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Hi all, just got the email this morning for medicals, Police reports and AOS. They sure are zipping through the months at the moment.... chance we could seek in with a Visa before Christmas.

17 minutes ago, kevvo said:

Hello all

Just got the wonderful email today  6th august requesting police certs and medicals and the AOS lodged 143 application end of November 2015 got reply and  Recipt for same the 10 th December 2015  so all I can relay to you all is,   the 10 December 2015 is the up to date ,,,,, processing date 

am i correct in saying the cost of the AOS is $21,000 can someone please confirm this 

Regards all

 

No. AOS is $10.000 for the first applicant and $4.000 for each after that.

2 hours ago, nitz said:

Hi,any further updates?Did anyone after 26 nov got request for fuurther documents for 143 visa?

Please fill in your time line.

Fantastic news Micheal S. I hope you get the visa before Christmas then you can start 2020 in Oz

Wow!!! So pleased to hear as we are just a month behind you. Please keep us all updated.. it’s so nice to read good news for a change. Regards. Shelagh

1 hour ago, Doris said:

Last update from someone is 9 November 15. 

My mum still 4 months behind  

At least it’s moving now...

 

Hi Doris, Where did you see someone from the 9th Nov 2015 had been asked for more docs? We’re they 143 or 173? 

Applied 8/12/2015 acknowledge 10/12/2015. Nothing since

Is that for a 143 or 173?? Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

Thank you for posting. Congratulations and enjoy your new life in Australia. Never mind protocol.. it was very informative to see your time line, including the date you have for validating your visa. Good luck 

I really feel for you Marilyn it must be so frustrating to be so near and yet still in the dark. We thought we would be living the dream by now not still waiting in the ever lengthening queue. Still every day that passes is a day closer to the dream.

I really hope you hear that you’re visa is ready and waiting in the next couple of weeks.

1 hour ago, Anks said:

Agreed to all, rules are rules and if they were just taking a chance. Its unfortunate that this has happened but realistically parents will not be getting any younger and healthier which concerns us as sons-daughters who lovingly want their parents to be with them. 

Out of curiosity if she would have applied for a contributory parent visa in few years of her stay or maybe even last year when her health was getting rally bad. Would the immigration be treating her case as the same? or is just because they are not going to get enough fees as the contributory applicants they are going to be so harsh on her. i know medical test results would have been the same but still she was going to pay huge fees and AOS.

I don’t know if you are aware of how much it costs to be in residential care in UK but the amount we are paying for a contributory visa would not even cover one years fees. My mother was in residential care and the cost 2 years ago was more than £36,000 a year. That was only residential and not nursing care home. I don’t know the cost in Australia but I’m sure it would be more than UK. Very sad case, I hope she is allowed to stay for the time she has left but the government should not have to foot the bill.

I agree ..... it’s very sad but as you say rules are rules. If the family pay for her care perhaps they will let her live the short time she has left in Australia.... but the Australian people shouldn’t have to foot the bill for her care as she doesn’t meet the visa requirements. We all have to wait and see if we meet the health requirements and as we are all getting older we are mor susceptible to health problems. Very sad situation.

2 hours ago, Anks said:

Recent update from the parents email is stating as Jul 2015 for 143 and last updated 3/04/2019. Its been showing July 2015 for the last few months now. Does anyone know if someone has applied after Jul 2015 and received any further requests from Immi? and its just that the automatic email response dates havent been updated

I only know of one person who applied in August 2015 and was asked for paperwork in February this year Rosiejaq. She has her timeline and a post on page 799 about half way down. Hope this helps.

Thanks so much for that information. I’m so sorry you had to go though all that stress, I hope you get your visa very soon and can put all the stress behind you and enjoy you new life with your son.

Congratulations it was a long time coming... you can now start to live your lives again with the family in Oz.

30 minutes ago, Marilyn said:

First had chest X-ray then had to pee in a cup so they can test glucose, protein and blood. Take your blood pressure, weight and height then get you to read letters an eye test. Goes through loads of "have you had...." then asks if you had any major surgeries long stay in hospital and if you on any medication. Takes blood pressure, then looks in ears and down your throat. Did knees and hand reflex test, Checked back, arms and legs for any skin issues. Laid down and she pressed all over torso. Took 1 vial of blood. Made me squeeze her fingers and then she placed both hands on my shoulders and asked me to push up while she pushed down and did same with the side of my face .

They come back to you very quickly if they need to see you again. They found an abnormality in my X-Ray which could be a few things so they called me back the day after and I had another 2 X-Rays done. I am now waiting for Radiologist to check it and they will come back to me. I was very stressed but the Physician was great - I asked could this be an reason for my visa not to be granted if its something serious and he said "No whatever it is we will process through it"

Hope this helps

 

Thanks Marilyn they certainly put you through a thorough exam.... I hope they get back to you quickly about the X-rays and it’s nothing to worry about... this whole process is stressful enough without added stress but nice to know they will work through things. Fingers crossed for you

2 hours ago, Vincent92 said:

My friend got medical request on 21/02/2019

applied 143 on 31/08/2015.

That’s so good to hear. Thanks for sharing.... You must be getting excited as you’re not far behind them. Please keep us posted as it’s so nice to read things are moving along at last.

3 minutes ago, Marilyn said:

I just checked they don't do Australia. I am going to be using sendmybag.com definately better than excess baggage.

I just checked from UK to Australia is £155 for 30kilos

I agree as it really is helpful and I for one love following the progress of the people around our application date.

Thanks Linda, there’s a lot of good helpful information on that link.

35 minutes ago, vicky bajwa said:

All dears 

Anyone recently got aos call please update here. Also please mention aos lodgement date if possible. 

How much time after aos acceptance letter immi will take for 2nd Vac request. Please put some light here.

Vicky Bajea if you complete your timeline everyone will be able to follow your progress the same as you can follow theirs. It helps everyone get the most out of this site.  Regards Shelagh

2 hours ago, jimbob007 said:

SADGE took 54 months in total, thats a long time we are on 42 months 

 

Sadge only took two and a half years just 30 months!! You can’t have much longer to wait now.... good luck with a January visa

Surfers, wonderful news and thank you for posting. Sorry  I can’t answer any of your questions,but I would also be interested in the answers as I’m sure a lot of other people waiting in the queue are as well.

So sorry to see your timeline taking 8 months already from when you were first asked for more documents,  something must be done about AOS as it really is taking far too long. Fingers crossed you don’t have to wait much longer. 

Congratulations