Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
#377
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
pmsl.
#379
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
OMG!!!
We have a CASE OFFICER!!!!!
I checked our status before going to bed. No Change.
Two hours later, I woke to find an email from our case officer
requesting further information (ACS Approval letter)
He asked me to send the ACS Approval letter by return email ASAP.
I immediately went to my "Australia" folder on my computer desktop, attached the PDF file of the scanned document (I swear I had attached it 6 months ago) and emailed it to our CASE OFFICER.
Then logged in to check our status. File states
APPLICANT BEING PROCESSED FURTHER!!!!
I checked the 2nd page and only my information is marked MET
Checked email again...
CO replied that I might be receiving some good news shortly.......
Woke DH to tell him WE HAVE A CASE OFFICER!!!
Went back to bed but could NOT SLEEP!!!!
JUST CHECKED EMAIL NOW........
and
there's ANOTHER EMAIL from my CASE OFFICER!!!
In this email, he states I should check "The Browser"
Logged in to check status
APPLICANT APPROVED!!!!!
WOO HOO!!!!
WE HAVE OUR VISA!!!!!
We must enter country by 23 September, 2009 -
NO WORRIES!!!!
Flights Booked - CHECK! (Fly out 18 November, 2008)
Holiday Rental - CHECK! (Reservations Confirmed!)
Our House Rented - CHECK! (Received Deposit Yesterday!)
THANK GOD!!! It's all happening!!!
We have a CASE OFFICER!!!!!
I checked our status before going to bed. No Change.
Two hours later, I woke to find an email from our case officer
requesting further information (ACS Approval letter)
He asked me to send the ACS Approval letter by return email ASAP.
I immediately went to my "Australia" folder on my computer desktop, attached the PDF file of the scanned document (I swear I had attached it 6 months ago) and emailed it to our CASE OFFICER.
Then logged in to check our status. File states
APPLICANT BEING PROCESSED FURTHER!!!!
I checked the 2nd page and only my information is marked MET
Checked email again...
CO replied that I might be receiving some good news shortly.......
Woke DH to tell him WE HAVE A CASE OFFICER!!!
Went back to bed but could NOT SLEEP!!!!
JUST CHECKED EMAIL NOW........
and
there's ANOTHER EMAIL from my CASE OFFICER!!!
In this email, he states I should check "The Browser"
Logged in to check status
APPLICANT APPROVED!!!!!
WOO HOO!!!!
WE HAVE OUR VISA!!!!!
We must enter country by 23 September, 2009 -
NO WORRIES!!!!
Flights Booked - CHECK! (Fly out 18 November, 2008)
Holiday Rental - CHECK! (Reservations Confirmed!)
Our House Rented - CHECK! (Received Deposit Yesterday!)
THANK GOD!!! It's all happening!!!
#380
Forum Regular
Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Farnborough
Posts: 232
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Confess - you did do what we asked. You took a short trip down to Adelaide and got us sorted. Suppose that means we all owe you a beer! Did you go in disguise?
#381
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Oh yeah that was me. I couldnt leave you guys stranded. If you get stopped at customs, just do the strip search.... it was part of the deal lol. Not to worry though, I'm doing them all personally. Your hubbies can just check out the duty free.
#382
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Where's Mary - it's her last day at home before she goes to her holiday place - thought she'd be on here as it's her last chance.
I think Tiger wins the most OTT 'Ive got it' post award for the year! Ash won the most subdued.
#383
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Joined: Jan 2008
Location: Farnborough
Posts: 232
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
So what do I tell him to get? Any preference - may not be able to deliver it personally but assume if we ask the duty free ladies they could bring them round!
#384
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Hi everyone...got my visa today, now I have to leave the country to get the sticker in my passport, but have waited so long I have to renew the passport first. Anyone know how long that will take? I'd like to spend Christmas somewhere exotic and come back with that lovely pink sticker.
Caroline
p.s. WWWT you can't be that far behind as you got a CO shortly after me.
Caroline
p.s. WWWT you can't be that far behind as you got a CO shortly after me.
#385
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Joined: Oct 2007
Location: Southampton
Posts: 685
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Hi everyone...got my visa today, now I have to leave the country to get the sticker in my passport, but have waited so long I have to renew the passport first. Anyone know how long that will take? I'd like to spend Christmas somewhere exotic and come back with that lovely pink sticker.
Caroline
p.s. WWWT you can't be that far behind as you got a CO shortly after me.
Caroline
p.s. WWWT you can't be that far behind as you got a CO shortly after me.
#386
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
It was a wild and exciting night!
I think I managed to catch him while he was working on our VISAS and that's why things went so quickly. As I said, only my information had been changed to met, so he was probably surprised to receive my email. Generally, he probably doesn't receive replys so quickly with most applicants being asleep, I'd guess.
I think I managed to catch him while he was working on our VISAS and that's why things went so quickly. As I said, only my information had been changed to met, so he was probably surprised to receive my email. Generally, he probably doesn't receive replys so quickly with most applicants being asleep, I'd guess.
#387
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Hi everyone...got my visa today, now I have to leave the country to get the sticker in my passport, but have waited so long I have to renew the passport first. Anyone know how long that will take? I'd like to spend Christmas somewhere exotic and come back with that lovely pink sticker.
Caroline
p.s. WWWT you can't be that far behind as you got a CO shortly after me.
Caroline
p.s. WWWT you can't be that far behind as you got a CO shortly after me.
CONGRATULATIONS CAROLINE!!!
YOU HAVE YOUR VISA!!!!
#388
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
I thought it was an original "got my visa" post. But then again - most people get their CO one day and there VISA another OR no CO just VISA. I had a CO who contacted me. I just happened to answer him while he was working on my file. The timing was truly amazing!
#389
Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Hiya Nige, lucky, lucky customs is all I can say!!!
Where's Mary - it's her last day at home before she goes to her holiday place - thought she'd be on here as it's her last chance.
I think Tiger wins the most OTT 'Ive got it' post award for the year! Ash won the most subdued.
Where's Mary - it's her last day at home before she goes to her holiday place - thought she'd be on here as it's her last chance.
I think Tiger wins the most OTT 'Ive got it' post award for the year! Ash won the most subdued.
Hey, I had VERY UNUSUAL circumstances. Going straight to VISA and having a CO contact you are normal. It's UNUSUAL to have CO contact you and YOU RESPOND WHILE HE'S WORKING ON YOUR FILE!!!
#390
Holy c%*p, I'm in!!!
Joined: Mar 2008
Location: Winging my way to the Central Coast!!!
Posts: 836