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I have Westpac account and you can transfer 10k a day, for the second VAC I set up 4 consecutive payments dave
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You are not alone with Centerlink problems, my lot submitted the AOS forms in early May, after three weeks had not heard anything, chased up and found that forms had been misdirected to the wrong department and would have to resubmit. Having done that they got the interview done but had two week wait for the forms to arrive in order to place the bond. It was at last lodged yesterday, how long before they inform Immigration is anybodys guess.
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Phoebe You withdraw it at the same time, it is a section on the application that withdraws any other applications you may have. The application form is the same for both visas. You do not have to resubmit the certified documentation unless there have been any changes to circumstances. I just sent an e- mail to them asking what they wanted from me to change and I got a detailed reply back Dave
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They can take it into consideration. I don't think you will get a firm answer as to how much etc. each case will no doubt be assessed at the time. In my case I applied for a 103 in April 2010. I then applied for a 143, withdrawing the 103 in April of this year, I got a case officer at the beginning of May. In the acknowledgement correspondence it stated that time served on the 103 could be given consideration, but there was no indication of how much or when. You pay your money and take your chanch Dave
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One route, the route I have taken may suit your circumstances. It is a more expensive way but gives you more control. I applied for a 103 non contributory visa in early 2010. The time nor finances were right for a 143 application. I had no intention of waiting for the 15 years it would have taken. Earlier this year the it time was right to apply for a 143 contributory visa. The time waiting on the 103 was taken into consideration and I got a case officer within a few days of lodging the 143 application. It is more expensive as you have to pay he 1st fee again, but to be able to time it to my needs has made it worthwhile.
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Thanks for both your replies. i think this is probably the best way
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I will hopefully be asked for the 2nd VAC in the next few weeks, and am still a bit unsure of best way to pay it. The good bit will be that it will be before any increase but on the other hand before the rate to pay in London is reset to reflect the current rate. I bank with Nationwide and i am not sure whether their bank draft is acceptable by DIAC. I have used HIFX to transfer sums to my bank ac in OZ. I remember reading in the past applicants using HIFX for the second VAC. I would be grateful for any suggestesions and experiences as best way to approach it
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I am currently going from a 103 to a 143 and the only docs required for the 143 and 40 are if any circumstances have changed. For my 143 the circumstances have not changed, my daughter has moved and now has a job, so certified copies in respect of this are being sent but not for things that have not changed Dave
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Thanks for the reply
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I submitted a 103 application back in early 2010, circumstances are now right for me to withdraw it and replace with a 143. I have been told by immigration at Perth that time waiting on the 103 list can be taken into consideration against the wait on the replacement application. Does anyone have any knowledge or idea if this "time served" is a) long enough to reduce any waiting and or b) what the time waiting for a CO is likely to be. The application will be lodged by the end of the month. thanks in anticipation.
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The length of time for the 103 queue is a moveable feast. Yes, taking the 2010/11 quota it is 20 years plus, however the quota for 2011/12 has been doubled to 2000. Also there is currently a review underway into cutting the number of all visa categories by half and parent visas are up for review, how this will pan out is anyone's guess. I suspect many have gone this route, myself included, as it gives one the opportunity to wait for an improved economic climate in relation to exchange rates (we hope) then one can convert to a 143.
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Hi I am in the 103 queue. I applied last spring and got a queue date of sept at 18000 in line. I was going to apply for a 143 but at the last minute went for 103 due to the deteriorating exchange rate. I took the view that I could still visit as often as I wanted and for as long but did not want to suffer a 30% depreciation in assets as well as a similar depreciation on my pension, I am 57 so have time on my side I hope!! Should the finical balance change I can always change to a 143. Quite simply it is the difference between going there and finding a bit of work or something to do that suits or going and having to work
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I was going to apply for a 143 but instead applied for a 103 so I was not in any queue at that time, I am 18,000+ on this one!!!!. As I understand it if I do go for the 143 in say 2 years time I have to pay the first VAC again but queueing time should count so a CO would be appointed reasonably quickly View Conversation Edit Report
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<p>I was going to apply for a 143 but instead applied for a 103 so I was not in any queue at that time, I am 18,000+ on this one!!!!. As I understand it if I do go for the 143 in say 2 years time I have to pay the first VAC again but queueing time should count so a CO would be appointed reasonably quickly</p>
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I have not seen any discussion or thoughts on the board on the consultative process and DIAC aim of reducing and overhauling number of visas. This includes the current classes of Family Visas. Usually these processes have pretty firm ideas at the outset where they intend to go with it. The document is available on the DIAC site. Having some idea on the Governments thoughts would obviously be useful for folk making their plans. Personally I am in the queue for a 103, I changed my application from a 143 at the last minute a year ago when the dollar soared and the pound dived with the intention of switching to a 143 when and if the currencies came back near to that of a couple of years back. My plans could not take a 30% odd hit.