YEHAH!!!!!!! We got our visa......

[twinkle-toes]

Originally Posted by ellisa

Hi srn, thanks and yes i will definately be keeping in touch as i think it helps us all so much. I'm so looking forward to going to brissie its such a nice thing to be looking forward to!! I have my fingers crossed for Anj as well as i know she lodged her visa before me, but she will get there too, its just the waiting game thats drives you dolally!!!!!we all have to keep smiling because once you have the visa (although the main worry) theres something else to worry you....ellisa

which part of Brisbane will you move to? Am heading for Greenslopes..

[ellisa]

Originally Posted by twinkle-toes

which part of Brisbane will you move to? Am heading for Greenslopes..

Hi twinkle-toes, we are heading for carindale or belmont suburbs as i don't want to be too far from the hospital. What is Greenslopes like???....ellisa

[twinkle-toes]

Haha... Heading for Greenslopes cos that's where my hospital will be too. Haha..

No clue whatsoever, I just hope I don't get a rude shock when I get there. Haha..

[scottishcelts]

Congratulations Ellisa - come join the fun

[ellisa]

Originally Posted by scottishcelts

Congratulations Ellisa - come join the fun

Thanx scottishcelts, yes weve actually made a decision and that is were going January 2010 whether weve sold up or not, sooner if we sell!!! Busy selling things at the moment so plenty to keep us busy.

[srn_29]

Hi Ellisa and Twinkle-toes,

try this website, ourbrisbane.com, it has some info about the suburbs you are looking for. I'm really not sure if it can answer any of your questions.

[twinkle-toes]

awesome! thanks for the tip!

[Sweets]

Hope we get to experience that feeling too. Well done guys and good luck to you

My husband completed his Vetassess Skills Test yesterday in Carpentry and was told we shall know in 10 days' time if he has passed. Can anyone who has had to do this test and has passed, please tell me how long we can then expect to wait until we are asked to complete medicals and police checks? I was told the medicals are the last thing you get done as your Visa is valid from the date of medicals, thus it is best to leave these until last. Then once these are completed how long is it until you hear from the Australian Government whether you are accepted or not? We never seem to get an answer from anyone when we ask this question.

We are applying from the UK if that helps anyone who has been through the process recently. I look forward to hearing from anyone who may have info for us.

Thanks.

[Vicky_T_Viking]

Originally Posted by ellisa

Hi Everyone

Checked this morning and there it was, our long awaited visa!!! words can't describe how we feel, i feel like i've won the lottery!!! Also had a second viewing on the house yesterday, so fingers crossed we sell. I also got registration with the QNC this week, so its all happening......we could be there before christmas and i can't wait. Good-luck to the rest of you with your visas and lets hope you don't have to wait too long........

Wish I was in your shoes!

Best Wishes with selling the house!

I'm waiting for processing still. They seem to have put none-priority applications back a bit, but hopefully not for too long.

[Vicky_T_Viking]

Hi!

I had to complete the Vetassess skills assessment thing and it took 3 months to get the certificate back. I then had to get together the whole visa application which took a couple of months, with getting certified copies of birth certificates and work references and all that. Visa application was submitted in November 08 and am still waiting for processing. Haven't been called up for medicals and police clearance yet - they're the last thing before you get your visa- and you'll be told when to have them done. Hope that helps.

Good Luck!!

Originally Posted by Sweets

Hope we get to experience that feeling too. Well done guys and good luck to you

My husband completed his Vetassess Skills Test yesterday in Carpentry and was told we shall know in 10 days' time if he has passed. Can anyone who has had to do this test and has passed, please tell me how long we can then expect to wait until we are asked to complete medicals and police checks? I was told the medicals are the last thing you get done as your Visa is valid from the date of medicals, thus it is best to leave these until last. Then once these are completed how long is it until you hear from the Australian Government whether you are accepted or not? We never seem to get an answer from anyone when we ask this question.

We are applying from the UK if that helps anyone who has been through the process recently. I look forward to hearing from anyone who may have info for us.

Thanks.