Bellabonkers

6 hours ago, Halohair said:

Hi Sony, 

I know this is an old thread, I have found it extremely helpful in my preparation. My test is in 2days and I've been going over all my old college notes. 

I was wondering if you could help me, do they refer to chemical straightening process or process of performing a relaxer in your questions? This process is slightly different. 

I hope you can assist me. 

Thank you so much!

 

Hey there,

They asked me regarding Chemical Straightening and i wasn't given multiple choice i had to describe the process step by step so i was so very grateful i had this post and studied it pripor to my interview. 

My advise would be spend extra time on that section over the next day for your interview.

GOODLUCK!

FYI Everyone, i got my visa grant Dec 2018 - time has flown.

I hope those that were waiting also got approved.

Cheers

B

On 01/02/2019 at 09:45, sbrowne9 said:

Ah right! Yeah that makes complete sense, thank you so much for the info, it's really helpful!!

Crazy that having a child isn't considered compassionate circumstances; my partner and I have been discussing having kids, but that will put a hold on things until its resolved I think 

Lots of positive thoughts though, including a fresh bottle of bubbly in the fridge @Bellabonkers 

ALL ABOUT THE BUBBLES! 

11 minutes ago, millie1871 said:

Has anyone planned a pregnancy or had IVF whilst waiting for their visa? 

I lodged my visa on May 24th 2018 - Advertising Specialist - NSW - LR country - Onshore

We were planning to start our first round of IVF in the next month. 

I have already submitted all my medicals, would I have to do them again? Or does it alter my visa status if I get pregnant? 

My choice i guess is to wait till my visa is approved which could be as early as April but could be as late as another whole year??

Or go ahead and delay the visa process? I guess i have a unique experience that I get to choose the day i concieve as opposed to couples who fall pregnant during this process... is it worth waiting?

Absolutely 100% do NOT put your life on hold and risk not conceiving for the sake of this visa...

What if its another 2 years? Your chances of falling pregnant shrink as the time goes on!

Seriously nothing is worth that!

I don't care what anyone says.... GO FOR IT! 

Falling pregnant whilst waiting for a visa is MORE then common and is simply just another form to fill in!

All the best,

Bella

On 21/01/2019 at 12:11, sbrowne9 said:

Hey @Kashif.Iqbal, just wondering what this was and whether your lawyer is privy to info from DIBP that others are not? Or just here-say?

Been following progress on here for last six weeks while on my first trip home to family in 6 years of being in Australia! Congrats to all those who received grants, and commiserations to those who received refusals; I've had one before so know how tough it is. I'm also applying with a start-up so a little worried this time around too...

@Bellabonkers I also had the same thought as your bottle of bubbly in the fridge as a way of positive thinking/law of attraction; the bottle of expensive whiskey is 2 more years mature due to the first refusal....but will hopefully taste all the better

good luck to all still waiting!

GET THE BOTTLE OF BUBBLES!

11 hours ago, parveen said:

You taking too much stress i have been waiting from oct 2016 i am not expecting anything until next year from them

Good on you

hey where do you live?? Maybe you are in a highly populated area like Sydney or Melbourne? 

8 hours ago, grr said:

I got my Permanent Residency granted today.

It's bit overwhelming as I wasn't expecting outcome so soon as I've been estimating timelines according to conversations in this forum, surprisingly I got mine with in 5 months.

I am hoping timelines are improving, so good luck everyone!

Occupation: Software Engineer

Country: India

Employer: Consulting Firm

Stream: TRT

Nomination Application: 12-Aug-2018

Visa Application: 29-Aug-2018

Visa-Granted: 14th Jan 209 ( Direct Grant no queries)

MA: Deloitte ( Company recommended)
 

A big Huge congratulations you must be on top of the world. 

This should give lots of people hope! 

Im really really pleased for you! 

43 minutes ago, Kashif.Iqbal said:

Hi Guys,

Does anyone know, is there any quota for specific posts i.e. that how many restaurant managers/cook/chef or any other occupations will grant 186/187 this year?

Like if you're a cook and immi already granted desired numbers of cook this year, than what they'll do for the upcoming cook applications, will they hold them untill next year/quota?

Please do respond as per your understanding.

Thanks heaps.

