Jellybean T

8 minutes ago, Marisawright said:

An agent posted elsewhere that once you've got the visa, you count as PR for the purposes of being allowed to travel.  Your difficulty might be finding a flight, as the travel ban is in place for "six months and possibly longer" according to the government.  The way our experts are talking, it sounds more and more likely that the ban will be extended.

As a permanent resident, you are exempt from the ban - but while the ban is in place, there are very few planes flying, because it's no economical for the airlines to fly planes that are three-quarters empty.    

Thanks for that info Marisawright, I will try and get official clarification on that when things calm down a bit. I have my visa grant and was due to fly on the 8th of April before the flight was cancelled. Also I live in Spain and we went into lockdown on the 16th March until the 30th but it's now been extended to 14th April so maybe once the lockdown is lifted we may be allowed to finally fly once the flights are available again. We have the added complication of taking our dog who had her final blood tests on the 13/3 and must fly in 45 days from then or start the blood tests again. The furniture etc was collected last Friday so will arrive in Australia before us. Wasn't expecting anything like this after waiting 4 years for the Visa.

On 19/03/2020 at 23:57, palaceboy1 said:

Today we have received the 2nd vac request, nearly there....

Will you be allowed enter Australia now that it’s in lockdown. Are you classed as a permanent resident before it’s validated?

1 hour ago, KittyMB said:

Hi

When you say 'school fees', are you studying full time and so, what are you studying (i.e. Degree, Post-grad?).

Let me start with saying that I don't have a lot of experience in this area, I just thought I'd reply because nobody else has. 

Looking at the visa eligibility details, it says you are a member of the main applicant's family unit if you are:

• However, when you search for dependent child under the Glossary, it states

   

  In this context, to be honest, I'd find it difficult to say (as a third party) that you are a dependent. Is it that you have been studying full time and therefore relying on your parents financial support? I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, again, I have no experience on this so what I'm saying may not be all that accurate.

17 hours ago, JeremyNg266 said:

HI all lovely people.

I have a question to ask. How would you prove yourself as a dependant person for visa 143. I am currently at my last stage of visa 143 where they ask me to prove I am a dependant. I have proofs showing my mom sends me $2000AUD (sometimes $3000AUD) monthly, schools fee receipts, CoEs and academic transcripts, ATO report showing I work less than 5 hours every week in the last 4 years. Do you think this should be enough? What other evidence should I include? 

I am currently 26 and applied for 143 when I was 22 before the new age rules changed. I would like to share my timeline here too.

1. Visa143 lodged and accepted on 13/04/2016

2. Requested for additional documents on 22/01/2020

3. Lodged all required additional documents including health check, police check, form80 and AOS documents on 03/03/2020

4. Requested to prove dependancy on 12/03/2020

... Currently preparing for step 4.

I think you would be better asking the question on the other thread... The brand new P1O thread as you are more likely to get an answer. Good Luck

21 hours ago, Spikey said:

Yes, doing that.  We want to go again in December.  We live in South Africa and the only airline that does direct to Perth is SAA and they are in the middle of business rescue so can't risk booking yet.  We did the Emirates thing 2018 but it takes far too long for our older bones. 

I know that feeling as we live in Spain and always fly to UK first and overnight in a hotel as it takes far too long flying from Spain. Less than 2 months now for us and we will be in Adelaide permanently. Keep Smiling

3 hours ago, Spikey said:

Yes.  Probably am feeling a bit Spikey.  Just returned from a week's holiday in Aus for my grand-daughter's first birthday, so feeling a bit fragile. 

You will get there, I understand completely how frustrating it is putting our lives on hold especially when Grandchildren are growing up without us. I always tried looking at flights for my next trip just after I got back from visiting them, it gave me something to look forward to.

2 minutes ago, Spikey said:

Looks like she had applied for a 173 and then changed it to a 143.  So the Aussie government plan to put a hold on 173 applications to bring 143 into parity isn't going to work as the 173s are just changing to a 143 to bunk the system!  So our hopes of them bringing the 5 years waiting list down for the 143 are scuppered!

Sorry Spikey but as your name implies you are Spikey! 173 applicants have waited a long time to get their 173 visa and are entitled to their 143 as soon as they can get it... they are not scuppering your 5 year timeline at all as 2019 applicants are realistically looking at a much longer wait than 5 years.

8 minutes ago, Erica said:

Question to all. Once the parent contributory 143 visa has been granted how long does the applicant have to enter Australia? 

Hi Erica, Each case can differ as it use to be dependent on medicals and police reports still being in force, as they only last for 12 months some people only got a couple of months or less to validate their Visa. We had our medicals done in August 2019 our Visas were granted 29th November and we have until 29/11/2020 to validate.

1 hour ago, Aaron88 said:

Questions guy, if A's 143 acknowledgment date was on 1/1/2017, B's on 1/2/2017, however, B sent all the required documents to immi office 20 days earlier than B, in this case, who will get the 2nd vac letter first? Will case officer follow acknowledgment date order or whoever gets the requirement docs done first? 

Looking at the time lines and also personal experience it’s the one that completes all the requirements first.

1 hour ago, NatS259 said:

I knew I had seen this somewhere! I wonder why’d they were adamant this couldn’t be waived, and I bank with commonwealth, will double check today!

Hi NatS259, My son also has an account with CommBank and deposited the $14000 beforehand but still had to pay $150. He like you was told by staff there was no why round it and everyone had to pay. Blackwood /Adelaide. Good Luck I hope you get round it.

