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  1. Bear2015
    Thanks Marisa, That makes sense. I will have to be more proactive with my decision making.
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    Hi Klr81, thanks so much for taking time to reply. I was thinking of first renting and then observing the area before making a deposit for a purchase. But the rents are quite pricy these days and the houses are grabbed so quickly. I wonder if it’s bcos the university is starting for the new batches from mid February and also if people are moving these days due to the new school year. Or in your opinion has the rental market always been in demand??
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    Hi, We are planning to relocate and looking to rent or buy a house in Orange, NSW next month. We live in WA and its impossible to do a short weekend trip and check out the area due to the Covid situation. I have heard that there are places to avoid especially Glenroi and Bowen. But some say those places are now cleared of trouble makers and especially Bowen has new housing estates coming up. Can someone please recommend some good areas that I should short list or areas to avoid. I have already checked on www.homely.com but those replies/recommendations are somewhat old. Cheers,
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    Hi Susie, Don't worry about being a 173. Though there are only a few 173s , we were all called for additional documents before the 143s and visas granted before or around the 143s of similar dates. My Parents also applied on 2nd Oct to convert their 173 to 143, and the application was taken up in 2 months. Yesterday I was asked to get the Bank Guarantee for Assurance of Support.
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    Hi CEJ, Once you get the 173, the conversion to 143 is very quick. My parents were asked to submit AOS around 2.5 months after lodgement Of the 143. You can see details in my Time Line.
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    Hi Samvaz, Thanks for responding. The problem is, I can't even go to the Centrelink drop menu. I'm assuming AOS is placed under "payments and claims? or is it on another menu? Judy
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    Hi, Is Anyone else having trouble applying for AOS online? Since Last Friday I keep getting an error message : " Service currently not Available". I have read on the forum that the most efficient way to do the AOS is thru myGov, but I wonder if only I am having this error message on all my devices.
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    Hi 5000/1, Yes, you can go on holiday to activate the 173. It says no travel restrictions. My parents got 1 year to activate the visa. The old rule where you should be in Australia before the police report or Medicals approach 1 year didn’t apply to them.
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    Hi Kath, Last year my father was in your same situation. He was advised to take both old and new passport and also his email informing Immi. He explained the situation at the gates And there was no problem as Immi staff said they will update it.( it was still showing the old passport number). However after a couple of days he got an email confirming that the records were updated. Hope this helps. Judy.
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    Rosiejaq, I can remember some time ago, a parent on the forum had a similar problem with the AOS, and finally the child got in touch with the local member who intervened and the process was expedited. If anyone can remember that post pls give Rosie some help.
  11. Bear2015
    Thanks Susie, you are getting closer too....
  12. Bear2015
    Finally, Visa Granted. Received the 2nd Vac request yesterday, And at around 3PM Perth time today we received the grant notification.... SOOOOO HAPPY...... The other 173s got their Visas granted much earlier but we had a bit of an issue : End of July we were contacted by Immi , since our CO decided to go that extra mile and request Police checks again; this time from Birth . This took another 3 weeks. Anyway, at last after such a long wait , I can finally have my parents to stay forever. Good luck to all of you for speedy Visa Grants.
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    What's worse is that some members are eager to find out other people's progress/time lines but are so reluctant to share their own application progress. I Wish everyone updates their signature line and make it a 'Give and take" type Forum. This is such an important forum and the only way to find out what is really going on at Immi.
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    @pmindia Can you pls share your lodgement date?
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    Dear Sh aron, Can you pls let me know when you were contacted by Immi to pay the 2nd vac? Or Approximately how many weeks after submitting the documents? Judy.
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    Hi @surfersj Any news from Immi? And also I would like to know if you were given 28 days or 70 days to submit documents. My parents were given 70 days from 6th Feb 2019. Thanks & Good luck
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    That was quick! Which Centrelink office is this? Hope it’s in WA.
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    Hi Freedy50, I’m assuming you also applied for a 173? If so, after your wife’s operation, how long did it take up to visa grant?
  19. Bear2015
    Hi everyone, Good news- My parents have been invited to provide further documents. (medicals, police report and form 80) within 70 days. They applied for 173 on 2nd October 2015.
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    @Rosiejaq Any news?
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    Thanks Bev50Bradley, Thats great to here, because Cannington is the closest Centre link office for me as well. I know there’s a lot of time for my mum, but I’m gathering all the info whenever the oppertunity arises. It’s so exciting to see the queue moving fast.
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    Hi Vicky, Just to confirm, you did not have to do the medical again when converting your 173 to 143?
  23. Bear2015
    I have written to immigration on behalf of my parents to check the same thing. Their advice was that : we have to withdraw the 173 and apply for a new 143 , and my parents will loose their place in the queue as it will be a new application. So Dunken , hold on to your spot.
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    Hi Bev50Bradley, I was wondering if you have found out which Centrelink is the most efficient to handle AOS in Perth? Hoping your invitation comes soon.
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    Hi michaleasmum, Just a clarification please, Did Immi inform you that you have to wait for 6 months to apply for the new 600 visa, or is it that you are assuming because of the “12 months in 18 months” rule? I’m asking because my parents’ are facing the same situation as you. Their visa is expiring in November and by then finished their 12 months stay. I remember once reading in some forum that for a new visa you do not need to wait for 6 months. PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG. It’s pointless paying the visa fee and then getting rejected. I’m assuming you also have the 8503 condition attached to the visa.
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