JonnoM
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Does anyone out there have experience of using deVere Australia to transfer their UK pension(s) into an offshore QROPS scheme?
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Mixed messages about shipping rusty items?!
JonnoM replied to Major Tom's topic in Shipping and Removals
I imagine that if a quarantine inspector finds rusty stuff then they are more inclined to look for other "dirty" stuff in your shipping that my contain soil residue. If they first things that they inspect are pristine (and smelling of disinfectant!) they would probably assume that everything else is similarly clean. I don't have any evidence to back this up, but that is how I would think if I was in their position! -
Nice one Pookie, I did the same for the applications submitted the same month as me. Be warned though, it will - a) take over your life and b) cause huge feelings of injustice when you see people who submitted their applications weeks after you get their grants before you get yours :mad:
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You have to love the irony :biglaugh:
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Hi Dave, The migration booklet isn't very clear is it? It says - "In some cases, you will be able to undertake health examinations before you lodge your visa application. This will enable you to lodge a complete application, which may help to speed up processing of your application. This service is not available in all countries so you should check with the office outside Australia at which you will be lodging your application. Contact details are on page 11." I think that this was written on the good old days when processing times were significantly less than a year and there was little chance of the medical expiring before the visa was granted/activated. Rest assured that you don't need to have the medical done in advance and your understanding about the authorities advising when to get the police check and medical done is correct. In my case, the window during which I should have these done was clearly stated in the first mail from my CO acknowledging the receipt of my application. Hopefully this puts your mind at rest? Good luck with your application.
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I have been contracting for 5 years and would never go back to a permanent job. IT security and risk is definitely one of the most sought after IT roles at present. The best route to getting contracts is through personal contacts and networking but, having obviously been out of the country for a while, this may not be an option for your husband to get his first contract. http://www.jobserve.com is one of the best websites job search websites and many new jobs reported every day. He should definitely make sure that his LinkedIN profile is up to date, clearly states that he is currently looking for a role and has a current CV attached. Getting the first contract was key for me, the rest came fairly easily after that. I will PM you a couple useful documents from the accountancy firm that does my company books. Good luck with your move back to the UK.
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I just read this thread from start to finish and it thread reads like a joyous story!! Congratulations on successfully navigating the immigration system :smile:
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Some very recent applicants such as CameronsDad were quoted 9-12 months but, to avoid disappointment, it's probably wise to assume worst case 14 months and anything better than that is a bonus. The PMV visa application process is relatively straightforward as basically all you have to do is prove that you 1. have a bona fide relationship and plan to get married within a certain timeframe 2. don't have a criminal record 3. are in reasonable health You just have to have to be willing to wait in a long queue, but us British are supposedly good at queuing aren't we? :smile:
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I have been watching very closely over the past few weeks (for obvious reasons!) and this is the longest wait that I have seen. A full month longer than some at the beginning of the month! Anyway all's well that ends well. Many congratulations; the rest of your life starts today :smile::smile:
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Wow, you are cutting it a bit fine on the arrival date! I would be too worried that there would be a strike or something that caused an unforeseen couple of days delay :shocked:
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Is your CO KP?
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Hi August, Look back to page 1083 on this thread where I summarised the status of June 2014 applicants. You will see that some people got their visas granted this month after 8 months and 15 days, whereas mine was at 9 months and 6 days. It is luck of the draw with your CO and their work-load at the time I think.......
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I got a phone call from my CO asking me to confirm our planned wedding date (14-Nov-2015), followed by the grant email about 5 minutes later. It has been a long wait (9 months and 6 days) but at long last, I can make definite plans for flights, shipping of possessions, farewell visits, closing down my UK life etc Australia here I come :cool:
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More grants ahead of the 9 month schedule this week, including a couple on unlucky Friday 13th. I am obviously very disappointed that mine didn't come through but I am genuinely thrilled for everyone who has been lucky enough to receive an early grant this month. Surely next week for me and Jkcotton? datstheone 05/06 JM Granted 05/03 Rikkeskill 06/06 JM Nearly granted 05/03! (pending new Australian police check) drew1975 08/06 WP Granted 03/03 LucySt 08/06 KC Granted 03/03 JonnoM 11/06 KP Jkcotton 12/06 KP yatoday 15/06 AW Granted 09/03 LouiseCT 16/06 WP Granted 09/03 emlobo 16/06 AW Granted 09/03 Justwannagohome 19/06 VF Granted 13/03 sarah187 20/06 AW Granted 10/03 Tomthepom1 24/06 CF Granted 10/03 MrsW27 24/06 VF Granted 13/07 Whitey287 27/06 RN LisaAndFamily 27/06 VF
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No, I think that our CO is out of the office this week so will leave it until next week.