It was a WHITE envelope....
Jan 14th 2004, 6:13 am
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It was a WHITE envelope....
...but I don't care, it's here! :PARTY:
My dad has been visiting for a couple of weeks. I'd just said a tearful goodbye from our carpark yesterday
when I decided to check the mail. There in the mail box was my letter informing me that I'm now a permanent resident, yay!
My boyfriend happened to call me just as I was opening the letter (he'd wanted to say another goodbye to my dad but had just missed him), so I got to share the moment with him. My tears of sadness soon turned to tears of joy!
Anyway, for those who don't know - I spend most of my time on here lurking, and not posting - after being with my Aussie boyfriend in London for 3 months I came over here on a working holiday visa.
About a month before my WHV ran out I applied for a de facto spouse visa, we went in for an interview and were asked for a bit more evidence, 21 days after I handed in the evidence (29th October 2001) I was granted my temporary visa (802?).
I handed in the second part of my application on 16th October 2003, and was told that I wouldn't get a decision until after 29th October 2003. I have applied to go to uni and need to be a PR to get HECS, so when I hadn't received my letter by 28th November I sent a fax asking kindly that DIMIA expedite the application.
I got a phone call from my case officer when we were all on holiday in Kangaroo Island on 9th Jan, she just wanted to chat to both of us about what we'd been up to since October, what are plans for the future are etc. The letter was dated the 9th, and arrived on the 12th.
Well, yesterday was my last day of annual leave, so I strolled into the city in the sunshine to go to the DIMIA office and get my visa stuck into my passport, and then I popped into SATAC (uni selection office) and proudly presented them with my new sticker. Offers will be received on 20th Jan, so hopefully this time next week I'll be letting you know that I will be going to uni soon, fingers crossed.
I didn't really think I would get refused, it's so obvious that we're still together, but it's just great to have to whole process over and done with.
I've gone 20 days without British Expats as well, I think that deserves a pat on the back! I have been smoking quite a bit instead though
My dad has been visiting for a couple of weeks. I'd just said a tearful goodbye from our carpark yesterday
when I decided to check the mail. There in the mail box was my letter informing me that I'm now a permanent resident, yay! My boyfriend happened to call me just as I was opening the letter (he'd wanted to say another goodbye to my dad but had just missed him), so I got to share the moment with him. My tears of sadness soon turned to tears of joy!
Anyway, for those who don't know - I spend most of my time on here lurking, and not posting - after being with my Aussie boyfriend in London for 3 months I came over here on a working holiday visa.
About a month before my WHV ran out I applied for a de facto spouse visa, we went in for an interview and were asked for a bit more evidence, 21 days after I handed in the evidence (29th October 2001) I was granted my temporary visa (802?).
I handed in the second part of my application on 16th October 2003, and was told that I wouldn't get a decision until after 29th October 2003. I have applied to go to uni and need to be a PR to get HECS, so when I hadn't received my letter by 28th November I sent a fax asking kindly that DIMIA expedite the application.
I got a phone call from my case officer when we were all on holiday in Kangaroo Island on 9th Jan, she just wanted to chat to both of us about what we'd been up to since October, what are plans for the future are etc. The letter was dated the 9th, and arrived on the 12th.
Well, yesterday was my last day of annual leave, so I strolled into the city in the sunshine to go to the DIMIA office and get my visa stuck into my passport, and then I popped into SATAC (uni selection office) and proudly presented them with my new sticker. Offers will be received on 20th Jan, so hopefully this time next week I'll be letting you know that I will be going to uni soon, fingers crossed.
I didn't really think I would get refused, it's so obvious that we're still together, but it's just great to have to whole process over and done with.
I've gone 20 days without British Expats as well, I think that deserves a pat on the back! I have been smoking quite a bit instead though
Jan 14th 2004, 6:16 am
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Congratulations Nara. You must be relieved. How was Kanagaroo island. I have heard a lot of good things about the place?
BTW when did DIMIA post you the final stage forms?
BTW when did DIMIA post you the final stage forms?
Jan 14th 2004, 6:18 am
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A BIG congrats to you !!!! You must be over the moon 
All the best
All the best
Jan 14th 2004, 6:33 am
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Originally posted by bondipom
Congratulations Nara. You must be relieved. How was Kanagaroo island. I have heard a lot of good things about the place?
