Which health insurance did you choose?
DV 2022 OC Selectees
- Thread starter Melb2021
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Which health insurance did you choose?
This is what I gave to Suva. Just straight up a certificate that I graduated that my HS gave me.
This is my QCE that I also took but they didn't ask for (they just asked for proof of highschool education, so I gave them the above and didn't offer them anymore).
Only person I saw go to a "little room" was a US citizen so don't worry
Totally understand the anxiousness but its so chill once you get there, and after sitting for an hour your nerves will be gone already from the wait haha. As long as you have nothing complicated (like DUI etc) you've got nothing to worry about if you meet the requirements and have the documents they listed in the email. It'll be like 2 questions and you'll be out in no time!
Did the medical examiner ask for any records of the DUI? What else did they ask with regards to that and did you get asked about it in your interview as well?
090521@0411
Active Member
I interviewed at Suva and did my medical at Epworth. I dont have a DUI but I do have an import offence, the Epworth doctor asked me if I had ANY criminal history and if drugs or alcohol caused any offending, and the CO asked if drugs or alcohol caused my offending after viewing my police certificate.
So be prepared if you have ANY offences on your police certificate, the doctor and CO will ask if you have had any drug or alcohol problems, it's not just DUI offences they ask this about.
And remember the first thing the CO gets you to do is raise your right hand and take an oath, if you lie after taking that oath and are caught, apart from possibly having your application denied, it's an offence called perjury, and as technically you are on US soil when your in any US Embassy, it may be perjury under US law, which means a felony if convicted.
Best advice, be honest, even if your a raging alcoholic, 9FAM specifically deals with issues of alcohol dependency, if you have one the CO may just send you back for another medical to make sure any dependency is no risk to the US.
But if you lie about it and you get caught, even after you get a green card, that can be enough to have your green card torn up, and you being deported from the US.
Good luck
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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
Hey, I only moved over recently as I had to complete my studies and an internship. As a new grad, ive been looking for work for the last 3 weeks, its been good so far. I have been having interviews, I have found the interview process involves around 3-5 steps but that could be just for my industry. Heaps of jobs here, and if you are flexible to move anywhere, then you will find something quickly. In terms of service jobs, retail etc - I noticed there is a sign in every business's window, it seems everyone is looking for workers, and they are paying 15-17 per hour (on average) - not including tips - which isnt bad.
I haven't filed any tax returns or anything yet but tax here doesn't seem to bad. I think it can be expensive if you are earning over 100K.
LuckyOneTwo
Member
I had one interview to get a director level role in the health industry. I had 5 rounds of interviews to get a slightly lower level (but better paying) role just recently. It varies a lot, but you are right there are sooo many jobs around at the moment. Tax in California sucks, but USD means still coming out way better overall compared to Aus.
Hi KiwiToo, do you mind sharing the job sites you are using? Or are you relying on your network? I'm located on the east coast and so far had one interview but haven't heard back from the other applications yet. I'm in my 40s so kind of assumed it would be a piece of cake over here but proving a bit more difficult.
SusieQQQ
Well-Known Member
The US uses a lot of automated stuff in the process so if you haven’t been linked to the job by a human recruiter you need to ensure, for example, that your cover letter and resume carefully match the jobs you’re applying for so that you don’t get auto-filtered out. If you Google, there are some good sites for tips on this. Btw, my husband and I both found (pretty senior) roles via LinkedIn - you get a lot of crapshoot recruiters approaching you but you also get the real deal sometimes. Obviously, make sure your LinkedIn profile is tip top. And remember Americans aren’t shy about their achievements lol. You can also tailor linked in job searches pretty well.
Hey so that was you that I met yesterday when I collected my passport straightafter you. Congrats again.
For any one left still to do their DV interview in Suva, had my interview Thursday morning got approved and was told to come back Friday at 2.30pm as it ‘might be ready though can’t guarantee’. Checked on ceac website Thursday night and throughout Friday to see if it was issued and ready to collect and nothing was updated so just thought I’d still turn up anyway to see if it was ready and it was. So yep good on the Suva Embassy for being super efficient.
If there’s anyone else left from Australia that still might be doing their DV interview in Suva I recommend staying at “Mishra Residence” through Airbnb. It was also recommended by someone else on this forum a few months ago by some guy called Chris or Aussie Chris. The host was super helpful and was able to reassure and give advice throughout my time in Suva and DV process since he’s had quite a few guests come for the DV interview.
Gdluck to everyone still yet to do their DV interview.
Yes I did, without issue.
I think 'refused' is often shown when the visa is not yet issued. Seem to recall a number of people confirming that to be the case. . .
Can you please provide the link for ceac website.
Uh Oh. The Grand Master of immigration dying on his sword. Still giving people instructions and finally revealing the truth of an import offence. The United States must love the sounds of that. You are cooked!
090521@0411
Active Member
Another keyboard coward from the people's republic of Kalifornia I see
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
This is really unnecessary at this point please. Let us all strive to maintain the existing peace on this thread.
LuckyOneTwo
Member
When I arrived I put in a bunch of applications and didn’t hear back - that was one difference from Australia.
How long is your resume? The standard for most US jobs is 2-3 pages which was different to Australia. I started to hear back more when I condensed my resume. You might have already done that but just in case. I have a 2 page version and a 10 page version with much more detail if requested. A skills table really helps.
Zip recruiter is a paid job site but very useful. You can check Glassdoor for the inside scoop on the organisations.
What industry are you looking in?