Just back from the post office...
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Just back from the post office...
So we've filled in the application forms, written personal statements, got statutory declarations from 3 Australians, photocopied pretty much every document that's ever had either of our names on it, got said documents certified by a friendly barrister, I've had my police check, gone for my x-ray and medical, collected photos of us both on holidays over the last 3 years, collected joint bank account statements, joint tenancy agreements, joint council tax bills etc, filled in the credit card mandate, and bunged it all in a big envelope along with a crisp twenty pound note. (All true except for the twenty pound note bit.)
So much paperwork in fact that it was well over the HALF KILO weight limit for the special delivery envelope!
So now I guess the nail biting begins! We were originally told that spouse visas could be turned around in 10 working days. I'm really hoping that wasn't too far from the truth, because perhaps prematurely we've booked flights, given our notices at jobs and on our flat, sold nearly everything we own. Oh hang on, that's COMPLETELY the wrong order to do things in isn't it?!
I'm going to be a nervous wreck until I hear back from them! :scared:
So much paperwork in fact that it was well over the HALF KILO weight limit for the special delivery envelope!
So now I guess the nail biting begins! We were originally told that spouse visas could be turned around in 10 working days. I'm really hoping that wasn't too far from the truth, because perhaps prematurely we've booked flights, given our notices at jobs and on our flat, sold nearly everything we own. Oh hang on, that's COMPLETELY the wrong order to do things in isn't it?!
I'm going to be a nervous wreck until I hear back from them! :scared:
Last edited by noonard; Jul 6th 2006 at 12:46 pm.
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Re: Just back from the post office...
Best of luck with that. Have some Karma, hope it brings you luck !
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Hi Nonnard
Hope it comes through quickly then... do you have a plan B?
Hope it comes through quickly then... do you have a plan B?
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Re: Just back from the post office...
Originally Posted by wren
Hope it comes through quickly then... do you have a plan B?
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good luck with it all. xx
Originally Posted by noonard
Yes, but involves a raft, sails made from bedsheets and the cover of darkness, so I can't really go into it at the moment....
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Re: Just back from the post office...
My missus spouse visa took four working days.
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Originally Posted by Hutch
My missus spouse visa took four working days.
There is hope!
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Originally Posted by noonard
Loving your post so much I want to cohabit with it for at least 12 months, develop a genuine and continuing relationship with it and then apply for a spouse visa together.
There is hope!
There is hope!
Good luck with the visa,
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GOOD LUCK.............................................. .................. will keep everything crossed for you.
Loz x
Loz x
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Thanks for the good luck messages everyone - I will be bouncing around like a loon if it all goes through nice and quickly!
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Originally Posted by hedgehog
Yahoo, !!!! Someone with a great sense of humour keep posting,
Good luck with the visa,
Good luck with the visa,
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I am still waiting on the other half's police clearance - the 40 days are up, next friday!! I soooo hope it comes by then!
Medicals are next week and the application is practically ready - just need to get it certified.
Medicals are next week and the application is practically ready - just need to get it certified.
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Ours took 4 days also, last year. BUT my sister and BIL just applied for theirs, and it took 5 weeks in London, so be prepared. It could be that their case worker was on holiday or something - not sure, but they now have the visa so it's all good..
oh, our paperwork weighed 1.75kg!
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oh, our paperwork weighed 1.75kg!
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