The unexpected

This morning when I checked my email, there was an email from the immigration. My first thought was "was I waiting for a reply from them?"

*clicked*

Dear Ms Woon

I refer to your application for a Skilled - Independent (VB 885) visa lodged on 27 January 2010 with the department.

I am pleased to advise that on 01 July 2010 a decision was taken to grant this visa.

HAH! I had to read that part a few times before realising that my PR application has been approved. Am feeling very happy. Wanted to share the news with my parents and sis but they were all still sleeping so I had to wait a bit lol. But yeah, am now an Australian permanent resident. 

5 months of waiting was not that long. I mean, my friend keeps telling me 6 months is the minimum time. Nah, take that! And I saved 2.5k without going through the agent. :p 

Next plan for now is to enroll as a Masters student.. hehe. All blessings come from God. Thank you..