hayleykj
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Yes, I've just found the form you use to notify them of incorrect answers. Can't see where to upload it on the immiaccount though
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I input the date the relationship began, not the date the de facto relationship began. They're separate questions, relationship type and start date so I must have overlooked they meant de facto start date and not overall. So dumb, I know. Both dates are still within the requirements of the visa as I knew we had to live together for 12 months and we have detailed our living arrangements in our declarations and elsewhere in the application so they should be well aware of the timeline and can see the mix-up. I emailed the European service centre for advice but I know they take some time to respond. We have a CO so would like to think if there's a problem they'd have contact us. Kicking myself!
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Fantastic news! My partner and I met in early 2014, same living situation as you, aus then the UK. Looks like the visas of married people are getting approved quicker but 8 months is still pretty good and gives me a bit of hope (in light of the 10-14 months processing guidance). Congrats again!
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Has anyone had any issues or experience with rectifying a mistake on their application? I've muddle dates and I'm wondering if I should wait for the CO to ask me or to try and contact them (even though I don't have their info)? I'm worried they'll see it and throw it in the bin straight away thinking I've lied or something. Or is the visa team are compassionate and want to help people get their visas? I have this image in my head that they'll be looking for reasons not to grant, perhaps I'm just being pessimistic and thinking the worst. Just wondering if anyone, who has actually has a conversation with their CO, has found them to be helpful or purely investigative?
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Thank you! It's stressful waiting and waiting and hearing nothing! We're moving to Nowra, with my partners family as temporary measure whilst we look for jobs and a house. We're not in a rush so going to 'feel it out' on the job front, if there's nothing suitable we will be looking to move somewhere a little more suitable. I've been to Nowra plenty of times from when I lived in Aus before. I'm from Portsmouth which has no shortage of pubs and jobs. It's going to be a complete change of pace for sure! I am looking in to property development so would potentially invest in something in Huskisson as a money maker. Who knows!
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We're still waiting for our visa grant but my partner is from Nowra (bless him) and we're moving in June. Maybe see you then!
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Fingers crossed for everyone here. I'm a do-er if there's a task outstanding, I get it out the way. I'm in the process of selling assets and winding down direct debits etc, I'm making so much progress with everything else and whilst I don't 'need' the visa until the (UK) summer it'll just be one less thing to worry about. I'm going traveling next friday so hopefully they don't ask me for anymore evidence as this will be difficult to present, this is part of the reason i front-loaded.
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Yes I front-loaded. I emailed the European Centre and they confirmed I had a CO on Jan 18th, other that that, no contact and no change on the immi account. "Please note that your application has already been assigned a caseofficer. Your caseofficer will liaise with you once the preliminary assessment of your application is completed. Unfortunately we are unable to give you a specific time frame and thus we ask you to wait patiently for further instructions." Applied: Oct 6th Medical: Nov 4th Police Check Uploaded: Jan 5th
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Nope, nothing. Going on the pretense that no news is good news. Positive timelines coming through on this forum which is great but annoying that they are 'in a queue' yet being granted all out of order!
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Did not know this about the visa class on the referral letter. I applied for 309 but it says 100 on my letter, I didn't think much of it at the time but if it is processing as a 100 I'll be quite happy! Seems most visa applicants are being granted 100s straight from the off so it would make sense. Thanks for the bit of positive news. 4.5 months in so taking what i can get in terms of 'news' haha!
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WOW WOW WOW! Congratulations! I'm so pleased for you and happy to hear some good news! Can you add your stats just one last time please? Also, your background, are you married etc? I've been trying to scroll back to see if you've posted this previously so sorry if you have Congrats again x
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Sounds similar to me and my partner, he's on a working holiday visa which is up in June. What nationality are you out of curiosity?
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I'm in the same boat. I just think what if they refused?! I dunno why they would but I just wanna know
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Don't envy you guys- all I really have to do is cancel my gym membership! Everyone seems to be heading to QLD. I'll be down in Jervis Bay, NSW if anybody needs me haha!
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Fingers crossed for you. I've seen a few people approved around the 5/6 month mark so I really hope it's not too much longer for you. Lots of people on this thread around the aug-oct mark so hopefully the good news comes at once
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I agree, they can't be held responsible for giving misleading information so they stay vague. Frustrating but quite understandable.
