Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Feb 6th 2006, 4:58 pm
#16
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: at the bottom of a wine glass
Posts: 28,176
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by deanmhunt
Thanks for that just had a good laugh. This is deans wife Tracey, deans to stressed with co lady to reply at the moment.
Typical.
Feb 6th 2006, 5:01 pm
#17
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Jan 2006
Location: Thornlie, Perth WA
Posts: 140
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by WendyC
I'm sure you'll get it within the next few weeks. You both need to take a break, go have a meal and a good laugh or something. We did that, then the damn Agent woke us up at 6.30 the next day and told us we had our Visa.
Typical.
Typical.
Feb 6th 2006, 5:14 pm
#18
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Nov 2005
Location: at the bottom of a wine glass
Posts: 28,176
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by deanmhunt
Fancy child minding then.
Originally Posted by deanmhunt
We have no agent and get up at 5am everymorning to check emails even sat & sunday you never know lol.
I got up early every morning over Christmas and New year, I knew they were closed but I couldn't help myself.
I checked at least three times a day, even though it was night time.
It really does take over your life.
Feb 6th 2006, 5:22 pm
#19
Love it here!
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Golden Bay, WA
Posts: 1,036
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
There's a Nottingham meet on 25th Feb if you fancy it???
Could have a chat and a laugh about this.....cos you should've heard by then??!!
Could have a chat and a laugh about this.....cos you should've heard by then??!!
Feb 6th 2006, 5:44 pm
#20
Suzy's Mummy too!
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Gold Coast!
Posts: 4,231
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
We also are *waiting* and have been since early January, so I sent this to my CO....
****************************
Dear XXXXX,
I have heard from the LCU on the 23rd January to confirm that the MOC was processing our medicals.
I am concerned as I have not yet heard of any decisions made, yet acquaintances of mine have received their visas even though they submitted their applications (including medicals) after the date we submitted ours.
Please could you advise if anything has been sent to me that I may not have yet received?
Regards,
*****************************
I got this reply back this AM:
*****************************
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for your email.
I am pleased to confirm that all family members have now met the health requirement. Your file is currently being retrieved and delivered to me so that I can make a thorough and hopefully final assessment of your application. I will email you with any updates or further requests.
Please note that visa application processing times do vary depending on many factors. I can say that once all criteria are met, visas can be granted. Often this depends on how quickly applicants respond and the quality of the information they provide. Medicals can also cause delays, both in securing an appointment and with finalising the result.
Kind regards,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs GPO Box 1638 Adelaide SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
***************************************
So, provided you are not too harsh you should get a polite response as we did!
Claire
x
****************************
Dear XXXXX,
I have heard from the LCU on the 23rd January to confirm that the MOC was processing our medicals.
I am concerned as I have not yet heard of any decisions made, yet acquaintances of mine have received their visas even though they submitted their applications (including medicals) after the date we submitted ours.
Please could you advise if anything has been sent to me that I may not have yet received?
Regards,
*****************************
I got this reply back this AM:
*****************************
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for your email.
I am pleased to confirm that all family members have now met the health requirement. Your file is currently being retrieved and delivered to me so that I can make a thorough and hopefully final assessment of your application. I will email you with any updates or further requests.
Please note that visa application processing times do vary depending on many factors. I can say that once all criteria are met, visas can be granted. Often this depends on how quickly applicants respond and the quality of the information they provide. Medicals can also cause delays, both in securing an appointment and with finalising the result.
Kind regards,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs GPO Box 1638 Adelaide SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
***************************************
So, provided you are not too harsh you should get a polite response as we did!
Claire
x
Feb 6th 2006, 6:05 pm
#21
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,873
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
We also are *waiting* and have been since early January, so I sent this to my CO....
****************************
Dear XXXXX,
I have heard from the LCU on the 23rd January to confirm that the MOC was processing our medicals.
I am concerned as I have not yet heard of any decisions made, yet acquaintances of mine have received their visas even though they submitted their applications (including medicals) after the date we submitted ours.
Please could you advise if anything has been sent to me that I may not have yet received?
Regards,
*****************************
I got this reply back this AM:
*****************************
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for your email.
I am pleased to confirm that all family members have now met the health requirement. Your file is currently being retrieved and delivered to me so that I can make a thorough and hopefully final assessment of your application. I will email you with any updates or further requests.
Please note that visa application processing times do vary depending on many factors. I can say that once all criteria are met, visas can be granted. Often this depends on how quickly applicants respond and the quality of the information they provide. Medicals can also cause delays, both in securing an appointment and with finalising the result.
Kind regards,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs GPO Box 1638 Adelaide SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
***************************************
So, provided you are not too harsh you should get a polite response as we did!
