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AussieVGopal - 24 Oct 2003 21:38 GMT

Yday i got my grant letter. I need to send my passports to DC to get the
stickers on..I would say its my turn for a shout .....

Have Good one

VG

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The GoodbyeGirl - 24 Oct 2003 22:22 GMT

Originally posted by AussieVGopal

> Yday i got my grant letter. I need to send my passports to DC to get
> the stickers on..I would say its my turn for a shout .....

> Have Good one

> VG

Contratulations!!!! It is such a relief to get this little piece of
paper isn't it?

The Goodbye Girl

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CROSSY - 24 Oct 2003 22:57 GMT

Originally posted by AussieVGopal

> Yday i got my grant letter. I need to send my passports to DC to get
> the stickers on..I would say its my turn for a shout .....

> Have Good one

> VG

Hey VG ,nice one..... well done, another one bites the dust:)

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Michael Hoffman - 25 Oct 2003 03:38 GMT

> Yday i got my grant letter. I need to send my passports to DC to get the
> stickers on..I would say its my turn for a shout .....

Congrats!

If you don't mind, post a follow-up when DC gets you the passports back.
I'm curious as to how long they take, as we're planning on sending ours to
them as well.

Mike

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AussieVGopal - 28 Oct 2003 11:53 GMT

Yep, I have the stickers on my passports. I have handed over my
passports and original grant letter over the counter in DC. The
gentleman took 2 min to stick the visas. I was not able to digest the
speediness of visa evidencing. All he said was " wait 2 minutes".

But now i have couple of questions, as we are intending to fly from US
to AU, Is it ok if i fly in nov 03 and my family members in feb 04?
Well regarding shipping, What is the best way of dealing about shipping
stuff to AU from US. And finally, the restriction of $10,000 AUD
applies to each person who enters into that country or to the whole
family. Every time we enter oz, can we carry that amount? Or else which
is the best way of dealing financial/money transfers from states to AU?

TIA

VG

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bubcay - 28 Oct 2003 13:55 GMT

Originally posted by AussieVGopal

> Yep, I have the stickers on my passports. I have handed over my
> passports and original grant letter over the counter in DC. The
> gentleman took 2 min to stick the visas. I was not able to digest the
> speediness of visa evidencing. All he said was " wait 2 minutes".

> But now i have couple of questions, as we are intending to fly from
> US to AU, Is it ok if i fly in nov 03 and my family members in feb
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> else which is the best way of dealing financial/money transfers from
> states to AU?

> TIA

> VG

Congrats mate,

You lucky... you.

Have a blast down under.

P.S. Re. your first question - I believe that the whole family must
travel together on a first entry.

Cheers.

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SDW - 28 Oct 2003 20:39 GMT

Congrats to you! Did you call the embassy in DC in advance to make an
appointment for your visa evidencing? Is your information posted on
austimeline so that we can see how long your process took, if so
what's your user name?

Thanks!

> Yep, I have the stickers on my passports. I have handed over my
> passports and original grant letter over the counter in DC. The
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>
> VG

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Petecito - 30 Oct 2003 22:40 GMT

Great news VG, you must be stoked.

On shipping, I'm working with a company called Texas International who
seem very good (recommended by Harrow Green in London for me). They
may be able to operate for you wherever they are, if not they can make
a recommendation. I think I'm getting a pretty good deal and very
good service. They're packing everything and we're taking everything
except for small electricals and the TV.

On the cash thing, can you set up a bank account there before you
arrive and wire the cash? If not, wire once you've arrived. Funds
transfer is a lot easier over there than in the US. All the need is a
few international codes, really no big deal.

Lastly, some questions for you please as I am on a very tight schedule
for the remainder of the year.

1. Did you go on your own or is it possible to go alone to evidence
all passports in the party?
2. Did you make an appointment beforehand? Sounds like you didn't.
I'm running out of time and may take a sickie on a Monday morning
hopping off to DC.

Many thanks and I hope you've recovered from your hangover ;)

> Yep, I have the stickers on my passports. I have handed over my
> passports and original grant letter over the counter in DC. The
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>
> VG

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starstruck - 28 Oct 2003 16:38 GMT

Originally posted by AussieVGopal

> Yday i got my grant letter. I need to send my passports to DC to get
> the stickers on..I would say its my turn for a shout .....

> Have Good one

> VG

Congrats.

I don't think, the entire family has to go together. The primary
applicant may enter Oz alone and then send for the others.

However, all in the family have to enter Oz, before the expiry date, to
validate the visa.

Regards

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Vanou - 28 Oct 2003 18:54 GMT

Congratulations!

You must be so relieved!

We're also thinking of going ourselves to validate our visa (once we
get the grant letter, one day maybe....) as we can't imagine having to
wait for another letter to arrive by post, again.

Stop this craziness!!!!!

About shipping, I'm afraid I can't help much as we'll be shipping our
stuff from Canada, but it depends if you're considering shipping by
cargo or by airfreight. Are you taking all your furnitures or just a few
trunks? Prices can vary a lot. You better start shopping around.

Moneywise, we've already opened an account in Oz with HSBC and we will
wire transfer our money just before leaving.

Hope it helps

Good luck

Vanessa

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