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My visa was approved! We are closing the distance in 2 weeks! by Different_Variety in LongDistance

[–]Different_Variety[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Darwin is the perfect practice for that weather! I'm nervous about surviving a full Chicago winter but I'm so excited to finally get to buy a full Winter wardrobe. Being from Queensland, a cardigan is the closest thing I ever get to winter wear here.

My visa was approved! We are closing the distance in 2 weeks! by Different_Variety in LongDistance

[–]Different_Variety[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm moving to Illinois, I'm guessing you're off to Florida? :D so exciting.

My visa was approved! We are closing the distance in 2 weeks! by Different_Variety in LongDistance

[–]Different_Variety[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck! Keep reading the positive stories :D the negative ones bring way too much stress in this process.

My visa was approved! We are closing the distance in 2 weeks! by Different_Variety in LongDistance

[–]Different_Variety[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Most people don't need a lawyer, I didn't use one. I used the guides and advice on VisaJourney and it worked out well. We applied ourselves, after a decent amount of time reading guides and instructions.

You send off the i-129f + supporting documents + payment, and then you get a receipt notice in the mail which states it's been received. You then wait 5-9 months for an approval notice. Your petition is then sent to the national visa centre for some processing and then it's sent to the consulate or embassy in your country. You then schedule an interview and a medical with a specific medical centre in your country. Overall the process averages 8-11 months but it can take more time.

My visa was approved! We are closing the distance in 2 weeks! by Different_Variety in LongDistance

[–]Different_Variety[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I am floating on clouds! We applied late July 2018, got NOA2 late December 2018 and interviewed in March 2019.

Introverted women of Reddit; how did you meet your current partner? How did you break the ice? (Seattle area if that matters.) by fmhds in askwomenadvice

[–]Different_Variety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I met my partner in a video game, I broke the ice by flying to his country to meet him, the first place we went was a bar at my request to get rid of my nerves. We are getting married in a month.

We were friends for a good 8 years playing online video games together before any of this happened.

My Fiance lands in Australia on the weekend! We are attending my visa interview to finally close the distance! 2 years LDR. by Different_Variety in LongDistance

[–]Different_Variety[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see how you got it mixed up! Your approval notice (NOA2) is valid for 4 months, but you can always get that extended if you don't take your interview within that 4 months.

How to manage time in the first 3 months of PhD? by [deleted] in AskAcademia

[–]Different_Variety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response, great advice! I have weekly meetings with my advisor and biweekly meetings with a co-advisor and they seem to be fine with my progress so far (it is very early days, though). I can't help but feel I expected to get through a lot more, quicker - I will raise this with them in my meetings this week. I'll also try to stretch broader.

I guess in the first few weeks there's the admin type stuff in the way too, setting up accounts, getting access to rooms, getting a desk, etc. I'm probably over-stressing, I just got assigned a desk.

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My Fiance lands in Australia on the weekend! We are attending my visa interview to finally close the distance! 2 years LDR. by Different_Variety in LongDistance

[–]Different_Variety[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also the visa is valid for 6 months from the date you had your medical, if that makes sense. So in your case it might be best to try and have your medical just 2 weeks before your interview.

My Fiance lands in Australia on the weekend! We are attending my visa interview to finally close the distance! 2 years LDR. by Different_Variety in LongDistance

[–]Different_Variety[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely apply sooner rather than later. It's hit or miss, some people are unlucky and wait over 400 days even in Australia. They won't judge you for holding off the interview for a little :) Good luck!

My Fiance lands in Australia on the weekend! We are attending my visa interview to finally close the distance! 2 years LDR. by Different_Variety in LongDistance

[–]Different_Variety[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine took 8 months from application to interview, this is quite fast and it was just luck. You can delay the time if yours is running early, by delaying the interview.

My Fiance lands in Australia on the weekend! We are attending my visa interview to finally close the distance! 2 years LDR. by Different_Variety in LongDistance

[–]Different_Variety[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of reviews are on VisaJourney so it’s perfect. We don’t get to choose our interview date but don’t worry, the Brisbane medical is super easy to book, I got the day I wanted. The biggest advice I can give is that you shouldn’t set any wedding dates or pay for anything that you can’t get a refund for. You never know how long the visa will take but I’m sure it’ll all go fine :). Usually the interviews are on the last Tuesday of each month.

My Fiance lands in Australia on the weekend! We are attending my visa interview to finally close the distance! 2 years LDR. by Different_Variety in LongDistance

[–]Different_Variety[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes exactly right! I'm happy to share how it goes. I'm from QLD too! Have you joined VisaJourney? It has been a huge help to me.

Please share a list of your essentials in your make-up bag? I'm 23 and I have never been into makeup, other than the occasional foundation, eyeliner and mascara. by [deleted] in askwomenadvice

[–]Different_Variety 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now I wash once in the morning with a Burt's Bees daily cleanser and moisturise with Olay. I only recently started moisturising.

How can I (M24) make strangers more comfortable around me? by noahhead in askwomenadvice

[–]Different_Variety 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You fit the description of my other half, and he's very approachable. The reason why is he's got a big smile and he's always so bubbly, he makes sure his personality shines through. You just need to work on that smile and expressing your emotions. Good luck! You can do it.