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DazFoss2022DV said:
No we didn't do any fingerprints on arrival. My brother-in law also said they needed to do bios to get there GC about 6yrs ago. We already have received our Social security number so it isn't for that...
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Can I ask if you got your SS# sent to the address you gave in DS260. How long did it take after activation? Thanks.
 
KiwiToo said:
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.
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Hi. I'm also keen to know how you got your SSN. I ticked the box on DS260 but was advised by Embassy in London that I will need to contact a local social security office when I arrive. I'm only there for a week to activate my residency before returning to London so I'm hoping I can organise one while I'm there. Thanks in advance.
 
Hi All, I got my 2nl for Suva while I am from Nepal and living in Sydney. As per @Britsimon suggestion, I changed my post from Sydney to Suva.
Wondering what will happen if I now request Sydney to take my case from Suva?
 
negiuttam said:
Hi All, I got my 2nl for Suva while I am from Nepal and living in Sydney. As per @Britsimon suggestion, I changed my post from Sydney to Suva.
Wondering what will happen if I now request Sydney to take my case from Suva?
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I don't think anyone will be able to answer this because no one knows. We don't even know if Sydney will get through everyone before Sept 30 or not, let alone how far back in the queue you would be or if they have capacity or when they are sending out final September interviews. You could email them and ask (but based on their replies the past year I doubt they will tell you anything helpful). Best bet if you want to guarantee you get an interview is just staying at Suva, attempting to transfer back may mean missing out. But the honest answer is that nobody knows so its just a decision you will have to make.

I assume you have the means of going to Suva for your interview since you switched it to begin with, so personally I would just stick with it now that you have an interview date. Sydney still hasnt even scheduled some cases that are OC7xx (even though they have done some up to 1200), so I wouldn't risk it.
 
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BrisOC22 said:
I don't think anyone will be able to answer this because no one knows. We don't even know if Sydney will get through everyone before Sept 30 or not, let alone how far back in the queue you would be or if they have capacity or when they are sending out final September interviews. You could email them and ask (but based on their replies the past year I doubt they will tell you anything helpful). Best bet if you want to guarantee you get an interview is just staying at Suva, attempting to transfer back may mean missing out. But the honest answer is that nobody knows so its just a decision you will have to make.

I assume you have the means of going to Suva for your interview since you switched it to begin with, so personally I would just stick with it now that you have an interview date. Sydney still hasnt even scheduled some cases that are OC7xx (even though they have done some up to 1200), so I wouldn't risk it.
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I think I may be the one person who did that. Suva responded almost immediately (as they do) & transferred me back to Sydney within 24 hours. I didn't hear from Sydney so I messaged them a couple of times & finally got a response about 3 weeks later. They accepted my case but warned me that there was no guarantee of an interview. From what I can see, Sydney have scheduled up to OC2115, but I don't think they've sent out a single 2NL since mid June. I think time is not on our side, so I'd definitely stick with Suva if you're 100% sure you want it.
 
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Drm22 said:
Hi

Can I ask if you got your SS# sent to the address you gave in DS260. How long did it take after activation? Thanks.
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Taken from BritSimon's website:

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SSN

The SSN comes from the SSA (Social Security Administration). That is NOT the same place as the Green Card. If you selected the option in your DS260 to have USCIS apply for the SSN for you, the SSN should arrive within 2 to 3 weeks of arrival at the US address in your DS260."
 
AUMatt said:
I think I may be the one person who did that. Suva responded almost immediately (as they do) & transferred me back to Sydney within 24 hours. I didn't hear from Sydney so I messaged them a couple of times & finally got a response about 3 weeks later. They accepted my case but warned me that there was no guarantee of an interview. From what I can see, Sydney have scheduled up to OC2115, but I don't think they've sent out a single 2NL since mid June. I think time is not on our side, so I'd definitely stick with Suva if you're 100% sure you want it.
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You never know there's still 2 months left. I just had a look on the save diversity visa website and the highest number scheduled so far in Sydney is CN 2496. From memory they send their 2nl's during the first 2 weeks of the new month, so could see a whole heap of 2nl's once August starts. Really hoping all of you that are still left to get the interview, get it. @negiuttam as the other 2 have said may be best to leave it in Suva especially if you already have an interview scheduled. The other factor is, being able to get the medical in Australia as i've heard they're booking out pretty fast.
 
