The Smith Clan Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 I hope I'm ok to post this. Thought I'd start things off. I lodged my application on August 3rd and front loaded all documents including police certificate and Medical. Visa fee paid in full. Good luck to everyone applying this month and may the time pass swiftly. did u use an agent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onder Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 I have been asked the same. Is this fee -4885- total amount you paid for your wife or it is additional second installment only ? I already paid 1800AUD for her when I lodged my application Hi Roman, It is the second instalment. We paid it in addition to the spouse visa application fee which is 1800 AUD. You're close to getting your visa, by the way:) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasvik86 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Guys finally... Got my GRANT today. Major relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onder Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Guys finally... Got my GRANT today. Major relief. Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasvik86 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thank you. Been a long wait but its done. Patience the only thing from our side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhash Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Thank you. Been a long wait but its done. Patience the only thing from our side. Congratulations .. timelines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasvik86 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Applied on Aug 10, first CO contact on Oct 24, again on Nov 20, grant today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umair Rafiq Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Applied on Aug 10, first CO contact on Oct 24, again on Nov 20, grant today After Hearing your grant! I hope to receive mine soon also.! Congrats mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasvik86 Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Definitely Umar. Keep the faith on. Allah will give you peace of mind . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyBlueMountains Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Guys finally... Got my GRANT today. Major relief. Congratulations! When is your latest entry date? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasvik86 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Do all the family members have to enter Australia at the same time or can we go at different times before the initial entry date? In my case entry date is August 2016. Also once we are enter is there a mandate that we have to be there for XX months to make sure we get any ID proof etc from the Australian authorities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onder Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Do all the family members have to enter Australia at the same time or can we go at different times before the initial entry date? In my case entry date is August 2016. Also once we are enter is there a mandate that we have to be there for XX months to make sure we get any ID proof etc from the Australian authorities? According to my migration agent, you can enter Australia on different dates but must enter before the first entry date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyBlueMountains Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Do all the family members have to enter Australia at the same time or can we go at different times before the initial entry date? In my case entry date is August 2016. Also once we are enter is there a mandate that we have to be there for XX months to make sure we get any ID proof etc from the Australian authorities? We are assuming that it's only the visa applicant that needs to enter Australia by the given date. Those with Australian passports can, presumably, enter and leave as many times as they wish. I haven't checked this, but it makes sense to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adele244 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Aaallllll by myself......dont wanna be aaallllll by myself.....anymore!! I do believe I am the only one remaining on this thread still waiting for a visa!!! and I dont wanna be!!!:cry: I am seriously contemplating calling them, (but then again I dont have a number!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandyBlueMountains Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Aaallllll by myself......dont wanna be aaallllll by myself.....anymore!! I do believe I am the only one remaining on this thread still waiting for a visa!!! and I dont wanna be!!!:cry: I am seriously contemplating calling them, (but then again I dont have a number!) Awwwww. Come on, visa control, sort Adele's out!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthling Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Aaallllll by myself......dont wanna be aaallllll by myself.....anymore!! I sort of sang that line in my head while i was reading it ) You're definitely not alone. Many others in are still waiting, some people since May last year. You could send an email at gsm.allocated@border.gov.au. Just keep your TRN and passport details ready so the processing officer that picks up can look up your file easily. good luck Edited January 15, 2016 by CaptainC Removed DIBP phone number and external website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adele244 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Thanks @Perthiling thats very kind of you. We gave them a call and they said that someone would be looking at it within the next 2 weeks. My hubby explained that we had a potential buyer for our business and couldn't really move forward without a visa - she then said she would put a note on as urgent. So hopefully, praying, wishing upon a rainbow....there may be light at the end of the tunnel. One thing I feel I do have to have a little rant about is I asked our migration agents for the immigration number and they said they didnt have one bear in mind they cost me over £2,000 for their services.....yet I got it from the PIO forum!!!! How does that work out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthling Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 oh thats good news for you hopefully before the month ends you have the golden email i actually wished we hired a MARA agent, they provide great value when the case isnt straightforward when work experience has to be verified etc. anyway it will all be worth it once you get that grant. things will eventually fall into place at the right time, not a day earlier or later. Good luck to you and your husband! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saacor Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 oh thats good news for you hopefully before the month ends you have the golden email i actually wished we hired a MARA agent, they provide great value when the case isnt straightforward when work experience has to be verified etc. anyway it will all be worth it once you get that grant. things will eventually fall into place at the right time, not a day earlier or later. Good luck to you and your husband! Any new grant for August batch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RK9999 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Any new grant for August batch? My first post... read the comments everyday and calm myself down... But this wait is taking more than what i had expected... Any one still waiting from Aug 2015... EOI: 03/07/15 Invite 06/07/15 Visa lodged 04/08/15 CO contact 25/09/15 Medicals done 29/09/15 Request complete on immi account 09/11/15 Embassy verification call 11/12/15 - Requested for some documents, sent on same day VISA GRANTED ......:SLEEP: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainC Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 My first post... read the comments everyday and calm myself down... But this wait is taking more than what i had expected... Any one still waiting from Aug 2015... EOI: 03/07/15 Invite 06/07/15 Visa lodged 04/08/15 CO contact 25/09/15 Medicals done 29/09/15 Request complete on immi account 09/11/15 Embassy verification call 11/12/15 - Requested for some documents, sent on same day VISA GRANTED ......:SLEEP: Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your grant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RK9999 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 OOPS EOI: 03/07/15 Invite 06/07/15 Visa lodged 04/08/15 CO contact 25/09/15 Medicals done 29/09/15 Request complete on immi account 09/11/15 Embassy verification call 11/12/15 - Requested for some documents, sent on same day VISA GRANTED ......Still waiting... from long time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digvijjayj Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Guys finally... Got my GRANT today. Major relief. Congratulations!! The waiting was worthwhile, wasn't it? Wish you all the best for future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prasvik86 Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hey Guys, Can anyone tell me as to how long should one stay to retain the PR and what are the rules for citizenship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digvijjayj Posted January 20, 2016 Share Posted January 20, 2016 Hey Guys, Can anyone tell me as to how long should one stay to retain the PR and what are the rules for citizenship? Easy mate.. you've just got your PR. :smile: Plan for moving to Australia rather than obtaining Citizenship. You may refer to http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Ente/Retu/residence-calculator for Citizenship criteria. I hope this clarified your query. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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