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Finally. Called DP who approved my visa with 30 mins! Flights booked and we're off to Melbourne in August!

Yehaa Congrautulations!!!

Hiya Anika keep looking at flights too, would love to book it but scared in case visa doesnt come through in time .Mid August is a bit vague..its a pain because they seem to be going fast ...and jump up in prices.........im looking at 16th or 23rd ...from Dublin.......wonder if we ask co can we book it ??????!!!!!!!:laugh:

Hey Julie who were you looking at flying with from Dublin, did you try Australian Holidays in Dublin?

Well my time to start the long slog. Visa sent special delivery today. I'm applying for the 309/100 but think it's likely I'll go straight to the 100.

Good luck!! The waiting is a killer though...

Hi everyone, to the person that said there will be delays over Christmas, I applied on 21st december and definitely thought it sat in the desk for a fortnight while the co went out in the sauce. Lol

 

Had my leaving do on Saturday, flying to Perth in 12 days! Can you take double baggage with Singapore on a 309 visa ?

- your visa came through then recently? At least its through Well done. Your so lucky the wait is finally over!!!

Ahhh these Visa bills keep racking up haha oh well will be all worth it when we are back in the land of oz!

 

One more quicky...who did you guys get to certify your docs and witness your statements? xx:animal-pig:

Solicitors for us!

Aw well I hope you get your visa grant soon! And good luck with your PhD, what are you studying?

I'm looking at biomarkers for diabetes and how they may act on the body- pure nerd fest!! I cant wait to be finished.

What are you for doing once you get to Oz have you work lined up?

Application sent by agent Jan 5th, acknowledged Jan 12th

Visa issued today!, 20th June.

Waited until a few weeks after submitting for medical to be done.

Our CO was VF.

 

Hope this is useful to those waiting.

Chris add your stats to the spreadsheet https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aopvk3Y5mD7HdGp5V2hESFluN3V0QWNBTDg2TWJoLVE#gid=0

One of true love, separation, hours of skype and huge phone bills... I could write a novel on it!

When we started dating I knew OH was for moving back to Oz but it was kinda ok as I was starting my PhD. We agreed that I would do PhD and he would go back to Oz and we would come back and forward. After my first trip out after and being separated for only 4 months it was too much, every day was like 2. OH came home that snowy Christmas eve and it was bliss

Now I have to keep my end of the bargain, finish the PhD as fast as possible (I know Jason I am on here and not writing ) and get back to Oz for a decent thai, some heat and some quality chill time with Jason

Things are so much better out there ( never mind the heat and loads of creatures for me to poke at!) I cant wait to go back!

Awe how lovely!! It takes up to 6 months from when you submit the visa (unless you are unlucky to submit over chrimbo hols- i thin there are a few people still waiting?)

Keep us posted when you submit!

Good luck! It is straight forward - has your other half got PR for australia?

Cool, we have received advice from an agent, but were hoping to just do it ourselves as it'll be much cheaper! For the temporary partner visa 309 did anyone include their medical and police checks with their application? Or is it best to wait until CO requests it?

Brit chick, the forms are all online and they are straight forward. It may take you a bit of time to gather up supporting information for your visa, but if there are gaps or information missing your CO should give you the opportunity to address these and send further information within a certain time frame. Our CO even gave us suggestions as to was additional evidence was suitable.

Everyones application is different.

You really don't need a migration agent unless you have a very complicated case!

Things you will need to read are

Which visa to apply for general info : http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/family-visas-partner.htm

Brit chick if yours is the 309 you will prob be looking at :http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/partners/partner/309-100/ <-- everything you need is in this one, including forms etc

Its really important you read this booklet and base your application on it http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/books1.htm

Form filling

One for you (the applicant ) http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/47sp.pdf

One for your other half (the sponsor) http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/40sp.pdf

One if you have kiddies http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/47a.pdf

Other info

* statements (one from you, one from partner) outlining how you met etc, when you decided to be "defacto", how the house runs etc, everything you need to include is in the booklet above http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/books1.htm

*Statutory declarations should be filled out by family and friends http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/888.pdf

Get them to outline your living arrangements, how you met etc and how wonderful you are as a couple. These need to be signed by a solicitor in the uk/ireland, although if you are in Oz any of the professionals can sign them off.

* Evidence of being a couple for a year- can be tricky see here http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/35relationship.htm

Include things such as

• joint leases for houses, joint bills, council tax, wills or mortgage stuff.

• Bank statements for both of you, at the same address for the past year (best send a month or 2 over if you can)

• Joint invitations to weddings etc

• a few (but not loads) of picture of you and the OT at events

- this isn't an extensive list - just a few ideas. Things will start to come to you when you start to put it all together!

* Your other half will have to provide evidence on how he can support you.

If you look on the really useful check list DIAC provide it should make this a bit easier to compile http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/_pdf/309-100-checklist.pdf

Police check and medicals

* police checks are done through here http://www.acro.police.uk/police_certificates.aspx

I would wait until you are asked for them- they are quick enough at issuing them and it wont hold your visa up

* medicals cant be carried out until you have a number from your CO to book - one less thing to worry about for now

Phew, hope I havent put you off. Honestly it is straight forward if you read the booklet and send everything the checklist asks for .

Plus you have PIO forum - we've all been through it on here Good luck on your application!

What company are people using? (if applied through an agent) just curious!

Direct!!

Wohooo email just through - medicals all clear and no more information required at this time (finally!)

Now more waiting (and writing). Wonder what will be finished first , my visa or me completing my PhD!!!!!

Wow that spreadsheet is filling up! cant believe there are so many people waiting so long!

Just got word yesterday to get meds done - no other info needed Booked the medical for Friday week in Dublin

Then ... more waiting!!

Has anyone got MC as there CO??

Ha my initals are MC - its not me though!!

We have TS - more than helpful and very pleasant Hopefully will get ok for medicals soon

Get off forum jason and get the rest of the evidence gathered up our acknowledgement is in and we have more work to do ;P