Finally Got It !!!!!!!!
Jun 30th 2003, 9:10 pm
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Finally Got It !!!!!!!!
Well I am pleased to say that this morning received letter from our agent (George Lombard) confirming that our PR (class 136-painter and decorator) visa's have been granted - we cannot believe it has come at last !!! Over 2 years of waiting.
We applied in May 2001 to London and it took them 17 months (yes the good ole days of london processing !!!) to look at the application for us only to be told that we did not qualify.
We then employed George and submitted another application which was acknowledged on 24th Dec 2002 - we weren't expecting to hear anything for a year or so but got called for our medicals 3 weeks ago. Done and submitted straight away. Now just heard we'd got 'em - yipeeeeeeeeeeee - :-)_
So just a wait of 6 months this time, Adelaide certainly seems to have got their act together.
So to anyone who's had knock backs along the way, don't give up hope and keep going - we did and have finally made it.
We are off to Perth mid January 2004 - cannot wait but loads to do before then.
Fingers crossed to everyone who's still waiting - hang on in there
Mandy & Terry
We applied in May 2001 to London and it took them 17 months (yes the good ole days of london processing !!!) to look at the application for us only to be told that we did not qualify.
We then employed George and submitted another application which was acknowledged on 24th Dec 2002 - we weren't expecting to hear anything for a year or so but got called for our medicals 3 weeks ago. Done and submitted straight away. Now just heard we'd got 'em - yipeeeeeeeeeeee - :-)_
So just a wait of 6 months this time, Adelaide certainly seems to have got their act together.
So to anyone who's had knock backs along the way, don't give up hope and keep going - we did and have finally made it.
We are off to Perth mid January 2004 - cannot wait but loads to do before then.
Fingers crossed to everyone who's still waiting - hang on in there
Mandy & Terry
Jun 30th 2003, 9:12 pm
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Congrats to you both. what a long wait you had!
Best wishes
BooBoo
Best wishes
BooBoo
Jun 30th 2003, 9:17 pm
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it is amazing that you can be told that you do not qualify and then say you do........the joys of agents !!!!! (or bloody red tape)
Jun 30th 2003, 9:29 pm
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Well done!The wait was worth it in the end.
Bet you're celebrating tonight!
Bet you're celebrating tonight!
Jun 30th 2003, 9:36 pm
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Re: Finally Got It !!!!!!!!
Originally posted by terryt
Well I am pleased to say that this morning received letter from our agent (George Lombard) confirming that our PR (class 136-painter and decorator) visa's have been granted - we cannot believe it has come at last !!! Over 2 years of waiting.
We applied in May 2001 to London and it took them 17 months (yes the good ole days of london processing !!!) to look at the application for us only to be told that we did not qualify.
We then employed George and submitted another application which was acknowledged on 24th Dec 2002 - we weren't expecting to hear anything for a year or so but got called for our medicals 3 weeks ago. Done and submitted straight away. Now just heard we'd got 'em - yipeeeeeeeeeeee - :-)_
So just a wait of 6 months this time, Adelaide certainly seems to have got their act together.
So to anyone who's had knock backs along the way, don't give up hope and keep going - we did and have finally made it.
We are off to Perth mid January 2004 - cannot wait but loads to do before then.
Fingers crossed to everyone who's still waiting - hang on in there
Mandy & Terry
Well I am pleased to say that this morning received letter from our agent (George Lombard) confirming that our PR (class 136-painter and decorator) visa's have been granted - we cannot believe it has come at last !!! Over 2 years of waiting.
We applied in May 2001 to London and it took them 17 months (yes the good ole days of london processing !!!) to look at the application for us only to be told that we did not qualify.
We then employed George and submitted another application which was acknowledged on 24th Dec 2002 - we weren't expecting to hear anything for a year or so but got called for our medicals 3 weeks ago. Done and submitted straight away. Now just heard we'd got 'em - yipeeeeeeeeeeee - :-)_
So just a wait of 6 months this time, Adelaide certainly seems to have got their act together.
So to anyone who's had knock backs along the way, don't give up hope and keep going - we did and have finally made it.
We are off to Perth mid January 2004 - cannot wait but loads to do before then.
Fingers crossed to everyone who's still waiting - hang on in there
Mandy & Terry
Congratulations Mandy and terry.
All the best with your future life.
Tarar a bit
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Jul 1st 2003, 6:36 am
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Well done for hanging in there.
Congratulations.
Cheers
Karen and Andy
Congratulations.
Cheers
Karen and Andy
Jul 1st 2003, 7:03 am
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Re: Finally Got It !!!!!!!!
Well done. Now the fun beigns all over again!!
Don't forget to bring yer woollies!!!
Diane
Don't forget to bring yer woollies!!!
Diane
Jul 1st 2003, 7:12 am
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Re: Finally Got It !!!!!!!!
Originally posted by terryt
Well I am pleased to say that this morning received letter from our agent (George Lombard) confirming that our PR (class 136-painter and decorator) visa's have been granted - we cannot believe it has come at last !!! Over 2 years of waiting.
We applied in May 2001 to London and it took them 17 months (yes the good ole days of london processing !!!) to look at the application for us only to be told that we did not qualify.
We then employed George and submitted another application which was acknowledged on 24th Dec 2002 - we weren't expecting to hear anything for a year or so but got called for our medicals 3 weeks ago. Done and submitted straight away. Now just heard we'd got 'em - yipeeeeeeeeeeee - :-)_
So just a wait of 6 months this time, Adelaide certainly seems to have got their act together.
So to anyone who's had knock backs along the way, don't give up hope and keep going - we did and have finally made it.
We are off to Perth mid January 2004 - cannot wait but loads to do before then.
