Finally...
Jan 26th 2012, 7:50 am
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Finally...
We had a turbulent and stressful visa process.
In the process we held 3 visa's, applied for 2 others as well along the way and almost became illegal at one point.
We challenged immigration regarding RSMS requirements, sacked an incompetant agent, took English tests for more points aged 45 and 1 month just before application got looked at, applied for and got state sponsorship (off the nominated occupation lists).
Finally PR was submitted 6 hrs before the age deadline. We were approved, booked flights to the UK to return and activate only to be told numbers of visas were limited and they might run out for the year before our flights
. So another lot of 5 flights booked for the following week!
Fast forward nearly 3 years and today, Australia day 2012, we finally made it....today we became citizens! They can't send us home now!
In the process we held 3 visa's, applied for 2 others as well along the way and almost became illegal at one point.
We challenged immigration regarding RSMS requirements, sacked an incompetant agent, took English tests for more points aged 45 and 1 month just before application got looked at, applied for and got state sponsorship (off the nominated occupation lists).
Finally PR was submitted 6 hrs before the age deadline. We were approved, booked flights to the UK to return and activate only to be told numbers of visas were limited and they might run out for the year before our flights
. So another lot of 5 flights booked for the following week!Fast forward nearly 3 years and today, Australia day 2012, we finally made it....today we became citizens! They can't send us home now!
Jan 26th 2012, 9:17 am
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Re: Finally...
I have two homes, the home of my origins and my home here. Don't suppose that's ever going to change. Doesn't mean I am not really pleased to be here just that I haven't forgotten where I came from.
Also it's just a phrase without any deep and meaningful implications, probably influenced by what is oft said to immigrants about "going back home"
Also it's just a phrase without any deep and meaningful implications, probably influenced by what is oft said to immigrants about "going back home"
Jan 26th 2012, 9:21 am
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Re: Finally...
We had a turbulent and stressful visa process.
In the process we held 3 visa's, applied for 2 others as well along the way and almost became illegal at one point.
We challenged immigration regarding RSMS requirements, sacked an incompetant agent, took English tests for more points aged 45 and 1 month just before application got looked at, applied for and got state sponsorship (off the nominated occupation lists).
Finally PR was submitted 6 hrs before the age deadline. We were approved, booked flights to the UK to return and activate only to be told numbers of visas were limited and they might run out for the year before our flights. So another lot of 5 flights booked for the following week!
Fast forward nearly 3 years and today, Australia day 2012, we finally made it....today we became citizens! They can't send us home now!
In the process we held 3 visa's, applied for 2 others as well along the way and almost became illegal at one point.
We challenged immigration regarding RSMS requirements, sacked an incompetant agent, took English tests for more points aged 45 and 1 month just before application got looked at, applied for and got state sponsorship (off the nominated occupation lists).
Finally PR was submitted 6 hrs before the age deadline. We were approved, booked flights to the UK to return and activate only to be told numbers of visas were limited and they might run out for the year before our flights
. So another lot of 5 flights booked for the following week!Fast forward nearly 3 years and today, Australia day 2012, we finally made it....today we became citizens! They can't send us home now!
That is fantastic!!!
Congratulations on the Citizenship.
Jan 26th 2012, 9:22 am
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Re: Finally...
Congratulations to all of you.
Jan 26th 2012, 11:36 am
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Location: Ilukapool. WA
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Re: Finally...
We had a turbulent and stressful visa process.
In the process we held 3 visa's, applied for 2 others as well along the way and almost became illegal at one point.
We challenged immigration regarding RSMS requirements, sacked an incompetant agent, took English tests for more points aged 45 and 1 month just before application got looked at, applied for and got state sponsorship (off the nominated occupation lists).
Finally PR was submitted 6 hrs before the age deadline. We were approved, booked flights to the UK to return and activate only to be told numbers of visas were limited and they might run out for the year before our flights. So another lot of 5 flights booked for the following week!
Fast forward nearly 3 years and today, Australia day 2012, we finally made it....today we became citizens! They can't send us home now!
In the process we held 3 visa's, applied for 2 others as well along the way and almost became illegal at one point.
We challenged immigration regarding RSMS requirements, sacked an incompetant agent, took English tests for more points aged 45 and 1 month just before application got looked at, applied for and got state sponsorship (off the nominated occupation lists).
Finally PR was submitted 6 hrs before the age deadline. We were approved, booked flights to the UK to return and activate only to be told numbers of visas were limited and they might run out for the year before our flights
. So another lot of 5 flights booked for the following week!Fast forward nearly 3 years and today, Australia day 2012, we finally made it....today we became citizens! They can't send us home now!
Jan 26th 2012, 12:05 pm
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Joined: Jun 2011
Location: Currently living in Leeds, UK
Posts: 26
Re: Finally...
We had a turbulent and stressful visa process.
In the process we held 3 visa's, applied for 2 others as well along the way and almost became illegal at one point.
We challenged immigration regarding RSMS requirements, sacked an incompetant agent, took English tests for more points aged 45 and 1 month just before application got looked at, applied for and got state sponsorship (off the nominated occupation lists).
Finally PR was submitted 6 hrs before the age deadline. We were approved, booked flights to the UK to return and activate only to be told numbers of visas were limited and they might run out for the year before our flights. So another lot of 5 flights booked for the following week!
Fast forward nearly 3 years and today, Australia day 2012, we finally made it....today we became citizens! They can't send us home now!
In the process we held 3 visa's, applied for 2 others as well along the way and almost became illegal at one point.
We challenged immigration regarding RSMS requirements, sacked an incompetant agent, took English tests for more points aged 45 and 1 month just before application got looked at, applied for and got state sponsorship (off the nominated occupation lists).
Finally PR was submitted 6 hrs before the age deadline. We were approved, booked flights to the UK to return and activate only to be told numbers of visas were limited and they might run out for the year before our flights
. So another lot of 5 flights booked for the following week!Fast forward nearly 3 years and today, Australia day 2012, we finally made it....today we became citizens! They can't send us home now!
I hope I can tell a story like yours someday, well maybe not all the stressful parts at the beginning!! lolEnjoy xx
