The results......
Oct 14th 2013, 11:55 am
#31
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Re: The results......
When I sent off my request to the DVLA they were pretty good at responding almost straight away. I suspect, as of today though, they'll be receiving more requests than usual.
As soon as they reply reply they'll send you a form which you have to print out, fill in, sign, scan and send back to them. The form only takes two minutes to complete. Once they have have that they'll give you a telephone number to call to pay the £5.00 fee.
Although they say it can take up to 10 working days to process, mine came through within a few days.
Regarding the bankruptcy check, I just printed off a copy of my credit report and sent the whole thing.
The Police Certificate takes 10 working days to process so my advice would be to request this straight away.
My problems came when I had to get a urinalysis as part of the medical. My advice would be to sweet talk your OH department. I know they can do it but, depending on what force you're in, you might find that they won't. My GP said he he couldn't do it, the local hospital hospital wouldn't do it and the only place I could find wanted to charge me £200 for the the privilege. ....ontop of the £140 it cost me for my medical.
As soon as they reply reply they'll send you a form which you have to print out, fill in, sign, scan and send back to them. The form only takes two minutes to complete. Once they have have that they'll give you a telephone number to call to pay the £5.00 fee.
Although they say it can take up to 10 working days to process, mine came through within a few days.
Regarding the bankruptcy check, I just printed off a copy of my credit report and sent the whole thing.
The Police Certificate takes 10 working days to process so my advice would be to request this straight away.
My problems came when I had to get a urinalysis as part of the medical. My advice would be to sweet talk your OH department. I know they can do it but, depending on what force you're in, you might find that they won't. My GP said he he couldn't do it, the local hospital hospital wouldn't do it and the only place I could find wanted to charge me £200 for the the privilege. ....ontop of the £140 it cost me for my medical.
Oct 14th 2013, 11:59 am
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Re: The results......
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My problems came when I had to get a urinalysis as part of the medical. My advice would be to sweet talk your OH department. I know they can do it but, depending on what force you're in, you might find that they won't. My GP said he he couldn't do it, the local hospital hospital wouldn't do it and the only place I could find wanted to charge me £200 for the the privilege. ....ontop of the £140 it cost me for my medical.
My problems came when I had to get a urinalysis as part of the medical. My advice would be to sweet talk your OH department. I know they can do it but, depending on what force you're in, you might find that they won't. My GP said he he couldn't do it, the local hospital hospital wouldn't do it and the only place I could find wanted to charge me £200 for the the privilege. ....ontop of the £140 it cost me for my medical.
Oct 14th 2013, 12:04 pm
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Re: The results......
I'm not entirely sure although I would guess so. I know of a few people in other forces who got their OH departments to do it but mine wouldn't help me.....which I found a bit strange. After all, I simply asked if they could test me for drugs.
Oct 14th 2013, 12:04 pm
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Re: The results......
When I sent off my request to the DVLA they were pretty good at responding almost straight away. I suspect, as of today though, they'll be receiving more requests than usual.
As soon as they reply reply they'll send you a form which you have to print out, fill in, sign, scan and send back to them. The form only takes two minutes to complete. Once they have have that they'll give you a telephone number to call to pay the £5.00 fee.
Although they say it can take up to 10 working days to process, mine came through within a few days.
Regarding the bankruptcy check, I just printed off a copy of my credit report and sent the whole thing.
The Police Certificate takes 10 working days to process so my advice would be to request this straight away.
My problems came when I had to get a urinalysis as part of the medical. My advice would be to sweet talk your OH department. I know they can do it but, depending on what force you're in, you might find that they won't. My GP said he he couldn't do it, the local hospital hospital wouldn't do it and the only place I could find wanted to charge me £200 for the the privilege. ....ontop of the £140 it cost me for my medical.
As soon as they reply reply they'll send you a form which you have to print out, fill in, sign, scan and send back to them. The form only takes two minutes to complete. Once they have have that they'll give you a telephone number to call to pay the £5.00 fee.
Although they say it can take up to 10 working days to process, mine came through within a few days.
Regarding the bankruptcy check, I just printed off a copy of my credit report and sent the whole thing.
The Police Certificate takes 10 working days to process so my advice would be to request this straight away.
My problems came when I had to get a urinalysis as part of the medical. My advice would be to sweet talk your OH department. I know they can do it but, depending on what force you're in, you might find that they won't. My GP said he he couldn't do it, the local hospital hospital wouldn't do it and the only place I could find wanted to charge me £200 for the the privilege. ....ontop of the £140 it cost me for my medical.
Was the police cert the ACPO cert needed for the visa?
Oct 14th 2013, 2:38 pm
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Re: The results......
Yes, the Police Certificate was the Police Certificate For Immigration Purposes.
Oct 14th 2013, 9:50 pm
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Re: The results......
If you use that one in the visa application, your visa will probably have an enter by date 12 months after that was issued. You may be asked to obtain another one for the visa application - it will depend how long is left when the visa is issued.
Oct 14th 2013, 10:25 pm
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Oct 15th 2013, 1:00 am
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Re: The results......
People get checking your emails. It's 9am in perth.
Gregster don't forget keep us informed. I said to my husband I so happy we got a yes but it's agonising waiting for others who we have met either in person or through this forum. We come through this whole process together we have to finish it together in oz.
Gregster don't forget keep us informed. I said to my husband I so happy we got a yes but it's agonising waiting for others who we have met either in person or through this forum. We come through this whole process together we have to finish it together in oz.
Oct 15th 2013, 2:58 am
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Re: The results......
Hold me a space, I'm coming with you!!! 
Don't think I've slept properly tonight, got to be up in just over an hour for work!
Now, just to hear the news from the rest that are waiting! Fingers crossed.
Don't think I've slept properly tonight, got to be up in just over an hour for work!
Now, just to hear the news from the rest that are waiting! Fingers crossed.
Oct 15th 2013, 6:36 am
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Re: The results......
Got my reply this morning. It's a no for me so mission aborted at this late stage. Best wishes to all those already through and good luck to those still waiting to hear. Hopefully I will get another opportunity in the next few years. Gutted, as are the family.
Oct 15th 2013, 7:01 am
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best of luck Dinger.
Oct 15th 2013, 7:03 am
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Cheers Gregster. Start that cycling club without me hopefully I can get over there in a couple of years. Congratulations on your good news.
Oct 15th 2013, 7:03 am
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Re: The results......
If it's something you really want have you checked CSOL - OH may qualify maybe (CSOL - http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...n/pdf/csol.pdf)