Thomas N Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 16 hours ago, LindaH27 said: This was originally a UK site as British people are referred to as Poms by Australians - hence the name “Poms in Oz.” Over the years it’s developed into a more worldwide forum but it’s likely there are still more Poms on here than other countries which is probably why you see more UK residents posting. Processing is all done in date order so there’s likely to be people in many other countries who have been granted their visa too. Asia probably has the highest number of parent applications. Thanks for the useful info! I am happy for everyone. My time will come later. Anyway, I do not know how to add the signature like you guys but my application is on Feb 2016, not sure about the exact date as the agent did the paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggsy Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 13 hours ago, Thomas N said: Thanks for the useful info! I am happy for everyone. My time will come later. Anyway, I do not know how to add the signature like you guys but my application is on Feb 2016, not sure about the exact date as the agent did the paperwork. Hi Thomas, signature is accessed by clicking your name in the top right hand corner of the web page when logged in. A menu will show, select "Account Settings" then when the page loads click the "Signature" option on the left of the page 3rd option from the bottom. Hope this helps! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert-eagle Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Updating my timeline. Wait game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arti Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 3 hours ago, desert-eagle said: Updating my timeline. Wait game... Just curious to know - when you switch over from another parent visa to 143 - is your spot in the queue retained or is considered a new application altogether? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Jane Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Arti said: Just curious to know - when you switch over from another parent visa to 143 - is your spot in the queue retained or is considered a new application altogether? You retain your spot in the Q when switching from a 103 to a 143 visa Edited November 19, 2020 by Lady Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Jane Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 16/11/2020 at 22:01, MELBNGSM said: Fantastic new. We have the same date of application acknowledgement date. I am hoping to hear something soon. Would you mind telling the total amount you had to pay for second VAC for both your parents? It’s £87,200 for both parents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggsy Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 11 minutes ago, Lady Jane said: It’s £87,200 for both parents Did you mean AU$ and not GB£ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramot Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Biggsy said: Did you mean AU$ and not GB£ Aus $’s Edited November 19, 2020 by ramot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaceboy1 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 7 hours ago, desert-eagle said: Updating my timeline. Wait game... Have a look at our timeline we have done the same and have now arrived in Perth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Jane Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 2 hours ago, Biggsy said: Did you mean AU$ and not GB£ Yes sorry, it’s expensive enough 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nita16 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Hey everyone, Great to hear about all the recent visa grants. There are flights out there for those who are looking, just persevere. My son who was in the UK studying recently when back, and although his flight to Perth was expensive, it was within reason. He went with Singapore Airlines. On the flip side we’ve been waiting since June 16, 51 months and nothing yet. It’s extremely disheartening. Any news on anyone receiving the request for further documents would be great !!! Nita 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BargeUK Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 4 hours ago, Nita16 said: Hey everyone, Great to hear about all the recent visa grants. There are flights out there for those who are looking, just persevere. My son who was in the UK studying recently when back, and although his flight to Perth was expensive, it was within reason. He went with Singapore Airlines. On the flip side we’ve been waiting since June 16, 51 months and nothing yet. It’s extremely disheartening. Any news on anyone receiving the request for further documents would be great !!! Nita 16 They seem to be issuing all the visas from those who were asked for further documents before they put everything on hold so, hopefully, those of you that applied in June 2016 onwards will be contacted as soon as they have cleared their desks. I totally understand how you feel - waiting and wondering is torture and it is sometimes very hard to think about anything else but your turn will come. Try and stay positive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MELBNGSM Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Nita16 said: Hey everyone, Great to hear about all the recent visa grants. There are flights out there for those who are looking, just persevere. My son who was in the UK studying recently when back, and although his flight to Perth was expensive, it was within reason. He went with Singapore Airlines. On the flip side we’ve been waiting since June 16, 51 months and nothing yet. It’s extremely disheartening. Any news on anyone receiving the request for further documents would be great !!! Nita 16 Yes, we have all been there. Waiting patiently for our turns. I am still waiting to hear for the 2nd VAC. My timeline is very similar and some cases earlier in comparison to those being asked for 2nd VAC at the moment. Your turn isn’t too far away now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyN Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 Received our 2nd VAC request around 6.45 pm (Brisbane time) today! 