Stoney

On 31/03/2019 at 12:27, W2O said:

When I asked the removal guys that we had out last week about how clean stuff had to be they both said to just make sure there’s no evidence of dirt I guess you just have to clean/scrub them as thoroughly as you can. I’ve put some of our trainers through the washing machine but you can still see bits of mud stuck in the grooves of the soles, so I think I’ll get a brush and scrub them by hand just to be certain. I hadn’t thought about the Jeyes fluid making everything else smell - that’s a good point to consider. The guy from Doree Bonner also said about cleaning the inside of our fridge-freezer with Milton to prevent bacteria from growing once it’s been disconnected. 

I was having a look into the Jeyes fluid and there’s a spray version - is that the one that is recommended? It sounded an easier option maybe

Hey guys

interestingly, we’ve had dorree bonner and Anglo Pacific out to quote, a little undecided on who to work with at the moment, however two things which may be worth knowing:

Anglo Pacific said Jeyes fluid helps in the process, Dorree Bonner said the opposite, again stating that clean thoroughly is the only way forward and to quote the guy “if you’re told to use Jeyes, all your stuff will smell and they’ll know you’ve shipped with someone who doesn’t understand the nature of the checks.

one big plus with Dorree Bonner was that they partner with a charity, so anything you don’t want to ship and instead donate to charity, they arrange that for you, saves another headache.

they were about 300 apart for a 20ft container to Sydney just over 4K each

5 hours ago, KitCat said:

Thanks Stoney! So choose the first option under family and do a second application, linking to the one already in ImmiAccount... did not realise that was required at all!

Has anyone had their visa approved without filling out this form? Seems like it asks basically the same info (plus the sponsor's 10 year travel history).

 

You're welcome KitCat!

My understanding is that completing this linked application is essentially replacing the 40sp form electronically. 

Whilst I'm no expert we went through and got the 100 visa without query so hopefully that's a good sign.

Good luck!

9 hours ago, samie97 said:

My partner has her own Immi account. When I submitted my application I was given a transaction number and my partner applied for a 'sponsor' application on her account. You put the transaction number your application in the required field and it links the two applications together. 

It doesn't take too long to do at all, to be honest. The only additional information it asks for is your wifes travelk details for the last 10 years. 

Hello! See the screen grab below.  The sponsor needs to do a separate application on the immiaccount and you can reference the application reference of the stage 1 that you will have already submitted.  I hope that helps!

18 hours ago, Freo81 said:

Thanks so much and obviously massive congrats. How on earth is it possible to get the 100 without an officer even taking the application? That's amazing!

We plan to have a few people do 888's for the social bit as well as my wives family who live in Oz. 

When you say the sponsor linked application, do you mean the evidence for the sponsor presented in the different drop down menu? We will be doing that for sure. 

Hiya 

On your immiaccount you need to log a separate application from your sponsor.   Much of it mirrors your info and statements that you've got to provide about your relationship aspects.

It asks for he applicants case number and therefore links the two applications 

The heading is Family-sponsorship 

Hopefully that makes sense!

8 hours ago, Freo81 said:

Hello everyone!

Some lovely stories in this thread which make myself and my wife's aims realistic. We put the first part of our 309/100 in last night and paid the money. We have the long list of evidence to submit now so we'll get to work on that. There's just the two of us - we got married in September and have lived together for three years. She is Aussie but has been living here (Manchester) for seven years. It's time for her to go home and we are aiming to move to WA by Mid September 2019. We decided against an agent as our case (should be) is pretty straightforward. 

I have a few questions....

Is it too late for our application to be seen as 'front loaded'? I'll be calling up tomorrow to book my health assessment in asap. Likewise with the police check. 

As we paid the money yesterday, will that forever be the date of our application even though we haven't done the evidence bit yet?  

Any other tips?

It's all pretty daunting but also really bloody exciting. 

Any help would be really appreciated!

 

 

Hi Freo81 

Fresh from getting my visa today so happy to offer some help.

Of course by uploading all your evidence now will be considered front loading your application.   My definition of front loading is having your health and police checks done ahead of any case officer interaction, which could be wrong haha.

There are the mandatory things to get.  We had three witness statements from Aussie friends who could vouch for the legitimacy of the relationship and application. 

We did the form 888 too which seems par for the course.  We didn't get around to uploading my wife's police certificates and some people say a female sponsor is less likely to need to provide them as the focus is around domestic violence apparently, but we were approved anyway.

Other tips.  We forgot to do the sponsor linked application on the immiaccount so make sure you do that, the immigration website is also very clear on the steps needed to demonstrate a true relationship and how to substantiate that.

Otherwise ask questions as someone else will have experience on your questions!

Boom!

Just received 309 and 100 too this afternoon. As above no contact, applied 28th June.  Actually still awaiting sponsors police checks as only ordered them last week so quite shocked it's come through without question!

Everything else was front loaded, so that was pretty slick given we saw 20+ months in July as the waiting time

1 hour ago, Katiebobbles said:

Thanks at least that gives me hope I did do it right but they haven't got round to re-reviewing.
Jon I know you "still haven't found what you are looking for" but it will be the "sweetest thing" and a "beautiful day" when it comes through!!!! Hope u enjoyed the concert!

Very good! Silly question, how do you get your visa details in the footer of your posts? 

21 hours ago, Jon the Hat said:

Well I’m still waiting, life up in the air, masses of uncertainty, but hey I’m in Dublin with my lovely wife in a crazy bar, and we’re seeing U2 tomorrow night;  things could be worse!

I can’t believe you are still in the waiting lounge!  Hopefully you’ll hear something soon!

3 hours ago, tsc said:

Hi all. Did anyone else’s sponsor application remain on ‘submitted’ whilst their own application was on ‘received’? Seems strange that they are different that’s all. Thanks

That's one thing I've been checking like a maniac on in my immiaccount several times a day!!!