DV 2022 OC Selectees

[LuckyOneTwo]

Hi all wanted to update.

Heard back from KCC pretty quick re Mexico City. They had a generic reply stating based on nationality I would be interviewing in Sydney.

I did email Suva yesterday re transferring from Sydney to Suva and they emailed back right away confirming they are conferring with KCC about transferring from Sydney to Suva.

 

[LuckyOneTwo]

This is what they requested (I had included most already but resent in the order requested)

Please provide the following information;

• Case No.
• Name
• Relationship
• Nationality
• FSC
• Current Interviewing Post

 

[dumile2022]

Hey all,

I just found this forum and wanted to share my experience so far - feel free to ask me any questions. I was one of the cases that had an interview on 1st April. I didn't know of or participate in any lawsuits.

DS260 - 10th May 2021
DQ - 5th August 2021
Ready for Scheduling - 29th September 2021
2NL - 15th March 2022
Interview - 1st April 2022 (Melbourne)

• I completed my medical exam a few days before the interview, and that process was straightforward. I was able to find an appointment in Sydney, so I flew up for the day. All up cost about $500.
• I arrived at the Melbourne consulate around 8 am and went through security. I only had my paperwork, but they did have facilities for storing phones (a few others behind me had phones) etc.
• I then walked through to the main area, received a ticket number, and took a seat.
• Five minutes later, I was called to a window where I handed over my documents and had my fingerprints taken.
• I then went to a second window, paid the DV fee, and retook a seat.
• Thirty minutes later, I was called over to the first window again - they confirmed everything was okay and I'd been successful.
• I handed over the pre-filled express post parcel, said thanks, and that was it!
• My passport with the temporary visa arrived last week. I'm aiming to move next month

 

[Ryanscr]

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Hey all,

I just found this forum and wanted to share my experience so far - feel free to ask me any questions. I was one of the cases that had an interview on 1st April. I didn't know of or participate in any lawsuits.

DS260 - 10th May 2021
DQ - 5th August 2021
Ready for Scheduling - 29th September 2021
2NL - 15th March 2022
Interview - 1st April 2022 (Melbourne)

• I completed my medical exam a few days before the interview, and that process was straightforward. I was able to find an appointment in Sydney, so I flew up for the day. All up cost about $500.
• I arrived at the Melbourne consulate around 8 am and went through security. I only had my paperwork, but they did have facilities for storing phones (a few others behind me had phones) etc.
• I then walked through to the main area, received a ticket number, and took a seat.
• Five minutes later, I was called to a window where I handed over my documents and had my fingerprints taken.
• I then went to a second window, paid the DV fee, and retook a seat.
• Thirty minutes later, I was called over to the first window again - they confirmed everything was okay and I'd been successful.
• I handed over the pre-filled express post parcel, said thanks, and that was it!
• My passport with the temporary visa arrived last week. I'm aiming to move next month

First I've heard of Melbourne doing DV interviews, that's pretty good news! I'm surprised there haven't been more people in this forum with 2nl's for Melbourne.
Can I ask what your case number was?

 

[BrisOC22]

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First I've heard of Melbourne doing DV interviews, that's pretty good news! I'm surprised there haven't been more people in this forum with 2nl's for Melbourne.
Can I ask what your case number was?

There hasn’t been more for Melbourne because Sydney has been saying Melbourne can’t do them. But this is huge news. Wonder why they aren’t doing more

 

[Ckb]

Is there anyone on here who is having or has had their medical in UK and who was vaccinated with AstraZeneca for COVID?
I'm not sure 100% if it is eligible for US migrant visa applications even though it is a WHO approved (for emergency vaccinations). Cheers

I don’t think AstraZeneca is approved here but

“The applicant should be vaccinated in accordance with the specific instructions for the formulation used. Civil surgeons are expected to remain informed about changing recommendations, such as expansion of recommendations to include younger children and any new contraindications or precautions. As new COVID-19 formulations are recommended by ACIP, they can be used to fulfill this requirement.” - CDC

 

[Maximum]

Hey all,

I just found this forum and wanted to share my experience so far - feel free to ask me any questions. I was one of the cases that had an interview on 1st April. I didn't know of or participate in any lawsuits.

