mattster155 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 We have a grant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It came through on 31st May (much quicker than we had been expecting) and we have to validate by May 9th. We will be leaving home in February via Thailand for a family holiday and wedding. There is so much to do and I have no idea where to start. EKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK WE HAVE A VISA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Many congratulations perfectmax!!! Best wishes for your new life down under!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattster155 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Hey guys, I think somebody has already asked for this before but I don't think it was ever answered, but does anybody have a useful checklist of what needs to be done to get yourself to Oz, with timelines, once you have been granted your visa? I know I have tons of stuff to do but I could do with a checklist to make sure I don't miss anything...... Thanks in advance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Hello,I've applied for 175, paper based on 19th April. Do they load status details regarding paper based applications to a website? If yes, can someone please give me the website address? Just curious to know what's happening to my application.... no... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
australia94 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Congrats to all those who have been granted their visa's recently. After having a case officer assigned last week spent last week rushing around trying to arrange everything before the bank holiday weekend. Well medicals have been done today, police checks sent away (Just waiting for them to be returned). Now just got to keep fingers crossed and wait and see. Hopefully get a lovely email sometime in the near future . Can anyone advise me. In the email I received my case officer only asked for meds and pcc. I am wondering if they will they ask for anything else such as Form 80 or any other form of evidence or is this likely to be it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lebourvellec Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Congrats to all those who have been granted their visa's recently. After having a case officer assigned last week spent last week rushing around trying to arrange everything before the bank holiday weekend. Well medicals have been done today, police checks sent away (Just waiting for them to be returned). Now just got to keep fingers crossed and wait and see. Hopefully get a lovely email sometime in the near future . Can anyone advise me. In the email I received my case officer only asked for meds and pcc. I am wondering if they will they ask for anything else such as Form 80 or any other form of evidence or is this likely to be it? They would have asked for Form 80 before or at same time as medicals and police checks. Usually all your paper work will be fine as meds and PCC are the last things to be requested. We also only got asked for meds and pcc, we got grant day after last PCC was uploaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
australia94 Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Fingers crossed then that the Police check comes through quickly. May have to buy a bottle of champagne and keep it on ice for the next couple of weeks just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickW Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 Hi all Who is supposed to be updating the spreadsheet? I've not seen any changes being made. Has Flo moved on to other things? PatrickW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StaceyLacey Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 All very quiet here today.... wonder if it's because the thread name has been changed?? Thought there might have been some good news today before the bank holiday weekend!! Roll on Tuesday, let's hope it's an eventful week! :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melly Hutchibon Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 08/06/12 Application being processed further...........is it time to start getting excited? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest doniedsilva Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 no... Thanks lebourvellec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj&db Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) Just got the email assigning us with a Case Officer! Wahoo! I was not expecting it to move this fast! Forgot to add a few qualification certs (whoops!) but they are also asking for evidence of employment. Do you think the comment below implies that they will not class him as a Carpenter until he completed his apprenticeship? He has been doing chippy work since for 9 years but just didn't get the qualification straight away...... "Detailed work references showing the date that you were employed as a Carpenter and had completed your apprenticeship." I attached work references from his current Australian employer (where he has been employed for 1 year) and his previous UK employer (where he was employed for 8 years). Both of these references show dates, job title and duties; they are on headed paper and signed by the Owners of both companies. I also attached copies payslips and tax forms. If they want more what additional evidence could I give? I don't think we have anything else?! Also if I scan original copies in colour do they still need to be certified?? DBB Edited June 9, 2012 by mj&db Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jit7 Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Sorry cant help with your questions mj&db but congrats on getting a case officer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest irisheyesaresmiling Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) Just got the email assigning us with a Case Officer! Wahoo! I was not expecting it to move this fast! Forgot to add a few qualification certs (whoops!) but they are also asking for evidence of employment. Do you think the comment below implies that they will not class him as a Carpenter until he completed his apprenticeship? He has been doing chippy work since for 9 years but just didn't get the qualification straight away...... "Detailed work references showing the date that you were employed as a Carpenter and had completed your apprenticeship." I attached work references from his current Australian employer (where he has been employed for 1 year) and his previous UK employer (where he was employed for 8 years). Both of these references show dates, job title and duties; they are on headed paper and signed by the Owners of both companies. I also attached copies payslips and tax forms. If they want more what