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it's been two weeks since they requested police check reports and health record (MIL had them done here in Oz last year) She's sent in the requested documents, they had one query over her spouse status (she's single but they want to know how she has an Australian citizen by decent son) We've still heard nothing, I hope theyre sending to the correct email address this time... Guys, what happens after they request police and health records? surely we should have heard something by now... Congrats @maisydaisy

Hi Steve, I get confused with all the visa numbers so my post may or may not be relevant. I know that there are two type of CPV, onshore and off shore. My MIL has applied for the off shore (173) since she was in the UK when she sent in her application. She needs to leave Australia to re enter in order to activate the visa. On shore visa, I think speaks for itself Hope this helps.

Ah that's fine and yes I understood. Thank you for the email address you supplied. MIL emailed them and received her response, the reason she hasn't heard anything yet is because they'd got her email address wrong :arghh: So she HAD had an email requesting all her documents (police and health checks) on the 18th of March. Lucky she did something now as she had 28 days from that email to submit everything.... 2 days to spare. So, silly question, is it the case officer who requests the health checks police checks?? Thanks so much, you've been so helpful

Hi Maisy Daisy I've noticed your timeline of events there and they're not much different to our mother in laws who is back in the UK waiting for her case officer. She submitted her application in the 11 April 2014, has had her health checks and police checks but still no word from IMMI at all. Any advice? I'm not sure what you can advise. Is there some way of contacting IMMI. I hope you receive yours very soon. It's an awful wait!!

Hi Again Folks, my mother in law posted her CPV 175 application 11 April 2014, test email is now saying processing dates are now at 29th April 2014 (FINALLY) :cute: Of course she's in England panicking and now I'm starting to a little also... Does anyone here have any idea when she should expect to hear something??? Thanks all

Hello Lovely people, It's been a while since I've been through these posts, but I was wondering what the latest was on the Processing time? My MiL is currently here on a visitor subclass 600 visa (March 2015 - March 2016) She submitted her CPV 143 in April 2014. Sponsership money from my Husband has been collected and medicals for MiL and police checks have been completed... What's next? Does anyone know what the latest it on waiting times? Thank you

Brilliant, Thank you for that, Freesia

Please Help advise. We're really not very good with official visa speak even when they ARE making it clear. My MIL is in the process of applying for a CPV subclass 143. We're hoping her visa will be granted within the next 12 months (submitted in April 2014) Meanwhile, She has applied for a Visitors visa Subclass 600 with a view to stay for the 12 months, returning to the UK to receive her CPV before heading back to Oz again. She received this email from the visa site. Other Requirements Parents of Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents, who are outside Australia, may be considered for the grant, on a case-by-case basis, of Visitor (subclass 600) Tourist stream visas with up to: Three years’ validity with 3, 6 or 12 months stay on each entry for parents who are not in the Parent (subclass 103) visa queue and have a history of compliant travel. In addition to mandatory Visitor (subclass 600) Tourist stream visa requirements and conditions, parents utilising these arrangements will be subject to the following three conditions Condition 8558 - Not Resident Prevents the holder from staying in Australia for more than 12 months in any 18 month period. Your visa may be cancelled if you seek to return to Australia and stay for a period which would result in you spending more than 12 months in any 18 month period onshore. Your visa will automatically cease if you stay in Australia for more than 12 months continuously. Which visa are they suggesting will cease? The CPV or the 600??? Thanks in advance?

Hi Xenon. He does have a skill that is required for FIFO but we're not sure how long we want him to do it for yet, he quite often works away atm, though he's not rosta'd. We know with his skill that he could get a job in the CBD but obviously, the money would drop considerably too, so we're trying to cover all basis. We still want SC but we must remain open minded We'll be down at the end of November for a little holiday and cruise round. Thanks so much everyone for your input. The mind boggles at the possibilities hahaha

Thanks Every one Xenon4017. We've been in Mky 3 years now and honestly, I'm dreading the summer. Its hotting up already. Mky was only ever meant to be a starting point for us. We like it here but it's time to move on. We're looking into FIFO for hubby for a while and most fifo flies from Brisbane, it just makes more sense to be down that way. vixenpops. Thannk you, we'll look into Eaton Hills too

I guess, seeing from the jokes and the cartoons here, that asking if anyone has approximate timelines is a waste of time and I may as well ask how long a piece of string is BUT.. Mum in Law received her email today acknowledging her CPV submission (from March this year). They're now asking for health checks and paperwork from my husband.. Is this a ball rolling phase? or just another wait and keep dreaming phase...

