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It depends on if immigration has a reason to turn you down. If you lie, or don't meet the requirements then they will refuse it.

I had some very good news two days ago.... My PMV will be granted on 25th Aug. I applied around 10th Oct 2014.

As I am already in Aus I emailed my CO to say I will be leaving Aus for a 5 day hol in Aug, she replied that when I return this will activate my PMV! Can't describe how excited I am to start working, I've been here for 3 weeks now and no job is killing me mentally!

Because it confirms that they have got the documents you sent. A simple auto-respinse like that means that people know their email has been recieved, and it saves COs spending time writing personal acknowledgments.

What many people fail to realise is that every single CO has to recird every single contact with an applicant on that applicants file. And they are all dealing with many files. So every moment taken responding to an email or phone call takes valubale time that could be spent on processing files!

Having an automatic response like that can save an awful lot of work. If the Co then needs to make contact they can, but if someone is just providing documents it saves the CO from extra work.

No I mean it doesn't make sense to say it's for documents only...

I contacted my CO to ask if an upcoming trip would qualify for me being out of the country for 3 working days as I am currently in Aus on an eVisitor, She simply responded with telling me I had 30 days to hand in the final evidence (my Aus police check)... am I looking into this too much by thinking that she is wanting to grant this sooner rather than later? Wishful thinking, I reckon but you never know.

Hi just a little confused I sent an email to DP on monday via the link in first email and have used before when was asked to provide extra info but had a different automated message this time

 

 

 

___________________________________________________________________*** This automated message is confirmation we have received your email***

This mailbox is for providing DOCUMENTS ONLY.

***PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BELOW***

___________________________________________________________________

 

 

This is new and not what I had before and have no response either (previous emails had response with in 24 hours) so dont know if he got email or not...

 

If you do send an email please let me know if you get a response..... thanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jen, I did the same two days ago and got a very quick response from my CO with the information I required. I have no idea why they have that auto response up considering some people have to have speak to their CO directly.

That is a brilliant link, thanks @Nemesis - it's the first time I have seen a fee for the partner visa those of us have to apply for after getting (fingers crossed) the 300! Let's hope it stays at $1145, a not unreasonable sum for a change!!

i have to say, having already paid a huge sum of money for the original 300, a further $1145 does indeed feel unreasonable for me!

Another question for those in the know.

I am currently in Aus on a tourist visa. When they give me notice to leave and re-enter to activate the subclass 300, I understand I have to leave for 3 business days. I already have a trip booked but it will be Thurs night to Tues night. Is this enough for the 3 work days?

The Aus immigration website has changed and I do not appreciate it one bit!! Just to be clear, when I am granted the Subclass 300 and once we get married, do I apply straight away for the partner visa? It's so confusing (and expensive).

I am currently in Aus on a tourist visa, awaiting my PMV to be granted (expected next few weeks). We are currently in Vic but hoping to move to NSW in the very near future to be near family, it's just hard for SO to find a job in that area at the moment. By a massive stroke of luck my sister's company can give me a really good job opportunity when the PMV is granted, and the fact they are willing to wait makes it too good to turn down. However I obviously do not want to live apart from SO, but if I know it is temporary then I can cope. I was wondering if anyone else is in this situation and would immigration be okay with this? Do I have to notify them I am living 5 days a week in another area?

I guessed that what you meant! I really love Canberra, and genuinely have no idea why it gets such a bad press, but I suppose it's bot for everyone!

I am in the process of moving back to Aus permanently having lived in Canberra for a few years previously. I love it, I think it's a great city with little traffic and everything in close proximity. I am moving to country Vic (not my choice) and after visiting Adelaide and liking it a lot, I still would pick Canberra over both. I find that the bad rep often comes from Aussies who have barely been to Canberra!!

Hi

 

I'm a 19 year old looking to ultimately move to Australia.

I'm at the stage now where I need to focus on a career and begin my life. The problem is i dont know which occupation to pick. It's very important that I pick a career that will get me my dream move to Australia.

 

I'm just interested in hearing about your experiences.

How old were you when you made the move?

Which occupation did you move with and how highly trained and experienced were you?

Was immigration always your goal or was it by coincidence that your occupation was on the SOL?

Or do any of you have any experience of the other visa options?

 

It would be ever so helpful to hear your stories and advice and will really help me in planning my situation.

 

Thanks.

If this is very important to you, and there is a job you would be happy with on the list then you best start making a plan to enter into that profession. Just don't expect this to happen overnight.

While it's great that the visas are being granted earlier than we '10-14 month' people expected, I am freaking out about wedding planning. I was counting on my visa being granted in Oct at earliest so I could get married in April. I was planning on viewing and booking a venue by July, now I don't know what to do

Sorry I might not have been clear. We have 3 stat decs from AUS citizens- all witnessed. If we were to add additional uk ones as a bit of extra evidence....do they still need witnessing?

