ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresG325A question
I have been going through the forms I-130 and G-325a that we have been told to fill out. We looked at the G 235a form and its asking for hubbies assets.

Now we only have $10,000 savings at this time, but will come into another $20,000 (aus) by June.

Will having only $10,000 in savings now affect the application? Will they deny it on that?

We are getting a joint sponsor (Hubbies mate and wife who earn combined $40,000 USD per year), but we don't file the joint sponsor form till later on right?

Also its asking hubbies yearly income. Does that mean his income now, or his US income (none as he's worked here for 5yrs)

Thanks

EMerald
EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-11-06 06:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax return advise
Hubby hasn't filed his US taxes for the past 5yrs. Only because we weren't aware that he had too until we looked into getting my visa.

I've contacted a few people here in Australia who specialise in US taxes abroad and some are saying they'll do the 3 years needed.

If he hasn't filed for the past 5 yrs, should we file 5yrs worth, or just the 3 we need for his visa? Because the way the tax people are talking they said we only need to do the 3 we need for my visa.


:help:

Thanks
Emerald
EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-11-07 05:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Question
When filling out the i-864 form it asks for the sponsors income and current employment. Do we put down my husbands Australian job and his Australian income, or when its talking income is it USA jobs and income. I'm confused on this as Hubby is working here in Australia and has been for the past 5yrs.

THanks

EM
EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-11-12 06:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax return advise
hubby thinks that filing your own is hard and he dosn't want to stuff them up? Is it really that hard? Also where do we get the forms from?

Wouldn't the IRS wonder why we are only filing 1yrs taxes and havn't filed the other years? Wouldn't that be an issue for my visa, or do they just require the 1yr tax return.

Thank
EM


Em,

Why not have the tax preparer do just 1 US tax return, then when your husband sees how it's done for his situation he can do all the other missing years himself?

Guess who's going to give the tax preparer all of the numbers needed to do the tax returns anyway?

Yodrak

Yes he filed his taxes every year before coming overseas, and he filed every year here in Aussie since arriving.

Each tax person i'm getting quotes off to do his USA taxes in aussie are quoting 3yrs taxes, so thats why i'm wondering what to do.

An waiting on another guy to get back to me for taxes quotes before we get moving on them..... damn i wish we knew all this previously lol

Em


I agree. Just do the most recent one through a preparer and the rest you can do it using Turbo Tax or some such software. Preparing back returns are no different than preparing the current year when using software. However, once you send in the returns, IRS will asses penalties if any, and notify you to pay them. You can't file back taxes electronically, you need to send the paper returns. You can also make payment arrangements with IRS if needed.


EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-11-13 17:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax return advise
Yes he filed his taxes every year before coming overseas, and he filed every year here in Aussie since arriving.

Each tax person i'm getting quotes off to do his USA taxes in aussie are quoting 3yrs taxes, so thats why i'm wondering what to do.

An waiting on another guy to get back to me for taxes quotes before we get moving on them..... damn i wish we knew all this previously lol

Em


EM,

The issue of filing isn't whether he's earned more than the foreign-earned income exclusion, the issue is whether he's earned more than the threshhold amount for filing an income tax return.

Was he filing tax returns prior to going overseas?

In any event, if it were me I would send them all in together.

Yodrak

Yodrak,

So do you think if we file the 1yr or 3yrs needed for the visa, we can file the rest in the USA when we get there? Or will the IRS ask where the missing 2yrs are when we ask for the transcript for the visa? He hasn't earn't over the foreign income limit.

Hmmm hard one,

EM


EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-11-09 03:53:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax return advise
Yodrak,

So do you think if we file the 1yr or 3yrs needed for the visa, we can file the rest in the USA when we get there? Or will the IRS ask where the missing 2yrs are when we ask for the transcript for the visa? He hasn't earn't over the foreign income limit.

Hmmm hard one,

EM

Emerald,

He may need only 1 year for the visa, but the IRS will want a tax return for any year in which he made more than the minimum required by law to file a tax return. He may not owe any tax due to the foreign-earned income exclusion or tax treaty provisions, but he still needs to report the income.

