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    Anyone know if biology teachers also in demand, or is it mainly the other sciences and maths? I'm planning on training as a teacher in Australia but can only train in biology methods, maybe general science if I up my chemistry (this despite having an MSc and PhD in social science - madness!).We'll be in north-east vic.
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    Thank you everyone! We've been married for 6 years and have two kids. You should go straight to 100 as well then right? It was important because I'm hoping to study and we may depend on the Austudy benefit if my other half cant find work initially while I'm studying - and I would not have been entitled to that on the temporary 309 visa. So good news for us.
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    VISA GRANTED!!!!! Wahoo!!!! Straight to a subclass 100 That's 8 days short of 10 months - we applied on 28th july and were quoted 10-14 months. Cant wait to get there now, we fly on August 26th and are heading for country vic. Exciting times!
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    Congratulations!! Hopefully not long for us now then
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    I think we're in the limbo between those that were quoted 6-9 months and those that were quoted 10-14. We applied july 28 just after it went up and now on 9.5 months. Hoping it will be on the 10 month mark.
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    One more thing - the notes on the application talk about having 2 statements from friends about your relationship but I was only asked for one and later clarified with my CO that this was correct. In our case this was obviously all that was needed (married for years with 2 kids) - my point is that you dont have to have everything done and ready, apply and they will let you know what you need as it may vary for your circumstances.
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    I cant remember clearly the application process (it was 9 months ago) - I think though that the personal statements about your relationship are part of the application form - as in the application form contains a series of questions about your relationship and you can just answer these online with the rest of your application - this does not need witnessing. For signatures I think you can print the form, sign and scan it, though I cant remember doing this we might have.. I dont remember posting anything so I think you can scan the photos. Birth certs and the like I dont think we had certified (though cant be sure...) because you scan the original they dont need certifying. Dont rely on this though, I really cant remember. I did find it very straightforward though. Dont worry about having everything done before starting the application. I think you initially submit the form and pay and then they tell you what you need to do very specifically so it should all become clear. Again cant remember the specifics... sorry that's a bit of a rubbish response!
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    Has anyone been granted their visa who applied after the change to 10-14 months yet? I applied on 28th july, I think about a week after it went up. I'm wondering whether they are going to continue granting at the current time-frame which is around 9 months or, as the post further up indicates, no one will get it sooner than 10 months if that's what they were told. I suspect the latter...
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    Oh no! I applied on july 28th and was really hoping I'd hear in the next couple of weeks. Mind you, another month doesn't actually make any difference but still..
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    Your letter said 9-12 months and you applied in december yes? So does that mean they've dropped it back to 9-12 months? great news if they have! I applied end of july just after they raised it to 10-14 months, but at the moment grants are being made at around 9 months, and I cant see why they would suddenly jump to 10 months.
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    Welcome We applied online and don't remember anything like that, it was all very straightforward and I was contacted within a couple of days by my CO. Have you not been appointed a CO yet? It's probably fine, perhaps others can reassure you or you could always drop them an email asking for an update?
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    We applied at the end of july - into the 10-14 month wait but I'm hoping that it wont suddenly jump up and we might get it at around 9 months still. Or is that wishful thinking?
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    We just submitted passport applications last week in London and were told we will receive them in the post in 2 weeks.
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    Yes I've got KP and emailed a question a while ago (about whether I needed another document) and they replied within the hour.
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    I emailed the CO and they said that in my case they did not need a second declaration - glad I checked though!
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    Crikey thank goodness for this forum! I will email my CO I guess and let them know I'll send another one. I presume they do let us know if we need more docs at some point, right?
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    Hmm yes that's what I thought, but the CO letter was a little different: Please provide at least 3-4 documents per year, Documents that are often provided to substantiate a person’s claim that they are in a genuine relationship include, but are not limited to:  Joint financial or legal documents (mortgage, bank account, utility bills, wills)  Individual financial or legal documents showing the same address  Statutory declarations or statements from third party declarants – no more than 2 I provided lot's of financial stuff that I hope covers each quarter. Does everyone provide 2 declarations? We've been married 4 years and have 2 kids. But I do really need to get straight onto the permanent one so want to get it right!
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    I've only submitted one statement - from a non-Aussie friend and got it witnessed by another friend (not solicitor but with a job equivalent to one of those on the list). This was a few weeks ago and I haven't heard anything. I'm now wondering whether we should have done 2? We weren't actually advised that we had to provide any, it was on the list of options of evidence with a note saying not more than two (this was in the letter sent from the CO). It's all very confusing!
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    I applied a couple of weeks ago and got a letter a few days later assigning CO and saying 10-14 months wait. They told me not to get medical or police checks until after January 28th to ensure plenty of time to enter Australia after they grant the visa.
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    I applied a couple of weeks ago online (thanks to those who advised it was easy - it was!). Was shocked to be told 10-14 months! We need to leave at the end of August next year so hope it's not closer to 14 months...
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    Thank you, that's useful to know. Yes it does sound easier to just scan everything.
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    Hello everyone - I'm just about to start this process. I'm not clear whether I should be applying online or by posting everything? The online thing seems to be new, has anyone applied online? Any problems? Is it easier? Thanks :smile:
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