Guest somsy77 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I was a bit worried only coz she'd put down her email as the OH's. Best bet is to respond making it clear its a joint email. I agree with just saying it's a joint one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest epollard74 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 cant go to aus house tomorrow as its the queen birthday so its closed!:arghh: Really, it's closed!? Crap, still waiting for to be assigned a CO. Almost a week after they received my application. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaroo Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Its not a national holiday though, so why would it be closed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 They close for Australian national holidays as well as the UK ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rachandjon Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 If I have dual nationality can I have Australian and English bank holidays too?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest somsy77 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 lol. Wish that were true If I have dual nationality can I have Australian and English bank holidays too?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaroo Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Ok, so me not knowing that it was a national holiday sent my application recorded delivery on Friday!. They have not been able to deliver it as Aust House is closed so it has been returned to the local delivery office and a card has been left saying that they were not able to deliver:mad: Has anyone else encountered this problem and if so what happend? This is just my luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FedUp Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 If I have dual nationality can I have Australian and English bank holidays too?! I wish. In my case, if that was true I'd have 1/2 a year holiday:goofy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest somsy77 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Maybe call AH tomorrow morning and find out what needs to be done? I am sure they will have a procedure in place already of picking up items from local delievry office when they get back from holidays. Ok, so me not knowing that it was a national holiday sent my application recorded delivery on Friday!. They have not been able to deliver it as Aust House is closed so it has been returned to the local delivery office and a card has been left saying that they were not able to deliver:mad: Has anyone else encountered this problem and if so what happend? This is just my luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebrol Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 They close for Australian national holidays as well as the UK ones. Yes can't bloomin believe it!! No wonder processing takes so much longer if they are always on holiday!! I encountered this problem today as I am getting really impatient and thought I would phone my CO!! It's been 16 weeks now!:arghh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 It's been 16 weeks now!:arghh: 22 weeks and 4 days in my case. You're just a newbie at this waiting thing :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebrol Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 You've got to be kidding! What's their excuse for that??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I think it's a case of not having immediate travel plans, so being bottom of the pile in priority. CO told me back in March that my application was complete.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest garysgirl63 Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Just as a matter of interest...has anyone got a visa without being asked to have there meds done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Nope. Everybody is lucky enough to have to go through the medical.. There are options if you fail it, but you have go through it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christinenpete Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 If I have dual nationality can I have Australian and English bank holidays too?! I was thinking the same thing :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest christinenpete Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Ok, so me not knowing that it was a national holiday sent my application recorded delivery on Friday!. They have not been able to deliver it as Aust House is closed so it has been returned to the local delivery office and a card has been left saying that they were not able to deliver:mad: Has anyone else encountered this problem and if so what happend? This is just my luck! We sent Pete's police certificate on Saturday special delivery, had the same reply as you Em when i got home from work:frown: Grrrrrr! Lets hope they can go and pick them all up :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebrol Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I think it's a case of not having immediate travel plans, so being bottom of the pile in priority. CO told me back in March that my application was complete.... So do you think it is worth me telling mine that we have booked our flights for August?? And I've handed my notice in at work?? And we've sold our house??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmaroo Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 We sent Pete's police certificate on Saturday special delivery, had the same reply as you Em when i got home from work:frown: Grrrrrr! Lets hope they can go and pick them all up :confused: Bloomin annoying aint it! God knows where our application is!:arghh: Silly holiday! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 So do you think it is worth me telling mine that we have booked our flights for August?? And I've handed my notice in at work?? And we've sold our house??? I'm sure you had the same welcome email from your CO that said: As a guideline for yourself, current processing times for Family Migrationvisas at the Australian High Commission London are approximately 3-4 months due to our current workloads. This timeframe can vary however depending on various factors including the complexity of the application. We therefore recommend that you do not take any irreversible action during the processing of your application (such as leaving your employment, purchasing airline tickets, or selling your property) until and unless it has been confirmed in writing that your visa has been granted. So yes, please contact your CO impress upon her the urgency of your application.. Push my own application a little further down the pile while you're at it. :wink: Joking aside, I'd rather wait longer than see your plans torpedoed. Just don't expect me to like it :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmilandMarleen Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 So do you think it is worth me telling mine that we have booked our flights for August?? And I've handed my notice in at work?? And we've sold our house??? I would tell your case officer but not sure it will speed things up. We are in the same boat - leaving UK early August and we have both resigned from our jobs, but we are still waiting for our visa and have been told we won't get it until early July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebrol Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Oh Peach you must be so patient, I would be totally ropeable by now! But you are obviously a good person! I hope you get yours with bells on!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebrol Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I would tell your case officer but not sure it will speed things up. We are in the same boat - leaving UK early August and we have both resigned from our jobs, but we are still waiting for our visa and have been told we won't get it until early July. I am going to phone my CO today and see what he says! Will let you know!!:wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I also sent a probing email to mine :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salma Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 just handed in my remaining documents so lets see what happens. The original paperwork was handed in 4th May and meds suppllied 18th May and all remaining docs 15th June. What I want to know is will it 3-4 months from 4th May or the 15th June? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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