Thanks Tina2 I had a quick look at the area, there's not a great deal of information about North Lakes. Properties seem very cheap there. Is it a new new up and coming place, there was mention of a proposed rail link to the city.

Hi, We currently live in Mackay and have done for the last 3 years and we are thinking about relocating. We'd really like Sunshine coast but heard the job situation there is pretty poor and the commute to Brisbane can take a good couple of hours so now we're expanding our search to The suburbs north of Brisbane. Anyone already there? which areas are the best for a family of young, school aged children, close to the beaches, good schools, shopping, cafes etc??? Thanks

So am I reading this right?? Its taking 18 months to be processed. Now does that mean from date of application to visa grant date? Or visa application to being assigned a case officer? My mum in law submitted her application in April, we're trying to get her over on a 12 month tourist visa. Part of that application however, asked if she was applying for cpv, then it asked for a processing date, which we don't have, so we can't move forward on.the tourist visa application!!! Any advice on that please???

My mum in law submitted her application and cash directly to Oz consulate in London in May this year and still hasn't heard a single thing from Perth by email. We're all fried hahhaa just acknowledgent of monies received would be nice. We heard that we can get her over now on a 600 visitors visa (12 month) for now while she waits on processing of her CPV. Anyone heard anything to the contrary??? Long old, painful wait!! Good luck every one

Interesting Thread here. We've been in Mackay over 2 and a half years and it's settled down to a more sustainable level now. Housing is plentiful now. We are looking to move though and Sunny Coast, Noosa has our interest. So, my question is, how is the job situation down there? I keep asking this question over various areas of this site and not getting a response GAHHHH! Job situation and average wages/living costs.. all the usualy and very valuable info would be great please

Hey, We've been living in Mackay for 2.5 years now and are looking to relocate to Bris, northern subs. Does anyone there have an idea on the job situation? what's the standard rate of pay for a Crane operator etc. Just trying to get a feel for the place Thanks in advance.

Hi Fanya, We've lived here for 2.5 years now and have gone between loving it and hating it here. It's certainly a great place for very young kids like yours, beaches and parks etc, however, there's not much to do on the days that are too hot to be out in or rainy days (of which unfortunately, happen in the 6 week summer holidays) I found it to be very difficult with my 2 until i had a good friend base. Play dates are the only real rainy day option. It's settled down here in the time we've lived here, it was quite souless and cut throat for a while when the mining boom was at it's peak, but things are at a more sustainable level now which is better for those of us who have remained here. Mackay is a very transient town, you will have to get used to people coming and going, it's good to make money, more so now as rentals are plentiful and much cheaper. Wen we arrived, it was a landlords market and awful.. it's now very much a tenants market. I know people who have fallen in love with Mackay and are happy to settle here for good. It's not for us however and we are looking to move on. It's frustrating that the things you would like to be availible, you have to order in. You can expect to pay much more for your groceries here as the transit costs are high and the quality of the food can be pretty poor because of this. Depending on where you have come from, Mackay is quite a culture shock. There are pockets of 'it's a mans world' and women are still pretty low down on the social ladder. This isn't true of Mackay as a whole but don't be surprised if you find yourself struggling with the kids in a busy shopping cue and a man just pushes in front of you (this has happened to me many times). Drivers are impolite and ruthless at times. Don't be bullied on the roads, sadly, you have to become an asshat amongst many other asshats to avoid the dumbass mentality of "I'm bigger then you, move over' Britain has become so PC, Mackay is so not! Just a wee warning. Mackay is a pretty town, quirky little shops in it's centre, nice walks along the river and more beautiful beaches than you could ever want (just watch for crocs and stingers). Anyway, I wish you all the very best when you move.. where ever you decide in the end. You'll be arriving at a gorgeous time of year too, perfect temps I'm painting a conflicted picture of Mackay, it has it's beautiful and it's ugly points thats for sure