Fingers crossed to everyone who's still waiting - hang on in there
Mandy & Terry
Well I am pleased to say that this morning received letter from our agent (George Lombard) confirming that our PR (class 136-painter and decorator) visa's have been granted - we cannot believe it has come at last !!! Over 2 years of waiting.
We applied in May 2001 to London and it took them 17 months (yes the good ole days of london processing !!!) to look at the application for us only to be told that we did not qualify.
We then employed George and submitted another application which was acknowledged on 24th Dec 2002 - we weren't expecting to hear anything for a year or so but got called for our medicals 3 weeks ago. Done and submitted straight away. Now just heard we'd got 'em - yipeeeeeeeeeeee - :-)_
So just a wait of 6 months this time, Adelaide certainly seems to have got their act together.
So to anyone who's had knock backs along the way, don't give up hope and keep going - we did and have finally made it.
We are off to Perth mid January 2004 - cannot wait but loads to do before then.
Fingers crossed to everyone who's still waiting - hang on in there
Mandy & Terry
Congratulations!!!
You finally made it. But whats with the second submitted application? Was the first application not right or not properly made? Or you finally get the right person to do the job?
Jul 1st 2003, 7:13 am
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Congrats at least the waiting is over!!
footie chick
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Jul 1st 2003, 11:51 am
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CONGRATULATIONS
Jul 1st 2003, 1:18 pm
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Congratulations - great news!!
Bidd
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Jul 1st 2003, 1:41 pm
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Mandy & Terry
You had a long wait, but finally it has arrived
Congratulations
All the best
Sindy
You had a long wait, but finally it has arrived
Congratulations
All the best
Sindy
Jul 1st 2003, 3:46 pm
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Nice one! Really pleased for you after such a wait!!
Jul 1st 2003, 5:48 pm
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Re: Finally Got It !!!!!!!!
Originally posted by terryt
Well I am pleased to say that this morning received letter from our agent (George Lombard) confirming that our PR (class 136-painter and decorator) visa's have been granted - we cannot believe it has come at last !!! Over 2 years of waiting.
We applied in May 2001 to London and it took them 17 months (yes the good ole days of london processing !!!) to look at the application for us only to be told that we did not qualify.
We then employed George and submitted another application which was acknowledged on 24th Dec 2002 - we weren't expecting to hear anything for a year or so but got called for our medicals 3 weeks ago. Done and submitted straight away. Now just heard we'd got 'em - yipeeeeeeeeeeee - :-)_
So just a wait of 6 months this time, Adelaide certainly seems to have got their act together.
So to anyone who's had knock backs along the way, don't give up hope and keep going - we did and have finally made it.
We are off to Perth mid January 2004 - cannot wait but loads to do before then.
Fingers crossed to everyone who's still waiting - hang on in there
Mandy & Terry
Well I am pleased to say that this morning received letter from our agent (George Lombard) confirming that our PR (class 136-painter and decorator) visa's have been granted - we cannot believe it has come at last !!! Over 2 years of waiting.
We applied in May 2001 to London and it took them 17 months (yes the good ole days of london processing !!!) to look at the application for us only to be told that we did not qualify.
We then employed George and submitted another application which was acknowledged on 24th Dec 2002 - we weren't expecting to hear anything for a year or so but got called for our medicals 3 weeks ago. Done and submitted straight away. Now just heard we'd got 'em - yipeeeeeeeeeeee - :-)_
So just a wait of 6 months this time, Adelaide certainly seems to have got their act together.
So to anyone who's had knock backs along the way, don't give up hope and keep going - we did and have finally made it.
We are off to Perth mid January 2004 - cannot wait but loads to do before then.
Fingers crossed to everyone who's still waiting - hang on in there
Mandy & Terry
good luck with your future lives
Jul 1st 2003, 5:58 pm
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Re: Finally Got It !!!!!!!!
Originally posted by terryt
Well I am pleased to say that this morning received letter from our agent (George Lombard) confirming that our PR (class 136-painter and decorator) visa's have been granted - we cannot believe it has come at last !!! Over 2 years of waiting.
We applied in May 2001 to London and it took them 17 months (yes the good ole days of london processing !!!) to look at the application for us only to be told that we did not qualify.
We then employed George and submitted another application which was acknowledged on 24th Dec 2002 - we weren't expecting to hear anything for a year or so but got called for our medicals 3 weeks ago. Done and submitted straight away. Now just heard we'd got 'em - yipeeeeeeeeeeee - :-)_
So just a wait of 6 months this time, Adelaide certainly seems to have got their act together.
So to anyone who's had knock backs along the way, don't give up hope and keep going - we did and have finally made it.
We are off to Perth mid January 2004 - cannot wait but loads to do before then.
Fingers crossed to everyone who's still waiting - hang on in there
Mandy & Terry
Well I am pleased to say that this morning received letter from our agent (George Lombard) confirming that our PR (class 136-painter and decorator) visa's have been granted - we cannot believe it has come at last !!! Over 2 years of waiting.
We applied in May 2001 to London and it took them 17 months (yes the good ole days of london processing !!!) to look at the application for us only to be told that we did not qualify.
We then employed George and submitted another application which was acknowledged on 24th Dec 2002 - we weren't expecting to hear anything for a year or so but got called for our medicals 3 weeks ago. Done and submitted straight away. Now just heard we'd got 'em - yipeeeeeeeeeeee - :-)_
So just a wait of 6 months this time, Adelaide certainly seems to have got their act together.
So to anyone who's had knock backs along the way, don't give up hope and keep going - we did and have finally made it.
We are off to Perth mid January 2004 - cannot wait but loads to do before then.
Fingers crossed to everyone who's still waiting - hang on in there
Mandy & Terry
Sounds like you've worked really hard for this, and finally got what you deserved, well done.