subclass 300 visa - moving from country of submission

[sjn87 10]

I submitted my subclass 300 visa in Bangkok and have become really bored of sitting around and waiting. My CO is useless so i cant ask her so what im wondering is can i leave? what happens etc

[lebourvellec 738]

How can your CO be useless, you only lodged your application a month ago. It's going to take at least 7-9 months to get your visa.

[Guest]

Agree with the above.

 

Also the after lodgement info is pretty clear

 

http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/partners/prospective/300/after-lodgement.htm

[sjn87 10]

useless in the sense that she contacted me and told me to get my medical, i asked her if she could give me a time frame - no response. i then asked this question about moving countries - no response

[Guest GeorgeD]

There are two places in the world as far as DIAC are concered. Australia and everywhere else. Your CO will want to know if you are going to Australia as they can't legally grant an Offshore Spouse Visa while you are onshore. If you want to move anywhere else in the world you just need to let them know how to contact you in case they need additional information. Other than that they don't really care. You don't need their permission...just make sure they can contact you for more information if required. As long as you can check your email regulary you should be fine anywhere outside of Asutralia.

 

When DIAC acknowledge your application they normally give you an indication of the current processing time. Most COs give this info when they introduce themselves. Your CO probably has no info in addition to that at this stage, so there really isn't anything else to add. DIAC also don't give travel or visa advice, so if you want to know what you can or can't do during the visa process, check with an agent or do your own research...your CO isn't there to advise you, they are there to process your appllication. This may come across as a bit rude, but I am sure COs are maxed out and don't have time to start giving out advice, etc.