In my opinion I think this theory might be correct although it’s not listed anywhere and I have no advise from anyone- it’s just something I’ve always thought given the more rare occupations are granted so swiftly! 

On 10/01/2019 at 22:16, Pottsie said:

Happy Days,

I have just been given the golden email - granted my PR with no required documents needed. So crazy happy right now!. I received an email from the department so I'm guessing even my MA doesn't yet know as they are QLD based. 

This page has been awesome thanks to everyone for the support and banter. I will keep checking often it's a great family. 

Time for that Moet champagne

YIPPPEEEE! 

Congratulations so bloody happy for you! 

I bet that champagne is gone but there will be the whole weekend for plenty more and a much deserved cocktail flu on Monday! 

Enjoy! 

This is amazing news Happy friday - your on the verge of the golden email.... ps I had some sparkling wine for this occasion Hahahhaha 

18 hours ago, SKG said:

As a cook

location countryside,country india

i am really upset because of this.

Ah man I don’t blame you- but you should try and remain positive. 

Where abouts in the countryside are you? Im in regional Australia too. 

Have they asked for any further documents? 

Keep smiling.

1 minute ago, Hex said:

@MaggieMay24 Sorry to bother you again, but I was wondering if it is at all possible to get the excel spreadsheet pinned to this thread. 
- Even if it's just the URL link.

That way, we won't need to keep looking for it each time we need to check / update something? 
- Unless i'm missing something and it's already in plain sight, that i'm missing? 

Just thinking, it would make things much easier for any / every one?

Hey Hex,

At the top where all the tabs are click "Visa Timelines" (5th Tab along) then from the drop down select ENS 186 Timeline-

and voila there it lives....

46 minutes ago, SKG said:

My nomination was approved in may still I am waiting my visa 

Sorry to hear that. 

Whats your timeline? Occupation? Location? Country? 

Generally the nomination is the biggest hurdle. It’s seems unfortunate you have since waited so long....

4 minutes ago, Shaun_R said:

Some partial good news...

Nomination has been approved on 22 December 2018 while we were on holiday!!

Hopefully we close getting the GOLDEN email, as I read this forum I presume the Nomination is the big one to get through, hope it is true.

It seems that the Accountant Occupation has been struggling lately with high points (80-85) on the 189 to get nominated, getting this far with a nomination approved seems positive.

ABSOLUTELY!

I firmly believe that 90% of your visa is approved once you get that nomination part over with- the rest is protocol and a walk in the park.

Judging from your timeline you may not even be requested further documentation!

Have you filled in form 80?

I did it JUST to be safe! 

YOUR GOLDEN EMAIL AWAITS (buy a bottle of champagne ) 

1 minute ago, KazBaker said:

How much it cost you to buy the champagne? I missed buying it in the past. It is an over due now. I want to but it now.

Haha!

Any price you like love. I went for the most expensive bottle int the store but i am in a very small town so this was $120. In Sydney you could buy bottles over $1000!

ANY Champagne... or anything you would use to celebrate...

Why, whats next for you? Kids? Get the champagne on ice already!!!1

7 minutes ago, Benoit said:

I have to admit that I also bought a bottle of Champagne last night... Just to test @Bellabonkers 's theory!   

 

2 minutes ago, M.rvr said:

How good would that be ! 

YEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAA!

It speeds things up i am CERTAIN of it!

Judging by all other hairdresser's in this forum i was looking at a minimum 2 year wait and even potential refusal due to more scrutiny taken on jobs since removed from the list.

BUT HERE I AM 21 MONTH APPROVAL! 

That there my fiends is LAW OF ATTRACTION  

19 hours ago, EDB07 said:

Hi all,

We've finally received our Golden email an hour ago!!

I wish everyone all the best.. Hopefully all the grants will start coming through very soon in the new year! 

I've just gone and bought a Australian Flag and a Blow-Up Kangaroo which I will surprise my Husband with when i get home today!  

OMG!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!

Congratulations!

How did your partner take it?

All the best for the future !

19 hours ago, M.rvr said:

Ahhhh .....
10,5 months and counting.
I've put my very expensive bottle of champagne in the fridge, hoping I will get my grant soon .... 

Trying to stay positive and not think too much about it. 

Law of Attraction as @Bellabonkers would say  

HEAR HEAR!!  

