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COVID-19 TRAVEL
MAY 28, 2021


COVID-19 TRAVEL GUIDANCE FOR U.S. CITIZENS

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JULY 21, 2021


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U.S. CONSULATE GENERAL SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SYD

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Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S.
Consulate in Sydney, Australia.




STEP 1: HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR VISA INTERVIEW IN SYDNEY



The U.S. Embassy in Canberra and the U.S. Consulates General in Perth and
Melbourne do not process Immigrant and K visa applications. These applications
are processed at the U.S. Consulate General in Sydney only.

Please refer to the below visa classification links to assist you in preparing
for your interview:

Diversity Visa
Fiancé(e) Visas
Immigrant Visas

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STEP 2: GET A MEDICAL EXAM IN AUSTRALIA



As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam
in Australia. Click the “Medical Exam Instructions” button below for a list of
approved physicians’ offices in Australia. Please schedule and attend a medical
exam with one of these physicians before your interview.
 

Medical Exam Instructions >>

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STEP 3: REVIEW INTERVIEW GUIDELINES



Read our interview guidelines to learn about any special actions that you need
to take before your visa interview.

 

Interview Guidelines >>

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MEDICAL EXAM INSTRUCTIONS

All immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination
prior to the issuance of a visa. Only a physician approved by the U.S. Consulate
General can perform this exam. It is your responsibility to schedule a medical
exam with an approved physician before your visa interview appointment at the
U.S. Consulate General. Medical examination results from other physicians will
not be accepted. Please click the button below for a list of approved physicians
in Australia. Medical examinations cannot be performed in the United States.

 

List of Approved Physicians >>




ITEMS TO BRING TO YOUR MEDICAL EXAMINATION



The panel physician will need the following items to complete the medical exam:
 * Your visa interview appointment letter,
 * Your passport,
 * Six (6) recently taken U.S. passport-sized photographs, and
 * A copy of your immunization records.
 * DS-260 confirmation page.

All medical examination fees, including x-ray and blood test fees, must be paid
directly to the examining physician. The required medical examination forms will
be provided and completed by the physician at your appointment.




DURING THE MEDICAL EXAM



The medical examination will include a medical history review, physical
examination, and chest X-ray, gonorrhea testing, and blood tests (for applicants
15 years of age or older). The United States also requires tuberculosis (TB)
testing for all applicants two years of age and older. Please be prepared to
discuss your medical history, medications you are taking, and current treatments
you are undergoing. More information on general medical requirements for U.S.
immigrants is available here.

U.S. immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain
vaccinations prior to the issuance of a visa. Current immigrant visa vaccination
requirements are available here. You can also read Frequently Asked Questions
about our medical examination requirements online.




AFTER THE MEDICAL EXAM



The panel physician will send exam results directly to the U.S. Consulate
General, Sydney.

A copy of your vaccination record will be returned to you on the day of the
examination by the panel physician. Keep the copy for your records. If you
received a CD of your x-rays, you must bring it with you to the United States.

Medical reports are valid for three (3) or six (6) months from the date of
examination, depending on the examination results. Your visa will be limited to
the expiry date of the medical exam.

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INTERVIEW GUIDELINES



Important information

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You must submit an Express Post Prepaid Satchel that we will use to mail your
issued visa in your passport (and visa package if applicable). Please be sure
the satchel contains your name, contact number and the address where you would
like us to mail the visa (within Australia). Keep the tracking number for your
records and complete the “Return” address field as the U.S. Consulate address.

a. Express Post Prepaid Satchel (SMALL size) (Invoice number begins with
“IVSCA”)

b. Express Post Prepaid Satchel (LARGE size) for all other applicants including
Ks

Rescheduling or cancelling your interview

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There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment, so please
attempt to attend the date already assigned. For some family-based and
employment preference visa categories, a visa became available within the month
your interview was scheduled. There is no guarantee that a visa will still be
available on the date of your rescheduled interview. Please carefully consult
the Visa Bulletin before you request to reschedule your interview.

To reschedule your appointment, please email our office with the subject line
“Reschedule IV Interview” and provide several dates when you will be available
for an interview. Visa interviews occur on Tuesday mornings only. Please note,
not all requests can be met.

Security screening procedures

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On the day of your interview please go to Level 10 of the MLC Centre for
security check-in. Applicants are requested to bring as few personal items as
possible to the interview. You should arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled
interview to clear through the security screening process. Once you pass through
security, you will be directed to the Consular Office on Level 59. You should
plan on spending up to three (3) hours at the consulate.

Accompanying persons

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Petitioners may accompany the applicant(s) to the visa interview or, if the
applicant is not fluent in English, one interpreter may attend. Please email the
following information at least two (2) weeks before the interview so the
petitioner or interpreter can be approved for access to our office:

 * Case number
 * Applicant’s name
 * Date of interview
 * Petitioner’s or interpreter’s name
    

Immigrant visa fees

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If you have not paid all required fees to the National Visa Center, please be
prepared to pay these fees on the day of your interview. Please note that if you
are found ineligible to receive a visa, the application fee cannot be refunded.
A list of fees can be found Fees for Visa Services webpage.


