somarie Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hi KirstyGood luck with all the hard work and you better have a good one next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyP Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Any news Waitin2Long? Will do Somarie - you are due any day now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worth the wait Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 We had feedback from our case officer today our visa has been approved in principle they just need to merge our medicals from one system to another we will get our grant letter tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somarie Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks Kirsty! My husband is diabetic, so I'm worried that the finalization of the medicals will take long. We have, however, already included a specialist report in our medicals.W2L, it seems you know people in some places! Wow, that was fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyP Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I agree! You even got a lot of info out of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyP Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 San - when you say it took foru working days to get visa stamped is that four days with the Aus High Com or Four days from drop off with Vfs to collection? Am trying to run the numbers - its tight! SHOOOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest San Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Dropped off, 2 days with high comission, was ready for collection on day 4 (this is business days, there was a weekend in between) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleneg75 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Ok, I am now tired of waiting. We lodged 25 July. The health requirements were finalised 9 September.When the visa is granted, did you receive an email or did you just see it on the status enquiry site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest San Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 (edited) I first saw on the website, then the next morning got an email.Arlene, are they still waiting to approve your employers? You do seem to wait a bit longer than usual Edited September 17, 2008 by San Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleneg75 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Ok, thanks San.No, the nomination was successful. I only applied after that was approved. I did the medicals a bit late. It reached them 1 September and was finalised 9 September.So I thought that it should now be approved around 1 -2 weeks after medicals finalised.I really hope it will come through by the end of next week.I have heard that it can take up to 3 months. I'm hoping mine takes max 2 months.We had an offer on our house last week so I'm hoping that their bond gets approved and we have our money before we leave. Hold thumbs that the timing is right for us. Luckily the company isn't putting any pressure on us to get to Aus quickly.If all goes well we hope to be in Darwin sometime between mid Nov to 1 December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somarie Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Good luck, Arlene! I think it will be any day soon for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyP Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Hi! thanks san for that. Will call them tom and plead urgency. Will keep you posted. A - as far as i know it takes 4 days from when your medicals are finalised. Our agent only allowed us to lodge from then and it took 16 days. I would guess that you can expect yours next Firday? We also received a letter, but only one day after the site showed the visa as having been approved. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worth the wait Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Our visa application took 4 business days from nomination to visa grant!!They loaded the employer details last friday, lodged our application Monday afternoon and we have just received notification of visa approval.The agents we used in Brisbane were very jacked!! Good morning CraigWe are pleased to report that your visas have all been granted and will follow in the next 4 emails. The visas are valid from 17 September 2008 to 17 September 2012Yipeeeee Hooraaay!! at last after an emtional rollercoaster from hell!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyP Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Wow that is awesome.... enjoy the next rollercoaster ride now all the work starts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billabong Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Our visa application took 4 business days from nomination to visa grant!!They loaded the employer details last friday, lodged our application Monday afternoon and we have just received notification of visa approval.The agents we used in Brisbane were very jacked!! Good morning CraigWe are pleased to report that your visas have all been granted and will follow in the next 4 emails. The visas are valid from 17 September 2008 to 17 September 2012Yipeeeee Hooraaay!! at last after an emtional rollercoaster from hell!!What kind of work will you be doing in Brissie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worth the wait Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 What kind of work will you be doing in Brissie?Accountant not a CA I think it happend so fast for us as our agent was for clued up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyP Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 are you working for PwC by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olkabolka Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Our visa application took 4 business days from nomination to visa grant!!They loaded the employer details last friday, lodged our application Monday afternoon and we have just received notification of visa approval.The agents we used in Brisbane were very jacked!! Good morning CraigWe are pleased to report that your visas have all been granted and will follow in the next 4 emails. The visas are valid from 17 September 2008 to 17 September 2012Yipeeeee Hooraaay!! at last after an emtional rollercoaster from hell!!Congrats!! It's a wonderful feeling!! Good luck with all the preparations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisinBris Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Wow. Our packers arrived to day and they sure do move fast!Chaos is reigning supreme and our little one does not know what is going on.Thank goodness I have the best wife in the world supervising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Fine Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 (edited) Congratulations 'waiting too long' - that was quick, short rollercoaster - I wish you all the best for the rollercoaster that will begin with packing & getting outa here!we are still waiting for 457 ~ applied 10 July ~ 71 days & counting....but it's ok we'll have our day soon enoughit's a funny thing this waiting game... Edited September 18, 2008 by Just Fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worth the wait Posted September 19, 2008 Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 Congrats!! It's a wonderful feeling!! Good luck with all the preparations!!We have landed in Brisbane at last, we just psent 6 weeks touring around New Zealand waiting for this visa. We think it went qickly as Craig's start date is 22/9/2008 and this was indicated on the application and everything else was 100% correct.Our container is packed in Cape Town ready to go that should be next week.Thank you all for your support and holding thumbs for those that are still waiting!! We found this awsome landing accommodation 40 mins north of Brisbane CBD it is worth the commute as it is a granny flat on someones house sleeps 2 adults and 2 kids fantastic welcoming family they even collected us from the airport.The cost is $250 per week you will no get better than that!!Their web address is www.downunderwebdesigns.com.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyP Posted September 20, 2008 Report Share Posted September 20, 2008 We have landed in Brisbane at last, we just psent 6 weeks touring around New Zealand waiting for this visa. We think it went qickly as Craig's start date is 22/9/2008 and this was indicated on the application and everything else was 100% correct.Our container is packed in Cape Town ready to go that should be next week.Thank you all for your support and holding thumbs for those that are still waiting!! We found this awsome landing accommodation 40 mins north of Brisbane CBD it is worth the commute as it is a granny flat on someones house sleeps 2 adults and 2 kids fantastic welcoming family they even collected us from the airport.The cost is $250 per week you will no get better than that!!Their web address is www.downunderwebdesigns.com.au a 6 week holiday must have been great. I hope you have a great time settling in. Thanks for the headsup re the accomodation. Hubby's start date is the 29th so we are right behind you.Chat soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worth the wait Posted September 22, 2008 Report Share Posted September 22, 2008 a 6 week holiday must have been great. I hope you have a great time settling in. Thanks for the headsup re the accomodation. Hubby's start date is the 29th so we are right behind you.Chat soonHas your husband got a place to stay in Brisbane when he arrives? do you have kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstyP Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hi guys! This will prob be the last time I get to post till in Aus (cant believe I am saying that ) and am connected. Our passports took 4 days with VFS - YAY! They did send them to their PTA branch instead of to Rosebank and we had a tough afetrnoon of driving around for them. But its all good. When you call VFS to find out if they have arrived confirm their location Hubby, myself and and our little one (17 months) land in Perth Friday where we will spend the week end with close friends. Then its off to Brisbane on Monday. Lookign forward to it. Too excited at this point to worry about adjusting, settling in, etcChat soon and good luck with all your plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arleneg75 Posted September 23, 2008 Report Share Posted September 23, 2008 Good luck to you too Kirsty. My goodness, your visa was approved very quickly and now you're off already.All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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