how do you know when to apply?!
Nov 15th 2007, 12:32 pm
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how do you know when to apply?!
My OH and I are planning on moving to Oz late 2009. Looking at some other threads about timelines etc it seems that we could reasonably expect an online visa to be granted within about 3 months (straightforward independant visa).
So i'm wondering if we apply now in case it takes ages so we're all ready to go 2009 or if we leave it, apply say 6 months before we go and hope there's no problems? Thing is, if the visa got granted quickly then we couldn't really afford to do a validation trip and then come back here and move after another year or so. That would end up delaying our move as we'd have to save for a bit longer and put up with London longer!!
On another point I'm thinking if we had our visa then we'd be more inclined to save harder and get ready to move. We feel a bit in limbo at the moment coz it seems so far away and too early to be preparing.
any advice gratefully received!
Therese
So i'm wondering if we apply now in case it takes ages so we're all ready to go 2009 or if we leave it, apply say 6 months before we go and hope there's no problems? Thing is, if the visa got granted quickly then we couldn't really afford to do a validation trip and then come back here and move after another year or so. That would end up delaying our move as we'd have to save for a bit longer and put up with London longer!!
On another point I'm thinking if we had our visa then we'd be more inclined to save harder and get ready to move. We feel a bit in limbo at the moment coz it seems so far away and too early to be preparing.any advice gratefully received!
Therese
Nov 15th 2007, 12:39 pm
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Re: how do you know when to apply?!
My OH and I are planning on moving to Oz late 2009. Looking at some other threads about timelines etc it seems that we could reasonably expect an online visa to be granted within about 3 months (straightforward independant visa).
So i'm wondering if we apply now in case it takes ages so we're all ready to go 2009 or if we leave it, apply say 6 months before we go and hope there's no problems? Thing is, if the visa got granted quickly then we couldn't really afford to do a validation trip and then come back here and move after another year or so. That would end up delaying our move as we'd have to save for a bit longer and put up with London longer!! On another point I'm thinking if we had our visa then we'd be more inclined to save harder and get ready to move. We feel a bit in limbo at the moment coz it seems so far away and too early to be preparing.
any advice gratefully received!
Therese
So i'm wondering if we apply now in case it takes ages so we're all ready to go 2009 or if we leave it, apply say 6 months before we go and hope there's no problems? Thing is, if the visa got granted quickly then we couldn't really afford to do a validation trip and then come back here and move after another year or so. That would end up delaying our move as we'd have to save for a bit longer and put up with London longer!!
On another point I'm thinking if we had our visa then we'd be more inclined to save harder and get ready to move. We feel a bit in limbo at the moment coz it seems so far away and too early to be preparing.any advice gratefully received!
Therese
If you are going in 2009, you cant leave anything to chance unfortunately the difference in the time lines are extreme.....you should be looking at the various spreadsheets which give you time lines for the different visa cats and depending on which visa you are going on you will be able to judge...i would of course get any additional points needed...ie if you need to sit the IELTS english test then do it now...if you need tra do it now...anything that you can do now you must do....meds and pcc would be a huge advantage to upload at the same time as the application.....good luck
Nov 15th 2007, 12:57 pm
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Re: how do you know when to apply?!
Hi Therese
If you are going in 2009, you cant leave anything to chance unfortunately the difference in the time lines are extreme.....you should be looking at the various spreadsheets which give you time lines for the different visa cats and depending on which visa you are going on you will be able to judge...i would of course get any additional points needed...ie if you need to sit the IELTS english test then do it now...if you need tra do it now...anything that you can do now you must do....meds and pcc would be a huge advantage to upload at the same time as the application.....good luck
If you are going in 2009, you cant leave anything to chance unfortunately the difference in the time lines are extreme.....you should be looking at the various spreadsheets which give you time lines for the different visa cats and depending on which visa you are going on you will be able to judge...i would of course get any additional points needed...ie if you need to sit the IELTS english test then do it now...if you need tra do it now...anything that you can do now you must do....meds and pcc would be a huge advantage to upload at the same time as the application.....good luck
Nov 15th 2007, 1:01 pm
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Re: how do you know when to apply?!
