Jellybean T Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Karen Ngo said: Hi All, any of you who completed AoS could help me clarify this requirement: I intend to lodge AoS online. However I read this on centrelink website: How to submit your documents To confirm your identity, you’ll need to give us your original identity documents. You can do this at either: a service centre an Agent or Access Point. We must confirm your identity before you can make a claim. Once we verify your photo identity, you can give us the other identity documents online This means I will have to go to a centrelink office to verify my photo identity first, then continue next steps online, that I could not start verifying identity online. Or this is for other service required not for AoS? Is my understanding correct? Thank you. My son and daughter in law both went into centrelink to have their identity verified first and then submitted the form. Hope this helps. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosiejaq Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 On 05/08/2019 at 04:44, karu1 said: J410 03/08/2015 - Acknowledgement 27/02/2019 - Additional information requested 08/07/2019 - Aos application submitted 19/07/2019 - AoS accepted 01/08/2019 - Request for VAC2 payment 01/08/2019 - VAC2 paid via Bpay same day ...eagerly waiting for the next update 02/08/2019 - Visa granted 04/08/2019 - One way ticket to Australia oi oi oi!! Big congrats! Hopefully we’re not far behind you! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen Ngo Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Thank you very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greece Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 12 hours ago, LBee said: I would have thought if they ask for the last ten years - it means the last ten years - if they were wanting from date of application they would have asked for that. Have you been asked for this information as I note your lodgement date is Feb 16. Hi, CO has not yet asked but expecting it within 2 months now. Since I want to apply PCC for atleast 6 countries now in advance of 2 months, I would like to know for which period should I apply. 2009 to 2019 ? OR 2006 to 2016? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theballies Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, Greece said: Hi, CO has not yet asked but expecting it within 2 months now. Since I want to apply PCC for atleast 6 countries now in advance of 2 months, I would like to know for which period should I apply. 2009 to 2019 ? OR 2006 to 2016? I’m pretty sure it would be 2009-2019 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greece Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, theballies said: I’m pretty sure it would be 2009-2019 Thanks for your important input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Leask Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I’m pretty sure it would be 2009-2019I agree. The PCC is valid for 12 months from the date of issue, so it makes sense to me if the period of the check is 10 years from the PCC application date and not the visa application date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadge Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Shipping Query! Getting all geared up to book my Movecube, boxes stacked in garage - and now I'm getting a bit worried. Will it all fit in a large Movecube? What if it all weighs more than the allowed weight when they get it back to the depot? I would have thought they should have the means to weigh the cube in the trailer, but they say not. So, I'm looking at alternatives "just in case" and wondering about a shared container. Has anybody used one? How does the cost compare with a Movecube? The wait for delivery is not a concern as I shall be staying with my daughter for the foreseeable future, and in fact it would be an advantage in a way for my goods to take longer as less time to pay for storage. Are all the boxes just put in loose or are they packed in crates? I'd welcome comments from anybody who has experienced (a) my concerns and (b) used a shared container versus a Movecube. I do think with a bit of careful loading and an expert to help, my stuff should just about squash in a large Cube so that's the sort of volume, but no idea of weight. TIA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEJ Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 21 minutes ago, Sadge said: Shipping Query! Getting all geared up to book my Movecube, boxes stacked in garage - and now I'm getting a bit worried. Will it all fit in a large Movecube? What if it all weighs more than the allowed weight when they get it back to the depot? I would have thought they should have the means to weigh the cube in the trailer, but they say not. So, I'm looking at alternatives "just in case" and wondering about a shared container. Has anybody used one? How does the cost compare with a Movecube? The wait for delivery is not a concern as I shall be staying with my daughter for the foreseeable future, and in fact it would be an advantage in a way for my goods to take longer as less time to pay for storage. Are all the boxes just put in loose or are they packed in crates? I'd welcome comments from anybody who has experienced (a) my concerns and (b) used a shared container versus a Movecube. I do think with a bit of careful loading and an expert to help, my