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I sure did, I had no idea what half the company stuff was! I hope its ok. it was just 1 email that my director thought was spam and as I was on hol in uk for a month I didn't see it on my immi account either... gutted! its all in now tho just hard when people who applied after me have already been approved !

Hi all Couple of things: How do I find out which department/ area is processing my application? Nomination lodged 18.2.15 more docs req 29.5.15- work didn't see this tho and so only submitted them on 7.7.15 ! once I got back from a 4 week uk family visit! As of yet haven't lodged my application. Ive noticed if nomination and application are both in it might hurry it up abit? what do we think? Im honestly worried the nom wont be approved and so was waiting for that before I pay all the thousands... Can anyone advise?? ive been waiting nearly 5 months. am doing it all myself no agent etc....

Hi do you think I should submit my application prior to my nomination being approved? ive been waiting forever !!! im not using an immigration agent tho ( had to get all work docs together myself!) Nomination lodged- 18.2.15 More docs req -7.7.15 Nomination approved - waiting!! Thanks

ok this is really disappointing thanks though

really? no way around it? that sucks ! she wants to come back so bad, so frustrating as she didn't even work or stay for long for that matter

Hi Does anybody have any experience with this. My cousin came here last year on her first WHV with the intention of staying for a year. She stayed for 6 weeks, didn't work at all and had to go back to the uk due to a family incident. Such a waste! but had to be done. Is there anyway she could get her first WHV again? she cant come on a tourist as cant work obv and doesn't have enough money to support herself for the whole trip. She would love the chance of another WHV.. can anybody advice? many thanks

Hi All, I have spent the last few months driving myself crazy thinking and planning my move bk to the uk. I just returned from a 3 week visit though and now my mind has been changed. I nearly packed it all in and wasn't even going to get my residency! Yes I had a great time and I love spending time with my family but you just don't realise how different life is there. The biggest thing for me was just how little I had in common with my friends now everyone is settling down and having kids. No body even really asked about my life here actually. Ive come back and realised just how lucky we are to be in oz. Although I have no family here my friends are friends out of choice with the same passion and goals and experiences - not just because we used to go to school together, or grew up in the same place. TBH I feel its harder now as I don't want to live my life so far away from all my family. I cant afford the flights every year- and also it means I never get to have an actualy holiday as all my holiday time is used up. I think for now il continue with PR app- if I can stay for my passport for another year or so then that would be ideal. Kind of strange knowing I wont ever really feel complete anywhere... almost wish I hadn't come away and I wouldn't know any better! Just my personal experience- its nice to know im not alone in this feeling though. Thanks

My timeline: employers nomination submitted 20.2.15 ( after 2 years on 457 completed) More docs requested 29.5.15 more docs submitted 7.7.15- my employer didn't see the email requesting more docs so I had a panic when I got bk from a 4 week visit to the uk to get them in asap! Luckily immi still accepted them! I will submit my part once the nomination has been approved. As of yet am holding off doing medical etc , but I have my uk and oz police checks ready. Doing the whole thing myself- including the employers part! stress!!!

thanks rammy girl so as a PR if I went by to the UK for over 2 years straight I could loose it is that right? Or do I have 5 years? Thanks

Thanks very stormy, is there any easy way to find them to have a read?

So PR is only perminant if you don't leave otherwise it's a 5 year initial visa to come and go freely yes? After the 5 years you then need a RRV ? Will u always get one? Does anybody know anyone who has lost their PR? Any experiences welcomed .... Thanks

never been so cant help sorry however would be keen to hear as its something I would like to do also!

Does anybody know the process for withdrawing super? and what else is involved with leaving oz for good? I have no idea! many thanks

Hi quoll. I just think whats the good in having it if I don't want to live away from all my family. we are all told you have to get PR but why cant it be you just enjoy living in another country for a few years then go back I never intended to set up life on the other side of the world. I think your right tho not having the option may make it easier. thanks

ah that's good to hear thank you. I know England is cold an my god I love the sun but you kind of get over it. as amazing as oz is its not a hot England. I miss the countryside and the woods and dog walks with my mum. the idea of coming back is more exciting than staying here so I think my mind is made up

yes sorry I don't mean it to sound like im just after the money god not at all but it would help go towards getting me on the property ladder in the uk, so it would still be invested.

tbh I think I am going to leave.. if I had of already got my PR I think I would stick it out aswell but yes on a 457 atm and being able to get my super back would set me up in the uk... best of luck to you. the passport will be worth it to have but it is hard as if your going back the second you get it whats the point? buta s you say you already have your PR

Has anybody left without getting PR? when I think about the cost of PR (visa $4k) and then getting my super back aswell this would set me up in the uk. it might just have to be a decision I have to live with tho if I don't got for PR. But I feel like ive done all I came here to do now and don't think I want to live here for good, so why not take the money and run so to speak. decisions decisions....

hi thank you for sharing. Its hard as knowing I would still have to wait for it and do I want to wait where im not happy just to get it but yes I could want to come back one day... who knows! also if I was to leave before I got my PR I could take my super which would set me up in the uk!

yes citizenship and passport, would be good to have but if I know I don't want to live my life away from my family then kind of whats the point?

Im lucky that I have done the whole of oz when I first got here. also I know 18 months would fly but then its still 18 months ... lost to think about

Hi bungo, thanks for your message. I think you may be right. Yes I was talking about future children. Mayb I feel so homesick as have never met anyone in oz aswell. So you are in the UK now? How do u find it after oz? How long were you in oz for? I think I will get PR and head back

Hi very stormy, i just dont know know if I will change my mind one day and I heard if you get your passport your children will get it as well? Ha not that I would want my kids to leave me as I have done to my mum! Plus wouldn't I only get 2 years to make my mind up as if you spend more time out than in you can loose PR?

I would really appreciate everyone's thoughts on this ... I've been here 5 years now, PR application is nearly all in just need the last few pennies to pay for it. I know there's no rush t get it but soon as I do then quicker I can get the passport. Trouble is for the past year since my last visit home to UK I've just not got over the homesickness. I'm heading back again in 3 weeks for a visit and know I'm not going to want to leave. I know the UK has its Down sides but I feel like I've done oz now, the void of having no family around you just isn't going away, despite the beautiful beaches! I think I should wait another year or so for the passport but I just feel like I want to start my UK life again... I have a loan here so if I left I'd still had to pay that obviously but what would I need to do to set up in UK again? And more importantly what do I do? Has anyone missed the UK that much that they don't regret going bk? Do I stick it out to get the passport? Being away was fin when I was living th dream and exploring new countries every year but Tbh this country try is so expensive I'm always struggling and can't afford to go away anymore, now I'm just living and working but on the other side of the world to my family! Not feeling happy or settled is horrible... Would really appreciate people's opinions x

Hi Little bit of help please... does anyone have a simple email address to contact the dept? I have tried calling so many times and been on hold forever. My ENS 186 Nomination went in over a month ago and I just tried filling out my part and it came up with this error: The associated nomination details provided cannot be verified. The applicant will not be able to continue until the employer nomination has been submitted. Check the nomination details with the employer and amend if necessary. If the associated nomination has been submitted and this error is still displaying, contact the department for further advice Im worried they haven't even got my employers nomination yet and its already been over 1 month. But on my act it says received and submitted? How do I check they have everything ? Thank you!!