Sarishco

17 hours ago, Kazza2019 said:

Not the sponsorship, I got the sponsorship approval in early June and submitted the actual 870 visa on 1st July which 90% cases should completed in 46 days, but I still have not received any correspondence yet.

Have your parents done their medical examinations? On your immiaccount it should say medical is finalised.

My parents have been granted 870 visa. Thanks everyone for sharing information.

Timeline:

Sponsorship - 27/June Application submitted - 14/Aug more information requested - 25/Sep Sponsorship Approval

870 Visa- 25/Sep Application submitted, medical requested - 7/Oct second payment and health insurance requested - 9/Oct visa granted

17 hours ago, Kazza2019 said:

Hi @Sarishco, have you mentioned your application ID when you call 131881? I've tried to call and asked for the 870 visa progress too, but they only told me wait and have not asked any of my visa application details.

 

 

Regards 

Hi Kazza2019

Yes I did. However he was not willing to open my file first. But he accepted to do so when I explained my situation and asked him to check out if they have received the information that the officer required. Actually agents on the phone couldn't be very helpful as they have a very limited access to files. 

All the best

56 minutes ago, Suzyq said:

Good news Sara! And yes form 80 is required for the 143. Congrats on getting this far!

cheers, Sue 

Thank you Sue! Is form 80 required for 870 visa? Sorry I was not clear.

Cheers

I've received the sponsorship approval letter yesterday after 13 weeks. 

Does anyone know if FORM 80 is required for the parent visa?

Cheers,

Sara 

17 hours ago, Suzyq said:

Hi Sara, thank you!

I'd suggest calling the AOS line at this stage as you've not heard anything for a month since your last com from them. 

The only additional documents I was requested to provide during the process was evidence of my relationship with my son - I provide a copy of his birth certificate and then later on evidence of Health Insurance. I found a lot of the HI Companies didn't know what I was talking about when I requested it be condition 8501 compliant, but I think you'll find the larger ones do.  I went with BUPA in the end $150 a month for standard cover.  They immediately provide you with a letter of evidence (quoting compliance to 8501) so that you can upload to your IMMI application.  One day after their receipt of that I was granted my visa.

The number my son used to call the AOS agents when there was a delay was 1800571922.  Once he knew what they needed, he was able to provide the info and following receipt of that he was granted approval.

Congratulations on your pregnancy and wish the best of luck in getting your mum n dad over in time for them to be of use to you!!

Cheers, Sue

 

Thank you very much Sue. You've been very helpful.

I called the 131881 last week to check out the status of my application which the agent said they have received all the documents and the officer just needs more time!

Cheers,

Sara

On 19/09/2019 at 10:34, Suzyq said:

Visa granted this morning! Yay!

 

Hi Sue

Congratulations on your visa! and thanks for sharing the information.

I've applied end of June for Sponsorship 870 and I was asked for more info on the 14th of Aug (AFP certificate and receipt of my tax payment). Submitted everything in 2 weeks and still waiting (so about 12 weeks since I applied).

Could you please let me know what documents you attached for the second stage of visa 870? (except for IDs and police clearance)

and which insurance company and what type of insurance you picked?

I'm pregnant at the moment and I'd like to have my parents here with me before my due date

All the best,

Sara