vlooi Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thanks Sasher! I wasn't sure where to post the news. It is a great feeling, but hasn't quite sunk in yet. The new PCCs we submitted gave us an additional few weeks to validate, up to the date our meds were finalised. Good luck for everyone still waiting. It will happen! Congratulations with the visa!!! You have to splash it out all over the screens and not be so coy about it hey! We like the "Got it/visa granted" posts! Enjoy this last bit and all the arrangements! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 What's up with the secret visa?Congratulations Nazba :lol: , and all the best with the rest of the plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thanks so much Vlooi and Eva. Can't really work today!Vlooi, really holding thumbs for you. I am sure you will hear soon, otherwise perhaps try a friendly phone call in the near future.Also thinking of Heather and Terence, hope you hear soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlooi Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thanks so much Vlooi and Eva. Can't really work today!Vlooi, really holding thumbs for you. I am sure you will hear soon, otherwise perhaps try a friendly phone call in the near future.Also thinking of Heather and Terence, hope you hear soon.I can believe that you are not in a working-mode today! Thanks Nazba, I constantly have to fight off the paranoia... We have an agent, so we can not phone ourselves and the agent says it is just a matter of time and he is not the type who chases after DIAC... Also thinking of Heather and Terence, and Tex who is a Dec applicant; there are 2 other Dec applicants as well with CO's, but they might just not have updated the timeline yet as it has been some time since I've seen posts from them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Shaw Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Also thinking of Heather and Terence, and Tex who is a Dec applicant; there are 2 other Dec applicants as well with CO's, but they might just not have updated the timeline yet as it has been some time since I've seen posts from them.Vlooi,I am one of the 176 December 2007 applicants with a CO. The latest from my side is DIAC requested a follow up report from the panel doctor for one member of our family of 4 (Other 3 have medicals finalized). The report is being compiled and will be sent to DIAC next week. So we are holding thumbs for a PR Visa grant pretty soon.Also of course holding thumbs for all those others waiting patiently, OH!! I've run out of thumbs. G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlooi Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Vlooi,I am one of the 176 December 2007 applicants with a CO. The latest from my side is DIAC requested a follow up report from the panel doctor for one member of our family of 4 (Other 3 have medicals finalized). The report is being compiled and will be sent to DIAC next week. So we are holding thumbs for a PR Visa grant pretty soon.Also of course holding thumbs for all those others waiting patiently, OH!! I've run out of thumbs. GHallo Mr Shaw! Good to see you are still around! Hope your medical will be finalised soon; so at least you know what the hold up is.We have provided EVERYTHING they have asked already on 14 October... but still silence and that is nervewrecking! Please let us know if you get THE mail or THE phonecall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.Shaw Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 : Please let us know if you get THE mail or THE phonecall! will do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nix Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I am sending positive thoughts to all of you still waiting.......this is the hardest part !Nix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlooi Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 I am sending positive thoughts to all of you still waiting.......this is the hardest part !NixThanks Nix. You will know best hey... When are you going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Congrats Nazba!!Tex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted November 13, 2008 Report Share Posted November 13, 2008 Thanks Tex. Holding thumbs for you too. Not long now, just to get that PCC in (if you haven't already). And to everyone out there still waiting, it feels forever, but the time does come around. Good luck to everyone. Hope we all add to a better Oz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catherineg Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Congrats Nazba. Its nice to hear about success stories. I have submitted the statutory declaration and I am speaking to an immigration lawyer later. Please cross your fingers for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted November 14, 2008 Report Share Posted November 14, 2008 Hi Catherine,I see you got your visa - now you need