DS260 - 10th May 2021
DQ - 5th August 2021
Ready for Scheduling - 29th September 2021
2NL - 15th March 2022
Interview - 1st April 2022 (Melbourne)

• I completed my medical exam a few days before the interview, and that process was straightforward. I was able to find an appointment in Sydney, so I flew up for the day. All up cost about $500.
• I arrived at the Melbourne consulate around 8 am and went through security. I only had my paperwork, but they did have facilities for storing phones (a few others behind me had phones) etc.
• I then walked through to the main area, received a ticket number, and took a seat.
• Five minutes later, I was called to a window where I handed over my documents and had my fingerprints taken.
• I then went to a second window, paid the DV fee, and retook a seat.
• Thirty minutes later, I was called over to the first window again - they confirmed everything was okay and I'd been successful.
• I handed over the pre-filled express post parcel, said thanks, and that was it!
• My passport with the temporary visa arrived last week. I'm aiming to move next month

Congrats and thanks for the share!!

 

[Syd2022]

Hi Everyone,

I am just wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to tell which cases listed as being "At NVC" have actually submitted as DS260?

Also wondering if there is anyway to tell which consulate cases listed as being "At NVC" are allocated to?

There may not be a way, but I thought nothing ventured, nothing gained, it is worth asking the questions.

Cheers
Charli

 

[Ckb]

Hi Everyone,

I am just wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to tell which cases listed as being "At NVC" have actually submitted as DS260?

Also wondering if there is anyway to tell which consulate cases listed as being "At NVC" are allocated to?

There may not be a way, but I thought nothing ventured, nothing gained, it is worth asking the questions.

Cheers
Charli

It’s Irrelevant anyway. NVC has nothing to do with DV cases. Watch this video from 23:00 minute mark.

 

[Syd2022]

It’s Irrelevant anyway. NVC has nothing to do with DV cases.

If you have a look at the CEAC data, to view all the OC cases, you can identify which numbers are 'holes' and which numbers are actual cases. Any case that is an actual case number is listed as being "at NVC" if it has not yet been allocated to a consular office. I gather for DV selectees "at NVC" actually means at KCC, in a sense, however there is no identifier as to which of those coming up as "At NVC" have actually submitted their DS-260. Happy to be corrected if I am wrong as I am no expert. However, my observation is that a case changes from
'none' 'at NVC' --> 'SUV' 'ready'
'none' 'at NVC' --> 'SUV' 'Issued'
'none' 'at NVC' --> 'SUV' 'Refused' (undergoing administrative processing/waiting for green card issuance to be finalised)
for example when they have been allocated to an embassy by KCC ie in the example provided Suva has accepted the case. Have a look at the screenshots for further reference.

 

[AusOC]

If you have a look at the CEAC data, to view all the OC cases, you can identify which numbers are 'holes' and which numbers are actual cases. Any case that is an actual case number is listed as being "at NVC" if it has not yet been allocated to a consular office. I gather for DV selectees "at NVC" actually means at KCC, in a sense, however there is no identifier as to which of those coming up as "At NVC" have actually submitted their DS-260. Happy to be corrected if I am wrong as I am no expert. However, my observation is that a case changes from
'none' 'at NVC' --> 'SUV' 'ready'
'none' 'at NVC' --> 'SUV' 'Issued'
'none' 'at NVC' --> 'SUV' 'Refused' (undergoing administrative processing/waiting for green card issuance to be finalised)
for example when they have been allocated to an embassy by KCC ie in the example provided Suva has accepted the case. Have a look at the screenshots for further reference.

Hey Charli, to answer your original question I think that all “atNVC” have submitted the ds260, it’s the “none, none, none, none” cases that are holes.
Unfortunately until the cases are scheduled there is no way to tell from the ceac data which embassy they are allocated to.

 

[Syd2022]

Hey Charli, to answer your original question I think that all “atNVC” have submitted the ds260, it’s the “none, none, none, none” cases that are holes.
Unfortunately until the cases are scheduled there is no way to tell from the ceac data which embassy they are allocated to.

Hi AusOC, what about the people who were successful in the lottery and have a CN but have decided not to go ahead with it, or decided not to submit their DS-260 yet. They need to be part of that data somewhere.