13 minutes ago, Jenny1985 said:

We have to keep hope.i bought champagne today in the fridge as positive thinking. I know it’s stressful but not worth being depressed over or worse. Life is too short 

BEST MOVE EVER!!!! 

This really really helped my partner and I! We even moved house with it! 

It was our holy grail! 

Law of attraction baby! 

And remember the longer you wait the more value that bottle is accumulating and the better it tastes! 

Mine was classified as vintage by the end easy! Hahhaha ! 

6 hours ago, Kashif.Iqbal said:

Guys, i would like to discuss something with all of you.

Please give you opinion.

Since i lodge my VISA application for 186 TRN, i am so much worried for my permanent residency.

I am checking my visa application status every day, login my immi account every day, checking my email, browse the immi site for visa processing times and searching every day on internet about latest updates about immi policies. i am in so much anxiety i dont know how to tell you guys that how much worried and keen for my residency. Even from last 7 month there no even a hour passed of my life in which i didn't think about my PR. I just making a cancer in my mind, i am getting mentally sick. i think i will get mad soon, i my decision came negative i will kill my self.

i am nearly 36 years old, arrived in Australia 7 years ago as a student than one of my employer offer my sponsorship after years. to become an australian resident is my dream no one from my family have ever been here, even my frieds family member ask only one thing have you got nationality there. i haven't been visit my family from last 4 years, i am telling to my slef i will visit after getting my residency. i am really dying every day, i saw a a lot of people every day even they are younger than me and they have residency, they are enjoying there life and i am not. 

i am really crying at the moment, please tell me what should i do, i am thinking to consult with a psychiatric.

WHY IMMIGRATION TAKING SO MUCH TIME FOR GIVING THE PERMANENT RESIDENCY DECISION, WHY THEY ARE RUINING OUR LIFEEEEEEEEEE

WE ARE NORMAL HUMAN BEING, WE WANT TO LIVE HAPPILY HERE, PLEASE GIVE US RESIDENCY WHY THEY TAKING YEAR TO GIVE DECISION.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE  

I AM CRYING, DEAR GOD PLEASE GIVE ME DESIDENCYYYYYYYYYYYYYY PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Hi Kashif,

You must realise that a negative mind attracts a negative life. 

Here are the positives about your situation: 

1) you are in Australia whilst you wait- meaning you get to enjoy Australia and everything it has to offer whilst you are here- there are lots of people offshore that do not get that luxury 

2) you have a supportive boss and a good job and have been given the opportunity to apply for residency- many people are not fortunate enough even to achieve that

3) Your YOUNG! You may not feel it in relation to this forum but my god you have your whole life in front of you

You must must focus on the positives in your situation as above to name a few and I am sure there are many many more. 

If you do not focus on the positive happy parts of your life you will rot! Do NOT rot.

please understand that it is extremely likely that you will be waiting a minimum further 6 months- what I did to destract myself from the wait was I set a date in my head... quite a far away date which was achievable. 2 years from my application date. 

I convinced myself that I would obtain approval but it would be unlikely to be before then so when my file was opened after 20 months Jesus Christ I had the best surprise of my life.

Once you have chosen your date ... I would recommend focusing ur energy coming up with a plan B - This is always the smart and logical thing to do. I had a plan b and a plan c waiting for me... it alleviates the stress and pressure you are pinning on obtaining PR and also makes you realise that there ARE other options. 

Lastly I really hope you can consult your doctor or call the telephone line mentioned above about suicidal thoughts. 

I hope you see the positives and obtain happiness within yourself really really soon. 

10 minutes ago, boo-yaa said:

Sounds very suspect. I would advise your friend to ask why there agent needs to see 45k in their bank account as its not a requirement.

Seems like a red flag to me.

Agreed!

You do need this for State Sponsorship though....

If he is going for a 190 visa this may be the reason why? 

On 02/01/2019 at 12:35, Bips22 said:

Congratulations Bella. Wow great News ... Enjoy your Blessed New Year .... 

Thanks  

On 02/01/2019 at 19:13, Angeleeloo said:

So Happy for you bella!! . The best start of 2019 .  Lets hope that it is the turn of the hairdressers , I am 17 months in nowww and sending out alllll the positive vibes

Yay come on hairdressers! I waited 21 months total so just prepare for a long wait and you won't be disappointing. I truly had doubts that my case wouldn't be opened before i planned my big trip to the UK in May so i am just so relieved, remain positive and enjoy every moment you are hear waiting! Where are you based? good luck! 

