled for interview 24 December 2021
Current as of 1 January 2022
2NL received 19 April 2022
 
Congrats, did they ask anything about your DUI past?

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2022OC5XX
1NL received 9 May 2021
DS 260 submitted 2 November 2021
No documents requested or submitted
Ready to be scheduled for interview 24 December 2021
Current as of 1 January 2022
2NL received 19 April 2022
Yeh so I got asked about that at both the medical and the interview. The CO asked about that just when it happened and if I’d been in trouble with the law since that to which I hadn’t. Surprisingly they did not ask for my court records around this, maybe because it got dismissed under a Section 10.
 
Yeh so I got asked about that at both the medical and the interview. The CO asked about that just when it happened and if I’d been in trouble with the law since that to which I hadn’t. Surprisingly they did not ask for my court records around this, maybe because it got dismissed under a Section 10.
I got no conviction recorded on my customs matter - section 19B under Commonwealth legislation, which are very hard to get, and almost always, like with me, are appealed by customs, unless ofcourse if your Amber Herd where you get a 19B then brag at a later date that you lied under oath (perjury).

My case eventually ended in the supreme court where 3 judges unanimously held 19B was correct for me due to the, quote, "exceptional extenuating circumstances" in my case.

Despite that as of today I'm still in AP, will be 60 days next Tuesday

Anyways, good luck in the U.S.

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2022OC5XX
1NL received 9 May 2021
DS 260 submitted 2 November 2021
No documents requested or submitted
Ready to be scheduled for interview 24 December 2021
Current as of 1 January 2022
2NL received 19 April 2022
 
@SusieQQQ i just checked britsimns page and his recommendations. The one he recommended is one I have researched and my understanding (although I may have misunderstood) is that Aussies aren’t eligible to take out the policy.
I go to the U.S. with my wife next week. I have taken out PATRIOT AMERICA PLUS for 3 months. It is suitable for new green card holders immigrating to the U.S. Aussies are welcome to take it out and it provides coverage worldwide except for your home country.
 
Did anyone who interviewed in Suva and was approved produce a Queensland issued Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) as their evidence of high school completion ?

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2022OC5XX
1NL received 9 May 2021
DS 260 submitted 2 November 2021
No documents requested or submitted
Ready to be scheduled for interview 24 December 2021
Current as of 1 January 2022
2NL received 19 April 2022
 
I got no conviction recorded on my customs matter - section 19B under Commonwealth legislation, which are very hard to get, and almost always, like with me, are appealed by customs, unless ofcourse if your Amber Herd where you get a 19B then brag at a later date that you lied under oath (perjury).

My case eventually ended in the supreme court where 3 judges unanimously held 19B was correct for me due to the, quote, "exceptional extenuating circumstances" in my case.

Despite that as of today I'm still in AP, will be 60 days next Tuesday

Anyways, good luck in the U.S.

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2022OC5XX
1NL received 9 May 2021
DS 260 submitted 2 November 2021
No documents requested or submitted
Ready to be scheduled for interview 24 December 2021
Current as of 1 January 2022
2NL received 19 April 2022
I hope it goes ok for you.
 
Did anyone who interviewed in Suva and was approved produce a Queensland issued Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) as their evidence of high school completion ?

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2022OC5XX
1NL received 9 May 2021
DS 260 submitted 2 November 2021
No documents requested or submitted
Ready to be scheduled for interview 24 December 2021
Current as of 1 January 2022
2NL received 19 April 2022
I took mine but didn't show them. All I showed them was the 1 piece of paper that just says "Certification of graduation from x high school' and that was it.
 
Hello All,

I'm a bit late to the game but just wanted to let you know I received my green card in the DV21 intake and am happy to answer any queries if anyone needs help.
How did you go with finding work and did you have any major issues about tax?
 
After 14 years of applying and a rollercoaster of a year picked up my passport today at Suva with my green card package! Case no 24XX ...what a lucky year this turned out to be! For those there with me today I did not get taken back in to the little room haha. Heads up for anyone with a DUI in their past (25 years ago for me!) when the medical examiner asks you if you have ever had a problem with alcohol the correct answer is yes.......anyway, congrats to those through, good luck to those waiting and thank you to all who had a hand in pushing this through the finish line!
 
I took mine but didn't show them. All I showed them was the 1 piece of paper that just says "Certification of graduation from x high school' and that was it.
Is this like what you gave Suva? It's not mine, just an example from Google, this is the front page of a QCE, issued from 2008 onwards, prior to 2008 in Qld it was the Queensland Senior Certificate (QSC).

Did anyone else successful in Suva supply what I have attached below?

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2022OC5XX
1NL received 9 May 2021
DS 260 submitted 2 November 2021
No documents requested or submitted
Ready to be scheduled for interview 24 December 2021
Current as of 1 January 2022
2NL received 19 April 2022
 

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After 14 years of applying and a rollercoaster of a year picked up my passport today at Suva with my green card package! Case no 24XX ...what a lucky year this turned out to be! For those there with me today I did not get taken back in to the little room haha. Heads up for anyone with a DUI in their past (25 years ago for me!) when the medical examiner asks you if you have ever had a problem with alcohol the correct answer is yes.......anyway, congrats to those through, good luck to those waiting and thank you to all who had a hand in pushing this through the finish line!
Hi there. Many congratulations. My interview is on Monday…Case No. OC24XX. Super anxious but hoping for the very best. I hope there are no “little rooms” on Monday.
 
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