Hi, I applied online for a Working Holiday Visa about 4 months ago. I'm still waiting to here from the VACCU who are dealing with my case. I am 30 years old my visa application went in 6 months before the cut off period. My Criminal convictions include Assault Ocasioning Actually bodily harm, relieved a police caution for this and it occurred almost 11 years ago. A year later I was convicted of criminal damage and Battery. I was given 12 months probation, Anger management. As part of the disposal I was given community service unpaid work requirement but the order was revoked as Instead I was offered a place at rehab for my drinking problems. I completed this. I have never served any prison time and was not given a suspended sentence. Two years later about 8 years ago I was convicted for being drunk and dissorderrly and had to pay a £50 fine. Since then I have not committed any crime. The ABH charge involved my older brother we had a toy fight that escalated and I gave him a bust lip and black eye. We are now close friends. The Battery and Criminal Damage happened when I was at university on the halls. I damaged a door during a fight with another student. I was suspended from uni but offered my place back. Since then I got a first class honours degree. Iv worked for the local council, Im currently a support worker helping people with learning difficulties. Iv passed my driving test. I have successfully managed the buisness of running my home with no rent arrears or problems with my neighbours for 5 years. Iv also worked voluntarily for charities. My purpose of travel is to work as I gain relevant life experience that can improve my personal and professional development. I have been accepted by Wieensland University to do my Masters degree and hope to change over to a Student Visa once Iv completed my WHV. I have saved enough money to pay for my tuition fees £14,000. What are my chances of having my WHV accepted and why is it taking so long with the VACCU??? And lastly when will I find out?