GooseRenders
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Hey guys! Long time no speak! Thought i'd sign in and do a bit of an update on life. So I moved out here, to beautiful Busselton WA on April 1st 2016 after my PMV300 was approved on March 29 2016. I think it took just shy of 9 months to be approved. Our CO called me in Dec 2015 saying he had everything he needed and it was ready to go but as our wedding date was November 2016 he couldn't approve it yet, which was fine and gave me time with my family before I left. Fast forward just over a year, we got married (wooohooo!!) it was a beautiful day but abnormally warm for a South West spring day - 38 degrees! On Dec 16th 2016 we put in for our 820, my PMV 300 expired on Dec 29th and rolled straight into a bridging visa A (I was notified just before that this would happen and that I didn't have to do anything), had an email on March 15th asking my Husband (who is aussie) to get a police check and that's it so far. It's been almost 5 months, but we aren't holding out any hope for contact any time soon with those waiting lists. It's not a big deal as i'm here, I can work and if I need to get back to the UK or leave Australia I can apply for the BVB. The only frustration I guess, and it's very minor right now as we are not planning yet, is that if we have a baby I will not be entitled to any government benefits. So, all good really!
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I replied to that email a number of times and our CO replied back within minutes, so they are definitely there. To be honest i'd ring them, take into account that I don't think they work in the mornings at the London office though.
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I can't believe I used to LIVE on this site and it's been 4 months now since I last logged in! How is everyone?! Things here are going OK but a bit slow. I am 2 weeks away from being halfway through my PMV now, which means only 4 months to go until the wedding - eek! Still haven't found a job. It's been so slow on the job front. I've been volunteering at the local hospital to get me out of the house. I'm going a bit nuts not working, not to mention a little broke, too!!
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Hey guys, Just arrived in Bunbury a few weeks ago and looking to meet some new friends! Anyone around that fancies catching up for a coffee or glass of wine? I'm in South Bunbury but happy to travel around the south west Danielle
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Hi everyone! just wanted to do a super quick update. Arrived in Perth on Saturday after a smooth 21 hour Journey via Singapore on Singapore Airlines. The only issue I had with my journey was when checking my bags in at Heathrow, the lady at the desk didn't know about Singapore's 40kg allowance. luckily I had an email from them a couple of months ago confirming, so she checked with her supervisor and it was fine. Just a word of warning that it might be worth getting some written confirmation with who you intend to fly with, as it was an extra 56GBP per kilo and didn't fancy paying nearly 700 for an extra case! Fast forward a few hours to arriving in Perth, had all my paperwork ready to be questioned, and I walked straight through. Nothing. Maybe it was because i'm from the UK? i don't know, but I was expecting a 'why are you emigrating' at least. Nope! So out I came to Benn waiting for me in arrivals and there our 3 hour journey drive began. Since then I've been doing all the boring stuff like opening bank accounts, sorting medicare, registering at GP's etc. The weather has been around 24 which has been lovely, and i'm just starting to feel a little less jet lagged and more human!
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Hello visa grant!!! See you saturday australia!!!!
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What visa is it @Wheat92?
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It's my last day at work today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh:
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Welcome SmithH! You'll be glad of this forum for sanity's sake!!
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Yeah. There's always something isn't there? I wanted to get my shipment off so I wouldn't have to wait so long once I was in Aus but they won't ship without a visa which is a pain but never mind. So instead it's heading out on March 30th and I'll just hope it all arrives within the 3 months! 26 days to go and I haven't packed a case yet. I'll end up doing it a few days before!
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Any news on PCC, @Jen44???
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We gave no financial proof for ours, just Benn's word that he will and is able to financially support me.
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Bummer, just miss it!! Let me know the next one!
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When is it Pom Queen?
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Heading to Bunbury WA to be with my fiancée in 5 weeks! April 1st :wink:
