just got visa+found out we're pregnant...when to go?
Hi guys,
we got our PR visas granted a couple of weeks ago and have since discovered we are pregnant. We were planning on going to Oz in May originally, then decided to slow it down and go later on, after validating the visa in April. Now that we know about the baby, we don't know when to go. Hubby thinks we should have the baby in the uk and move in a year or so. I'm beginning to think I'd rather be settled out there before having the baby, but then come the problems such as getting a job out there and childcare - over here we have my mum.
Any thoughts guys?
Nic
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Jan 28th contacted agent
Mar 14th posted skills assessment
Apr 23rd passed skills assessment
Apr 27th sent visa appl (136 non-modl)
May 3rd application in Adelaide
Jun 22nd pre-acknowledgement
Jun 27th applied for PCCs
Jul 6th medicals and x-rays done
Jul 16th medicals received in Sydney
Jul 26th acknowledgement & case file reference
number received
Aug 10th agent sent PCCs
Aug 31st case officer
Jan 18th Visas at last!
Personally I would get settled over there before the birth. Plenty of childcare in Oz take babies from 6 weeks. But also can be a emotional time in a new country and all that. Not much help but just my thoughts.
Sorry got no good advice for you. But CONGRATULATIONS on being pregnant. If it was me I would probably go to Oz, get settled and have baby there. Anyway, congrats again.
Claire
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VISA LODGED: 29.08.07 RECEIPT: 07.12.07
FULL ACK: 18.03.08 CASE OFFICER: 29.04.08
VISA GRANTED: 13.05.08 FLY: 14.07.08 TO PERTH
HI NIC,A DOUBLE CONGRATULATIONS.FOR ME,PERSONALLY,I'D RATHER BE SETTLED FOR WHEN I HAD THE BABY AND START BUILDING MY LIFE AT WHERE IM GOING TO BE.BUT IT DEPENDS IF YOUR GOING TO RELY ON YOUR FAMILY FOR HELP? IF YOU GO IN A YEAR OR SO YOUR STILL GOING TO HAVE TO FIND SOMEONE TO LOOK AFTER THE BABY IF YOU GO BACK TO WORK.GOOD LUCK.IM SURE YOUR BE FINE WHATEVER YOU DECIDE.TRACY.XX.
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TRACY 35,STEVE 33 (PAINTER & DECORATOR),GEORGE 10,LEWIS 7,MAX 4 ,CHARLIE 2. 4/4/08 175 SKILLED VISA GRANTED!!!!!! WAHOO!!!!!:jigg FLIGHTS BOOKED 26TH NOVEMBER!YIPPEE!GOLD COAST HERE WE COME!
Hi Nik Congratulations for being pregnant. I agree with the others. Id go and have baby in Aus. Start as I mean to go on... Maybe mum could come out for hol after baby is born?
__________________ Jo, Jerry, Bradley n Max (dog) 22nd May 2008 VISA GRANTED !!!!! yipeeeeeeeeeee House sold 23/09/08 fly out 21/10/08
Hi guys,
we got our PR visas granted a couple of weeks ago and have since discovered we are pregnant. We were planning on going to Oz in May originally, then decided to slow it down and go later on, after validating the visa in April. Now that we know about the baby, we don't know when to go. Hubby thinks we should have the baby in the uk and move in a year or so. I'm beginning to think I'd rather be settled out there before having the baby, but then come the problems such as getting a job out there and childcare - over here we have my mum.
Any thoughts guys?
Nic
Firstly Congratulations!!That's great news.
I would too be nervous about having the baby in a new country, however, they are so nice over there that I am sure you will get loads of support. I heard from my auntie-in-law who lives in perth that they give you quite a large sum of money to help when having a baby out there, so it might be worth looking into that. I know it will be tough without your mum there, but perhaps she could come out and help. Whatever you choose to do I wish you all the best. I have a 7 month old and another on the way (partly planned!). It's so exciting!!
Good luck
AND GETTING YOUR VISA !!!!! I THINK I WOULD GO AND HAVE BABY OVER THERE .... BUT IM PAST ALL THAT SO WHAT WOULD I KNOW LOL GOOD LUCK WITH WHATEVER YOU DECIDE
MRS KEILY
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I agree with all the other's, go to OZ and have a baby............
Good luck
KP Nuts
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Pre ack & money taken 12/12/07 - at last.......
Full ack and file number 4/1/08
Police checks requested - 14/1/08
Case Officer - 30/1/08 - OMG
Meds done - 12/2/08 - Police checks back - 14/2/08 (both)
All doc's sent to C/O 27/2/08 - Meds passed 10th March
VISA GRANTED 1st May 2008 - YESSSSSSSSS
Congrats guys
Jo, Jerry, Bradley n Max (dog)
