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Reza, Congrats, its a great feeling isn't it. When are you leaving. Can you tell me what your occupation was ? Tim

Hi, I dont want to sound silly...but what is a reprebate?

Congrats, all of the best. Timmyf

congrats...great feeling, hey?

Colorana, hi. Thanks for well wishes. Yes, no verification at employer, but all my documentation ie: payslips, tax returns, accountants letter and bank statements were in order. Perhaps they do random checks? ,or, if your docs are'nt sufficient to prove permanent employment for the period claimed. I need to tell you though, Vetasses phoned one of my referees prior to my practical, way back in 2009. Anyways goodluck, it won't be long now. Have you done your meds and pccs yet?. Cheers Tim

Hi Connie, fellow PIO'ers Can't believe it, agent phoned yesterday morning with the good news! WHOO HOO!!!!! Turn me PURPLE please, at last! I would like to thank all PIO'ers who have managed to stay positive through the turbulent months since SEPT 09, and for their words of encouragement . Special thanks to people like Connie, Jamie, Gill, George,Vicky and many more who selflessly give their time to keep us informed. Goodluck to all waiting...your'e turn will come! Name: Timmyf Date of Visa application:09 November 2009 Nationality: South African IELTS: 9 Jan 2009 Trade/profession: Bricklayer, Vetassess 10/8/2009 Visa type:175/176 WA offhore/onshore: Offshore Category: Cat 2 Medicals submitted: 27th Feb 2011, finalised, 03 March2011 Police check submitted: 7 March 2011, finalised WA SS applied : 9 Jan 2010 WA SS aprooved : 14 June 2010 Date CO assigned: 5 January 2011 Date of employment verification: None Date visa granted: 28/03/2011

Name: Timmyf Date of Visa application:November 2009 Nationality: South African Trade/profession: Bricklayer Visa type:175/176 WA offhore/onshore: Offshore Post-14th July Category: Cat 3 Medicals submitted: 27th Feb 2011, finalised, 03 March2011 Police check submitted: 07th March, still not finalised WA SS applied : 9 Jan 2010 WA SS aprooved : 14 June 2010 Date CO assigned: 5 January 2011 Date of employment verification: Not Yet Date visa granted: Not Yet Hi Connie, just updated my entry regarding medicals and pcc's . Hope its not too long now. Thanks Tim

Hi Tanya, Our meds too were recieved on 3/3/2011 and finalized on 3/3/20011. Just sent through our PCC's. Hope its not to long now. Cheers and good luck Tim

Hi Sarahfrankolly, Yeah, I was as surprised as you were. Yes, I do have an agent, but no particular reason for getting a case officer sooner than expected. However, a PLE was sent by my agent to DIAC late DEC 2010, querying the status of my application. I've read on this forum that in some cases people have been alocated a CO shortly after an enquiry. My gut feel is they might allocate it for processing anyway , whilst the file is open.... just my thoughts. Thanks Timmyf