AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Oct 10th 2007, 11:46 am
#241
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Well, sounds like things are moving again for late July applicants receiving acknowlegements today-Let's hope its not too long before its our turn!
Oct 10th 2007, 12:48 pm
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Oct 10th 2007, 9:06 pm
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
So now that things seems to be moving again, albeit slowly, do any other August applicants have a rough "moving" date in mind? I presonally think that we might still be here this time next year! 
I really would like to be away loooonnnngggg before that but I cannot allow myself to think anything will happen any sooner.
What are others thinking??
Looking forward to hearing from some positive thinking people!!
Yx
I really would like to be away loooonnnngggg before that but I cannot allow myself to think anything will happen any sooner.What are others thinking??
Looking forward to hearing from some positive thinking people!!
Yx
Oct 10th 2007, 10:10 pm
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
So now that things seems to be moving again, albeit slowly, do any other August applicants have a rough "moving" date in mind? I presonally think that we might still be here this time next year! I really would like to be away loooonnnngggg before that but I cannot allow myself to think anything will happen any sooner.
What are others thinking??
Looking forward to hearing from some positive thinking people!!
Yx
I really would like to be away loooonnnngggg before that but I cannot allow myself to think anything will happen any sooner.What are others thinking??
Looking forward to hearing from some positive thinking people!!
Yx
!kath x
Oct 11th 2007, 7:32 am
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
So now that things seems to be moving again, albeit slowly, do any other August applicants have a rough "moving" date in mind? I presonally think that we might still be here this time next year! I really would like to be away loooonnnngggg before that but I cannot allow myself to think anything will happen any sooner.
What are others thinking??
Looking forward to hearing from some positive thinking people!!
Yx
I really would like to be away loooonnnngggg before that but I cannot allow myself to think anything will happen any sooner.What are others thinking??
Looking forward to hearing from some positive thinking people!!
Yx
Oct 11th 2007, 8:27 am
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
We were aiming for June/July 2008, Not looking likely now 
Hopefully have File Number for Xmas, CO By April so touch and go now!, those 30,000 applications is going to have a big impact on our timeline folks
Hopefully have File Number for Xmas, CO By April so touch and go now!, those 30,000 applications is going to have a big impact on our timeline folks
Oct 11th 2007, 9:06 am
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
[QUOTE=lolylew;5408760]yes they seem to be moving but they only received pre-acks, not full acks unfortunately. i'm 25th july, not heard anything yet - but now hoping soon [/QU
I am Aug 29 applicant. It looks like the speed of issuing pre-acknowledgement/full acknowledgement may be even slower for Aug applicants because of even bigger pile of application in this month.
Like other fellow members, I expect to receive full acknowledgement around Christmas/first month of new year, and CO allocation around Aug/Sept. Does it make any difference if acknowledgment letter is issued later than six months of STNI sponsorship ? This is because one has to report file reference number to state SMP for sponsorship verfication with DIAC. Would appreciate your comment on this rough idea.
[/QUI am Aug 29 applicant. It looks like the speed of issuing pre-acknowledgement/full acknowledgement may be even slower for Aug applicants because of even bigger pile of application in this month.
Like other fellow members, I expect to receive full acknowledgement around Christmas/first month of new year, and CO allocation around Aug/Sept. Does it make any difference if acknowledgment letter is issued later than six months of STNI sponsorship ? This is because one has to report file reference number to state SMP for sponsorship verfication with DIAC. Would appreciate your comment on this rough idea.
Oct 11th 2007, 9:17 am
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
[QUOTE=tintin7;5412099]
update
one of our julyees went straight to full ack today
hope its a sign of things to come
good luck augustees - hopefully they'll start pre-acking you soon, looks like theyre nearer the last week or two of julyees! (although i'm still waiting - but not for long i hope)
lisa
yes they seem to be moving but they only received pre-acks, not full acks unfortunately. i'm 25th july, not heard anything yet - but now hoping soon [/QU
I am Aug 29 applicant. It looks like the speed of issuing pre-acknowledgement/full acknowledgement may be even slower for Aug applicants because of even bigger pile of application in this month.
Like other fellow members, I expect to receive full acknowledgement around Christmas/first month of new year, and CO allocation around Aug/Sept. Does it make any difference if acknowledgment letter is issued later than six months of STNI sponsorship ? This is because one has to report file reference number to state SMP for sponsorship verfication with DIAC. Would appreciate your comment on this rough idea.
[/QUI am Aug 29 applicant. It looks like the speed of issuing pre-acknowledgement/full acknowledgement may be even slower for Aug applicants because of even bigger pile of application in this month.
Like other fellow members, I expect to receive full acknowledgement around Christmas/first month of new year, and CO allocation around Aug/Sept. Does it make any difference if acknowledgment letter is issued later than six months of STNI sponsorship ? This is because one has to report file reference number to state SMP for sponsorship verfication with DIAC. Would appreciate your comment on this rough idea.
update
one of our julyees went straight to full ack today
hope its a sign of things to come
good luck augustees - hopefully they'll start pre-acking you soon, looks like theyre nearer the last week or two of julyees! (although i'm still waiting - but not for long i hope
)lisa
Oct 11th 2007, 9:34 am
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
Hi
We're hoping to move out to Oz next July/August 08 if all goes well, due to study and work commitments but would like to have the visa in our hands as soon as possible , maybe March???? who knows!
We're hoping to move out to Oz next July/August 08 if all goes well, due to study and work commitments but would like to have the visa in our hands as soon as possible , maybe March???? who knows!
Oct 11th 2007, 9:39 am
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
We should get our Police checks back over the next few days (post strike permitting), Could have been a waste of £20.00 now!
