SHandGH Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Congratulations :jiggy::jiggy::jiggy: You are now Pink. Good Luck! Name: thegibbos Destination: Melbourne Date of Visa application: 06/12/2011 Nationality: British High / Low Risk: LR Trade / Profession: Systems Analyst Visa Type: 175 Onshore / Offshore: Offshore Processing Priority Group (Category): 4 Date Medicals submitted: Date Police check submitted: Date CO assigned: 04/05/2012 Date of employment verification (If applicable): Date visa granted: Morning guys! ABPF for us today....... Eeeeeeek! Thought I'd check quick before work and I nearly missed it as I was reading the top line which still says commenced. Then I saw today's date and ABPF! Wow, I thought I'd be really nervous when we got it but I'm so so excited!! Must be all this rain...... We've got half term off beg of June so am going to book meds for then. I'll let you know when we get an email re CO. Happy Friday, and May the 4th be with you!! Ha ha Liz :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHandGH Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Morning guys! ABPF for us today....... Eeeeeeek! Thought I'd check quick before work and I nearly missed it as I was reading the top line which still says commenced. Then I saw today's date and ABPF! Wow, I thought I'd be really nervous when we got it but I'm so so excited!! Must be all this rain...... We've got half term off beg of June so am going to book meds for then. I'll let you know when we get an email re CO. Happy Friday, and May the 4th be with you!! Ha ha Liz :wink: The 4th is strong with this one.:tongue: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angela Stevens Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Was a very long night!!! Email from case officer requesting PCC which I returned by stating already completed. Email then requesting document checklist which was returned as correct. Email then requesting PCC for when I lived in Ireland. Email back to state that did not live in Dublin for total of 12 months within 10 year period prior to application. No response as yet and guess what...time now 5.30pm on Friday afternoon Adelaide!!! Will be a very long weekend!!! Case officer did state that all other documents appear as met but still not showing on system. Did she not check dates on my application in relation to time scales living in Ireland...anyone else been requested PCC for country they did not live in for 12 months or more in 10 years previous to application? Now have to manage 9 hours in work in very little sleep and upset without clarification from CO. Anyway got my CV to sort out tonight and final documents for registration....can't wait!!!! We must all be totally mad putting ourselves through this torture????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwife2005 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 The 4th is strong with this one.:tongue: That made me laugh so much:biglaugh: Love reading this thread when I get up in the morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Was a very long night!!! Email from case officer requesting PCC which I returned by stating already completed. Email then requesting document checklist which was returned as correct. Email then requesting PCC for when I lived in Ireland. Email back to state that did not live in Dublin for total of 12 months within 10 year period prior to application. No response as yet and guess what...time now 5.30pm on Friday afternoon Adelaide!!! Will be a very long weekend!!! Case officer did state that all other documents appear as met but still not showing on system. Did she not check dates on my application in relation to time scales living in Ireland...anyone else been requested PCC for country they did not live in for 12 months or more in 10 years previous to application? Now have to manage 9 hours in work in very little sleep and upset without clarification from CO. Anyway got my CV to sort out tonight and final documents for registration....can't wait!!!! We must all be totally mad putting ourselves through this torture????? Hi Angela what a night!! I can reassure you regarding documents not showing as met becuase none of ours ever were. As for the torture I am with you on that it was unbearable at the end but it makes it so much better when it happens. I bet Monday will be your day:biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol2Oz Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 ... and still no news for me... :em4600: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jivesha Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 ... and still no news for me... :em4600: I was just about to ask you. Hang on there. By the way, a Nov 22nd applicant received a direct grant. Source: BEupdate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jit7 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 ... and still no news for me... :em4600: Noooooooooo I really thought today would be your day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloomberg Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 ... and still no news for me... :em4600: Hey mate, I know that next week will be our week! So chin up and try to enjoy the weekend! :wubclub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jivesha Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Noooooooooo I really thought today would be your day You might delight us with good news one of these days, Jit7. You too are one of the prospective applicants next in queue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jit7 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 You might delight us with good news one of these days, Jit7. You too are one of the prospective applicants next in queue. I hope so - staying optimistic I keep looking at the list on the google doc and it's getting closer and closer to me. But don't want to get my hopes up too high in case I am waiting like Sol2Oz. I'm on holiday until Wednesday so not sure if I can check my emails until I return. I hope that when I'm back, there will be lots of good news posts to read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midwife2005 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 ... and still no news for me... :em4600: Hi Sol2Oz it just doesnt make sense. I'd really love to know how they work their way through things. The logical and fair way would be to do it in date order, but obviously that doesn't seem to be the case. I have case officer guilt every time I see your posts:embarrassed: Really hope its your turn next week, keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for you. Take Care Jen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest67442 Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 (edited) I hope so - staying optimistic I keep looking at the list on the google doc and it's getting closer and closer