I guess this is goodbye.
Oct 12th 2004, 12:08 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Originally Posted by lucyb
Yes becuase now Haydn is 30 we are officially 5 points short and my occupation isnt worth anything nor are my qualifications ( I have an HND in Travel and Tourism Management and have worked for Kuoni for 8 years) Im on the DIMIA website desperately trying to find a way round this ! Jeremy HELP! I feel they are nit picking and being quite petty and also moving the goalposts.
A Skilled Independent (Class BN) application lodged before your husband's birthday would *possibly* have done, but this is only based on what DIMIA are saying as they drafted the Regulations badly and on a strict wording of them currently this is not the case.
In your shoes I'd look at New Zealand or Canada to see if you qualify there.
Jeremy
Oct 12th 2004, 12:08 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Originally Posted by andy thomas
is there a way in if you revert back to the skill matching visa you originally lodged for?
Oct 12th 2004, 12:14 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Lucy,
Damn honey!! I am really sorry to read about your probs.
I wish there was something I could do, but apart from sending you loads of good vibes and hope.....I wish it was more, hon....sorry.
Keep your chin up, you never know what will happen. I will keep all my fingers crossed for ya.
Hels
xxx
Damn honey!! I am really sorry to read about your probs.
I wish there was something I could do, but apart from sending you loads of good vibes and hope.....I wish it was more, hon....sorry.
Keep your chin up, you never know what will happen. I will keep all my fingers crossed for ya.
Hels
xxx
Oct 12th 2004, 12:18 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Originally Posted by lucyb
My agent just called and she is as upset as I am. The caseworker has indeed refused our application. Basically we had to initially lodge under the skill matching scheme so that we had something lodged before Haydn turned 30 on July 13. In the meantime we applied for state nomination from SA and that came back very quickly. Great we thought...we can now apply for SIR. Haydn turned 30 and I believe we actually lodged our SA application around July 30. This was all ok, we were assured that there would be no problem as we had something lodged before his 30th. Howver now DIMIA are saying that they are two seperate visas (duh-as if we didnt know that) and we cannot transfer them, therefore they can only use the date of lodgment for the SIR visa and we are then 5 MEASLEY BLOODY POINTS SHORT and therefore REFUSED. Thats it. case closed. bloody bastards. These are peoples lives they are messing and toying with. How cruel is that after we spent all that money, the rest of our savings. flying out to Adelaide and falling in love with it. So now we have nothing. No savings and our dreams are ruined. I am devestated and heartbroken and cannot stob sobbing. My agent, bless her is trying to tempt us with NZ, but we have our hearts set on Adelaide. Life is so cruel.
And you know what else pisses me off? If Id known we had no chance, I would have not spent all our savings trying and therefore could have had a longer maternity leave with Toby.
And you know what else pisses me off? If Id known we had no chance, I would have not spent all our savings trying and therefore could have had a longer maternity leave with Toby.
Absolutely shocked to hear your news Lucy,hope theres a way around it for you guys-keep trying x
Best wishes,luck & hugs x x x
Donna.
Oct 12th 2004, 12:19 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Keep your head up Lucy, you sound like the sort of person that countries should be encouraging to settle.
Best Of Luck
Matt
Best Of Luck
Matt
Oct 12th 2004, 12:26 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Originally Posted by lucyb
My agent just called and she is as upset as I am. The caseworker has indeed refused our application. Basically we had to initially lodge under the skill matching scheme so that we had something lodged before Haydn turned 30 on July 13. In the meantime we applied for state nomination from SA and that came back very quickly. Great we thought...we can now apply for SIR. Haydn turned 30 and I believe we actually lodged our SA application around July 30. This was all ok, we were assured that there would be no problem as we had something lodged before his 30th. Howver now DIMIA are saying that they are two seperate visas (duh-as if we didnt know that) and we cannot transfer them, therefore they can only use the date of lodgment for the SIR visa and we are then 5 MEASLEY BLOODY POINTS SHORT and therefore REFUSED. Thats it. case closed. bloody bastards. These are peoples lives they are messing and toying with. How cruel is that after we spent all that money, the rest of our savings. flying out to Adelaide and falling in love with it. So now we have nothing. No savings and our dreams are ruined. I am devestated and heartbroken and cannot stob sobbing. My agent, bless her is trying to tempt us with NZ, but we have our hearts set on Adelaide. Life is so cruel.
