WelcomeIf you are new to Poms In Oz and migrating to Australia or currently living in Australia feel free to say hi to all the other either in or moving to Oz.
Welcome to Poms. This is a great "place" to find out anything you need to know, have a rant, play a few games or have a chat!! Its got everything really!!
There'll be a few more "inmates" along in a minute to welcome you.
Tracey
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Hello there and welcome from another poms in oz inmate! This really is a great place to find answers to questions and make friends, we're like one big happy family!
Felicity
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Felicity + Michael - We're 'Pozzies' - Happy and Lovin' it!
Melbourne since September 07
"Inmates" is about right, I reckon! The visa process drives everyone pretty mental and we all soend HOURS on here seeking "therapy." This is also achieved by downing Jacob's Creek, by the way, or any other Australian tipple.
Location: From Bury,Manchester To Jimboomba, Brisbane
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Hiya Welcome to poms ,i dont think you'll go wrong with Visa Bureau ,we found them excellent,who's your case worker there?
good luck with everything
Cal x
Hiya Welcome to poms ,i dont think you'll go wrong with Visa Bureau ,we found them excellent,who's your case worker there?
good luck with everything
Cal x
Hi all and thanks for the welcome, I will have to update my sig to show off dates of applications.....
Case worker is Tom O'Leary, really good chap who keeps me informed all the time. I will be paying my final £1k to them today for the final steps. TRA application is posted today and Tom said it's a 4-6 week wait for their reply.
We are looking at Wellington point/ Alexandria Hills or Birkdale to locate to, work dependent.
Location: From Bury,Manchester To Jimboomba, Brisbane
Posts: 8,173
Thanks: 202
Thanked 256 Times in 198 Posts
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Ask them for your visa forms as soon as they submit your TRA,so you can get everything together ready for when the TRA say 'yes'! its not as hard as the TRA to fill in but if i remember rightly theres a few different forms to do.We had Lauren Mennie as a case worker but it seems all their staff are on the ball,i dont think youll have any problems,Tell to tell Lauren Cal & Gary say hi.Keep us all posted on your progress,,
Cal x
I am using Visa Bureau - and just like CalNgary I've got Lauren as a case worker. I've got nothing but praise for everything she has done and I think they are worth the fee to help ease a lot of worries and make it smoother. PIO is brilliant also and can also save on asking some minor queries to your case worker that you may feel silly asking - but if you do ask Visa Bureau they will have had the questions asked hundreds of times and will be more than happy to put your mind at rest.
But I must say the best thing about this forum is knowing that your not alone in the insecurities, confusion, worries and paranoia as you tread the visa application path!!
Good luck with it all
BigLes
__________________ Application for a 136 MODL visa....
Application Sent: 16/08/07 - Arrived in Adelaide: 20/08/07
Visa Confirmation of Receipt (and payment taken) 19/11/07
Full ack and file number 01/02/08 - Police Checks requested 05/02/08
Medicals Done 07/03/08 - Sent to LCU Sydney 19/03/08
Police Checks back and sent to Adelaide 17/03/08
Case Officer appointed 14/04/08 - And Visa Granted 14/04/08!!! www.thingsonstix.com
I am new to the forum but not so new to the application process.
We are looking at Wellington point/ Alexandria Hills or Birkdale to locate to, work dependent.
Application for a 136 MODL visa....
