Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Nov 25th 2010, 10:23 am
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Re: I am over the MOON !!!!!
Having letter in my hand and cant really believe if this is true…
Gosh, we made it ATLAST!!
I thank all of you who were concern, praying and thinking of me & my hubby’s 2nd stage visa…..
It may not happen soon as you think but it will happen..
We are so happy and wish you all the best
Regards
AB
Gosh, we made it ATLAST!!
I thank all of you who were concern, praying and thinking of me & my hubby’s 2nd stage visa…..
It may not happen soon as you think but it will happen..
We are so happy and wish you all the best
Regards
AB
Last edited by Pollyana; Nov 27th 2010 at 7:17 am.
Nov 26th 2010, 12:35 pm
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Re: I am over the MOON !!!!!
Having letter in my hand and cant really believe if this is true…
Gosh, we made it ATLAST!!
I thank all of you who were concern, praying and thinking of me & my hubby’s 2nd stage visa…..
It may not happen soon as you think but it will happen..
We are so happy and wish you all the best
Regards
AB
Gosh, we made it ATLAST!!
I thank all of you who were concern, praying and thinking of me & my hubby’s 2nd stage visa…..
It may not happen soon as you think but it will happen..
We are so happy and wish you all the best
Regards
AB
Nov 27th 2010, 8:35 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Congratulations AB!
Dec 20th 2010, 6:00 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Yayyy! My daughter and I received our PR grant letter today!! Woop woop!!! It's such a relief to finally be done with the immigration process, what with tourist visas and extended tourist visas, the PMV, then the temp spouse visa and now finally the permanent visa it feels as if I've been in DIAC's clutches for 4 years.... well actually I have To be fair though, I've always found them to be polite, helpful and prompt and most of the stress has been of my own creation in being a natural worrier!
Best Christmas present I could have hoped for! Actually its the only Christmas present I'll be getting so it's just as well it arrived - I think I haven't been good this year
Hope everyone else that is waiting gets good news soon! I'm off to make myself a celebratory mug of tea - I know how to celebrate in style
Just realised I didn't mention the timescale, it took about 6 weeks from the date the 2nd stage visa was submitted, but only 2.5 weeks from the first date on which we were eligible to have the visa granted - pretty damn quick by my reckoning!
To be fair though, I've always found them to be polite, helpful and prompt and most of the stress has been of my own creation in being a natural worrier!Best Christmas present I could have hoped for! Actually its the only Christmas present I'll be getting so it's just as well it arrived - I think I haven't been good this year
Hope everyone else that is waiting gets good news soon! I'm off to make myself a celebratory mug of tea - I know how to celebrate in style
Just realised I didn't mention the timescale, it took about 6 weeks from the date the 2nd stage visa was submitted, but only 2.5 weeks from the first date on which we were eligible to have the visa granted - pretty damn quick by my reckoning!
Last edited by SillyOldBag; Dec 20th 2010 at 6:04 am. Reason: added a little ramble about timescale....
Dec 20th 2010, 6:11 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Yayyy! My daughter and I received our PR grant letter today!! Woop woop!!! It's such a relief to finally be done with the immigration process, what with tourist visas and extended tourist visas, the PMV, then the temp spouse visa and now finally the permanent visa it feels as if I've been in DIAC's clutches for 4 years.... well actually I have To be fair though, I've always found them to be polite, helpful and prompt and most of the stress has been of my own creation in being a natural worrier!
Best Christmas present I could have hoped for! Actually its the only Christmas present I'll be getting so it's just as well it arrived - I think I haven't been good this year
Hope everyone else that is waiting gets good news soon! I'm off to make myself a celebratory mug of tea - I know how to celebrate in style
Just realised I didn't mention the timescale, it took about 6 weeks from the date the 2nd stage visa was submitted, but only 2.5 weeks from the first date on which we were eligible to have the visa granted - pretty damn quick by my reckoning!
To be fair though, I've always found them to be polite, helpful and prompt and most of the stress has been of my own creation in being a natural worrier!Best Christmas present I could have hoped for! Actually its the only Christmas present I'll be getting so it's just as well it arrived - I think I haven't been good this year
Hope everyone else that is waiting gets good news soon! I'm off to make myself a celebratory mug of tea - I know how to celebrate in style
Just realised I didn't mention the timescale, it took about 6 weeks from the date the 2nd stage visa was submitted, but only 2.5 weeks from the first date on which we were eligible to have the visa granted - pretty damn quick by my reckoning!
