I have been through a very similar process. But try to focus on the more positive side and do not give up the chance in Melbourne. It is still a very nice option if you want to have a more easy life as an academic in the future.
thx.I do love mel as well but U.S is my original dream, a place I have been after for many years.perhaps it is all fate, U.S is not the place I belong to.Anyways, thx.Blessed u too.