On 02/01/2019 at 23:20, CD_waiting said:

This is the best news ever. As a lurker and occasional poster, i am so happy for you! What a wonderful way to begin a new year! Your positivity and kind soul deserve many hugs and accolades. Congratulations. 

Thanks so much! Hopefully your soon too!

FYI- some advise if i may.....

Best advise i can give to those stressed having only waited 10 months or so- buckle up! Expect to be waiting the maximum waiting time frame and then it is a wonderful pleasant surprise when it is sooner! Prepare for the worst- hope for the best!

Also being continually concerned and worried is disturbing for your soul and attracts negative energy. Don't be concerned if you haven't heard anything and your wait time is under 2 years- this is wasted energy, many people wait this long. ITS NORMAL (unfortunately) YOU ARE NOT ALONE! ! Just relax and enjoy every moment you can whilst you are in this beautiful country. 

Focus on the euphoric, magical, synchronistic, beautiful parts of your life, and the universe will keep giving them too you. 

19 minutes ago, Parkesy said:

Hey hey! She got it! I guessed the 7th so I wasn't too far off!

Congrats Bella to you and your partner (good name by the way - Chris' are the best people in the world I think). Cant believe you got it on NYE as well! Hope you are still super hungover!!!

Makes me super happy to know you finally got it after all this time - always managing to keep everyone's spirits up too!

See you on here for the citizenship run in 2019/20? 

Big love,

Chris xx

PS - My new profile picture is us opening our celebratory bottle of champs at long last!!!

A law of attraction bottle of champagne placed in your fridge for golden email visa day is highly recommended for all those still waiting!

17 minutes ago, Parkesy said:

Hey hey! She got it! I guessed the 7th so I wasn't too far off!

Congrats Bella to you and your partner (good name by the way - Chris' are the best people in the world I think). Cant believe you got it on NYE as well! Hope you are still super hungover!!!

Makes me super happy to know you finally got it after all this time - always managing to keep everyone's spirits up too!

See you on here for the citizenship run in 2019/20? 

Big love,

Chris xx

PARKESY!

I NOOOO! Best new years eve present ever and best way to start the year! So happy.

I still can't believe it, its such a weird feeling. Booked a 2 month diving trip island hopping Indonesia, leave end of Feb yay!

Chris is a proper good name!

I have already done my citizenship calculator! hahahah!

Tag me in the thread when it comes to it!

All the best x

OMG!

OUR VISA'S JUST GOT GRANTED!!!!!

Just literally now- i hadn't even bothered checking IMMI since the 21st Dec - but they ARE working!

WHAT AN END TO 2018!

I'm uncontrollably crying!!!!

Remain positive everyone - positive energy attracts positive outcome! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Thank you for all the advice, encouragement and laughter the past 2 years!!

My timeline is in my signature!!!

All the love, hope, and positive dust,

Chris and Bella xxx

1 hour ago, Maggie2018 said:

Merry X’mas Bella! I think you don’t need to worry much about your visa because you will definitely receive the golden email within any minute! Your got nomination approved(that’s 99% safe!) and you also submitted all required documents so I guarantee you must get it at the end! Just hope you won’t leave us after you get the good news because we love you and need your positive energy around to cheer us those who are still waiting for over 20 months....

Enjoy the holiday beautiful! Xxx

WARNING NO GOLDEN EMAIL! 

I just had to come back quickly to reply to this wonderful message!

Awww thanks so much Maggie- don't worry when my day finally comes i will not dessert (i think i spelt that wrong hahah) you, any of you! 

I still have a 1.5 hour window left for the QLD processing office... either way i'm cracking open a beer in 1.5 hours... i'm still hoping for champagne... we will see!

But seriously that was a lovely message thanks so much!!!

Merry Christmas one and all xxxx

4 HOUR COUNT DOWN UNTIL IMMI ARE OFFICIALLY CLOSED FOR XMAS! 

Unless i get a golden email in the next 4 hours that's a wrap from myself until the new year (can someone please remind me when they are back again?)

Merry Christmas 

May 2019 be filled with love, laughter, happiness and visa grants for us all. 

Best wishes,

Bella & Chris x