Waiting patiently
Jan 1st 2006, 10:55 am
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Waiting patiently
Hi there,
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
Jan 1st 2006, 11:49 am
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by Sandra and Jim
Hi there,
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
Happy New Year and welcome to BE.
Good luck with your application.
Wendy x
Jan 1st 2006, 2:57 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by Sandra and Jim
Hi there,
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
happy new year to you !!! just wondering why did you come back after 3 months in 1998????.
all the best with your new application
des
Jan 1st 2006, 3:41 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by Sandra and Jim
Hi there,
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
Australia's waiting times are not that long compared to some other countries.
If you were applying to Canada now, you would be looking at 3 to 4 *years* before getting your visas.
Jeremy
Jan 1st 2006, 4:42 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by Sandra and Jim
Hi there,
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
Happy New Year and heres to getting our visas!
Jan 1st 2006, 5:40 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Hi Sandra and Jim and welcome to the mad house. 
We are also in the same predicament as many others it seems !! I hope the guys who sort out when you go for medicals aren't on a vacation or worse..... "jacked" their jobs in, cos I personally feel I've been waiting a hell of a long time !! :scared:
Sorry ....if Ive set any rot in.... its just the way I feel at this moment in time as all the Crimbo spirit has gone and I've only got this Oz life to look forward to.
BRICKY ADE & Family xx
PS we're moving to melbourne too, where abouts are you thinking of ???
We are also in the same predicament as many others it seems !! I hope the guys who sort out when you go for medicals aren't on a vacation or worse..... "jacked" their jobs in, cos I personally feel I've been waiting a hell of a long time !! :scared:
Sorry ....if Ive set any rot in.... its just the way I feel at this moment in time as all the Crimbo spirit has gone and I've only got this Oz life to look forward to.
BRICKY ADE & Family xx
PS we're moving to melbourne too, where abouts are you thinking of ???
Last edited by BRICKY ADE; Jan 1st 2006 at 5:43 pm.
Jan 1st 2006, 5:58 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by BRICKY ADE
Hi Sandra and Jim and welcome to the mad house.
We are also in the same predicament as many others it seems !! I hope the guys who sort out when you go for medicals aren't on a vacation or worse..... "jacked" their jobs in, cos I personally feel I've been waiting a hell of a long time !! :scared:
Sorry ....if Ive set any rot in.... its just the way I feel at this moment in time as all the Crimbo spirit has gone and I've only got this Oz life to look forward to.
BRICKY ADE & Family xx
PS we're moving to melbourne too, where abouts are you thinking of ???
We are also in the same predicament as many others it seems !! I hope the guys who sort out when you go for medicals aren't on a vacation or worse..... "jacked" their jobs in, cos I personally feel I've been waiting a hell of a long time !! :scared:
Sorry ....if Ive set any rot in.... its just the way I feel at this moment in time as all the Crimbo spirit has gone and I've only got this Oz life to look forward to.
BRICKY ADE & Family xx
PS we're moving to melbourne too, where abouts are you thinking of ???
Hi!
our application was received in november too and i've booked our meds for 12th jan (my birthday....what fun!) and we feel in limbo too but really excited now the new year is here!!! Roll on!!
We're going to Mornington/Mount Eliza and my hubby's a brickie, where are you going? I'm sure i've asked before....sorry!
Jan 1st 2006, 7:46 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by belleandscone
Hi, we are also patiently (or not) waiting to hear the okay to go and get the medicals and police checks. It's a stange feeling just waiting after the rush to get everything ready for the skills application and now the visa application, and I feel we should be doing something. But hey I've never been one to be patient - so hears to limbo! We are planning to go to Perth asap.
Happy New Year and heres to getting our visas!
Happy New Year and heres to getting our visas!
We are also planning to go to Perth. We applied October 12th, and haven't had the meds pcc request yet, but we sent them unrequested. There's a bit of a slow down in December and a wee bit in January as well because people go on vacation. We are applying from Canada, so for all those people waiting 3 and 4 years (which surprises me because we take in more immigrants than oz...I think..could be wrong though) hopefully we'll open up five spots this July.
Nicanjoe
Jan 2nd 2006, 3:04 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Hi,
Didn't realise we could apply for medicals etc before info from Immigration Dept, might go ahead aswell. My birthday 13th January and the big 40, god help me!!! We haven't decided where to stay yet, Jim a mechanic and job offer in Melbourne. His boss stays in Caroline springs which is not far from work, so we will have a look around.
Have a good birthday
Regards Sandra
Didn't realise we could apply for medicals etc before info from Immigration Dept, might go ahead aswell. My birthday 13th January and the big 40, god help me!!! We haven't decided where to stay yet, Jim a mechanic and job offer in Melbourne. His boss stays in Caroline springs which is not far from work, so we will have a look around.
