Shazza thank you for taking the time to reply. We have only just in the last few days sent off for the visa ( I think when I said the visa should be approved soon I think I meant in comparison to the state sponsorship process- which seemed like a lifetime!!!!) It feels weird and nerve racking already and a realization that this could really happen is starting to sink in, hence why posted this thread to start to prepare just in case our visa comes through!!!:err: I note you too are from manchester? Silly question but what is it like in comparison - not just the weather- Lifestyle, nightlife, facilities, transport etc?? Where have you decided to settle and why?
Pottster