additional evidence could I give? I don't think we have anything else?! Also if I scan original copies in colour do they still need to be certified?? DBB MJ&DB just on the scanned copies follow this link http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...nformation.htm. scanned uncertified copies in colour are fine. Not sure on when your OH experience will kick in. From my point of view i dont think any of my undergrad experience i would have would qualify me. But it could be different for trades. Congrats on geting CO tho! Edited June 9, 2012 by irisheyesaresmiling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest irisheyesaresmiling Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 Ninetynine/SMShoiab/DayNnite/RNH- Just wondering have any of you had any update on a CO . I find myself rooting for the guys above me on the list so it will soon be my turn!!. Just thought you might not have updated your status's recently. If so please do let eveyone further own the list sleep a little better. The speed of CO apointment these days seem lightning fast. How are you guys holding up??:wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj&db Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 MJ&DB just on the scanned copies follow this link http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...nformation.htm. scanned uncertified copies in colour are fine. Not sure on when your OH experience will kick in. From my point of view i dont think any of my undergrad experience i would have would qualify me. But it could be different for trades. Congrats on geting CO tho! Oh yeah I totally agree that for tradies it is different.....so many don't have any recognised qualifications...just experience. He just decided after a 6-yrs that it would be good to get it recognised! Hopefully I am just reading in to it because if this is the case he will only be seen as having 3-yrs experience as a "qualified" carpenter!?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day N Nite Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Ninetynine/SMShoiab/DayNnite/RNH- Just wondering have any of you had any update on a CO . I find myself rooting for the guys above me on the list so it will soon be my turn!!. Just thought you might not have updated your status's recently. If so please do let eveyone further own the list sleep a little better. The speed of CO apointment these days seem lightning fast. How are you guys holding up??:wacko: I was assigned a case officer since around May 28th. No update from her, as i am still uploading all of the required documents. So far have submitted all of the required documents except police clearance for USA, which i just requested friday 8th of June. Since the FBI takes up to 8wks to get back to people on that, my guess is i have at least another 2mths wait before i get the visa. Was it not for this wait, i would probably get it next week. Ahh well..... that's life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMShoaib Posted June 10, 2012 Share Posted June 10, 2012 Ninetynine/SMShoiab/DayNnite/RNH- Just wondering have any of you had any update on a CO . I find myself rooting for the guys above me on the list so it will soon be my turn!!. Just thought you might not have updated your status's recently. If so please do let eveyone further own the list sleep a little better. The speed of CO apointment these days seem lightning fast. How are you guys holding up??:wacko: yes, there is an update... NO CO assigned yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloomberg Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 We had a few celebratory drinks over the bank holiday :goofy: :wink: Just waiting for it all to sink in. Hubby is very determined to get everything sorted now. I'm keeping a bottle of champagne ready for when we can finally say "we're off" wish we could do the same :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloomberg Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 congrats to all those who got their visa grants this week... technically, that includes me as well now keeping fingers crossed for bloomberg.... i just might pay DIAC a personal visit on your behalf Bloom... this is getting ridiculous!!! oh please do visit them.. I'm starting to think they completely forgot about us.. :mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunswick Boy Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 It's been a while... hope everyone is getting on well. A wee update from me - in the last day or two, I've submitted form 80, police check and I'm just back from the medical, which seemed to go well (I'm diabetic so expecting it to be referred anyway). Onto the waiting room now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poeribbo Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 wish we could do the same :cry: Hope you hear something soon Bloomberg. Your patience is admirable. :wubclub: . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oppyddrum Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Thanks Oppy! Hope you managed to get through at the counter with no trouble. Our CO told me the same today, no need to get evidence stamp unless you need this for travelling to certain countries. 457 cancelled already as PR has been activated. Will feel great to go through kingsford Ok, update... Went to the DIAC office in Parramatta on friday to get the visa evidenced... from the time when i parked my car outside to the time i got back to my car... 15mins!!!!!!! too easy. its all done now... next step, citizenship... that should be a fun ride as well. lol Have a safe trip back @ Rachter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oppyddrum Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 oh please do visit them.. I'm starting to think they completely forgot about us.. :mad: @Bloomberg: have you emailed or called DIAC to ask them "What the hell are you guys doing with my application?" that might trigger things. it could be a complete oversight. i think you have done enough waiting in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sujit Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 08/06/12 Application being processed further...........is it time to start getting excited? What does this mean ? I am curious now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aituhin Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 [TABLE=class: cms_table_tablecolour, width: 100%, align: center] [TR] [TD=width: 15%]12/06/2012[/TD] [TD=width: 60%]Application being processed further[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Though not in your group but following up you all from 2009. Seems CO and happy to share with you all :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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