AUGUST 2007 Applicants
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this makes no sense as surely these are not their real names lol
My last name begins with S and i had acknowledgement 4th jan . Think it depends what visa youve applied for, what profession where your going and ultimately whose desk you land on![Sunglasses](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/sunglasses.gif)
(ive tried looking for patterns and there dont appear to be any lol) as posted before the DIAC stated all august applicant will try to be acknowledged before 15th feb, so dont worry and even then you could go straight to visa grant!!
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(ive tried looking for patterns and there dont appear to be any lol) as posted before the DIAC stated all august applicant will try to be acknowledged before 15th feb, so dont worry and even then you could go straight to visa grant!!
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YvonnePaul - 136 MODL Painter & Decorator
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Madtanz - 136 MODL - Electrician
mo33 - 136MODL MH Nurse
Mottie - 134 STNI - Plumber
Minibelle - 136 - welfare worker
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Well, I didnt get a Case Officer this morning........................
Went straight to Visa Approval!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm flabbergasted, absolutely stunned. I have so much to do.
Best of luck you guys, they seem to be plowing through them now.
Went straight to Visa Approval!!!!!!!!!!!
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I'm flabbergasted, absolutely stunned. I have so much to do.
Best of luck you guys, they seem to be plowing through them now.
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go and celebrate !!!
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Congratulations and enjoy your new life
Get out the champagne and celebrate.The visas seem to be starting now for us augustees at last!!
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excellent news ![Thumbs Up](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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good luck with the big move!!!!!
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gives us hope too
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good luck with the big move!!!!!
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496 is Skilled Designated Area Sponsored, so we're sponsored by a first cousin, going on my skills, and we have to stay in Vicotira for 2 years ( but we planned on staying there anyway ), also its a temporary visa, so we have to do all this again in 2 years to get it converted to Perm. But who cares, at least we'll be there.
I'm just fractionally too old to get the extra 5 points to qualify for perm visa.
Timeline is: Applied 3rd, Arrived at ASPC 6th Aug, Pre-Ack 9th Nov, Full ack 21st Jan, Visa 4th feb.
I'm just fractionally too old to get the extra 5 points to qualify for perm visa.
Timeline is: Applied 3rd, Arrived at ASPC 6th Aug, Pre-Ack 9th Nov, Full ack 21st Jan, Visa 4th feb.
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Mozzy - 136 MODL - Fitter/Electrician - Adelaide
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mo33 - 136MODL MH Nurse
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Wow - CynOpt - that's great news. I'm going on the same visa - our timeline is - application arrived Adelaide 29.08.07 - received full ack 24.01.08 - you must have sent your meds and pcc with your application ??
We too are going to Victoria - Melbourne.
Do you know if we can buy a house on that visa - I'm a little confused about that !
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We too are going to Victoria - Melbourne.
Do you know if we can buy a house on that visa - I'm a little confused about that !
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That is excellent news - enjoy your new life in Australia!
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Have a fab day!!
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Good luck to those still waiting.
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