BTW when did DIMIA post you the final stage forms?
Congratulations Nara. You must be relieved. How was Kanagaroo island. I have heard a lot of good things about the place?
BTW when did DIMIA post you the final stage forms?
My bf, and my half-sister (not to be confused with my future step-sister), and I headed off to see Vivonne Bay, the Little Sahara, Remarkable Rocks and Admirals Arch one day without the whingeing poms, but unfortunately we only got as far as Vivonne Bay when bf sprained his ankle badly. He was lying on his back in the holiday cottage when he answered my phone to DIMIA.
I'm not entirely sure of the date I got my forms, I think it was around the 14th of August, I remember being happy with the time they'd given me to get it all together. I had to send off the money order to the Met PDQ to get my clearance in time.
Anyway, if you're in SA for a while and have at least 2 nights to spare head over to KI, it's got some lovely beaches, and I hear there's good surfing. It's very peaceful.
Jan 14th 2004, 6:39 am
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Congratulations Nara, that must be just the best news. Im happy for you
Jan 14th 2004, 6:44 am
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Hi Nara!
Congratulations!
So, what uni course did you apply for?
Congratulations!
So, what uni course did you apply for?
Jan 14th 2004, 7:54 am
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Congratulations Nara, see you soon
Jan 14th 2004, 9:53 pm
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Originally posted by Simone82
Hi Nara!
Congratulations!
So, what uni course did you apply for?
Hi Nara!
Congratulations!
So, what uni course did you apply for?
I've applied for a Bachelor of Social Sciences, it looks really interesting, and because it should hopefully benefit my company they are going to contribute towards the fees
I haven't been to uni yet, I thought I'd jump head-first into the workplace. I'm glad in a way because if I'd gone aged 18 I was most likely going to have done a fine art degree, no offence to anyone who did fine art, but I think for me it would have been a waste of time.
Anyway, fingers crossed for the offer
Jan 14th 2004, 9:57 pm
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Congratulations! Must be a wonderful feeling.
But now my heart will leap with every white envelope that comes through the door...!:scared:
But now my heart will leap with every white envelope that comes through the door...!:scared:
Jan 14th 2004, 10:03 pm
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Re: It was a WHITE envelope....
Originally posted by Nara
...but I don't care, it's here! :PARTY:
My dad has been visiting for a couple of weeks. I'd just said a tearful goodbye from our carpark yesterday when I decided to check the mail. There in the mail box was my letter informing me that I'm now a permanent resident, yay!
My boyfriend happened to call me just as I was opening the letter (he'd wanted to say another goodbye to my dad but had just missed him), so I got to share the moment with him. My tears of sadness soon turned to tears of joy!
Anyway, for those who don't know - I spend most of my time on here lurking, and not posting - after being with my Aussie boyfriend in London for 3 months I came over here on a working holiday visa.
About a month before my WHV ran out I applied for a de facto spouse visa, we went in for an interview and were asked for a bit more evidence, 21 days after I handed in the evidence (29th October 2001) I was granted my temporary visa (802?).
I handed in the second part of my application on 16th October 2003, and was told that I wouldn't get a decision until after 29th October 2003. I have applied to go to uni and need to be a PR to get HECS, so when I hadn't received my letter by 28th November I sent a fax asking kindly that DIMIA expedite the application.
I got a phone call from my case officer when we were all on holiday in Kangaroo Island on 9th Jan, she just wanted to chat to both of us about what we'd been up to since October, what are plans for the future are etc. The letter was dated the 9th, and arrived on the 12th.
Well, yesterday was my last day of annual leave, so I strolled into the city in the sunshine to go to the DIMIA office and get my visa stuck into my passport, and then I popped into SATAC (uni selection office) and proudly presented them with my new sticker. Offers will be received on 20th Jan, so hopefully this time next week I'll be letting you know that I will be going to uni soon, fingers crossed.
I didn't really think I would get refused, it's so obvious that we're still together, but it's just great to have to whole process over and done with.
