Jellica Posted March 15, 2019 Author Share Posted March 15, 2019 Tickets booked! I leave the 12th May. I will be spending some time with family in Brisbane first then making my way to Adelaide. Work have also offered to keep my job open in the UK for 12 months should it all go wrong. Awesome news Jetblast, so happy for you, hopefully we all wont be too far behind you. Lovely touch from your employer, shame they dont have offices in Adelaide! a nice little touch to pop on your CV or mention in an interview [emoji6] 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 (edited) Thanks guys! I am not sure if it is a good idea to mention. It might put a new employer off as I will have any easy get-out plan and might make it look like im not committed? The CEO is writing me a testimonial I can put with my cover letter / CV so that should help. I also have a good one from my manager before that. It is very generous of them. I am very grateful. Edited March 15, 2019 by JetBlast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenki75 Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 1 hour ago, JonandSophietravel said: My last post appears to be hidden so apologies if this comes up twice: Thanks, everyone for your well wishes! If it's a direct grant, then I can't see how our flat sale would go through before the grant arrives. If there's any CO contact then who knows, but always with the crossed fingers. Speaking of direct grants, I saw another on the 489 tracker that came through today 21st November - 117 day wait. Definitely looks like they are back on track to process grants in November now they're doing better with the backlog. Sophie thinks we'll get the grant on 1st April - will see........ I'm literally checking the tracker and the SA spreadsheet three or four times a day at the moment to see if there's any updates. @Manbo fingers crossed for you too, although the a 2 month grant seems unlikely. I think around the 4 month mark is currently a good basis to work from. April fools, hoping ours comes in by then too... 4 hours ago, Manbo said: Been on this thread silently for 6months. Have enjoyed seeing how you all work towards achieving same aim. Lodged mine 12th of Feb for visa. Expecting direct grant by the grace of God by next two months or so. though wife is already based in Sydney. Looking forward to meeting all of you. 2 months does seem a little short, but if they get through the backlog in a hurry who knows what might happen. 54 minutes ago, JetBlast said: Tickets booked! I leave the 12th May. I will be spending some time with family in Brisbane first then making my way to Adelaide. Work have also offered to keep my job open in the UK for 12 months should it all go wrong. That's awesome of your employer to keep it open for you, not too many would do that. Here's hoping everything is smooth sailing and you don't need to use that life-line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Even if I don't use it (and hope not to) it has been a huge boost for me. Feels great to be valued Especially in IT as usually nobody like them ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonandSophietravel Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 2 hours ago, Jellica said: We are trying to get our house on the market, but still a few jobs to do to make ut more appealing! Good luck J & S hopefully the 3 month brexit extension will steady the market ling enough for us both to sell Lol if the EU accept it, but I imagine they will. That should just about do for us. So happy for you @JetBlast . When do you think you'll arrive in Adelaide? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Lol if the EU accept it, but I imagine they will. That should just about do for us. So happy for you [mention=242357]JetBlast[/mention] . When do you think you'll arrive in Adelaide?Probably mid June. Think I will be the second in the thread to arrive? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 18 hours ago, JetBlast said: 19 hours ago, JonandSophietravel said: Lol if the EU accept it, but I imagine they will. That should just about do for us. So happy for you [mention=242357]JetBlast[/mention] . When do you think you'll arrive in Adelaide? Probably mid June. Think I will be the second in the thread to arrive? We are all flying out tomorrow afternoon! Last full day today in the UK! Snowing here in Glasgow so will be perfect contrast given its 30 degrees in Adelaide just now. Can't wait! 