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Yes you are a week behind me I think, I am 6th Oct. Although I'd say your circumstances make for a simpler application as my partner and I aren't married. We satisfy and can prove all the criteria all the same but marriages seem to process faster, sometimes straight to permanent 100.
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Yeah, I wasn't expecting much advice on the processing times but I got the response I was after regarding a c/o! I have already completed my medical and police check (without prompt). If my application takes longer than 13 months an dI have to re-do (my medical was done 1 month after submission) I would consider myself to be very unlucky! Admittedly this was before I found out the processing times as per the UK Embassy site. Worst case scenario I pay again, best case it speeds up the application.
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Just received an email back from the European Service Center, we have a case officer too which is great news, no idea how long we've had one though! Thought I'd post the response here in case it is useful to anyone: "Dear Ms Jennings, Thank you for your enquiry. As a guide, the majority of applications processed in the Europe Region are expected to be finalised within 10 to 14 months, however please be advised that the service standards for processing times are indicative only. We are aware that the stated service standard and information provided on our departmental website www.border.gov.au are different to those on the High Commission website. Actual processing times do vary according to the post you lodge your application due to the planning levels available in the family stream of the Australian migration program. For more information regarding the annual migration program please see: http://www.border.gov.au/about/corporate/information/fact-sheets/21managing If your intention is to migrate to Australia you should be entering the country on a visa that properly reflects your intention in Australia, e.g. a permanent visa if you wish to stay permanently. If once you have lodged your partner visa application you need to visit Australia temporarily you are able to do this, however, you should be aware that you are required to be outside of Australia for us to grant your partner visa. Furthermore there is not a visa which has been created for the purpose of allowing clients to stay in Australia while awaiting a decision of their partner application lodged outside Australia. If you propose to visit Australia on a visitor visa you should be aware that you need to satisfy Australian border and Immigration staff that you are a genuine visitor. You will need to be able to demonstrate you have sufficient funds to cover the costs of your stay without the need to work, that you intend to visit Australia temporarily and that you have an intention to depart the country before the expiry of your visitor visa. You do not need to seek the approval of your partner visa application’s case officer for you to visit Australia, however, you should update them with any change in your contact details to ensure they can continue to communicate with you to make any outstanding requests for your application. Please note that your application has already been assigned a case officer. Your case officer will liaise with you once the preliminary assessment of your application is completed. Unfortunately we are unable to give you a specific time frame and thus we ask you to wait patiently for further instructions. Please note: -The information you are given by the Europe Service Centre will be based on the information you supply. -We recommend that you do not make any irreversible travel arrangements until you have an appropriate visa. Yours faithfully, Mxxxx Europe Service Centre Department of Immigration and Border Protection"
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My boyfriend's says recommended but we haven't uploaded anything, I think the option to is a default and you kinda have to choose for yourself if it's applicable, his family tree etc we've left out. I don't even know where you'd obtain that from and he's got a bloody big tree... I havent read anywhere else that the sponsor needs to obtain a police check other than on the immiaccount where it says recommended.
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More good news coming through! Congrats! Does anyone know how you know your uploads have been looked at? Mine are all green/received but I was wondering if the status changes after they've been looked at? I doubt they do as nothing else seems to be that clear!
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I haven't been yet but I've heard nothing but good things. Can't be too different from S.E Asia. Here's hoping it doesn't get that far though! Where did you stay? We're looking for somewhere with a private pool etc, flashy but not too extortionate...
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Amen Ssyed. Couldn't be more right!
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No, we live in the UK at the moment but on our way to Aus we're stopping for a holiday in Amsterdam then Bali. So worst case scenario I waste a £100 flight ticket from Bali to Aus. Hope that makes sense. Bali is a cheap place to wait out a visa, not to mention beautiful
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Great news about your C/O too Ozzie. If it makes you feel better I have taken the risk and booked flights to Aus for June 29th which will be 9 months in. I'm relying on the partner visa or holiday visa being granted before then. I am only flying from Bali though so not far to turn back if the worst happens! I would be honest with the immigration officers. Say you booked hoping that the visa would be granted (as processing times previously stated 5 months) but are settling for a holiday visa to attend whatever it is you need to attend in mid june. We booked the 29th because its my OH sisters 18th and we want to surprise her. I've only seen one person on here that has been refused a holiday visa and they were from a high risk country. Stay positive!