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Just a good feeling that we would get the visa soon, so felt that by three months (October) would be enough time. Good luck

Hi Lauren, Thank you. We applied for the visitor visa (no paperwork lol) hoping the 309/100 would be approved by then, if not we would apply for the 600 extension before the visitor expired. When you apply for the 600 and exemption, it asks you, if you have applied for a visa, that’s where we put the 309/100. So they will be aware without you mentioning it in your reason for returning. I assume what happened with my husband is, the 600 request got them to look at how far along his 309/100 application was in terms of nearing completion and grant that instead. From what I have read on this board, they usually send RFI when they are about to finish as people get a RFI and a month later, it’s granted. I hope you get your good news soon

Hi everyone, Today after nearly 11 months wait, my husband received his 309/100, we are both so greatful. I was teary when I first saw it. We received a RFI in early March and then everything slowed to a stop. As we are moving at the start of August, we decided to apply for a visitor visa, a couple of weeks ago. We actually applied for an exemption first which was declined, as we got it the wrong way around lol. Last week we received a second RFI with a 3 day deadline which was today. Thank you to everyone for keep us going over the last year by posting your updates. Hopefully this will give some hope to others, best of luck to you all!

Hi, My husband has a child from a previous relationship who he has not seen in years and is about 14 now. We have no way of getting in contact with the mother. Obviously, this child will not be moving to Australia with us. We have just recieved a RFI for this child’s birth certificate and proof of custody or paperwork regarding parental rights. Can we just send a statement explaining he has no involvement ?