Fonzarelli

On 30/01/2021 at 10:36, bicek said:

Has anyone had to apply for an extension to their entry date to activate their partner visa? What is the process for this? 

Hi @bicek, 

We asked the question last year, as flights were being cancelled with Covid and entry caps etc. This is what I received in response:

The first entry date condition is a legislative requirement and is attached to permanent and provisional visas granted offshore.  It is not possible to waive the condition or vary the date, and visa holders who breach the first entry date condition may be subject to visa cancellation. 

However, in the majority of cases, visa holders who are unable to make their first entry by the required date may be allowed to enter Australia at a later date, provided their visa is still valid and there is no other reason to consider cancellation of the visa. 

 This consideration cannot occur until travel plans have been made. 

When you are able to travel to Australia, you should contact the Department of Home Affairs’ office qld.pp.processing@homeaffairs.gov.au or the office which granted your visa with a copy of your travel booking and you will be assisted with additional advice at that time.

Has anyone else had this, and/or have any experience in this?

Thanks!

Hi,

With flights and travel disrupted, has anyone had to get an extension to the "Enter Before Date"?

Not sure I'll be able to get to Oz before it expires...

Thoughts?

Thanks,

9 hours ago, Shell said:

YEAH! Huge Congrats! What date in June? We applied on the 26th so was waiting knowing some are being approved.  We have booked tickets for the 2nd March but doubt it will be through by then.

Lodged on 5th

Golden ticket! 309/100 granted today

Time to now plan the exit at our leisure, and then tell the families...

Heading to Brisbane later this year, like after summer

4 hours ago, DamoC said:

Just seen that the processing times have increased again... Now showing between 18 to 24 months!!

Not the news I am sure anyone on here wants to read or know. Lets hope 2020, can produce some miracles and get these processing times down, they have increased so much in the last few months.

When I looked just now, it's still at 17- 20 months...?

6 hours ago, kazronicus said:

This gives me a bit of hope things are moving! We submitted our application in July, so am hoping not too long til we get some indication a caseworker has been assigned  @Fonzarelli did you also submit in London? Good luck with things moving speedily after your RFI!

Hi @kazronicus

yes, applied in London. Likewise on the luck thing - let's sprinkle a bit of luck everywhere!

2 hours ago, JoeMcC said:

When did you lodge you application?

5th June - so just over 6 months for the RFI.

Hello all,

Got the RFI Friday for Medical and police checks.

Hopefully I can get them turned around quickly

Good luck to you all!