Golden Ticket at last
Aug 7th 2003, 5:46 pm
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Golden Ticket at last
Yes at long last, 26 months and 5 case officers later we were granted our PR Visas yesterday. If I hadn't been working nights I would have been pissed and singing in the streets. Even yesterday before the news 3 people said to me how's Oz going, I've done well not to strangle anyone yet. I just hope someone asks me today, just to see there face as I cartwheel about the street. We must be one of the last long suffering London applications or at least I hope we are as I'd not wish the experience on anyone.
Timeline well:-
Feb 01 - Visit migration agent.
May 01 - TRA accessed.
June 01 - Application to London (waiting time 9 months).
June 02 - Waiting times increase to 20 months.
Oct 02 - Application transferred to Adelaide.
Nov 02 - Police & Medicals (not requested).
Jan 03 - Wifes medical sent to Sydney.
Feb 03 - Doctor mucked up medical, he didn't do Hep B blood test for pregnant women. Request for further test .
Mar 03 - Hep B blood test returned.
Apr 03 - Asked for application to go on hold until birth of baby.
27th May 03 - Baby born.
Jun 03 - Baby's medical.
Aug 03 - Visa Granted.
Oct 03 - Adelaide bound.
Looks quite simple when you write it down but by god it wasn't, Adelaide seem on the ball. London were totally useless (say no more). Be thankful out there you didn't apply in 2001.
:scared: 
the story of the faces just about sum it up jockney
Timeline well:-
Feb 01 - Visit migration agent.
May 01 - TRA accessed.
June 01 - Application to London (waiting time 9 months).
June 02 - Waiting times increase to 20 months.
Oct 02 - Application transferred to Adelaide.
Nov 02 - Police & Medicals (not requested).
Jan 03 - Wifes medical sent to Sydney.
Feb 03 - Doctor mucked up medical, he didn't do Hep B blood test for pregnant women. Request for further test .
Mar 03 - Hep B blood test returned.
Apr 03 - Asked for application to go on hold until birth of baby.
27th May 03 - Baby born.
Jun 03 - Baby's medical.
Aug 03 - Visa Granted.
Oct 03 - Adelaide bound.
Looks quite simple when you write it down but by god it wasn't, Adelaide seem on the ball. London were totally useless (say no more). Be thankful out there you didn't apply in 2001.
:scared: the story of the faces just about sum it up jockney
Aug 7th 2003, 5:50 pm
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FAN BL**DY TASTIC!!
You deserve to be celebrating for the next few weeks at least.
Give Guinness book of Records a ring-you never know you could be in for 'the longest time to process an Australian Visa category'!!
You deserve to be celebrating for the next few weeks at least.
Give Guinness book of Records a ring-you never know you could be in for 'the longest time to process an Australian Visa category'!!
Aug 7th 2003, 5:52 pm
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Re: Golden Ticket at last
well done itll all be worth it in the end!!!!!
Aug 7th 2003, 6:00 pm
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All the very best - enjoy the celebrations when you get a chance, you've been waiting long enough.
Aug 7th 2003, 6:00 pm
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Brilliant.
Good luck with your new lives.
Whisky
Good luck with your new lives.
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Aug 7th 2003, 6:49 pm
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Re: Golden Ticket at last
Originally posted by jockney
If I hadn't been working nights I would have been pissed and singing in the streets.
If I hadn't been working nights I would have been pissed and singing in the streets.
Sounds like we might have to get pissed together before you go.
Try this ! : http://jobs.careerone.com.au/search/...ils=1&x=13&y=0
Finally, let me show you the way........
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Aug 7th 2003, 6:59 pm
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Re: Golden Ticket at last
Originally posted by jockney
Yes at long last, 26 months and 5 case officers later we were granted our PR Visas yesterday. If I hadn't been working nights I would have been pissed and singing in the streets. Even yesterday before the news 3 people said to me how's Oz going, I've done well not to strangle anyone yet. I just hope someone asks me today, just to see there face as I cartwheel about the street. We must be one of the last long suffering London applications or at least I hope we are as I'd not wish the experience on anyone.
Timeline well:-
Feb 01 - Visit migration agent.
May 01 - TRA accessed.
June 01 - Application to London (waiting time 9 months).
June 02 - Waiting times increase to 20 months.
Oct 02 - Application transferred to Adelaide.
Nov 02 - Police & Medicals (not requested).
Jan 03 - Wifes medical sent to Sydney.
Feb 03 - Doctor mucked up medical, he didn't do Hep B blood test for pregnant women. Request for further test .
Mar 03 - Hep B blood test returned.
Apr 03 - Asked for application to go on hold until birth of baby.
