Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Feb 6th 2006, 3:16 pm
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Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
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.
Last edited by deanmhunt; Feb 6th 2006 at 3:37 pm. Reason: confusing.
Feb 6th 2006, 3:39 pm
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Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
My advice would be to think through what you want to achieve. I can't imagine that a CO would respond positively to this. I would re-word it so that it reads much more factually and diplomatically - take the emotional stuff out of it.
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.
Feb 6th 2006, 3:43 pm
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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 would put it more politely than that. If I received an e-mail like that I'd make you wait on purpose.
If you have submitted your Medicals and Police Clearance etc (were they requested or fronloaded) then it's just a case of being patient.
Our Visa took three weeks after they had received everything, shouldn't be too much longer.
Feb 6th 2006, 3:44 pm
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Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by orange&
My advice would be to think through what you want to achieve. I can't imagine that a CO would respond positively to this. I would re-word it so that it reads much more factually and diplomatically - take the emotional stuff out of it.
It's really bloody frustrating.
Feb 6th 2006, 3:47 pm
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Originally Posted by WendyC
I would put it more politely than that. If I received an e-mail like that I'd make you wait on purpose.
If you have submitted your Medicals and Police Clearance etc (were they requested or fronloaded) then it's just a case of being patient.
Our Visa took three weeks after they had received everything, shouldn't be too much longer.
If you have submitted your Medicals and Police Clearance etc (were they requested or fronloaded) then it's just a case of being patient.
Our Visa took three weeks after they had received everything, shouldn't be too much longer.
Feb 6th 2006, 3:48 pm
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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.
To be honest it's a bit like complaining to the Police. It's just going to piss them off and the system won't back you up.
Feb 6th 2006, 4:14 pm
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Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
It's always good to write down an angry email - and then not send it!! Definitely cathartic!
Feb 6th 2006, 4:23 pm
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Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by orange&
It's always good to write down an angry email - and then not send it!! Definitely cathartic!
Feb 6th 2006, 4:26 pm
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Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by deanmhunt
They were requested. I'll back down & be patient. ty.
I think you'll hear by the end of this month. If not then send them a polite but short e-mail.
Feb 6th 2006, 4:27 pm
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Originally Posted by WendyC
I think you'll hear by the end of this month. If not then send them a polite but short e-mail.
Feb 6th 2006, 4:31 pm
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Originally Posted by deanmhunt
LMAO any clues how to word it????
Dear XXXX
I was just wondering if you would please give me the damn visa
Thanks
Only kidding x
Dear XXXX
I am just enquiring with regards to my application, can you confirm receipt of my documents please.
Yours
XXXX
or something like that
Feb 6th 2006, 4:34 pm
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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
Dear XXXX
I am just enquiring with regards to my application, can you confirm receipt of my documents please.
Yours
XXXX
or something like that
I was just wondering if you would please give me the damn visa
Thanks
Only kidding x
Dear XXXX
I am just enquiring with regards to my application, can you confirm receipt of my documents please.
Yours
XXXX
or something like that
Feb 6th 2006, 4:51 pm
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Re: Is this too much of a "nudge" for my CO??
Originally Posted by deanmhunt
pmsl. My first email was similar but got a stupid response. I think she's a machine.(robot even). No heart.
"Dear x,
They say charity begins at work. How about missing one of your tea breaks today and sending me a little email, just to put my worried mind at rest. All I want to know is if you received the documents I sent you. Here's an opportunity to make a stressed man happy (and lower your caffeine intake at the same time). You see... I'm quite a nice person really, and have your well-being in mind (who knows, we might actually get on like a house on fire if we met... then again, that's probably not a good thing to say, what with all the bush fires down south, but you get my drift...). Please spare a little thought for me when the tea break alarm sounds at 10.30am and you all troup off to the staff room.
Yours in anticipation
Your good friend x"
Feb 6th 2006, 4:52 pm
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Originally Posted by deanmhunt
pmsl. My first email was similar but got a stupid response. I think she's a machine.(robot even). No heart.
I suppose they would just spend all day answering e-mails if they had. Then no-one would ever get a visa.
Feb 6th 2006, 4:55 pm
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Originally Posted by orange&
"Dear x,
They say charity begins at work. How about missing one of your tea breaks today and sending me a little email, just to put my worried mind at rest. All I want to know is if you received the documents I sent you. Here's an opportunity to make a stressed man happy (and lower your caffeine intake at the same time). You see... I'm quite a nice person really, and have your well-being in mind (who knows, we might actually get on like a house on fire if we met... then again, that's probably not a good thing to say, what with all the bush fires down south, but you get my drift...). Please spare a little thought for me when the tea break alarm sounds at 10.30am and you all troup off to the staff room.
Yours in anticipation
Your good friend x"
They say charity begins at work. How about missing one of your tea breaks today and sending me a little email, just to put my worried mind at rest. All I want to know is if you received the documents I sent you. Here's an opportunity to make a stressed man happy (and lower your caffeine intake at the same time). You see... I'm quite a nice person really, and have your well-being in mind (who knows, we might actually get on like a house on fire if we met... then again, that's probably not a good thing to say, what with all the bush fires down south, but you get my drift...). Please spare a little thought for me when the tea break alarm sounds at 10.30am and you all troup off to the staff room.
Yours in anticipation
Your good friend x"