Marcus109

Hi guys, just to update, it came through with 90mins to spare as I was travelling to the airport!! Cutting it fine. was able to attach it to my emergency passport for anytime that’s ever in that predicament. Cheers

Hi Guys, I have a bit of a situation. I have been a permanent resident living in Australia for the past 5 years. I have recently returned home for a wedding and was told at the border that I don't have a visa to return and would need to obtain an RRV. (I totally mis-understood the terms and never thought of it before leaving) I applied a couple of weeks ago on my return to the UK and I am due to fly out to Australia tomorrow through Qatar and onto Melbourne but my RRV has not yet been approved. To complicate matters further, I realised Id lost my passport just prior to leaving Australia and had to obtain an emergency passport from the British Consulate in Melbourne the day before I left. I phoned the department last week and the lady said she can see I meet the requirements and that some was looking at my application and that I would receive an email that day which never happened. I then phoned again last night and another lady spoke with processing department who said they would not fast-track any applications etc. (Fair Enough). She indicated (vaguely) that there may be a request for documentation but wasn't specific and said she could not advise me what to do with regards attempting to travel. MY EMERGENCY PASSPORT ONLY ALLOWS THIS RETURN TRIP WHICH LEAVES ME IN LIMBO WITH REAGRDS TRAVEL MOVEMENTS. I COULD HAVE GOTTEN ANOTHER PASSPORT WHILE HERE BUT I LEFT AUSTRALIA ON THE EMERGENCY ONE AND DIDNT WANT TO COMPLICATE THINGS FURTHER. I AM DUE BACK AT WORK THIS COMING MONDAY AND IT IS IMPERITIVE THAT I AM THERE DUE TO VARIOUS REASONS. My questions are: Due to the complications with different passport numbers, should I submit a change of circumstances form? Could this be what she indicated to? If I attempted to board the first leg of my flight, would I be allowed? Would I then be allowed through Qatar? If so, what would be the likely scenario at the Australian border? Is there a possibility I could be stuck with no ability to go anywhere due to this temporary passport restriction? Sorry for the long post but as you can see, this is a very tricky situation for me. Thank you kindly in advance of any advice Cheers

Hi Guys, FINALLY got my visa granted this morning. See timeline below.......: ) Application and nomination lodged 26th June at Melbourne - Low risk, Industrial Sales. Got case officer on the 5th February, requested medical which was completed on the 7th so 5 weeks since medical in case anyone is in the same boat. Heading to Central Queensland, hopefully in the next 4-5 weeks!!!!! Good luck to nayone still waiting, it seems the backlog is finally being sorted. Cheers for all the help from everyone on this, the information has been invaluable.

Hi I am from Low Risk mate

Thanks Blossom, Yeah its so sureal, it drags on so long and you start to lose some faith it will all work out. I am so happy, just a bit worried still lol probably natural though...........

Hi Guys, On thursday i demanded that my MA contact DIAC regarding my application and on Saturday I got a case officer, nomination approved and medicals requested!!!!!!!! I have checked my emails every morning for near 8 months waiting on this and im in shock but so happy!! Can someone please tell me, if DIAC were going to refuse the application for whatever reason, would they do so before they would send me to do medicals??? Applied, nomination and visa application at melbourne NON DRC 27/6/2012, Industrial Sales, acknowledgement in September............Case officer on 2nd February 2013

Hi Everyone, This thread has gone quite quiet over the past number of weeks which is a positive sign I suppose as lots of people seem to have got their PR. 6 months have now passes since I lodged mine Non-DRC at Melbourne-Low risk..........This delay is causing me all sorts of trouble like a lot of people and there seems to be no logic to the process!!!! Anyway, could someone please be able to help me with this: My girlfriend of 3+ years is currently in Australia on a WHV. The idea was to meet up when I got my visa then look at options thereafter. When I applied, my agent knew of this but I was never asked about being able to put her on my application. Is this possible to do now or after issue?? We have never lived together or had any joint bank account etc......Is this costly to do also? Thanks in advance

How can Melbourne be so slow????? Something isnt right here...........Does anyone know if there is any truth in cases being sent to other processing centres? Surely Melbourne are under governmental pressure to sort their timeframe out?? I understand that things are busy but Melboune is a joke!!!

Did I read this right??? If so, how can this be right? I am a June applicant from Melbourne but know there are so many people before me......... How can melbourne be so slow compared to the other 2? None of this makes sense tho it is reassuring that there is a possibility for maybe straight forward applications to pass through first........ What was the occupation if you do not mind me asking?

Thanks, Im almost afraid to contact them!! you are DRC, shouldnt be too long for you. Im in for the long haul. Hope I get lucky though!! Its good to know that yours has been confirmed without letter. Thanks for that

Hi Guys, I have been using this forum for some time now and really appreciate all the advice given on it. It has helped me loads through the process. I lodged application in June 2012 through Migration Agent (RSMS 119). Job offer in Queensland. I have not yet recieved any acknowledgement of my application!!! I know they have been inundated with last minute applications but surely this is taking the biscuit? I emailed Agent and asked again where it was sent and she said Brisbane, however I could have swore she said it would be Melbourne before that.......confused!! Said she would chase it up in a week if we hear nothing! Has anyone who applied in June (non DRC) recieved any information at all. I can handle the wait ok as I know lots of people have been waiting a long time. Would just be nice to know they have it..... Thanks in advance