27th May 03 - Baby born.
Jun 03 - Baby's medical.
Aug 03 - Visa Granted.
Oct 03 - Adelaide bound.
Looks quite simple when you write it down but by god it wasn't, Adelaide seem on the ball. London were totally useless (say no more). Be thankful out there you didn't apply in 2001.
:scared: the story of the faces just about sum it up jockney
Yes at long last, 26 months and 5 case officers later we were granted our PR Visas yesterday. If I hadn't been working nights I would have been pissed and singing in the streets. Even yesterday before the news 3 people said to me how's Oz going, I've done well not to strangle anyone yet. I just hope someone asks me today, just to see there face as I cartwheel about the street. We must be one of the last long suffering London applications or at least I hope we are as I'd not wish the experience on anyone.
Timeline well:-
Feb 01 - Visit migration agent.
May 01 - TRA accessed.
June 01 - Application to London (waiting time 9 months).
June 02 - Waiting times increase to 20 months.
Oct 02 - Application transferred to Adelaide.
Nov 02 - Police & Medicals (not requested).
Jan 03 - Wifes medical sent to Sydney.
Feb 03 - Doctor mucked up medical, he didn't do Hep B blood test for pregnant women. Request for further test .
Mar 03 - Hep B blood test returned.
Apr 03 - Asked for application to go on hold until birth of baby.
27th May 03 - Baby born.
Jun 03 - Baby's medical.
Aug 03 - Visa Granted.
Oct 03 - Adelaide bound.
Looks quite simple when you write it down but by god it wasn't, Adelaide seem on the ball. London were totally useless (say no more). Be thankful out there you didn't apply in 2001.
:scared: the story of the faces just about sum it up jockney
Aug 7th 2003, 7:21 pm
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Well done Jockney
The long wait was worth it in the end
Best of luck in Oz to you and your family
footie chick x
The long wait was worth it in the end
Best of luck in Oz to you and your family
footie chick x
Aug 7th 2003, 7:39 pm
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well done
onwards and upwards
cheers
richard
onwards and upwards
cheers
richard
Aug 8th 2003, 1:30 am
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Don't you mean onwards and downunderwards?!
Congratulations Jockney and Co!
Loopy
Congratulations Jockney and Co!
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Aug 8th 2003, 1:36 am
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Re: Golden Ticket at last
Originally posted by jockney
Yes at long last, 26 months and 5 case officers later we were granted our PR Visas yesterday. If I hadn't been working nights I would have been pissed and singing in the streets. Even yesterday before the news 3 people said to me how's Oz going, I've done well not to strangle anyone yet. I just hope someone asks me today, just to see there face as I cartwheel about the street. We must be one of the last long suffering London applications or at least I hope we are as I'd not wish the experience on anyone.
Yes at long last, 26 months and 5 case officers later we were granted our PR Visas yesterday. If I hadn't been working nights I would have been pissed and singing in the streets. Even yesterday before the news 3 people said to me how's Oz going, I've done well not to strangle anyone yet. I just hope someone asks me today, just to see there face as I cartwheel about the street. We must be one of the last long suffering London applications or at least I hope we are as I'd not wish the experience on anyone.
Just one question who does not get into this useless country , must say it looks like the UK is getting the best end of this deal.
Aug 8th 2003, 1:42 am
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Re: Golden Ticket at last
[QUOTE]Originally posted by jockney
Hi there,
It was lovely to meet you and your family on sunday. We are so pleased for you well done, have a great life in Adelaide
All the best
Averill , Steve , Rhys & Ryan
Hi there,
It was lovely to meet you and your family on sunday. We are so pleased for you well done, have a great life in Adelaide
All the best
Averill
, Steve , Rhys & Ryan
Aug 8th 2003, 10:21 am
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Re: Golden Ticket at last
Superb,it's been so long mate-thought 20 months was bad enough.
Now get yer butts out here and let all the ladies coo over jockney jnr while we fellas find a skimpies bar.
BB-when you adding to the posting about our agent then ?
Now get yer butts out here and let all the ladies coo over jockney jnr while we fellas find a skimpies bar.
BB-when you adding to the posting about our agent then ?
Aug 8th 2003, 11:38 am
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Re: Golden Ticket at last
Originally posted by pommie bastard
Just one question who does not get into this useless country , must say it looks like the UK is getting the best end of this deal.
Just one question who does not get into this useless country , must say it looks like the UK is getting the best end of this deal.
Aug 8th 2003, 11:40 am
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congratulations
Well done Mrs & Mrs and that cute little baby Jockney. Itw as nice to meet you the other day and I would like to wish you all the best for your new life.
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