I agree, the “none, none, none, none” cases are the holes as hubby and i looked at all of them up 2022OC300 and the the “none, none, none, none” cases are definitely the holes.

 

[Ckb]

Hi AusOC, what about the people who were successful in the lottery and have a CN but have decided not to go ahead with it, or decided not to submit their DS-260 yet. They need to be part of that data somewhere.

They are… Case # > None > at NVC > None> None> 0> 0> 0> 0> 0> 0> 1 > 0

 

[AUDV2022]

Hey all,

I just found this forum and wanted to share my experience so far - feel free to ask me any questions. I was one of the cases that had an interview on 1st April. I didn't know of or participate in any lawsuits.

DS260 - 10th May 2021
DQ - 5th August 2021
Ready for Scheduling - 29th September 2021
2NL - 15th March 2022
Interview - 1st April 2022 (Melbourne)

• I completed my medical exam a few days before the interview, and that process was straightforward. I was able to find an appointment in Sydney, so I flew up for the day. All up cost about $500.
• I arrived at the Melbourne consulate around 8 am and went through security. I only had my paperwork, but they did have facilities for storing phones (a few others behind me had phones) etc.
• I then walked through to the main area, received a ticket number, and took a seat.
• Five minutes later, I was called to a window where I handed over my documents and had my fingerprints taken.
• I then went to a second window, paid the DV fee, and retook a seat.
• Thirty minutes later, I was called over to the first window again - they confirmed everything was okay and I'd been successful.
• I handed over the pre-filled express post parcel, said thanks, and that was it!
• My passport with the temporary visa arrived last week. I'm aiming to move next month

Thx for sharing

 

[Syd2022]

They are… Case # > None > at NVC > None> None> 0> 0> 0> 0> 0> 0> 1 > 0

What you have written here can’t be only the ones that haven’t submitted a ds-260. Our case reads like that too and we have submitted out ds269 and are ready for scheduling.

 

[JayQue]

Hi Everyone,

I am just wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to tell which cases listed as being "At NVC" have actually submitted as DS260?

Also wondering if there is anyway to tell which consulate cases listed as being "At NVC" are allocated to?

There may not be a way, but I thought nothing ventured, nothing gained, it is worth asking the questions.

Cheers
Charli

I'm assuming that the ones at NVC are those that submitted their DS 260 while the case numbers with ....none...none..none....are those selected but decided not to submit their ds 260. I don't think the holes are indicated in the list because if you look closely at the numbers they are not consecutive. I stand to be corrected though.

 

[Syd2022]

I'm assuming that the ones at NVC are those that submitted their DS 260 while the case numbers with ....none...none..none....are those selected but decided not to submit their ds 260. I don't think the holes are indicated in the list because if you look closely at the numbers they are not consecutive. I stand to be corrected though.

Could you please show me how they are not consecutive @JayQue because to me they look consecutive? Cheers Charli

 

[Maximum]

Hi guys,
Did my Medical in Suva today (Sydney Transfer Case) .
To answer my own question and someone else's (Can't find the post) , they did not ask for the flu vaccine.
For me they only wanted to see proof of MMR and Tetanus.
Process took about an hour and cost $500 FJ + $20 for a 24 hour turn around. (Approx $330 AUD) .
Smooth process so far, interview Monday morning.

 

[Maximum]

Wait, proof of MMR and tetanus?

How do I prove the mmr if I had it when I was a child lol

Yeah, was in the same boat..

You need to go at an AU doctor and get a blood test to show your immunity to MMR.

They questioned, but accepted my results. If not I believe they can administer it there ..

For Tetanus you will need to get the DTaP if you have not had it already regardless..

This is from my experience at the Epworth Clinic... may differ elsewhere ..

 

[Ckb]

What you have written here can’t be only the ones that haven’t submitted a ds-260. Our case reads like that too and we have submitted out ds269 and are ready for scheduling.

Yeah, because I never said that… my reply was directed at your comment “ They need to be part of that data somewhere.”

Although I have now, before I submitted my DS260 the data was exactly the same for my Case # as it is now “None > at NVC > None> None> 0> 0> 0> 0> 0> 0> 1 > 0”