1 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gadgetfreak28 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Can someone who recently got requested to pay 2nd VAC please let me know what forms of payment are accepted? I know BPAY is 1 of them but I am not too sure how it would work if my parents are going to pay this amount from an overseas bank account. Trying to give them as much information as possible so they are prepared for when it happens. Any guidance will be appreciated. Good luck everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysVet Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, Gadgetfreak28 said: Can someone who recently got requested to pay 2nd VAC please let me know what forms of payment are accepted? I know BPAY is 1 of them but I am not too sure how it would work if my parents are going to pay this amount from an overseas bank account. Trying to give them as much information as possible so they are prepared for when it happens. Any guidance will be appreciated. Good luck everyone. The best way might be to transfer the amount to Australian bank account when you have the best rate. Then pay by BPAY which costs nothing to pay. Other methods may cost you. You can pay by credit card from overseas but will cost you quite a lot more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadge Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 25 minutes ago, AlwaysVet said: The best way might be to transfer the amount to Australian bank account when you have the best rate. Then pay by BPAY which costs nothing to pay. Other methods may cost you. You can pay by credit card from overseas but will cost you quite a lot more. They could use Transferwise to send the money to you which is probably the cheapest method for an international transfer, so you can then use BPay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NatS259 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 Completely stumped as to when to book my Mums flight for, knowing full well it’ll likely get bumped! Has anyone with a recent visa grant booked? So many unknowns it’s hard to now make a plan! Very frustrating as after the 2nd vac payment a business class flight + quarantine isn’t really an option right now. If it’s not one stressful waiting game it’s another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice___ Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 On 20/11/2020 at 23:33, KathyN said: Received our 2nd VAC request around 6.45 pm (Brisbane time) today! Congratulations! Don’t know why I haven’t get anything yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyN Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 My parents' 143 visas were granted this morning. Since I am onshore, I have to leave before my AFP Check expires in late December for my visa to be granted. Finding return flights to Singapore is a struggle! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 2 hours ago, NatS259 said: Completely stumped as to when to book my Mums flight for, knowing full well it’ll likely get bumped! Has anyone with a recent visa grant booked? So many unknowns it’s hard to now make a plan! Very frustrating as after the 2nd vac payment a business class flight + quarantine isn’t really an option right now. If it’s not one stressful waiting game it’s another Are they offshore or onshore? if offshore it might be cheaper and easier after New Year. Hoping they will increase the caps early next year. If onshore ask for more time to leave like I have. Return flights are very scarce and as you say probably business class and quarantine ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice___ Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 29 minutes ago, KathyN said: My parents' 143 visas were granted this morning. Since I am onshore, I have to leave before my AFP Check expires in late December for my visa to be granted. Finding return flights to Singapore is a struggle! Thank you, KathyN. I hope we’ll get the news soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyN Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I called Singapore Airlines and was able to book return flights to Singapore from 27 to 28 November (this weekend)! My return flight will be to Perth, then I will book a domestic flight from Perth to Brisbane. Does anyone know if I will need to quarantine in Perth or can I quarantine in Brisbane? My hunch says Perth, then no need to quarantine again in Brisbane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, KathyN said: I called Singapore Airlines and was able to book return flights to Singapore from 27 to 28 November (this weekend)! My return flight will be to Perth, then I will book a domestic flight from Perth to Brisbane. Does anyone know if I will need to quarantine in Perth or can I quarantine in Brisbane? My hunch says Perth, then no need to quarantine again in Brisbane. Yes I would say definitely Perth it’s about $2520 for one person. Are you sure you don’t have to do 2 days quarantine /testing in Singapore?? Or are flights from Oz exempt from that? ... The risk is your return flight being seriously delayed or cancelled. Mainly due to Adelaide closing the other day though so Edited November 23, 2020 by Kathss56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyN Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 15 minutes ago, Kathss56 said: Yes I would say definitely Perth it’s about $2520 for one person. Are you sure you don’t have to do 2 days quarantine /testing in Singapore?? Or are flights from Oz exempt from that? ... The risk is your return flight being seriously delayed or cancelled. Mainly due to Adelaide closing the other day though so Yes the airline says only a 5-hour transit in Singapore. I think transiting flights are exempt, but let me check to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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