Bear

sorry - tried to reply to your message, but for some reason this
happened.

Anyway to:NICH

we too are going throught the DCF process in Sydney & we are both not
there or getting married in Sydney so i can help u with a few things.

Firstly, two months is very quick! maybe more time is needed for both
of you. We have 5 months & even that is pushing it.
The very first thing u need to do is email the Sydney Consulate visa
section, their contact details are here
http://usembassy-australia.state.gov/sydney/
explain your situation breifly & honestly - tell them about your
employment situation (if u have assets this will help you) ask for a
packet 3 to be sent to your girlfriend (hopefull fiance by now) in
Australia. She needs to complete the forms & send back the checklist
to the consulate...then organise an interview date.

buy an open dated ticket.