Clyde114

16 hours ago, Sue 320 said:

Thank you so much.  It's so nerve-racking isn't it?  First thing I do every morning is check our emails! Have a great time with your parents and a brilliant Christmas!

yep, so near yet so far! Thanks and best of luck

3 minutes ago, Sue 320 said:

My husband and I applied 7/11 as well but no e651 visa as yet.  Exemption was granted 15/11. We did apply for the Visa first and had a reference number to enter on our exemption application so it looks like it doesn't make any difference which order you apply!  As a matter of interest when are your parents due to travel?  We are not due to travel until January so wondering if this is the reason for the delay.    

They’re travelling 15/12 so yep most probably the reason, good luck!

Hi all

Finally my UK parents e651 was approved today, after applying around 7/11, we actually got the exemption approved first, then the visa which I believe is what caused the wait,

Good luck everyone!

Cheers Nick 

this is what I got from the old man… so not necessarily due to no exemption (sorry for not being clear)

I started completing an application for a 651 eVisitor visa but before I had got very far into it, I was informed that "You are not eligible to apply for the visa using this service

1 hour ago, Marisawright said:

As @rtritudr said, "you first apply for your visa, then you apply for the exemption immediately with your visa application TRN so that the two applications are linked.  Once your exemption comes through then the visa will be approved."

That is the correct process at the moment.  

In our experience, my Dad applied for an e651 but was rejected due to no exemption - then same day applied for exemption which has now been approved, so now is applying again for e651

I'll keep you updated on the result

9 hours ago, Stellathedog said:

Brilliant for him, and you!

Just wondered when he is looking to travel? That is, how far in advance has he applied?

 

We haven't booked anything yet, dependent on the outcome and length of the visa/exemption process, but would love them to come for Xmas but i appreciate it's a very expensive long shot, so probably Feb/Mar next year...

My Dad just got his parent exemption through, took 4 days, quick processing!  

2 hours ago, alinag said:

Is there a time limitation around when to apply for the exemption? E.g. no more than 3 months before the trip, etc.?

You must submit your request for a travel exemption at least two weeks, but not more than two months, before your planned travel.
 

source:
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/immediate-family-australian-citizens-or-permanent-residents-or-new-zealand-citizens-usually-resident-australia#toc-4

16 minutes ago, rtritudr said:

Assuming it remains the same as the current exemption process, you first apply for your visa, then you apply for the exemption immediately with your visa application TRN so that the two applications are linked.  Once your exemption comes through then the visa will be approved.

That’s great to know thanks, any ideas on processing times? 

Hi Amelia

I'm in the same boat and as said further up, it's all very liable to change. As far as I can work out given the current situation parents would need to apply for both of the following;

a) an exemption - which can only be applied for from 1st Nov and they'd have to supply evidence of your visa and being your parent (birth cert etc)

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On 4/27/2018 at 20:08, Samson said:

Well the Pound/Aud had a hit today. Was hoping the news would be better and the BoE would rasie the rates in May would bring the Pound higher but looks like we may go down to lows 1.80 now.

Yep the momentum was good, fingers crossed for better things for Q2!

On 4/25/2018 at 07:43, Gbye grey sky said:

These type of predictions are about as reliable as those that predict a hot summer or a cold winter.  They can only be based on what is known now, and we live in volatile unpredictable times with Brexit, potential trade wars, and indeed the constant threat of real wars on top of a global economy always teetering on a cliff edge.

For my part I need to move at least some of my savings from the UK sometime in the next 12 months.

agreed! I keep my eye closely on site such as this one trying to work out any rhyme or reason to the market https://www.poundsterlinglive.com/aud

what I've noticed is every currency change is reported but never really predicted, I have now set goals with my forex broker who call me when the rate is reached,  which is preferable to watching the skittish market change on a daily basis...

any view on timings to shift UK savings to AUD?

Hi all

I moved from UK to AU this year, before the move I shifted money over with a UK based Forex broker, now I'm here I'm looking for advice on if it's best to continue using a UK broker or a local AU broker to shift my money over? Does it matter, apart from convenience? 

Thanks for your thoughts!

Cheers C

very useful, thanks PQ!

Hi all

Can anyone advise if there any rules of thumb for mortgage affordability in Australia? In UK I've always worked to 3 x income for highest loan value

Cheers in advance!

Clyde

Hi Clyde 114,

 

Quick question, as your wife was the sponsor did she have to get a police check? It says it's recommended because children are involved, I haven't had one as both of our kids are ours and not from a different relationship.

 

 

 

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Nope

Fantastic news.

 

Did you wait for your C/O to be assigned before you did medical and police check?

 

 

 

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Thanks and yes I waited

Superb news.

 

Was your application straightforward? No other factors for them to consider etc....6 months is a little longer than the majority of the 5 month turnarounds at the moment.

 

Did you ever find out your CO initial?

Very straight forward, married 8 yrs with 3 kids all with Aussie passports! only thing I can think of is my wife applied for her UK citizenship and was approved in December, after which I updated my application

Didn't get CO initials

Visa approved this morning woop! Straight to 100 permanent resident, took a little longer than some which made me nervous, timings below;

Visa submitted 22nd July 2016

CO assigned 8th Sep

Police checks uploaded 22nd Sep

Medical completed 28th Sep

Approved 17th Jan

Off to Sydney later this year with my wife and young kids, selling up our house and aim to purchase - just need the pound to strengthen or might have to rent for a while!

Thanks to everyone on this forum, it's really been a great help

Nick

Anyone had any news this side of Christmas? Medical, request for extra information, etc?

I think all the CO's are still on holiday, applied in July for 309/100 and was hoping for approval before Xmas :mad:, anyone with any approval news would be appreciated!

Thanks for your advice, would updating my application at this point have a bearing on the processing time, as it's due to be finalised imminently (I hope!)

Hi all

I have had my 309/100 visa application lodged since July and waiting for approval, my wife is my sponsor and has just had British Citizenship approved, please can anyone advise if this would effect our application and if I should alert immi?

Thanks in advance

C

Thanks, very useful responses!