Originally Posted by cookiestar

Congratulations Vanaxel.

So, has the new CSL list affected anyone of the Jan applicants? Thankfully we're still on the list, so hopefully the wait won't be too long

Originally Posted by blueeyes1

Hiya
Lovely to hear from you!! Thats a real bummer about your uni, hopefully the ANMC wont take long - mine took about 5-6 weeks.
Yeah I applied for the visa online then e-mailed all my docs within a few weeks to them, mainly because when I applied there was a problem with my password request (which it requests from you after you've sent your app)

I had it all wrong about the medicals - we got all excited when we saw the request for us to complete them! However after getting some much needed advice - from cookiestar and Pollyanna - they told me not to go for these yet until CO is allocated and requests you to go for them, as you have a year from your medical date to get your visa verified. Apparently the request for you to get your medicals done is on everyones application - they just put it there until your CO is allocated. So thats been put on hold for now!

I know what you mean about the wait - we are also hoping to be out there late summer/ early autumn (our time) but i have no idea how long its going to take - just hoping the CSL/MODL and Low risk country holds some weight - and thats why we scanned and emailed everything!!

What sort of nursing do you do?? Im in theatres. My friend is already in Brisbane and she's in the same field as me so Ive already put the feelers out for her hospital (Adult Mater - Private Hospital). However I attended the Oz Excel in London a few months ago and spoke to the Mater representative there - she took my details and they email me upcoming jobs every couple of weeks or so - and to my surprise, they mailed me the other day with my absolute perfect job - it was too good to ignore so i applied for it! I included a cover letter explaining my situation and that i was hoping to be out in the next 6-9 months - the closing date is tomorrow so fingers crossed... I just thought whats there to lose?! They may not consider me yet but theres no harm in trying!!

So where abouts in the Uk are you from?? And have you any particular area in mind when you get to Brisses??

Sorry for the long mail - was very excited to see someone in exact same position as me!

Originally Posted by VanAxel

Thanks Safaet! Keeping my fingers crossed.. the last hurdle! Good Luck to everyone too!! : ))

Originally Posted by sarahhartopp

Hey Blueeyes

Just checking in on you and making sure you havny slipped into a coma whilst waiting for a Case Officer !!!!!!!
have you got one yet or is that a silly question?
although it was bad news for a lot of people today out the critical list and peoples professions being taken off it was a big relief for me (and you i bet) i no what i would have done if they had taken nursing off !!! i would have cried and cried a bit more and then probably consumed so sort of wine to knumb the pain and then i would have killed somebody !!!
anyway thankfully that hasnt happened and wont, still we dont no how long still do we, hopefully i will get a case officer by may (and you if you havnt already) but then how long do we wait, think i will get my meds and pcc done at the end of may begining of june just so i know they are done and will speed up things when they ask for them !!!!!!!

its only been a month since i lodged online but im sick of waiting already and am driving myself demented !!!!

Originally Posted by blueeyes1

Hiya sarahhartopp

Sorry for delay - haven't been on here for a while as I am getting thoroughly peeved at how long its all taking - I have no good news to tell anyone!

No word at all yet about a case officer for me, but if most of the posts on here are to be believed thats probably for the best as they usually contact you if there's an issue with your documentation.. so if I (hopefully) dont hear anything by the end of May then I like you will get my meds and pcc's done in early June I think, then more waiting Whilst going slowly insane!!

Mind you, like you say it could be a lot worse - those poor people out there who have been removed from the CSL - we are v lucky girl! Im starting to drive all my mates and family slowly round the bend with the constant chat about emigrating aswell - its terrible isnt it??

When this is all over we should celebrate and share a glass or two of very chilled chardonnay somewhere on the south east coast region of Brisbane! I cant wait for that acceptance day - Woo Hoo

Originally Posted by sarahhartopp

OOOH i can see it now, sitting outside with the sun beating down our faces with a cold glass of chardonnay in hand watching the world go by and thinking about those months of waiting that we went through ! it will all be worth it but when, when will that day happen.

i too try not go on this site too often as it gets me down all i want is some kind of time line, i really hope ill be out there before xmas, not only am i driving my freinds and family demented about all this im driving myself !!! i would very much like to fast forward to June and see if any progress has been made. I do go on the immigration site every other day to check my status which always sayes processing commenced and every time i log on i get excited as what if !!! what if the status has changed !!!!!
Id probably faint

Originally Posted by Safaet

Latest Revision of January Applicants: We are now 37

1. Safaet - 176- state sponsored - HR - CO: 2nd March
2. adeelak - 175 - MODL - CSL - HR country
3. cookiestar - 175 - MODL & CSL - LR Country
4. Seles83 - 176- family sponsored - MODL & CSL - HR Country
5. missa - MODL & CSL
6. Tubbs2Oz - 175 MODL (CSL)
7. blueeyes1 - GSM 175 CSL and MODL LR Country
8. SamW - 175 - MODL
9. scrudu - 175 MODL/CSL
10. robin.merill - 175 - CSL
11. Wizard of Oz - 176- family sponsored
12. mscrashed - 175 - CSL - HR Country
13. cmoore4 - 175 - MODL
14. mrsgreenstar76 - 475
15. sambo76 - 886
16. missmileyselina -857- Visa Approved
17. chappers1 - 175 MODL
18. nickynush - 176- state sponsored- CO Assigned on Feb 09
19. Safin - 175 lodged - 176 sponsorship approved 25.2.9 - Pre grant letter; 10th March
20. trotterclan - 176 - State sponsored
21. VanAxel - 176 - State sponsored - CSL - CO - 16 March
22. TracyAnne - 857 - Visa Approved
23. deepshuk - 176- state sponsored - CO assigned 11Feb
24. nararara - 176- family sponsored
25. Helsch - 176- state sponsored
26. swigski - 120 - Labour agreement- Visa Approved
27. Wanglo - 175 - CSL - MODL - HR.
28. stiletta - 176 - state sponsored - CO - 3rd march
29. Ben&Steph2009 - 175 - CSL - LR
30. Reevezie - 175 - CSL - LR
31. reehan - 175
32. ramlmmjem - 457 - CO Assigned on 4th Feb
33. deepstar - 175 - CSL
34. jamesanding - 175
35. Griffangus - 175 - MODL/ CSL
36. lovelyshine - 176 - Family Sponsored
37. _ada_ - 176 - Family Sponsored

Warm Welcome ada!! Good Luck to Everyone.............

Originally Posted by cookiestar

This glass of Chardonnay in the sunshine sounds very tempting - I may have to butt in and invite myself along . Sept/Oct is our target timescale too (fingers crossed we get our house sold).