TenPoundPom Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 On 04/02/2019 at 09:42, Jon the Hat said: While I admire your optimism, I think you should really be called TenThousandPoundPom. Haha! My parents were of the ten pound pom era...actually they didn't even pay the £10, got their passage all paid for in the 70s! Dad does like a bargain. Obviously I'm Aussie the visa is for my other half. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 (edited) Edited February 7, 2019 by CEP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2O Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 17 hours ago, Freo81 said: Hello all. Just wondering if I can get added to CEP's fancy spreadsheet please? We are playing the waiting game also. Just me and my Aussie wife (no kids), aiming to be in WA for September/October. I lodged my application for 309/100 on 20th Nov. Both Acro and health check done within 2 weeks. All evidence uploaded by mid December, although we've added some small bits in Jan. I understand we seem to be up to Octoberish from reading through? It's not an exact science though eh? Hope you all get to hear some good news soon!! I’m hoping they’re now working through October lodgements...looks like there were some RFI’s for those applying at the start of October. We lodged on the 28th October, but no contact as yet. Just keeping everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingers Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 I’m hoping they’re now working through October lodgements...looks like there were some RFI’s for those applying at the start of October. We lodged on the 28th October, but no contact as yet. Just keeping everything I'm August lodgement and there are others on similar timelines so there is still some way to go but some that were lodged later have their grants. It's so difficult to judge! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemTrae Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 5 hours ago, W2O said: I’m hoping they’re now working through October lodgements...looks like there were some RFI’s for those applying at the start of October. We lodged on the 28th October, but no contact as yet. Just keeping everything Lol kind of hoping they could finish May's first!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W2O Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 @Ingers @GemTrae Don’t get me wrong...I know there are lots of you still waiting who lodged well before me. Obviously each case, once looked at, can take varying amounts of time to process, and that’s probably dependent on all sorts of factors. However, from looking at the Immi website, they seem to have a queue system for the initial assessment. This, and looking at the spreadsheet, is what’s giving me hope that they’re now starting to look at the October lodgements. I realise that after it’s been first looked at it’s anyone’s guess at how long it takes, but at least there’s a glimmer of hope I didn’t mean to offend anyone...fingers crossed all of you who have been waiting for a long time hear something soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicci Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 1 hour ago, GemTrae said: Lol kind of hoping they could finish May's first!! Or March maybe! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicci Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 52 minutes ago, W2O said: @Ingers @GemTrae Don’t get me wrong...I know there are lots of you still waiting who lodged well before me. Obviously each case, once looked at, can take varying amounts of time to process, and that’s probably dependent on all sorts of factors. However, from looking at the Immi website, they seem to have a queue system for the initial assessment. This, and looking at the spreadsheet, is what’s giving me hope that they’re now starting to look at the October lodgements. I realise that after it’s been first looked at it’s anyone’s guess at how long it takes, but at least there’s a glimmer of hope I didn’t mean to offend anyone...fingers crossed all of you who have been waiting for a long time hear something soon You didn't offend anyone just think people are frustrated at the slowness of it all. Thry have shut the Madrid office which means all applicants go through the London office with limited staff so I've been told. Apprantely it was 7 - 9 months lead time now it's gone to up to 19 months! If only coming to England was as difficult hey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATE Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I can't believe some of you havent had your approvals in yet! Fingers crossed for today and next week! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiebobbles Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 I'm not sure if the slowness is what my issue was. I think my biggest issue was the opaqueness of it all. If there was an online tracker of progress ... expected timeline of when we would be reviewed etc I think everyone would feel better. But when people seemingly ahead of you are granted / receiving RFIs and it's all silent for you it's worrying, as you start questioning if you can fill out forms properly and if you have you just thrown $7000 down the drain. CEPs tracker at least gives an indication of order and requests and where we sit - i swear its the only thing i had to hold onto at the end i was seriously getting so stressed. But surely there is some way the immi account could do that .... I have everything crossed they come back to you guys soon and that you get those golden emails 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Haaa glad it’s been of help @Katiebobbles xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charbok Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Going mad here! Every time I see your name @CEP I’m hoping you will have had that magic email! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeHoulding Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 06/02/2019 at 22:02, Ingers said: Crikey. March is a long time!. Fingers crossed yours in imminent. We were August. Had a question over the medical and an RFI but every item of evidence we can come up with has now been submitted. I'm at 98 docs of my 100 allowance so hopefully we've submitted enough now. Hi @Ingers im August aswell & currently at 98 docs uploaded haha I will have to upload on the kids if I get RFI agsin Can't beleive were still waiting, although im not as obsessed about checking my immi since we Moved, had so much to do getting a house etc I really hope there's dome movement tjis month as there's too many ftom early 2018 still waiting xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyLondon Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 On 27/01/2019 at 22:04, AmyLondon said: Hello all I am also a long time lurker and have found this thread really helpful. I thought I would share my timeline to add to the wider picture: 309/100 submitted front loaded (no agent): 2 July 2018 Medical uploaded: 4 August 2018 Police certificate uploaded: 24 August 2018 RFI (police check as error on first): 21 November 2018 Information uploaded: 17 December 2018 I am aiming to move to Melbourne around September once I qualify in my field, wondering if I will have to plan a trip to Aus before then if my visa is granted is next month or so. Hi all I applied on 2 July and my medical was uploaded on 4 August, assuming (or praying) my visa comes through in the next month or so, will they give me an entry date of pre-August 2019? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 4 hours ago, AmyLondon said: Hi all I applied on 2 July and my medical was uploaded on 4 August, assuming (or praying) my visa comes through in the next month or so, will they give me an entry date of pre-August 2019? Yes that you be likely-unless your police check was earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeHoulding Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Morning all, Happy new week, fingers crossed that @CEP can get the green highlighter out this week xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Morning @ZoeHoulding !! I'm poised.....updated sheet coming soon to a forum thread near you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeHoulding Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 9 minutes ago, CEP said: Morning @ZoeHoulding !! I'm poised.....updated sheet coming soon to a forum thread near you! Got my fingers crossed that this is your week xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charbok Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 There never seems to be a grant on a Monday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GemTrae Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Yeah, feeling a bit broken and sulky today! Hormones and patience don't mix well it seems. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 (edited) On 08/02/2019 at 07:26, Nicci said: If only coming to England was as difficult hey If it’s any comfort, it’s more difficult for an Australian partner or parent to come to England Edited February 11, 2019 by Marisawright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicci Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 On 10/02/2019 at 21:58, ZoeHoulding said: Got my fingers crossed that this is your week xx Here's hoping we see the word "grant" on lots of people's line!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 54 minutes ago, GemTrae said: Yeah, feeling a bit broken and sulky today! Hormones and patience don't mix well it seems. You’re in good company I’m feeling comforted knowing that I’m not alone but id like to get on the visa grant bus now please 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEP Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Ok no change this week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticklebug74 Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Morning all, have come across this lovely post and will get avidly reading for recommendations and advice along the way. I'm an aussie and my husband is English and we have been married 11 years and have three children. Just applied last week (5/2/19) for hubbies Aussie visa as we have decided (FINALLY) to make the move. Currently uploaded the huge amount of repetitive forms and evidence. Police checks paid for. Medical completed. We are not hopeful of getting it anytime soon but hope to get there sometime in 2020. I would love to join the visa bus with you all 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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