SallyF Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Sally (34), Liga (34) and Justin (12) Partner visa 309 Application delivered 31.12.2012 We received a request letter from embassy on 17.01.2012 for additional information (address in Oz and a copy of my UK status, health and police checks). They advised us not to arrange health/police checks before April (because the current processing time is 8-9 months for the Visa) so they don't expire before we need to travel. We had already arranged the police checks though so sent them along with the additional info. We will make appointments for health checks mid april (this is around £500 for one adult and one 12 year old!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyF Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Sally (34), Liga (34) and Justin (12) Partner visa 309 Application submitted to Australia House, London 31.12.2012 We received a request letter from embassy on 17.01.2012 for additional information (address in Oz and a copy of my UK status, health and police checks). They advised us not to arrange health/police checks before April (because the current processing time is 8-9 months for the Visa) so they don't expire before we need to travel. We had already arranged the police checks though so sent them along with the additional info. We will make appointments for health checks mid april (this is around £500 for one adult and one 12 year old!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash1981 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Morning All, It seems to have been ages since we caught up with everyone so lets have: Names: What Visa: How far along are you: Where you going to be living: I`ll make this a sticky thread so all newbies will see it and can add onto it. Hi Joanne! We're a family of four. My wife, Rasha, myself, Ashraf. Lana and Ahmed Our visa: 175, it was lodged on 31st of May, 2012. My time line says it all We think Melbourne will be a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necromaniac85 Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hi guys, Once you get the visa is it possible for the secondary applicant (spouse) to visit australia first and later for the primary applicant to follow. Or both of them have to be together at the same time. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPR Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Hi Dushanthan, Have you lodged through an agent? DPR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1985 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Can I ask if you used an agent when applying for the visa? My BF is a Fitter and we are looking to apply soon ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himali Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Dilan 27 Himali 29 Submitted the visa last week as we got the invitation for skill independant visa last monday. Hope to settle down in melbourne by end of this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clock Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 457 south Australia ANY TIME FRAME FOR THE 457 visa. Applied from UK on Mar 8. Anyone know where it is processing Sydney or Melbourne and how long it will take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necromaniac85 Posted March 11, 2013 Share Posted March 11, 2013 Hi Dushanthan,Have you lodged through an agent? DPR Nope its a self lodged application. Any idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lincolngirl76 Posted March 12, 2013 Share Posted March 12, 2013 Well its now two weeks till I fly to Perth, can't believe its actually happening until I look around and see the numerous boxes! I went with seven seas for shipping 8 boxes, they have been very good so far. Wish everyone else continue luck in getting to OZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranjit singh Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 hi himali can i know where r u from i m from india punjab ,amritsar and have also filed the case as a fitter in march 2013 pcc also done and also medicals what r ur time lines cab we b in touch to update ourselves Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
himali Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hi Ranjit, I'm from sri lanka,Appilied for visa on 14th of march,Still no case officer,My agent told it'll take 3 weeks time to assign a case office,Got the Police clearence and waitin for them to request the mecial and the police clearance,Will surely let you know if I get any update on that process,Keep in touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katgtmurphy001 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Ok everyone, i am new on here. I have been in Melbourne for 4 1/2 years now and am desperately trying to get my sister our here. She is a teachers assistance, has 2 children. I was thinking it would be sensible to go through a migration consultant as they may know some loop holes - any suggestions who is good to use???? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesia Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Ok everyone, i am new on here. I have been in Melbourne for 4 1/2 years now and am desperately trying to get my sister our here. She is a teachers assistance, has 2 children. I was thinking it would be sensible to go through a migration consultant as they may know some loop holes - any suggestions who is good to use???? Thanks tbh going through a migration agent or not is not your first priority- your sister needs to have an occupation which is demand in Australia to be able to migrate.. & to identify that she needs to be looking at http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect. Do the Visa Wizard to see if she meets the points test- & then depending on the ages of the children, identify whether she will need the permission of the father to remove them (presuming she is in the UK) Lots to research- I doubt if you'll be finding any "loopholes" (but feel free to pass them on if you do ):wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoneyPenny Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Ok everyone, i am new on here. I have been in Melbourne for 4 1/2 years now and am desperately trying to get my sister our here. She is a teachers assistance, has 2 children. I was thinking it would be sensible to go through a migration consultant as they may know some loop holes - any suggestions who is good to use???? Thanks Hi, how old are the kids? They could try student (educational) visa, kids go there to school and a parent can stay with them, I know this from experience. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markahiggins Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Hi just joined yesterday. Mark (32) and Natalie (29) unsure yet what visa as we've just decided that we want to emigrate We would like to move to Adelaide but depends on circumstances Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faree Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Hi, Anybody granted 489 visa recently. In my case, I lodged the visa application on 30th of Jan. Received the acknowledgement on 31 st Jan. Police checks and meds front loaded. No response from DIAC yet and don't know whether CO is assigned or not. Agent is also keeping quiet. What should I do. Wait for some more or take any actions. Please Advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy1982 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi There. We have had our sub-class 190 state sponsored (QLD) visa granted and I just thought I'd share with you our timeline to give an idea of how long (or quick) things can move. IELTS - 28th April 2012 Skills Assessment lodged - 7th September 2012 Skills Assessment completed - 6th December 2012 - (please bear in mind that up until this point we had an awful agent who was VERY slow and incompetent so this may have affected how long it took to get to this stage) New agent appointed; Expression of interest lodged - 21st December 2012 Invitation to apply - 5th February 2012 Visa Granted - 18th March 2013 We are so happy and relieved the visa has finally been granted...the paperwork and documents seemed endless! We have the removal company (Crown) booked for July 1st and our flights have been booked to depart on July 31st heading to Brisbane (Gold Coast) How is everyone else's application going? Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash1981 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi There. We have had our sub-class 190 state sponsored (QLD) visa granted and I just thought I'd share with you our timeline to give an idea of how long (or quick) things can move. IELTS - 28th April 2012 Skills Assessment lodged - 7th September 2012 Skills Assessment completed - 6th December 2012 - (please bear in mind that up until this point we had an awful agent who was VERY slow and incompetent so this may have affected how long it took to get to this stage) New agent appointed; Expression of interest lodged - 21st December 2012 Invitation to apply - 5th February 2012 Visa Granted - 18th March 2013 We are so happy and relieved the visa has finally been granted...the paperwork and documents seemed endless! We have the removal company (Crown) booked for July 1st and our flights have been booked to depart on July 31st heading to Brisbane (Gold Coast) How is everyone else's application going? Dan Good to hear that Dan. I am endlessly waiting for the security check to be completed as I'm from HR country. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneymoo Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Hi just wanted to say don't give up to all the patient visa applicants out there, we applied nov 2008 and we were finally granted a visa on dec 5th 2012, not all went well my daughter and granddaughter were removed from the visa by diac but mostly positive, good luck to everyone, see you on the other side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolypolybird Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Liv (30) Ben (29) and Elsie (2) Waiting on partner visa for Ben as im already an aussie citizen by birth and our daughter has citizenship by descent. Applied in UK Nov 2012...still waiting....They said gonna take 8/9 months... Don't know where we will be living yet!! In a van on the east coast somewhere for a while most likely!! :0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronJSCarpenter Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi Everyone, Aaron 26, Ben 23, 457 Visa, Sponsored by The Mater, Sydney Submitted visa today. Waiting for police checks and medicals to arrive in Sydney (posted rather than e-submitted) Ben starts work August 15th. Need visa before then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahmad Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Dear All, Am new member here my time lines are Name: Rizwan Visa 175 application date 25 may 2012 co assigned 16 aug 2012... waiting for my meds/pcc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mxmanus Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hi Mark 42 Tracey 43. IELTS Feb 2nd 2013, skills assessment sent to VETASSESS April 8th 2013. Building Associate heading for Perth. Not planning on going to next spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranjit singh Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Hi Mark 42 Tracey 43. IELTS Feb 2nd 2013, skills assessment sent to VETASSESS April 8th 2013. Building Associate heading for Perth. Not planning on going to next spring. hi ranjit here where r u from i m from india and which is ur visa cateogary i have al ready applied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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