to me. But don't want to get my hopes up too high in case I am waiting like Sol2Oz. Me too! Apart from poor Sol2Oz (god knows what's going on there), we're next on the list hopefully :-)Oh, and I realised that I've put slightly the wrong application date down. It was actually the 8th Dec we applied, not the 11th.SHandGH, if it's not too much trouble could you update our record please? Not that it makes too much difference :-) Edited May 4, 2012 by cabbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol2Oz Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 sigh... feeling much better now, thanks to all. I realise at the moment it sucks to be me, but that's okay, I'll be patient and wait. Anyway, I found this on abc.au - I thought this link may be of interest because it shows DIAC processing applications from HR countries and complaining about some of their frustrations.... well how about the frustration that some of us LR applicants have to go through?:biglaugh:: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-05-02/immigration-workers-reveal-widespread-visa-fraud/3985834 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpzante Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 sol2oz, did you try to email them using the "contact the department" link when you lookup the status of your application? They respond within 24 hours, they can tell you if your case have been assigned to a case officer. Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thehoe5 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Sorry to jump on but how do would I know which category I'm in?? :confused: x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloomberg Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 (edited) Sorry to jump on but how do would I know which category I'm in?? :confused: x hi there! you can find priority groups/categories here: http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/estimated-allocation-times.htm Edited May 5, 2012 by bloomberg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 C'mon Bloomberg & Sol2oz....I do not think DIAC have a bank holiday this Monday. Everthing crossed for Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloomberg Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 C'mon Bloomberg & Sol2oz....I do not think DIAC have a bank holiday this Monday. Everthing crossed for Monday! If not Monday, definitely this week! But like you said, it's got to be monday, I believe in your mindreading, futureseeing super powers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol2Oz Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 sol2oz, did you try to email them using the "contact the department" link when you lookup the status of your application? They respond within 24 hours, they can tell you if your case have been assigned to a case officer. Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk 2 I would love to do that, but won't because their official date is 3 October. lol, they may come back and say, "Please refer to our allocation table. As you can clearly see, we have a month of applicants before yours is taken care of, please be patient" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol2Oz Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 C'mon Bloomberg & Sol2oz....I do not think DIAC have a bank holiday this Monday. Everthing crossed for Monday! Thanks, Jambos - your own patience was an inspiration for all of us here! :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegibbos Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hi Guys.... Just wanted to add a glimmer of hope to all waiting this bank holiday weekend. As you know we have ABPF yesterday and apart from the obvious excitement yesterday, thought nothing of it when I got up with my children at 6.30am this morning! However... when my OH surfaced at 9am and checked his emails - we had an email from our CO which was sent at 3.13am today - Team 2. They have requested Meds and PCC and have requested we respond within 28 days. I have a question.... we are having the week off at the beg of June for half term and this is outside of 28 days. Does this mean we will have to bring our meds forward and does anyone know if they are open weekends? Thanks all and have a great bank holiday weekend. Liz :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambos Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hi Guys.... Just wanted to add a glimmer of hope to all waiting this bank holiday weekend. As you know we have ABPF yesterday and apart from the obvious excitement yesterday, thought nothing of it when I got up with my children at 6.30am this morning! However... when my OH surfaced at 9am and checked his emails - we had an email from our CO which was sent at 3.13am today - Team 2. They have requested Meds and PCC and have requested we respond within 28 days. I have a question.... we are having the week off at the beg of June for half term and this is outside of 28 days. Does this mean we will have to bring our meds forward and does anyone know if they are open weekends? Thanks all and have a great bank holiday weekend. Liz :biggrin: As far as I am aware you just have to arrange medicals. This is what our agent told us but may be worth just confirming with your CO. Good luck and congratulations!!:wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHandGH Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hi Guys.... Just wanted to add a glimmer of hope to all waiting this bank holiday weekend. As you know we have ABPF yesterday and apart from the obvious excitement yesterday, thought nothing of it when I got up with my children at 6.30am this morning! However... when my OH surfaced at 9am and checked his emails - we had an email from our CO which was sent at 3.13am today - Team 2. They have requested Meds and PCC and have requested we respond within 28 days. I have a question.... we are having the week off at the beg of June for half term and this is outside of 28 days. Does this mean we will have to bring our meds forward and does anyone know if they are open weekends? Thanks all and have a great bank holiday weekend. Liz :biggrin: As far as I am aware you just have to arrange medicals. This is what our agent told us but may be worth just confirming with your CO. Good luck and congratulations!!:wink: Great that the DIAC are operating on a Saturday even though it might be an automated e-mail. Who cares movement is movement. Nice one. Yep Jambos is right, just book the meds next week for a time that suits you in the near future and then e-mail your CO with the booking date to keep them informed; that will be fine I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol2Oz Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 What is a "bank holiday" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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