i just seconded an honest question if theres a maximum time a CO can hold a case (i still believe this is a valid query).

looking at moneypenny20's post (based on her profile's post history), her FIRST POST for today was quoting me not to ask same question over again, not knowing that the thread was only moved from elsewhere. maybe this is just her way of telling other people who's the boss. a power trippin mod.

Thought I had left school 15 years ago

There may be a cane.......we better be quiet!

i dig deeper, she came to au around 2004 under spouse visa, age late 40s, has a habit of being cynical to many topics as moderator... btw she also ask silly questions when she was a newbie. okie thats enough.

now im looking for some answer related to my original question, ill get back if i find answer. for now im outa this thread... its getting out of the topic...

Naughty boy!!! (or girl).
Yeah I would be keen to know also if there is a certain length of time a CO can be allocated ones file. I am outta here too.

We (mods) work hard as volunteers on the house keeping of the site for the benefit of all. With thousands of threads its easy to loose track, or heavens forbid, to make an error from time to time, so don't take it personally.

Yes I apperciate you work very hard and offer some really good advice.
This is not really the first I have been at the end of moneypenny20's "not so nice" replies but I will try not to take it so personally in future.
It can be quite frustrating being told off in the manner she uses, especially when you express an opinion and SHE doesn't like it, or ask a question SHE doesn't think is relevant.....but hey her answer to that is to CLOSE the thread.....oh the power

i myself is a moderator of another forum (not migration related) and i know how it goes... its not hard to say sorry if a mistake has been made (clearly she wasnt aware that our post was just merge). must draw a line between being moderator and expressing self opinion, he attack was personal, browse back to my immediate reply on her post.. the bold one was foul (specially her "your god" words), even a moderator should follow rules.

you decide what happen to this thread.

Glasses required I think It's a handbag

Thanks to Dorothy for reply.
I would also request other members of the forum to give their views on the basis of their experience in this regards.

(sahajpal)

From the day Emp verifcation to VISA takes ( ***for me*** ) 18 days around

All the best

Thanks for reply and hearty congrats for visa grant.

(sahajpal)

thanks to all who shares their timelines... nobody can really tell how long before a decision will be given but somehow you'll get an idea if you see others timeline. send a PLE if you feels you fall into the crack. having no agent in this process, we have to monitor and followup on our own. btw, got related answer on this older thread http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=609772 , at least other members (and mods) reply on the best of their knowledge and not try to be cynical about things.

Right can we please stop the bitchy and personal remarks. If anyone wishes to complain about a moderator or their actions, take it up with Admoin (Sue)

If people want to chat about life in Australia, go to the main Australia forum. If you want to chat about general topics, including the stress of Immigration, please use the Barbie, the Lounge, or The Take It Outside forum.

If you want to ask questions about Immigration, Visas or citizenship,this is the correct forum in which to do so. However it is NOT a timeline forum, nor is it a forum in which the eternal question of "HOW LONG WILL xxxxxx TAKE?" can be answered.

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