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Offline OzPaul

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Successful immigration application
« on: January 15, 2007, 07:38:44 pm »
 Dear AM Forum Family

I just received the wonderful news that my application to become a permanent resident in Australia has been approved ;D

It has taken 2 and 1/2 years and at times been quite fraught though today I am victorious !!! I had a very uphill struggle as Australia does not allow persons with HIV to immigrate. Having said that there are exceptions and I am quite thrilled to say that I am one of them. I presented a compelling and convincing case to both the Department of Immigration and the Medical Officer of the Commonwealth on the basis of being a Long Term Non Progressor. I had been rejected twice before with my application. I had an excellent immigration agent who has worked with both gay and lesbian couples and persons with HIV. He had much success over the years in representing both communities.

The message I would also like to put forth here is that one person can confront a national immigration agency and become successful. My case has now set precedent in Australia and may hopefully make it easier for those who follow.

I now get to stay in Australia with my Australian partner. I will take out Australian citizenship in two years and also keep my American citizenship.

In my time here at the Forums I have gained strength and courage by the many compelling people and your stories and how we may succeed and sometimes make a difference in the world. I dedicate this day to all of you and the millioms of others who continue to struggle and sometimes prevail in the face of sometimes overwhelming odds.

in Peace and Love
Paul
« Last Edit: January 16, 2007, 07:47:26 pm by OzPaul »
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Offline Cliff

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #1 on: January 15, 2007, 08:05:36 pm »
Good for you!  Dual citizenship does have its benefits.  Conrgats.
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Offline lydgate

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #2 on: January 15, 2007, 08:47:34 pm »
This is just wonderful news, Paul. I don't like using exclamation marks all that much, but... !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wow. As you say, a precedent has been set. Case law is mind-bogglingly intricate and confusing; but one precedent just might lead to another, which might in turn... &etc.

Congratulations. Very happy for you and your partner.

Your story is also a reminder how important it is in these situations to get an excellent lawyer to represent you; and excellent not just in terms of knowing the law but also fully sympathetic to what you're fighting for.

Jay  :)
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Offline joemutt

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #3 on: January 15, 2007, 08:49:32 pm »
CONGRATULATIONS! What a relief and what a big difference this will make for you!
I'm really happy for you.
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Offline AlanBama

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2007, 09:13:26 pm »
Congratulations Paul!   Great news.
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Offline megasept

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #5 on: January 15, 2007, 09:18:49 pm »
Paul: Congratulations to the two of you!  ;D   8) -Megasept
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Offline JohnOso

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #6 on: January 15, 2007, 09:52:41 pm »
Wonderful news bud!

Wish I could immigrate to Australia ;-)


Congrats,
John
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Offline Longislander

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #7 on: January 15, 2007, 10:41:43 pm »
Congratulations Paul!! It's nice to see good things happen to great people!!
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Offline cubbybear

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2007, 11:12:56 pm »
Hey Paul

From one permanent resident of Australia (I'm a Brit.) to another, welcome aboard ;)

Hugs,
Matt

(Who also wishes John could immigrate to Australia!)
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Offline i_am_scared

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #9 on: January 16, 2007, 02:28:01 am »
Congratulations I hope you have a wonderful life here in Australia. I wish you and your partner all the best. Australia is a great place to live.

I leave for Canada next week. I will be getting married on March 4th to my beautiful husband to be. I will be going through the whole process myself. I hear it is easy to immigrate to Canada. My partner has tested HIV+ and I hoped that some day he would come and settle in Australia. I didn't know that Australia has a restriction on HIV+ person wanting to immigrate.

Best of luck to you both
« Last Edit: January 16, 2007, 02:30:26 am by i_am_scared »
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Offline monmon

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #10 on: January 16, 2007, 03:39:40 am »
Congrats Paul!  hopefully US can do the same in the near future?? 

All the best,

monmon
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Offline sweetasmeli

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #11 on: January 16, 2007, 05:37:10 am »
What a wonderful success story! That's great news Paul!

A huge happy CONGRATS to you and your partner!

So now you can RELAAAAAAX...in true Ozzie style!

Melia 8)
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Offline OzPaul

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2007, 06:24:18 am »
Thank you so much everyone !

Your kind thoughts and good wishes for me and my partner have really moved me. It has been a great day for me and your words of support have made it all the better.

Cheers
Paul
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Offline aztecan

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #13 on: January 16, 2007, 10:01:49 am »
Wow Paul,

I am so happy and so excited for you! It seems perserverance won out over bureaucracy.

I'm with John. Maybe he and I could be roommates?  ;D

HUGS,

Mark
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Offline JohnOso

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2007, 06:31:01 pm »
Mark,

I'd be more than happy to have you for a roomie.  However, I do have a voracious sexual appetite.  If that will be a problem, please let me know in advance.  ;D

Hugs,
John
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Offline J.R.E.

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2007, 06:53:15 pm »
Quote from: OzPaul on January 15, 2007, 07:38:44 pm


 My case has now set precedent in Australia and may hopefully make it easier for those who follow



Congratulations Paul !!!


  GREAT NEWS !!


The best to you and your partner-------------Ray
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Offline fearless

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2007, 07:33:40 pm »
That's great news, Paul.

A permanent WELCOME to you.

What a wieght ot have been lifted from your shoulders.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of your life in your little piece of paradise.

Stephen
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Offline mrtallguy

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #17 on: January 16, 2007, 07:46:07 pm »
PAUL....
YOUR JOURNEY IS A TRUE INSPIRATION TO THE REST OF US ON SO MANY LEVELS!!
ANY STRUGGLE WHERE WE PREVAIL IS TRULY A CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION....AND
SO IT IS FOR YOU....ALL THE BEST IN YOUR TRAVELS!

CRAIG
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Offline Javicho

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #18 on: January 22, 2007, 04:29:01 pm »
Congratulations Paul, that is a fantastic news I wish you and your partner the best

J.
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Offline poet

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #19 on: January 22, 2007, 05:40:53 pm »
Congratulations to you and to your partner, Paul.  Clearly they also took into account the great thread you started here and your history of posts. :) Win
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Offline wellington

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #20 on: January 22, 2007, 08:55:23 pm »
As they say, "good on ya, mate!"  ;D
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Offline terpie82

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #21 on: January 23, 2007, 07:52:40 pm »
Paul, all I can say is I'm SPEECHLESS! In my mind, there was never any doubt that this would go through and I'm so glad and relieved that the tribulation has come to a close. I wish you two the best and don't forget, I hold you two to the promise you guys made about me spending time in Australia at your plant-named rooms.
-Terpie
PS, Are you guys planning a trip to the US anytime soon? If so, please let me know and if I can offer any assistance in showing you guys around town. 
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Offline OzPaul

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Re: Successful immigration application
« Reply #22 on: January 23, 2007, 07:59:43 pm »
Hi Minh

Thanks so much !! Yes,  you are always welcome here at our place in Australia. Remember the best time to come is our spring ( Sept.) when the native orchids are blooming on the track behind the house.

We hope to come to DC this June when I'll participate again in the NIH study. We look forward to seeing you again then.

Congratulations on your very good news on the PHD front on on your news about your partner ;D

Hugs
Paul
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