LloydD

I called the general immi hotline, they says things look ok on my application. Before I made the application they told me to use my new passport number on the application which I did, and they said that I would probably not need to update the passport details for the visa if I filled out the RRV form. I rang again today and they gave me the email address of the department who I have now emailed.

wow, I've have been waiting 10 working days now since paying, and mine should be the most straight forward case possible, yet I've still heard nothing..... my holiday is end of next week

hmmm option (2) as much as I would love a long holiday, I'm not sure my australian children would appreciate that

Hi Paul, yes I am in Australia, just have a holiday planned. I meet the residency period, I've been here for 13 years and haven't left the country on holiday for about 5-6 years.

Hi, I have a question in regards Resident Return Visa, unfortunately I have been blissfully living in a bubble and I was unaware of the travel facility expiry after 5 years. I recently got a new UK passport and when enquiring about moving my visa to the new passport I found out the travel facility expired in April. Problem is I have a short ten day holiday planned in 2 weeks. When I realised I quickly applied for a resident return visa on the 7th August, but the status of the application is still Received. I have tried calling the immigation department a number of times but they are unable to give any information on the status of the application or advise on travelling if I don't receive it in time. I'm getting a little nervous about what to do now as the date draws closer and I don't want to cancel my holiday. I was wondering is there is anything else I can do to speed things up or what I can do if it isn't approved in time.