Prashant Shukla

Hi All

Back on the forum after a long time, hope all is well.

I have applied for my parents visitor visa in tourist stream and not family sponsored (coz that takes more processing time)

Just here to see recent experiences on docs and timelines. Following is mine:

Applied - 15th of Feb 2022

Status - Received

Please share yours, thanks.

Final timeline in signature;

Hope everyone get to celebrate theirs soon.

Thanks heaps!

9 minutes ago, millski88 said:

You can take your own for the passports now, as far as i know!

That's awesome

6 minutes ago, millski88 said:

Given that me and the OH are (hopefully) within the last month or two of our wait, it's getting to the 'obsessive checking stage' I'm sure we're all so used to from our immigration journeys... I wonder if i can lighten the mood (and waste some thumb-twiddling time) by posing a question to the group -

 

 What are your plans for your citizenship ceremony day?

 

We'll hopefully have the in-laws visiting from the UK over our ceremony, so they'll be joining us. Aside from them we'll almost certainly max-out our invite allowance with close friends and others who have helped us along the way. 

Ceremonies in our area are late afternoon/early evening, and always during the week, so we'll likely get off work early and have a drink in a pub nearby, then go out for some food as a group after.

My UK passport expires in about 4 months, so i'm keen to order both new UK and Aus passports at the same time and have them both brand new (hopefully with a good photo this time!). I think that'd be a really nice touch at the end of this 7 year journey!

So what are you all going to get up to?

 

Knowing the fact that I am not included in AU Day ceremony, whenever mine will be; I am throwing a party for close friends at home. I am not sure about others but I ll have Oz flags on my face to get the feel of AU Day which I am missing out. Drinks, BBQ and Oz flags all over; that will be my way. And I also want a good pic on passport but not sure of AusPost guys as last time they didn't click a good one

Thanks for initiating this post.

5 minutes ago, Indianinoz said:

Dear Prashant,

Congratulations on your citizenship approval. Which council/town are you from?

Thanks!

Brisbane, QLD 

Posting my timeline (check signature)

Have been a member for more than 3 years. was part of PR group now citizenship

Know a few people by there screen names like Hex, Parkesy and a few more.

All the best everyone.

34 minutes ago, littledumpling said:

 

Date applied                                                                30/07/2019

City/Council area                                                        Brisbane

Date of the Citizenship Test                                      13/11/2019 (rescheduled from 08/01/2020)                     

Date of Approval                                                          13/11/2019

Date of Ceremony                                                       TBA

Anyone else waiting for ceremony in Brisbane? Finger crossed that I can have mine in Australia Day.

When did you receive your test invite?

7 hours ago, Georgiegie said:

You can return this completed form and attachments by email to 929@homeaffairs.gov.au

Hi Georgiegie and Chris N Lora

I had a call with the citizenship 131881 helpline and they told me to fill 1023 and attach it to the application. 929 is used for address, contact and passport details while 1022 is used for change in circumstances e.g. relationship etc.

Thanks!

Firstly do not stress, I believe you need a form 929, change of detail's. passport /Address etc... attached  a covering letter with you TRN or Citizenship application number with it and advise the dept of the simple error.  people make mistakes all the time they are used to it. ( ensure you have all legitimate proof to show the error.  if its already uploaded tell them. 

Thanks for replying!

Yes I have submitted it already.

Immi account only shows to update passport, address and email update.

I can download 929 but where to send it.

Thanks for your help!

Hi Guys

Seems like I have done the following mistakes unknowingly on my application:

My brother’s name (last name is first name)

My parents DOB

**Parents and brother are not part of my application, there info was required under family details.

How can i get it rectified and what are the consequences?

Thanks for your help!

13 hours ago, millski88 said:

Awesome! What area?

Brisbane

One of my friend applied in july got his test etc done in October and attending the ceremony in November 2019. That’s the fastest I have ever seen.

41 minutes ago, Kashif.Iqbal said:

@Hex please reply.

@Kashif.Iqbal  You need not worry about this. As the link clearly says ENS 186 is second in priority (which is still priority) while regional is first.

ENS 186 is when you apply via employer while skillselect is a channel where you can submit EOI and an employer will pick you up then apply.

@verystormy Thanks!

Hi Guys

Please reply to https://www.pomsinoz.com/topic/206910-citizenship-residence-requirements/

if you have any idea on it.

Thanks!

Hi Guys

Please reply to https://www.pomsinoz.com/topic/206910-citizenship-residence-requirements/

if you have any idea on it.

Thanks!

Hello Everyone

I know the title of this post is very obvious and can be checked on https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/residence-calculator

Immi website does gives me a result YES based on my dates but the whole confusion for me is 'immediate 4 years'

Note: I am assuming lawful residence date in Aug 2014 because that's when I first arrived in AU and the website does not specify any specific visa.

But I think my scenario is a bit complicated and following are the details:

IMPORTANT DATES

Permanent Residence Date     Lawful Residence Date      Intended Lodgement Date

17/09/2018                               10/08/2014                          07/10/2019

TRAVEL PERIOD

From Date:17 Aug 2014    To Date:30 Aug 2014    

From Date:15 Sep 2014    To Date:04 Jan 2015  

From Date:18 Jan 2015    To Date:01 Feb 2015  

From Date:22 Feb 2015    To Date:26 Apr 2015    

From Date:02 May 2015    To Date:20 Jun 2015    

From Date:04 Jul 2015    To Date:20 Aug 2016    

From Date:28 Jul 2017    To Date:01 Aug 2017  

From Date:02 Nov 2017    To Date:17 Nov 2017    

From Date:05 May 2018    To Date:20 May 2018    

From Date:16 Nov 2018    To Date:04 Dec 2018

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS

01 Aug 2014 till 01 Dec 2015 I was on a FA Subclass 600 (Visitor Visa)

02 Dec 2015 till 11 Aug 2016 I was in Singapore with no Australian Visa

All I need to know is; Is the Residence Calculator correct? Can I apply in October this year?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hello everyone

Good news here...