Claire
x
****************************
Dear XXXXX,
I have heard from the LCU on the 23rd January to confirm that the MOC was processing our medicals.
I am concerned as I have not yet heard of any decisions made, yet acquaintances of mine have received their visas even though they submitted their applications (including medicals) after the date we submitted ours.
Please could you advise if anything has been sent to me that I may not have yet received?
Regards,
*****************************
I got this reply back this AM:
*****************************
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for your email.
I am pleased to confirm that all family members have now met the health requirement. Your file is currently being retrieved and delivered to me so that I can make a thorough and hopefully final assessment of your application. I will email you with any updates or further requests.
Please note that visa application processing times do vary depending on many factors. I can say that once all criteria are met, visas can be granted. Often this depends on how quickly applicants respond and the quality of the information they provide. Medicals can also cause delays, both in securing an appointment and with finalising the result.
Kind regards,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs GPO Box 1638 Adelaide SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
***************************************
So, provided you are not too harsh you should get a polite response as we did!
Claire
x
Feb 6th 2006, 6:14 pm
#22
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Jan 2006
Location: Thornlie, Perth WA
Posts: 140
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
We also are *waiting* and have been since early January, so I sent this to my CO....
****************************
Dear XXXXX,
I have heard from the LCU on the 23rd January to confirm that the MOC was processing our medicals.
I am concerned as I have not yet heard of any decisions made, yet acquaintances of mine have received their visas even though they submitted their applications (including medicals) after the date we submitted ours.
Please could you advise if anything has been sent to me that I may not have yet received?
Regards,
*****************************
I got this reply back this AM:
*****************************
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for your email.
I am pleased to confirm that all family members have now met the health requirement. Your file is currently being retrieved and delivered to me so that I can make a thorough and hopefully final assessment of your application. I will email you with any updates or further requests.
Please note that visa application processing times do vary depending on many factors. I can say that once all criteria are met, visas can be granted. Often this depends on how quickly applicants respond and the quality of the information they provide. Medicals can also cause delays, both in securing an appointment and with finalising the result.
Kind regards,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs GPO Box 1638 Adelaide SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
***************************************
So, provided you are not too harsh you should get a polite response as we did!
Claire
x
****************************
Dear XXXXX,
I have heard from the LCU on the 23rd January to confirm that the MOC was processing our medicals.
I am concerned as I have not yet heard of any decisions made, yet acquaintances of mine have received their visas even though they submitted their applications (including medicals) after the date we submitted ours.
Please could you advise if anything has been sent to me that I may not have yet received?
Regards,
*****************************
I got this reply back this AM:
*****************************
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for your email.
I am pleased to confirm that all family members have now met the health requirement. Your file is currently being retrieved and delivered to me so that I can make a thorough and hopefully final assessment of your application. I will email you with any updates or further requests.
Please note that visa application processing times do vary depending on many factors. I can say that once all criteria are met, visas can be granted. Often this depends on how quickly applicants respond and the quality of the information they provide. Medicals can also cause delays, both in securing an appointment and with finalising the result.
Kind regards,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs GPO Box 1638 Adelaide SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
***************************************
So, provided you are not too harsh you should get a polite response as we did!
Claire
x
Its just so frustrating because we to had our meds on 12 Jan posted off on 14 and not heard anything since, so not even sure if they have received what they have requested, but think we would have had an email from them if they were waiting on us I'm sure.
Think we will just take a step back and chill a little, and wait and wait some more !!!!!
Good luck with yours anyway sounds promising. Tracey xx
Feb 6th 2006, 6:25 pm
#23
Worongary
Joined: Sep 2005
Location: GC hinterland
Posts: 10,288
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by deanmhunt
Hi everyone.I need some advice.
I'll explain.
We have been waiting 6 months now since receipt of our 136 application, have done meds & police checks which were posted on 14th Jan along with requested payslips. We have heard nothing. Here is a copy of email I'd like to send but would like to know if it is justified or just a bit too much????
Should I send it or be patient and wait some more???
Asked politely for an update & just got an automated response, stating offshore apps were taking up to 12months.
THIS IS THE EMAIL I WANT TO SEND:-
This is really not a helpful answer, I am lead to believe there is a shortage of people with my chosen occupation on the SOL and the MODL especially in WA.
My first conformation from your office stated that I would have a definite answer within about 6 months, the 6 months are due to end this week, now you are implying that I may have to wait a further 6 months because I am offshore. All I am asking is that you clarify the situation & give me an update as to whether you have received all the relevant information i.e. medicals, payslips & police checks.
I don't think this is an unreasonable request & I would appreciate a personal answer.
I'll explain.
