lebourvellec Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Until 30th Sept you can get 3% off flights with Emirates through Quidco. And 1.25% cash back http://www.quidco.com/emirates/?ac Also 1% cash back with singapore airlines http://www.quidco.com/singapore-airlines/?ac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest denisenicholls Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 There is no hard or fast rule for timeline.It depends on which state you have applied your state sponsorship. Check each states websites for estimated times of processing which is ideally 8-12 weeks....regards Bob Hi Bob, I have tried the government website - how do I check estimated times of processing a 176 Visa for Victoria? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DingDangDoo Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Guys,does anyone know the current waiting time on South Australia SS. I could not see it on website, anyone here went through SA SS. Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hi Bob,I have tried the government website - how do I check estimated times of processing a 176 Visa for Victoria? There you go Denise....http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/visas-and-immigrating/faqs-about-skilled-state-sponsorship-and-visas Guys,does anyone know the current waiting time on South Australia SS.I could not see it on website, anyone here went through SA SS. Thanks guys. DingDangDoo...for South Australia follow this forum and thread...There is a tracker there ...watch that and track yourself...http://www.pomsinadelaide.com/forum/adelaide-migration-issues/25627-state-sponsorship-tracker-again-48.html#post201003 :wink: regards Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DingDangDoo Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thank you for your help :wink:big bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansukhpatel Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Bob, Were to requested to send off your passports for the Visa label? Or is it electronic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 Bob, Were to requested to send off your passports for the Visa label? Or is it electronic? Yes MSD.. My agent suggested to do that so I gave them my passport same day I got my grant...They said it will be back in 4-5 working days and it will be better if you get those pink labels fixed so that you don't have any problems with emigration check etc. :biggrin: regards Big Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansukhpatel Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Yes MSD..My agent suggested to do that so I gave them my passport same day I got my grant...They said it will be back in 4-5 working days and it will be better if you get those pink labels fixed so that you don't have any problems with emigration check etc. :biggrin: regards Big Bob Thanks...did you get any decent prices for the flights. We are looking at early next year. What are your plans for finding a job or have you already got something lined up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Thanks...did you get any decent prices for the flights. We are looking at early next year.What are your plans for finding a job or have you already got something lined up. TBH I am not worrying about the prices as I am single buddy... I have my last Microsoft Certification Exam which I have late Oct...So stuck there....No I don't have a job...but I am a bit agressive there...Planning to have some before Christmas :eek:...Lets c what happens in that department...For now I am winding up my current role and going through KT (knowledge transfer) as I have put down my paper and have to serve a month notice...Lets see what future behold...In a new country, new place, new environment...I am excited as well as a bit worried too :unsure: regards Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IZA Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi All, My Case officer is an A*****e. He first asked for the PCC and Medical and then backed out and said I have not asked for these yet. However i sent me his mail back highlighting the wordings. Do you think it will effect my case? Regards, IZA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansukhpatel Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 TBH I am not worrying about the prices as I am single buddy... I have my last Microsoft Certification Exam which I have late Oct...So stuck there....No I don't have a job...but I am a bit agressive there...Planning to have some before Christmas :eek:...Lets c what happens in that department...For now I am winding up my current role and going through KT (knowledge transfer) as I have put down my paper and have to serve a month notice...Lets see what future behold...In a new country, new place, new environment...I am excited as well as a bit worried too :unsure:regards Bob I am also worried as I have a wife and a kid. I was thinking about going there few month earlier with a hope to find a place to live and a job before inviting the family. Tough one... Hope everything goes to the plan and all the best with the move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AusPerth Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Yes MSD..My agent suggested to do that so I gave them my passport same day I got my grant...They said it will be back in 4-5 working days and it will be better if you get those pink labels fixed so that you don't have any problems with emigration check etc. :biggrin: regards Big Bob Where do we have to send the passport? To Aus consulate or VFS? Regards, -Ausperth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AusPerth Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Congratulations AusPerth :hug:...SO you were sneaking haan silent visitor...:skeptical:...:biglaugh::cute:....Have a good life in OZ...regards Big Bob Haha .. Silent follower of you guys, :wink: all of you on PIO are so good and helpful.... I had decided that I will be a part of this forum once we have the grant, so that I can also help new PIO's like you all ..... Regards, -Ausperth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsons Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Lols :laugh:...What a coincidence Sarah ..I was just going through those websites.... I am securing November 8 :wink:...Almost final....Singapore Airlines...What are ya upto...regards Bob OH is going out hopefully w/c 10th Oct so been looking at flights for him first. Want to get set up. Tried usual sites & had him call Trailfinders yesterday. Got home last night & he said that there was nothing with Trailblazers :huh: Needless to say he is going to call Trailfinders today - been a while but thought it may work out worthwhile for him to get a basic round the world ticket as he will will be coming back at Christmas to collect us!:jiggy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsons Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 TBH I am not worrying about the prices as I am single buddy... I have my last Microsoft Certification Exam which I have late Oct...So stuck there....No I