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Congrats to all those who submitted in Oct on getting grants. 2 weeks today i will be landing on Aussie soil! it seemed like forever waiting to get a grant, and since weve been granted time has gone so fast! currently sorting through years worth of stuff, packing, sending emails, chasing up things, job hunting and saying goodbyes - exciting and anxious all at the same time.

Thanks both Sarah and CalNgary - this forum has been so useful in settling any concerns and questions.

Thanks so much for the advice it really helps. We had noticed that the rent prices appeared to have come down quite a lot as we have been looking for the past few months. My only concern at the moment is the employment contracts needed to rent as we are both yet to secure permanent jobs (hopefully this will be done before we arrive) but i may be on a temp contract initially. We have savings etc which will see us through for a while but were unsure of whether some letting agents might not accept this. But, as you say there seem to be a lot of properties, some of which have been listed for some time so fingers crossed we can get a good deal. xx

Lovely to read this Sarah. We are due to arrive in Perth on the 20th Jan. Feeling very excited but so much to do before we arrive, and no doubt once we arrive. Can i ask how was it arranging to view and apply for properties? i have been looking at rentals via the internet and wondered how easy it is to rent. We are staying with friends for the first few days/weeks but we are keen to get something sorted as to not impose on them for too long. What sort of info/documentation did they require etc. Thanks

Sounds great. Thailand is fab. We are heading straight to Perth but intend on having some time to settle before the job hunt starts. Good luck, keep me posted on your experience xx

Fantastic! So happy for you. Best feeling in the world isnt it. We booked our flights yesterday we leave the 20th Jan!

Fingers crossed for you! x

I still cant believe it. I'm half expecting them to send me another email saying that there has been some kind of mistake. When are you heading out?

Hi all, we received our grants this morning too! Fab christmas present!

Amazing! Congrats. Been following your thread closely as we have similar timings. Fab xmas present

Yeah i was thinking that

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So frustrating really seeing that November applications have been looked at and granted and knowing ours are just sat there (potentially needing additional info) i know there are processes and procedures just wish we knew what they were

Does anyone know if visas are granted over the weekends or is it a Monday-Friday thing? (part wishful thinking, part to stop myself checking emails every 2 mins)

I've been having a nosey at the November invites threat which has been started and have noticed quite a few have been assigned case officers already (some within 11 days etc) does anyone know how the case officers work through each application. I know the different visas have a different priority level etc however, it just seems strange to assign case officers to more recent applications whilst older ones are outstanding etc.

Not working from my mobile but fine from my PC

I know how you feel, im desperate to make it out for Jan but trying not to get my hopes up. We have been searching for flights every day too and desperate to get them booked. i wish there was actual contact with a CO i.e a number to ring just for peace of mind. My friend did this process 2 years ago and had regular CO contact over the phone but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore.

No, nothing for me either as yet. I would click the request complete button anyway as well as sending the requested info (thats what i did but not sure if it makes a difference)

Im annoying myself by checking my emails several times a day. What im concerned about is that it could take 28 days to get a response and then if they need further info do we then have to wait an additional 28 days etc etc

Hi guys, did either of you get any response back as yet for the additional information?

Fab news:smile:

Hi, i just need to upload proof of my previous job as i have only been in my current employment for 2 years. I knew i needed to upload it but have been having trouble getting it from them but have chased it so hoping for it by the end of the week. No idea how they allocate CO's from what i read on the forum there are no hard and fast rules really but seeing grants today is promising.

Just been assigned a CO who has asked for a bit more info, will keep you posted

All sorted now thankfully. The clinic hadnt fully submitted the medical but i managed to get them to complete it on Saturday and its all uploaded now

Fab, thanks so much. It still says some parts are incomplete. Looks like i was being fobbed off by the receptionist at the clinic when she said it was all completed. Will be back on to them Monday morning. This can all be so stressful at times..