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesline Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 @Jimbo Have a safe flight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenki75 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 23 minutes ago, Jimbo said: We are all flying out tomorrow afternoon! Last full day today in the UK! Snowing here in Glasgow so will be perfect contrast given its 30 degrees in Adelaide just now. Can't wait! Safe travels.....so exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renault Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 We are all flying out tomorrow afternoon! Last full day today in the UK! Snowing here in Glasgow so will be perfect contrast given its 30 degrees in Adelaide just now. Can't wait!Safe flight@jimbo. All the very best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellica Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 We are all flying out tomorrow afternoon! Last full day today in the UK! Snowing here in Glasgow so will be perfect contrast given its 30 degrees in Adelaide just now. Can't wait!awesome, so pleased for you Jimbo, Have a safe flight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gurpreet ghotra Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 30 minutes ago, Jimbo said: We are all flying out tomorrow afternoon! Last full day today in the UK! Snowing here in Glasgow so will be perfect contrast given its 30 degrees in Adelaide just now. Can't wait! Best of luck buddy...wish u a safe journey... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonandSophietravel Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 51 minutes ago, Jimbo said: We are all flying out tomorrow afternoon! Last full day today in the UK! Snowing here in Glasgow so will be perfect contrast given its 30 degrees in Adelaide just now. Can't wait! We look forward to a beer from you Make sure you pop back in regularly with your experiences of housing, utilities, medicare... all the essentials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesline Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 2 minutes ago, JonandSophietravel said: We look forward to a beer from you Make sure you pop back in regularly with your experiences of housing, utilities, medicare... all the essentials Agreed, I too wanna hear @Jimbo updates of the experiences ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Joesline said: Agreed, I too wanna hear @Jimbo updates of the experiences ~ Thanks guys I'll keep you posted and if anyone had any specific questions feel free to ask. See y'all there! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Best of luck mate! See you soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonandSophietravel Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Morning all I know there haven't been any new grants but just wanted to keep the waiting days up-to-date. Also adding an arrived column for when people confirm touchdown - easier for everyone to know when to organise parties and the like. If there's anyone in this thread who would like to be added, please just shout your details and I'll add you Finally, would it make sense to create a Whatsapp / Hangouts / Facebook Messenger group - easier to connect once we arrive? Prob best for one person to set it up and then receive PM from whoever wants to be in it (happy to organise), just so everyone's number isn't shared publicly on here. Name Visa Status Visa Date Applied Days Est. Arrival Fly to Aus Notes (optional) Dan S GRANTED ? 6 Mar 2018 291 4th March 19 ? FIS GRANTED ? 23 Oct 2018 93 April 19 ? Jetblast GRANTED 489 24 Oct 2018 80 April/May 19 ? Jimbo GRANTED 489 30 Oct 2018 76 March 19 17th March 19 Jonno1981 GRANTED 489 31 Oct 2018 129 ? ? 2 case officer contacts SJA GRANTED 489 13 Nov 2018 80 ? ? Renault WAITING 489 15 Nov 2018 122 ? ? Jenki75 WAITING 190 16 Nov 2018 121 ? ? Gurinder Kaur WAITING 190 22 Nov 2018 114 ? ? Jellica WAITING 190 28 Nov 2018 109 ? ? D32 WAITING 489 30 Nov 2018 107 ? ? JonandSophieTravel WAITING 489 14 Dec 2018 93 ? ? 2 people. Lived in Adelaide in 2011 Leighmarsh151084 WAITING 190 14 Dec 2018 93 ? ? Joseline WAITING 489 23 Jan 2019 53 ? ? Sonia WAITING ? ? ? ? ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesline Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 @JonandSophietravel I propose a discord. url: https://discordapp.com/ I can create a server and have everyone added in to chat with. How does that sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetBlast Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 A group sounds good to me! I have tweaked my information and placed the table below. Name Visa Status Visa Date Applied Days Est. Arrival Fly to Aus Notes (optional) Dan S GRANTED ? 6 Mar 2018 291 4th March 19 ? FIS GRANTED ? 23 Oct 2018 93 April 19 ? Jetblast GRANTED 489 24 Oct 2018 80 June 19 12th May Arrive in Brisbane first and SA following month Jimbo GRANTED 489 30 Oct 2018 76 March 19 17th March 19 Jonno1981 GRANTED 489 31 Oct 2018 129 ? ? 