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DV 2022 OC Selectees

Pyrm2022 said:
3. Am I able to get my medical here in the USA and it is transferred to the Sydney consulate?

4. Is there a chance they could run out of Immigrant visa before I am interviewed?

5. Do I have to enter the USA again before September 30 2022?
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3. Medical has to be done in Australia and have time to be mailed to the embassy.
4. Doesn't look like they will be running out of visas so shouldn't be an issue at all for OC.
5. Don't have to enter the USA before Sept 30 just have to have the visa issued. Generally have up to 6 months to enter after the medical (though can be 3 months in some cases based on the medical). It has the date written on the visa when you get it.

I think Susie or Sm1smom has answered the E3 questions a bunch of times in other threads. Will link it if I find it quickly or they can answer :)

edit: found it - https://forums.immigration.com/threads/dv-2022-oc-selectees.344384/post-2588966

Regarding the "if you go on to AP" someone can correct me if Im wrong but I think I remember reading that you have to remain in Australia while on AP until it's resolved (but not 100% on this)
 
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Hi all,
After doing a quite late DS260 submission (only about two months ago), we just got scheduled at sydney for late september. Just scraped in it seems. (OC13xx for anyone interested)
I've got a few questions that im having trouble discerning from the online material available.
1. Do i need to get all my vaccinations up to date before the medical check? Or will the missing ones be done at that check.
2. the main cause of the delay in submission was a name change requiring new passports. As this was done after the initial lottery drawing, but before we submitted the DS260, should we contact the embassy and confirm that everything is ok with this, or what extra documentation may be needed? As we're scheduled right at the line, we obviously want to make sure everything goes smoothly and we don't go into AP or something (as i assume we would need that resolved before the 30th, which i guess would be unlikely to happen).
3. We've seen that the general advice is once we go to the US and finalise the process, if we were to leave the country to finish things up in Australia, we shouldn't leave for more than a year. However, if we go to the US to activate the green card, do we need to stay there and wait for the greencard? Can we just have it mailed to someone we know and then have them mail it to us in australia?
4. Any other advice to make sure things go smoothly.

Thanks for any advice any one has.
 
I didn't recieve a 2NL. Everyone else seems to have. My case is OC3XX. I emailed KCC. Should I email Sydney too? I hope my case hasn't been lost in the system or mixed up with DV2023. Is anybody aware of anyone else still waiting for Sydney? It looked like they went through all the remaining cases but mine.

I have to face the reality of my dreams being over, given scheduling has already reached to late Sept. Incredibly depressing. I know it was never guaranteed, but having a low CN, single applicant, no derivatives, simple travel history, I thought I had a chance.

I feel quite lost now. Do I continue to wait and see how it unfolds, in case more spots open up or someone cancels?
 
LisaMelb said:
I didn't recieve a 2NL. Everyone else seems to have. My case is OC3XX. I emailed KCC. Should I email Sydney too? I hope my case hasn't been lost in the system or mixed up with DV2023. Is anybody aware of anyone else still waiting for Sydney? It looked like they went through all the remaining cases but mine.

I have to face the reality of my dreams being over, given scheduling has already reached to late Sept. Incredibly depressing. I know it was never guaranteed, but having a low CN, single applicant, no derivatives, simple travel history, I thought I had a chance.

I feel quite lost now. Do I continue to wait and see how it unfolds, in case more spots open up or someone cancels?
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I'm not sure exactly what you can do but my interview has been scheduled for the end of September so I would definitely be doing all you can to follow it up..
 
LisaMelb said:
I didn't recieve a 2NL. Everyone else seems to have. My case is OC3XX. I emailed KCC. Should I email Sydney too? I hope my case hasn't been lost in the system or mixed up with DV2023. Is anybody aware of anyone else still waiting for Sydney? It looked like they went through all the remaining cases but mine.

I have to face the reality of my dreams being over, given scheduling has already reached to late Sept. Incredibly depressing. I know it was never guaranteed, but having a low CN, single applicant, no derivatives, simple travel history, I thought I had a chance.

I feel quite lost now. Do I continue to wait and see how it unfolds, in case more spots open up or someone cancels?
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Probably try contact Sydney, once your case is assigned there I don't think KCC has that much to do with unless you're transferring. Otherwise KCC would of ordered them to schedule us at Melbourne by now if they had a say :(

I guess your alternative is try contact Suva and see if there is anyway they can cram you in still.
 
luckylast said:
Hi all,
After doing a quite late DS260 submission (only about two months ago), we just got scheduled at sydney for late september. Just scraped in it seems. (OC13xx for anyone interested)
I've got a few questions that im having trouble discerning from the online material available.
1. Do i need to get all my vaccinations up to date before the medical check? Or will the missing ones be done at that check.
2. the main cause of the delay in submission was a name change requiring new passports. As this was done after the initial lottery drawing, but before we submitted the DS260, should we contact the embassy and confirm that everything is ok with this, or what extra documentation may be needed? As we're scheduled right at the line, we obviously want to make sure everything goes smoothly and we don't go into AP or something (as i assume we would need that resolved before the 30th, which i guess would be unlikely to happen).
3. We've seen that the general advice is once we go to the US and finalise the process, if we were to leave the country to finish things up in Australia, we shouldn't leave for more than a year. However, if we go to the US to activate the green card, do we need to stay there and wait for the greencard? Can we just have it mailed to someone we know and then have them mail it to us in australia?
4. Any other advice to make sure things go smoothly.