Dec 20th 2010, 9:42 am
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Jan 2nd 2011, 9:37 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Congrats, SillyOldBag. What a terrific Christmas present, indeed. I wish you and yours all the best!
Jan 2nd 2011, 9:38 pm
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Hope you've settled into life as a Permanent Resident! I keep forgetting it's come through and then remembering and thinking woo hooooooo! One more year and I'll be asking questions no doubt about citizenship! 
Jan 3rd 2011, 10:27 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Congratulations
Jan 10th 2011, 5:16 am
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Timeline
Hi everyone, I've been reading through this post a lot and its helped calm my nerves over the last few months. Here's my timeline
applied 2nd dec 2008
granted 28th april 2009
second stage documentation received 7th dec 2010 (dated 2nd dec 2010)
1)two declarations wife and i
2)afp certificate for me
3)and form 80
surprisingly i was given 28 days instead of 60.
28 days to submit documents (in my experience dealing with immigration) means a decision is about to be made so that was a good sign. They said in the letter 6-8 months.
dispatched 4th jan 2011
received email today 10th Jan that visa had been granted
and most of you know how relieved i am feeling now thank you all for sharing your experiences.
applied 2nd dec 2008
granted 28th april 2009
second stage documentation received 7th dec 2010 (dated 2nd dec 2010)
1)two declarations wife and i
2)afp certificate for me
3)and form 80
surprisingly i was given 28 days instead of 60.
28 days to submit documents (in my experience dealing with immigration) means a decision is about to be made so that was a good sign. They said in the letter 6-8 months.
dispatched 4th jan 2011
received email today 10th Jan that visa had been granted
and most of you know how relieved i am feeling now
thank you all for sharing your experiences.
Jan 10th 2011, 7:05 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Congratulations samirv - what a great start to the new year for you and your wife
Jan 14th 2011, 3:58 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Wow! I haven't been on for a while as I went back to England for a holiday - A lot has happened on here since I have been away! Loved reading all the good news! Thanks for all the messages re our grant by the way - sorry I have only just responded 
I am sooooooo happy to see that you FINALLY have your PM AsadsBride - Congrats! You must be so relieved that its finally here!
Yaaay SillyOldBag! Welcome to the PM Club!! lol! What a lovely Christmas Present! (I hope you had something stronger after the tea! lol). Any joy on the job front? Yep I think we will both be back on here when it is Citizenship time!
Congrats Samirv, such great news! As SillyOldBag said - its a great start to the new year for you.
I am so pleased that every can relax now! Hope everyone celebrated over Christmas and the New Year!
Mel
- sorry I have only just responded I am sooooooo happy to see that you FINALLY have your PM AsadsBride - Congrats! You must be so relieved that its finally here!
Yaaay SillyOldBag! Welcome to the PM Club!! lol! What a lovely Christmas Present! (I hope you had something stronger after the tea! lol). Any joy on the job front? Yep I think we will both be back on here when it is Citizenship time!
Congrats Samirv, such great news! As SillyOldBag said - its a great start to the new year for you.
I am so pleased that every can relax now! Hope everyone celebrated over Christmas and the New Year!
Mel
Jan 14th 2011, 6:05 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
This time of year isn't the best for job hunting, but I'm sending my shiney new resume out there now and hopefully someone will want me! They better had otherwise the dog and cat might find themselves in the cooking pot
Jan 28th 2011, 9:36 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Mel,
You bet we both are over the moon, just planning to start together...
He will be here soon and is currently applying for Jobs, m so excited.
It is totally valauble and precious gift of all times for New Year & Christmas.
I was also in UK during December to be with him, it was best weather to snuggle...gosh it was totally cold and white Christmas love it..
Pray for all whose waiting for their turn will get theirs soon..ameen
Regards
AB
You bet we both are over the moon, just planning to start together...
He will be here soon and is currently applying for Jobs, m so excited.
It is totally valauble and precious gift of all times for New Year & Christmas.
I was also in UK during December to be with him, it was best weather to snuggle...gosh it was totally cold and white Christmas
love it..Pray for all whose waiting for their turn will get theirs soon..ameen
Regards
AB