Aaron_OZ Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 103 visa lodged in March 2015, switched to 143 in Sept 2017. So far no response at all. I thought it would be processed quite quickly. Email sent to parents@homeaffairs.gov.au but only got auto response. Just wondering if there is any way to get their attention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieRoo Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Aaron_OZ said: 103 visa lodged in March 2015, switched to 143 in Sept 2017. So far no response at all. I thought it would be processed quite quickly. Email sent to parents@homeaffairs.gov.au but only got auto response. Just wondering if there is any way to get their attention? I think something is very wrong, as your visa should have been processed last year (or sooner). Maybe worth speaking to a good migration agent like @Alan Collett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I agree, somethings not right. You should have the visa by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_OZ Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 16 minutes ago, Tulip1 said: I agree, somethings not right. You should have the visa by now. After I tons of email flooded to parents@homeaffairs.gov.au, I finally got the withdraw letter which I supposed to get back in 2017. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaceboy1 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I take it you did not have a migration agent on this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron_OZ Posted August 24, 2020 Author Share Posted August 24, 2020 On 22/08/2020 at 06:17, palaceboy1 said: I take it you did not have a migration agent on this . No, I don't have a Migration agent on this. I tried a couple of ones, but they told that they could not do too much about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaceboy1 Posted August 24, 2020 Share Posted August 24, 2020 18 minutes ago, Aaron_OZ said: No, I don't have a Migration agent on this. I tried a couple of ones, but they told that they could not do too much about it. You needed the agent before you did the switch no one is going to offer much free advice after the event 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jk07 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Hi, can anyone advise me please on following- it is regarding initial entry date. Recently one of my close friend’s parents and his brother has been granted visa 143 offshore. Do all the family members have to do initial entry to Australia together or they can also travel on seperate dates and do initial entry separately? thank you all the your advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulhand Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Jk07 said: Hi, can anyone advise me please on following- it is regarding initial entry date. Recently one of my close friend’s parents and his brother has been granted visa 143 offshore. Do all the family members have to do initial entry to Australia together or they can also travel on seperate dates and do initial entry separately? thank you all the your advise. Separately is fine ... but check for compliance with condition 8502 if it is applicable: Condition 8502 requires the holder not to enter Australia ahead of the person specified (by name) in the visa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert-eagle Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 On 20/08/2020 at 22:14, Aaron_OZ said: 103 visa lodged in March 2015, switched to 143 in Sept 2017. So far no response at all. I thought it would be processed quite quickly. Email sent to parents@homeaffairs.gov.au but only got auto response. Just wondering if there is any way to get their attention? I am also thinking doing the same 103 visa lodged in 2014 queue date considering going for 143, Question is will they consider my current waiting time spent on 103 ? Or I will go back in the line again ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaceboy1 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 44 minutes ago, desert-eagle said: I am also thinking doing the same 103 visa lodged in 2014 queue date considering going for 143, Question is will they consider my current waiting time spent on 103 ? Or I will go back in the line again ? Hi we did the swop earlier this year after having a queue date for 103 of 24th August 2015 . The 143 visa was granted on 2nd June . You will see our timeline at the bottom of this post 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert-eagle Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Perfect thank you, My dad is 66 and mum is 59. Can I go for Aged Contributory visa( 864 ) for both or only my dad ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaceboy1 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 hour ago, desert-eagle said: Perfect thank you, My dad is 66 and mum is 59. Can I go for Aged Contributory visa( 864 ) for both or only my dad ? We used an agent to smooth the process , so you actually want to switch from 103 to 864 . Are your parents currently in Australia as they would need to be for this visa . If they are offshore I cannot see the benefit for them ,the current restrictions on entry to Australia due to the COVID virus are very strict and it could be some time before entry is allowed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert-eagle Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 8 hours ago, palaceboy1 said: We used an agent to smooth the process , so you actually want to switch from 103 to 864 . Are your parents currently in Australia as they would need to be for this visa . If they are offshore I cannot see the benefit for them ,the current restrictions on