Nobody said a single word to me when I informed the forum that I have received a s57 Natural Justice. It was pretty disappointing that nobody is empathising.

I replied to the s57 natural justice letter with all the facts and no emotions.

My PR was approved this morning and following are the timelines:

I did upload a new PCC for both India and Australia on 7th September 2018.

Country - India (HR)

Type of Application: ENS 186 Direct Entry

Processing Centre- NSW PESE

Occupation: ICT Business Analyst

Dates-                                                                  Start Date                 Completed on               Received/Approved on

Visa Lodged on                                                             1/12/2017         1/12/2017                       17/09/2018

Hope everyone get the good news soon. All the best guys!

Somebody has locked the spreadsheet; it would be great if you can update DEC 2017; its by the name of PS.

6 minutes ago, boo-yaa said:

Again this depends where you are from.

For my 457 I wasn't required to hold Private Health Insurance for my Visa as I was able to apply for medicare due to the reciprocal Agreement.


 

Sorry I forgot to mention about reciprocal health arrangement. I have not considered that in my statement. Apologies for the inconvenience.

11 hours ago, Bips22 said:

Keep your attitude to yourself. And don't tell me what to post and what not to. You Don't Own this forum. My knowledge is confirmed too and from my personal experience. Advised by my MA and Immigration, on enquiry. When applicant is on 457 visa and applies for 186, which I am in, still has to maintain private health Insurance, Which is VISA REQUIREMENT and stated in VISA Documentation as well. This has to continue, till 186 is GRANTED, or case officer may reject the visa.

And yes I DO HAVE MEDICARE as well,  And I possess my Interim Medicare card since past 4-5 Years from my previous Visa, yet I have been told to still have Prvt Cover.  Because apparently some Insurance companies (Including mine) only cover Hospital visits and not GPs. In that incident, medicare is used to visit GPs (and also Hospitals).

As per my knowledge and sources my Information is correct. That could be wrong. But I do not make laws, just follow them. I am following the instructions which are safe for myself and my family. Hence, when I saw this issue, I advised my fellow Forum member to stay safe. With Intention to help alone. I am not forcing anyone. To take my advice or not, is their prerogative. 

Likewise maybe you want to trust your sources, that's your prerogative.  But definitely you can't command Me to post or not to. Most of the people are supportive here in this forum,  trying to help each other. 

My advice to you is to keep your tone Amiable !!

Yes you are right. it is a requirement for any 457 visa holders to have adequate private insurance. PR application does allow you to get an interim medicare card but that doesn't mean you should get rid of your private insurance as you are still on 457 , neither your bridging visa has started (start date would be when your 457 ends) nor your PR has been granted. 

I do understand that some people here think that they are the department or Migration Agent but that shouldn't worry you; don't lose your calm.

I think people here need to understand that everybody who has applied for a PR goes through anxiety and every little thing annoys them. So let's respect people, provide info we are aware of , share timelines but not jab.

I like the way you replied though. Have a wonderful day.

On 09/08/2018 at 19:57, adamhe said:

Thanks Ali yes I will leave the bit out about Newcastle haha! It is called a PIC 4020 and apparently from November 17 it has been enforced a lot more than in the past. The more I read about it the more I am worrying now! 

Hi Adam

Have you replied yet? If yes, did they come back with any update? I have received a similar letter, that's why asking.

Thanks!

14 minutes ago, Manisha Sarain said:

Finally,visa granted today

186 ens cook 

Applied-20 September 2017

Granted -16th August 2018

 

Congratulations !

just an update on my case....

I have received a s57 Natural Justice letter on 9th August. i have been given 28 days to comment on it.

This is in regards to my relationship status; I have stated separated on my application to which my ex has said that I am lying.

I have prepared the response and my Immi Agent is reviewing it at the moment.

Lets see what happens; trying to get through it.

My timelines below:

Country - India (HR)

Type of Application: ENS 186 Direct Entry

Processing Centre- NSW PESE

Occupation: ICT Business Analyst

Dates-                                                                  Start Date                 Completed on               Received/Approved on

Visa Lodged on                                                             1/12/2017         1/12/2017                       Waiting

Request for Stat Decl. regarding                          23/05/2018           24/05/2018

relationship status

s57 Natural justice                                                09/08/2018

31 minutes ago, dindurion said:

Hi all,

writing this with little red eyes...our visa got granted this morning! 

 

After the RFI (see above) the nomination got approved on July 4th, then another almost 5 weeks of waiting until the visa grant this morning.

Can't believe the wait is over and guess it will take some while to realize it.

 

Thinking of all of you still waiting, fingers crossed the wait and insecurity will be over for you very soon!

Congratulations!

2 minutes ago, rfk said:

Hi Friends.

BooooooOOOOOOOMMMmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!

 

Granted.got call and golden email this morning.

 

My 9 years hard works paid..wish everyone here good luck -hope everyone get positive and quick response.

 

Visa + nomination applied : 26-6-17

nomination granted : 11/5/18

visa granted 2/8/18

Marketing specialist .trt.

 

 

This forum was life line for me for past 7 months....stay together and hold tight ...

Congratulations!