ENS (121/856 visa) Timeline

**solinsyd** · 24-09-2010, 02:28 AM

Originally Posted by hybrid

Wish I got a letter like that.

My case officer is adamant they don't give out "pre grant letters"

I'm going to hang about the North Island for most of my NZ trip - I don't want to go too far in case there's an issue! Hopefully it should be trouble free. The case officer reckons that I only need one day.

My migration solicitor reckons I could do the "Auckland Shuffle" - fly in, get it evidenced, fly out!!

Perhaps it varies between offices...

The North Island is pretty fun - I was there a few months back! Enjoy!

**calvinated** · 24-09-2010, 02:37 AM

Originally Posted by hybrid

Congrats!

I didn't get a "pre grant" letter - what did it look like?

I've also been told some specific requirements about getting out of the country:

They recommend at least 5 days in case of any issues - problems at the DIAC office etc.
You need to give the case officer the dates that you are away
They put the dates in the diary and check the immigration passport computer to see that you have left the country
The grant the visa
You can then come back - you don't actually have to get a label from an embassy due to "Australia's modern electronic visa system"

Might be useful info for the other 121s (fluffy and calvinated).

I'm going to Auckland on 03/10. 04/10 is a public holiday in Oz so I've asked for the grant to happen on 05/10 and I'll go to the consulate in Auckland on 06/10 to get a label.

You got some plans to go abroad?

Thanks for the info hybrid.

Happy that things are moving for at least some people!
Congrats to you and Solinsyd.

Fluffy & Richkoto- i hope you guys get yours soon. Will keep my fingers crossed for all of us! My 457 runs out in less than 2 months

**waitingyawn** · 24-09-2010, 02:56 AM

Originally Posted by fluffy

Likewise, HYBIRD applied about a week before me and is leaving for NZ to get his visa granted and like you Im still sitting waiting for some news.

ARHH!

Why did mine have to still be at bloody Parra

Good things come to those who wait, no pain no gain etc. etc. Still agree (and share it too) about the

though!

I think they should add "migration case officer" to the SOL, because they are clearly understaffed!!

**fluffy** · 24-09-2010, 03:19 AM

Originally Posted by waitingyawn

Good things come to those who wait, no pain no gain etc. etc. Still agree (and share it too) about the

though!

I think they should add "migration case officer" to the SOL, because they are clearly understaffed!!

Love it yes they need more case officers, Ive already said I will go and work there for a few weeks il get the pile down for them! Il even do it for free.

Although when I do get my visa I dont know what ill do with all my spare time, I spend so much time looking at my e mails, ranting on here, searching for flight prices every few days and planning to depart Oz that I wont know what to do with myself

**jerryb** · 24-09-2010, 03:24 AM

Originally Posted by hybrid

Hang in there guys... The cases moved from Parra can only be good for the processing times there.

Fluffy - you're right behind me in from when I got my first contact with the case officer. Give it another couple of weeks for that margin of error...

congrats hybrid wat office did your visa get transferred to? i got a reply email yesterday email from DIAC saying my application was transferred to melbourne on 13/8 r they processing fast there???

**hybrid** · 24-09-2010, 03:30 AM

Mine went to Perth on 13/08 too. I didn't get an email - I only found out when I called on 07/09. The case officer contacted my agent on 10/09 asking for the last bit of paperwork.

Anecdotally, it looks like Melbourne is fast, with a huge random factor thrown in!

Originally Posted by jerryb

congrats hybrid wat office did your visa get transferred to? i got a reply email yesterday email from DIAC saying my application was transferred to melbourne on 13/8 r they processing fast there???

**jerryb** · 24-09-2010, 03:35 AM

Originally Posted by hybrid

Mine went to Perth on 13/08 too. I didn't get an email - I only found out when I called on 07/09. The case officer contacted my agent on 10/09 asking for the last bit of paperwork.

Anecdotally, it looks like Melbourne is fast, with a huge random factor thrown in!

wat extra paperwork did they ask for thought MA lodged complete applications?? heres hoping they r fast there 6 wks yester 24 wks on monday god im getting sick of counting wks and days

**robbie70** · 24-09-2010, 04:52 AM

Update:
All paperwork (mine an employer) lodged on 10/03 with medicals, police check, etc etc. all info
Nomination approved by Immigration on 03/09
Case Officer I will never know. No case officer assigned on 16/09 and then ...
Visa approved 20/09
Visa granted as soon as my wife and daughter are back in the country (30/10)

occupation: market research

**fluffy** · 24-09-2010, 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by robbie70

Update:
All paperwork (mine an employer) lodged on 10/03 with medicals, police check, etc etc. all info
Nomination approved by Immigration on 03/09
Case Officer I will never know. No case officer assigned on 16/09 and then ...
Visa approved 20/09
Visa granted as soon as my wife and daughter are back in the country (30/10)

occupation: market research

Another person to add to the list of me being jealous of!
How long until they come back? At least you know its all sorted now. Well done.

**kevpreston** · 24-09-2010, 10:53 AM

Quick question, if i put in my nomination and full application together the 5-7 months processing time isn't from when the nomination is granted is it. I'm sure my MA said that it's from when the application is submitted but just checking.