Katiebobbles Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Yeh@eurokaz that's fab news. Sorry@CEP had everything crossed it would be there before you landed. Hopefully soon xox 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Knowing my luck it’ll happen overnight... guess what I’ll be doing if it does lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEMS1984 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 3 hours ago, CEP said: oooh @GEMS1984 I had you as approved... I'll update.... ha ha! I wish. I came out to Oz on a tourist visa, 2 weeks ago. Happy to be out here but by gosh, it's so bloody hot today! My fingers and toes are crossed for everyone! xx 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Never been to Brisbane until today.... ooooosh! Sooo warm (and I know it’s only going to get warmer lol!) sources tell me I’ll get used to it   1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TanC7 Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 7 hours ago, eurokaz said: OMG, just got the golden email!! I thought I would be more relieved but it just feels surreal after all the waiting. Interestingly we got it from another case officer Zacharenia), so I wonder if our other case officer left or is off sick so that has been the hold up?! You guys have kept me sane, thank you! Fantastic news!! So pleased for you. Best wishes for your future and good luck with everything Tania 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kennedy Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 6 hours ago, CEP said: @eurokaz Haa I’ve been in Oz since October. I’ve been in nz for just over a week. Had hoped my visa would magically appear! by the power of the spreadsheet.... I should be soon. @Heather Kennedy any news??? No, still checking emails far too often!! Delighted for everyone else who has received their grants recently and fingers crossed they still keep coming soon for the rest of us. Great having the support of this forum and of course the spreadsheet, cheers all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Here we go-Â all updated May there be green boxes.... many many green boxes on the next update! Â 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thisforumisalifesaver Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 9 hours ago, eurokaz said: OMG, just got the golden email!! I thought I would be more relieved but it just feels surreal after all the waiting. Interestingly we got it from another case officer Zacharenia), so I wonder if our other case officer left or is off sick so that has been the hold up?! You guys have kept me sane, thank you! Congrats @eurokaz such fantastic news!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeHoulding Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 If your on shore & you get the email to say its going to be granted, how long do you get to leave? Im flying out next week on tourist visa, so just looking at flight prices to NZ & they vary quite a bit in price! Im trying to have a rough idea of extra costs incase my grant doesnt come this week, im praying it does as its looking around £2000 for flights/hotel etc for myself & 3 children xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Perhaps @dondons1uk or @ATE can answer for you @ZoeHoulding 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemTrae Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Congratulations @eurokaz great news to start the day with! Fingers cross for you @Heather Kennedy it's got to be you next then only CEP, Charbok and me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeHoulding Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Also, im staying in an apartment for 2 weeks- like a holiday, then hopefully we will have found a house to rent. Do I just update immi with my address once we have the rental? Ive already uploaded my husbands work contract xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 11 hours ago, eurokaz said: OMG, just got the golden email!! I thought I would be more relieved but it just feels surreal after all the waiting. Interestingly we got it from another case officer Zacharenia), so I wonder if our other case officer left or is off sick so that has been the hold up?! You guys have kept me sane, thank you! Congratulations! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurokaz Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, ZoeHoulding said: If your on shore & you get the email to say its going to be granted, how long do you get to leave? Im flying out next week on tourist visa, so just looking at flight prices to NZ & they vary quite a bit in price! Im trying to have a rough idea of extra costs incase my grant doesnt come this week, im praying it does as its looking around £2000 for flights/hotel etc for myself & 3 children xx They didn’t give us a date to leave by and asked us to email them our travel arrangements when we had made them. It does state to allow 5 days away for grant. The issue is because we want our countdown to my husband working to start ASAP we are limited to whatever fares are available in the next week (school holiday time too!). it cost us £612 return to go this Saturday for 7 days - but we were lucky to get a cheap return fare (half the price of the flight out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATE Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 2 hours ago, ZoeHoulding said: If your on shore & you get the email to say its going to be granted, how long do you get to leave? Im flying out next week on tourist visa, so just looking at flight prices to NZ & they vary quite a bit in price! Im trying to have a rough idea of extra costs incase my grant doesnt come this week, im praying it does as its looking around £2000 for flights/hotel etc for myself & 3 children xx I had until May to leave. Agent notified embassy on the Friday I was leaving on Saturday. Visa granted on the Tuesday and  100 visa approved also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeHoulding Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Thankyou @eurokaz & @ATE thats brilliant, at least I can look at cheaper times xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charbok Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 It’s totally normal to be checking emails hourly right? Asking for a ‘friend’.... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeHoulding Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Charbok said: It’s totally normal to be checking emails hourly right? Asking for a ‘friend’.... Hourly???? I check everytime I pick my mobile up hahaha 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemTrae Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Lol @Charbok perfectly. I've got notifications for the forum set up too so I just alternate between checking my emails and seeing if anyone else has been granted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 It’s not just me reaching new levels of obsessive behaviour then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemTrae Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 You are in good company! Between me and the other half I think we've got the forum and emails covered 24/7! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 It’s got to be soon surely?!?! i wonder what I’ll have in my life post-visa..?? That’s right.... a job!! A job and an 820/801 application 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebobbles Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 I started the quotes for crates tonight ..... May sell the house, ship the stuff and still be here waiting for a visa at this rate!!!!! [emoji23][emoji23] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemTrae Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 1 hour ago, CEP said: It’s got to be soon surely?!?! i wonder what I’ll have in my life post-visa..?? That’s right.... a job!! A job and an 820/801 application Oh don't! At least take a week off between visa application hell! Although I do feel there'll need to be some sort of spreadsheet "passing of the torch/knighthood" that happens once yours is approved! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemTrae Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 12 minutes ago, Katiebobbles said: I started the quotes for crates tonight ..... May sell the house, ship the stuff and still be here waiting for a visa at this rate!!!!! We could all be retired with grandkids, that's mess with the paperwork! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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