a "got it" post! (thank's Mrs Maritz)So glad it worked out for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasher Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATIONPROCESSING INFORMATION FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING:17 NOVEMBER 2008This is an automated e-mail response which provides weekly updatedinformation on skilled migration applications being processed in theAdelaide Skilled Processing Centre (ASPC) and Brisbane Skilled ProcessingCentre (BSPC). Please do not reply to this email address. Our contactdetails are listed below.1. ASPC APPLICATION ALLOCATION INFORMATIONApplications lodged on or prior to the dates shown below are beingallocated to case officers for further processing.Onshore Student/Graduate GSM / Paper & E-lodged / Class DD and DE visasSubclass 880, 881 and 882:E-Lodged: All AllocatedPaper Lodged: All AllocatedOffshore GSM / Paper lodged / Class BN, BQ, BR, UX and UZSubclasses 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 495 and 496:Paper lodged: 29 July 2007Please note that during July/August 2007 the ASPC received a large volumeof applications due to legislative changes which commenced on 1 September2007. Applications will continue to be allocated as usual however theseallocation dates may appear static until all applications received duringthis period are allocated.Offshore GSM / Paper & E-lodged / Class VESubclass: 175E-lodged: 07 December 2007Paper lodged: 15 October 2007Subclass: 176E-lodged: 11 December 2007Paper lodged: 20 November 2007GSM / Paper & E-Lodged / Class VFSubclasses: 475, and 476E-lodged: 03 December 2007Paper lodged: 27 September 2007Onshore GSM / Paper & E-Lodged / Class VBSubclasses: 885, 886, and 887E-lodged: Now processed by the BSPC. All cases processedin Adelaide have been allocated to case officers.Paper lodged: 07 August 2008GSM / Paper & E-Lodged / Class VCSubclass 487E-lodged: Now processed by the BSPC. All cases processedin Adelaide have been allocated to case officers.Paper lodged: 07 August 2008Subclass 485E-lodged: 11 February 2008Paper lodged: 08 February 2008If a visa application was made more than two weeks before an allocationdate shown above and you have not been contacted by a case officer pleasecontact GSM Adelaide from the web pagehttp://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa...fessionals.htm2. BSPC APPLICATION ALLOCATION INFORMATIONOnshore GSM / E-Lodged / Class VBSubclasses: 885 & 886E-lodged: Applications lodged betweenJanuary and May 08Subclass 887E-Lodged:July and August 2008.GSM / E-Lodged / Class VCSubclass 485E-lodged: March 2008Subclass 487E-lodged: July and August 2008.3. PROCESSING NEWSBRISBANEThe BSPC is now processing the following eVisa Onshore General SkilledMigration applications:· Subclass 885, 886 and 487 applications lodged on or after 1 December2007· Subclass 485 applications lodged on or after 1 March 2008· Subclass 887 applications lodged on or after 1 July 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineC Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 This is like Groundhog Day (a good movie to watch while you're waiting for your visa).-Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milada (Ms Maritz) Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 I'm speechless! I really don't understand what is going on with their system! But, as I've said before, I get the idea they now spend more time on applications from (in their point of view) fraudulent countries. I think it slows down the overall processing times. Luckily we can see from the Visa Grants here that they trust our South Africans "Groundhog day".... heard so much about the movie, but I've never seen it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasher Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 This is like Groundhog Day (a good movie to watch while you're waiting for your visa).-Daniellol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennantrodney Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I know I have been a bit of a snooper - or whatever you call people that read these forums and never post, but I must admit, the waiting has really been gettting me down. We submitted our final applications (475)through our agents to DIAC in mid July and I know a lot of people have been waiting longer, but I am really struggling to keep it together. I avoided SAAustralia froums for a while because I would get so depressed. The only thing that keeps me going is the fact that there is a very good chance I will get an offer of a 457 by March. I don't think I could actually wait for the 475 without going completely insane. I know I am moaning, but this is such an emotional rollercoaster - I am battling to keep focused at work, I have told them my last day will be te 27th February and am training my replacement. We have sold our house, boxed everything and are basically ready to go. It feels like I am living in limbo. I wish I drank alcohol? Maybe