BadgerLady Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Dad applied on 3rd August for a Tourist (600) visa, as he's done for the last 4 summers, to come out and visit me from the UK. Normally it's granted within 24 hours. This time he received an email letter offering him a longer stay as parent of an Australian resident, and asked him to respond with his preference. He replied immediately saying that he would just like to proceed with the original application. Two weeks later - nothing. It's sitting in his Immi account with no update. Do you know what's going on with that kind of thing? And what's the best approach - does he just submit a whole new application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOMV Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hi Badger Lady, Why does he not take up on the offer? But aside from that, I have just had a very similar case with a client; I submitted 2 applications for two people travelling at the same time. I had to chase up both, one then came through promptly, after it was chased, and the other just simply fell between the cracks. I then had to act really fast to try to make sure the second applicant was able to travel out at the right time. This has never happened before, so I can only conclude that they are incredibly understaffed or under-trained at the tourist visa processing office at the moment. The best thing to do is to attack from all sides, especially if your dad's departure date is looming: You should send an email asking about the delay to both of these email addresses : eta.london************** eVisa.Visitors.Helpdesk@border.gov.au Also, you could try calling the London Europe Service Centre to chat to someone: http://uk.embassy.gov.au/lhlh/IMMI_contact.html I hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerLady Posted August 18, 2016 Author Share Posted August 18, 2016 Thanks - massively helpful! He doesn't need the extended stay, but I also suggested he wasn't really eligible since I'm only here on a 457. The letter said he should be parent to a PR or Citizen and I'm neither of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerLady Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Turns out last year's visa hasn't expired yet, and it was issued for multiple visits with up to 12 months in each visit. So he's going to use that (at least) for this trip. Hopefully the new one will arrive eventually, in case he takes a trip to NZ or elsewhere over the summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOMV Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 BadgerLady please do double check the conditions attached to your dad's tourist visa. I doubt that his visa was issued for stays of up to 12 months at a time, that is quite unusual. Normally the visa is issued for 12 months for stays of up to 3 months at a time only! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerLady Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 They must have thought he's a great tourist! It says "must not arrive after 20 October 2016" "travel facility multiple" and "maximum stay 12 month(s) from the date of each arrival" The conditions are "no work" and "maximum 3 months study" I haven't misinterpreted that, have I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerLady Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 In the notes it says: "Your visa allows you multiple entries to Australia until 20 October 2016. You are allowed to stay for a period of 12 month(s) on each arrival." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOMV Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Nope, I think that you are spot on: basically he can come and go as he likes, until 20 October 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerLady Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Nope, I think that you are spot on: basically he can come and go as he likes, until 20 October 2016. He can arrive on 27th September and stay for 6 months, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOMV Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 NOPE! Not from what you have written. From what you have written his visa expires on the 20th of October 2016. Why don't you email me a copy of the visa grant so that I can have a proper check. I am on: veronika@sortoutmyvisa.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 He can arrive on 27th September and stay for 6 months, right? From what has been posted, this is correct. The possible stay is 12 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadgerLady Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Thanks Westly Russell - we also confirmed this offline :-) Worth noting for anyone who Googles this thread! If you have the same conditions on your visa, you can almost use it for a two-year stay (as long as you leave Australia and then re-enter before the expiry date). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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