PhoebeW Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hi Mike I'm sure this will have been on before......do you still have the '5 years' to validate when you apply for the CPV173 :biggrin: Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie5 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I don't think so. We had 1 year to validate our 143 from the date of medicals/police certificates. So not sure why you think you will have 5 years on a 173. Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtct Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Have you asked Gollywobbler? (Gill) She's a mine of information and I'm sure would clear this up for you very quickly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Why not settle on Long Reef Golf Club, around lunchtime on Wednesday 4 January, then? We're up for it; let's hope you can make it too, Pam. Mike & Sue Hey Mike and Sue Fiz and I met for a coffee today and the date and time suits us both. However we thought Dee Why RSL might be a better meeting place; Ian and I are both members so you could be signed in as our guests. But we really don't mind as it will just be good to meet up. Marian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikenSueNW3 Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hey Mike and SueFiz and I met for a coffee today and the date and time suits us both. However we thought Dee Why RSL might be a better meeting place; Ian and I are both members so you could be signed in as our guests. But we really don't mind as it will just be good to meet up. Marian I've already replied to Fiz that the RSL is fine by us – we're members of Mosman RSL, and I think it's far enough away to sign in anyway at Dee Why. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I don't think so. We had 1 year to validate our 143 from the date of medicals/police certificates. So not sure why you think you will have 5 years on a 173. Charlie Durrr......sorry I know you have 1 year to validate sorry. What I meant to ask was do you still have 5 years to make the move :twitcy: Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiz Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 So...the inaugural Sydneysiders meet up could be happening! Thanks to Mike and Sue for their research of places..looking at the map Dee Why does seem to be a central point. We thought we'd go with Mike's first suggestion of Dee Why RSL...easy to find, loads of parking, large enough to absorb us very easily....! So if there are any other CPVers (or anyone else interested) we are planning to meet at the Dee Why RSL on January 4th. Does 12pm seem a good time? In the meantime, have a lovely Christmas everyone Fiz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linday Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Durrr......sorry I know you have 1 year to validate sorry. What I meant to ask was do you still have 5 years to make the move :twitcy: Phoebe Hi Phoebe, Yes as far as I am aware you have five years from the date of visa grant to finally make the move. It's advisable to move before three years though due to the requirement to have spent two years in Oz in order to obtain the Resident Return Visa, should you need to leave for any reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mengancun Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!! Does anyone have an idea why there has been no visa granted in Dec? Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerdaisy Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Hi It is great to hear everyone is settling into their new life and hopefully we will be joining you in 2012 although not in Sidney. I wondered if someone could tell me why i have suddenly stopped getting emails telling me of the new posts on this site, could it be something i have done and is there something i can do to get them back. Thanks Cham Hi, same as that, am not getting any emails re new posts, wonder what the story is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annalong Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone!! Does anyone have an idea why there has been no visa granted in Dec? Regards I think that everybody in the DIAC must be already on holiday. We had our 173 visa app accepted Oct 2010 and still haven't got a CO, and we were told it would be 12mths!!!! Regards Ann & Roy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerdaisy Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Hi Ann, thats a long time ok, was hoping mine would be through within the year, my acknowledgement date is Sept 2011 so I'll have a long wait. Hope there will be some movement on it early in January. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chicklet Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 My application for a 143 visa was acknowledged on the 1st October 2010 and I finally got my CO on the 1st December 2011 and have now had my medical, police check and my assurance of support has been put in place.I expect therefore that the request for the final payment for the visa will probably be after Christmas if this is any help to you Ann and Roy. My question for anyone who can help is whether any body has used the Commonwealth Bank and if so have they been helpful as where I intend to live they have a branch there. Also has anyone got private medical insurance with AXA ppp over in Australia as I have a policy with them in the UK and they have said I may be able to continue with it in Australia but there may be tax issues. I am also interested in the payment of pensions from the UK to Australia although I do know I will have to contact the Companies and also the Tax Office. Any help would be greatfully appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annalong Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Wow after posting on here yesterday that we have been waiting 14mths for a CO we have just got an email to say that we have one. WHAT A GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT. NOW Meds & Police checks it says we have to have them done and back to them within 28 days on one letter and on another it says 47 days, does anybody know which it should