Suzyq Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Fisher1 said: We chose PSS because they did a home visit and were substantially cheaper than our other quote. Didn't have time to do three as we are leaving on August 18th. We had to hang on and hang on for exchange of contracts on the house and then suddenly it's all rush rush ... But like waiting for the visa really ... I agree with you AMP it's like our special club in this thread Travel tip coming up for anyone who, like us, has decided that they deserve a bit of luxury on the journey out - after all the rushing round. We decided that for once in our lives we'd do business class, and hang the money that should be going to our new life, house, expenses etcetera. Now I once read that it was cheaper to fly long haul from an airport outside the UK so I had a look on sky scanner, using Singapore air from LHR and from Helsinki (don't ask). £5600 for two from LHR and no appreciable difference from Finland. Then I tried again with Amsterdam, and again no appreciable difference. I had one last try with Paris. ..... LHR - SYDNEY =£5600 Paris CdG - SYDNEY = £4002 I couldn't quite believe it, but we've booked, are going over the day before and are having an evening in Paris before we fly. Just in case anyone else is bonkers enough to travel to Paris with two great big suitcases ... Wow!!! I'd have loved to have done that but I'm going on my own and hubby coming later!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieRoo Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 23 minutes ago, gafuk said: 18 hours ago, MICHELLENGUYEN said: Our lodgement is 27 Nov 2014, Acknowledged 18 Mar 2015 Should I call any number or email Immigration ? 23 minutes ago, gafuk said: Haven't got any advice I'm afraid. If it goes on the movement date it's November ! I think you will get "the" email any day. There is a gentleman called Alan Corlett ( i hope) who lost all the time. He is an agent and will know. I would Scan back a couple of pages to track him down and PM Him . It maybe he's on holiday or I think he might have responded to your post. Latest from immi says, "We are currently assessing applications lodged up to and including 25 November 2014" So not long to wait for MICHELLENGUYEN. Talking of gentlemen who are lost all the time, I wonder where husband is tonight? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMP Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 1 hour ago, Kathss56 said: I've just been photographing them with iPad/iPhone 1 hour ago, Kathss56 said: I've just been photographing them with iPad/iPhone Me too - all in my "Oz move" folder for future reference. Honestly, the tips we pick up on this blog are fabulous - and all backed by amazing group support as well. It is so fabulous to know I am not alone coping with all the issues involved. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosiejaq Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 2 hours ago, Kathss56 said: I've just been photographing them with iPad/iPhone I have made a new mail box called Australia and just put all emails in there - you can also tag them..sometimes with different colours! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted August 4, 2017 Share Posted August 4, 2017 3 hours ago, SusieRoo said: Wow! - August the 18th that's 14 days! - Well done Fisher1! I hope you don't mind me sharing your excitement but it made it all seem very real when I read that. Great tip about GDG and if I can add my tuppence worth, Edinburgh is also fantastic for cheap longhaul flights. (Lookout for 'Promo' offers to Australia with Qatar) I also agree about the 'Parents Club' and I need to bookmark some of these removals posts for future reference. Anyone know if you can save bookmarks within this forum? You are welcome to share my excitement which is currently on the back burner as we do the rounds of farewells ... But there's a grandchild due on Sep 1st (our second)!which makes up for the sadness of leaving friends, some going all the way back to primary school ... I can't believe I'm still messing with paperwork ... I've just completed my "declaration of cleanliness" for the removals. I kid you not! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Can I ask those of you on a 600 visa what insurance you have please ? Someone mentioned ANZ but it says you have to be an Australian resident for theirs So far most I have looked at only cover up to 90 days per trip obviously I need about an10-11mth policy presume you have to have this in place before your 600 visa application? Thanks in advance everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffandgill Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 9 minutes ago, Kathss56 said: Can I ask those of you on a 600 visa what insurance you have please ? Someone mentioned ANZ but it says you have to be an Australian resident for theirs So far most I have looked at only cover up to 90 days per trip obviously I need about an10-11mth policy presume you have to have this in place before your 600 visa application? Thanks in advance everyone! We insured with ANZ Plus.com. We've used them the last two/three years! Geoff and Gill 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 5 minutes ago, Geoffandgill said: We insured with ANZ Plus.com. We've used them the last two/three years! Geoff and Gill Thanks I was on the wrong ANZ site before just looked now- quoted £247 for 365 days seems about right me thinks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moliere19 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 We use a company called 'Go Walkabout Travel Insurance' as they can provide cover for the exact number of days you will be absent from the UK. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, moliere19 said: We use a company called 'Go Walkabout Travel Insurance' as they can provide cover for the exact number of days you will be absent from the UK. Thanks will obtain a quote from them also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 12 minutes ago, moliere19 said: We use a company called 'Go Walkabout Travel Insurance' as they can provide cover for the exact number of days you will be absent from the UK. £217 ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpnuts Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Be careful folks. If you are intending to travel to AU on a 600 visa to await the grant of a Parent Visa make sure you look at the small print of your insurance. Many policies only provide cover if you start AND end your journey in the UK. I you are on a one way ticket then search for an emigration insurance policy such as True Traveller. It covers you until your PR is granted. These policies aren't cheap but do give you some security. I did have to make a claim a few weeks ago and they paid up without any question. I can give more info if requested. Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted August 5, 2017 Share Posted August 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Kpnuts said: Be careful folks. If you are intending to travel to AU on a 600 visa to await the grant of a Parent Visa make sure you look at the small print of your insurance. Many policies only provide cover if you start AND end your journey in the UK. I you are on a one way ticket then search for an emigration insurance policy such as True Traveller. It covers you until your PR is granted. These policies aren't cheap but do give you some security. I did have to make a claim a few weeks ago and they paid up without any question. I can give more info if requested. Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Thanks I will be buying a return flight ticket back to UK so should be ok have looked at the company you mentioned also, will way it all up at the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyorksgrannie Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Can anyone remind me (and new members) what the points/discount card is for shopping in Oz, I can't remember how far back it was mentioned, is it the one attached to Coles or Woolworth or different? Also any news Catlady? I am hoping I have missed a posting and you now have your visa? Sue 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffandgill Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffandgill Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Dada!Sent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffandgill Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Flybuys is a for Coles, Target, KmartSent from my iPhone using PomsinOz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyorksgrannie Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Many thanks Geoff & Gill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICHELLENGUYEN Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Timeline: My friend lodged 8 Dec 2014, just got invitation today ! I still did not get any from solicitor. My lodgement date: 27 Nov 2014, Acknowledged 25 Mar 2015 ( does it caused problem, when my acknowledgment email came 3 months after lodgement ????) It's not exciting to wait when all other people behind me is getting invited ! Should I burn my solicitor's office down...i'm in vain !... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amytran1 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 21 minutes ago, MICHELLENGUYEN said: Timeline: My friend lodged 8 Dec 2014, just got invitation today ! I still did not get any from solicitor. My lodgement date: 27 Nov 2014, Acknowledged 25 Mar 2015 ( does it caused problem, when my acknowledgment email came 3 months after lodgement ????) It's not exciting to wait when all other people behind me is getting invited ! Should I burn my solicitor's office down...i'm in vain !... Hi can i ask when is ur friend hear from them ? Im on the the 8 th as well but havent hear any from them yet.thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 26 minutes ago, MICHELLENGUYEN said: Timeline: My friend lodged 8 Dec 2014, just got invitation today ! I still did not get any from solicitor. My lodgement date: 27 Nov 2014, Acknowledged 25 Mar 2015 ( does it caused problem, when my acknowledgment email came 3 months after lodgement ????) It's not exciting to wait when all other people behind me is getting invited ! Should I burn my solicitor's office down...i'm in vain !... Have you seen a letter from the Parents Visa Centre confirming the date your lodged your visa application? Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MICHELLENGUYEN Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 2 minutes ago, Alan Collett said: Have you seen a letter from the Parents Visa Centre confirming the date your lodged your visa application? Best regards. This is from the letter, but they acknowledgement email on 25 Mar 2015 ( while others here getting it after 1 month) Please help ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzyq Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Can I ask what the cards give you please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 8 hours ago, nyorksgrannie said: Can anyone remind me (and new members) what the points/discount card is for shopping in Oz, I can't remember how far back it was mentioned, is it the one attached to Coles or Woolworth or different? Also any news Catlady? I am hoping I have missed a posting and you now have your visa? Sue Still no news. I spoke to my migration agent last week, who had visas granted for September people, so we're expecting mine soon. I googled "my" local shopping centre in Aus and found that I can get a senior discount card that covers most of the shops in there, as well as some nationally. It generally gives about 10% off. It would be worth googling "your" local shopping centre to see what they offer. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 45 minutes ago, Suzyq said: Can I ask what the cards give you please? The sites list all the details. https://www.woolworthsrewards.com.au/ https://www.flybuys.com.au/#/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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