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    Hi all, Was on an old thread that nobody is really posting to anymore. Anyway, both my partner and my sons visa's came through today! I'm in disbelief as I wasn't expecting them for at least 6 months. Only uploaded my sons police check on Wednesday 19th June, it was granted the next day! Applied February 2017 but didn't quite have enough evidence to go straight to 100, so 2 years it was. A little bemused as we were told we wouldn't fall under the new rules, but they seem to have clumped some of them in anyway, and now gotta find the cash for another (unexpected) validation trip. Initially told as we'd validated the 309, validation wasn't needed for the 100, being part of the same visa and all. Oh well, onwards and upwards and a little bit sideways, as we can't actually move for another 18 months now, until my son finishes school. But we've done it now, still can't believe it. For those of you still waiting, just be patient and crack on with whatever you need to do, your time will come. We did it all ourselves btw, no agent but the forums on here were fantastic - thank you all!!!
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    Thanks Beffers. Glad it's working for you! ? Think I've already moved, in my head...lol...everything's just that bit more difficult to do atm cos I just want to go, but gotta wait ? We're still debating container or movecube ? Hoping we can fit everything into 2 movecubes I think - still cheaper than a container from what I can make out & door to door. Slowly collating the next bundle of documents so we're good to go, although my son isn't sure if he want's to move or wait another year...pain in the ass!! Either way, I'm going...he can follow, as long as he's there before his visa expires ?
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    Aye, I was thinking the same - we check in on occasion and agreed, absolute godsend over the last couple of years. I have pointed quite a few people in the direction of the forum, whether or not they choose to visit, I've no idea. There are quite a lot of other threads and sites, so I guess people are using those, although I personally think this one is a fab tool! Think my OH put our stats on a while ago - just waiting for the 100 eligibility next Feb. We have found everyone's experiences and advice invaluable, and that has led to a smooth 309 visa, along with a LOT of reading, re-reading and just being careful in general by ourselves. No agent needed, just read, take note and ask questions, whether on the forum or via the service centre. Already packing and clearing out and we're not even moving til the end of next year - ? Glad your living the dream, can't wait for our turn!! ?
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    Awww...Thank you. Much appreciated! ?
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    Hi Kevsan, WOW - was very surprised to read this, thank you so much, very kind of you and much appreciated ? We weren't planning on moving over until later next year, when my son finishes his GCSE's, but we can be over in 6-8 weeks if need be. We were just going to head to Melbourne as a base and take it from there tbh, go wherever the work is then work around that, so fairly flexible on location. I'll PM you with his CV asap, think he just needs to add a couple of things to it. If there's anything more specific you require, pls let me know. Thank you
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    We don't mind where we go, it's tough all over. I just seem to have come across quite a few ppl who have a dislike for Canberra, no idea why hence the ?? Think my prob would be the colder weather, which is one of the reasons for moving from the UK as it affects my ability to properly function. The warmer climate is great for me though, have no issues - go figure. I have citizenship (dad's an Aussie) but not in a trade or well paid job, I actually like my job ?, so kind of reliant on OH for that, unfortunately. lol - recommendations on cheaper but nicer area's for a 'whinging Pom' in Canberra, just in case? ?
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    Thank you. We're looking all over and security clearance is defo a prob. It's hard enough to get in the UK, got no chance in OZ, catch 22 all over. ? Yeh, seems to be quite a few ppl adverse to Canberra??
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    Thank you. Yeah, we get that. Had the same response when we were over last month from agencies etc. Left CV's with the lovely ppl we stayed with and they're asking family and friends too, which is really kind of them. Also got my auntie asking relatives all over OZ, my mum's friends who have family over there too, gotta do what you can. Kind of got a 5 year plan, so to speak. I think that's enough time to figure out whether or not we want to actually stay and call OZ home, but don't think it'll be an issue tbh, he loved it - I'm all about the perseverance. ? He has looked @meetup but prob no good til we're over. He'll keep ploughing on and networking online. lol@Pom Tech. Think it's defo an idea. Now, all we need is for everyone to liaise and create! ? @Your second update post - ? - I will keep positive for you, good luck!!
