PaulaMJ

On 24/02/2022 at 14:46, Hilary wood said:

I had no idea there was a problem with this as in the past my 651 came through instantly. So...I booked my flights first for 28th Feb then applied for visa ..now know that's the wrong way round but it's what I have always done. I fly Monday so I am at the point of re-booking....but for when??!!Emirates allow no cost flight changes....just the extra fare price.....which is now £500 more expensive ....I imagine due to high demand. What I'm finding difficult is the emotional side of this as I haven't seen my daughter and grandchildren for nearly three years and it just all feels so near but yet so far. Having waited so long that extra 2 weeks or so seems forever. ,I'm finding it hard to be excited as I don't know if I can go yet and it's time to get PCR and form fill!! However, it will happen and what a trip it will be....worth waiting for x

I really hope you get there very soon, it is very emotional and frustrating, hopefully we fly this coming week to see our children and grandchildren we haven’t met yet.  It’s been tough but light at the end of the tunnel.  Best of luck to you.

I am sorry to read of all of you having such problems getting your visas.  It's frustrating, annoying but perhaps most of all, upsetting.  I hope you all receive your visas soon and can go and reunite with your families. 

13 hours ago, EmilysDad said:

I’m so excited  

hope your  trip goes well

Thank you

On 01/02/2022 at 15:33, EmilysDad said:

Looks like things are moving. Application for e651 today, received by Aus immi at 1252hrs,  granted 1255 .

Not applied for travel exemption yet as looking to get over to family in Queensland in April and finally get to meet and hug my new 9 month old granddaughter

 

Enjoy your hugs.

23 hours ago, barbaragilloran said:

Hurrah!  Enjoy!  

Thank you. and hope you have a wonderful time.

I think we have been very fortunate, after 9 days we received our exemption last night and tonight our visas came through, the relief is immense as we can now go and see our children and meet two new granddaughters.  Good luck to all of you still waiting to hear and thank you all for your input, information and ideas. 

John

Thank you.

It certainly does seem to be very random!  We applied for the visa last Thursday (Aus time) then exemption the next day the following day so we had a TRN number to quote.  REALLY, really hoping we hear soon, my nerves won't take waiting for too long!!

Paula

Hi everyone.

Thank you for all the information.  Myself and husband are hoping to go to Australia in March to see our children and meet new grandchildren.  We applied for the visa and exemption last week and I was beginning to really worry that we hadn't heard about either but having read these comments, it's put my mind at ease a little ......I'll start panicking in a couple of weeks!!

Can't wait to go and hope we don't have to move our dates.

I hope all of you who are still waiting, receive your visa/exemption soon.