Thanks for any advice any one has.
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1. Should be able to get the missing ones done at the appointment for the most part (I think there are a few that are recommended not being taken together at the same time though such as flu/covid (though I think that's changed now too)). So maybe double check all the ones you require can be taken together. Not sure about Aus medicals but some people in other places have been charged quite a lot for vaccines on the day (like 100+ for a single vaccine) so might be worth getting them done locally rather than on the day if youre concerned about that. Also heard some haven't been charged so hard to say.
2. Not sure on this but you're correct about needing AP resolved before Sept 30, so if you go on AP late September its probably over.
3. You don't have to wait for your green card. Your visa is a temporary green card for up to a year, the one they send you is just a physical copy of it (though you will need an address in the US they can send it to like you said, so you can do that).
4. Just quadruple check you have the documents they ask for and that's all there really is to it. Show up with the documents and answer 2 questions and you're approved, so long as you have everything and meet the requirements there won't be any issues. And take your old passports too since you mentioned just getting new ones (if you used the old ones to apply).

If you have a name change though Im pretty sure you need a police certificate for both (or some countries idk about Aus, can include both on the one). So might need to look into that you haven't
 
LisaMelb said:
I didn't recieve a 2NL. Everyone else seems to have. My case is OC3XX. I emailed KCC. Should I email Sydney too? I hope my case hasn't been lost in the system or mixed up with DV2023. Is anybody aware of anyone else still waiting for Sydney? It looked like they went through all the remaining cases but mine.

I have to face the reality of my dreams being over, given scheduling has already reached to late Sept. Incredibly depressing. I know it was never guaranteed, but having a low CN, single applicant, no derivatives, simple travel history, I thought I had a chance.

I feel quite lost now. Do I continue to wait and see how it unfolds, in case more spots open up or someone cancels?
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When KCC replies to you do they say “Your case number is now current for interview processing. Once the interview date has been scheduled, you will receive….”? That means you should have been scheduled in that last batch especially with such a low case number. Are you willing to transfer to Suva? It may cost a bit more to travel there but if you do you should get an interview early September if you hurry and KCC is still scheduling. I’d try that as a last resort if you’re willing.
 
Please help my status has gone from ap to ready despite of visa approved and they have kept my passport. How long will it take for them to change my status to issued
 
LisaMelb said:
I didn't recieve a 2NL. Everyone else seems to have. My case is OC3XX. I emailed KCC. Should I email Sydney too? I hope my case hasn't been lost in the system or mixed up with DV2023. Is anybody aware of anyone else still waiting for Sydney? It looked like they went through all the remaining cases but mine.

I have to face the reality of my dreams being over, given scheduling has already reached to late Sept. Incredibly depressing. I know it was never guaranteed, but having a low CN, single applicant, no derivatives, simple travel history, I thought I had a chance.

I feel quite lost now. Do I continue to wait and see how it unfolds, in case more spots open up or someone cancels?
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I'm still waiting too Lisa, but I do have a much higher number (OC24xx). I've not given up though.

Sydney are not great at replying to enquiries to be honest. I've exchanged emails with them & the quickest they've responded is about a week later. I did speak to Suva a week or so ago & they were still willing & able to help, so if it's your dream, you should contact them.
 
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Georgia 1 said:
Please help my status has gone from ap to ready despite of visa approved and they have kept my passport. How long will it take for them to change my status to issued
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Where did you interview? If it was Suva and you left your passport with them it will change to ‘issued’ once it is ready to be collected or sent with a courier
 
AUMatt said:
I'm still waiting too Lisa, but I do have a much higher number (OC24xx). I've not given up though.

Sydney are not great at replying to enquiries to be honest. I've exchanged emails with them & the quickest they've responded is about a week later. I did speak to Suva a week or so ago & they were still willing & able to help, so if it's your dream, you should contact them.
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One other thing - does anyone have access to the latest CEAC data so we can find out what case number they're up to? The xarthisius website hasn't updated the csv files since 30 July.
 
aussiechris said:
Where did you interview? If it was Suva and you left your passport with them it will change to ‘issued’ once it is ready to be collected or sent with a courier
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Nepal and yeah they kept my passport, after my interview it was in ap then next day ready. Whereas all my friend who interviewed with me got the email to collect the passport.
 
Hi all!

By some miracle I was scheduled an appointment in Sept, after very much giving up hope. I'm hoping someone can please help answer me as I'm struggling to find an answer anywhere else. My residential address, employment and intended US residential address have all changed since submitting my DS-260. Can I update these details now that my interview has been scheduled or can I change on the day during the interview. Will changing these at my interview risk my chance of approval at all?

Hoping someone knows as I'm very stressed!
 
Laurenfp said:
Hi all!

By some miracle I was scheduled an appointment in Sept, after very much giving up hope. I'm hoping someone can please help answer me as I'm struggling to find an answer anywhere else. My residential address, employment and intended US residential address have all changed since submitting my DS-260. Can I update these details now that my interview has been scheduled or can I change on the day during the interview. Will changing these at my interview risk my chance of approval at all?

Hoping someone knows as I'm very stressed!
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You cant unlock your ds260 now but should be fine to change at the interview. The intended US address can be changed at the interview as well as at the port of entry when you go to the US since this is what they use to send your green card. Others should be fine to update at the interview too, so don't stress you'll be okay :)
 
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