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Visa Granted..!!..

Anyone's PCC got expired in 6-7months time?

I received an email stating that my police clearance has been expired and i need to make PCC again, i was under the impression that the clearance was valid for 12months ..where as it got expired in 6months...i am not in town and getting to make my PCC being overseas it frustrating :@

How long is the PCC valid for? I submitted my medicals during the same week but still no reply from the AHC..

Hey everyone,

 

I have been following this thread on PomsInOz day and night for the past 6 months but had been so busy with work and new marriage to post here. But today I have all the time in my hands to write to you all as I wait at the airport to board my flight to Australia to be reunited with my husband. Alhamdolillah

 

Like you all I have been a desperate candidate for the PARTNER VISA 309 and how I got it is the most SURPRISING part of it all.

 

First ill give you all a little history:

 

Application lodged: 12th October 2012

Acknowledged/CO Assigned : 17th October 2012

Additional Documents/ Medical Requested: 13th March 2013

Medical Conducted On: 19th March 2013

Additional Documents Submitted: 25th March 2012

Visa Granted : 17th April 2013 (Exactly 6 months after Acknowledgement)

 

Now you all must think this is such a perfect timeline, nothing out of the ordinary but trust me alot went on during this period.

 

After receiving the ack email from AHC I was under the impression that it will all be sorted out easily as I had provided a "Decision Ready" application. But that is not true. There is no such thing as a decision ready application. All applications are same for the AHC. Because they have provided a checklist and almost everyone follows that and If AHC wants something they request it.

 

I would call AHC Isl twice a week to get an update on my visa. But I got no response, operator would pick up and transfer me to 15 long dial tones and then a message tone. And if ever I was connected to my CO or anyone from the VISA section, I would be so afraid to talk because I was under the impression that it might slow down the processing if i asked too many questions.

My CO on the Ack letter was Miss Z. But my case was handled completely by Miss K.A. In February 2013, my husband was in Karachi and he made me call AHC ISL as he wanted to talk to them and ask about my medical. Miss Z answered and said "Standard 12 months time" so I sat down quietly again. Depressed at the thought that ill have to wait till end of this year. My husband couldnt stay so long as he had work commitments so he went back. But he was very frustrated at the AHC so he lodged a complaint against them on the Global Feedback Unit on 11th March 2013. Two days later I got a call from Miss K.A. She said she will be my CO now and also said that my husband shouldnt have complained about them as she had sent me a medical request on 17th December 2012. If they had sent me an email about my medical why didnt they call me too ? or why didnt they do a follow up as to why I have done it yet. She was lying ofcourse. I never received that so she said I had written my email wrong on the forms. Then how did I receive the Ack letter on that ?? Right? So thats where I caught that AHC isnt as efficient as we think they are.

 

She sent me the additional docs and medical request letter 5 mins after her phone call. They wanted me to get my FRC made and 2 statutory decs (I had already provided 3 at the time of lodgement but they misplaced them). And more evidence to our relationship. I coudlnt get the FRC made because my husbands NICOP wasnt registered then and his marital status was still unmarried on NIC. So I emailed KA to tell her about this and she made me write a written application to the senior visa officer that I cannot provide the FRC. I did that and now the wait began. I expected that now everything was ready. I was hoping that within a week I would get my visa as said by KA but two weeks passed and no response. So I started calling AHC twice everyday and asked for K but she never came on the line. So two days back, this same week, I got very angry and I called AHC with the intention that enough was enough. I told the Operator very sternly to connect me to KA and that I had paid 2k AUD for this visa and if I dont speak to KA right now it will not be good. 2 seconds later I was on the line with KA. When I asked KA when would I get the visa. She said she was waiting for me to send the FRC and my file will go to the decision maker after a week or so etc. That made me so furious I told KA straight forward that I cannot provide FRC and I want my visa this week. I got a little scared as I had demanded too much but Allah gave me courage as it was my right. She asked me to give her two days and was not rude with me at all.