And you know what else pisses me off? If Id known we had no chance, I would have not spent all our savings trying and therefore could have had a longer maternity leave with Toby.
And you know what else pisses me off? If Id known we had no chance, I would have not spent all our savings trying and therefore could have had a longer maternity leave with Toby.
Call a few other agents and see what they say, Alan Collett might know ways around this ?
Good luck and keep your chin up.
IrishMolly
Oct 12th 2004, 12:35 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Hi Lucy
Really sorry to hear your bad news.
I hope that you manage to get things sorted and that you are still able to fulfill your dream.
Graham
Really sorry to hear your bad news.
I hope that you manage to get things sorted and that you are still able to fulfill your dream.
Graham
Oct 12th 2004, 1:08 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
I've replied on Adelaidebrits as well, but just want to say....don't give up yet...When the points increased in April, we were totally wiped out in terms of points and all that, but something came up, just like it will for you.....fight for what you believe in, Lucy, it will turn out ok.
Good luck
Lesley
Good luck
Lesley
Oct 12th 2004, 1:28 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Originally Posted by bettytweena
I've replied on Adelaidebrits as well, but just want to say....don't give up yet...When the points increased in April, we were totally wiped out in terms of points and all that, but something came up, just like it will for you.....fight for what you believe in, Lucy, it will turn out ok.
Good luck
Lesley
Good luck
Lesley
Hi everyone..Ive taken your advice and contacted Alan Colletts UK office and they are going to get him to ring me. I am not taking no for an answer...DIMIA get ready for a fight!
Oct 12th 2004, 1:35 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Originally Posted by lucyb
Hi everyone..Ive taken your advice and contacted Alan Colletts UK office and they are going to get him to ring me. I am not taking no for an answer...DIMIA get ready for a fight!
Good on ya Lucy-you go for it girl!!!
Donna.x
Oct 12th 2004, 1:37 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Originally Posted by lucyb
Hi everyone..Ive taken your advice and contacted Alan Colletts UK office and they are going to get him to ring me. I am not taking no for an answer...DIMIA get ready for a fight!
You never know what changes may come is there any chance of either of you retraining for a 70 point occupation ?? takes a while I know but keeps sight of the dream
dont give up
Love MaryX
Oct 12th 2004, 1:38 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Originally Posted by lucyb
Hi everyone..Ive taken your advice and contacted Alan Colletts UK office and they are going to get him to ring me. I am not taking no for an answer...DIMIA get ready for a fight!
I hope you get lucky .....
Oct 12th 2004, 1:39 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Hi,
I too absolutely gutted for you, I can really imagine what you're feeling as I crossed the same situation. This is DIMIA.. and some stupid officers who does not care about others.. I had applied for 136 in March 2003 and advised to submit IELTS with score 5 on each and i did so. the case officer straightaway moved my application in the pool and did not allowed me to put the 100K bond or spouse bonus point. i wrote them many times but never get any help. finally I appled for SIR with SA sponsorship and waiting to hear for last two months... (I too had an agent (a well known) but they cldn't predict it.)... I lost all my money and time.. as someone wrote, for the case officer our case is nothing..lets hope and wait for the God's plan...
I too absolutely gutted for you, I can really imagine what you're feeling as I crossed the same situation. This is DIMIA.. and some stupid officers who does not care about others.. I had applied for 136 in March 2003 and advised to submit IELTS with score 5 on each and i did so. the case officer straightaway moved my application in the pool and did not allowed me to put the 100K bond or spouse bonus point. i wrote them many times but never get any help. finally I appled for SIR with SA sponsorship and waiting to hear for last two months... (I too had an agent (a well known) but they cldn't predict it.)... I lost all my money and time.. as someone wrote, for the case officer our case is nothing..lets hope and wait for the God's plan...
Oct 12th 2004, 1:40 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
Originally Posted by lucyb
Hi everyone..Ive taken your advice and contacted Alan Colletts UK office and they are going to get him to ring me. I am not taking no for an answer...DIMIA get ready for a fight!
Good Luck Lucy. It will come good in the end.
Oct 12th 2004, 1:41 pm
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Re: I guess this is goodbye.
I was so saddened to read your first post Lucy! What a horrible experience.
BUT I'm glad you are not taking it lying down.
Thinking of you and sending good karma your way
Keep your chin up!
Siren
BUT I'm glad you are not taking it lying down.
Thinking of you and sending good karma your way
Keep your chin up!
Siren