Visa processing times

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Immigrant visa processing times vary. There may be unexpected ineligibilities
that become apparent only at the time of your interview which require additional
time and processing. Generally, it will take 15 business days to print your visa
and prepare your visa package (if applicable) after the consular officer has
reviewed and adjudicated your case.

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AFTER YOUR VISA INTERVIEW



A Consular Officer can make a decision on a visa application only after
reviewing the formal application and interviewing the applicant. There is no
guarantee that you will receive a visa. Do not sell your house, car or property;
resign from your job; or make non-refundable flight or other travel arrangements
until you have received your immigrant visa.

If more information is needed

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Sometimes a Consular Officer is unable to make a decision on a visa application
because they need to review additional documents, or the case requires further
administrative processing.

When administrative processing is required, the consular officer will inform the
applicant at the end of the interview. The duration of the administrative
processing will vary based on the individual circumstances of each case. Except
in cases of emergency travel (i.e., serious illnesses, injuries, or deaths in
your immediate family), before making inquires about status of administrative
processing, applicants should wait at least 180 days from the date of interview
or submission of supplemental documents, whichever is later.

What happens after visa approval

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Passport and Visa

Your immigrant visa will be placed on a page in your passport. Please review the
printed information right away to make sure there are no errors. If there are
any spelling or biographical errors, contact the consulate immediately.

What do I need to do before I travel?

You must pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration
Services (USCIS) after you receive your immigrant visa and before you travel to
the United States. Only children who enter the United States under the Orphan or
Hague adoption programs, Iraqi and Afghan special immigrants, returning
residents (SB-1s), and those issued K visas are exempt from this fee. Please
visit the USCIS website for more information and to pay the fee. Please Note:
USCIS will not issue a Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551 or Green Card until
you have paid the fee.

When should I travel?

You must arrive in and apply for admission to the United States no later than
the visa expiration date printed on your visa. An immigrant visa is usually
valid for up to six (6) months from the date of issuance unless your medical
examination expires sooner, which may make your visa valid for less than six (6)
months.

Entering the United States

When traveling to the United States, the primary (or principal) applicant must
enter before or at the same time as derivative family members with visas. A visa
does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland
Security, U.S. Customers and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to
grant or deny admission. Learn about admission and entry requirements on the CBP
website. When you are admitted, you will enter as a Lawful Permanent Resident,
also called a green card holder, and will be permitted to work and live in the
United States.

Getting a Green Card – Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, also known as a
green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States
that you write in your visa application form. This is a very important document
that proves you have permission to reside in the United States. If you plan to
travel outside the U.S. before your green card arrives: Please consult USCIS’s
and CBP’s websites for rules about what documents you need to re-enter the
country. We also recommend you check with the airline to ensure you are in
compliance with their rules. Once your card is issued, you should not stay
outside of the United States for more than one year. If you do, you will lose
your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident.

Children’s Issues – In the United States, children are required to have certain
vaccinations before they can enroll in school. We recommend that you bring your
child’s complete vaccination records with you to the United States. If your
child is adopted, you have full custody as a result of a divorce, or you share
custody with another parent, you should bring a copy of all applicable adoption
or custody papers from the authoritative court in your home country. You will
need these papers (translated into English) for issues such as school
enrollment, medical care, and eventual citizenship.

When You are a Permanent Resident – Learn more about your status as a Lawful
Permanent Resident. You may also wish to review Welcome to the United States: A
Guide for New Immigrants.

Social Security Number – To learn about the U.S. Social Security Administration
benefits available to Legal Permanent Residents, and how to apply for a social
security number card, visit the Social Security Administration website.

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APPROVED PHYSICIANS




NEW SOUTH WALES 

Name Address Contact Information Dr. Celina Rappaport MediCentral
Level 11, 501 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000 (02) 8378 1717

doctor@sydneyvisamedical.com Dr. Rosemary Aldous O’Connell Street Clinic
Mezzanine Level
12 O'Connell Street
Sydney, NSW 2000 (02) 9241-1577

usvisas@ocnlst.com.au


VICTORIA

Name Address Contact Information Dr. Charles Okraglik Toorak Village Medical
Centre
Level 1, 459 Toorak Road
Toorak, VIC 3142 (03) 9826 8811

tvmc@tvmc.com.au Dr. Stephanie Claire Dickinson

Dr. Stuart Turnbull Sonic Health Plus
Level 10, 277 William Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000 1300 244 792


WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Name Address Contact Information Dr. Elizabeth Sinclair Fitzgerald Medical
Centre
435 Fitzgerald Street
North Perth, WA 6006 (08) 9228-8173
reception@fitzmed.com.au

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Last Updated: 5/03/2021




CONTACT INFORMATION

U.S. Consulate General Sydney

Level 10, MLC Centre, 19-29
Martin Place, Sydney, NSW 2000

Telephone
In Australia: +61-1-300-139399
In the U.S.: 703-520-2230
Email
support-australia@ustraveldocs.com
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