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Time taken for 100 visa when applying onshore with 309?
KitCat replied to KitCat's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Hi Belfastchild, It is unfortunately the same application- however the supporting evidence and requirements is a bit lighter (no health checks, less attachments required). We also treated the evidence as just for the period since the last application was submitted rather than our whole relationship- so joint bank statements, social media, bills etc for the last two years only rather than our whole relationship. No word yet on our application (was submitted 5/10) so hopefully we handled it correctly! -
Time taken for 100 visa when applying onshore with 309?
KitCat replied to KitCat's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Thanks Raul! Hopefully it doesn’t take 12-18 months then- we are kicking ourselves for not waiting an additional couple of months to apply, as we would have then qualified for both 309/109 together. -
Hi everyone, My partner (British citizen) and I applied for the 309 partner visa offshore from London in October 2018- it was granted in May 2019 and we moved to Sydney in Aug 2019. We've just submitted the 100 application onshore for permanent residency as it has been 2 years since our original application- did anyone else do the same this year/last year and mind letting me know how long the processing took? Was hoping it would be a relatively quick process but sounds like it could take another 12-18 months? Thanks!
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Thanks Belfastchild! Ours is 7/11 which corresponds to the applicant police check dates and we're off to Sydney. Planning on moving in August- 3,663 replies
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
We officially had a grant today! Applied on 31 October/ RFI in early April for sponsors foreign birth certificate. Good luck to everyone else still waiting!- 3,663 replies
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We didn't complete this form- had a few people on the forum who didn't complete it and weren't asked for it, but some who have. Sorry I can't be more help!
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Congratulations @Belfastchild! We are on roughly the same timeframes (applied 31/10, RFI on 02/04), so am hopeful for a grant soon!- 3,663 replies
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grouping together identity docs for 309/100 visa
KitCat replied to Kian's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Hi @Aussiebird- my partner is British and I am Australian. We originally met while I was on a work visa in the UK, but after we were married, I switched to a UK partner visa. The biometric residence permit is my evidence of ability to stay in the UK- it's a card stating I'm on a spouse visa, have work rights, etc. I uploaded it as I felt it was evidence of our relationship. RFI means request for information- some people have had their visas straight away, while I and some others have had a RFI. In my case, they asked for my foreign birth certificate. -
Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
There were a few October applicants that haven't heard anything yet either I believe. @Meath Lass, @Edinlass- any news/updates?- 3,663 replies
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Hi @SmileyD- we did the same as Belfast- did everything through my account as the sponsor. We had a RFI for the sponsor birth certificate last week but no other issues (so far)!- 3,663 replies
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grouping together identity docs for 309/100 visa
KitCat replied to Kian's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Hi @Kian- we uploaded the following: Applicant: UK birth certificate, UK passport, UK driver's license Sponsor: Aus certificate of citizenship, Australian driver's license, Australian passport and UK biometric permit (as evidence that sponsor currently has a UK partner visa from the applicant). We then had a RFI for the sponsor birth certificate from a foreign country- we didn't think that would be required but apparently it was! So I recommend uploading that too if you weren't born in Australia (or even if you were!) -
Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
I meant the grey button at the bottom of the attach documents page that said 'I confirm I have provided information as requested'. After I uploaded the docs and pressed the button, the application status changed to 'further assessment' and the button is now greyed out. Hoping that means it has processed and when they next pick up the application, there is an immediate grant!- 3,663 replies
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
@Belfastchild- that's what I've done- have uploaded my birth certificate in the identity section and pressed the grey button to submit. Now worried that wasn't the correct thing to do!- 3,663 replies
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
@Jo P- not sure if this is applicable to you from Canada, but I've found the best exchange rate from GBP to AUD is using a Revolut card and occasionally Transferwise. On another note, for all of you with RFIs, did you only upload the relevant evidence in the application and click on the grey box at the bottom? Wanted to make sure I didn't need to email the department or anything else. Thanks!- 3,663 replies
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Good luck @Ben34uk- wishing you all the best. No I was never asked for any proof of funds and I don' t think it is a requirement (unlike in the UK!) And congratulations @Natgoesrunning! We've also had a RFI today- bit different to the others on this list as nothing relating to the applicant, but they've asked for my (sponsor's) birth certificate- I uploaded an Australian driver's license, citizenship certificate and passport but I guess it wasn't enough! Am arranging to have it translated now.- 3,663 replies
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Congratulations @W2O! You must be thrilled to get a straight grant We also applied at the end of October, which puts us 4th on those waiting according to CEP's handy spreadsheet. Hoping to hear something soon as well!- 3,663 replies
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Congratulations @Kung-Fu Koala!!!- 3,663 replies
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
I’m the same- applied at the end of October and was excited with the recent grants, but seems like it has died down now. Will officially be 5 months at the end of next week- hoping to hear something in April now.- 3,663 replies
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309/100 LACK OF SOME EVIDENCE OF ONGOING RELATIONSHIP?
KitCat replied to Aussiebird's topic in Family / Partner Visas
If all else fails, in the U.K. you can request the property deeds which will have your names listed as the previous owners and the dates of ownership. -
309/100 LACK OF SOME EVIDENCE OF ONGOING RELATIONSHIP?
KitCat replied to Aussiebird's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Given it’s a 24 year relationship in your case, I doubt they are expecting you to have kept proof of every single holiday and event you’ve attended. I think it’s more about showing substantial proof over the extended period of your relationship- a mix of evidence including photos, holiday bookings, etc supported by your personal statements. I presume you may have a lease or a bill or something to give you a rough idea of when you started living together? -
I also checked this and it seems fine- quite a few people who have had their visa granted had their partner form status listed as submitted right until the grant came through!
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Thanks @CEP! And good luck to everyone still waiting- 3,663 replies
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
Thanks @CEP- happy to see you haven’t left the forums yet! How about if it is approved while we are in Sydney on the tourist visa? Do we just notify them once we have left and it is then granted?- 3,663 replies
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Timeline on 309/100 via applied for in London
KitCat replied to Nadine1's topic in Family / Partner Visas
A quick question which may have been answered already- we applied for the 309 visa on 31 October, and waiting patiently at the moment. We are actually travelling to Sydney for a 3 week holiday in April and without thinking much about it, applied for a 3 month tourist visa for my British partner which was granted immediately. If the 309 visa does come through before we fly, is there any issue with just cancelling the tourist visa? Do we need to notify immigration when we are in Australia in April/May in case the visa is granted? Sorry if I’ve missed the response to this question somewhere- I’ve seen people who are waiting onshore for their visas but for much longer periods, so not sure what the process is.- 3,663 replies
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There are threads of people applying from London and Pakistan and their waiting times are listed if that helps? It seems to vary quite a bit depending on which country you are applying from?
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