STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
Mar 17th 2010, 5:31 pm
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
Well done Les
, we have until early 2011 before our likely payment date so who knows where the £ will be.
Our currents thoughts are to pay 2nd vac, validate visa as late as possible and then work a few more years in the UK to improve funds.
However, thats our thoughts now, once people get a sniff of a visa it's amazing how their priorities change.
Last September at around £=2$ we were hoping for the shortest time to move out to Oz, how that all changed.
, we have until early 2011 before our likely payment date so who knows where the £ will be.Our currents thoughts are to pay 2nd vac, validate visa as late as possible and then work a few more years in the UK to improve funds.
However, thats our thoughts now, once people get a sniff of a visa it's amazing how their priorities change.
Last September at around £=2$ we were hoping for the shortest time to move out to Oz, how that all changed.
Barbara N
Mar 17th 2010, 5:41 pm
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
I read somewhere today that they will appeal to the court of public opinion but sadly that court is toothless. One of the reasons given was that we haven't paid tax in this country so why should we expect the increment, I would beg to differ on that one. We have paid more than our fair share as have most people I would say.
Oh well, we can't do anything about it now.
Oh well, we can't do anything about it now.
Mar 17th 2010, 6:10 pm
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
Well done Les, we have until early 2011 before our likely payment date so who knows where the £ will be.
Our currents thoughts are to pay 2nd vac, validate visa as late as possible and then work a few more years in the UK to improve funds.
However, thats our thoughts now, once people get a sniff of a visa it's amazing how their priorities change.
Last September at around £=2$ we were hoping for the shortest time to move out to Oz, how that all changed.
, we have until early 2011 before our likely payment date so who knows where the £ will be.Our currents thoughts are to pay 2nd vac, validate visa as late as possible and then work a few more years in the UK to improve funds.
However, thats our thoughts now, once people get a sniff of a visa it's amazing how their priorities change.
Last September at around £=2$ we were hoping for the shortest time to move out to Oz, how that all changed.
You are in a better position to be able to do that, the £ should be in a better position by then.
Good luck
Les
Mar 17th 2010, 8:19 pm
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
Well done Les, we have until early 2011 before our likely payment date so who knows where the £ will be.
Our currents thoughts are to pay 2nd vac, validate visa as late as possible and then work a few more years in the UK to improve funds.
However, thats our thoughts now, once people get a sniff of a visa it's amazing how their priorities change.
Last September at around £=2$ we were hoping for the shortest time to move out to Oz, how that all changed.
, we have until early 2011 before our likely payment date so who knows where the £ will be.Our currents thoughts are to pay 2nd vac, validate visa as late as possible and then work a few more years in the UK to improve funds.
However, thats our thoughts now, once people get a sniff of a visa it's amazing how their priorities change.
Last September at around £=2$ we were hoping for the shortest time to move out to Oz, how that all changed.
There may be no benefit to delaying validation and some risk, so be aware of that. The visa validity period starts from the date it is granted. This may help:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Visa_Validation-Australia
Obviously it's just what I have read, so make sure you do your own research, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that some normality returns to the currency markets before then.
Cheers
Steve
Mar 17th 2010, 9:08 pm
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
Well done Les, we have until early 2011 before our likely payment date so who knows where the £ will be.
Our currents thoughts are to pay 2nd vac, validate visa as late as possible and then work a few more years in the UK to improve funds.
However, thats our thoughts now, once people get a sniff of a visa it's amazing how their priorities change.
Last September at around £=2$ we were hoping for the shortest time to move out to Oz, how that all changed.
, we have until early 2011 before our likely payment date so who knows where the £ will be.Our currents thoughts are to pay 2nd vac, validate visa as late as possible and then work a few more years in the UK to improve funds.
However, thats our thoughts now, once people get a sniff of a visa it's amazing how their priorities change.
Last September at around £=2$ we were hoping for the shortest time to move out to Oz, how that all changed.
