Feb 06 Visa Applications
Feb 4th 2006, 7:25 am
#31
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by coolie
.............I'll drink to that.............Where are you sitting your test?
Feb 4th 2006, 7:30 am
#32
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Where are you sitting your test?
I have not had confirmation yet, but they have taken my money. Also I forgot to put my passprt number on the application form, so they emailed me asking for it two days after I sent it.
So I presume the 11th is going to be ok. Their next date is the 25th which I can't do as I'm on holiday.........
Feb 4th 2006, 7:38 am
#33
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by coolie
I'm sitting it in London. Russell Square.
I have not had confirmation yet, but they have taken my money. Also I forgot to put my passprt number on the application form, so they emailed me asking for it two days after I sent it.
So I presume the 11th is going to be ok. Their next date is the 25th which I can't do as I'm on holiday.........
I have not had confirmation yet, but they have taken my money. Also I forgot to put my passprt number on the application form, so they emailed me asking for it two days after I sent it.
So I presume the 11th is going to be ok. Their next date is the 25th which I can't do as I'm on holiday.........
Is that the SOAS place?
Feb 4th 2006, 4:51 pm
#34
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Is that the SOAS place?
I got the confirmation through today. It says the location is on another campus closer to Kings Cross. In the confirmation they said I'll be doing the academic test, even though I booked the general test. What do you think the chances are of changing it? I know your hubby had a tough time with it!
Feb 4th 2006, 4:57 pm
#35
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by coolie
Yes it is.
I got the confirmation through today. It says the location is on another campus closer to Kings Cross. In the confirmation they said I'll be doing the academic test, even though I booked the general test. What do you think the chances are of changing it? I know your hubby had a tough time with it!
I got the confirmation through today. It says the location is on another campus closer to Kings Cross. In the confirmation they said I'll be doing the academic test, even though I booked the general test. What do you think the chances are of changing it? I know your hubby had a tough time with it!
Thats where hubby is booked too.
I would email them straight away now and rectify it and then follow it up with a phone call Monday.
We posted his application off today and they will get it Monday. They still have spaces for that day so hes not too worried.
My hubby had a dreadful time, I felt so sorry for him. We had found out Mum had terminal cancer with weeks to live on Friday 11th Nov. My husband was very close to my Mum.
I saw him on the Sat morning before he left, carefully packing his pencils and erasers, you should have seen his face, totally devastated. Yet he still sat that test.
The listening bit is hard they say as they play the tape and the people do speak quite quickly.
But he said he knows what to expect now and Im searching the online book store to try and get some decent material. We bought some from the IELTS site, but we need more.
After all, spending a bit on a book, if it ups his score has got to be worth it.
Feb 4th 2006, 5:24 pm
#36
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Hi guys,
I am feeling really down today. I did a search on the internet for fibrous plasterers (hubby) and a migration place came up and in their description of a fibrous plasterer is things my hubby doesn't do. So now I just feel that the TRA are going to come back and say no!
PP, I'm sure your hubby will fly the test. He was under an enormous amount of stress when he took the test. I think any one of us would have done badly in the test.
Janine
I am feeling really down today. I did a search on the internet for fibrous plasterers (hubby) and a migration place came up and in their description of a fibrous plasterer is things my hubby doesn't do. So now I just feel that the TRA are going to come back and say no!
PP, I'm sure your hubby will fly the test. He was under an enormous amount of stress when he took the test. I think any one of us would have done badly in the test.
Janine
Feb 4th 2006, 7:41 pm
#37
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by KevinJanine
Hi guys,
I am feeling really down today. I did a search on the internet for fibrous plasterers (hubby) and a migration place came up and in their description of a fibrous plasterer is things my hubby doesn't do. So now I just feel that the TRA are going to come back and say no!
PP, I'm sure your hubby will fly the test. He was under an enormous amount of stress when he took the test. I think any one of us would have done badly in the test.
Janine
I am feeling really down today. I did a search on the internet for fibrous plasterers (hubby) and a migration place came up and in their description of a fibrous plasterer is things my hubby doesn't do. So now I just feel that the TRA are going to come back and say no!
PP, I'm sure your hubby will fly the test. He was under an enormous amount of stress when he took the test. I think any one of us would have done badly in the test.
Janine
Janine, wait to see what the TRA come back with. You can always reapply.
If you havent used an agent, I would recommend Glen Newton - see in my signature for his link.
Worth the money, our case wasnt straightforward and had the potential to go very wrong and Glen got us through.
I have just bought Hubby an IELTS book with tapes, it was 16 pounds and we should get it next week.
Its ironic, on the Cambridge site, it says if you get over a 5.5, you should go for Academic level.
Hubby got a 6.0 band score, yet its not enough for 20 points.
Anyway, he will work through the general training and academic and see how it goes.
Let me know how your TRA goes and as I said, contact Glen if you dont have an agent and the result isnt what you had hoped.
Good luck
Samantha
Feb 4th 2006, 7:47 pm
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Thats where hubby is booked too.