2 case officer contacts SJA GRANTED 489 13 Nov 2018 80 ? ? Renault WAITING 489 15 Nov 2018 122 ? ? Jenki75 WAITING 190 16 Nov 2018 121 ? ? Gurinder Kaur WAITING 190 22 Nov 2018 114 ? ? Jellica WAITING 190 28 Nov 2018 109 ? ? D32 WAITING 489 30 Nov 2018 107 ? ? JonandSophieTravel WAITING 489 14 Dec 2018 93 ? ? 2 people. Lived in Adelaide in 2011 Leighmarsh151084 WAITING 190 14 Dec 2018 93 ? ? Joseline WAITING 489 23 Jan 2019 53 ? ? Sonia WAITING ? ? ? ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonandSophietravel Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, Joesline said: @JonandSophietravel I propose a discord. url: https://discordapp.com/ I can create a server and have everyone added in to chat with. How does that sound? Never heard of discord but happy to go with whatever the majority wants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesline Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 I created the discord server (just in case if you guys are open to it). PM me if you are interested, so that I can provide you the link to the server. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kunal Aj Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 54 minutes ago, JonandSophietravel said: Morning all I know there haven't been any new grants but just wanted to keep the waiting days up-to-date. Also adding an arrived column for when people confirm touchdown - easier for everyone to know when to organise parties and the like. If there's anyone in this thread who would like to be added, please just shout your details and I'll add you Finally, would it make sense to create a Whatsapp / Hangouts / Facebook Messenger group - easier to connect once we arrive? Prob best for one person to set it up and then receive PM from whoever wants to be in it (happy to organise), just so everyone's number isn't shared publicly on here. Name Visa Status Visa Date Applied Days Est. Arrival Fly to Aus Notes (optional) Dan S GRANTED ? 6 Mar 2018 291 4th March 19 ? FIS GRANTED ? 23 Oct 2018 93 April 19 ? Jetblast GRANTED 489 24 Oct 2018 80 April/May 19 ? Jimbo GRANTED 489 30 Oct 2018 76 March 19 17th March 19 Jonno1981 GRANTED 489 31 Oct 2018 129 ? ? 2 case officer contacts SJA GRANTED 489 13 Nov 2018 80 ? ? Renault WAITING 489 15 Nov 2018 122 ? ? Jenki75 WAITING 190 16 Nov 2018 121 ? ? Gurinder Kaur WAITING 190 22 Nov 2018 114 ? ? Jellica WAITING 190 28 Nov 2018 109 ? ? D32 WAITING 489 30 Nov 2018 107 ? ? JonandSophieTravel WAITING 489 14 Dec 2018 93 ? ? 2 people. Lived in Adelaide in 2011 Leighmarsh151084 WAITING 190 14 Dec 2018 93 ? ? Joseline WAITING 489 23 Jan 2019 53 ? ? Sonia WAITING ? ? ? ? ? Kunal Aj WAITING 489 SA 06 Dec 2018 Hii Buddy, I have added my details in this post. Kindly do the needful. Cheers!! Would be a great initiative to create whatsapp group for everyone. Love to be a part of it.. Regards!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonandSophietravel Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Thanks, @Kunal Aj. I've added you. I think Whatsapp is a good shout too. @Joesline, I had a look at discord and don't think I'd like to register for it based on some of the reviews, sorry. https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/discordapp.com Name Visa Status Visa Date Applied Days Est. Arrival Fly to Aus Notes (optional) Dan S GRANTED ? 06 Mar 2018 291 March 19 ? FIS GRANTED ? 23 Oct 2018 93 April 19 ? Jetblast GRANTED 489 24 Oct 2018 80 June 19 12th May 19 Arrive in Brisbane first and SA following month Jimbo GRANTED 489 30 Oct 2018 76 March 19 17th March 19 Jonno1981 GRANTED 489 31 Oct 2018 129 ? ? 2 case officer contacts SJA GRANTED 489 13 Nov 2018 80 ? ? Renault WAITING 489 15 Nov 2018 122 ? ? Jenki75 WAITING 190 16 Nov 2018 121 ? ? Gurinder Kaur WAITING 190 22 Nov 2018 114 ? ? Jellica WAITING 190 28 Nov 2018 109 ? ? D32 WAITING 489 30 Nov 2018 107 ? ? Kunal Aj WAITING 489 06 Dec 2018 101 ? ? JonandSophieTravel WAITING 489 14 Dec 2018 93 ? ? 2 people. Lived in Adelaide in 2011 Leighmarsh151084 WAITING 190 14 Dec 2018 93 ? ? Joseline WAITING 489 23 Jan 2019 53 ? ? Sonia WAITING ? ? ? ? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joesline Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Personally, I have been using discord as a form of communication with my gaming friends that reside in different parts of the world so I suggested it as an option. But no worries @JonandSophietravel, I have removed the server. You guys can think about something else for the group chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D32 Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Personally I don't mind either the Facebook or the WhatsApp option. Just let me know which details are needed and I'll forward them to the organizer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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