Cheers
Matt
Mar 18th 2010, 1:00 am
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
I read somewhere today that they will appeal to the court of public opinion but sadly that court is toothless. One of the reasons given was that we haven't paid tax in this country so why should we expect the increment, I would beg to differ on that one. We have paid more than our fair share as have most people I would say.
Oh well, we can't do anything about it now.
Oh well, we can't do anything about it now.
Feel free to join the cause at www.bpia.org.au
There is also an ongoing current thread on here under "UK state pension" which you may find of interest.
Regards
Jim
Mar 18th 2010, 8:09 am
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
Hi Les
There may be no benefit to delaying validation and some risk, so be aware of that. The visa validity period starts from the date it is granted. This may help:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Visa_Validation-Australia
Obviously it's just what I have read, so make sure you do your own research, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that some normality returns to the currency markets before then.
Cheers
Steve
There may be no benefit to delaying validation and some risk, so be aware of that. The visa validity period starts from the date it is granted. This may help:
http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Visa_Validation-Australia
Obviously it's just what I have read, so make sure you do your own research, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that some normality returns to the currency markets before then.
Cheers
Steve
We are just keeping the return to the UK to work for a few more years as an option but can understand when people get the visa in their hand the heart rules the head.
Regards
Les
Mar 18th 2010, 8:55 am
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
Hi out there
Can you put me on the time line please. My application for a 173 was received by the office on 3 March, I am going to Beaumaris in Melbourne to be near my son and his family. In the letter they said they are processing applications lodged on 9 Dec 08 so I have a wait, but it will go quickly and there are lots of things to think about, helped along with this forum
Best wishes
Moira
Can you put me on the time line please. My application for a 173 was received by the office on 3 March, I am going to Beaumaris in Melbourne to be near my son and his family. In the letter they said they are processing applications lodged on 9 Dec 08 so I have a wait, but it will go quickly and there are lots of things to think about, helped along with this forum
Best wishes
Moira
Mar 18th 2010, 10:20 am
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
I read somewhere today that they will appeal to the court of public opinion but sadly that court is toothless. One of the reasons given was that we haven't paid tax in this country so why should we expect the increment, I would beg to differ on that one. We have paid more than our fair share as have most people I would say.
Oh well, we can't do anything about it now.
Oh well, we can't do anything about it now.
Mar 18th 2010, 12:44 pm
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
have just paid 2nd vac request, we are on a roll folks
- sue
Mar 18th 2010, 1:04 pm
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
Hi Everyone !
I am elated ! I have just received my grant letter !
I have been reading the grant pages with wonder ! ALL THAT HARD WORK ! All the form filling ! All that waiting..
WORTH IT !
Steve, Please hang up my star !
Now to get the house sale through !
Joanne and Andy !
Mar 18th 2010, 4:59 pm
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
Hi Everyone !
I am elated ! I have just received my grant letter !
I have been reading the grant pages with wonder ! ALL THAT HARD WORK ! All the form filling ! All that waiting..
WORTH IT !
Steve, Please hang up my star !
Now to get the house sale through !
Joanne and Andy !
Congratulations and good luck with the sale of your house
We are just going to pay the 2nd vac and then hoping that the house sells.
Just think what are you going to do with all the time you will have when its all over
Best wishes
Les & Babs
Mar 18th 2010, 5:35 pm
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
Thanks Steve, I did mean that we would validate within the 12 months and then move well within the time limit you linked to.
We are just keeping the return to the UK to work for a few more years as an option but can understand when people get the visa in their hand the heart rules the head.
Regards
Les
We are just keeping the return to the UK to work for a few more years as an option but can understand when people get the visa in their hand the heart rules the head.
Regards
Les
Mar 18th 2010, 5:40 pm
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Re: STILL VERY SPARKLY contributory parent visa thread part 3.
Hi Everyone !
I am elated ! I have just received my grant letter !
I have been reading the grant pages with wonder ! ALL THAT HARD WORK ! All the form filling ! All that waiting..
WORTH IT !
Steve, Please hang up my star !
Now to get the house sale through !
Joanne and Andy !
These must be the most expensive red stars in the world. But who cares? OK, OK, I know.
Best wishes
Steve