wonder Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I was fortunate enough to get my visa approved yesterday, and I replied to the CO to say a big thank you for answering all my questions (there were many, all responded to within 24 hours!), and for progressing everything so efficiently and swiftly (175 visa, 3.5 months from application being lodged to being approved - last month of that was waiting on HOC). I wasn't expecting any response as I know they are busy, but I did get one, sent after 5.30pm when CO's should already be gone for the day, which included a smiley face, and wishing me all the best for the future. It just made me wonder how many thank you's these people actually get. They deliver SUCH important news to us, which in almost all cases means a huge and substantial change to our lives. So I would like to think they get a lot of thank you's.... Anyway, just a thought, hope you all do, as clearly, my CO seemed to appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 We had an agent so never got to know our CO, but yes it would be lovely if they received a thank you for their hard work. Congratulations on the visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talieandtribe Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hey Wonder. I didn't thank her, didn't even cross my mind but you're right. I've thanked her now. Talie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vixenpops Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I certainly intend to - who is yr CO?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimanda Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Yes I sent a thank you msg (and compulsory smiley face!) after our grant. He was a great co Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonder Posted August 2, 2012 Author Share Posted August 2, 2012 I certainly intend to - who is yr CO?? I don't agree with posting CO's names, I don't see why you would even ask or what it matters to be honest. They have a right to not having their names posted on these websites, just like most of us choose to use nicknames on these forums instead of our full names. But pleased you intend to say thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oz bound pom Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I don't agree with posting CO's names, I don't see why you would even ask or what it matters to be honest. They have a right to not having their names posted on these websites, just like most of us choose to use nicknames on these forums instead of our full names. But pleased you intend to say thank you! I agree, I would refrain from posting any names on a public forum. If you want to give an indication as to the CO's name, then initials only is the 'done thing' Hopefully when mine comes through I'll drop a quick thank you, it's only polite manners afterall, but it is their job afterall so won't be going OTT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andy Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I remember we sent our case officer a big thank you as it s only good manner's, it is in my opinion the height of bad manner's not to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cki2011 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 We had a case officer who didnt really seem to want to comunicate with us at all but he left and Our new case officer has been superb, she really does seem to care about what she does and has responded to our questions in a very timely manner and has made the last few months a lot easier for us as we have been waiting for some time....we thanked her in an email when we got the Visa.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie ellis Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 nope cause a gave him a heap o cash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo1 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Congrats on getting your visa so quickly and best wishes with your move. I do not have a CO yet but when I do I would most certainly say Thank You. I totally agree, it is the height of bad manners not to! When getting my qualifications and work experience assessed by AASW the woman was VERY helpful and bent over backwards to help me. So much so, that I sent her a thank you card. We (as in people) are very quick to moan/complain about what has not happened or what has went wrong and often do not acknowledge the hard work that people do actually do. Yes, she gets paid to do it BUT she went the extra mile in my opinion and I wanted her to know that she made another person's life easier and a small gesture of sending a card to say that was the least I could do for the support she offered me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveS Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 I intend on sending thanks to my CO. I will probably post something to Australia House as well. Though I have no idea how that kind of thing is received. (Chocolates/flowers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizgats Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 My CO has been really nice all through, responding to all my queries promptly (although she recently went quiet on me after I did my medicals, which I'm still waiting for to be finalised). I will definitely thank her when I get my visa grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happycat Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 We sent our agent a thank you card. I know we paid them lots of money but she was good and helped us get our visa after all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murta Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 yes will i thanked all in the AASW when i got that and she replied wishing me luck...dont have much dealings with my CO. Asked one question so far and the response felt like an automated one...no addition really. but none theless I will say thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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