Yodrak

Hubby hasn't filed his US taxes for the past 5yrs. Only because we weren't aware that he had too until we looked into getting my visa.

I've contacted a few people here in Australia who specialise in US taxes abroad and some are saying they'll do the 3 years needed.

If he hasn't filed for the past 5 yrs, should we file 5yrs worth, or just the 3 we need for his visa? Because the way the tax people are talking they said we only need to do the 3 we need for my visa.

Thanks
Emerald


EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-11-07 15:10:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresTax return advise
Hubby hasn't filed his US taxes for the past 5yrs. Only because we weren't aware that he had too until we looked into getting my visa.

I've contacted a few people here in Australia who specialise in US taxes abroad and some are saying they'll do the 3 years needed.

If he hasn't filed for the past 5 yrs, should we file 5yrs worth, or just the 3 we need for his visa? Because the way the tax people are talking they said we only need to do the 3 we need for my visa.


:help:

Thanks
Emerald
EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-11-07 05:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 & I-864a What is needed?
Yodrak,

Because they both make $20,000 USD Combined a year, that = $40,000USD. The poverty guildelines they have to meet are for 5 people. Him, his wife and two kids plus me.

So they don't have to show any other assets or financial information that i'm aware of. They can just use their pays combined.

So would all they need then just be pay slips/tax returns, or do they need the birth certificates etc as well.

Just trying to organise it for them and make it as easy as possible for them to understand

Thanks



Emerald,

The need to provide documentation for whatever financial information they show on the I-864. Pay slips and past tax returns may or may not be sufficient depending on what information they need to document.

Yodrak

As hubby dosn't have enough $$$ to show to meet the poverty guidelines, we are using his best mate and his wife as joint or co- cponsors, whatever you call them lol.

I've printed up the I-864 for his mate and the I-864a for his wife. BUt i am confused a tad as to what they need to supply in the way of paperwork. What i can see from the forms is they both need

* copy of their birth certificates to show they are US Citizens
*Copy of both their federal income tax returns for the past 3yrs
*6mnths pay slips from them both
* copy of wifes drivers licence to show proof of residence (if not on the tax returns)
*Copy of marriage certificate (if joint tax returns arn't filed)

Now is all this required, or have i read way to much into it?

They earn $40,000USD combined income.

LIttle help on this please as i have to send this to them so they can get started on it.

Thanks


EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-11-14 04:25:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 & I-864a What is needed?
As hubby dosn't have enough $$$ to show to meet the poverty guidelines, we are using his best mate and his wife as joint or co- cponsors, whatever you call them lol.

I've printed up the I-864 for his mate and the I-864a for his wife. BUt i am confused a tad as to what they need to supply in the way of paperwork. What i can see from the forms is they both need

* copy of their birth certificates to show they are US Citizens
*Copy of both their federal income tax returns for the past 3yrs
*6mnths pay slips from them both
* copy of wifes drivers licence to show proof of residence (if not on the tax returns)
*Copy of marriage certificate (if joint tax returns arn't filed)

Now is all this required, or have i read way to much into it?

They earn $40,000USD combined income.

LIttle help on this please as i have to send this to them so they can get started on it.

Thanks
EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-11-13 18:05:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions
Yodrak,

Thanks heaps for your help, its so confusing this form. It's the first one i've had alot of trouble with.

Part 3 Q9 Says:

I am sponsoring the following family members immigrating at the same time or within six months of the principal immigrant named in Part 2 (myself) Do not include any relative listed on a seperate visa

So do i put the kids in there? as well as fill out a seperate I864 form for them each?

Also can you help me with this part?

3:-Part 4 question 13:-

In part 4 question 13 Do i put his sisters address where we are staying, or his dads address where his mail etc has been going to for the past 5yrs. This is to partly prove domicile


His mail was going to his dads etc since he's been here, but we are using his sisters address as where we are staying, as thats where we will be staying. Plus his dad and mum arn't reliable to send us mail etc that arrives at their house.
EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-12-28 04:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions
Sorry i can't edit the above post so re-posting






1. He needs to provide an I-864 for each immigrant. even if the kids are US Citizens?Does the joint sponsor have to also, as i thought they were just sponsoring me, so i am getting them to fill out the one form, plus his wife is filling out the I-864A i think it is.

