Wishfull Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Nice reminder! Best we inform the shipping agent in UK and get ours sent out now. Interesting to see you got it our here without a visa, we were told be a number of companies this was an absolute NO until we get the visa. Great news that things are moving so swiftly, enjoy Bali and then you can relax and get on with your new life in OZ. Hope you have some bubbly on ice for when you return from Bali. Dumb question coming up. I saw from previous posts that you have rented what looks like an unfurnished property and you have yet to ship your furniture. What happens in the interim period before it arrives? Have you bought some basics to tied you over, rented furniture etc? Given we plan to rent for 6 months when we arrive to get our bearings, this has been exercising my brain somewhat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 So pleased for you wishing you a happy healthy new life in Oz I'm sure it's been worth all the nerves and pressure this process puts you through enjoy Bali and good wishes for your new job xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Great news that things are moving so swiftly, enjoy Bali and then you can relax and get on with your new life in OZ. Hope you have some bubbly on ice for when you return from Bali. Dumb question coming up. I saw from previous posts that you have rented what looks like an unfurnished property and you have yet to ship your furniture. What happens in the interim period before it arrives? Have you bought some basics to tied you over, rented furniture etc? Given we plan to rent for 6 months when we arrive to get our bearings, this has been exercising my brain somewhat. Hi and good luck with the move. We really sifted through what we actually wanted to bring, knowing that we were going to rent quickly on arrival. So we have purchased stuff in addition to what we have being shipped over. TBH if it were down to me, if it didn't fit in a suitcase, it wasn't coming, but Karen thought otherwise lol, hence the small container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaJB Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Thanks Julie, yes getting everything lined up was probably the best advice we gained from others in the forum. One day fretting, next day it all falls into place. Bali booked for Monday to Friday next week! Then reality kicks in, it's back to work for me :-) How perfectly this has worked out for you both Alan, what superb timing!! :-) I think they stopped giving out the AOS info to any who lodged June 2014 onwards, and so that'll hold us next lot up somewhat. I realise some (like me) have been lucky enough to be able to do the medicals already but only because we asked. What a difference that few weeks made in getting it all up front or having to wait! I was thinking, it would be great if PVC just sent the requirement e-mails to everyone who lodged during June 2014 as there seem to be so many and then all of us applicants can start working on everything and lodge/be granted once everything is in place - just my wish, sigh.... (but an excellent idea nonetheless, lol). Enjoy Bali, what a great way to ease yourself into the next stage. When you leave the waiting room, please leave the door a tiny bit open.... Thanks! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaJB Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Hi Amandasoooooo excited this morning to see that the date has changed to June, don't know what I'll be like when you hear from IMMI! Julie I thought you'd like that news :-) Whatever happens, our time will come soon. Don't worry, I sure will let you know as soon as we hear anything! Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly T Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Our shipping arrived this morning so will be spending the next week unpacking and wondering what possessed us to bring all this rubbish. But at least it will keep Linda happy going through the 8 crates of shoes and handbags, but I can guarantee she will still make a beeline for shoe and bag sections next time she's in Myer.No idea what we're going to do if this visa isn't granted, one massive garage sale I guess. Hi I'm interested like Alan, how did you manage to get furniture shipped before you have your 143 visa. What shipping company did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly T Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Headless chicken time folks!!!!! Request for 2nd VAC this morning, massive thanks to @Alan Collett and his team at Go Matilda!!! Off to the bank, never been so excited about spending so much cash, without anything tangible like a car/caravan etc to show for it at the end! Bali next week, Sydney the following week start work! BOOM!!!!!! Thanks to all who have helped and advised over the past couple of years!! That great news Alan good luck in your new job. Enjoy your new life. Lorraine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 How perfectly this has worked out for you both Alan, what superb timing!! :-) I think they stopped giving out the AOS info to any who lodged June 2014 onwards, and so that'll hold us next lot up somewhat. I realise some (like me) have been lucky enough to be able to do the medicals already but only because we asked. What a difference that few weeks made in getting it all up front or having to wait! I was thinking, it would be great if PVC just sent the requirement e-mails to everyone who lodged during June 2014 as there seem to be so many and then all of us applicants can start working on everything and lodge/be granted once everything is in place - just my wish, sigh.... (but an excellent idea nonetheless, lol). Enjoy Bali, what a great way