I should start? Is 07h30 too early for a drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Shame Tennantrodney,It really is a rough ride, immigrating is so hard, you wait for the visa, then you get it, all of a sudden you have nothing to focus on, then reality hits you and it is time to sort the house, pack the container, then that is done and you get on the aeroplane and everything is done, and you don't know what to do with yourself.You land in Australia, life is good, you look back and wonder what all the stressing was about, it becomes a distant memory.Good luck, be strong, you will get here, Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius & Euneze Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 I know I have been a bit of a snooper - or whatever you call people that read these forums and never post, but I must admit, the waiting has really been gettting me down. We submitted our final applications (475)through our agents to DIAC in mid July and I know a lot of people have been waiting longer, but I am really struggling to keep it together. I avoided SAAustralia froums for a while because I would get so depressed. The only thing that keeps me going is the fact that there is a very good chance I will get an offer of a 457 by March. I don't think I could actually wait for the 475 without going completely insane. I know I am moaning, but this is such an emotional rollercoaster - I am battling to keep focused at work, I have told them my last day will be te 27th February and am training my replacement. We have sold our house, boxed everything and are basically ready to go. It feels like I am living in limbo. I wish I drank alcohol? Maybe I should start? Is 07h30 too early for a drink? LOL! Rather leave the alcohol, it will only add to your problems. Ha..ha.. Euneze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennantrodney Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 LOL! Rather leave the alcohol, it will only add to your problems. Ha..ha.. EunezeI will try and hang on to the bottom rung then for now. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sasher Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATIONPROCESSING INFORMATION FOR THE WEEK COMMENCING:24 NOVEMBER 2008This is an automated e-mail response which provides weekly updatedinformation on skilled migration applications being processed in theAdelaide Skilled Processing Centre (ASPC) and Brisbane Skilled ProcessingCentre (BSPC). Please do not reply to this email address. Our contactdetails are listed below.1. ASPC APPLICATION ALLOCATION INFORMATIONApplications lodged on or prior to the dates shown below are beingallocated to case officers for further processing.Onshore Student/Graduate GSM / Paper & E-lodged / Class DD and DE visasSubclass 880, 881 and 882:E-Lodged: All AllocatedPaper Lodged: All AllocatedOffshore GSM / Paper lodged / Class BN, BQ, BR, UX and UZSubclasses 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 495 and 496:Paper lodged: 30 July 2007Please note that during July/August 2007 the ASPC received a large volumeof applications due to legislative changes which commenced on 1 September2007. Applications will continue to be allocated as usual however theseallocation dates may appear static until all applications received duringthis period are allocated.Offshore GSM / Paper & E-lodged / Class VESubclass: 175E-lodged: 07 December 2007Paper lodged: 15 October 2007Subclass: 176E-lodged: 11 December 2007Paper lodged: 20 November 2007GSM / Paper & E-Lodged / Class VFSubclasses: 475, and 476E-lodged: 03 December 2007Paper lodged: 27 September 2007Onshore GSM / Paper & E-Lodged / Class VBSubclasses: 885, 886, and 887E-lodged: Now processed by the BSPC. All cases processedin Adelaide have been allocated to case officers.Paper lodged: 18 August 2008GSM / Paper & E-Lodged / Class VCSubclass 487E-lodged: Now processed by the BSPC. All cases processedin Adelaide have been allocated to case officers.Paper lodged: 19 August 2008Subclass 485E-lodged: 17 February 2008Paper lodged: 13 February 2008Is there a point to this email I don't think the dates ahve changed in months Have they stoppped processing 175's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristineC Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 "When the immigrant is ready, the CO will appear"- Ancient Buddhist proverbNow, breathe in...breathe out...-Daniel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 "When the immigrant is ready, the CO will appear"- Ancient Buddhist proverbNow, breathe in...breathe out...-DanielThat is so funny.... I'm ready, and waiting, where is the CO?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPH Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Wait for Tuesday,Look at the date of 7 December,Repeat.I could do a shampoo commercial....Anyways, see you next week guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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