racht 154 Posted October 9, 2008 I cant believe it....we had our visas granted yesterday!!!!!!! We only applied online on 29 May 2008 for 175 (MODL) visa so it took 5 months and one week. I am pretty impressed with the turnaround. We have until 26 June 09 to get out there which gives us plenty of time. Now just the bl##dy house to sell (we have accepted offers twice and chain has broken down twice). To those waiting, it may not be that long, judging by ours. Thanks to everyoine who has helped answer my questions throughout the process. There will no doubt be a torrent of more once we are getting close to moving:notworthy: Rach x Rachael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Wenders Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations..........let the celebrations begin............woohoooooo!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest tony and sheena Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations, that was quick! Best wishes Sheena Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest giggles Posted October 9, 2008 Hi Guys Fantastic news that is record time we got our granted on Tuesday its an amazing feelinf Flights booked to Brisbane from Manchester 17th November Leaving doo 7/11/08 all seems to be happening now Enjoy and Good Luck. Regards Tricia and family 175 PR Applied online 11/2/08 F/L Meds and PCs May 08 Case officer 29/09/08 VISA GRANTED 07/10/08 YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jackboots 5,441 Posted October 9, 2008 congratulations !! that was quick, to much partying to much booze gives you spots and makes you snooze! sharon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Andy and Tracy Posted October 9, 2008 Got ours too today Rach!! Trouble is, he spent 5 months looking at your photo before he got round to ours!! All the best. Feels great, doesn't it?!! Tracy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest andrew_obrien Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations enjoy your new life in OZ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest traybears Posted October 9, 2008 a big congratulations to you.tracy.xx. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest jogrant3232 Posted October 9, 2008 I cant believe it....we had our visas granted yesterday!!!!!!! We only applied online on 29 May 2008 for 175 (MODL) visa so it took 5 months and one week. I am pretty impressed with the turnaround. We have until 26 June 09 to get out there which gives us plenty of time. Now just the bl##dy house to sell (we have accepted offers twice and chain has broken down twice). To those waiting, it may not be that long, judging by ours. Thanks to everyoine who has helped answer my questions throughout the process. There will no doubt be a torrent of more once we are getting close to moving:notworthy: Rach x Congratulations, just get that house sold..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
saunders clan 1,839 Posted October 9, 2008 Gosh that it quick! Congratulations and good luck with the house sale. Kate Fibrous Plasterer (dryliner) MODL 4412-11 - AQF3/Pathway E TRA sent 8/4/09 passed 6/5/09 - 175 visa lodged 2/6/09 - Medicals received 4/4/11 - Police checks uploaded 3/11 - More work evidence sent 14/6/11 - APPROVED 16/6/11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest andy,tina,lukeandgeorgie Posted October 9, 2008 great news good luck with the house sale Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Tracey from Braintree Posted October 9, 2008 Great News!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy your celebrations!!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neilo 585 Posted October 9, 2008 great!! good luck in oz! neilo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sjs Posted October 9, 2008 congratulations !!!! have fun celebrating sjs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest sean,marie & gang Posted October 9, 2008 :jiggy:congratulations on getting your visa:jiggy:That was really quick, now send the rest of us your luck!!!!! Marie x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest KP Nuts Posted October 9, 2008 Congratulations guys, that's great news Well done KP Nuts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TaniaColin 11,745 Posted October 9, 2008 A big congratulations on getting your visa, enjoy the celebrations and good luck with the house sale Tania X Is looking forward to the future and all what it holds:biggrin: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racht 154 Posted October 9, 2008 Thank you to you all for your replies. For those of you waiting, hopefully will give you some hope of it not taking forever. They seem to be ploughing through them pretty quick at the moment. Rach x Rachael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest WARDStoOZ Posted October 9, 2008 Congrats and good luck!!! I'm soooooo jealous!!! Regards, Dan x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Piercemyma Posted October 9, 2008 hi congratulations on your visas hope you don't mind but i noticed you applied on line for your visas how did you do that just in the process of wanting to move but with a small family don't know where to start, would love to apply without an agent (just to save costs) but is it worth going alone. hope u could help. donna Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keily 3,072 Posted October 9, 2008 ALL THE VERY BEST GUYS IN YOUR NEW LIFE DOWN UNDER !!! MRS KEILY LIFE IS A COIN , YOU CAN SPEND IT ON WHATEVER YOU WISH , BUT ... YOU CAN ONLY SPEND IT ONCE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racht 154 Posted October 9, 2008 hi congratulations on your visas hope you don't mind but i noticed you applied on line for your visas how did you do that just in the process of wanting to move but with a small family don't know where to start, would love to apply without an agent (just to save costs) but is it worth going alone. hope u could help. donna Hi Donna We did apply ourselves and it saved a lot of money. We actually contacted liveinaustralia and paid them about £200. They went through all my hubby's skills with him, identified the type of visa we should apply for and provided details of the forms and the whole process. It was very helpful. They do provide a full service like the other agents, but, to be honest, it isnt really necessary. So we did it all ourselves. First, we applied to have my hubby's skills assessed (paper exercise - he is in IT) and then we applied for the visas once the skills assessment was approved. The actual completing of the visa online was far easier than the skills assessment. I would recommend taking the route we did, as we had a guide which was reassuring but didnt have to pay for the full agent service. People on here are always helpful and give you plenty of useful advice also. Feel free to ask me any other questions you have. Send me a personal message if you wish. Rach Rachael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kangaroo.bruce 731 Posted October 9, 2008 :spinny:congrats WELL DONE [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]another year another slogg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fergie family Posted October 9, 2008 Hi Rach Congratulations on getting your visa. That was even quicker than ours, it took us 6 months. Susan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
racht 154 Posted October 9, 2008 Thanks everyone - I know I was very quick. I was checking that BEUpdate and had, judging by how quickly others we starting to come through, I thought it might be soon (although didnt quite think this soon)!! We didnt get a CO - just straight to visa granted. Rach x Rachael Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
