smengy84

Hi All, I have a query in relation to applying from inside Oz (Tassie) for a 190 visa. I have lodged my application and I am starting to upload my docs. We are currently on a 457 which was granted in June last year but decided to change to the 190 for more stability. I was wondering whether to go ahead and get the health checks now (Only lodged application one week ago and CO not yet assigned). Or should I wait till the case officer is assigned and then go ahead and get them when/if they are requested. The same goes for the Australian police check. I notice that the status of all required docs is 'recommended' rather than required. Are these items they will definitely require given that we are already living here and it was less than a year ago our last visa was granted? Thoughts people? I know people on this forum seem to know all of the ins and outs of visa application so thought I would check on here first before going ahead and spending the money on getting medical and police check docs. Thanks in advance all. Emma

We are in the booth by the door for anyone still planning on joining us in grape

Hi all, For those wanting to come for the meal I have booked Maldinis for 8.45. See you all at grape at 7, or there abouts Looking forward to meeting everyone! Emma

Hey all. How about we meet at grape winebar in salamanca at 7pm? Then those who want to can go on to maldinis. I haven't had a chance to make a reservation yet, so will do it tomorrow morning. At this point I am thinking it is a reservation for 5 people, wendy + 1, me + 1 and gethsemene. Let me know if I am wrong! Oh and for anyone with an entertainment book, maldinis is in it so bring your gold card along

Hi all, The plans for tomorrow are sounding like a drink at Salamanca followed by a meal at Maldini (Italian cuisine also at Salamanca). Lady1989 - let me know on this forum if you would like to come and I will get it booked Emma

sounds like a plan!! I will try and book somewhere today

Hi Lady1989, nice to hear from you! I will post on here the time and place for the meet up on Friday and will hopefully see you then Smengy (Emma)

Hey all. There is talk of a meet up on friday the 31st. Maybe a meal? Who is in??

Hey Wendy, Thanks for meeting up today - we had a great time and are looking forward to seeing you again and hopefully some of the other poms in Tasmania. Hi to Fiona also if you managed to find this forum. Hopefully see you soon, Emma

Hi Wendy, That sounds great. James squires is just down at Salamanca, its in Salamanca square, near the fountain if I remember rightly. We are looking forward to it! I will be in jeans and a black jumper if that makes us easier to identify! Oh and my real name is Emma, not smengy :biggrin:Haha! See you tomorrow at 2.30! Emma

Hey, in looking up the address of the Italian pantry I have realised that I it closes at 3pm on saturdays, which isnt very useful for us. How about somewhere down at salamanca? Maybe zum bakery or james squires? I guess it depends what kind of drink you want, ha ha! Any fellow poms free to come along? Sat 11th at 2.30. smengy

Hey, no worries. We are busy later on today so how about 2.30 next sat the 11th at the italian pantry? Anyone else want to join us? Smengy

Hey all. Tomorrow afternoon is great for me and my husband. Say 2.30ish? We are in the northern suburbs but anywhere suits. Any preferred coffee shops? Smengy x

Hi there. Sorry for the late reply. Saturday the 4th will be good for us for a coffee. Let us know the time and place ​Smengy84

Hey all. Most weekends are good for us apart from next weekend. Hope we can arrange something soon. Looking forward to meeting some fellow expats!!

Hi there. My husband and I would like to join you all. We are 28, no kids but are thinking about getting a cat, both teachers and have been here since Jan. Count us in!