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    Hi all, We're at the halfway point and OH is eligible for his Sub Cat 100 in Feb next year. Currently looking and applying for jobs (know it's a long shot) from the UK. It's ok, we're not completely deluded and are fully prepared to get nowhere, but gotta be in it to win it I guess. Anyhoo, this is kind of a shout out, if anyone willing to give a Pom network tech a go, would be great!? Currently employed as a hands on internal IT Manager, Senior Network Tech for about 10yrs beforehand. He has some weird and unusual ways to get around things on occasion, thinks outside the box, a lot at the moment. Honest (to a fault), hardworking and holds his hands up when he's messed up, royally or otherwise! Knows he'll prob have to take a step or two back, which he's fully prepared for, just needs a bit of a helping hand. Will pretty much go where the work is. Good luck to everybody else currently and soon to be searching, from wherever you are currently based!!!
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    Hello oliver27, Don't know if it's of any use to you but have a read of the link below: http://hub.unlock.org.uk/knowledgebase/motoring-convictions-and-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act/ I believe your conviction is spent but you DO still have to declare it on form 80, regardless. I wouldn't think you have to worry too much as it it is a past offence and you've not been in any bother since. Just be honest and explain in the relevant box. If you go for a full police check, you may fall outside of the year time limit and have to have another, obviously paying again. You can, however, request a copy of your records for £10, saving you £35: https://www.gov.uk/copy-of-police-records Hope this helps and good luck with the form filling etc. :-)
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    Thanks so much that is super helpful. You're very welcome - glad it was helpful. :-)
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    Hi Katiebobbles - We received the request for our medicals and partner's police cert whilst on holiday over Easter in April last year, the 11th to be precise. The letter stated we had to 'respond' within 28 days of the date on the letter. We queried this with our CO, who was lovely, competent and quick and she said it basically meant we had to have them booked within 28 days. We got the ball rolling with the police check the week we returned and had the meds done on the 25th May. It took a couple of hours and they upload everything. This was the longest wait, seemed never ending after reading many people had had them uploaded almost instantly, or within the week then - BING!! You have no control over the police cert as they'll do it in their own time. We had a few issues with my partner's photo but they were really good and helpful and it still only took a couple of weeks from beginning to end. We scanned and uploaded the day it came through the post. We had our grant approved for my son and partner on the 14th June, 2 days after my partner's birthday and 20 days after the medicals :-) I believe, from other posts, they usually give you a nudge if you haven't notified them with your med date and police app. My advice would be to email your CO with your holiday dates, stating that you will complete upon your return. That way they're kept in the picture and you shouldn't have to worry about missing it. Good luck and enjoy your hols!!!
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    @Unzippy Oops! Yes, let immi know, just in case. You will also probably need to change your passport details with whoever you're flying with, there maybe a charge. Suggest you check the small print or just drop them an email enquiring. Also ask them HOW to change details, in case it's not clear on their site. Good luck!! :-)
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    Hello all, as per lots of others, been following for quite a while & after some generic, constructive input please. My fiance & I are applying end of Feb, I have citizenship by descent. We're not straight forward as we are moving in together in March, but lived together for the 1st yr of our relationship, so do meet that requirement, although no shared utilities as it was my rental. The reason?...his ex would randomly refuse him access to their children due to us living together, hence the reason he bought his own property. We've finally decided not to be held to ransom, as the children are now both @secondary school, and get on with it. We've been together 3yrs 3mths, got engaged last yr (in no rush to marry) spend the majority of our time together, have a joint account, named drivers on each others policies, photos from every year at Christmas & holidays/daytrips with the children, thousands of text msgs throughout, a few hundred emails. All in all, we seem to meet the requirements but would like to know if anyone else has a similar story or advice? Also, the Europe service centre seems to give conflicting info. They told me to complete a seperate form, paper based, for my son (previous relationship, no issues) to go as a dependent but when i needed clarification on something, they told me to put him on my fiances app...any ideas appreciated?? We obviously want & need to get this right, we've saved hard & spent the last 10months completing forms & getting evidence together. Hard work but, hopefully, worth it. Thanks in advance.
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