jonas valent

I shouldn't think so, as I'd also had my C/O changed and that's when they informed me, maybe they weren't supposed to let the cat out of the bag at all? I reckon they're just keeping it to the 9 months as much as possible

I'll be looking at flights over the next few weeks but I won't be travelling until march, I still have some things to sell off and march is a big month what with my mum's 55th and her wedding anniversary and all but I do think the longer you have before the flight date the better.

I applied, on the 8th of April and mine got granted today so 3 days shy of 9 months,

I had gotten an email in November stating i'd "met the core requirements of the visa" and that i'd have to wait till January before i got anymore info.

and all thanks to my wonderful wife for corralling me through it like a herd of cats!

hope you all get the news you're looking for this year guys

Wait till requested. Medicals are linked to a HAP number these days and you need that before you can book. It's all done online and the number will be linked to your case.

 

Doing police checks in advance serves no purpose either. Only shortens the time you have to enter Aus after visa grant. Won't speed up the application in the least. Do wait for CO to request it.

hi snifter,

it's good you mentioned this as i had been intending on sending my police check along with my application next week, though, to be honest, as soon as i have my visa granted which i'm geussing will be may/june next year, me and my mrs will be off.