Oct 11th 2007, 5:23 pm
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
is this right........someone on july thread posted it
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Department of Immigration – Processing Delays
We have recently received a number of queries from clients regarding the status of their visa applications with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
We advise that DIAC are currently experiencing delays in all areas of processing of applications and they are now estimating that the processing time will take a minimum of 12 months.
We advise that Migration Agents/Consultants have no control over the internal processes of DIAC. Migration Agents/Consultants can only ensure that all required information and documentation is correct , lodged with DIAC in a timely manner and ensure that any information received from DIAC is passed on to clients. We note that we cannot do anything to speed up the time that it takes for an application to be issued to a Case Officer, nor can we request that DIAC Case Officers speed up their processing times.
Please be assured that we will let you know as soon as we receive any information from DIAC about your application.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Department of Immigration – Processing Delays
We have recently received a number of queries from clients regarding the status of their visa applications with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
We advise that DIAC are currently experiencing delays in all areas of processing of applications and they are now estimating that the processing time will take a minimum of 12 months.
We advise that Migration Agents/Consultants have no control over the internal processes of DIAC. Migration Agents/Consultants can only ensure that all required information and documentation is correct , lodged with DIAC in a timely manner and ensure that any information received from DIAC is passed on to clients. We note that we cannot do anything to speed up the time that it takes for an application to be issued to a Case Officer, nor can we request that DIAC Case Officers speed up their processing times.
Please be assured that we will let you know as soon as we receive any information from DIAC about your application.
Oct 11th 2007, 5:38 pm
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
is this right........someone on july thread posted it
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Department of Immigration – Processing Delays
We have recently received a number of queries from clients regarding the status of their visa applications with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
We advise that DIAC are currently experiencing delays in all areas of processing of applications and they are now estimating that the processing time will take a minimum of 12 months.
We advise that Migration Agents/Consultants have no control over the internal processes of DIAC. Migration Agents/Consultants can only ensure that all required information and documentation is correct , lodged with DIAC in a timely manner and ensure that any information received from DIAC is passed on to clients. We note that we cannot do anything to speed up the time that it takes for an application to be issued to a Case Officer, nor can we request that DIAC Case Officers speed up their processing times.
Please be assured that we will let you know as soon as we receive any information from DIAC about your application.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Department of Immigration – Processing Delays
We have recently received a number of queries from clients regarding the status of their visa applications with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
We advise that DIAC are currently experiencing delays in all areas of processing of applications and they are now estimating that the processing time will take a minimum of 12 months.
We advise that Migration Agents/Consultants have no control over the internal processes of DIAC. Migration Agents/Consultants can only ensure that all required information and documentation is correct , lodged with DIAC in a timely manner and ensure that any information received from DIAC is passed on to clients. We note that we cannot do anything to speed up the time that it takes for an application to be issued to a Case Officer, nor can we request that DIAC Case Officers speed up their processing times.
Please be assured that we will let you know as soon as we receive any information from DIAC about your application.
Oct 11th 2007, 6:29 pm
#253
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
just had this from welshtony...............
There is an "official" processing time that says Immigration are currently processing offshore cases lodged in December 2006. UK applications get processed in a parallell universe to applicants from other parts of the world and applications lodged in June 07 are currently being processed - so if you do your medicals and police clearances ( medicals within 2 months of applying as they are taking about 2 months to clear through LCU) , assuming no assurance of support and/or investment is required, your application could take as little as 4 to 5 months. so 12 months is right at the pessimistic end of the spectrum but your agent is trying to cut down on clients chasing progress reports so I can't blame them for quoting you up to 12 months.
Regards
Tony Coates
MARN 0635896
There is an "official" processing time that says Immigration are currently processing offshore cases lodged in December 2006. UK applications get processed in a parallell universe to applicants from other parts of the world and applications lodged in June 07 are currently being processed - so if you do your medicals and police clearances ( medicals within 2 months of applying as they are taking about 2 months to clear through LCU) , assuming no assurance of support and/or investment is required, your application could take as little as 4 to 5 months. so 12 months is right at the pessimistic end of the spectrum but your agent is trying to cut down on clients chasing progress reports so I can't blame them for quoting you up to 12 months.
Regards
Tony Coates
MARN 0635896
Oct 11th 2007, 6:39 pm
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Re: AUGUST 2007 Applicants
just had this from welshtony...............
There is an "official" processing time that says Immigration are currently processing offshore cases lodged in December 2006. UK applications get processed in a parallell universe to applicants from other parts of the world and applications lodged in June 07 are currently being processed - so if you do your medicals and police clearances ( medicals within 2 months of applying as they are taking about 2 months to clear through LCU) , assuming no assurance of support and/or investment is required, your application could take as little as 4 to 5 months. so 12 months is right at the pessimistic end of the spectrum but your agent is trying to cut down on clients chasing progress reports so I can't blame them for quoting you up to 12 months.
Regards
Tony Coates
MARN 0635896
There is an "official" processing time that says Immigration are currently processing offshore cases lodged in December 2006. UK applications get processed in a parallell universe to applicants from other parts of the world and applications lodged in June 07 are currently being processed - so if you do your medicals and police clearances ( medicals within 2 months of applying as they are taking about 2 months to clear through LCU) , assuming no assurance of support and/or investment is required, your application could take as little as 4 to 5 months. so 12 months is right at the pessimistic end of the spectrum but your agent is trying to cut down on clients chasing progress reports so I can't blame them for quoting you up to 12 months.
Regards
Tony Coates
MARN 0635896
Lau x