Also I've just seen a part about proving you had healthcare cover before you are eligible for medicare. What did people do for this? Thanks

If it's any help, I included two informal statements from my friends. I just got them to email me confirming they knew us as a couple and that they believed our relationship to be genuine. I think as long as you have the formal ones you will be fine, but it can't hurt to include as much as possible.

I would say Melbourne is unpredictable.

It can be very hot or cold in any season, and it seems to rain a lot (but as a former Canberra resident, that might be just my perception).

I haven't spent much time in Melb as such in Sept, but from memory it wasn't terribly cold - I think around 16 on average.

One of the things I do miss in Aus is the UK sausages and bacon. The Aus bacon is weird is a common complaint in the English born half of my family.

For a country so obsessed with BBQs I don't know why they haven't got good sausages. Anyone know any good suppliers in Melbourne?

Any UK style chip shops in Vic, anyone?

Has anyone else got CO LG?

Yep.

My stats are: PMV lodged on 9/10/14 CO confirmed 20/10/14

I'm going to wait for the grant in Aus on 21 June and doing my medical there and will lodge police checks there.

I had one about ten years ago, and from memory it was the standard bloods taken, chest x-ray and the doctor checked my reflexes, weight, etc. Nothing to worry about.

Has anyone travelled to Oz on a tourist visa to wait for their grant? Been told I can travel to oz on an appropriate visa and exit country when spouse visa is ready...just confused as to whether tourist visa is ok. Been apart from husband for over a year so desperate to get out there, but not sure it's worth quitting my job early as so close to the 9 month mark!!

I am doing this. I have emailed my CO to verify that I will be there and that it's okay to get my medical while I'm there too.

just an update on this I was posting many pages back.. my girlfriend/wife received her PR visa 2 weeks ago which was 2 years 4 months after originally applying. Applied October 2012, Granted the TR part in June 2013 (moved to Australia August 2013) and now has been granted the PR part. Been here 18mths now, going very well she has settled great, were married two weeks ago.

Nice to hear and congrats on wedding

We applied at the end of August 2014 and are due to pack up and leave at the end of April for 4 months travelling Asia. Very much hoping that the visa comes in before we had off to Australia and they don't ask us for more evidence!

 

I know they say don't make any irreversible travel plans, but we saw this as a once in a life time opportunity.

 

Enjoy your trip!

It is a great opportunity, and even if you do enter Aus before you get the visa grant, I guess it's another excuse to travel somewhere else. My plan is to try NZ or back to Asia as knowing my luck it won't be granted while I'm outside of Aus!

Good luck, really not long for you now!

Sorry I don't have any advice, just wanted to say that I really hope it works out for you.

I can only speak from my own experience of moving during GCSEs and I'd say that with good support it could be done successfully. Moving to another country is also an education in itself and provides good exposure to other cultures.

As for the cost of living, IMO it works out to be the same because the pay is better, but things like food and clothing generally cost more. The quality of housing is far better, although like the UK the cities can be expensive.

I have spent a lot of time in Melbourne (and am moving there in a few months) and although I don't love the weather, I think it's a great city with lots to do. There is great shopping, heaps of sporting events, every type of restaurant you could imagine and plenty of interesting places to go for kids and adults.

Depending on your visa, you may get covered by the government's healthcare system called medicare - if you qualify you will get covered for certain things.I doubt dental would be included , but you should really look into this yourself. There will be people on here who can advise you better on this.....

How many of you went to Aus to wait for your visa to be granted?

My application was received at the beginning of Oct 2014 and I'm heading in June to do some travelling in Aus and Asia with a LOT of savings!

I agree with the above, when I met my husband in 2008 he had just returned from Australia and wanted to be back within a few years.

 

Eventually the reality hit that neither of us were in a position to move over to Australia. We had to put a 5 year plan in place, return to university, uprooted our children so I could study on the other side of the UK and am now gaining some work experience. The 5 year plan ended up taking 7 1/2 years. There are no easy routes or pathways, else everyone would be doing it.

 

Im sorry its not what you want to hear but it may be better to be realistic and be in a position to make serious plans. Talk to a migration agent for a pathway.

I'm with this.

I had a similar situation to above and changed uni courses and had to start over in order to get a visa. It's taken me 3 years, and very close to graduating I ended up getting engaged to my Australian boyfriend, which means I qualify for a prospective marriage visa anyway, so we decided to go with that as it's the "easier" option. What I'm trying to say is, this is something that WILL happen if you want it to, and I strongly advise you to get a plan in place ASAP and stick to it. It will take what feels like forever, but you're young and having to wait 5 years is better than never getting it at all.

Another route may be going to uni/further education in Aus. Look up graduate visas, I'm sure there's something about doing your last year in Aus will make it easier to stay on, as long as you are doing a specific degree. Would be expensive but at least you could live there while you study?