entry to Australia due to the COVID virus are very strict and it could be some time before entry is allowed . They are currently overseas. If 103 is granted, I guess border restriction still applies. Have you been approve to travel ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaceboy1 Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 5 hours ago, desert-eagle said: They are currently overseas. If 103 is granted, I guess border restriction still applies. Have you been approve to travel ? Once the 103 is granted you are classed as a permanent resident . We have a flight booked for 23rd October and just have to keep our fingers crossed that we are not bumped 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 On 25/09/2020 at 15:02, desert-eagle said: Perfect thank you, My dad is 66 and mum is 59. Can I go for Aged Contributory visa( 864 ) for both or only my dad ? I believe that you can’t change from 103 to 864 You can only change from 103 to 143. If you want 864 you have to withdraw 103 and start the queue from the beginning again. The age to apply for 864 is 66.5 years rising to 67 next July Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert-eagle Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Thanks, I am preparing to apply for 143. Hoping by the approval is given, Restrictions on flights will ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adogmum Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 On 26/09/2020 at 15:46, palaceboy1 said: Once the 103 is granted you are classed as a permanent resident . We have a flight booked for 23rd October and just have to keep our fingers crossed that we are not bumped Thank you so much for sharing your timeline, palaceboy1. I'm contemplating to switch from 103 to 143 too. Do you mind sharing your experience relating to: 1. Did the clock reset when you applied for 143 or Immi took 103 queue date? 2. Did you get a refund for 103? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaceboy1 Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 10 hours ago, sisi.k.ying said: Thank you so much for sharing your timeline, palaceboy1. I'm contemplating to switch from 103 to 143 too. Do you mind sharing your experience relating to: 1. Did the clock reset when you applied for 143 or Immi took 103 queue date? 2. Did you get a refund for 103? Our original queue date for 103 was accepted and straight to the top of the queue . We did not get a refund for the initial 103 application as it was our choice to switch over . We are now living in Perth so it all went smoothly last year but very expensive . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaceboy1 Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 4 hours ago, sisi.k.ying said: Thank you so much for the insights palaceboy1. I'm in discussion with my parents now, if it's a yes from their end, I hope to start the 143 applications this year. I may have more questions once we start the process. I found this from Australian Government - Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Looks like you are entitled for a refund. See the full pdf doc enclosed here. MR23InformationAboutWithdrawingAnApplication.pdf This appears to refer to applications for 103 visas that are subject to reviews not the initial application charge . Mind you happy to be proved wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison111 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 If anyone used a migration agent to successfully change over from 103 to 143 visa, would you be able to please recommend them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert-eagle Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 19 minutes ago, Alison111 said: If anyone used a migration agent to successfully change over from 103 to 143 visa, would you be able to please recommend them? I did it myself, was an easy process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison111 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) Thank you. Did you just have to fill out documents for 143 again? Or do I need to call immigration department and get details? Strangely, I cannot seem to find any details on dept of home affairs / immigration website about switching from 103 to 143. Only found this out from forums. Did you find this out from them directly? Edited October 31, 2021 by Alison111 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desert-eagle Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 5 hours ago, Alison111 said: Thank you. Did you just have to fill out documents for 143 again? Or do I need to call immigration department and get details? Strangely, I cannot seem to find any details on dept of home affairs / immigration website about switching from 103 to 143. Only found this out from forums. Did you find this out from them directly? Fill out 47A form Form 40 On Form 47A ( Page 8 to withdraw your 103 application ) You dont have to provide all the documents again if they havent changed since you lodged 104 . Example passport copy etc... Just follow the steps mentioned on this URL https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/contributory-parent-143#HowTo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaceboy1 Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 8 hours ago, desert-eagle said: I did it myself, was an easy process. Yes I agree if no problems . However it took three months from paying the second vac charge to the visa being issued and I would like to think that my agent was fighting in my corner . I notice that it was ten months between acknowledgement and visa in your case . Maybe luck maybe not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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