joeyb

Hiya Utopia

My Husband was assessed with TRA and they seem to be pretty quick. Fingers crossed for you and don't worry we are all waiting so you are not on your own.
Whereabouts are you heading in Oz?

Jo

john_w

139 acknowledged today ...oh my god, quoting 4/5 months until C.O. assigned. Can I book meds/ PC now I have case number?

icequeen1

Actually I get tempted to book my meds/PC and I even didn't send my application yet! *lol*

Well John as you already have a case number, I think if I was you I would do it... but ermmm, would be good to mention that I am a sort of lunatic *lol*

good luck no matter what you decide mate

cheers,
Marina

lisa and greg

Hi

We are getting the last few papers certified today and sending them off too our agent - hopefully the application will be lodged with DIMIA within the next few weeks.

Good luck to everyone

Weasy

Tell me about it Melty. Haven't even heard from Vetassess yet and I'm thinking about when to book them.. Think this is all bringing out the lunatic in me too - lol

Lou
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Seacaptain

I am even dreaming about filling in applications now!

Yesterday I spent the majority of the day doing my family tree. I became obsessed with making it very neat, and easy to follow (as if a family tree isn't easy to follow). I even put tiny little pink stars next to the names. In my head I was thinking, if they think I have paid heaps of attention to a 'family tree' they will see that we are serious about applying for a visa!

Now whats that all about??

lisa and greg

I know what your mean Seacaptain, I spent a little bit of time doing my family tree - never did any little pink stars though, but did make everyone colour co-ordinated. And like you in the back of my mind was "DIMIA will see the amount of effort put into this........" Blue Peter eat your heart out

icequeen1

*lol* I think we are all overdoing in a way, but what the heck... everything for the visa *lol*

I think to myself, relax and take it as it comes... one thing at the time..... yeah right, easy said then done, eh? *lol*

good luck guys!

cheers,
Marina

utopia

Hi Jo

We have a relative sponsoring us from Adelaide but hoping to live in Sydney if we get application in on time!

Its been about 8 weeks and still no sign of TRA result :-(

I must admit I am panicking abit...hopefully I am getting stressed out about nothing, but I really can't help it!

Where are you headed to in Aus?

It would be good to meet up with fellow Expats once out in Aus, it'll make the transition easier, to have things in common with new friends!

:-)

VanessaB

Hi John

How long did it take for them to acknowledge your visa and who has said it will be that long (if you don't mind me asking our is being sent this week by agent)

Thanks
Vanessa

joeyb

Hi Utopia

I'm sure you will here soon from TRA. What trade are you being assessed for?
Did you use an agent? Ours advised us when we first sent our papers to TRA that it could take about 2 months.

We are heading to Brisbane so it may be difficult to meet up in Oz but a meet up in this country, for us last 139ers, later in the year may be a good idea.

Jo

john_w

Hi V.
I posted the paperwork on Friday 24 March through Interparcel, tracked it on line until it was recieved in Adelaide on Mon 27 March. I recieved the acknowledgement email on April 4. containing the case ref. number and quoting the processing times.

Tony Po

I have just instructed my Agent to send my visa application today, so fingers crossed it'll be there next week.
What ever you do make sure you send your docs registered post if you're using the Royal Mail. I asked someone to send my last certified doc registered but the girl behind the counter actually sent it recorded delivery. Basically the docs haven't arrived and probably never will. Royal Mail can't track it, don't care and more or less said 'look at my face... Bothered???'
I'm going to send this certified copy of my new passport on next week, just want to get the visa lodged soon as.

Good luck to everyone

PS. Do you reckon our visas will be worth a lot of money in the future as they're gunna be limited editions?

joeyb

PS. Do you reckon our visas will be worth a lot of money in the future as they're gunna be limited editions?[/QUOTE]

Nice one, Tony Po.

Glad you could join the last of the 139ers. Keep us informed of how your application is going.
Where are you heading in Oz? and when do you hope to be there?

Cheers

Jo

utopia

Hi Jo,

Yes, I def fancy a meet up... I'm currently in London, so anyone with any ideas on where, when for the meet is much welcomed.

Jo we are using Glen Newton.... he is fantastic... highly recommended. But he has no control on time frame...lol

I need to be patient... oh by the way my Husband is in IT so TRA is to assess his skills.

Cheers for replying by the way... :-)


C x