Chelkni Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Hi. Is any one else having problems getting answer from home affairs re confirmation that the 173 visa entry expiry date will be reviewed Visa awarded 25/2/20 12 months given to enter AU unable to travel to date due to AU and Uk Gov travel restrictions Have been advised that it will not be extended and no return of money subsequently told to fill in Facilitation form but website shows no response will be received if your visa number not show which it isn’t Sent email to Parents@homeaffairs au.com got standard response referring me to covid details on website. why can’t they send personal response. Any thoughts ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palaceboy1 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 11/01/2021 at 21:55, Chelkni said: Hi. Is any one else having problems getting answer from home affairs re confirmation that the 173 visa entry expiry date will be reviewed Visa awarded 25/2/20 12 months given to enter AU unable to travel to date due to AU and Uk Gov travel restrictions Have been advised that it will not be extended and no return of money subsequently told to fill in Facilitation form but website shows no response will be received if your visa number not show which it isn’t Sent email to Parents@homeaffairs au.com got standard response referring me to covid details on website. why can’t they send personal response. Any thoughts ? Why can’t you travel we got our 143 in June 2020 and arrived 24th October . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 12 minutes ago, palaceboy1 said: Why can’t you travel we got our 143 in June 2020 and arrived 24th October . The 173 is a temporary visa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 11/01/2021 at 13:55, Chelkni said: Hi. Is any one else having problems getting answer from home affairs re confirmation that the 173 visa entry expiry date will be reviewed Visa awarded 25/2/20 12 months given to enter AU unable to travel to date due to AU and Uk Gov travel restrictions Have been advised that it will not be extended and no return of money subsequently told to fill in Facilitation form but website shows no response will be received if your visa number not show which it isn’t Sent email to Parents@homeaffairs au.com got standard response referring me to covid details on website. why can’t they send personal response. Any thoughts ? 174 is classed as a temporary visa as its only valid for 2 years and no temporary visas are being allowed in - only those with PR which you get with 143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieRoo Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 On 11/01/2021 at 13:55, Chelkni said: Hi. Is any one else having problems getting answer from home affairs re confirmation that the 173 visa entry expiry date will be reviewed What about applying for your 143 now, before your 173 expires? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelkni Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 Hi yes I asked about that but was advised I couldn’t. Will investigate further. Thanks for response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelkni Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 Frustrating thing is I went for the option of spreading the big fee with one initial payment and one to be at end of two years. This was promoted on website !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted January 13, 2021 Share Posted January 13, 2021 1 hour ago, Chelkni said: Frustrating thing is I went for the option of spreading the big fee with one initial payment and one to be at end of two years. This was promoted on website !! Sadly you will end up paying more this way ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Adelaide Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 On 12/01/2021 at 00:25, Chelkni said: Hi. Is any one else having problems getting answer from home affairs re confirmation that the 173 visa entry expiry date will be reviewed Visa awarded 25/2/20 12 months given to enter AU unable to travel to date due to AU and Uk Gov travel restrictions Have been advised that it will not be extended and no return of money subsequently told to fill in Facilitation form but website shows no response will be received if your visa number not show which it isn’t Sent email to Parents@homeaffairs au.com got standard response referring me to covid details on website. why can’t they send personal response. Any thoughts ? I have same issue. What happens if they cannot travel to Aus because of restrictions and the entry date is about due Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelkni Posted January 22, 2021 Author Share Posted January 22, 2021 Hi I completed a travel facilitation form and follow up with an email to parents@homeaffairs.gov.au. You will get a bulk standard response but you should then get an extension to your entry date. If not, contact the MP for the area you are travelling to. My daughter contacted for me and problem was resolved with 2hrs. good luck. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Adelaide Posted January 23, 2021 Share Posted January 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Chelkni said: Hi I completed a travel facilitation form and follow up with an email to parents@homeaffairs.gov.au. You will get a bulk standard response but you should then get an extension to your entry date. If not, contact the MP for the area you are travelling to. My daughter contacted for me and problem was resolved with 2hrs. good luck. Thank you. May I ask how long is your extension allowed? I am worried if the travel restrictions would be long over 1 year more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelkni Posted January 23, 2021 Author Share Posted January 23, 2021 Was extended by a year from the date they extended the entry date. In my case 11/1/22. Expiry date had been 25/2/21 let me know how you get on. Finger s crossed for you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Adelaide Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 22 hours ago, Chelkni said: Was extended by a year from the date they extended the entry date. In my case 11/1/22. Expiry date had been 25/2/21 let me know how you get on. Finger s crossed for you Many thanks. My parents' first entry date is in Sep 2021 so I think I would contact around June (3 month before the expiry date) or so. I wish there is a magic which the travel restrictions and exemptions could be ease for visa 173 to enter Australia sometimes in 2021. Good luck to us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Lucy Adelaide said: Many thanks. My parents' first entry date is in Sep 2021 so I think I would contact around June (3 month before the expiry date) or so. I wish there is a magic which the travel restrictions and exemptions could be ease for visa 173 to enter Australia sometimes in 2021. Good luck to us Unfortunately as 173 is classed as a temporary visa you cannot enter Australia until the borders are reopened. But if you have been granted 173 you can apply now to transfer it to 143 which usually gets done fairly quickly. Once 143 is granted you are classed as PR and can enter even whilst borders are closed - although getting a flight will be very difficult! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy Adelaide Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 On 14/01/2021 at 01:03, SusieRoo said: What about applying for your 143 now, before your 173 expires? Susieroo, thanks for your suggestion. My parents are going to apply for 143. May I ask if you had to provide again evidence to support the sponsorship again in the 143 visa application? I see the check list only requires completed forms 47Pt and 40. Many thanks, Kind regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess2201 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Hello can i please ask when did you apply for thjs 173 visa? I have applied since June 2016 but never heard any news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelkni Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 Hi There. I applied in Dec 2015. You should have received automatic acknowledgement of your application Did you receive this ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess2201 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 7 hours ago, Jess2201 said: Hello can i please ask when did you apply for thjs 173 visa? I have applied since June 2016 but never heard any news hi Chelkni, yes i did recieved an acknowledgment but nothing else since the. Hopefully July will bring some good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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