Bear2015 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 What a difference a week can make. Immi asks us can we pay and leave immediately. We clear our bank account paying 2nd vacs and flights to NZ last night and today we are estactic to say all 3 of us were granted. We are soooooo happy Kim Dear Kim, Congrats and all the very best to the 3 of you. Thanks for all the advice and encouragement given by you to all the forum members, and especially MY 173 visa issues:jiggy::jiggy::jiggy:. Judy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I got reply at 5pm uk time unfortunately no change from last week 23/05/2014 Thanks, Barneygrew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeelsy Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Thanks everybody for your support - my son and SOH in their new oz shirts and us celebrating on hot tub beach with champers. Back HOME now and our new life is certain now. Happiness all round. Will be watching out for those following us and it's WORTH the stress Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadge Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Thanks everybody for your support - my son and SOH in their new oz shirts and us celebrating on hot tub beach with champers. Back HOME now and our new life is certain now. Happiness all round. Will be watching out for those following us and it's WORTH the stress Kim [ATTACH=CONFIG]33752[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]33753[/ATTACH] Looking SO good!:smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Tibenham Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 What a difference a week can make. Immi asks us can we pay and leave immediately. We clear our bank account paying 2nd vacs and flights to NZ last night and today we are estactic to say all 3 of us were granted. We are soooooo happy Kim Congratulations Kim and family - fantastic news :jiggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Tibenham Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 I got the job!!!!!! Please give us our visa!!! Congratulations Alan :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 You're getting on with things, embracing all the changes with a positive attitude, plus landing a new job and making new friends - I take my cap off to you - it all bodes well for your new life. Congratulations. Thanks @Catlady2014! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8kte Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Hi Everyone, posting this on behalf of my parents as they aren't tech savvy :-) Me and my husband emigrated 4 years ago and found connecting with people slightly ahead of us in a thread and helping those slightly behind us really beneficial. For that reason I am starting this thread for people that may have submitted there offshore 143 visa prior to June 2016 and those that are about to. Tip: Use your signature to update your progress dates so we all know lead times on every step:-) My mum is 58 and my dad 62 so still great ages to enjoy the wonderful scenery and weather WA provides us! Have a wonderful week everyone and please introduce yourselves :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomin13 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 What a difference a week can make. Immi asks us can we pay and leave immediately. We clear our bank account paying 2nd vacs and flights to NZ last night and today we are estactic to say all 3 of us were granted. We are soooooo happy Kim Huge congratulations Skeelsy!! Can't wait to be hot on your heels! :cute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomin13 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 I got the job!!!!!! Please give us our visa!!! Congratulations Alan!! You'll get your visa soon I'm sure :cute: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Hi we submitted our 143 on 2nd June 2015 I noticed your location as secret harbour which isn't far from my daughter who is in Halls Head would be nice to keep in touch as hopefully we can pass on I for to your Mum & Dad and hopefully get to meet up fingers crossed in the future have a good week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Tibenham Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Hi K8kte and Hodgey58 There is already an Contributory Parent Visa thread on this site, that is very well used, for the purposes you talk about. Please see: http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/migration-issues/77756-brand-new-pio-parents-visa-thread.html I would suggest that you have a look on here, there are lots of us on there, all cheering each other on :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmac Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 That second VAC is looking very expensive now....Is anyone in the waiting room being priced out?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 That second VAC is looking very expensive now....Is anyone in the waiting room being priced out?? My currency exchange rate app won't update. What rate have you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadge Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 That second VAC is looking very expensive now....Is anyone in the waiting room being priced out?? Looking that way for me unless the rate greatly improves in the next few months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta2 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 early casualty of Brexit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calmac Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Market rate is 1.78 dollars to the pound.....expect less online or in the High Street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Market rate is 1.78 dollars to the pound.....expect less online or in the High Street. Hopefully it'll go back up a bit. I know it's taken a hit because of the referendum result but it's been very up and down for a long time now, regardless of the referendum, so keep your fingers crossed. I don't think I'll get a visa before December, so I'm not going to start worrying at this stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8kte Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I've got loads of friends in Halls Head it's a lovely place! Keep me in the loop with your progress :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K8kte Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Yep I've seen that one but they go back a way looking for recent posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertenhall Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Hopefully it'll go back up a bit. I know it's taken a hit because of the referendum result but it's been very up and down for a long time now, regardless of the referendum, so keep your fingers crossed. I don't think I'll get a visa before December, so I'm not going to start worrying at this stage. It certainly isn't good news, however when we applied it was around 1.5 AUD to £. We would far rather it be higher, but hopefully it won't sink as low as 1.5 again and will recover over the next few months. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 congratulations to you and your family Kim, well done! Also to Alan on the job. You are now all officially living the dream ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 It certainly isn't good news, however when we applied it was around 1.5 AUD to £. We would far rather it be higher, but hopefully it won't sink as low as 1.5 again and will recover over the next few months. Fingers crossed. Yes the the timing is awful isn't it? We were very lucky to get our visa money at two dollars to the pound, and glad we got it sorted in April. The brexit vote has come as such a shock, I was sure we would be staying in. We had planned to spend this year sorting ourselves out here in Wales and put our house on the market in Spring, hopefully moving out towards the end of summer 2017. Now we have the gloomy possibility of not being able to sell our house and are having a serious attack of the coulda woulda shouldas. - Fingers crossed it's not all as bad as it looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly T Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Yep I've seen that one but they go back a way looking for recent posts Hello K8kte and Hodgey58 I am on the thread that Val Tibenham talks of. I have used it a couple of times and find it very useful reading others questions and answers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeelsy Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 And there was me thinking I will have so much more time now I am not visa-bound anymore - now bogged down with private health insurance options, super decisions, to salary sacrifice or not salary sacrifice, tax allowable deductions/offsets???? TFN set up and list goes over several pages plus down on uk income by 10%. However, being close to these two gorgeous grandchildren makes it all worth while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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