visavis Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Big congrats to everyone who's managed to get their visas recently - Do they usually do them in batches at the same time do we know? Mine was accepted at the start of December so i'm hoping this 8 month waiting time continues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjr Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Hi all, This is my first time positing, Just wanted to share my good news. I have been reading the forum for a while and has been a good source of information and also keeping me sane ;-) I applied for my 309/100 visa and the 100 was granted today, 8 months 2 days since lodging my application. I found the first month and the last three weeks the hardest, relieved now and booking my flights to Sydney tomorrow. Congratulations to those who also who have also had good news and good luck to all of you still waiting . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronansmyth Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 What a batch of brilliant news! Congratulations all! Roll on the next 6 months for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmie2010 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Congratulations to all those that have had their Visas granted! Everyone seems to be around 8 months hopefully they keep it up and Mine gets granted next month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew1975 Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Hey all, So after years of talking about it, myself and my Aussie partner have lodged our application. We have been together 8 years, living in London - but now we are hoping to head back to country Melbourne - Mildura, to be close to his family. Submitted full application online (apart from police checks and medical) 08-06-14 - paid same day - attached the full 60 documents allowed , including loan agreements and mortgage doc's....and now the wait starts......... I read somewhere that the immigration visa year runs to the end of June - not sure if this will have any impact on the processing times.....So happy to have found this forum, hearing others good news makes the 8-9 month processing time just about bearable.....will keep all posted....good luck all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owliswise Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Just an update guys and gals.....I got my pmv subclass 300 granted today after 7 months and 24 days....totally caught by surprise! When you see that email and the anticipation of opening the attachment had me shaking but so happy it's here. Now its time for a beer in the sun, jack the job and plan the flight out of here! Hope eveyone else who applied in October gets there's Asap and good luck to the rest of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenLozza Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Jack the Job! [emoji23] brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftyandstumpy Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Congrats to all those receiving their Visa, makes this seemingly unending wait worthwhile. Question for those who completed the online application, my application has been submitted and have now noticed that under the next steps it states no next steps so far but the link for organise your health exams is there and opens a medical questionnaire have other people been filling in these questions or waiting until done so by CO (I have not been allocated one yet). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenLozza Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 Just wait until your have been allocated at CO, he/she will advise you when to do the medical/police checks. Unfortunately its a long 8/9months a bit frustrating but my advise is just sit back and wait to be contacted. Dont stress by constantly logging in or checking emails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenLozza Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I noticed on the main Immi.gov.au state processing times are 6months (low risk) for subclass 100 but on Australia house its 8-9 months. I wonder if immi.gov.au is the updated timescales after the july break? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thewriter Posted June 12, 2014 Share Posted June 12, 2014 I think the wait is 8-9 months as stated on the first contact with your CO. The Aus site does state 5 months for low risk fiance visas but I doubt that is a reality, I would imagine we are all in the same boat and playing the horrendous waiting game whilst missing our soul mates... dont you just hate politics? :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I haven't been on for a few days but how fantastic to come back and read about all the visa grants. HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you all :hug: To answer @StevenLozza - the immi webiste gives you the general average timings, so for a low risk country the least time that it can be processed in is six months. The maximum it should be processed in is 12 months. BUT and it's a huge massive BUT, each consulate will have their own processing times due to staffing numbers, volume of applications etc, so all timings are only ever going to be a guideline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenLozza Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks @MovingtoTasmania It doesn't matter really to us as we do not plan to move until November, save as many pennies as possible you see. Would just be a nice feeling to have it granted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandyp Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 @StevenLozza what July break?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenLozza Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hey @Sandyp im sure the immi.gov.au have a period of "rest" basically at OZ financial year end were they dont process any visa grants for a monthish? Someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Thanks @MovingtoTasmania It doesn't matter really to us as we do not plan to move until November, save as many pennies as possible you see. Would just be a nice feeling to have it granted... It will happen soon as they need to get ready for the rush if they announce another price hike for July so patience grasshopper :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandyp Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hey @Sandyp im sure the immi.gov.au have a period of "rest" basically at OZ financial year end were they dont process any visa grants for a monthish? Someone will correct me if I'm wrong. Ive seen a few on this thread that have been granted in July. I'm hoping it's just a rumour, as ours is due in August. Our caseworker has already had two holidays this year, can't see what else she'll be doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snmp Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Friday 13th- unlucky for some, but lucky for me - no I haven't got my visa but heard from my case officer so CO assigned!!!! Does anyone else have or had LG? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanillabean Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hi Everyone, We have finally received a CO yesterday. Exactly 7 weeks to the date from when they received the visa application. Letter stated not to arrange police and medical checks until after 25th July. Not much progress but something at least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilacdreamer Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Ive seen a few on this thread that have been granted in July. I'm hoping it's just a rumour, as ours is due in August. Our caseworker has already had two holidays this year, can't see what else she'll be doing When I mentioned to my CO that I heard they had a close down end of June, he stated very plainly that they do not ever close down... I was firmly put in my place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 He is correct, they don't "close down" but there is a quickening of the pace I suspect as the new financial year starts in July and quotas etc. are reset then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandyp Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 When I mentioned to my CO that I heard they had a close down end of June, he stated very plainly that they do not ever close down... I was firmly put in my place! Hope you haven't been put at the back of the queue for your comment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glowie Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Hi! I noticed that and emailed my CO. She said it is definitely 8-9 months :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle1976 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Just an update. Been allocated a CO and advised to organise police checks and medicals for August! They also confirmed current processing times is 8-9 months.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MovingtoTasmania Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Glad to see that things are moving more for people now :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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