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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 8th 2012, 9:34 pm
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Funnily enough, we had the same problem, John & Sue.
Virgin especially, had a markup of 50% on a single flight compared to their return.
When I rang them and suggested I buy a return and tear up...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 4th 2012, 8:05 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Does anyone know how much the duty might be per bottle? Is it dependent on the cost and quality of the wine or simply per bottle?
Thanks
John
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 22nd 2011, 9:32 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

What email address did you use to get your mail through, John?
My mails seem to elicit a standard response saying nothing much.
Thanks
John & Eirian
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 30th 2011, 4:21 pm
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Thanks a lot, Polyanna - a really useful site.
Regards.
John & Eirian
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 30th 2011, 3:29 pm
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Awwww! It's really nice oil too.
How about a fair number of sealed bottles of wine? About 100 bottles!
Will anything get through as long as it's sealed and legal?
Thanks.
John
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 30th 2011, 11:11 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

We have several bottles of high quality olive oil which a friend in the south of France gives us each year.
They're not in sealed bottles, as they were locally pressed; bottled in used but clean...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 30th 2011, 8:46 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Assuming the medicals are "all clear" (which they are) why would they request a further medical? After all, it costs £300 a go for each of us!.
Looking at the tracker it would seem reasonable for us...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Nov 30th 2011, 8:25 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

We had our medicals done last July 2011 although we do not expect to be appointed a CO until Feb/March 2012.Is this permissible?
Are you expected to wait until you get a CO before arranging your...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 6th 2011, 7:21 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Brilliant work. You deserve it; your resolve in the face of great adversity has been an inspiration. Two weeks in the end!! How did you do it?
The prospect of selling furniture and effects is the...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 1st 2011, 10:56 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Did the exchange of contracts go through OK, jtct? I do hope so!
John & Eirian
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Aug 11th 2011, 8:49 pm
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Thanks, Dave & Linda.
But where are these guys who have not updated their tracker?
Have they dropped out? If so, can they update their tracker with a SILLY date or something to indicate this, or...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jul 25th 2011, 7:34 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributionary parent visa delays/prcessing times...

This is exactly what I thought, DaveandLinda,
but have you noticed how things seem to have slowed down on the tracker over the last two months?
Since a flurry of activity two months ago, when time...
Forum: Australia
Jul 4th 2011, 6:30 am
Replies: 602
Views: 65,156
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: CPV Off-Topic posts - now sparkling lifestyle chat in Australia!!

Hi David,
This thread on the "other" forum will tell you all you need to know about shipping and insurance.
Good luck with the sale and move.
John & Eirian...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 20th 2011, 9:13 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

I really have no idea, but why not ring the Australian High Commission in London? Google it to find the number.
John
Forum: Australia
Jun 17th 2011, 6:36 am
Replies: 4
Views: 950
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Advice on cost of 40ft container

Here's the lowest quote we've had, excluding insurance.
Moving from Ledbury, Herefordshire to Sydney from Hunts International based in Redditch....here's what they said...

"Then later on next...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 13th 2011, 12:13 pm
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Brilliant news! Congrats!!
Soooo envious, but well done to get it so quickly.
John & Eirian
Forum: Australia
May 26th 2011, 2:36 pm
Replies: 602
Views: 65,156
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: CPV Off-Topic posts - now sparkling lifestyle chat in Australia!!

Talking about food imports, does anyone know whether one has to jettison all our precious vinegars, oils, pickles, jams etc when we finally fill our container for Oz?
Many are home-made and already...
Forum: Australia
May 26th 2011, 5:27 am
Replies: 602
Views: 65,156
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: CPV Off-Topic posts - now sparkling lifestyle chat in Australia!!

So pleased for you both.
I never thought anyone could get so excited by a request for the 2nd VAC!
All the best.
John & Eirian
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
May 9th 2011, 5:55 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

We've been very happy with The FX Firm www.thefxfirm.com
Excellent exchange rate on the day it is booked, despite the fact that money takes 3 days to hit their account. The transfer is actioned as...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 7th 2011, 12:19 pm
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Fantastic, jtct. What's your secret?
Is this just luck or is there something we don't know about your application... like you're loaded perhaps??!!
Eleven months since your acknowledgement means...
Forum: Australia
Apr 7th 2011, 12:11 pm
Replies: 602
Views: 65,156
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: CPV Off-Topic posts - now sparkling lifestyle chat in Australia!!

We totally agree.
In fact, we think that "short time" means about two months. What are your views?
John & Eirian
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 24th 2011, 8:18 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Alan is probably right.
I opened our account in Sydney too while we were on holiday.
John
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 24th 2011, 8:15 am
Replies: 1,019
Views: 156,704
Posted By JohnDeeHart

Re: Contributory Parent Visa - Part 5 - Visa/Immigration queries only please!!

Yes, I've done this too using the online banking service. Made a transfer to my daughter's account using just her Sort code and account number, exactly as I would have done here in the UK. Taxed at...
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