stuff should just about squash in a large Cube so that's the sort of volume, but no idea of weight. TIA. Hi I'm getting a shared container with john Mason from liverpool, I had a visit for one staff to give me all info regarding packing and what's allowed and what isn't. Very informative and low cost, 400 CF for under £2000 and they re pack everything. Worth getting a quote Good luck Clare 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 50 minutes ago, CEJ said: Hi I'm getting a shared container with john Mason from liverpool, I had a visit for one staff to give me all info regarding packing and what's allowed and what isn't. Very informative and low cost, 400 CF for under £2000 and they re pack everything. Worth getting a quote Good luck Clare Can you give me an idea of how big 400 cubic foot is. Ie are you taking any beds furniture etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadge Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 400 cf (around 11 cubic metres,) is much larger than a Large Movecube 6.2 cubic metres. Probably works out around the same as having 2 Large Movecubes. I think I'll get a quote as Clare suggests, but I've done all my packing, so won't need that service. Clare - do they put all your things in their own crate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sadge said: Clare - do they put all your things in their own crate? That's an important question to ask. If you are quoted for a shared container, it often means your goods are not in a separate, sealed crate - they're just in the container with other people's stuff. The good removalists are careful to identify everything but inevitably, it increases the risk of things going missing, or getting damaged. Some removalists do offer a service where your goods are in a separate crate, so make sure you ask. Edited August 11, 2019 by Marisawright 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEJ Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Sadge said: 400 cf (around 11 cubic metres,) is much larger than a Large Movecube 6.2 cubic metres. Probably works out around the same as having 2 Large Movecubes. I think I'll get a quote as Clare suggests, but I've done all my packing, so won't need that service. Clare - do they put all your things in their own crate? I have packed into boxes, lots of them but they do it all into their own packing boxes so they can do a list and make sure they are shipping contents that is allowed, and also for insurance purposes. ( I have a company also that's very reasonable for insurance) I was using vacuum bags for clothes but it's a no no, they will sweat and cause mould. What do you mean a crate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEJ Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 40 minutes ago, Marisawright said: That's an important question to ask. If you are quoted for a shared container, it often means your goods are not in a separate, sealed crate - they're just in the container with other people's stuff. The good removalists are careful to identify everything but inevitably, it increases the risk of things going missing, or getting damaged. Some removalists do offer a service where your goods are in a separate crate, so make sure you ask. Give them a ring tomorrow and look on the website. All wrapped and labelled and fully itemized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadge Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, CEJ said: I have packed into boxes, lots of them but they do it all into their own packing boxes so they can do a list and make sure they are shipping contents that is allowed, and also for insurance purposes. ( I have a company also that's very reasonable for insurance) I was using vacuum bags for clothes but it's a no no, they will sweat and cause mould. What do you mean a crate ? Well, will they put all your small boxes into one large wooden (?) box and then pack, say, half a dozen of those large wooden boxes into the container. When I came back to UK many, many years ago somebody else organised my things to come back and when they arrived they were all in one large wooden crate, which wouldn't have used up a whole container. Just wondered if your company does that. My things are all packed up into cardboard boxes all ready to go into either a crate to join other crates in a container, or into a Movecube (which will also join other Movecubes in a container). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, CEJ said: Give them a ring tomorrow and look on the website. All wrapped and labelled and fully itemized. Yes, that's right, all wrapped and labelled and fully itemized in cardboard boxes. All removalists do that. Some will insist on repacking everything themselves in their own boxes, some won't. Sadge's question was, what happens to the boxes next? Do they just get loaded into the container as they are, or do they go into a big plywood crate so they can't get mixed up with everyone else's stuff? Usually they just get loaded as they are, and although they are all labelled, imagine a huge container packed with boxes, identical except for the labels, and ask yourself what are the chances one or two will get mixed up at delivery time. Also, of course, everything has to be emptied out on arrival and the boxes loaded onto separate trucks for delivery to their respective households, (either that, or the container gets driven around to all the