I would email them straight away now and rectify it and then follow it up with a phone call Monday.
We posted his application off today and they will get it Monday. They still have spaces for that day so hes not too worried.
My hubby had a dreadful time, I felt so sorry for him. We had found out Mum had terminal cancer with weeks to live on Friday 11th Nov. My husband was very close to my Mum.
I saw him on the Sat morning before he left, carefully packing his pencils and erasers, you should have seen his face, totally devastated. Yet he still sat that test.
The listening bit is hard they say as they play the tape and the people do speak quite quickly.
But he said he knows what to expect now and Im searching the online book store to try and get some decent material. We bought some from the IELTS site, but we need more.
After all, spending a bit on a book, if it ups his score has got to be worth it.
I would email them straight away now and rectify it and then follow it up with a phone call Monday.
We posted his application off today and they will get it Monday. They still have spaces for that day so hes not too worried.
My hubby had a dreadful time, I felt so sorry for him. We had found out Mum had terminal cancer with weeks to live on Friday 11th Nov. My husband was very close to my Mum.
I saw him on the Sat morning before he left, carefully packing his pencils and erasers, you should have seen his face, totally devastated. Yet he still sat that test.
The listening bit is hard they say as they play the tape and the people do speak quite quickly.
But he said he knows what to expect now and Im searching the online book store to try and get some decent material. We bought some from the IELTS site, but we need more.
After all, spending a bit on a book, if it ups his score has got to be worth it.
I'll email them now to sort it out
Check out the attachment. It might help.
PM me your hubby's details. We could hook up on the day?
Feb 4th 2006, 7:53 pm
#39
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by coolie
I've said it before, but I'll say it again.., I'm really sorry to hear about your mum. I hope things are getting a little easier.
I'll email them now to sort it out
Check out the attachment. It might help.
PM me your hubby's details. We could hook up on the day?
I'll email them now to sort it out
Check out the attachment. It might help.
PM me your hubby's details. We could hook up on the day?
Thanks for the link.
He said about catching up with you when I said you were at the same centre.
Im going off line in a min, but will pm you his details later
Makes all the difference if you have company.
Sam
Feb 4th 2006, 7:56 pm
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by Professional Princess
Thanks for the link.
He said about catching up with you when I said you were at the same centre.
Im going off line in a min, but will pm you his details later
Makes all the difference if you have company.
Sam
He said about catching up with you when I said you were at the same centre.
Im going off line in a min, but will pm you his details later
Makes all the difference if you have company.
Sam
I'm off now too.
Up early in the morning. Going to leicester to do a spot of scuba diving!
Chat soon
Feb 4th 2006, 11:43 pm
#41
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by coolie
I agree.
I'm off now too.
Up early in the morning. Going to leicester to do a spot of scuba diving!
Chat soon
I'm off now too.
Up early in the morning. Going to leicester to do a spot of scuba diving!
Chat soon
Coolie, will pm you hubbys details tomorrow.
He said it would be good to meet up before exam. Hes sat it there before and knows the layout.
Speak soon.
Feb 5th 2006, 9:57 am
#42
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by LauraandDes
Hi All,
Just thought I'd start a thread for all those applying for their visas this month. We have just sent ours off via DHL and can't wait to get out there.
We would ideally love to go to Brissie but will probably go to Melbourne instead as there is more IT work there.
Good luck to all those that are applying / waiting to hear.
L
Just thought I'd start a thread for all those applying for their visas this month. We have just sent ours off via DHL and can't wait to get out there.
We would ideally love to go to Brissie but will probably go to Melbourne instead as there is more IT work there.
Good luck to all those that are applying / waiting to hear.
L
Feb 7th 2006, 11:11 pm
#43
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by LauraandDes
Hi All,
Just thought I'd start a thread for all those applying for their visas this month. We have just sent ours off via DHL and can't wait to get out there.
We would ideally love to go to Brissie but will probably go to Melbourne instead as there is more IT work there.
Good luck to all those that are applying / waiting to hear.
L
Just thought I'd start a thread for all those applying for their visas this month. We have just sent ours off via DHL and can't wait to get out there.
We would ideally love to go to Brissie but will probably go to Melbourne instead as there is more IT work there.
Good luck to all those that are applying / waiting to hear.
L
Good luck everyone!
Feb 8th 2006, 8:27 am
#44
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Originally Posted by sunshine dreamer
We are applying this month too (thats me, hubby, 18month old toddler + 23 weeks pregnant!). Visa app is sitting ready to be posted. Got skills assessment back today.
Good luck everyone!
Good luck everyone!
So we will also be a February applicant woohoo.
Feb 15th 2006, 2:04 pm
#45
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Re: Feb 06 Visa Applications
Just thought I would help keep the thread alive!
Got our TRA back to day. It was positive!! Hooray!!
So we will definitely be a February applicant. Just got to get a couple of things together and then off it goes.
Good luck to everyone!!
Got our TRA back to day. It was positive!! Hooray!!
So we will definitely be a February applicant. Just got to get a couple of things together and then off it goes.
Good luck to everyone!!