peewit Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Many thanks Matt, I recognise your name too. It is 24C here in Sidders at the moment and 28C expected later today. The exchange rate is causing me pain too. When will the downward graph change direction ? Peewit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hi all I'm new here. A double migrant. From Uk to Oz and another forum to here. Although I have already got my CPV class 143 (did not use agent) I like to keep up to speed on how current applicants are getting along in the process and offer the occasional help if I can. I know that it is a long and slow procedure and that having regular posts on others experiences certainly helped me. All the best to those in the queue Peewit Hi Peewit and Sirmat welcome to PIO, Kate:wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandch Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hello Peewit Welcome to a much more humane forum! Good to keep in touch with you. The exchange rate is giving me grief. But we have Medicare. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirmatt101 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Many thanks Matt, I recognise your name too. It is 24C here in Sidders at the moment and 28C expected later today. The exchange rate is causing me pain too. When will the downward graph change direction ? Peewit Just looked at it again on Ozforex and its in freefall! At least you have some warmth there, we are forecast more snow and cold, as long as the roads to Heathrow are clear on 22nd January I don't mind! Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Avalook Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Just looked at it again on Ozforex and its in freefall! At least you have some warmth there, we are forecast more snow and cold, as long as the roads to Heathrow are clear on 22nd January I don't mind! Cheers Matt I see what you mean Matt, last Wednesday quote for $69,000 was £43,038, tonight £44,093, I can't earn it that quick. :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikenSueNW3 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Hi all, we have just had our visa granted, and now my parents are looking to come as well, they are 60 and 65 could anybody shed some light on the visa options there are also the rough sort of cost and time scales that some of you have faced. G'Day As Phoebe has said, the 173 (temporary) -->143 (permanent) route gets you to the same place in the end, the only difference being that you delay payment of a chunk of the BIG "2nd VAC" payment (of the order of $35k) for up to two years. This is useful if funds are tight (eg, dependent on selling a house) or uncertain, but at the cost of some extra payment (the final "2nd VAC" is set at that applying on the date of application for the 173-->143 upgrade, and you also have to pay a second [much smaller] application fee). You are also exposed to a longer exchange-rate uncertainty (although the way the AUD-GBP rate has been going recently, this *might* be an advantage, if the trend starts to reverse eventually -- but it's a big IF!). Good luck! Mike Incidentally, welcome to all those who have migrated here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Avalook Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 G'Day Incidentally, welcome to all those who have migrated here. Nice euphemism.:biggrin: :biglaugh: Yes, some are so new they still have Vegemite behind their ears. :wink: Oh well, back to rate watching.... OMG :swoon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirmatt101 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Nice euphemism.:biggrin: :biglaugh: Yes, some are so new they still have Vegemite behind their ears. :wink: Oh well, back to rate watching.... OMG :swoon: Its gone up by 0.01 this morning (07.52) do we celebrate. I have put a rate alert of 1.62 on Ozforex, do you think I am being a bit ambitious? Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Avalook Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Its gone up by 0.01 this morning (07.52) do we celebrate. I have put a rate alert of 1.62 on Ozforex, do you think I am being a bit ambitious? Cheers Matt Snap, same as I have with UKForex, $1.62 should give a trade quote of $1.60 which we had last Wed PM, but we still don't need to push the button yet so hope the new year will bring some cheer. To show me how bad it's got I deleted my last target of $1.80. :shocked: We have never traded at below $1.70 so it will be just our luck to get the request when it's at $1.5? At the rate now it is easy to wish that we had traded at the different spike ups but one still does not now if one will get the final request until it's made. I better go and earn some more £s to throw on the fire. :mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidandGill Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Hi everyone, Below is a quote from a financial e mail I received every day - got this one last week and posted it on another site. Here's hoping it comes true very soon. "The pound could be set to surge back to heights last seen during the 2008 banking bailouts as rate increases loom, according to City forecasts issued after the Bank of England's latest policy decision. Sterling may reach $1.82 against the dollar by the end of next year compared with $1.57 yesterday, amid stronger economic growth, Coalition budget cuts and the prospect of rising interest rates, Barclays Capital said in its annual Global Outlook, the Times reports." Note@ $ quoted is US$ not AUD$." Gill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Avalook Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Hi everyone, Below is a quote from a financial e mail I received every day - got this one last week and posted it on another site. Here's hoping it comes true very soon. "The pound could be set to surge back to heights last seen during the 2008 banking bailouts as rate increases loom, according to City forecasts issued after the Bank of England's latest policy decision. Sterling may reach $1.82 against the dollar by the end of next year compared with $1.57 yesterday, amid stronger economic growth, Coalition budget cuts and the prospect of rising interest rates, Barclays Capital said in its annual Global Outlook, the Times reports." Note@ $ quoted is US$ not AUD$." Gill Are you sure this wasn't spam?:biggrin: The quote as you say refers to the US $ and in the full article also predicts the £ falling against the Euro so I am not sure how this relates to the Oz $. Perhaps they should be honest and say they don't know, after all if they know whats coming how come Barclays went down the pan like all the other banks? Gosh that reads like I'm a bitter Barclays share holder. :shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewit Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Many thanks for the welcome to your forum. I know that Perth is the current centre of the universe for many of you as that is where the CPV decisions are made. Today was also an important day in Perth for another reason. That was that the England cricket team got off to a great start in the 3rd match of the Ashes series. Whilst I am very happy to