Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Oct 17th 2008, 11:39 am
#391
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by lilsweets
Congratulations Caroline!
Hope the wait was worth it! Am I right in thinking that you are a December 2007 applicant?
Hope the wait was worth it! Am I right in thinking that you are a December 2007 applicant?
older now!!!!
Oct 17th 2008, 12:00 pm
#392
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by carolinephillips
Nope- October 07, tho started the process in June 07, but OH had to take ELTS to get enough points due to old age of 44 at the time. Even older now!!!!
older now!!!!
Oct 17th 2008, 12:10 pm
#393
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by tiger222
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!!!
CongratulationsJill
xxx
Oct 17th 2008, 12:13 pm
#394
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by lilsweets
OMG!!! Even more congratulations then, well done on staying sane
Oct 17th 2008, 12:16 pm
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by carolinephillips
who said I was sane? the little people don't agree....or is that the champagne talking?
Oct 17th 2008, 12:18 pm
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by lilsweets
As long as you give the little people some champagne, it makes it ok!
Oct 17th 2008, 12:22 pm
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by lilsweets
As long as you give the little people some champagne, it makes it ok!
Oct 17th 2008, 12:28 pm
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by carolinephillips
The little people are busy trying to drink their father's champagne!
Oct 18th 2008, 8:32 am
#399
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by carolinephillips
Hi everyone...got my visa today
WELL - we did exchange yesterday after cutting our price by anothe £5k. So bitter sweet result - did you also F/A?! Or were we celebrating alone last night?
WELL talk about last minute because we leave TONIGHT!!!
Next Post from Brissie!
Oct 18th 2008, 8:46 am
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by funshine
Congratulations - excellent News!
WELL - we did exchange yesterday after cutting our price by anothe £5k. So bitter sweet result - did you also F/A?! Or were we celebrating alone last night?
WELL talk about last minute because we leave TONIGHT!!!
Next Post from Brissie!
WELL - we did exchange yesterday after cutting our price by anothe £5k. So bitter sweet result - did you also F/A?! Or were we celebrating alone last night?
WELL talk about last minute because we leave TONIGHT!!!
Next Post from Brissie!
Oct 18th 2008, 12:08 pm
#401
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by funshine
Congratulations - excellent News!
WELL - we did exchange yesterday after cutting our price by anothe £5k. So bitter sweet result - did you also F/A?! Or were we celebrating alone last night?
WELL talk about last minute because we leave TONIGHT!!!
Next Post from Brissie!
WELL - we did exchange yesterday after cutting our price by anothe £5k. So bitter sweet result - did you also F/A?! Or were we celebrating alone last night?
WELL talk about last minute because we leave TONIGHT!!!
Next Post from Brissie!
Oct 20th 2008, 9:18 am
#402
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by Fly Away
I think Tiger wins the most OTT 'Ive got it' post award for the year! Ash won the most subdued.
Originally Posted by carolinephillips
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.
it does seem a lot quieter here without Mary!
Oct 20th 2008, 11:10 am
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by AshyB
I think Caroline is joint 1st for the most subdued "i've got it"
it does seem a lot quieter here without Mary!
it does seem a lot quieter here without Mary!
Oct 20th 2008, 12:30 pm
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Hello... just though i'd drop in on this thread..
I'm an ex member of the Nov 07 applicants and the 475's.. if you'll have me?
I'm flying out on the 9th of November on my lonesome !
I'm an ex member of the Nov 07 applicants and the 475's.. if you'll have me?
I'm flying out on the 9th of November on my lonesome !
Oct 20th 2008, 12:36 pm
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Re: Sept 07 - March 08 applicants check in thread
Originally Posted by carolinephillips
Thanks for that- how could I possibly compete with the joyous shouting when I'm already here, and my joy is tempered by the fact that I've got to spend more cash renewing passports and leaving the country in order to come back in?????? Seems crazy to me.
