EtherZa Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, lovelife said: 189 Visa granted ...omg cant believe it!!!!!!!Thank you lord! Called it! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucian Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, lovelife said: 189 Visa granted ...omg cant believe it!!!!!!!Thank you lord! Congratulations @lovelife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxBaker83 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Eeeek! Our 190 visas were granted today! I'm in shock, feeling excited and scared and also a little nauseous First entry 18 May 2018 Congrats to be very one else and I know that September is gonna be all of our months! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucian Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, JaxBaker83 said: Eeeek! Our 190 visas were granted today! I'm in shock, feeling excited and scared and also a little nauseous First entry 18 May 2018 Congrats to be very one else and I know that September is gonna be all of our months! Congrats mate! What time did you receive your golden email? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxBaker83 Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thanks @lucian I actually didn't get one yet. Agent hasn't called yet either. We're actually busy driving down to Durban today so only logged on and saw finalized with Grant letters. Will check in more detail once we get there 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samie Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Congrats @EtherZa @lovelife @JaxBaker83This gives us very high hope...😁😁 with my husband @matrx. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thanks guys....September is going to be a good month for all of you......I am sure all visas are going to be granted.... @EtherZa-yes you did call it...lol 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 congrats @JaxBaker83excited for you guys... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucian Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 10 minutes ago, JaxBaker83 said: Thanks @lucian I actually didn't get one yet. Agent hasn't called yet either. We're actually busy driving down to Durban today so only logged on and saw finalized with Grant letters. Will check in more detail once we get there Absolutely fab mate. Savour the moment with your fam. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 NAME VISA CO CONTACT ADDITIONAL DOCS REQUESTED VISA GRANTED DATE LODGED Fidget 01/04/2017 189 05/04/2017 05/04/2017 01/09/2017 Karools 20/04/2017 189 TBC TBC 11/9/2017 EtherZa 20/04/2017 189 TBC TBC 12/9/2017 Hunts 27/04/2017 189 14/06/2017 Wife's SA PCC had wrong birth date and no maiden name. 01/09/2017 Matrx 28/04/2017 189 TBC TBC TBC John281 28/04/2017 189 TBC TBC TBC Lovelife 08/05/2017 189 07/07/2017 07/07/2017 12/09/2017 JaxBaker83 09/05/2017 190 15/05/2017 15/05/2017 12/09/2017 Darran 23/05/2017 189 TBC TBC 11/08/2017 Exxaro 26/05/2017 189 TBC TBC TBC Kumbie 29/05/2017 189 11/8/2017 Partner proof of English TBC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidjet Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Whaw guys, congrats to all the Granted VISAs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleandrichard Posted September 12, 2017 Report Share Posted September 12, 2017 Woohoo!!! Our 190 visa also granted today!! @JaxBaker83 which state is yours? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John281 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Boom! Our 189 visas came this morning! Many thanks to all for the support. Im sure the rest of the visas will be here soon!! Hang in there 😀😀 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samie Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 @John281 congrats, it's a good feeling indeed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxBaker83 Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Congrats @John281. So happy for you @micheleandrichard we're heading to Adelaide South Australia, and you? Such exciting times! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micheleandrichard Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 @JaxBaker83 us to Exciting and nerve wrecking!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comrades Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 Congratulations to everyone who got their grants. There is hope for me and those waiting. Very soon guys. Let's keep on waiting and praying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovelife Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 @ John281 ...congrats guys just an update for the rest whose waiting.........your visas will be here soon. NAME VISA CO CONTACT ADDITIONAL DOCS REQUESTED VISA GRANTED DATE LODGED Fidget 01/04/2017 189 05/04/2017 5/4/2017 01/09/2017 Karools 20/04/2017 189 TBC TBC 11/9/2017 EtherZa 20/04/2017 189 TBC TBC 12/9/2017 Hunts 27/04/2017 189 14/06/2017 Wife's SA PCC had wrong birth date and no maiden name. 01/09/2017 Matrx 28/04/2017 189 TBC TBC TBC John281 28/04/2017 189 TBC TBC 13/09/2017 Lovelife 08/05/2017 189 07/07/2017 07/07/2017 12/9/2017 JaxBaker83 09/05/2017 190 15/05/2017 15/05/2017 12/9/2017 Darran 23/05/2017 189 TBC TBC 11/8/2017 Exxaro 26/05/2017 189 TBC TBC TBC Kumbie 29/05/2017 189 11/8/2017 Partner proof of English TBC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karools Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 Since the visa grant things have been pretty hectic. Have a buyer for our house, plenty of job applications, two interviews and friday got a solid job offer!!! 