GW150688

Remember its only medicare on the 309. If you get the 100 straight off then all the other benefits kick in.

Yeah I got the 100 straight away, I just thought you had to wait regardless of what visa you were granted.

Hard to get too excited about being allowed to receive money from a pot without having ever paid into it but I'm sure it'll be a big help while we get ourselves sorted.

There is no wait for medicare on the 309 part of the visa. You just cant claim benefits, ie dole, tax credits, family credit and so on.

I never even considered to look into claiming benefits as so many people have previously told me we wouldn't be entitled.

Great news that we can. I mean, obviously I would never emigrate with the intention of sitting on my backside bleeding the system dry (never been out of work in my life) but recieving payments while looking for a job would certainly help in regards to making our savings last that bit longer, which could ultimately prove vital in making the move a success.

Hi

 

We were 3 months short of the 3 year mark for knowing each other when we submitted the application. Obviously that has been surpassed now - do they look at that bit when granting the visa or go by the application submission date does anyone know???

 

:-)

When you say 'knowing' each other, does that mean the two of you were in a relationship? We had to provide evidence dating back, thankfully our eldest is almost 5 now so he acted as living proof as well.

Ah right, I see. So basically it voids the 2 year wait for social security payments? Christ I must be unorganised, I didn't even realise there was a wait for medicare!

You get the 100 after two years in Australia anyway no?

Yeah, you do. I'm not sure if it'll prove advantageous when looking for work but other than that I can't think of any other reason to celebrate having it. Everyone who stays will get it in the end anyway.

Huge congrats GW , that's great going straight to the 100 , I hope my partner does as well we have being together for 14 yrs . Now for the fun part to start

Thanks, man. We're chuffed. I'm still not entirely sure what difference being granted the 100 straight away will make, mind. Are there any benefits to having it?

Congratulations! Can I ask how long you have been with your partner? I'm hoping my fiance goes straight to the 100 but not sure of what they consider to be long enough. We have been together in a relationship (as well as living together, we met as housemates) for 6 and a half years.

If I'm not mistaken, the rules are you have to have been in a relationship/living together for 5 years, or 2 if you have children.

Congratulations! Can I ask how long you have been with your partner? I'm hoping my fiance goes straight to the 100 but not sure of what they consider to be long enough. We have been together in a relationship (as well as living together, we met as housemates) for 6 and a half years.

You guys aren't gonna believe this....

 

Messages my CO as suggested and just got a reply saying that iur visas were GRANTED on 4/08/2015!!!

 

Wow. I'm elated.

 

Mind, I definitey didn't receive any email - gone back through spam, junk and bin and nothing.

 

Worth sending a message if any of you are in the same position.

 

NOW TO POP A BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE![/quote

 

 

Told you so, lol, Congrats

Thank you so much buddy.

Hope you don't mind me asking when was it you applied?

We applied on 13 October 2014 and it was apparently granted on 4 August.

I got the 100 subclass straight away as well. God I'm so happy.

You guys aren't gonna believe this....

Messages my CO as suggested and just got a reply saying that iur visas were GRANTED on 4/08/2015!!!

Wow. I'm elated.

Mind, I definitey didn't receive any email - gone back through spam, junk and bin and nothing.

Worth sending a message if any of you are in the same position.

NOW TO POP A BOTTLE OF CHAMPAGNE!

This is just an automated response. You're email will be passed on to your CO and they will see it.

Ah cool. That's great then, at least if she doesn't reply it'll still act as a reminder.

Thanks for the advice.

Yep, thats basically it for the email. Ive just seen Jen NT got her grant today after 9 months 1 day, so thats great!

Hey. I've just done as you suggested and got an email straight back saying that only documents should be sent to that address and that nothing enquiries wouldn't be taken notice of. Gutted.

Sorry if I'm being dumb here.

So reply to that address, and insert my Case Officer's initials into subject as well as my number?

Hmm, I can't see one. The first email I received was from familymigrationlondon**************, and it said not to email back to that address. The only option they gave was to go to the immi site and fill in a contact form.

Does it make a difference that I applied through a paper application?

Hey @Bronyaur, I was thinking of doing just that. Only issue is that I don't have a direct contact for my CO - is that normal? I generally make enquiries through the immi site and end up waiting around a week for a reply.

Hi guys, newby here.

 

My name is Gary and I've been lurking behind the scenes for a while on this thread without ever thinking to register an account and get involved.

 

We applied for a Partner Visa on 13/10/2014 and haven't heard anything back as of yet. Really nervous checking my emails every day.

 

I see quite a few of you have had responses lately, a lot whom applied after we did. I hope that's not a bad sign?

When I say 'haven't hear anything' I mean in regards to a final decision. Obviously we've got a CO and done medicals and PCc ages ago. Fingers crossed now.

Hi guys, newby here.

My name is Gary and I've been lurking behind the scenes for a while on this thread without ever thinking to register an account and get involved.

We applied for a Partner Visa on 13/10/2014 and haven't heard anything back as of yet. Really nervous checking my emails every day.

I see quite a few of you have had responses lately, a lot whom applied after we did. I hope that's not a bad sign?