 

Half an hour later that same day she called me asking "How soon can I fly to Australia" .. I told her I could fly the same day if I had the visa. So I found out that my PCC had expired and now either I had to get a new one made (which I was not ready to do) or leave the country immediately because AHC could extend the validity of PCC for only 5 - 6 more days. So the next day... Which was yesterday.. I was granted the visa.

 

So folks dont be afraid to speak up. Had the AHC seen my file and not thrown it aside in a queue.. they would have known that my PCC was expiring. If I hadnt made that phone call two days ago I would still be waiting for my visa.

 

Step up and speak up.Dont be afraid to call them. You have paid for the visa. It will not be rejected. Atleast find out what the status is because they do not tell you everything completely. Find out if your medical has returned from Sydney office and approved? It shouldnt taken more than a week after that.

 

I used to be afraid to call them and would speak very politely. But one stern phone call got me the chance to be with my family.

 

Im sorry for such a lengthy message... I was summing up 6 months worth posts into one :wink:

 

I will pray for you all in my Safar that you all get your visa next week InshAllah but for that you all need to speak up.

 

Thank you for bearing with me.

Take Care

Bzness

Did you check with your CO?..14 months is over time!

No news yet. still waiting. over 14 months now. Congrats Star1. u are very lucky to get ur visa in less than 12 months.

Yes! I dont think you can give your medicals without your CO's request.

did you submitted medical on CO's request?

It's been a month since I submitted my Medicals..No reply as yet..

Do you receive acknowledgement after giving your medicals, if they have received the results or not?

You dont need the forms! Just print the letter sent by AHC for medical request with your passport and NIC copy and 3 recent passport size photographs

Guys i have got the medical request letter from my MA , do i need to print Form 26 and FORM 160 and fill it Before going for Medicals or if i have HAP ID i dont need to do it ???? if i have HAP ID it means i am going for eMedical right ??? for eMedical Forms are not required.

The forms used for your health examinations are:

● Medical Examination (Form 26)

● Chest x-ray (Form 160)

Where do I get the forms?

If the required forms are not attached to this list, you can download paper forms from the website

of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) at

www.immi.gov.au/allforms/health-requirements/ . This is not required if you intend to complete

your health examinations electronically (using eHealth or eMedical).

I think you should inform your CO and I don't think that you will need to come back to Pak, but it's better to confirm from your CO.

Thanks Waseem!

Hey everyone, i will be travelling to the UK, if during my visit i receive my visa grant then do I need to come back to Pakistan or it doesnt matter as far as i am not in Australia? Should i be informing my CO?

Is Medical the last thing they ask for?

Thanks, I really hope I get my spouse visa by then.

Yes, just noticed that we have a couple of things similar sure will keep you posted. I am making my travel arrangements anyways, to make an entry before 5th June.

Which visa class did you apply for? I went for 679.

i applied for subclass 676 but demanded to stay for 12months until i get my spouse visa...was a silly move!

Guys,

I need urgent help. I have been granted sponsored visit visa and its mentioned that i need to arrive before 5th June. My husband is just back ti Sydney after vacations in Khi and he could not get any leaves earlier than July. I cannot travel alone without him. Can you guys pls suggest what I should do? Is it possible to extend the entry date by any means?

 

Thanks.

ETP, hopefully you'll get your spouse visa by then....

We both applied in the same month and have the same CO...please keep me updated! I applied for my visit visa once but it got rejected.

on 30th january they asked for form 80.. last saturday got a call from them verifying details on form 80.. and today thank God got the medical request.. they also have sent me a list of additional documents..

Faizan, who is your CO?

Mine is Z! Any comments about her?

Hey Rees Ahmad and FirstKnight..if you don't mind me asking, who was your CO? Just mention the initials!

Congratulations ruqqaya! Just had a question..did you apply through an agent or by yourself?