Maruska Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Same here, we're going June next year too and it is such an amazing feeling to know that we only have to do one more bitterly cold winter! We just can't wait it's so exciting! There can't be that many left on the spreadsheet who are still waiting? Good luck to you all if you are! Rach xxx You can get through the winter thinking about June:wink: . Thanks for the good luck wishes, we are still waiting and hoping to have our visa soon :wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommie Bear Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hi All, Visa granted 10.10.12. Am really pleased for everyone having received theirs too and hope that those still waiting don't have to wait much longer. Can you update the spreadsheet for us please. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fultonclan Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 hi all, visa granted 10.10.12. Am really pleased for everyone having received theirs too and hope that those still waiting don't have to wait much longer. Can you update the spreadsheet for us please. Many thanks congratulations!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidson Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hi All, Visa granted 10.10.12. Am really pleased for everyone having received theirs too and hope that those still waiting don't have to wait much longer. Can you update the spreadsheet for us please. Many thanks Huge Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ompragash Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hi All, Visa granted 10.10.12. Am really pleased for everyone having received theirs too and hope that those still waiting don't have to wait much longer. Can you update the spreadsheet for us please. Many thanks congratulation and wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreaming Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Hi All, Visa granted 10.10.12. Am really pleased for everyone having received theirs too and hope that those still waiting don't have to wait much longer. Can you update the spreadsheet for us please. Many thanks Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyanexpress Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Still waiting :no: since 25th August, Hubby and girls all finalised x dazeybear, Any updates on your medicals and visa grant? Please do share the latest news with us..Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffanZimbo Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hi All, Visa granted 10.10.12. Am really pleased for everyone having received theirs too and hope that those still waiting don't have to wait much longer. Can you update the spreadsheet for us please. Many thanks Congratulations! Sorry for the delay but I don't log on too often now as I'm busy planning our validation trip for April and trying to get our budget to work so that we can make the big move in (wait for it...) August 2015...... :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Booze3 Posted November 6, 2012 Share Posted November 6, 2012 Hi I lodged a 120 employer spon visa for nursing job in June 12, had acknowledgement email, nothing else. We have had medicals etc. Is anyone else waiting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnAli Posted November 7, 2012 Share Posted November 7, 2012 :jiggy::jiggy: VISA GRANTED!!!!!!! THIS MORNING!!!!! IN SHOCK!!!!!! :jiggy::jiggy: Big congrats I do not sign on that much anymore but have always checked for your visa brilliant well done you must be over the moon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ritz2044 Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Hi, My visa got granted a week back. [h=1]Going to Australia to validate my 176 VISA. Is it necessary to travel to Victoria ( where i got sponsorship from ) or I can travel to any other destination just to get it validated.[/h] Thanks, Ritesh Soni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzmatazz Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Hi, My visa got granted a week back. Going to Australia to validate my 176 VISA. Is it necessary to travel to Victoria ( where i got sponsorship from ) or I can travel to any other destination just to get it validated. Thanks, Ritesh Soni Any OZ Location. Congrats on the Visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzmatazz Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Hi All This forum went from Super overtime posting 2 months ago to a fizzle over the last few weeks. How many of you are still waiting for your meds etc? Also to those of you that have made the move already, with the cold (and crappy) weather starting in the UK I am sure you are so happy to have done so. Good luck to all that are still waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Hi All This forum went from Super overtime posting 2 months ago to a fizzle over the last few weeks. How many of you are still waiting for your meds etc? Also to those of you that have made the move already, with the cold (and crappy) weather starting in the UK I am sure you are so happy to have done so. Good luck to all that are still waiting. Thanks for thinking of the unfortunate ones who are still waiting:confused: . I am very happy for everyone who went through the process with ease though, not jealous at all:wink:. We might still have quite a wait ahead of us, we are going through a "external security check" due to living in the Middle East in the past ( work). Hopefully we`ll get there as well as the rest of you guys:wubclub: . Good luck with your trips/permanent moves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walvia Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Thanks for thinking of the unfortunate ones who are still waiting:confused:. I am very happy for everyone who went through the process with ease though, not jealous at all:wink:. We might still have quite a wait ahead of us, we are going through a "external security check" due to living in the Middle East in the past ( work). Hopefully we`ll get there as well as the rest of you guys:wubclub: . Good luck with your trips/permanent moves. +1. Although my lengthy external check is because I live and work in Nigeria. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffanZimbo Posted November 23, 2012 Share Posted November 23, 2012 Gosh its hard to believe the stress and strife the visa process entails. I don't visit PIO very often at present as we are going to Perth to validate on 28th March and then plan for the big move (maybe...) at the end of 2015. I am compiling a list of handy facts regarding suburbs, schools etc so that we can try and narrow down where we will end up.... but by the sound of the forums we may end up moving several times (NOR/SOR) before finding our "home"! Good luck to the few 176 June 2012 gang still waiting for their visa grant. Your patience will be rewarded and you will enjoy Oz just that little bit more once you get there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 +1. Although my lengthy external check is because I live and work in Nigeria. *sigh* Good luck to you :wubclub: . Let`s see who works faster, the Saudi versus the Nigerian authorities:wink: :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walvia Posted November 26, 2012 Share Posted November 26, 2012 Good luck to you :wubclub:. Let`s see who works faster, the Saudi versus the Nigerian authorities:wink: :biggrin: Lol! After weeks of biting my nails, anticipating and dreading, my CO finally responded and said she was satisfied with my defense to the Natural Justice letter they served me. I now await the medicals which have been referred since September. Oh well. I wish you luck as well, my dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted November 27, 2012 Share Posted November 27, 2012 Lol! After weeks of biting my nails, anticipating and dreading, my CO finally responded and said she was satisfied with my defense to the Natural Justice letter they served me. I now await the medicals which have been referred since September. Oh well. I wish you luck as well, my dear. Good for you! Hopefully medicals won`t take long now:wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaffanZimbo Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all 176 lodged in June members!! :xmas8: Wishing all the best to those few who are still waiting for medicals / visa grants. For those already in Oz - best wishes for your first Christmas downunder! For those like us who will be spending another Christmas in the UK have a fantastic time with family and friends and good luck for the move downunder (* our plan is to move in August/September 2015 - unless we win the lottery!):jiggy:. We will post after our reccie to Perth in March/April for anyone interested in finding out how we get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to all 176 lodged in June members!! :xmas8: Wishing all the best to those few who are still waiting for medicals / visa grants. For those already in Oz - best wishes for your first Christmas downunder! For those like us who will be spending another Christmas in the UK have a fantastic time with family and friends and good luck for the move downunder (* our plan is to move in August/September 2015 - unless we win the lottery!):jiggy:. We will post after our reccie to Perth in March/April for anyone interested in finding out how we get on. Merry Christmas and great year 2013 to you :xmas24:. I am definitelly interested in hearing more personal experiences about Australia so please do share. Hopefully by then we will have our visa too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambchopsy Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Merry Christmas to everyone. Don't come on here often at the moment but want to say congratulations on recent grants and fingers crossed for those waiting. It's our last Christmas here for a while and are all booked to leave for Oz at the beginning of March. Best wishes to you all in 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMA Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Merry christmas june 176 gang!!! May all our desires concerning oz be fulfilled in 2013!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathB35 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 (edited) Happy New Year June 176'ers!! Haven't been on the thread for ages, but I'm very excited that we've today booked our flights for our reccie - at the beginning of May! :jiggy: Our plan is to get out to Perth permanently before July 2014. I have been reading that you have to have been on Aus soil for a minimum of two years (730 days) before the 176 runs out of it's 5 year validation period or you can't apply for a resident return once the five years is up..... This is from the 'Go Matilda' website: The initial permanent visa that you obtain will allow you to remain in Australia for the rest of your life. However, it also has an expiry date - which is only an issue if you leave Australia after the permanent visa has expired, and want to return to Australia: the initial visa cannot be used to re-enter Australia after it has expired. Once the initial visa has expired ... if you find yourself intending to travel outside Australia and wanting to return: ... apply for a Resident Return visa. In broad terms this visa is usually a further 5-year permanent residency visa, and might be considered to be a renewal of your initial permanent visa. The key requirement for the grant of a Resident Return visa is to have lived in Australia as a permanent resident for at least 2 years out of the 5 years immediately preceding the date of your visa application. .....anyone know anything about this? Edited January 1, 2013 by KathB35 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE HULLS Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Happy new year guys, haven't been on this for ages.... Hope the visas are now granted or nearly granted... We plan to go early march, flights not booked just yet..... But will do so ASAP.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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