Andy2019

On 20/11/2019 at 08:44, Andy2019 said:

Hello everyone, can you please advise what is discussed during the AOS interview (face to face or telephone). Does it focus on your current employment or your obligations as a sponsor? Thanks 

Can anyone assist with the above? Thanks 

Hello everyone, can you please advise what is discussed during the AOS interview (face to face or telephone). Does it focus on your current employment or your obligations as a sponsor? Thanks 

Hello all,

My parents received their 143 application acknowledgement letter during Feb 2016.

They are currently in Australia on a three year tourist visa (subclass 600), which includes the 12 months in 18 months stay condition. However, this visa expires during early Oct 19.

Based on your experiences, how likely is it that another 600 visa will be granted if they leave the country for a few months and apply?  If the application is rejected could it also impact the 143 application? 

Thanks,

Andy

5 minutes ago, LindaH27 said:

No idea sorry ! Try google or ask an agent? 

Unfortunately I couldn’t find any updates online. I met with an agent/solicitor a few weeks ago and they advised the government would not provide any indication for another 3 months.

On 04/06/2019 at 15:57, LindaH27 said:

No only 400 have applied so far so you won’t have a problem! Think you may have applied a bit too early 

Taken from a post about six posts above this post 

Sponsored Parent (Temporary) visa (subclass 870)

At the date of the meeting, 400 sponsorship applications had been submitted. While it is surprising that the figure is relatively low; it was felt that perhaps people might be holding off and waiting for the election results; as Labour had undertaken to relax the Temporary Parent Visa should they be elected.

We raised our concerns about the lack of detailed regulations and policy not being released in a timely manner prior to commencement of the sponsorship; and pointed out there were flaws within the online application.

The Department was intending to commence processing applications within 2 weeks of sponsorships being available (around the 3rd week in May).

The Department fully expects that the Subclass 870 visa may be used as an interim measure by parents waiting for the processing of their 173/143 applications. 870 visa applicants will not be refused on GTE grounds where 173/143 applications have been lodged.

 

 Obviously  cost had put people off - so far! 

Hello all,

Has there been any updates on the proposed visa processing time? Is it likely to exceed 6 months?

Thanks,

Andy