2. 'Yes' So i tick the yes box

3. You haven't provided enough information to answer the question - are the kids immigrants or US citizens?THe kids are US Citizens

Part 24: Depends on the answer to the previous question.
EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-12-27 15:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions
Emerald,

1. He needs to provide an I-864 for each immigrant. even if the kids are US Citizens?

2. 'Yes' So i tick the yes box

3. You haven't provided enough information to answer the question - are the kids immigrants or US citizens?THe kids are US Citizens

Part 24: Depends on the answer to the previous question.

Yodrak

Edited by Emerald, 27 December 2006 - 03:14 PM.

EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-12-27 15:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-864 Questions
Hubby is the USC and i am the AUstralian Citizen. We are both living in Australia, and hubby has been here for 5.5yrs. We have 2 kids togther and one more on the way.

WE are going to go the DCF route here in Australia. I'm sorting out the paperwork to get organised for the interview. WE are yet to file the initial petition, but will be after the new year.

We have a joint sponsor working on their I-864's to sponsor me.

My questions are:

1:-
Does he need to file an I-864 for me and one each of the kids? or just me?

2:- Part 3 Question 8:

In part 3 question number 8, Which box do i tick. Hubby dosn't meet the poverty guidelines, hence we are getting a joint sponsor. So what do i tick?

Part 3 Question 9:

In part 3 question 9 Do i put the kids in there?

3:-Part 4 question 13:-

In part 4 question 13 Do i put his sisters address where we are staying, or his dads address where his mail etc has been going to for the past 5yrs. This is to partly prove domicile.

Part 24:

Do i need to fill out an I-864A form as we will be using my pay that will continue up till Jan 2008 if not longer.


I am finding this form very very confusing, so any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Emerald
EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-12-27 03:33:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130
Thanks for that, yes we are going the DCF route. So we want to make sure we have all the correct paperwork, plus extra so there are no hassles.

Will go and re-look at the form.

Thanks
Emerald
EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-12-30 05:18:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130
We are hoping to put lodge the I-130 in about 2 to 3 weeks. I dont' want to waste a trip (as we have to take the kids with us), so i'm hoping i have everything we need for it.

How did you prove your relationship? We have birth certificates for us and the kids, marriage certificates etc taht they request. Is there anything else i can take to prove the relationship?

Or will being married for almost 6yrs, plus 2 kids and another on the way be enough, plus the paperwork they ask for?

Thanks
Emerald
EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-12-29 14:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresSubmission of Medical Results with Packet 3
Dear All, Need some advice...

I am about the send Packet 3 to the consulate, however I have confusion regarding sending of the medical reports. Can I open the Medical reports received from the doctor or should I send the unopened (sealed) envelope along with other documents forming packet 3 to the consulate. The doctor said i can open the envelope and send reports, however in one of the topics it said to send unopened envelope.

Also do we need to send passport size photos along with packet 3 or do we have to carry it with us during the interview.

Please, can someone enlighten me.

Thanks in advance
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2012-07-25 04:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresMedical in Sydney
Hey Kitkat

The way it normally works is as follows:

1. Get an appointment.
2. Prior to the appointment, get the details of immunization records. If you don't have the records go to your GP and he will do a blood test to determine the immunization you have taken (it normally takes 3-4 days for the results, but it could vary). In case you haven't take any immunization shots, you can tell the GP to give you or Dr Waks clinic can give you.
3. The day of the appointment, the doctor will go through all the questions and procedure etc including the x-ray and blood test. The doctor won't be able to give you a conclusive result as the x-ray and blood examination won't be available. Please don't forget to carry a prepaid express envelope.
4. Once all the reports and results are ready (normally it takes 3-4 days after the examination), the doctor will either send you a white sealed envelope (consulate copy) along with a copy of the reports (for your reference) in the prepaid envelope (scenario 1) or the doctor will send the consulate copy directly to the consulate and send you a copy of the reports (scenario 2). If the scenario 1 happens you just need to mail the white sealed envelope to the US consulate (Sydney office).