Have a good birthday
Regards Sandra
Originally Posted by SalSa
Hi!
our application was received in november too and i've booked our meds for 12th jan (my birthday....what fun!) and we feel in limbo too but really excited now the new year is here!!! Roll on!!
We're going to Mornington/Mount Eliza and my hubby's a brickie, where are you going? I'm sure i've asked before....sorry!
our application was received in november too and i've booked our meds for 12th jan (my birthday....what fun!) and we feel in limbo too but really excited now the new year is here!!! Roll on!!
We're going to Mornington/Mount Eliza and my hubby's a brickie, where are you going? I'm sure i've asked before....sorry!
Jan 2nd 2006, 3:36 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by Sandra and Jim
Hi,
Didn't realise we could apply for medicals etc before info from Immigration Dept, might go ahead aswell. My birthday 13th January and the big 40, god help me!!! We haven't decided where to stay yet, Jim a mechanic and job offer in Melbourne. His boss stays in Caroline springs which is not far from work, so we will have a look around.
Have a good birthday
Regards Sandra
Didn't realise we could apply for medicals etc before info from Immigration Dept, might go ahead aswell. My birthday 13th January and the big 40, god help me!!! We haven't decided where to stay yet, Jim a mechanic and job offer in Melbourne. His boss stays in Caroline springs which is not far from work, so we will have a look around.
Have a good birthday
Regards Sandra
Regards Marina
Jan 2nd 2006, 3:37 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by nomayaja
I'm not sure but I think that once you've gone ahead and done your pcc and medicals they are valid for only one year. You will have to validate before they expire too. Please someone correct me if I'm wrong. So if you do them unrequested it's something to think about.
Regards Marina
Regards Marina
Exactly the reason we waited
Jan 2nd 2006, 3:51 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by Sandra and Jim
Hi,
Didn't realise we could apply for medicals etc before info from Immigration Dept, might go ahead aswell. My birthday 13th January and the big 40, god help me!!! We haven't decided where to stay yet, Jim a mechanic and job offer in Melbourne. His boss stays in Caroline springs which is not far from work, so we will have a look around.
Have a good birthday
Regards Sandra
Didn't realise we could apply for medicals etc before info from Immigration Dept, might go ahead aswell. My birthday 13th January and the big 40, god help me!!! We haven't decided where to stay yet, Jim a mechanic and job offer in Melbourne. His boss stays in Caroline springs which is not far from work, so we will have a look around.
Have a good birthday
Regards Sandra
I just thought the meds would be requested by Feb so if we booked in for Jan we'd be ready, rather than hanging about. I don't know what it's like where you are but in Nottingham they're only available on a Tuesday afternoon after 2pm to book an appointment!!! So it's dead busy!!
We're going to Mornington/Mount Eliza area because we've got friends there! Never been though!
P.S. you're 3 yrs older than me!
Jan 2nd 2006, 4:03 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by Sandra and Jim
Hi there,
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
We are in the long process of applying to migrate. Application arrived in Adelaide 7 November told we will hear around February regarding medicals. Can't stand Limbo feeling. Been here and done it all before and came back after only three months in 1998. BIG mistake trying again to move back. Hopefully will be moving to Melbourne this year so anyone in same boat would love to hear from you. We have 2 girls eldest is 11 and youngest is 5. Looking forward to move. Live in Scotland
Happy New Year to all.
Sandra and Jim
Good luck with it all. PCC and Meds are only valid for one year so you have to validate in that time. Not heading for Melbourne, going to Brisbane. Got a job lined up just need to sell our house. Fingers crossed. Where abouts in Scotland are you from, we're in Dundee?
Cheers
Ginny
Jan 2nd 2006, 4:10 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by Stitch
Hi folks,
Good luck with it all. PCC and Meds are only valid for one year so you have to validate in that time. Not heading for Melbourne, going to Brisbane. Got a job lined up just need to sell our house. Fingers crossed. Where abouts in Scotland are you from, we're in Dundee?
Cheers
Ginny
Good luck with it all. PCC and Meds are only valid for one year so you have to validate in that time. Not heading for Melbourne, going to Brisbane. Got a job lined up just need to sell our house. Fingers crossed. Where abouts in Scotland are you from, we're in Dundee?
Cheers
Ginny
That's ok.....as soon as visa arrives..... we're outta here!!!
Jan 2nd 2006, 4:12 pm
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Re: Waiting patiently
Originally Posted by SalSa
That's ok.....as soon as visa arrives..... we're outta here!!!
Good Luck!
Cheers
Ginny