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That's great! The thought of having to go through a medical exam terrified me.... but it really was a piece of cake. I went to the Spire in Edinburgh and they were amazing. The panel doctor was so friendly and everyone put me at ease. My CO (SV) told me back in December that my visa would be granted end of April, and she hasn't budged from that date. I entered Oz on an ETA last month and only this week received an email from my CO telling me that my visa will be ready and to send her my flight details of when I leave the country. I'll be going to New Zealand on April 30 for a few days and will come back an Australian permanent resident.... I've been really impressed with Australia so far and feel no homesickness whatsoever (which has surprised me)... I just can't wait to be able to start working again. All the best! :biggrin:
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I know how you feel.... I submitted my application towards the end of November and I've been checking emails like crazy every day. I'm on a tourist visa that expires in June, so I'm not too worried. But 2 days before I arrived in Oz (March 13th), my CO reiterated that my visa is due to be granted at the end of April. Surely, if there was a delay, she would have said something, it was only a month ago.... I arrived in Oz with a ticket to NZ booked for April 30th, and I'm really hoping I don't need to change the date.... I'm so glad there's a forum like this to be able to read others' experiences... Good luck... Hopefully, yours will be through soon!
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Hey... I got too sick of waiting for the thing to come through, so I got myself an evisitor and arrived last week. I had armed myself with a one way ticket to New Zealand dated when my visa is due to be granted (end of april), and I printed off emails from my CO... To my surprise, they didn't ask me anything and I got through customs and Quarantine in all of 5mins... Go figure... It feels so nice to finally be with my partner again... Since I'm not allowed to work, I'm just treating this like a mini holiday and am loving every second. :wink:
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Just out of curiosity... Is another medical required at the second stage?
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That is FANTASTIC news!!!! You guys will be reunited soon enough! Hopefully there will be some really good films on to make the flight seem shorter!
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I lodged end of November and the wait is killing me! I left the UK with a tear in my eye last week and am visiting my family in Canada for a couple of weeks until I head to Oz.... It would be SOOOOO nice to have the PR by March 15th. However, I don't see it happening
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I actually sent everything I had in... I decided that they would make the call as to what they considered acceptable. I sent 2-3 years worth of bank statements, pay stubs, anything and everything with our names and address on it. i sent about 50 emails that were sent in 2003-2004 during our "dating" stage. i sent wills, photos, utility bills, council tax notices. I even sent the bill of lading of when I had my stuff shipped to move to the UK from Canada in 2005. I got a TON back, but at least my file wasn't delayed because they wanted more evidence. I'm not 100% sure, but I thought I read somewhere that they scan everything you send and send it back... I guess it's better to be safe than sorry...
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Help .... Get me outta here ..... I need your reassurance please !
mtlboi replied to Love Shoes's topic in Aussie Chat
Pack your bags and go :biggrin:... Sounds like your dog will be in good hands, so it's the best way forward for all involved. Better to go than to stay and go crazy! -
Five Australian cities in the worlds top 20 most expensive places to live.
mtlboi replied to Cerberus1's topic in Aussie Chat
If the Australian Dollar has soared and is now worth more, doesn't that mean you can buy more? Shouldn't things be cheaper with a higher dollar? -
I really feel for you guys. He's only 14 and everyone makes mistakes.... I can't understand why no one will take him, it doesn't make sense to me. I mean, one mistake and you can't be educated??? As someone has mentioned, at that age, kids are obliged by law to attend school so I don't understand why these schools are being unbelievably harsh. I don't condone any kind of drug use, but let's face it... kids will be kids. I hope it gets sorted and wish you guys all the best! And also, I thought religion was meant to teach forgiveness?!
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Definitely the million! Australia doesn't have a monopoly on "beautiful places to live"... There are other countries on this planet... :biggrin:
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Coronation Street would be my No. 1! :biggrin:
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So sorry to hear the horrible news... Dogs are the most beautiful creatures on earth. He was so lucky to have had such a caring and loving owner. :hug:
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Awww.. poor thing. I really hope it goes well and that he's ok. :hug: Keep us posted on how he goes... I'll be thinking of the both of you!
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I love reading mystery/suspense novels and I've recently started reading a lot of James Patterson. Yes, it's complete fluff and an easy read, but the novels pass the time and are quite enjoyable and suspenseful. Yesterday I started one called "Postcard Killers", it's about a couple who target honeymooners across Europe. They kill them and then rip them off of their valuables. I couldn't put it down last night and ended up reading over 100 pages until 2am! So far it's been kind of gruesome, but really good!
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I noticed it too!!!!! I don't know... It seems like anything to do with Australia is so hard to avoid lately... It's probably my brain on overdrive!
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I totally agree. When I arrived in the UK I was very surprised at how "unpatriotic" people are. I asked some people at work why there was no "UK day", and they just laughed at me and told me that I was forcing my own patriotic beliefs on them. I know there's St. Andrew's Day here in Scotland, but I didn't even get the day off work and there didn't seem to be much of a celebration. I really think people over here need to feel a little more pride in the UK.... but that's just my opinion! :biggrin:
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It is perfectly normal... I got mine back a week later. When I was first allocated a CO, the email sent said "The documents not required for further processing of your application will be returned to you by post." ... There were a few bits and pieces missing, but most of what I sent was returned... no need to worry :biggrin:
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Wow... Australia Day.... That is quite memorable!!! All the very best and congrats!!!! :biggrin:
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Hey Mesmer... I know everyone is different, but I wanted to let you know that I kind of know how you feel. In 2005, I emigrated from Montreal, Canada to Aberdeen. I had never set foot in Scotland and didn't know a soul except for my partner. Things were extremely tough and it took me two months before I found a job. The days while my partner was gone were long and so depressing. I used to cry all the time. I left friends, family and work colleagues behind and I thought I had no future whatsoever in Scotland. Things changed when I got a job and started to meet people. Life is so tough when it's just you. I got a job at Asda, made a few mates and started to feel better about myself. The only advice I can offer is to give it time, try your best to meet people (volunteering is a great idea), and if things don't improve, seek professional help or call the samaratin line. I really hope things get better for you and take care!
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how long is everyones 309 partner visas taking lodged in the UK??
mtlboi replied to LaurenKnowles's topic in Visa Chat
Hiya.... I know how you feel, I submitted end of November and the wait is killing me!! It's so hard to be patient... Thought I would post this link to see how others are doing... http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/58449-summary-spouse-visa-processing-times-offshore-uk-please-add-your-stats-466.html#post1307309 Take Care!! :biggrin: -
British mum dies visiting daughter in Perth - Son also dies
mtlboi replied to a topic in Aussie Chat
Goes to show how short and precious life really is... We should take advantage of every second with our loved ones and count every blessing! -
That is fantastic news!!! Congratulations!!!! :ssign19:
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Hi, I'm not quite sure what the "norm" is, but I got a CO in the span of a week and I submitted my application in November... Something doesn't sound right, I would definitely give them a ring to see what's going on.
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OMG... Nobody can be more of a wreck than I was! I was even shaking when it came time to ring and make the appointment! The staff at the Edinburgh location were amazing and calming. However, I was still so nervous my bp was at 160/100... It took 2 more readings before they got it to normal. I was so relieved when it was all over, but of course, had to wait a week to see if I would receive a "dreaded phonecall"... Which obviously never came. In the months leading up to the medical I had practically thought I had every disease ever known to man. Our minds play crazy tricks on us.... You're totally fine as they would have said something to you before you left the clinic... All the very best to you for the rest of your adventure!!