That's all you need to do. When you go for the appointment, the doctor or the assistant will explain in detail what you require to do. So I suggest don't stress out.

Hope the above answers all your questions.
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2012-10-22 11:34:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresPOE- LAX OR SFO OR DFW

:thumbs:Thanks Guys!! This is so difficult because the longest layover is about 2 hours and a half that i've seen... I guess i'm going to have to bite the bullet and make sure to have him let custom's know that he's got a connecting flight and he's here on a K1.

Thanks so much for the replies!! I really do Appreciate it!


Hey

I recently used Honolulu as my POE, and it was very quick, roughly 30-45 minutes. There was no one else in the queue except me.
One more advantage of flying Hawaii Airlines and using Honolulu as POE is that they allow 2 bags of 32kgs free of charge as Check-in baggage.
Following is the link to the Hawaii airlines baggage policy: http://help.hawaiian.../detail/a_id/80
Considering that you are moving for good, you would be carrying lots of stuff.
The other thing is that the tickets are comparatively cheaper then all other airlines.

Hope the above helps.

Edited by Ni & Pa, 22 February 2013 - 12:51 PM.

Ni & PaMaleAustralia2013-02-22 12:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFlight to NY
The immigration at Peru are not concerned with the sealed envelope, you just have to present the envelope at NY airport which will be the port of entry.
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2013-03-03 22:35:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsPotential dumb NOA question
My fiancee recieved a letter via our lawyer from the Nebraska office saying our file was going to California and that a tracking receipt number has been generated

Is this the NOA - or is that something else again. Also the checks cleared - if thats important to the question

Thanks Glen
MG1962Not TellingAustralia2007-12-17 04:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 - December Filing
Yeah December 3rd here - And it is funny the things you hang on to - we were over the moon when we found out the cheque cleared lol - I mean there is only a zillion steps to come. Vegas is looking good - We are marrying on the West coast at this stage - Teresa's family are all there. So depending on finances, you might be on
MG1962Not TellingAustralia2007-12-15 15:54:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsWaiting for a NOA2 from CSC for your I-129F?
QUOTE (Jeraly @ Dec 15 2007, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sounds cool!! I see another clan in the making!! Our own British Empire - underground in the States!! Muah ha ha ha ha!!!!


Its all good, I have Kansas covered

And they even have a cricket team smile.gif

http://kcc.hitscrick...om/default.aspx
MG1962Not TellingAustralia2007-12-15 18:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUnique evidence of meeting or of a relationship
Actually that raises an interesting point - should we continue to compile evidence of the relationship - ie phone records emails etc etc even after we have sent the paperwork in. Will the Consolate be looking proof of the relationship being ongoing during the processing period?

Like Sora we are at the start of the process, so also look at a 6 months crying.gif
MG1962Not TellingAustralia2007-12-15 15:45:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresUnique evidence of meeting or of a relationship
Two tickets to a local college football game, plus a ticket stub for the first offical date we went on when I was there - Even sent the little flyer, Homeland Security, put in you bags when they have checked out your belongings
MG1962Not TellingAustralia2007-12-15 08:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & ProceduresFile before divorce finalize?
Yeah we got some bad legal advice as well - set us back three months - But paperwork is in - our Lawyer even seems to have worked through Thanksgiving to speed things up.
MG1962Not TellingAustralia2007-12-15 07:55:00
Asia: East and PacificUS life V's OZ Life
Wow thanks for that haza, it's good to hear your story about the differances. I've only heard negative so far from others how it's so hard there due to low wages, and i've heard some positives too.. Yet it dosn't cost you $500,000 for a 1960' s house, $700 a year to register your car, plus every other bill that comes in and is lot higher the your wages coming in.

