Adam Grey Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 It's been on the cards for a while but we've just received confirmation that Subclass 300, 309/100, 820/801 partner visa applications can be completed online from the 9th Dec 2013. Great news for prospective applicants and a step in the right direction from the DIBP. "I am writing to update you on a two new initiatives that will shortly be introduced by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) to enhance client service. ImmiAccount From 9 December 2013, the department will introduce ImmiAccount which will provide a single entry point to the department's online visa application systems. The new online facility will be a self-service web portal that will enable clients to create, submit, pay for and manage all online applications in the one online system. Further information regarding the new ImmiAccount facility can be accessed through the department’s website at Welcome to DIBP. Online Lodgement for Partner visa applications Online Lodgement for Partner visa applications will become available from 9 December 2013. Once available, eligible clients will be able to complete and lodge partner or prospective marriage visa applications online (subclasses 300, 309/100 and 820/801). For further information about online lodgement, please visit the department’s website at Welcome to DIBP. Should you have any questions regarding these two new initiatives, please do not hesitate to contact me. Kind regards," Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 The more things change, the more they stay the same: From 1 September 2007 47SP (internet) and 40SP (internet) partner electronic application and sponsorship forms will not be accessible through the DIAC website. This removal of access is necessary because clients were not able to lodge these forms electronically, resulting in confusion for some applicants. Prospective applicants will be directed to the PDF versions which can be printed off and completed by hand. DIAC will continue to accept completed hard copy versions of 47SP and 40SP partner electronic application and sponsorship forms when they are submitted at our offices. Note: You will not be able to access completed or partially-completed application forms from 1 September 2007. END OF FILE This can be found at: http://www.immi.gov.au/gateways/agents/news/2007/may/partner-online-forms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 How does that work? I wouldn't like to spend hours scanning every single bit of evidence I have and putting it as an attachment? What about providing original copies such as police certificates they will still need to be posted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Grey Posted December 5, 2013 Author Share Posted December 5, 2013 How does that work? I wouldn't like to spend hours scanning every single bit of evidence I have and putting it as an attachment?What about providing original copies such as police certificates they will still need to be posted? Hopefully we'll find out next week when it's released. My guess would be that it will operate the same as the 189/190 and colour scanned copies will be fine, but we'll see. If it is the case, it means no more paying out for certifications, no more postage fees, online updates rather than having to phone the CO, no worrying about items not being received, streamlined processing....Lots of positives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Mears Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Uhhhh, does this mean we will HAVE to lodge online from next week? I've just spent months on our paper based application and only have a few weeks left on my 417, would HATE to have to swap over now for the sake of a few days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Uhhhh, does this mean we will HAVE to lodge online from next week? No, at least for the time being. You can pay the $80 for non internet application. Before you decide look up biometrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 $80?? Where did that come from. I think i'll probably just lodge mine by post otherwise it'll mess up everything we've collected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Mears Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I thought I just paid a fixed fee of $4575, or whatever it is? Biometrics? I wasn't aware of the need for fingerprinting or suchlike on 820/801?... Do they not have the ability to take fingerprints at the office where you lodge if this is the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 wtf i've never heard of them wanting fingerprints...we're not criminals lol. I'm as confused as you are Dan. I think i'll just lodge the visa app paper based and pay the amount it says to pay which is $4575. Fingerprinting would be an option if they let you lodge it in person but apparently that's a no go too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Grey Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 You can still lodge via paper but the DIBP will charge an additional non-Internet application fee of $80. Biometrics is only a requirement for a select few countries. It's not required for partner visa applications lodged in Australia, so you're fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Bloody hell as if the $4575 isn't enough they want to add an extra 80? I haven't read that anywhere so i assume that info will pop up on immi once the online application is available. I'll see what the online version is like. I'm getting a headache already, i'm sure i'm gonna mess it up some how now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Grey Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 It will show up on the Visa Pricing Table when they make the adjustments over the weekend. It's meant to serve as an incentive to use electronic applications and supposedly offset the added processing costs of handling a paper-based application. Just check, double check and triple check everything before you lodge, but don't get stressed about it or doubt yourself. If you've got the application ready to go in paper form then perhaps lodging it paper-based will be less worrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Mears Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 It will show up on the Visa Pricing Table when they make the adjustments over the weekend. It's meant to serve as an incentive to use electronic applications and supposedly offset the added processing costs of handling a paper-based application. Just check, double check and triple check everything before you lodge, but don't get stressed about it or doubt yourself. If you've got the application ready to go in paper form then perhaps lodging it paper-based will be less worrying. Thanks Adam, you've been very helpful on both threads I've asked questions. Britchick, are you sending in actual evidence where things like cards are concerned? Do you know if its acceptable to send countersigned photocopies of 'evidence' such as photos and the like or do they prefer the genuine stuff and then to post it back to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Bloody hell as if the $4575 isn't enough they want to add an extra 80? I haven't read that anywhere so i assume that info will pop up on immi once the online application is available. I'll see what the online version is like. I'm getting a headache already, i'm sure i'm gonna mess it up some how now. BC, you've done all the legwork for a paper application. Gotten things certified etc. I'd just carry on with the paper application and don't even try to get your head round online when you are practically set to lodge. All IMHO of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thanks Adam, you've been very helpful on both threads I've asked questions. Britchick, are you sending in actual evidence where things like cards are concerned? Do you know if its acceptable to send countersigned photocopies of 'evidence' such as photos and the like or do they prefer the genuine stuff and then to post it back to you? You don't get photos countersigned. Just send in the pics or scan them onto a couple of sheets of A4. They'll send originals back. ETA- you only need certain things like birth certificates and passports certified. You don't get every single piece of evidence rubber stamped. The checklist tells you what needs to be witnessed etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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