AUMatt said:
Sydney have scheduled up to OC2115, but I don't think they've sent out a single 2NL since mid June. I think time is not on our side, so I'd definitely stick with Suva if you're 100% sure you want it.
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Shezza85 said:
You never know there's still 2 months left. I just had a look on the save diversity visa website and the highest number scheduled so far in Sydney is CN 2496.
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That might be the highest they have scheduled up to but they definitely have not scheduled everyone between 0 and 2115/2496 that is waiting. I know of at least one OC7xx case that hasnt been scheduled that hasnt transferred (has been sydney the entire time), so Sydney isnt exactly following CN order 100%. So I'm sure there's also others that havent been that we aren't aware of given 90% of people aren't even on here. But yeah definitely risky, hopefully everyone gets scheduled for September in the next batch. I would 100% stick with Suva though in his case. Sydney is super hit or miss :/
 
I’m OC3XX. Still waiting for my interview to be scheduled in Sydney. I didn’t transfer to Suva. Plus my DS260 was later than most.

For those who already have an interview with Suva, you should definitely stay with them.
 
LisaMelb said:
I’m OC3XX. Still waiting for my interview to be scheduled in Sydney. I didn’t transfer to Suva. Plus my DS260 was later than most.

For those who already have an interview with Suva, you should definitely stay with them.
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OC 21xx and submitted DS260 in April this year. Transferred to Suva and have completed the process with immigrant visa granted. When did you complete your DS260?
 
RPSCHAND said:
Hello BrisOC22

Thanks for replying.
After 3 hours of waiting,Got a refusal letter stating the NZ police clearance not arrived.
Stepped out of the embassy around 11:45 and received email confirming that NZ police clearance has been sent to the embassy.

I called the embassy straight away and confirmed thIs information. I was told that they have received it however it’s only for me not for my derivatives.
Well, it has been a crazy journey so far. I am just looking forward to return to Sydney.
They said if they receive the PC and a visa is available then they will request our passport to be sent to the Suva Embassy.
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Hey how did you get on with the NZ Police vetting certificate - has Suva received it yet? I'm just trying to arrange them to retrieve mine before my interview.
 
Groovy times said:
Hi. I'm also keen to know how you got your SSN. I ticked the box on DS260 but was advised by Embassy in London that I will need to contact a local social security office when I arrive. I'm only there for a week to activate my residency before returning to London so I'm hoping I can organise one while I'm there. Thanks in advance.
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Hey, I’ve moved over already and went to the Social Security Administration. They advised my SSN was already in the mail
 
Got VISA approval for the family from Suva US Embassy today.

Interview was a breeze, took less than 2 minutes and approval given with US miniture flags for the kids and passports to be picked up tomorrow

Thanks Everyone for the updates in the forum.

2022OC25XX
 
getty399 said:
Hey how did you get on with the NZ Police vetting certificate - has Suva received it yet? I'm just trying to arrange them to retrieve mine before my interview.
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Hi
So the NZ PC was sent directly to Suva consulate later on the day of my interview. This was done after 3 emails to the NZ vetting team.

NZ police vetting team apologised for the delay as it was requested 8 months a ago.

I received an email on 19 July to get the passport to the embassy asap. Which I did. On 20 July, got the visa /collected the passport at 11am and travelled back to Sydney on 21st.

Thank you and good luck .
 
BrisOC22 said:
I don't think anyone will be able to answer this because no one knows. We don't even know if Sydney will get through everyone before Sept 30 or not, let alone how far back in the queue you would be or if they have capacity or when they are sending out final September interviews. You could email them and ask (but based on their replies the past year I doubt they will tell you anything helpful). Best bet if you want to guarantee you get an interview is just staying at Suva, attempting to transfer back may mean missing out. But the honest answer is that nobody knows so its just a decision you will have to make.

I assume you have the means of going to Suva for your interview since you switched it to begin with, so personally I would just stick with it now that you have an interview date. Sydney still hasnt even scheduled some cases that are OC7xx (even though they have done some up to 1200), so I wouldn't risk it.
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Yeah, I am staying at Suva. Applied for fiji visa and waiting for it. Anyone here have experience with fiji visa process
 
All the guys who have activated their LPR status by entering the US, can you please tell us, how long does it take from the date of entry to get the physical Green Card and SSN delivered to the US address on DS260?
 
DV2022OC said:
All the guys who have activated their LPR status by entering the US, can you please tell us, how long does it take from the date of entry to get the physical Green Card and SSN delivered to the US address on DS260?
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Hiya,
We entered June 19th at JFK. SS numbers were sent within the first week. Greencard arrived within the first month here.
 
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