I'd be interested to hear others opinions too. My family can't believe i want to raise my children over there. But at least you have some freedom, here your banned from so much, and they are hiking up the prices of everything but your wages.

So hopefuly in 2yrs time i'll find out what the usa is like to reside in. so far my longest stay was 6 weeks with my sister in law and dh's family.

Thank again i appreciate you posting a reply

Emerald









Hey Emerald,

I lived in Melbourne all of my life and it certainly was a culture shock when moving to the US. Americans have quite an outgoing culture and I’m not talking about going to the footy or to the pub or Sharon’s BBQ. It's a service oriented country. For example, a waiter works hard to satisfy a customer to get a tip. Unlike down under were the attitude of waiters is take it or leave it..

Most houses in the suburbs barely have any fences. Unlike Aus were someone would call Today Tonight if the neighbour dares cut down the 2 metre fence.

It's funny how so many people see Australia as this breathtaking and fruitful nation for all, when in reality as you mentioned yourself it is quite an unaffordable country to live in. The last job I had before I moved to the US was with Sensis. Hey, they are owned by Telstra so the money was fantastic. Yet as you know first hand, in Australia everything costs big $$$. Shopping, eating out, driving, general living expenses, travel, services etc are quite expensive, in comparison to the US. My fiancée frowns because I love shopping at Walmart. Americans don’t understand how luck they are to have a store which sells items at prices 3 to 10 times cheaper than Australia.. The only thing that is more expensive in the US is the cost of produce and meat, in the supermarket.

I find Americans are pleasant and courteous people (excluding some NY's, democrat party supporters and people from LA who can be full of BS). People from the south are generally really nice individuals, even though northerners hang shlt on them.. The thing about Australia is that be it Melbourne or Brisbane, generally the majority of AUS has the same type of culture / attitude. Whereas I feel that the US is really a large country made up of 50 smaller countries. One state can be completely different from the next.

I still joke with my fellow white collar mates about being the beggars down under. It’s a different ball game here. All of my tradie buddies in AUS have new cars, x houses, take multiple holidays every year and live a dam good life. While office workers bring their cut lunch to work to save money.. This is something you won't see in the US, let alone most other developed nation.

Overall there are a lot less handouts here. It's up to every individual to make something of them self. Down under the 'under-dog' is always nourished and taken care of, at the expense of other hard working people. This is not the case here.

Well I hope this enlightens you just a tad on the US vs AUS.

Cheers
Harry

PS My parents are old school Europeans so they were shocked and scared about me living in the US. Well they are starting to get over it. Ironically, they didn't have much to say when i showed them the stats that Australia has the highest crime rate of any OECD country.


EmeraldFemaleAustralia2006-04-15 18:44:00
Australia and New ZealandWhat documents to be submitted with DS230
Hi All

Today I found out the case number has been allocated by NVC and the file has been forwarded to Sydney embassy. This was pretty cool considering the backlog at NVC, it took exact 1 month from issue of NOA2 to NVC issuing case number and forwarding the file to Sydney embassy.

My question is, after receiving packet 3 what documents are we supposed to forward along with form DS230. Does the police clearance and other documents have to be attached and sent with DS230 or do we have to only send DS230 immediately and other forms (DS156 & DS156K)and documents sent at a later date?

Is there any link or guidance issued by the embassy as what is sent at what point of time?

Thanks
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2012-07-07 04:54:00
Australia and New ZealandAustralia Police Clearance

I put my address, i don't want them to send it to embassy directly.
I booked my medical BEFORE I knew my case number, but case number came before the medical date. i started the police check BEFORE I know the case number, i think.


Thanks for that. I went and got the police clearance done though it was bit messy, the constable wasn't aware of the procedure for the combined fingerprint check (name, date of birth and the fingerprint) as a result I ended up paying for 2 different checks (name/DOB and fingerprint), hopefully it all works out, however I will follow up with the Criminal Records Department from where it is issued.

Regards.
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2012-07-07 04:43:00
Australia and New ZealandAustralia Police Clearance

mine asked me if i wanna send it to the embassy or another address. it is said on the paper form i think, NOT sure if it is also on the online form.

also depends on the state I think. Im in NSW.


