Heather Kennedy

On 22/03/2019 at 12:17, CEP said:

Hello All!!!

Bet you thought I'd disappeared!  Its been a very busy few weeks of trip to NZ to validate the visa, moving into the new apartment, TFN application and of course... the new job that I start on monday!  Finally back to a routine  

Congrats to those who have received their golden emails.  Welcome to newbies - if I've missed you off the sheet, let me know and I'll add you on.  Anyway... Here's the state of play.  Its all gone quiet again unfortunately but don't be disheartened! 

Also included a link to the Excel Sheet and also the guide to adding your timeline to the signature on the forum.  Good luck all

Offshore Partner Visa London.xlsx

Adding a signature to Poms in Oz forum posts.docx

Well done CEP for all your hard work on the spreadsheet and best wishes for your new life , job etc. thanks for your support and all the rest on this forum. We fly on weds. 

7 hours ago, Katiebobbles said:

Huge congrats@ZoeHoulding
Hope you and@CEP have good flights and then you get to start the next exciting chapter
I'm gonna jump off this thread now as I think we are all there really now from our "class" of applications
Thank you so much to everyone who kept me going on the darker days and if we start a meet up in Brissy for the class of 2018 page count me in (from end of July obvs!!!!)
Loads of luck to those waiting you really are in the best company you could ask for .... see you all on the flip side xox

Hi all who have been on here in last few months. So glad as you say that we have mostly all made it through and about to start another episode of our lives. We move out of house in Haslemere tomorrow, 2 and bit weeks visiting family and friends to say cherrio and then us and our dog leave on 27th March for Perth! Thanks for all the moral support and best wishes.

Hi, anyone got any info regarding our British TV working in WA please?

Hi all, really hoping CEP, gemtrae and charbok you get your Visa grant this week.

Apart from my RFI I didn't add anything though I had uploaded alot of info at start.

Keep warm, this week to those still here and stay cool out in Oz!

15 hours ago, Nicci said:

Well done you!  

I hope you don't mind me asking you a few questions as we are on exactly the same boat just waiting for that golden email now and will be leaving my 23 years son here, who i hope will follow. Our dog will be coming with us, who are you using to transport your special cargo to their new life? I'm so worried about this and o think as up to date with everything I need for her without actually knowing the date we leave so some tests/check are time sensitive.

Hope you didn't mind me asking just feeling overwhelmed by moving to the other side of the world so want to make sure I'm as prepared as i can be beforehand. 

 

Kind regards 

Nicci 

Hi Nicci, I understand the feeling overwhelmed, there is a lot to get through!!  As for our 4 legged pals I booked for it all to be handled by Pet air UK, they came highly recommended by our vets who had had experience of clients doing it all themselves and doing it through the company. There is a lot to ensure you have exactly right and for me the peace of mind that it should all be in place is priceless. I was also made aware that getting a slot to fly books up quite far in advance and I actually had Jasper (the dog) booked before I booked ours. Hope that helps but keep in touch, Heather

5 minutes ago, CEP said:

Where are you heading to @Heather Kennedy?

Thanks CEP, fingers crossed your next!

Going to West coast, Perth initially but not sure where we will settle. May travel around a bit. Hubby is originally from Brisbane but he wants to stay in the West. All a big adventure really!

Hi all, I'm in!

Been having a few computer/ email problems so checked immi account this evening to find the word finalised on my status. Bit overwhelming but very relieved,  husband is delighted, he is going home after 35 years here!

Thanks all for your support and I hope others on similar time scale will also get good news this week.

We fly 9 weeks tomorrow as does our dog! Leaving 23 yr old son here so slight mixed feelings!

54 minutes ago, Katiebobbles said:

Hey guys, 

So I am writing this whilst shaking like a leaf ..... i have joined the golden email club.

Straight to 100 entry before August 2019. 

A million thank you's to you all for keeping me sane over the past 7 months to the day........ I can't believe it. 

House is being valued on Friday and going straight on the market and we are going going going gone..... 

Fingers crossed for all those still waiting .... London seems to be powering through the applications now so hope you all hear soon 

Oh gosh, how brilliant for you. Good luck for all the rest of your preparations! 

6 hours ago, CEP said:

@eurokaz Haa I’ve been in Oz since October. I’ve been in nz for just over a week. Had hoped my visa would magically appear!

by the power of the spreadsheet.... I should be soon.

@Heather Kennedy any news???

No, still checking emails far too often!!

Delighted for everyone else who has received their grants recently and fingers crossed they still keep coming soon for the rest of us. Great having the support of this forum and of course the spreadsheet,  cheers all.

1 hour ago, Katiebobbles said:

Oooh Heather ... very exciting who are you shipping with??? March will come around super quick.
We have the usual suspects coming to quote at the end of Jan .... gonna pop the house on the market in early Jan and plan to move in July .... We have decided to give the full 12 months to hope the visa is in then can start work straight away. Otherwise I'm on a 600 onshore waiting .... although do-able not ideal so we will see. Also gives me 6 months to clear out our cupboards and clothes etc that I'm not looking forward to!!!!

Hi Katie, Britannia Reeves. House sold last summer but been renting it back for 6 months. Some clearing out has happened but more needs to go! Flip from being totally overwhelmed to  excited and quite rational about it all!

Thanks CEP,, glad to see others are waiting with me! Flights booked for 27th March! Jasper our dog goes the same day with Pet air UK. Time is going to fly and there is a lot to do, would be so nice to know the visa was in place also. Happy new year to all of you also waiting and heres to new adventures in 2019 and beyond!

We are heading to Perth although my husband is from Brisbane originally and I know his plan is to do a road trip to visit them!!

7 hours ago, Katiebobbles said:

Another week begins and another wait resumes..... who is left from the additional info list and who is just waiting atm????
Come on Santa .... need a pressy before Xmas!!!!

I'm still waiting too!

Hi, yes we are 4 weeks since further info uploaded also, fingers crossed we will all hear soon!

Hi, all great to see the visa's being granted. I applied 10 may and have just been asked for my husbands UK Police check (he's Australian, lived here since 1984 and wants to go back home) as well as his travelling history over past 10 yrs. Heading north of Perth initially although husband is originally from Brisbane. All getting a bit closer! I Hope!

No.

Another question. If one goes out on a holiday visa and is then granted the partner visa how long do you have to leave country and accept the new visa?

Hi all, I applied 10 may, medical done 6th June and now just waiting for 309/100. Husbands is Australian and wants to return home after 34 years.

Advice or thoughts on 2 topics please

I haven't been asked for police certificate and wondered should I just get one to be prepared ( I have various crb/DBS from voluntary work etc)

Am I able to apply for a visitors visa (max length) and go out on holiday to wait for it? I plan to ring Canberra and ask that question..

The 21-26 months on immi account page is somewhat worrying though I guess what will be etc.