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On 19/08/2022 at 15:41, Biggsy said:

We had 28 days to make 2nd payment and also provide details of flights and arrangements to leave/re-enter Australia as we were on shore.

Hi @Biggsy

Congratulations!!! Were you asked to leave the country and re-enter? I have heard these days you are not required to leave the country. Am I missing anything here or something has changed recently?

On 08/08/2022 at 20:26, Kukoo 19/10/16 said:

We applied on 21/10/2016. So for nothing heard from IMMI. Will any let me know whether we can get pcc from Australia/UK/India in advance. These days we are in UK for about 4 months.

We applied for PCC from India in advance as it takes quite long. Its valid to use for 1 year so we thought why not get it ready. This allowed us to submit PCC/AOS within 28 days. Normally, even if it takes little longer than 28 days, you can still get an extension from them.

50 minutes ago, purplealster said:

Thanks Guru! Centrelink visited today to verify ID and AOS submitted. The documents were uploaded at the very end. Appreciate your help!

Great, All the best!!!

15 hours ago, purplealster said:

OK, so I have figured one thing out - I missed a word when I reading the form, so I can fill out the form no problems regarding income, but are you able to advise how I upload the documents?

Their help section says 'Answer all the questions. Each screen has information to help you complete the application. This includes how to submit your supporting documents.'

However, I can't see this - on each screen when you click on help, it just gives you generic information on how to fill out the form. When I click on upload documents via the centrelink homepage, there doesn't seem to be an option for AOS documents on the drop down box.  Or do they ask for specific documents once you submit the application?

 

Many Thanks in advance for assistance, (which gratefully received!).

From memory, I uploaded documents at the end of application (Probably just before submitting) but definitely as part of completing the application.

16 hours ago, purplealster said:

Hi!

 

Does an assurance of support have to be lodged online or can you go into a centrelink branch and do it there? I am trying to do it online, however there doesn't seem to be anywhere on the application that allows me to upload documents such as tax assessments, payslips etc.

 

Many Thanks

Not sure about applying in person but Online is lot easier.

Just login to Centrelink's website (You can login to MyGov and then go to Centrelink) then go to Payments & Claims > Assurance Of Support > Start New Application. Once submitted, you should go to nearest Centrelink's office for Identity Verification and then just have to wait for the phone call from them.

15 hours ago, Juliet7 said:

Same here, so things are definitely moving.  

All the best

Finally some progress: We have received a request from Home Affairs to submit additional docs and AOS today. Our acknowledgment date for 143 was 24th of August 2016.

Hi,

I have applied for 143 in Aug 2016. My passport has expired and I have renewed it recently. Am I suppose to send a copy of the new passport to immigration? If yes, what forms do I need to fill and send copies along with it?

TIA.

16 hours ago, Katherin2016 said:

Hi Mel

My parent is in Cambodia . 
I am trying to tell myself to calm but in the mean time excited and hopeless. I see many people getting good news.... however, I am not. Still waiting .... 

Hi Katherin,

Just fyi, one of my friend who loddgedhi application on 14/03/2016 have just received a request to submit 2nd vac on 3rd Dec 2020.

The applicant is overseas. So i hope you will receive a response anytime.

All the best!!!

Someone i know contacted the visa office and enquired about 143 visa processing.

He was told that the processing slowed initially to Covid 19 and later because of budget announcement. Post budget announcement they have started processing as per normal.

Fingers crossed XXXXX

10 hours ago, LindaH27 said:

Are you over 70 or 75 ? I believe you don’t normally need a medical for 600 unless you’re over a certain age - not sure which of the two I’ve quoted is right. 

Again I believe if you fail the Medical  you’d have to leave - and as there are actually planes  leaving Australia now they could think there’s no barrier to you leaving. Best to speak to an agent

The criteria for  870 says it has to be applied for off shore unless you are given permission in certain cases to apply onshore. I don’t know what those are you would have to ask an agent.
 

You can’t work on it and will have to have private health insurance which is pretty expensive. Also your sponsor would need to be earning around $84000 per annum.Have you already applied for 143? If not and  you do get the 870 you can’t apply for any other visa until the 870 ends. 
There’s plenty of information on immi website. Just google 870 or 600 

Thanks Linda for detailed info. These days immigration is asking everyone to do medicals if you are applying for 600 onshore. This is mainly for those whose existing 600 has expired and have applied it again to continue to stay in Australia.

Regarding 870  government has advised that people can apply for 870 onshore as long as they are eligible. I wasnt sure about whether  you can apply while u are on bridging visa  or not.

Yes, i have already applied for 143 in Aug 2016. The reason for 870 is mainly because we dont want to travel due to covid 19 and if you apply for 600 onshore then DHA only gives 3 months of additional visa these days.

Hi everyone,

Can you apply for 870 onshore if you are on bridging Visa? I have applied for 600 and they have asked me to do medicals which is booked in January 2021. They have issued me bridging visa to continue to stay.

Also have applied 143 in August 2016.

Just now, hmn141905 said:

No. He said it was a straight 143, not switching from anything. I find this so unbelievable, like winning the division 1 lottory

Yes, we have applied in Aug 2016 and havent heard anything back. If you ask me then it feels like a jackpot. Good for them.

Lets see if someone else have any other idea on this.

10 minutes ago, hmn141905 said:

Hey everyone, someone on a forum I follow said he was contacted today to provide further docs, AoS, etc. The thing is he lodged 143 on 06/2018. How is this possible? He said its not switching from 173 -> 143. It was a straight 143 application

Did they previously apply for 103 few years ago? I know few people moving from 103 to 143 after 4 or 5 years get a priority over fresh 143 applications.

4 hours ago, Alan Collett said:

https://www.gm-parent-visas.com/parent-visa-processing-timelines-the-gory-details/

Might be of interest to some - following receipt of information from the Department ...

Best regards.

Great info Alan. Any idea about recent announcement where they said onshore applicants will be prioritied. 

Does that mean they will not process 143 applications anymore this year? 

Hi

We have already applied for 143 in Auh 2016 and havent heard anything back since then. Currently in Australia on 600 tourist visa and looking at applying for 870 so that can continue staying with family for few more years. Can you pls help me understand following:

Does anyone know if applying for 870 will cancel my 143 or not?

How long does it take to receive an outcome of 870?

Is there any option to get some sort of Bridging visa while waiting for outcome of 870?

Much appreciate any help or direction i can get.

Thanks in advance.