embrace all things Australian in most situations, when it comes to cricket I am definitely a POM. Peewit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidandGill Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Are you sure this wasn't spam?:biggrin: The quote as you say refers to the US $ and in the full article also predicts the £ falling against the Euro so I am not sure how this relates to the Oz $. Perhaps they should be honest and say they don't know, after all if they know whats coming how come Barclays went down the pan like all the other banks? Gosh that reads like I'm a bitter Barclays share holder. :shocked: It was from the organisation that provides holidays etc., including financial to the over 50's - not spam. I just thought that a strengthening £ would be good news against any currency but perhaps I am being naive:unsure: Gill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidandGill Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Many thanks for the welcome to your forum. I know that Perth is the current centre of the universe for many of you as that is where the CPV decisions are made. Today was also an important day in Perth for another reason. That was that the England cricket team got off to a great start in the 3rd match of the Ashes series. Whilst I am very happy to embrace all things Australian in most situations, when it comes to cricket I am definitely a POM. Peewit Here Here!:jiggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewit Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Hi all For those who are wondering what is entailed in the Contributory Parent Visa, I made a short video with the help of the moderators. You can see it here :- [YOUTUBE]1VRbyyzHlcM[/YOUTUBE] This covers the basics and discusses the cost. Hope it is helpful for those considering taking the route that I followed. Peewit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandch Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Many thanks for the welcome to your forum. I know that Perth is the current centre of the universe for many of you as that is where the CPV decisions are made. Today was also an important day in Perth for another reason. That was that the England cricket team got off to a great start in the 3rd match of the Ashes series. Whilst I am very happy to embrace all things Australian in most situations, when it comes to cricket I am definitely a POM. Peewit Perth, Day 3, close of play. All over bar the shouting. :sad: Pity about the batting eh? Ah well, one-all going to Melbourne makes it exciting. We'll be at day 3 at the MCG, and with a bit of luck we'll be back in the ascendancy. Best wishes Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewit Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Hi Steve I'll be at the MCG on that day too. Hope the Barmy Army and us all have a good day. All the best Peewit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandch Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Hi Steve I'll be at the MCG on that day too. Hope the Barmy Army and us all have a good day. All the best Peewit Great! I have no idea where we'll be sitting, but I hope it's not too close to the famous trumpeter. It will actually be the first time I've watched England play a test match live. Really looking forward to it. Fingers crossed for stable Melbourne weather. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Melbourne Metropolitan Area Melbourne weather forecast ... looking good for Boxing Day! Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirmatt101 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Melbourne Metropolitan Area Melbourne weather forecast ... looking good for Boxing Day! Best regards. Wish I could say the same for the weather here Alan! Cheers from Brass Monkey Land Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peewit Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Great! I have no idea where we'll be sitting, but I hope it's not too close to the famous trumpeter. It will actually be the first time I've watched England play a test match live. Really looking forward to it. Fingers crossed for stable Melbourne weather. Cheers Steve It will also be my first time at an England/Australia test match. It is just one of the many benefits from having got my CPV. I did watch the England women's cricket team beat all the other national teams at various venues around Sydney at the ICC International 50 over championships early in 2008. I will also be at the womens Ashes match at the Bankstown oval in January. Watching cricket with a cold beer in the Australian sunshine is my idea of paradise. Good luck to all those waiting for the same opportunity. It is worth the wait. Peewit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirmatt101 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 It will also be my first time at an England/Australia test match. It is just one of the many benefits from having got my CPV. I did watch the England women's cricket team beat all the other national teams at various venues around Sydney at the ICC International 50 over championships early in 2008. I will also be at the womens Ashes match at the Bankstown oval in January.Watching cricket with a cold beer in the Australian sunshine is my idea of paradise. Good luck to all those waiting for the same opportunity. It is worth the wait. Peewit In Cape Town we used to go to the 1 day matches with Esky full of beer, wine & bbq meat and take the Cadac skottel braai (gas bbq). Now thats also paradise! Have fun Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mombie58@hotmail.com Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 ...............so here you all are !!! so happy to have found you! no news from our end - decisions are difficult at this stage and the appeal will be costly and lengthy. We are cosidering a brand new application in a year or so when the legislature has had time to change the laws (there have been hundreds of influential speakers before the various Legislatures so there is some hope. However, we will be over in April for the birth of the baby and maybe then is when we can speak ourselves and make our point. Hope you can dig out from your snow fall before your flight in january Matt. We have had 190cms of snow this weeek - pretty but enough is enough! So happy to find you........................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mombie58@hotmail.com Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 sorry about that! the previous message was from audie (in snowy Canada) Happy Christmas to all audie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirmatt101 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 sorry about that! the previous message was from audie (in snowy Canada) Happy Christmas to all audie Hi Audie, I had worked out that it was you. We have all migrated from another forum to here for certain reasons! I do hope that you can eventually get your visa granted, it must be very frustrating for you. We are certainly hoping for better weather in January when we head of to Oz! All the best Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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