to ease yourself into the next stage. When you leave the waiting room, please leave the door a tiny bit open.... Thanks! :wink: Thanks Amanda, it might look perfect now, but the stress worrying about dates last week and this was not great. Mind you I updated my new employers this morning, and they said, oh needn't have worried, we would have waited! Alls well that ends well, we hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest geordie joe Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Hi I'm interested like Alan, how did you manage to get furniture shipped before you have your 143 visa. What shipping company did you use? We used Pickfords who also said we couldn't ship without a visa so it went into storage. However a number of people didn't seem to think it was an issue so I contacted Pickfords and asked for it to be shipped, again they advised against it and stated if the visa wasn't in place we would have to pay import tax. Given I was paying storage and also need to renew shipping insurance as it was running out I decided to send it. We received an email from Pickfords Australia 10 days ago to say it had arrived in Freemantle and I needed to pay the $350 inspection fee and give an address for delivery. At no point were we asked for a visa number and we took delivery today. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyG Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 To add to the debate, when came over on an e600 we used Bishops Move and furniture was sent with no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Thanks Julie, yes getting everything lined up was probably the best advice we gained from others in the forum. One day fretting, next day it all falls into place. Bali booked for Monday to Friday next week! Then reality kicks in, it's back to work for me :-) Hi Alan Can you tell me the amount of the 2nd Vac please. I have lost track of the final payments and ours should be the same as yours. I think it is somewhere around 42,000 per person. Thanks. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Hi AlanCan you tell me the amount of the 2nd Vac please. I have lost track of the final payments and ours should be the same as yours. I think it is somewhere around 42,000 per person. Thanks. Julie $87200 for myself and Karen. Quickest payment request we have ever sent, no waiting for the red letter with this one! Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 $87200 for myself and Karen. Quickest payment request we have ever sent, no waiting for the red letter with this one! Ha ha Not forgetting the $10 charge for the bank cheque!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear2015 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Just wondering what's going on with the Immi updates. They cannot process applications received "upto and INCLUDING 1st June 2014" since 1st June was a Sunday. Hope they meant 2nd June!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Spare chair in the waiting room folks, we are gone!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadge Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Spare chair in the waiting room folks, we are gone!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]33886[/ATTACH] SO pleased for you. Room for a little one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Spare chair in the waiting room folks, we are gone!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]33886[/ATTACH] Woohoo. Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) Spare chair in the waiting room folks, we are gone!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]33886[/ATTACH] Brilliant news. We arrived in Perth on 600s pending the 143s last Wednesday. All the best Steve Edited July 23, 2016 by Steve2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 safe trip to you both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Tibenham Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Spare chair in the waiting room folks, we are gone!! [ATTACH=CONFIG]33886[/ATTACH] Congratulations :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Before we slip away, can anyone who has had the 143 granted tell us, do you get something tangible placed in your passport to show to employers that we actually do have full working rights please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/check-your-visa-and-work-entitlements Hi Alan. See the visa grant notice in due course, and the VEVO facility. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/check-your-visa-and-work-entitlements Hi Alan. See the visa grant notice in due course, and the VEVO facility. Best regards. This is why I'm delighted to recommend you and Go Matilda @Alan Collett, superb service :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Before we slip away, can anyone who has had the 143 granted tell us, do you get something tangible placed in your passport to show to employers that we actually do have full working rights please? Congratulations Alan, so glad you got there before the job offer started to waver! In answer to your question, we got no tangible sign of our new status in our passports when we came back from New Zealand. All we got was the email telling us the visa had been granted. It doesn't really affect us yet as we are still in the UK for the mo., but I printed the visa letters out and filed them with our birth certificates ... Just made me feel happier :-). Good luck with it all, wish we were there already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanSteel Posted July 26, 2016 Share Posted July 26, 2016 We have officially left the waiting room! Vis a granted today!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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