My dear friends,
Many thanks for your help and advice, we've got our Visas!
EOI Submitted 25/09/2012
EOI Selected 03/10/2012
ITA Received 02/01/2013
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Pending 2 more months for additional partnership documents (1 month) & my wife's 2nd medical check (1 month)
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Interview 28/05/13
Visas confirmed 18/07/13