$100K bond question
Feb 24th 2005, 11:48 am
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$100K bond question
We got our letter requesting payment of the bond today (about 6 weeks after sending off the medicals and PCCs); just how positive a sign is this actually? Would they ask for the bond if they were going to turn down your application?
The excitement is definitely starting to mount in this small corner of Surrey; we've been watching several programmes on families relocating to Aus, and we're not getting very tense!
The excitement is definitely starting to mount in this small corner of Surrey; we've been watching several programmes on families relocating to Aus, and we're not getting very tense!
Feb 24th 2005, 12:18 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Originally Posted by CtrlAltDel
We got our letter requesting payment of the bond today (about 6 weeks after sending off the medicals and PCCs); just how positive a sign is this actually? Would they ask for the bond if they were going to turn down your application?
The excitement is definitely starting to mount in this small corner of Surrey; we've been watching several programmes on families relocating to Aus, and we're not getting very tense!
The excitement is definitely starting to mount in this small corner of Surrey; we've been watching several programmes on families relocating to Aus, and we're not getting very tense!
Congrats.
Feb 24th 2005, 12:46 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Originally Posted by CtrlAltDel
We got our letter requesting payment of the bond today (about 6 weeks after sending off the medicals and PCCs); just how positive a sign is this actually? Would they ask for the bond if they were going to turn down your application?
The excitement is definitely starting to mount in this small corner of Surrey; we've been watching several programmes on families relocating to Aus, and we're not getting very tense!
The excitement is definitely starting to mount in this small corner of Surrey; we've been watching several programmes on families relocating to Aus, and we're not getting very tense!
I do have a question for you. Could you share your timeline?
It seems you are either MArch or April Applicant
Badri
Feb 24th 2005, 2:56 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Originally Posted by CtrlAltDel
We got our letter requesting payment of the bond today (about 6 weeks after sending off the medicals and PCCs); just how positive a sign is this actually? Would they ask for the bond if they were going to turn down your application?
The excitement is definitely starting to mount in this small corner of Surrey; we've been watching several programmes on families relocating to Aus, and we're not getting very tense!
The excitement is definitely starting to mount in this small corner of Surrey; we've been watching several programmes on families relocating to Aus, and we're not getting very tense!
Feb 24th 2005, 4:29 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
yes !! for sure you got. I got my PR in DEC 04 after 3 wks of sending the $100 K. But..........I am still in London. Waiting for a job in hand before departing cold UK.
Feb 24th 2005, 4:40 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Originally Posted by badri
I do have a question for you. Could you share your timeline? It seems you are either MArch or April Applicant
03/11/2004 : applied (skilled independent offshore, ACS)
16/11/2004 : credit card charged
28/12/2004 : received request for meds/PCC
29/12/2004 : meds booked, PCC requested
13/01/2005 : PCC received
16/01/2005 : meds taken
24/02/2005 : received request for bond
So they're certainly not wasting time, little more than 3 months so far!
Feb 24th 2005, 4:43 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Nice one, you are pretty much there now......I got my PR shortly after investing the dosh.
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Feb 24th 2005, 4:44 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Originally Posted by chr1sarter
There not going to turn you down now. Its just formality now, so enjoy the feeling, and start thinking about the move.
Congrats.
Congrats.
Feb 25th 2005, 1:30 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Originally Posted by CtrlAltDel
Look for me on austimeline.com (username CtrlAltDel) - goes like this:
03/11/2004 : applied (skilled independent offshore, ACS)
16/11/2004 : credit card charged
28/12/2004 : received request for meds/PCC
29/12/2004 : meds booked, PCC requested
13/01/2005 : PCC received
16/01/2005 : meds taken
24/02/2005 : received request for bond
So they're certainly not wasting time, little more than 3 months so far!
03/11/2004 : applied (skilled independent offshore, ACS)
16/11/2004 : credit card charged
28/12/2004 : received request for meds/PCC
29/12/2004 : meds booked, PCC requested
13/01/2005 : PCC received
16/01/2005 : meds taken
24/02/2005 : received request for bond
So they're certainly not wasting time, little more than 3 months so far!
Do you mind me asking how long the ACS took over your application? You said credit card charged 16/11, but when did you hear back from ACS?
Also, did you have a degree in your chosen line of work?
Thanks for any info...
Gav
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Feb 25th 2005, 1:37 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Didn't think last message registered... Sorry.
Feb 25th 2005, 2:18 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Gav,
My application went into the ACS in the last week of September 2004 and we got the reply in the first week of December.
My degree is maths (can't remember if this is relatred or not!)
Everything about this takes so long!
All the best,
Mark
My application went into the ACS in the last week of September 2004 and we got the reply in the first week of December.
My degree is maths (can't remember if this is relatred or not!)
Everything about this takes so long!
All the best,
Mark
Feb 25th 2005, 2:30 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Originally Posted by Markk
Gav,
My application went into the ACS in the last week of September 2004 and we got the reply in the first week of December.
My degree is maths (can't remember if this is relatred or not!)
Everything about this takes so long!
All the best,
Mark
My application went into the ACS in the last week of September 2004 and we got the reply in the first week of December.
My degree is maths (can't remember if this is relatred or not!)
Everything about this takes so long!
All the best,
Mark
I had anticipated 8 weeks, but was a little surprised with CtlAltDel swift application timeline...
Gav
Feb 25th 2005, 2:32 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Well done, should be a matter of time from now on before you can move over to Oz..
Cheers
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Feb 25th 2005, 2:35 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Gav,
Yes I know, some people seem to get processed very quickly and others don't!
When we first started the application process last year we thought that the ACS bit would be the most difficult bit, little did we know!!
Mark
Yes I know, some people seem to get processed very quickly and others don't!
When we first started the application process last year we thought that the ACS bit would be the most difficult bit, little did we know!!
Mark
Feb 25th 2005, 2:50 pm
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Re: $100K bond question
Originally Posted by Markk
Gav,
Yes I know, some people seem to get processed very quickly and others don't!
When we first started the application process last year we thought that the ACS bit would be the most difficult bit, little did we know!!
Mark
Yes I know, some people seem to get processed very quickly and others don't!
When we first started the application process last year we thought that the ACS bit would be the most difficult bit, little did we know!!
Mark
Keep the old chin up mate! We're only 2 months in and already I feel impatient, so God knows how you guys must feel!!!
All the very best with everything, It'll be worth the wait!
Gav