aussiemel82
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Just thought I would jump in here and let others know that my partner applied on 31/07/12, case officer (AB) appointed 02/08/12 and was told 6-8 months. Visa granted today! Hope the wait is not too long for those still waiting. Best Wishes to you all.
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Had an update from CO yesterday, he said our application is perfect but even though we have a very straightforward case we can expect to wait the entire 8 months of the 6-8month estimate as they can only process so many applications per month & we are a looong way down the queue! This will bring us to April 2013! We have decided that I will be flying out with the kids in November & my partner will follow in February on a Tourist Visa as the CO advised that he would be in touch 1 week before the visa is granted so he can go offshore. Not the ideal situation and certainly not what we had planned but it is our only sensible option at the moment.
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Same here, could have probably got the application in at least before July 1 if I had realised that the processing times would be changing and they were "capping" the number of applications. Looks like we are all in for a nice long wait ...
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Wow! We are similar! You wouldn't think it would have to take so long when we have kids and all we really want to do is "go home". We don't own a house here so basically once it is granted my partner needs to give 1 months notice at work, we sell everything we own and get on a plane! We do have the luxury of going straight to my parents place in Coffs Harbour where we will have free accommodation and child care until we get back on our feet. I didn't feel homesick that much living here before I had the kids but now I feel so isolated and am finding it hard without any of my family around, especially my mum
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Hi, I have been reading all these posts with knots in my stomach! I am the Aussie and have lived in the UK for 8 years and my OH, Jess is the Pom, we have been together 5 years and have two children 2yrs & 8 months old both whom are Australian Citizens by Descent and have Australian Passports. The Application was received & acknowledged by his Case Officer (AB) on 02.08.12 in London and the police check, medical & further evidence (utility bills etc.) was requested. It was also advised in this letter that the visa being processed would be Sublass 100. The Police Check & further evidence was sent on 06.08.12 & Jess went for his medical at the Spire Hospital, Manchester on 07.08.12. Before finding this forum I was under the impression that our particular circumstances would be cause for a quick processing time & was thinking we could be there for Christmas! I must be dreaming! I have been on Maternity Leave since November 2011 and am unable to return to work now as we simply cannot afford the cost of childcare for 2 children Full-Time so things are getting pretty tough financially on only one income! I am starting to think that maybe I may have to fly out with the children and start work whilst may partner stays here and waits for the Visa to be granted - there is no way we can afford to all live in the UK for another 7 months! Has anyone else been in a similar situation?