don't have a job...but I am a bit agressive there...Planning to have some before Christmas :eek:...Lets c what happens in that department...For now I am winding up my current role and going through KT (knowledge transfer) as I have put down my paper and have to serve a month notice...Lets see what future behold...In a new country, new place, new environment...I am excited as well as a bit worried too :unsure:regards Bob You are brave !! Maybe if I didn't have kids I would be keen to just upsticks & see what pans out. Would be exciting :daydreaming: But reality check!!! I will have to wait til Jan 12 whislt the OH is enjoying the aussie sunshine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsons Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I am also worried as I have a wife and a kid. I was thinking about going there few month earlier with a hope to find a place to live and a job before inviting the family. Tough one... Hope everything goes to the plan and all the best with the move. I understand your dilemma. We thought about this for a long time & decided OH would go out first. The boys are 18 months & 3.5 yrs so we want to minimise the disruption to them. The negative thing is that I am left here working fulltime with the 2 boys & no family support. Not looking forward to that!!:arghh: But the benefit is that when do we go out, OH will have secured a job (hopefully) & a car & have found us somewhere to live. Fingers crossed :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsons Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Haha .. Silent follower of you guys, :wink: all of you on PIO are so good and helpful.... I had decided that I will be a part of this forum once we have the grant, so that I can also help new PIO's like you all ..... Regards, -Ausperth. We couldn't find anything to say that we had to send our passports away - do we??? And where to??? :err::confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensdad Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Where do we have to send the passport? To Aus consulate or VFS? Regards, -Ausperth. The visa verification unit at Australia house in London send the relevant passports a copy of your visa grant letter with a special delivery envelope sent mine Monday came back Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cdchaplin Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 i got a case officer today please update!! woo hoo collette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IZA Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi All, My Case officer is an A*****e. He first asked for the PCC and Medical and then backed out and said I have not asked for these yet. However i sent me his mail back highlighting the wordings. Do you think it will effect my case? Regards, IZA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Williamsons Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hi All, My Case officer is an A*****e. He first asked for the PCC and Medical and then backed out and said I have not asked for these yet. However i sent me his mail back highlighting the wordings. Do you think it will effect my case? Regards, IZA Hey Iza, Don't know if it will impact. I found our case officer really helpful - even got a best wishes from him once we got the grant. Play it canny! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rachel 80 Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Turn me ocean blue baby !!!! I got a visa!!!:yellow_guy_crazy_ty:happy_face_love_in_ thanks and regards people! BIG ol' BOB Hi bob, belated congratulations to a well deserved visa!!! Good luck with the move, all a little scary from here on in!!! Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mansukhpatel Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I understand your dilemma. We thought about this for a long time & decided OH would go out first. The boys are 18 months & 3.5 yrs so we want to minimise the disruption to them. The negative thing is that I am left here working fulltime with the 2 boys & no family support. Not looking forward to that!!:arghh: But the benefit is that when do we go out, OH will have secured a job (hopefully) & a car & have found us somewhere to live. Fingers crossed :unsure: Hi, We are fortunate that my parents are here. I also have half of my family in Perth but it was down to state which has more job opportunities. We have started spend more days looking into places to stay and work. See what happens. I hope things work out for you and the family and you join your OH quicker...All the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cdchaplin Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 can you please tell me exactly which forms i need for pcc?? I have printed off the ACRO ones for police certificate application. But do i also need form 80?? and the statuary declaration?? CO has just guided me to diac website but its not clear?? please help x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bob Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 I am also worried as I have a wife and a kid. I was thinking about going there few month earlier with a hope to find a place to live and a job before inviting the family. Tough one...Hope everything goes to the plan and all the best with the move. Planning is all you can do to your best buddy....I have a week to pack my backpacks and run to search a job there... Anyways Christmas(summer lols) is coming so why not get a job and celebrate it OZ style this time :laugh: Where do we have to send the passport? To Aus consulate or VFS?Regards, -Ausperth. We couldn't find anything to say that we had to send our passports away - do we??? And where to??? :err::confused: Go to VFS with your grant letter and passport they will guide you with the needful..Or you can call OZ consulate and check the procedure..My agent is doing it so Sorry I am not sure about the process..Maybe someone can jump-in! OH is going out hopefully w/c 10th Oct so been looking at flights for him first. Want to get set up. Tried usual sites & had him call Trailfinders yesterday. Got home last night & he said that there was nothing with Trailblazers :huh: Needless to say he is going to call Trailfinders today - been a while but thought it may work out worthwhile for him to get a basic round the world ticket as he will will be coming back at Christmas to collect us!:jiggy: All the best for that...May you all be together this summer OZ Christmas:hug: You are brave !! Maybe if I didn't have kids I would be keen to just upsticks & see what pans out. Would be exciting :daydreaming: But reality check!!! I will have to wait til Jan 12 whislt the OH is enjoying the aussie sunshine!!Hmmm have to be sometime hun...Better late than never...:wink:Hi bob, belated congratulations to a well deserved visa!!! Good luck with the move, all a little scary from here on in!!! Rachel Hie Rachel, Thankyou so much..:hug:.You don't have to wish me belated ...I am still celebrating..:biglaugh: regards Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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