7 hours ago, theballies said:

Did you contact your bank before hand to have the daily limit of you BPay lifted in order to pay the large sum of $$?

No... I just went into my App and raised the limit there and then.. I bank with CommBank so perhaps different banks have different rules. Good luck

4 minutes ago, NatS259 said:

Hi Jellybean, was the final amount $43,600? I can’t remember and wanting to get my ducks in a row with things moving fast now!

Hi NatS259, Yes $43,600 is correct, we paid via  Bpay and sent and emailed the receipt to home affairs... the Visa Grant was issued within 12 hours.

On 28/01/2020 at 04:23, Aaron88 said:

Hi all, I have just received acceptance letter for AOS, request BG letter received 22/1/20, BG payment made 23/1/20, acceptance letter 28/1/20

Really pleased to see acceptance letter being received much quicker after paying BG than last November when so many of us had problems. Visa Grant very soon now... the long wait is just about over

17 minutes ago, palaceboy1 said:

Do you receive the requests for medical , police checks , form 80 by email or through your immi account

You receive it by email. 

On 10/01/2020 at 03:49, theballies said:

Do you think it is worth while opening an account with them while we are waiting to hear from centrelink?

I don’t think it matters whether you have an account with CommBank or not as my son had an account with them and still had to pay $150.  

On 07/01/2020 at 07:44, bridgie said:

Hi,

 

A small update to show there is progress. We were asked today for some more information, so although progress is agonisingly slow we are still shuffling forward. No news on the AOS interview as yet. Looking at current time lines that window should be opening in about two weeks. Interestingly it is 4 years to the day since we received notification of our application .

 

chins up

 

Bridgie

Hi Bridgie, We were nearly 4 months from invitation to Grant. The time goes very slow while you’re waiting for information at each stage. Hopefully you’ll here soon.

43 minutes ago, SusieRoo said:

102,854 parents now queuing for visas!

Taken from immi's 2018-19 migration report.

That’s terrible news for all applicants after 2015/16, waiting 4 years felt like a lifetime especially when you  were told 18/24 months. They need to give realistic time frames so people can make an informed decision as to whether to apply or not. New applicants must be looking at more than a 10year waiting time.

2 hours ago, Rosiejaq said:

Flights booked 31st December !  We don’t hang around

Congratulations.... what a fantastic way to end 2019 in UK and touch down in Australia to start 2020 and your new life.

51 minutes ago, AMP said:

Thanks.  Now you have said that you think I they only give  28 days to leave I really don’t want to hear anything yet.  It would be such a pain if I have to organise an exit and re- entry in January, particularly since that is in peak school holidays!  Can anyone else confirm the 28 days please?

Have a great Christmas yourself as well.  Your best Christmas present has arrived early.  It must be so wonderful to have your visa finally sorted.   It seems that our lives go on semi hold while we are waiting, waiting, waiting, doesn’t it? 

 

You’re so right about life being on hold but we got there in the end. We’ll fly out next April even if the house isn’t sold as we’ve wasted enough of our life, just rent until the house sells. Start living the dream !!!! as my son puts it.

 I hope someone gives you the information about the 28 day thing. I think it was in a post in June this last year but can’t remember who posted. X

2 hours ago, AlwaysVet said:

Congratulations! It must be another happiest day after a long journey! 

Congratulations Rosiejaq.. I can’t tell you how happy I am for you. If anyone deserves an early Christmas present it’s you

4 hours ago, kimboslice said:

Can i just double check what the final payment is please, just want to make sure there is enough funds  in the bank when we get the call

 

It's $43,600 for each person over 18 years old.  We paid $87,200 for 2  of us.

9 hours ago, AMP said:

Sill waiting for my request to pay 2nd Vac . Should hopefully come anytime now though.  On the form80 , where it asked if I already had any plans to leave Australia, did give dates in February when I have a trip to the UK booked.  Maybe  they rightly are just thinking there is no rush ?! 

Hi Angela, I think you could be right as they won’t grant while your in Oz and if they ask for 2nd Vac payment I think you only get 28days to leave Aus so they can Grant the visa. Maybe someone who has been through the process will tell you. It would just be nice to know for sure why you haven’t heard.... it’s the not knowing that causes the stress. Have a great Christmas.

8 minutes ago, LBee said:

I have a question regarding Form 80 -  who should complete this?  Is it only the main applicant?  or do both my husband and myself complete?  

8 minutes ago, LBee said:

I have a question regarding Form 80 -  who should complete this?  Is it only the main applicant?  or do both my husband and myself complete?  

Hi LBee, Both of you need to complete Form 80.

2 hours ago, karu1 said:

Hi Jellybean T.

Our application day was 7th December 2015. Paid final 2nd vac on 27th November and still waiting for grant letter. What is your position Pl.

Hi Kari, Paid 2nd Vac 28/11 by Bpay, sent the receipt of payment via email and received the Visa Grant 29/11.    If you are currently in Australia you will have to leave before Visa Grant. Good Luck

1 minute ago, AlwaysVet said:

I believe that If the documents are sent by email, you do not need to get them certified.

You’re right. No need to certify if emailed in colour.

2 hours ago, Ammy143 said:

Aos is for 143 subclass

i applied for 173

Sorry Ammy, I saw Ammy143 and didn’t check your time line. I can now understand your concern as to what’s holding your visa up. No AoS to hold you up... the least they could do is answer your email, the whole process really needs looking at.  It is so stressful waiting and not knowing if you have missed an email or a document, even not knowing how long to put your life on hold.