Guest guest30085 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I first travelled to Australia back in 1996 and I've had a love affair with the place ever since, having been back for several holidays since. But, I had Mini Me when I was young and any thoughts of travelling or migrating were put on hold (a very long hold!). It's been over four years since I joined PIO, looking for help on student visas, as my original plan was to go to Australia on a student visa. After looking at the financial costs (no matter how optimistic I was nor how rose coloured my glasses were) it proved to be impossible. So I resigned myself to another few years of studying in the UK, which without going into my life story, certainly hasn't been the easiest four years of my life. Anyway, I've just finished the four years and even if I get the results I'm hoping for, I would still require a minimum of 2/3 years relevant work experience to qualify for Oz if I followed the occupation my degrees are geared up to. Further to this, I have a Mini Me, who is not so Mini anymore and it was getting to the stage where any longer and she would not be able to be included in any future visa plans as eventually she would not have been dependent on me and would have to qualify in her own right. So, it's been a difficult few years and there didn't seem to be an end in sight ...... In the meantime it just so happened that previous work experience meant that there was a chance I could apply for a visa under a different occupation. I spoke to two different migration agents (one lady was very helpful though and went beyond what would normally be a quick email for an initial assessment) but, both thought without a relevant qualification I would not be able to pass the skills assessment...... . . Anyway I did! :yes: I also passed the IELTS at first attempt with all 8s or above (right in the middle of exam period at Uni :arghh:). Then I got WA SS :yes: Then I applied for the 190 visa..... And at 2.00am this morning myself and Mini Me were granted permanent residency for Australia :jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy: 08/04 Docs to Vetassess. 15/04 Docs arrive at Vetassess. 23/04 Vetassess Docs acknow. 25/05 Sat IELTS. 07/06 IELTS results L8,R9,W9,S8.5. 05/08 Vetassess - Positive. 6/08 Submit EOI. 07/08 WA looking at EOI. 08/08 ITA WA SS. 10/08 completed WA SS. 12/08 WA SS successful. 14/08 WA SS confirmed. 14/08 ITA for 190 visa. 15/08 Visa applied for. CO: 30/09. Meds: 09/10. PCC: 11/10. Grant: 25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHeart Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Congratulations Gill, I didn't realise it had been such a long journey for you. Enjoy the celebrations:-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest26012 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Congratulations! Whooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 That is fantastic , well done you and lots of luck with your future plans. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest66881 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Brilliant news mate, determination and graft with a sprinkle of good luck always works in my book mate:wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxlornaxx Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Omg..I wasnt expecting that ending to the story lol thats fantastic )))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeGirl Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 CONGRATULATIONS! Talk about a well-earned visa a long time in the making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australia Trade Connect Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Congratulations! I am so pleased for you and I am sure Perth will benefit from you and Mini Me being added to their community, from my experience the people who do it tough but are determined really contribute well to the country. I truly wish you all the success for the future and look forward to hearing how you are getting on. All the best Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! The best news I have heard in a long while. It just shows if you have the determination to make it work it will happen. You have worked so hard for this hun and deserve it. I wish many more people were like you :hug: Now at least I will finally get to meet you, although I can't believe you are heading to Perth, do you know what it is like, I know because I read it on PIO. :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eng32 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Oh wow, you really sound like you deserve every bit of that visa :cute: Congratulations and the very best of luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I first travelled to Australia back in 1996 and I've had a love affair with the place ever since, having been back for several holidays since. But, I had Mini Me when I was young and any thoughts of travelling or migrating were put on hold (a very long hold!). It's been over four years since I joined PIO, looking for help on student visas, as my original plan was to go to Australia on a student visa. After looking at the financial costs (no matter how optimistic I was nor how rose coloured my glasses were) it proved to be impossible. So I resigned myself to another few years of studying in the UK, which without going into my life story, certainly hasn't been the easiest four years of my life. Anyway, I've just finished the four years and even if I get the results I'm hoping for, I would still require a minimum of 2/3 years relevant work experience to qualify for Oz if I followed the occupation my degrees are geared up to. Further to this, I have a Mini Me, who is not so Mini anymore and it was getting to the stage where any longer and she would not be able to be included in any future visa plans as eventually she would not have been dependent on me and would have to qualify in her own right. So, it's been a difficult few years and there didn't seem to be an end in sight ...... In the meantime it just so happened that previous work experience meant that there was a chance I could apply for a visa under a different occupation. I spoke to two different migration agents (one lady was very helpful though and went beyond what would normally be a quick email for an initial assessment) but, both thought without a relevant qualification I would not be able to pass the skills assessment...... . . Anyway I did! :yes: I also passed the IELTS at first attempt with all 8s or above (right in the middle of exam period at Uni :arghh:). Then I got WA SS :yes: Then I applied for the 190 visa..... And at 2.00am this morning myself and Mini Me were granted permanent residency for Australia :jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy::jiggy: Oh you cowbag you got me going!!! Well done that's fantastic news ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindor Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 :ssign19: That's lovely news. Wow, what a hard slog! You absolutely deserve the outcome you got and I hope you and your Mini Me will be very very happy here! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Good to see a battler win out, our lass! Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeegieDave Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 When I read the title of the thread my heart sunk for you but it ended on a great note! Well done! :jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Haha....I was just about to jump up and start shaking my fist at the travesty of injustice to you.... big huge congrats to you Hun xx Yay...another nutter for Perth ... You will fit right in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Then I got WA SS :yes: Ya dumb bugga!:wink: Cheers, Bobj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Ya dumb bugga!:wink: Cheers, Bobj. Ive decided I want a quieter life Bobj, lights go out in Perth at 7.30pm, so I thought it would be ideal :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainR Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Congratulations. Life is an adventure with a few mountains along the way to your final destination. When you reach those mountains, you can give up and turn around or you can climb them. If you can't climb them, you can find a way around. You clearly never gave up and turned your back on that adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest30085 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Congratulations. Life is an adventure with a few mountains along the way to your final destination. When you reach those mountains, you can give up and turn around or you can climb them. If you can't climb them, you can find a way around. You clearly never gave up and turned your back on that adventure. Thankyou CR, the tears started at 5am when I read the grant email but had dried up, you've just started me off again, what a lovely post, thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noworriesmate Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Wow that's amazing news - well done for persevering, so many people would have given up by now. I hope that Aus turns out to be everything you have dreamed of but looking at the way you go about things I think thats likely!! Well done (again) NWM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w1johnston Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Wow, I loved your story. Congratulations and well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Omg! I'm so so happy for you and mini me!!! Didn't realise you had started the visa application. Congratulations xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 So pleased for you!!! I know its been a long road for you.. Now you can celebrate! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Edwards Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hooray! Well done! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Congratulations xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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