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We validated a a few months after getting the visa. We were all booked to go in mid-2012 but had to cancel the flights and put plans on hold. So the 5 years since the visa was first issued is due to run out next year. We may be okay with the house sale, but it would be good to know if there's any chance of extending by a few months - just in case.

Cheers Alant. The flights were booked shortly after the visas came through. Unfortunately sometimes life doesn't run to plan - and now we are where we are. If anyone has got a similar experience to this, it would be good to hear.

Hi there - we're getting ready for the big move over but am getting a bit concerned now as time is running out. We haven't been able to move over for a variety of reasons, but we are almost ready now - with just the sale of the house to go. And unfortunately renting isn't a consideration. My question is - are there any options for getting a short extension on the 5 years, if the house doesn't sell in time? We have to be over by the first week of May - so I need to give my notice to work in March. Realistically, I would need the sale of the house to be completed to hand my notice in. Unless the house sells in the next month, it could be pushing it a bit. Has anyone got any help / advice to offer? Or maybe someone has a similar experience? Thanks in advance.