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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 7th 2011, 9:11 pm
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

At the top left of this page, click 'My Profile', then click 'Edit Signature' - it's on the left hand side under 'Settings & Options'. :)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 5th 2011, 9:38 pm
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

Hi all,

After sending a stroppy email to DIAC on Monday (see previous post), I got a reply on Tuesday saying that my visa was granted on 1 April, and a letter had been sent out the same day. My...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 4th 2011, 12:53 am
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

It's now been 10 months since I applied for my partner visa in Sydney. I have a 6 month working restriction, and I've been with my employer for 5 months.

I've just emailed DIAC to ask what's...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 17th 2011, 7:46 pm
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

It's been over 9 months and I haven't heard anything about having a CO assigned yet.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 7th 2011, 9:53 pm
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

I met my OH in September 2008 and we've lived together since June 2009 and my parents still haven't met him! I didn't get my parents to do stat decs for this reason; we included stat decs from his...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 28th 2011, 7:08 pm
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle continued - Dec 2010 onwards

I read on here once that nipping over to NZ isn't really an option, because the Immi staff over there don't have many staff for family-based visas, on account of the fact that NZers can move over...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 23rd 2011, 6:21 pm
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle

I second what Qantasflyer said - you'll be fine! Marriage and kids IS evidence of a genuine relationship; I think those of us with fewer years behind us and none of the serious stuff tend to...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 22nd 2011, 6:58 pm
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle

Our application contained the following statements, all in size 12 font:

Applicant's statement (3 pages)
Sponsor's statement (2 pages)
Joint statement on finances (1.5 pages)
Joint statement on...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 11th 2011, 6:53 pm
Replies: 934
Views: 147,956
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle

Your fiancee will be automatically be put on a bridging visa when she applies for the partner visa. I applied on the last day my WHV was valid and have now been on a bridging visa for 7 months (and...
Forum: Australia
Dec 10th 2010, 3:08 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,360
Posted By RainDog

Re: Apartments in Sydney

It's from the title of a Tom Waits album: rain dogs get lost after a downpour because the rain washes away scents and their sense of direction, and they can't find their way home.

I don't actually...
Forum: Australia
Dec 8th 2010, 9:23 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,360
Posted By RainDog

Re: Apartments in Sydney

I think the dog will definitely be an issue. For example, we're in a block of 10 units which are roughly half owner-occupied, half rented. The strata rules state that pets aren't allowed, full stop:...
Forum: Australia
Dec 8th 2010, 8:51 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,360
Posted By RainDog

Re: Apartments in Sydney

Neutral Bay is a great place to live, lots of cool restaurants and a very short trip into the city. It's possible (though difficult) to get a nice 1-bed place in Neutral Bay, Mosman or Cremorne for...
Forum: Australia
Dec 8th 2010, 8:35 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,613
Posted By RainDog

Re: Working Holiday Visa Questions

Much of it depends on whether you have a profession or trade that's in demand.

I have a BA and MA in literature from a red-brick university in the UK.

I lived on the Central Coast NSW when I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 7th 2010, 8:04 pm
Replies: 1,545
Views: 206,504
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle

Sorry to hear about your troubles, I know just how you feel. The 6 month restriction makes finding and keeping a job very difficult.

I applied on 4 June in Sydney and was advised 6 months. I'm...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 28th 2010, 10:10 pm
Replies: 1,545
Views: 206,504
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle

What's the secret of your success? I applied on 4 June in Sydney and I'm still waiting! :thumbdown:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 17th 2010, 7:36 am
Replies: 1,545
Views: 206,504
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle

Very impatient indeed! Yes, I'm in Sydney.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 16th 2010, 10:08 pm
Replies: 1,545
Views: 206,504
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle

They may still ask you for more info; I believe that what they told you about sending the correct info refers to the compulsory stuff like passports and birth certificates. They could still ask you,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 16th 2010, 9:43 pm
Replies: 1,545
Views: 206,504
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle

From my own experience (and I'm still waiting so if anyone wants to put me right that's fine) I'd take that to mean that you've supplied them with all the *essential* documents like passport copies,...
Forum: Australia
Nov 15th 2010, 8:57 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,732
Posted By RainDog

Re: Aussie Version of Toptable

I find that Eatability has very skewed results, with complete whingers giving 1/10 scores for silly reasons, and some "reviews" that are so favourable as to be suspicious. It isn't updated that often...
Forum: Australia
Nov 10th 2010, 10:02 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,308
Posted By RainDog

Re: Renting in Sydney

I agree with Freebo on 30% of pre-tax income for rent. That's the figure we used, and we based it on my partner's income only - it's better to err on the side of caution rather than find yourself...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 9th 2010, 9:45 pm
Replies: 1,545
Views: 206,504
Posted By RainDog

Re: Spouse Visa Circle

I think interviews are quite rare (and always in person). There is one guy whose name I forget who applied in early May-ish, he had an interview. His posts are somewhere in this thread.



No...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 8th 2010, 10:28 pm
Replies: 1,545
Views: 206,504
Posted By RainDog

Re: Application Complete and Sent

They will either contact you to request more information, or to say you've been granted your visa. It takes as long as it takes - there's no simple answer to this, timelines at the moment seem to be...
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2010, 9:36 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,572
Posted By RainDog

Re: Fantasticfurniture...anyone used them?

If you do need to go to Ikea, it's open late on Thursday nights and is much quieter than on the weekends.

For electricals/white goods, factory seconds places are good if you don't mind a few...
Forum: Australia
Nov 8th 2010, 5:35 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 2,572
Posted By RainDog

Re: Fantasticfurniture...anyone used them?

When we moved from a furnished to unfurnished rental we bought most of our stuff from FF, and we're quite happy with it. We didn't get a package and we went for mid-priced items so I can't comment on...
Forum: Australia
Nov 7th 2010, 9:12 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,420
Posted By RainDog

Re: Double Deckers, Club and Penguin

I don't recall having one for years (even before I left the UK) but surprisingly, they do still make Rocky (http://www.rockybiscuit.co.uk/) biscuits. I've not had one for years, used to love the...
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