We have been waiting 6 months now since receipt of our 136 application, have done meds & police checks which were posted on 14th Jan along with requested payslips. We have heard nothing. Here is a copy of email I'd like to send but would like to know if it is justified or just a bit too much????
Should I send it or be patient and wait some more???
Asked politely for an update & just got an automated response, stating offshore apps were taking up to 12months.
THIS IS THE EMAIL I WANT TO SEND:-
This is really not a helpful answer, I am lead to believe there is a shortage of people with my chosen occupation on the SOL and the MODL especially in WA.
My first conformation from your office stated that I would have a definite answer within about 6 months, the 6 months are due to end this week, now you are implying that I may have to wait a further 6 months because I am offshore. All I am asking is that you clarify the situation & give me an update as to whether you have received all the relevant information i.e. medicals, payslips & police checks.
I don't think this is an unreasonable request & I would appreciate a personal answer.
i sent our meds pcc checks 5/6 jan 06
sent an email late jan
have you recived all our meds pcc`c etc
and do you need anymore information
reply
we do not normally acknowledge reciept of docs
we will be in touch
pissed me off no end but then
and hey presto last fri 4-2-06 we were as happy as can be
when we recieved the visa grant email
i know the wait makes for stress
but bite your lip its almost over
all the best
regards steve
Feb 6th 2006, 6:30 pm
#24
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Jan 2006
Location: Thornlie, Perth WA
Posts: 140
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by steve`o
definate no no
i sent our meds pcc checks 5/6 jan 06
sent an email late jan
have you recived all our meds pcc`c etc
and do you need anymore information
reply
we do not normally acknowledge reciept of docs
we will be in touch
pissed me off no end but then
and hey presto last fri 4-2-06 we were as happy as can be
when we recieved the visa grant email
i know the wait makes for stress
but bite your lip its almost over
all the best
regards steve
i sent our meds pcc checks 5/6 jan 06
sent an email late jan
have you recived all our meds pcc`c etc
and do you need anymore information
reply
we do not normally acknowledge reciept of docs
we will be in touch
pissed me off no end but then
and hey presto last fri 4-2-06 we were as happy as can be
when we recieved the visa grant email
i know the wait makes for stress
but bite your lip its almost over
all the best
regards steve
Best of luck 2 you and yours xx be happy xx
Feb 6th 2006, 6:30 pm
#25
Suzy's Mummy too!
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Gold Coast!
Posts: 4,231
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
When did you get that reply Claire? That looks really positive to me and I think it could be time to start to get excited
We got that at 12.10am this morning!
Not counting my chickens yet but hoping shall we say! LOL
Claire
x
Feb 6th 2006, 6:36 pm
#26
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,511
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
Hiya Anne
We got that at 12.10am this morning!
Not counting my chickens yet but hoping shall we say! LOL
Claire
x
We got that at 12.10am this morning!
Not counting my chickens yet but hoping shall we say! LOL
Claire
x
oh claire
im watching you!!!!!
like i watched your pregnancy!!! LOL
mand
Feb 6th 2006, 7:10 pm
#27
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
We also are *waiting* and have been since early January, so I sent this to my CO....
****************************
Dear XXXXX,
I have heard from the LCU on the 23rd January to confirm that the MOC was processing our medicals.
I am concerned as I have not yet heard of any decisions made, yet acquaintances of mine have received their visas even though they submitted their applications (including medicals) after the date we submitted ours.
Please could you advise if anything has been sent to me that I may not have yet received?
Regards,
*****************************
I got this reply back this AM:
*****************************
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for your email.
I am pleased to confirm that all family members have now met the health requirement. Your file is currently being retrieved and delivered to me so that I can make a thorough and hopefully final assessment of your application. I will email you with any updates or further requests.
Please note that visa application processing times do vary depending on many factors. I can say that once all criteria are met, visas can be granted. Often this depends on how quickly applicants respond and the quality of the information they provide. Medicals can also cause delays, both in securing an appointment and with finalising the result.
Kind regards,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs GPO Box 1638 Adelaide SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
***************************************
So, provided you are not too harsh you should get a polite response as we did!
Claire
x
****************************
Dear XXXXX,
I have heard from the LCU on the 23rd January to confirm that the MOC was processing our medicals.
I am concerned as I have not yet heard of any decisions made, yet acquaintances of mine have received their visas even though they submitted their applications (including medicals) after the date we submitted ours.
Please could you advise if anything has been sent to me that I may not have yet received?
Regards,
*****************************
I got this reply back this AM:
*****************************
Dear Mr XXXXXXX
Thank you for your email.
I am pleased to confirm that all family members have now met the health requirement. Your file is currently being retrieved and delivered to me so that I can make a thorough and hopefully final assessment of your application. I will email you with any updates or further requests.