😃 Private Christian school in a small town in queensland (biloela) which (apart from the heat) sounds perfect for our family and our preferences. Salary not quite what I was hoping for, but I believe it will be sufficient, especially in a small town. Will just have to work myself up the ladder again. Probably going to book our flight for 10 December, tickets are cheaper on a sunday. Not taking a container, only clothes. Looking forward to starting over that side. Now to thoroughly check the 100 point list of things to do before emigrating for anything that may slip our minds. Good luck for those still waiting and for those needing to do similar arrangements. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucian Posted September 16, 2017 Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 7 hours ago, Karools said: Since the visa grant things have been pretty hectic. Have a buyer for our house, plenty of job applications, two interviews and friday got a solid job offer!!! 😃 Private Christian school in a small town in queensland (biloela) which (apart from the heat) sounds perfect for our family and our preferences. Salary not quite what I was hoping for, but I believe it will be sufficient, especially in a small town. Will just have to work myself up the ladder again. Probably going to book our flight for 10 December, tickets are cheaper on a sunday. Not taking a container, only clothes. Looking forward to starting over that side. Now to thoroughly check the 100 point list of things to do before emigrating for anything that may slip our minds. Good luck for those still waiting and for those needing to do similar arrangements. Good on you @Karools. Congratulations on your job offer. So have u already registered with QCT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karools Posted September 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2017 I have started the process, will finish it after the weekend. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucian Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Well,if one can get a job offer before registration is finalised,that is encouraging hey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karools Posted September 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Yes, most of the schools where I applied (and it was plenty) only required that you be registered OR eligible to register as a teacher in the specific state. Some of them required a registration number on an electronic registration form, so those were a no-go for me. This specific school is an independent school and the contact was much more personal. Direct communication to the principal, so could explain my situation easily. You also a teacher I am assuming? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYLC Posted September 17, 2017 Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Well done @Karools. You've managed to pull everything together to catch the "third term recruitment round" that all schools do. Well done on picking the less obvious choice of a regional community. They struggle to attract teachers because Aussies are so city centric. You will be considered quite a catch as an experienced male teacher who is willing to be away from the big smoke. Small communities are great at including newbies and your integration will be easier for sure. If you are going to the school I'm thinking of, then they already have a Saffa or two on their staff so instant friends too. I salute you too for not taking a container. I wish we had done the same thing as camping on the floor with no furniture was an experience but not necessarily a fun one. It would have been better to just buy beds etc straight way rather than waiting. Cost of container versus buying furniture here is probably about even in my opinion. All the best with your move. You have done well in navigating opportunities and securing a job already. Great research and effort on your part (not luck ) Well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karools Posted September 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2017 Thanx a bunch @RYLC, yes I was quite busy the last couple of weeks SEEKing like crazy. Kudos on actually knowing saffas in a small town 2200 km from Adelaide! Now for the next tricky part, securing accomodation in a town about a billion km's away. I am really keen to buy a mid-low cost house asap. I know it is a risk buying property before you truly understand the market that side, but it is in my nature to just jump fully into something like this. We'll see what happens, gonna have some serious debating with my wife 😁 (She is the more cautious of the two of us, bringing the reality checks now and then). I fully understand why married men live longer! We are now just itching to board that plane! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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