Kathss56 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 47 minutes ago, Bigtrev said: Thanks Alan, I have sent him an email. Fingers crossed. Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 26 minutes ago, Kathss56 said: Gosh I hope it comes through this is so ridiculous! Hope you’re ok and not feeling to anxious. Feel for you! Good luck! Can you not apply for air travel pass now , does it come through instantly. After all you are coming in from Oz which is on the safe list Hmm must read you have to apply 7 days before at least ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 3 hours ago, Alan Collett said: https://www.9news.com.au/national/partner-visa-australia-the-regulation-forcing-partners-to-make-expensive-and-risky-flights-overseas/423ee84e-f54d-4208-a1ec-679c4ed3099d Might be of interest to those who are onshore and waiting to head offshore for the granting of a subclass 143 visa. Maybe contact the Labor MP referenced in this article to have subclass 143 visa applicants included ? Best regards. Had this reply from the MP 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyN Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 4 hours ago, Kathss56 said: Gosh I hope it comes through this is so ridiculous! Hope you’re ok and not feeling to anxious. Feel for you! Good luck! Can you not apply for air travel pass now , does it come through instantly. After all you are coming in from Oz which is on the safe list Unfortunately the Air Travel Pass must be applied between 7 and 30 days before date of departure, and I only bought my tickets on Monday 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MELBNGSM Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 On 24/11/2020 at 13:03, Alice___ said: Hi! MELBNGSM, I applied on the 1/3/16 Acknowledgment 3/3/16 And I’ve done all everything that PVC team asked for. Now just waiting for 2 VAC requests okay! You are ahead of us in regards to application/ack date. Not long now hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice___ Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 17 minutes ago, MELBNGSM said: okay! You are ahead of us in regards to application/ack date. Not long now hopefully Thank you! Hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfernandes Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 14 hours ago, KathyN said: Unfortunately the Air Travel Pass must be applied between 7 and 30 days before date of departure, and I only bought my tickets on Monday @KathyN All of this is perhaps overwhelming. My Mrs and I are looking forward to my in-laws receiving their PR but so much drama and stress with having to send them back overseas. It just take away from the joy I hope you managed to get the Air Travel Pass. All the very best ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 11 minutes ago, cfernandes said: @KathyN All of this is perhaps overwhelming. My Mrs and I are looking forward to my in-laws receiving their PR but so much drama and stress with having to send them back overseas. It just take away from the joy I hope you managed to get the Air Travel Pass. All the very best ! Email this MP he has just rang a few of now and is doing a private members bill on Monday, hi -lighting our situation of partners and parents having leave the country. Tell him about yr situation also. The more email him the better ! julian.hill.mp@aph.gov.au 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfernandes Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 29 minutes ago, Kathss56 said: Email this MP he has just rang a few of now and is doing a private members bill on Monday, hi -lighting our situation of partners and parents having leave the country. Tell him about yr situation also. The more email him the better ! julian.hill.mp@aph.gov.au @Kathss56 I sure will write to him. But was jus wondering if he would take my email into consideration due to the fact that we are still waiting for the second VAC payment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 2 minutes ago, cfernandes said: @Kathss56 I sure will write to him. But was jus wondering if he would take my email into consideration due to the fact that we are still waiting for the second VAC payment? Yes he will, as you need this situation sorting prior to your grant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfernandes Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 1 minute ago, Kathss56 said: Yes he will, as you need this situation sorting prior to your grant @Kathss56 Makes sense. I am just writing up a quick email and will send it today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyN Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 In departure area and just got my visa grant! 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfernandes Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, KathyN said: In departure area and just got my visa grant! @KathyN wohooo that's excellent !!! Have a safe flight and safe returns. Edited November 27, 2020 by cfernandes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 12 minutes ago, KathyN said: In departure area and just got my visa grant! Fabulous!! How long did you wait? Good luck coming back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice___ Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Hi everyone! I just received an email from PVC team request for 2vac today. Nothing more happier than that. 1 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyN Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 13 minutes ago, Kathss56 said: Fabulous!! How long did you wait? Good luck coming back! Only 3 minutes after I sat down in departure! Also upgraded my ticket to Singapore to Business class and will try to do the same for the trip back just in case anything happens 🥴 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, KathyN said: Only 3 minutes after I sat down in departure! Also upgraded my ticket to Singapore to Business class and will try to do the same for the trip back just in case anything happens 🥴 Yes you should be ok then if you do that. Well done. Try to relax and enjoy business class! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilMurtagh Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 What a crazy ride @KathyN! Safe flights and return. @Alice___ congratulations on getting the 2ndVAC request!! Thanks for keeping us posted. It's good to see them clearing their desks off the Feb and Mar 2016 applications. Hopefully they'll start looking into April and May soon and faster. For better tracking, I'd like to ask again for everyone to enter dates in the tracker below. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qdUJtvi43-4Ma76iDQWtT3Dv2KK4HxA1lvQzeAB2MOE/edit?usp=drivesdk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyN Posted November 27, 2020 Share Posted November 27, 2020 Just a tip for anyone thinking about not boarding the flights after getting visa at the airport - the Border Force will make sure you board the plane and fly away! They escorted me the whole way to the gate. Each one there knew about my case and my face since it is quite "special". 1 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTC Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Yorkie, mind to share your lodgment date pl? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyN Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 Hi all, I have landed in Perth and on my way to hotel quarantine. Thank you for your good wishes and good luck to everyone waiting to receive 2nd VAC 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 1 minute ago, KathyN said: Hi all, I have landed in Perth and on my way to hotel quarantine. Thank you for your good wishes and good luck to everyone waiting to receive 2nd VAC Well done. Did you upgrade on the way back? Message me in the week about quarantine life!! haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmn141905 Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 2 hours ago, KathyN said: Hi all, I have landed in Perth and on my way to hotel quarantine. Thank you for your good wishes and good luck to everyone waiting to receive 2nd VAC Hi Kathy, Can you clarify if your parents have already entered Australia prior to your departure? I remember you mentioned your parents were offshore. As main applicants, your parents would have to enter first right? You as dependent can't enter Australia as PR before your parents??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyN Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Kathss56 said: Well done. Did you upgrade on the way back? Message me in the week about quarantine life!! haha I didn't upgrade because Business Class was full. I ended up having 3 seats to myself anyway so I could lie down Economy was empty 1 hour ago, hmn141905 said: Hi Kathy, Can you clarify if your parents have already entered Australia prior to your departure? I remember you mentioned your parents were offshore. As main applicants, your parents would have to enter first right? You as dependent can't enter Australia as PR before your parents??? I'm not sure. My parents have not entered. Our visa grants did not require that I must enter after them. Where did you find that requirement? Edited November 28, 2020 by KathyN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyN Posted November 28, 2020 Share Posted November 28, 2020 (edited) Nevermind, I found that condition on the website. My grant doesn't have this condition so it seems this is a discretionary condition, not a mandatory condition. My case officer did not have any issue with my travel plans. Edited November 28, 2020 by KathyN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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