Sorry might have written my reply incorrectly what i meant was that when they decide to apply..it is now of benefit to upload them at the same time.....
Nov 15th 2007, 1:01 pm
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Re: how do you know when to apply?!
The other fact is the visa rules change so you may not have enough points for the visa you want next year. Also if your not planning to leave until late 2009 then you need to make sure you will still qualify for citizenship if your going to go for it.
You could consider doing the PR 175 but instead of online you could do paper based which have not even been allocated for processing yet and there will be a backlog so maybe this is an option.
Scott.
You could consider doing the PR 175 but instead of online you could do paper based which have not even been allocated for processing yet and there will be a backlog so maybe this is an option.
Scott.
Nov 15th 2007, 1:04 pm
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Re: how do you know when to apply?!
hiya!
thanks for the reply! Where do I find the spreadsheets?!
I think we're a straightforward case, OH is an accountant with enough experience etc. No medical issues for either of us, no criminal records etc. and we make the points without needing to do English tests etc. I feel like maybe we were being a bit blase about getting the visa but perhaps we should be applying sooner than we think!
Therese
thanks for the reply! Where do I find the spreadsheets?!
I think we're a straightforward case, OH is an accountant with enough experience etc. No medical issues for either of us, no criminal records etc. and we make the points without needing to do English tests etc. I feel like maybe we were being a bit blase about getting the visa but perhaps we should be applying sooner than we think!
Therese
Nov 15th 2007, 1:57 pm
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Re: how do you know when to apply?!
So what you are saying is book your meds before you apply. I was going to wait till i was asked for them.
We are applying this week. Should I try and get meds booked today then.
I will also apply for police checks in Ireland, I need some for holland aswell but they are insisting on a letter from DIAC requesting them.
Is there anyway to get this letter before applying. Is there some page on the immi site that asks for it.
I could print that out then???
Nov 15th 2007, 2:13 pm
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Re: how do you know when to apply?!
So, say a straight forward application for 1 person was lodged, on a skilled 176 visa, how long roughly are you looking at it being approved? 12 months?
Nov 16th 2007, 12:25 am
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Re: how do you know when to apply?!
My OH and I are planning on moving to Oz late 2009. Looking at some other threads about timelines etc it seems that we could reasonably expect an online visa to be granted within about 3 months (straightforward independant visa).
So i'm wondering if we apply now in case it takes ages so we're all ready to go 2009 or if we leave it, apply say 6 months before we go and hope there's no problems? Thing is, if the visa got granted quickly then we couldn't really afford to do a validation trip and then come back here and move after another year or so. That would end up delaying our move as we'd have to save for a bit longer and put up with London longer!! On another point I'm thinking if we had our visa then we'd be more inclined to save harder and get ready to move. We feel a bit in limbo at the moment coz it seems so far away and too early to be preparing.
So i'm wondering if we apply now in case it takes ages so we're all ready to go 2009 or if we leave it, apply say 6 months before we go and hope there's no problems? Thing is, if the visa got granted quickly then we couldn't really afford to do a validation trip and then come back here and move after another year or so. That would end up delaying our move as we'd have to save for a bit longer and put up with London longer!!
On another point I'm thinking if we had our visa then we'd be more inclined to save harder and get ready to move. We feel a bit in limbo at the moment coz it seems so far away and too early to be preparing.It's really difficult to advise delaying your application as the rules (or your circumstances) can change anytime.
Nov 16th 2007, 12:30 am
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Re: how do you know when to apply?!
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Nov 16th 2007, 12:34 am
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Re: how do you know when to apply?!
as other posters have said it may be an idea to get your skills assesment done as that can take some time in itself. My TRA took me well over 6 months to get everything toghether for before sending that off which took another month to get a decision. even if you do that bit quicker there's no time limit and you've got what feels like the worst part out of the way
