AJ_143

Hi all,
One general question - Would we be eligible for First Home Buyers Grant and stamp duty saving if we buy a home after we get 143 and move to Australia?
http://www.sro.vic.gov.au/first-home-owner
Thanks?

On 7/10/2017 at 23:44, AJ_143 said:

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a news. I got the request for 2nd VAC today.

My timeline is:
Date of visa application:                                                      15-09-14
Date medical examination & police certificates requested: 21-12-16
Date medical examination attended:                                   15-02-17
Date of police clearance certificate:                                     13-04-17
Date Assurance of Support completed:                               10-04-17
Date 2nd Visa Application Charge paid:                               10-07-17

Thanks all for the support. 

Cheers

Hi All,

Thank you all for the wishes.

As I mentioned earlier, we got 2nd VAC request on 10/07 and I made the payment and post it out on the same day itself.
Today we got the great news, for which we have been waiting for almost 3 years. We got the visa today! (13th July 2017)

We are heading to Melbourne. Cheers!

Hi all,

Just wanted to share a news. I got the request for 2nd VAC today.

My timeline is:
Date of visa application:                                                      15-09-14
Date medical examination & police certificates requested: 21-12-16
Date medical examination attended:                                   15-02-17
Date of police clearance certificate:                                     13-04-17
Date Assurance of Support completed:                               10-04-17
Date 2nd Visa Application Charge paid:                               10-07-17

Thanks all for the support. 

Cheers

15 hours ago, Catlady2014 said:

Keep checking your Junk emails in case anything important goes in there instead of going to your Inbox.  What was the date of lodgement of your CPV application?  Current processing times are 33/34 months.  I've just passed the 31 month mark.  

I applied on 19th September, 2014, so it's almost 32 months now. Calculating by standard processing time it can take 1-2 months more I guess.

23 minutes ago, elnak said:

You are almost there. Hang on !! and good luck. 

Thank you

12 minutes ago, Catlady2014 said:

So are you at the same stage as me?  Have you had the Centrelink acceptance letter yet?  Or  are you further ahead than me, i.e. your Acceptance letter sent letter to Immi on 21st April?  I don't know how long before the 2nd vac is requested, but if your acceptance letter was sent to Immi on  21st April, then it seems I at least have quite a while to wait for the 2nd vac but I would think yours must be imminent.

Yes, in same situation as you, just slightly ahead. Now waiting for immi to contact me back for 2nd vac. Trying to find how much time it takes from here?
My grandson is 1 month old and my daughter is eagerly waiting for us   

2 hours ago, Catlady2014 said:

AoS Acceptance letter from Centrelink received today in my daughter's mygov account.  Yaaayyyyy!   Now to wait for Immi to request the 2nd VAC. 

Congratulations! Any idea on how long the wait would be from this step? 

I submitted all my documents including AoS on 21st April and since then waiting for 2nd VAC. Can anyone tell how long it takes from here?

Cheers

This new proposed 10 year parent visa doesn't seem quite useful. Quite backward thought to think Grandparents are only good for doing baby sitting.

I was reading the detailed white paper on this visa and it suggests that even 5 years is not guaranteed. They will check case by case and if the grand child is not young and doesn't needs help then the visa would be approved only for 2-3 years. What about the case when no grand kids?! 

In my opinion, a tourist visa 600 for 3 years would be better option compared to this new proposed 10 year visa!

7 hours ago, 8CPA said:

Have they asked for the medicals as well - for that they should have given you a HAP ID. Also you should  receive a letter to set up the bond of assurance. We got our CO at the end of October 2016 and were asked for the money the week before Christmas. That is the last thing that happens they are then ready to grant. I you are unsure - email them. I am assuming you are not using an agent.

Hello, Thanks for your reply. Yes Medicals have been done, Assurance of support also done. I think I don't have CO yet, all communication is through PVC email ID (Parent visa Center). I was given 28 days to provide Medical, Assurance of support, form 80 and Police Clearance. I have provided them all and now waiting to hear back from them...

5 hours ago, Catlady2014 said:

If you have an agent, ask them.  If not, then check your junk email folder to see if anything has gone in there by mistake.  If still nothing, then you should email Immi to check.  Take a look at my timeline, I applied after you.    Form 80, police check, medical, Assurance of Support all done but still no Case Officer.  All these things were asked for by the "Parents team", not a Case Officer, maybe they no longer use individual Case Officers.  But I would expect the medical to have been asked for by now, and Assurance of Support too, so you should chase it up. 

Thanks for your reply, I didn't use any agent, As you said, all communication is to Parents Visa team and not with Case Officer. I want to know how much time they take from here, so that I can arrange funds accordingly.

5 hours ago, Tracy16 said:

Hi guys,

I have a question about AOS. How long does it take to receive acceptance letter from Centrelink after bank guarantee and acknowledgement of term deposit are given to them? Is it sent by post or through gov account?

Thanks

It took me about 1 week after this step. I got it through Gov account ( on the account of person who provided assurance of support)

2 hours ago, gafuk said:

Hi, Timing is critical for me and when I asked my agent they said that once Case officer is appointed I would have 28 days to complete my Meds and Police check and send them back. Then Immy will respond within 28 days requesting the second vac payment and I have 28 days to pay up ! Sweating now its all getting close for us and just praying house sells and goes through not tooo soon and not too late

 

Thanks for your reply. I am in similar condition and trying to gauge how much time it takes from that stage. All the best to you with house sale

Hello all,

I have a question, if anyone knows the answer? I applied for 143 on 15th Sep, 2014. I think I got CO assigned as I was asked to provide police clearance and form 80 within 28 days (by 21st April). I have submitted all documents now. I have not heard anything after that.

Would you know how much time it takes after that? When can I expect to be asked to provide money? (So that i can arrange funds)? thanks in advance

cheers