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Hi Mates! The Eagle has landed! Our Grant Letter arrived yesterday! Thank you very much for your support and the best of luck to you all! Itamar

Hi Mates, My CO sent me the invoice for the 2nd installment today, as my wife didn't seat the IELTS. Instructions were a bit confused though, for I paid the invoice online (by Credit Card) using this service (which is mentioned in the invoice itself): https://paypaperbills.postbillpay.com.au/postbillpay/default.aspx However, the CO sent also a "Credit Card Proforma Surcharge" form, in which I need to fill in my Credit Card details in case the payment is made using this means. I didn't fill it out and attached only the receipt of the full amount (AU$4885.00), as it has already been debited from my account. Has anyone paid the 2nd Installment? Can you tell me if I made a mistake? Of course I asked the CO if it was enough, but he seems to "always" wait 7 working days before returning any of my e-mails. Cheers, ********** 01/07/14 UPDATE *********** Just a tip to those who may be in the same situation: Do NOT pay the invoice directly, as it takes longer and you need to manually calculate the surchage (error prone). Use the "Make Payment" button that can be found under the "Manage Payments" option. It will automatically calculate the surcharge and the response is much quickier.

enida, Team 23 sent me a checklist asking for a number of docs, as I mentioned in my previous post. I then sent an amendment because I switched jobs here in Brazil (apparently it wasn't necessary, but I'd better be safe than sorry) and three days ago Team 6 asked for my 80's. I still need to pay the second installment, as my wife didn't seat the IELTS, but I don't know at what point they will charge it... I suppose they'll do so before they send the GL. So far, fingers are still crossed . Hope yours is granted ASAP too! Just a quick update: Team 6 asked for my 80's even though they were already uploaded in my application. I'm not sure if he didn't check it before or if they need it to be sent by e-mail. Anyways, I sent it through all available channels .

Hi Matamanoa, Remember that the checklist differs for each applicant, as the CO may ask for additional documents [based on their mood apparently ]. You'll receive a checklist as soon as the CO starts working on your application, and each document listed on your application will be marked as "requested, recommended or required". Anyways, I suppose I can share the checklist I received when my CO first contacted me as a general rule: - Birth Certificates (Sworn Translation) for all applicants - Evidence of Relationship (Sworn Translation) - Skills Assessment - Evidence of Employment (Overseas and Australian) - Copy of your IELTS results mentioned in your EOI - Evidence of functional english for spouse (If not provided, you'll need to pay the 2nd installment) - Health examinations (Get your HAP ID from your application page) - Form 80 (New version) for every applicant over 16 years of age - Evidence of Character - http://www.immi.gov.au/Help/Pages/character-police/requirements.aspx (For Brazilians, state and country wide clearance certificates are required)

Hi enida, Mine was also assigned to Team 23, but the last two e-mails came from a member of Team 6. I didn't know teams could be switched on the way, but the application seems to be going through...