We Got It, We Got It !
Oct 9th 2004 | 9:01 pm
#31
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Re: We Got It, We Got It !
HEAD HURT A BIT DOES IT!!!!!! 
Glad to see you are well organised
Glad to see you are well organised
Oct 10th 2004 | 12:49 am
#32
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From: Dawesville, WA
Re: We Got It, We Got It !
Nice one Kev, I guess you won't be at the next Essex meet then
ACE
ACE
Oct 10th 2004 | 12:55 am
#33
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99.99999% there !
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 378
From: Essex, England, UK
Re: We Got It, We Got It !
First up is the validation trip, we leave on Sat.
Then we've got to get back to ole blighty and try to sell the house, so realistically I reckon that we're looking at 2005Q2 before we can up sticks and go.
No worries though, I don't mind waiting now that I've got the visas !
Then we've got to get back to ole blighty and try to sell the house, so realistically I reckon that we're looking at 2005Q2 before we can up sticks and go.
No worries though, I don't mind waiting now that I've got the visas !
Oct 10th 2004 | 3:35 am
#34
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Re: We Got It, We Got It !
Hi EssexNobby!!
Hope you enjoy your validation trip!!!!!!!
You are doing what we plan to do when (if!!) we get our visas. Validation trip first, then sell house, etc.
We plan to go to Brisbane first then take internal flight over to Perth. We are lucky enough to have family in both places so will be staying with them.
Havent booked anything yet........just gotta wait!!!!!
Anyhow, safe journey, good luck with house sale and all the best for your new life in Oz!!!!!
Regards, Cheeky!!!
Hope you enjoy your validation trip!!!!!!!
You are doing what we plan to do when (if!!) we get our visas. Validation trip first, then sell house, etc.
We plan to go to Brisbane first then take internal flight over to Perth. We are lucky enough to have family in both places so will be staying with them.
Havent booked anything yet........just gotta wait!!!!!
Anyhow, safe journey, good luck with house sale and all the best for your new life in Oz!!!!!
Regards, Cheeky!!!
Originally Posted by EssexNobby
First up is the validation trip, we leave on Sat.
Then we've got to get back to ole blighty and try to sell the house, so realistically I reckon that we're looking at 2005Q2 before we can up sticks and go.
No worries though, I don't mind waiting now that I've got the visas !
Then we've got to get back to ole blighty and try to sell the house, so realistically I reckon that we're looking at 2005Q2 before we can up sticks and go.
No worries though, I don't mind waiting now that I've got the visas !
Oct 10th 2004 | 3:50 am
#35
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Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 66
From: Leeds
Re: We Got It, We Got It !
Originally Posted by EssexNobby
We finally made it, after 20 months of waiting.
Bit dissapointed that we didn't receive the famous "yellow envelope", just a plain white envelope but the grant letter inside more than made up for it.
Our agent has pulled a few strings and arranged for me to visit Australia House in London and get the visas stuck in our passports on Monday morning. We're booked for the visa validation trip to Brissy (staying in Mount Tamborine) on Friday, talk about cutting it fine - whew !
Thanks to all on this board who have chipped in with answers to my questions over the past year and a bit. To everyone out there who feels stressed during the process - hang on in there - the weight that is lifted off your shoulders when that letter finally drops onto yuor doormat is an undescribable feeling.
The nobby's will be having a half a shandy each this evening ! 
Visa : class 136, skilled ind
Timeline :-
Engaged agent : Feb 2003
Lodged case with DIMIA : Oct 2003
Police checks : Jan 2004
Medicals : Feb 2004
Granted : Oct 2004
Bit dissapointed that we didn't receive the famous "yellow envelope", just a plain white envelope but the grant letter inside more than made up for it.
Our agent has pulled a few strings and arranged for me to visit Australia House in London and get the visas stuck in our passports on Monday morning. We're booked for the visa validation trip to Brissy (staying in Mount Tamborine) on Friday, talk about cutting it fine - whew !
Thanks to all on this board who have chipped in with answers to my questions over the past year and a bit. To everyone out there who feels stressed during the process - hang on in there - the weight that is lifted off your shoulders when that letter finally drops onto yuor doormat is an undescribable feeling.
The nobby's will be having a half a shandy each this evening !
Visa : class 136, skilled ind
Timeline :-
Engaged agent : Feb 2003
Lodged case with DIMIA : Oct 2003
Police checks : Jan 2004
Medicals : Feb 2004
Granted : Oct 2004
Fantastic news !! Enjoy your life down under and the shandy's !!!
Good luck
Oct 10th 2004 | 7:42 am
#36
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Joined: May 2004
Posts: 2,867
From: Frankston South, Victoria
Re: We Got It, We Got It !
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
(not that I'm green with envy or anything!)
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(not that I'm green with envy or anything!)
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