be? Ann and Roy absolutely thrilled to bits :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemalbec Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Congratulations! I'm not far behind you so I love it when I see some movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linday Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Wow after posting on here yesterday that we have been waiting 14mths for a CO we have just got an email to say that we have one. WHAT A GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT. NOW Meds & Police checks it says we have to have them done and back to them within 28 days on one letter and on another it says 47 days, does anybody know which it should be?Ann and Roy absolutely thrilled to bits :-) Congratulations on getting your CO. What a nice Christmas present. I have not heard anything before about 47 days, maybe they are taking the Christmas break into consideration. I would book your medicals as soon as you can. We were not able to do ours in 28 days due to pressure on the medical centre in Manchester, but as long as you keep your case officer informed it is usually OK. We were on a 173 and applied for the 143 in June. We received the request for the AOS on 19th October within 28 days. Centrelink have only just sent out the letter to our Assurer to set up the bank account and our case officer was fine as we kept him informed of what was happening, including each time our Assurer telephoned them to see what was going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chicklet Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 To sandach I am known on your tracker as Lesley and I am trying to update my records but it will not accept my password. It says to contact you so I would be grateful if you could help me. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevemalbec Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Congratulations on getting your CO. What a nice Christmas present. I have not heard anything before about 47 days, maybe they are taking the Christmas break into consideration. I would book your medicals as soon as you can. We were not able to do ours in 28 days due to pressure on the medical centre in Manchester, but as long as you keep your case officer informed it is usually OK. We were on a 173 and applied for the 143 in June. We received the request for the AOS on 19th October within 28 days. Centrelink have only just sent out the letter to our Assurer to set up the bank account and our case officer was fine as we kept him informed of what was happening, including each time our Assurer telephoned them to see what was going on. I phoned the centre in Manchester about a month ago and they told me I could have an appointment within days. Maybe its a seasonal thing... after your post I think I'll get mine arranged sooner rather than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valandmatt Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Wow after posting on here yesterday that we have been waiting 14mths for a CO we have just got an email to say that we have one. WHAT A GREAT CHRISTMAS PRESENT. NOW Meds & Police checks it says we have to have them done and back to them within 28 days on one letter and on another it says 47 days, does anybody know which it should be?Ann and Roy absolutely thrilled to bits :-) Great news - What a great Christmas present for you! Perhaps DIAC read the forums! Hopefully not too much longer until you get your Visa grant, fingers crossed! Whereabouts will you be settling in Aus? Keep us posted with your progress please - it gives us hope as I'm sure you know - we are not expecting to hear anything for at least another 6-8 months. Val x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annalong Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 HI everybody thanks for the good wishes. We have managed to get an appointment in Dublin for our Meds on Jan 9th, amazed we could do it so quick and the cost is 275 Euros each (if anybody wants to know who is going through the same thing in Iereland). Should be getting our Guarda checks within the next 2 days also. We will be going to Avoca Beach NSW where our Daughter and family live, although I don't think we can afford to buy there, maybe not too far from then though. Having saved up for the last 4 years scrooge I know :-) but it has been worth it, we have enough money for our visas thank goodness. All we need to do next is sell our beautiful home so as to have money to buy over in Aus, here's hoping that it will be sold this summer. Can't seem to get on the tracker for some reason so here is the updat-173App accepted 10th Oct 2010-CO 19thDec 2011. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL AND KEEP THE FAITH. Ann and Roy Henry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summerdaisy Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 Great news Ann and Roy, all the waiting has been worth it. Some Christmas present for ye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chicklet Posted December 20, 2011 Share Posted December 20, 2011 To sandach Further to my previous post you will see that my password has been accepted and I have updated the tracker. I do not know why it would not accept it before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest woo Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 We got a letter its 28 days you need to book your medical and police CRB s send your co worker an email to prof you booked them in wendy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mengancun Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I think that everybody in the DIAC must be already on holiday. We had our 173 visa app accepted Oct 2010 and still haven't got a CO, and we were told it would be 12mths!!!!Regards Ann & Roy I dont see the "thank" button. So just say thank you for replying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtct Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 ..................and our shipment gets delivered tomorrow!!!! only took 12 weeks!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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