I've gone 20 days without British Expats as well, I think that deserves a pat on the back! I have been smoking quite a bit instead though
...but I don't care, it's here! :PARTY:
My dad has been visiting for a couple of weeks. I'd just said a tearful goodbye from our carpark yesterday
when I decided to check the mail. There in the mail box was my letter informing me that I'm now a permanent resident, yay! My boyfriend happened to call me just as I was opening the letter (he'd wanted to say another goodbye to my dad but had just missed him), so I got to share the moment with him. My tears of sadness soon turned to tears of joy!
Anyway, for those who don't know - I spend most of my time on here lurking, and not posting - after being with my Aussie boyfriend in London for 3 months I came over here on a working holiday visa.
About a month before my WHV ran out I applied for a de facto spouse visa, we went in for an interview and were asked for a bit more evidence, 21 days after I handed in the evidence (29th October 2001) I was granted my temporary visa (802?).
I handed in the second part of my application on 16th October 2003, and was told that I wouldn't get a decision until after 29th October 2003. I have applied to go to uni and need to be a PR to get HECS, so when I hadn't received my letter by 28th November I sent a fax asking kindly that DIMIA expedite the application.
I got a phone call from my case officer when we were all on holiday in Kangaroo Island on 9th Jan, she just wanted to chat to both of us about what we'd been up to since October, what are plans for the future are etc. The letter was dated the 9th, and arrived on the 12th.
Well, yesterday was my last day of annual leave, so I strolled into the city in the sunshine to go to the DIMIA office and get my visa stuck into my passport, and then I popped into SATAC (uni selection office) and proudly presented them with my new sticker. Offers will be received on 20th Jan, so hopefully this time next week I'll be letting you know that I will be going to uni soon, fingers crossed.
I didn't really think I would get refused, it's so obvious that we're still together, but it's just great to have to whole process over and done with.
I've gone 20 days without British Expats as well, I think that deserves a pat on the back! I have been smoking quite a bit instead though
Great news we hope to meet up with you all in the summer.
Cheers.
Jan 14th 2004, 10:07 pm
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Re: It was a WHITE envelope....
Originally posted by Nara
...but I don't care, it's here! :PARTY:
My dad has been visiting for a couple of weeks. I'd just said a tearful goodbye from our carpark yesterday when I decided to check the mail. There in the mail box was my letter informing me that I'm now a permanent resident, yay!
...but I don't care, it's here! :PARTY:
My dad has been visiting for a couple of weeks. I'd just said a tearful goodbye from our carpark yesterday
when I decided to check the mail. There in the mail box was my letter informing me that I'm now a permanent resident, yay!
I was told it was 99% chance of success by case officer, did you deal with a lady called Sue?
Jan 14th 2004, 10:45 pm
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Re: It was a WHITE envelope....
Originally posted by evorobin
Congratulations Nara I've been in Adelade with my aussie partner since October 2001 and my aplication for permanent residency was put in at the end of september 2003 and I'm still waiting...
I was told it was 99% chance of success by case officer, did you deal with a lady called Sue?
Congratulations Nara I've been in Adelade with my aussie partner since October 2001 and my aplication for permanent residency was put in at the end of september 2003 and I'm still waiting...
I was told it was 99% chance of success by case officer, did you deal with a lady called Sue?
I suspect I got mine earlier because I explained my situation with the uni application. I hope there is nothing being held back by your lack of reply. I know the feeling though, even if is nothing.
Jan 14th 2004, 10:53 pm
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Re: It was a WHITE envelope....
Originally posted by evorobin
Congratulations Nara I've been in Adelade with my aussie partner since October 2001 and my aplication for permanent residency was put in at the end of september 2003 and I'm still waiting...
I was told it was 99% chance of success by case officer, did you deal with a lady called Sue?
Congratulations Nara I've been in Adelade with my aussie partner since October 2001 and my aplication for permanent residency was put in at the end of september 2003 and I'm still waiting...
I was told it was 99% chance of success by case officer, did you deal with a lady called Sue?
Jan 15th 2004, 1:17 am
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Re: It was a WHITE envelope....
Originally posted by bondipom
Is that first or final stage processing? Both Nara and I waited 3 months from submitting final stage forms to getting PR.
Is that first or final stage processing? Both Nara and I waited 3 months from submitting final stage forms to getting PR.