The online form gives a similar option. However when i spoke to this lady at the local police station she said it cant be sent to a personal address, it has to be sent directly to the embassy. My query is when you applied for the police clearance did you get it delivered to your address or to the embassy. If you did have it delivered to the embassy did you wait till you received your case number/packet 3 and then applied or did you forward it without the case number.

By the way I am from Sydney, NSW.

Which state are you in?


Hi

I am from Sydney, NSW.
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2012-07-06 04:32:00
Australia and New ZealandAustralia Police Clearance
Hi All

We have applied for K-1, its been a while, we have got the NOA2 approval the file still hasnt been forwarded to NVC. We understand there is a backlog and all, but we are hoping to receive packet 3 by early next month.

I inquired with the my local police station for the finger print check and i was told that the clearance can be sent only to an organisation and not to a personal address. Is this true? Does the Australian Police Clearance have to be directly forwarded to the embassy or does it get sent to us and we then forward or carry it with us during the interview.

I was in the impression that the you apply for the pollice clearance, receive it and then send it to the embassy.

Can anyone enlighten me what the actual process is?

Thanks in advance.
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2012-07-05 02:45:00
Australia and New ZealandAustralian Federal Police - National Police Check

Hi All.

For those who have completed the application for the national police check - did you apply for a code 33 or code 35 check?

I believe it is code 35 but I figured I should check. There don't seem to be any guides covering this.

I have found a guide for Canada that covers it (code 35), but that doesn't exactly help :P

callsignapollo


Hi

I recently got my police check done in NSW, it required completion of an online form where I specified Name and Fingerprint check, took a printout and then went to the local police station. There is no need for addressed envelope etc. The addressed envelope is if you want the fingerprints to be sent to some other countries police department etc.

Please check the following link for police clearance as specified by the US Embassy in Australia http://canberra.usem...olice_cert.html
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2012-08-07 04:15:00
Australia and New ZealandMoving from Australia to USA
Hi

I was faced with a similar situation (I was flying from SYD to SFO) last month, however I found an unbelievable deal with Hawaiian Airlines. They allow 2 bags (31kg) per ticket as normal baggage allowed and every extra bag (3rd bag onwards) was $100 (AUD) per bag. Also on comparison, Hawaiian Airlines was offering the cheapest ticket in comparison to all other airlines.

Also Honolulu as POE is a good option as there is hardly any queue and the custom officers are very friendly.

Hope this helps.
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2012-10-15 11:28:00
Australia and New ZealandIs I34 form needed for packet 3
Hi

If I were you, I would wait till I had the form in hand and then send everything together. Now that you have waited so long, couple of more days will easily pass by. You don't want to be in a situation where the interview date is delayed due to incomplete documents.
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2013-02-22 12:56:00
Australia and New ZealandGetting Medical Done before NOA2

I was really just wondering if it can be done and if so what the process is for scheduling an appointment without a case number.


I would suggest wait for the case number as it does not take a long time to get the appointment. I got mine done in Sydney and was able to get the appointment within a weeks time.

Once you have the case number simply call up the doctor and schedule an appointment, its pretty straightforward. They will inform you what to bring along etc.

However what you can do at present while waiting for the case number is to call up the doctor and ask which vaccinations are required and accordingly get them sorted if you don't already have them.

All the Best.
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2013-03-11 13:12:00
Australia and New ZealandFiling Tax Return in US
Hi All

I have a question specifically for recent Australian residents who have moved to US in 2012 and will be filing US Joint Tax Return for 2012.

Did you include your Australian Income(January to ......) in the 2012 US tax return and then claim exclusion (Form 2555) or did you completely avoid including the Australian Income due to Australia-US Tax Treaty.

Also if you have already filed the tax return what provider did you use, H&R Block or Turbo Tax and which specific product did you use? I tried using the basic one from H&R Block, but was unable to do it correctly, and the online help provided was not very helpful.


Cheers
Ni & PaMaleAustralia2013-03-22 20:39:00