PhoebeW Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Phoebe, I've just seen your post that says your hubby is coming round to the idea. You lucky lady! If it works for you I will just have to buy three dogs for our neighbours............. He's a way off that's why the next trip is so important :yes:. I'm still seeing consultants still can't eat solids so can't even book flights yet :arghh: baby Harry was only 10 weeks old when we left he's going to be almost 2 next time we see him and the girls are getting so big......miss them so much as I'm sure all of us in the UK do.......... Phoebe PS I'll happily send you these 3 they've got us up the bloody wall............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellathedog Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Didn't seem right to 'like' your last post as there is so much to not like. Obviously wish you the best outcome with the consultants and your next holiday that it changes hubbies mind. Sorry I'll leave you with the dogs, I don't like heights ha ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Oh Phoebe, I hope he comes round and I also sincerely hope you get back to full fitness really soon. All the best, Val x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummiebabies Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 (edited) He's a way off that's why the next trip is so important :yes:. I'm still seeing consultants still can't eat solids so can't even book flights yet :arghh: baby Harry was only 10 weeks old when we left he's going to be almost 2 next time we see him and the girls are getting so big......miss them so much as I'm sure all of us in the UK do.......... Phoebe PS I'll happily send you these 3 they've got us up the bloody wall............. Ho Phoebe I am so sorry to hear of your ongoing health problem. I hope your situation improves for you soon. We arrived in Oz yesterday and had a shock how much the grandchildren have grown since we saw them in the summer last year. Skype is great but you can't beat the 'real' thing! We opened our bank account with NAB earlier this year and have been gradually transferring money every since when the exchange rate seemed favourable. As previousl posts have mentioned the interest rates here are so much better than in the UK so we are at least getting a good return on our money. We've an apppointment to see the bank in Brisbane tommorow to validate the account and start drawing money out. Lots to do still but for the time-being we are just enjoying the experience and getting used to our new surroundings. Take care and all the best! Angie x Edited October 21, 2012 by brummiebabies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Waiting to see Neuro Surgeon next sick of feeling like there's a grape stuck in my throat!! At least I now know there's nothing 'sinister' going on there so that's good news. Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Can I just ask you ladies another question re banking in Oz. did you just open the classic account or the retirement one (for over 55's) Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummiebabies Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 Can I just ask you ladies another question re banking in Oz. did you just open the classic account or the retirement one (for over 55's) Phoebe Hi Phoebe We just opened a classic account with an i-saver which has better rate of interest. Those were the only two on offer as I recall. Hope this helps. Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellathedog Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Can I just ask you ladies another question re banking in Oz. did you just open the classic account or the retirement one (for over 55's) Phoebe As Angie has said, the only two accounts available to us then were the classic current and linked i-saver. Just to add, I often move stuff around from one to the other for various reasons and it is a doddle, no different to online banking here. Pam x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Thanks again girls I can look into that more closely when I've got an account sorted. Over 55....retirement...I wish they've stuck another 3 years on my retirement age like I havnt worked long enough :swoon: Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginnyfrank Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hi all...hope everyone's having a good day. Need your advise - I applied for cpv. For what I know, you may expect a co after 14 months. For my situation, its already near November now, and 17 months have passed (from my ack date) still no word from them. Your suggestions valued. I’m not sure if its right that I just wait. Thanks,Gin :em3900: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hi all...hope everyone's having a good day. Need your advise - I applied for cpv.For what I know, you may expect a co after 14 months. For my situation, its already near November now, and 17 months have passed (from my ack date) still no word from them. Your suggestions valued. I’m not sure if its right that I just wait. Thanks,Gin :em3900: Hi there, I would email parents@immi.gov.au give them your file reference number and name(s) and ask if they can tell you how long it might be until you are contacted by a case officer or asked to provide further information (medicals, police checks etc). Knowing them, they will reply that they are currently dealing with applications lodged before yours. Then next week (as if by magic) they will email you again and begin the next part of the process. I sometimes think they like to play mind games with us (or maybe I'm paranoid!) Hope this helps and let us know how you get on with it. Regards, Val x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Well I've applied to NAB for a Classic and iSaver they say I will hear in 2 weeks. I'll keep you all up to date in case anyone else needs the info. Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerdaisy Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hi all...hope everyone's having a good day. Need your advise - I applied for cpv.For what I know, you may expect a co after 14 months. For my situation, its already near November now, and 17 months have passed (from my ack date) still no word from them. Your suggestions valued. I’m not sure if its right that I just wait. Thanks,Gin :em3900: Hi Gin, my ack date is 6 Sept 2011 and I am expecting a CO any day now, the way flight prices are going I was even going to book one for end Dec as there is one date when it is fairly reasonable they go way up for a one way flight in January. It really seems a long time that you are waiting for a CO, going by , the tracker list. Hope you can let us know if you email and get a reply from immigration. Best of luck with it, have to rethink booking the flight after reading your thread. Fran.:no: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie5 Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Well I've applied to NAB for a Classic and iSaver they say I will hear in 2 weeks. I'll keep you all up to date in case anyone else needs the info. Phoebe Hi We use NAB Retirement (no fees but some interest) for everyday expenses and iSaver for savings. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted October 22, 2012 Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hi We use NAB Retirement (no fees but some interest) for everyday expenses and iSaver for savings. Charlie Do you know if there was any difference in interest rates? Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie5 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Do you know if there was any difference in interest rates? Phoebe Hi Not looked at the rates for some time but the savings account was higher than retirement. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Bl**dy H*ll that 2 weeks went quick just got an email with my NAB bank details :swoon: Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stellathedog Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 NAB were quick with me too, but quick to ask why I wanted the account:laugh: They did the deal really quickly after that, impressive I thought! Now you need the rate to rise again to make it worth moving money in................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha10 Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 omg as much i love hearing people are getting on with moving to oz whether it be getting a house or a bank account, i cant help feeling a tad jealous !!!!!! i mean im gonna have to divorce my husband at this rate...he is sooooo hard to convince to the move ....please let me win the lottery tonight, please let me win the lottery tonight....lol good luck to all...im only jokin !! xxx NOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Emailed NAB bank to verify accounts as non residents and they are happy to go ahead Well that was pretty painless Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummiebabies Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Emailed NAB bank to verify accounts as non residents and they are happy to go ahead Well that was pretty painless Phoebe Yes we found it really easy too Phoebe and just the same when you come to validate the account in person. We found the staff in the main NAB Brisbane branch so friendly and helpful. Angie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtct Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) Emailed NAB bank to verify accounts as non residents and they are happy to go ahead Well that was pretty painless Phoebe We had (and continue to have) excellent service from NAB (head office in King William Street and the smaller local branch at Blackwood) We change our I-Saver every 4? months to get the highest savings rate. This involves closing the account and reopening another new one. A simple transfer and a couple of signatures and its all over - worth it for the extra 1% on our savings. Edited October 24, 2012 by jtct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerdaisy Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hi Val, I emailed the address below asking them ever so politely what the story is re my CO, I got a reply very quickly saying that as I am using an Agent I cannot be informed of any progress. I didn't realise that immigration will not correspond with an individual who has an agent. I suppose the only thing I can do now is go back and verify that I am still using an agent. Will let you all know how I get on. Fran. Hi there,I would email parents@immi.gov.au give them your file reference number and name(s) and ask if they can tell you how long it might be until you are contacted by a case officer or asked to provide further information (medicals, police checks etc). Knowing them, they will reply that they are currently dealing with applications lodged before yours. Then next week (as if by magic) they will email you again and begin the next part of the process. I sometimes think they like to play mind games with us (or maybe I'm paranoid!) Hope this helps and let us know how you get on with it. Regards, Val x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 We had (and continue to have) excellent service from NAB (head office in King William Street and the smaller local branch at Blackwood)We change our I-Saver every 4? months to get the highest savings rate. This involves closing the account and reopening another new one. A simple transfer and a couple of signatures and its all over - worth it for the extra 1% on our savings. Thanks for the heads up. They opened the account at the main Surfers Paradise branch, I emailed to ask if we could produce ID at the Robina branch lit closer to my daughter and got a prompt reply to say no problem just contact them couple weeks before we go over and they will send the paperwork to that branch. Forex account set up and ready to to I could get used to this level of service :smile: Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Hi Val, I emailed the address below asking them ever so politely what the story is re my CO, I got a reply very quickly saying that as I am using an Agent I cannot be informed of any progress. I didn't realise that immigration will not correspond with an individual who has an agent. I suppose the only thing I can do now is go back and verify that I am still using an agent. Will let you all know how I get on.Fran. Hi Fran, You won't need to verify that you are still using an agent because if you have decided to "go it alone" there are more forms to fill in. The agent and you have to make a declaration to enable DIAC to contact you instead of them and as its looking like the end is in sight, there's probably no need. What I would do is phone your agent and INSIST that they contact DIAC to find out what the time scale is for you - after all, that's what you paid them for! Hope you get the answer you need - and quickly! All the best! Val x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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