baldman75

Got my spouse visa granted today!!! Much earlier than expected - I applied in mid-July and was told that the processing time was 6-8 months. However, following advice given on this forum, I e-mailed my CO on Monday for an update as I had just passed the 5 month mark. I was e-mailed right back with the info that I should expect it around 18th Jan (which was 6 months from application). Much to my surprise I received the confirmation of a visa grant e-mail today!!! And it was the sub class 100! What a great Christmas present! To put others' mind at rest, I heard nothing from my CO throughout the entire process - except to request a copy of the marriage certificate which we forgot to include in the original application!! Really big thanks to everyone who contributed to this forum - it was such a resassurance to know that I was not alone. Good luck to those still waiting...

Thanks for this - how long did it take for your visa to be granted? You're right about the wait being excruciating... I don't realistically expect to hear anything before 6 months (which is Janurary).. but its reassuring to keep abreast of previous waits with the same CO..

This is a great forum - really helpful! July 17th - Applied for 309/100 July 19th - Application received; CO assigned (LG); request for moreinformation August 14th - Medical I have heard nothing since. Just passed 100 day mark. Like others on here I have not received a 'no further information requirede-mail' or had any of my documents returned to me. I guess each CO does thingsdifferently?