Lauren L

Thanks hun

I've just looked and saw that its costs for tbe 600 is there a reason you chose this one over the evisitor  651? 

Sorry for all the questions I think we are gonna try this asap

20 hours ago, Aussie20 said:

Hi everyone,
 

Today after nearly 11 months wait, my husband received his 309/100, we are both so greatful. I was teary when I first saw it.

We received a RFI in early March and then everything slowed to a stop. As we are moving at the start of August, we decided to apply for a visitor visa, a couple of weeks ago.

We actually applied for an exemption first which was declined, as we got it the wrong way around lol. Last week we received a second RFI with a 3 day deadline which was today.

Thank you to everyone for keep us going over the last year by posting your updates.
 

Hopefully this will give some hope to others, best of luck to you all!

 

Congrats!!!! 

Can I ask which sub class 600 you applied for??

In the exemption and the 600 did mention in there that you were waiting for the 309/100 to be approved??

This waiting is so stressful as my uk visa runs out on december lol

26 minutes ago, OzinEire said:

We're still hoping to move to oz by the end of the year. Does anyone know where to find or who to email to let them know and hopefully keep the ball rolling on the visa process. We had just had an RFI to approve permanent visa before everything was put on hold!!! 

We are in the exact same position... we submitted our RFI on the 20th March and havent heard anything back yet:( my UK visa runs out in the 5th December so we are really hoping my wifes Visa comes through soon..

I feel your worry hun x

17 hours ago, Tomio said:

Hi all,

Found this forum really useful over the past year, so thought I'd share my timeline as I've had a 309 visa granted recently...just! Bit of a saga, but thought it might give some people some hope.

24 March  2019 - Applied - (frontloaded, no agent)

2 April 2019 - Medical - (police checks around the same time)

21 Jan 2020 - RFI - (more evidence of relationship from a specific period to be eligible for the permanent visa grant, rather than temporary)

25 Jan 2020- Completed RFI

25 Feb 2020 - Flew to Aus on holiday - (emailed Immi to let them know the week before)

2 March 2020 - Immi Email, ready to make decision - (need to be out of country before 29 April 2020)

23 March 2020 - Immi Email, putting application on hold due to Covid crisis - (no longer requesting I depart Australia, app placed on hold until travel restrictions lifted)

24 March 2020 - Return Flight to UK cancelled - (stranded in Australia)

9 April 2020 - Fly Back to UK on new flight - (email Immi to let them know and request them not to defer visa decision)

13 April 2020 - Immi Email, application in progress

14 April 2020 - 309 Granted!

Have to say after the travel restrictions were announced, the Australian High Commission in London seemed really responsive and helpful on email.

Good luck to everyone else out there!

 

 

Hi

So happy to hear the Visas are still being processed... we had RFI in march submitted on the 20ty March and still havent heard a thing... 

Just a quick question you mentioned that you emailed Immi... what email do you have? I cant seem to find anything?

Hi All,

I'm stressing out a little haha

So we have finally heard about our 309/100 Visa and they have asked for some.more info before they grant PR which is fine.. But one question they have asked which is a bit tricky is in relation to my wife's Birth Name.. (uk) on her birth certificate is different to her passport..

Way back when her mum changed her first name from Kathryn to Katie for her passport and since then all of her official documents are Katie. They are asking for deed poll docs but her mum didn't do it through Deed Poll as it wasnt needed back then. Her mum is just writing a statement stating this.. I'm hoping this is enough.

Does anyone have any experience with this? Thanks ❤

On 24/02/2020 at 21:54, Marisawright said:

Have you thought of Newcastle?  Used to be such a daggy place but it's changed out of sight in recent years. 

Hi Marisa!!

Yeah we have thought about Newcastle and when we visited last year did a drive through of it but it felt a bit too 'industrial'.. 

My wife is a musician so finding a place with a good music scene is also really important.. 

Are you in Newcastle? :)

11 minutes ago, OzinEire said:

Our accounts had the same submitted and received until we got our RFI last week then the applicant account had an additional button for confirming additional docs have been attached. 

 

Originally from brisbane but going to try Perth as we've 2 dogs and 3 kids and don't think they'd cope well in the heat in brisbane. We were there Xmas 2018 and we couldn't do anything outside the house during the day as the kids were miserable if it wasn't air conditioned or a swimming pool. 

 

Love Melbourne but don't want to pay a huge amount for a house. Brissie is great but the heat can be stifling if you're not a summer person. 

Thanks for your reply:)

Yeah I don't know if my wife will survive brisy heat especially being a brit hehe but as much as I love Sydney ita just so expensive!!!

Good luck on tour move

Hi All!!! 

My wife and I lodged our 309/100 visa from the uk last year.. August 2019 and havent hear ANYTHING yet... 

I am aussie and submitted my sponsor application but on the Immi account it still says submitted where as my wife's (main applicant) says recieved.. has anyone else seen this with theirs???

Has anyone from August time last year heard anything yet or even approved? Xx

Btw... I am born and bread from Sydney.. but after living in the UK for 4 years we are keen to possibly try Melbourne or Brisbane.. where has/is everyone moving too in Oz? 

Lauren  xx

5 minutes ago, KitCat said:

I’m in the same position as you Lauren L, and also was originally on a work visa from Nov 14 (received my partner visa in Dec 17). Unfortunately, none of that previous time counts. 

It sux doesn’t it!! Lol

we just can’t wait for the 5 years to get indefinite leave to remain so I can get naturalised then move back to OZ - miss the lifestyle and money !!

2 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said:

If you are married you only need 3 years in the UK, and you don't have to intend to stay in the UK either.  Worth thinking about if you are thinking of moving only 6 months before then.

I first came here on a working visa landed on 30th September 2016 then got the partner visa in June 2018.. so does the  time on the working visa count or only the partner visa?

5 minutes ago, Jon the Hat said:

I would seriously suggest you get naturalised as a British Citizen before you move as it will only get harder and more expensive.

Hi Jon,

Thanks for your reply

Unfortunately I cant get naturalized as i'm only within the 1st 2.5 years of the UK spouse visa... 

Hey guys,

First time aussie living in the uk and married to a Brit! We are looking at starting the 309 visa process for my wife so we can move back to Oz (I’m an Aussie on a uk partner visa). 

My question is-

we are looking to have a baby in the next 12-14 months but not sure how it will go with her visa application and I will be having the baby (yes we are both female :) ). 

1. If I am pregnant before we lodge application do we have to advise them?

2. If I conceive after the application is lodged do we have to inform them?

3. If the baby is born in the uk is it an easy process to get the child Australian citizenship and an Australian passport?