Please note that visa application processing times do vary depending on many factors. I can say that once all criteria are met, visas can be granted. Often this depends on how quickly applicants respond and the quality of the information they provide. Medicals can also cause delays, both in securing an appointment and with finalising the result.
Kind regards,
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
Department of Immigration & Multicultural Affairs GPO Box 1638 Adelaide SA 5001 AUSTRALIA
***************************************
So, provided you are not too harsh you should get a polite response as we did!
Claire
x
Just wanted to say that I think the way you handled things was superb.
My advice to Dean & Tracey would be to copy your letter verbatim and send it. The worst that can happen is that they will be ignored, or get a robotic reply, so it is worth a go, I reckon - and it will help them to avoid chewing their fingernails up to their armpits because one feels so helpess when one doesn't know what is happening. Doing something positive will definitely help them to feel better. I reckon it is best to avoid anything that DIMIA could regard as Whingeing Pom Stuff! If T&D want to bash someone, they'd be safer to bash the Mods on this site rather than DIMIA, because the Mods understand the stress and won't take it personally!
Cheers
Gill
Feb 6th 2006, 7:14 pm
#28
Suzy's Mummy too!
Joined: Aug 2004
Location: Gold Coast!
Posts: 4,231
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Thanks for your comments Gill - to be honest I was well nervous about sending it but bit the bullet as we were going nutso waiting like the OP.
Claire
x
Claire
x
Originally Posted by Gill Palmer
Hi, Claire
Just wanted to say that I think the way you handled things was superb.
My advice to Dean & Tracey would be to copy your letter verbatim and send it. The worst that can happen is that they will be ignored, or get a robotic reply, so it is worth a go, I reckon - and it will help them to avoid chewing their fingernails up to their armpits because one feels so helpess when one doesn't know what is happening. Doing something positive will definitely help them to feel better. I reckon it is best to avoid anything that DIMIA could regard as Whingeing Pom Stuff! If T&D want to bash someone, they'd be safer to bash the Mods on this site rather than DIMIA, because the Mods understand the stress and won't take it personally!
Cheers
Gill
Just wanted to say that I think the way you handled things was superb.
My advice to Dean & Tracey would be to copy your letter verbatim and send it. The worst that can happen is that they will be ignored, or get a robotic reply, so it is worth a go, I reckon - and it will help them to avoid chewing their fingernails up to their armpits because one feels so helpess when one doesn't know what is happening. Doing something positive will definitely help them to feel better. I reckon it is best to avoid anything that DIMIA could regard as Whingeing Pom Stuff! If T&D want to bash someone, they'd be safer to bash the Mods on this site rather than DIMIA, because the Mods understand the stress and won't take it personally!
Cheers
Gill
Feb 6th 2006, 7:18 pm
#29
Forum Regular
Thread Starter
Joined: Jan 2006
Location: Thornlie, Perth WA
Posts: 140
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by Gill Palmer
Hi, Claire
Just wanted to say that I think the way you handled things was superb.
My advice to Dean & Tracey would be to copy your letter verbatim and send it. The worst that can happen is that they will be ignored, or get a robotic reply, so it is worth a go, I reckon - and it will help them to avoid chewing their fingernails up to their armpits because one feels so helpess when one doesn't know what is happening. Doing something positive will definitely help them to feel better. I reckon it is best to avoid anything that DIMIA could regard as Whingeing Pom Stuff! If T&D want to bash someone, they'd be safer to bash the Mods on this site rather than DIMIA, because the Mods understand the stress and won't take it personally!
Cheers
Gill
Just wanted to say that I think the way you handled things was superb.
My advice to Dean & Tracey would be to copy your letter verbatim and send it. The worst that can happen is that they will be ignored, or get a robotic reply, so it is worth a go, I reckon - and it will help them to avoid chewing their fingernails up to their armpits because one feels so helpess when one doesn't know what is happening. Doing something positive will definitely help them to feel better. I reckon it is best to avoid anything that DIMIA could regard as Whingeing Pom Stuff! If T&D want to bash someone, they'd be safer to bash the Mods on this site rather than DIMIA, because the Mods understand the stress and won't take it personally!
Cheers
Gill
Feb 7th 2006, 12:48 am
#30
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2005
Location: Country NSW, Australia
Posts: 472
Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by WendyC
Dear XXXX
I was just wondering if you would please give me the damn visa
Thanks
Only kidding x
or something like that
I was just wondering if you would please give me the damn visa
Thanks
Only kidding x
or something like that
Fantastic! I haven't had such a good laugh for ages - especially not related to this immigration malarky!
Cheers for that.
Madhu