Good news !!!!.....Got the Visa.

[kaz101]

And Congratulations from me as well

Regards,
Karen

[Shankar]

Congrats!!!!

[anandsushil]

Congrats Shankar..!!!!

When do you plan to move now?

[Shankar]

Thanks.

If I get a job there we will move before May 2010. Otherwise we go on vacation to Oz and just validate our visa and come back. I do not want to slip in a risky territory by quitting my current job and search a new job in Oz.

[anj1976]

but shankar u wont get a job anyways while sitting here, u have to tk that risk

[mohit2903]

Hi Shankar, in my opinion i would search for a job from here only and try to clear the interview otherwise as you mentioned go for a vacation to valid the visa and search for a job there during vacation period. If it clicks try to buy some time from your new employer and later join.
This will add a travelling cost on you. But, you will be on the safer side at the end.

[donRyan]

Congrats my friend. All the best for the future. Keep us updated on how things go from here.

[aarav]

Hey Congrats...
one favour please..i came to know from your posts that u had applied through wwics..could u guide me as to how they r?..

thanks
aarav

Originally Posted by Shankar

Dear Folks,

Finally I got the visa after a long wait as I have started the preparations in the month of Feb-2008. But lodged the application in December 2008(175-CSL). But since then I have been undergoing all the tensions because of the recession effect and the changes done by DIAC to the immigration process.

But finally the story ended on a happy note as my visa was granted on 10th July 2009. Need to validate my visa before 3rd June 2010. So I have much room to search for a job in Oz.

I would like to thank the forum members for their suggestions and I wish all the applicants good luck.




-Shankar

[Shankar]

Going to an agent is completely depends on the conditions and the time you have with you.

But basically the agents and individuals follow the same process to get the visa. On top of that agents provide some services like landing and settlement. But I did not opt for these services as I have few friends there in Oz....I will be taking their help.

If you just want to obtain a visa and you don't want any other extra services, then you can file your case on your own if your documents are fine. In my case I did not have the time to take care of all these activities, so approached agent.

[nihariku]

Shankar -Congrats!
I am sure you are so revealed .It makes life feel so much better even if it is not me

All the best with the journey ahead.Pls keep us posted with all your encounters

NK