different households, unloading as they go) which means extra handling which means extra risk of things getting dropped/mishandled. It really depends how valuable your stuff is. For the average person, all that is an acceptable risk and most people wouldn't want to pay the extra cost of having a sealed crate. Edited August 11, 2019 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 8 hours ago, Sadge said: My things are all packed up into cardboard boxes all ready to go into either a crate to join other crates in a container, or into a Movecube (which will also join other Movecubes in a container). Many of the big removalist companies will insist on unpacking all your boxes and repacking everything themselves. The idea is that they have to certify there's nothing illegal in the container, so their staff have to see every item. Other companies are not so fussy. So that's another question to ask on the phone before you decide whether to ask them for a quote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEJ Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 3 hours ago, Marisawright said: Many of the big removalist companies will insist on unpacking all your boxes and repacking everything themselves. The idea is that they have to certify there's nothing illegal in the container, so their staff have to see every item. Other companies are not so fussy. So that's another question to ask on the phone before you decide whether to ask them for a quote. You both seem to have this topic covered. Good luck with your move Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 18 hours ago, Sadge said: Getting all geared up to book my Movecube, boxes stacked in garage - and now I'm getting a bit worried. Will it all fit in a large Movecube? What if it all weighs more than the allowed weight when they get it back to the depot? There's only one way to find out - measure it. Most people find a corner mark out the dimensions of the Movecube on the floor, and wall with tape. Then stack the boxes inside the outline. I know it sounds like a lot of work when you've already got the boxes piled up in the garage, but it really is the only way. You can't afford to take delivery of the Movecube, try and pack it, then find half the stuff doesn't fit. You can't say, "Sorry I made a mistake, please take it away and don't charge me" - they will charge you a large chunk of the quoted fee. Check your quote or ring them up to ask how much it would be. If you have a huge collection of books, then you may go over the weight. Otherwise, it's very unlikely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 On 10/08/2019 at 04:02, vicky bajwa said: Hii to all members Dear any idea how much they are taking time to visa grant after submitting 2nd VAC.? I have paid on 7 August 2019 by bpay. Since then nothing from IMmi. Any idea please? Hi my daughter paid via BPAY at 11:00 and by 15:00 that same day the email with the grant was sent to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greece Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 25 minutes ago, Marilyn said: Hi my daughter paid via BPAY at 11:00 and by 15:00 that same day the email with the grant was sent to me Wow! So quick. Congrats!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny2729 Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 Hi All, quick question for those on a Subclass 600 eg 2 x 12 month stay over a 3 year period. Looking at what insurance to use. do you go for single trip or backpackers insurance and what seems to be the best company to use? Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anks Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 11 hours ago, Danny2729 said: Hi All, quick question for those on a Subclass 600 eg 2 x 12 month stay over a 3 year period. Looking at what insurance to use. do you go for single trip or backpackers insurance and what seems to be the best company to use? Dan Hi Dan, I have been using Bupa standard visitors cover for the last 5 years or so for my mum on 600 visa. The best thing I find with them is that you can suspend your policy for 6 months when the policy owner is not in Australia. Thus they don't loose any time for waiting medical queues and you don't pay for 6 months. In terms of policy it gives you the same benefits as on Medicare but in case of charges that are not charged as the MBS and charged as non-medicare patient Bupa only reimburses the medicare component which is quite a lot sometimes. Otherwise they are were very helpful and the turnaround time for any claims is very quick. Cheers Anks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greece Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 15 hours ago, Marilyn said: Hi my daughter paid via BPAY at 11:00 and by 15:00 that same day the email with the grant was sent to me Hi Marilyn, Can you please write your complete Timeline in signature for all viewers to understanding processing time plz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theballies Posted August 13, 2019 Share Posted August 13, 2019 56 minutes ago, Greece said: Hi Marilyn, Can you please write your complete Timeline in signature for all viewers to understanding processing time plz? She has her timeline in her signature. Also we are trying to keep timeline related posts out of this thread please. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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