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Hi @ Charlottehill76, Thanks for the detailed response. Its definitely going to help me a lot. I have also heard from someone, Waterloo is a very nice place though very expensive. Since my wife doesn't work, probably I will have to look for a cheaper place since can't afford that. I am planning to move alone and look for a place and then ask my wife and son to come down once I find a suitable place. Some of my acquaintances told me that without having a strong bank statement, it gets difficult to rent the place. I don't know how true is that. One of my friend told me that a place can be arranged but the agency is asking for 6 months advance. The only risk is that I am paying for a place which I haven't seen and I may not like. I don't know if there are any other ways to get the place before reaching there. L~

Superb, thanks! I am planning to move in Feb next year. Will keep in touch for all of you.

Thanks so much @GarrySingh - Yes you were right about the expected date. Do you have any useful links or forums posts that talks about what to do after we get the PR, please share. I have heard we can open a bank account online.

Thanks Sulav so much. wishing you the same and hope the best for you.

Thanks. I will be going to Sydney around end of January. Where and how do I look for a house to rent? Any suggested FB pages for households?

Hello all, after long wait of 8 months, finally I got the most awaited email this morning :-) Thanks everyone for you support throughout this waiting journey. I will stay on this thread till the last person gets the grant - continuing the trend setup by @GarrySingh and @lukescotty. Guys, I would like to know whats the next step? what are the things we must and must not do before arriving and after arriving OZ. If you have any useful links, or can refer any threads on the forum, please do. Thanks Not lost anymore

Thanks for the support @GarrySingh - all I can do is wait now... let's hope I get the response soon. The positive side of things is that at least there is some movement on my case Cheers

Hi @GarrySingh, Thanks Garry. The latest update on my case is that my last employer got a call 2 weeks ago and as per HR she has verified my job details. I spoke to my agent yesterday and he said, it will take another 1-2 months at least before we get the decision as they would verify the case from the high commission as well and the cases are sent in bulk so it normally takes around 2 months. I don't know how true is that but will have to wait. Also, the agent said that DIBP has changed the policy on email replies and clearly mentioned that they wont reply or give any update on visa statuses. Again, I don't know how true is that. My friend just got his grant last week, he logged his application on Feb so it took around 8 months. Also no verification was done in his case.

Hi @Charlottehill76 - glad to know that you are moving and already started to settle now.. best of luck for your interview!

Hi @Sulav Patel, I lodged the application in January'16 with 65 points and still waiting, so don't lose hope. I am still here to cheer you up

Hey @Bob - ok so its not just me form Jan submissions. Have you tried contacting them or any follow-up? Its total silence on my case since March.

Thanks @GarrySingh for the support, I will keep you guys updated if there is any movement on my case. Very pleased to see you guys are supporting me like this. Thanks

Hehehe.. this is indeed a very great news. It gives me hope and at least more motivation to wait less now I hope I also get the grant very soon now, fingers crossed! Thanks so much @lukescotty, at least I won't feel lonely on this thread while you are around. I had already started feeling left out on the group My last document/update was submitted on the 21st May, so it's still 3.5 months since last submission. That was not requested from them but my agent updated them about my new job. Also I have not heard anything from my previous employers regarding any confirmation email or call on my ex-employments. So I am not sure if they are even enquiring or doing any sort of verification, I don't see any movement till today.

Looks like it's only me and @lukescotty left now. Let's hope we also get any time soon.

@GarrySingh - Many congrats Garry - great news. The long wait has finally paid off! I hope we all get it very soon.