SUMMARY: Spouse Visa Processing times OFFSHORE-UK. Please add your Stats.

[SkippyChick11]

Hey guys,

 

Seen some guys have had there 309/100 visa's granted. I applied for mine on the 14th of October and everything is done and sent in....seen these guys who have applied at the same time as me have had there visa's granted and validated....do you think mine is far away to being validated if I've applied around the same date?

 

Cheers in advance for the responses

 

Kind regards

 

​Liam Hawkes

 

Hi Liam,

How annoying for you seeing a LOT of Oct applicants being granted, but not you. I would be pulling my hair out!

My OH received the good news last week. We applied at around the same time as you. Maybe some COs are giving the go-ahead but others aren't. Maybe your CO is on hols at the moment? There could be a plethora of reasons why yours hasn't been pushed through yet...I'm sure it's nothing to worry about (although I must admit, if I was in your shoes, I'd probably be stressing like a mo fo!)

Have a look on the spreadsheet and see if anyone else who applied around the same time has your CO, and see if they've been granting recently?

Good luck mate

​x

[Kevin11]

Maybe your CO is on hols at the moment?

​x

 

Surely they use out of office email replies ?

[BimbleBee]

Hi Liam,

How annoying for you seeing a LOT of Oct applicants being granted, but not you. I would be pulling my hair out!

My OH received the good news last week. We applied at around the same time as you. Maybe some COs are giving the go-ahead but others aren't. Maybe your CO is on hols at the moment? There could be a plethora of reasons why yours hasn't been pushed through yet...I'm sure it's nothing to worry about (although I must admit, if I was in your shoes, I'd probably be stressing like a mo fo!)

Have a look on the spreadsheet and see if anyone else who applied around the same time has your CO, and see if they've been granting recently?

Good luck mate

​x

 

Hi SkippyChick11

I know your message wasn't aimed at me but I found it reassuring anyway so thank you I certainly am nearly at the 'point of mo fo'. Surely only a matter of days now...!

​x

[LiamHawkes]

Hi Liam,

How annoying for you seeing a LOT of Oct applicants being granted, but not you. I would be pulling my hair out!

My OH received the good news last week. We applied at around the same time as you. Maybe some COs are giving the go-ahead but others aren't. Maybe your CO is on hols at the moment? There could be a plethora of reasons why yours hasn't been pushed through yet...I'm sure it's nothing to worry about (although I must admit, if I was in your shoes, I'd probably be stressing like a mo fo!)

Have a look on the spreadsheet and see if anyone else who applied around the same time has your CO, and see if they've been granting recently?

Good luck mate

​x

 

 

Yeah I'm sure its nothing to worry about either, its just like false hope thats all. Obviously I'm really happy for you guys that have had there visa's granted but also wish I was in that position.

On my CO, she isn't on holiday at the moment and I've said a few times before, she isn't really very approachable on any form of contact (and thats the limited contact we've had). Almost feel like I've ruined her week when I've had to contact her judging by her response!

 

Maybe I'll hear something next week....just been 7 months since I've seen my girlfriend and I'm desperate now!

 

Thanks for your response though, much appreciated.

 

​Liam

[LGannon]

Congratulations Laura, well fingers crossed hope it comes through soon, good luck and i will defo keep you posted.

Nice if you could do the same.

 

Thanks stuart, will do!

where will you guys be moving to?

[catatemyfish]

Yeah I'm sure its nothing to worry about either, its just like false hope thats all. Obviously I'm really happy for you guys that have had there visa's granted but also wish I was in that position.

On my CO, she isn't on holiday at the moment and I've said a few times before, she isn't really very approachable on any form of contact (and thats the limited contact we've had). Almost feel like I've ruined her week when I've had to contact her judging by her response!

 

Maybe I'll hear something next week....just been 7 months since I've seen my girlfriend and I'm desperate now!

 

Thanks for your response though, much appreciated.

 

​Liam

 

Liam, out of interest, who is your CO?

[TheGreatDane]

OK, I finally pulled my finger out and got my medical check done earlier this week.

 

£270 for 90 minutes of torture and fear of getting mugged by unsavory characters in the waiting room.

 

Can see why the Oz govt has such a strict application process.

Edited May 11, 2013 by TheGreatDane

[StuartH]

I will be heading to Melbourne my wife is Aussie, she is living in Greensborough atm.

Looking like my application will be going in at start of june now.

 

​what about yourselves?

[wolvesaussie]

Hey Stuart, I grew up in Greensborough and am heading back there after 10 years in the UK, its a nice part of Melbourne. We are October group, not granted yet, been told right from the start it would be July

[wolvesaussie]

Just checked we have same CO as SDH, applied on the same date, but havent been granted yet, its odd as shes insisted it would be July from the start, might get onto her next week and find out why other people getting better service .

[StuartH]

hey wolvesaussie,

 

Yes by all accounts Greensborough is great. new shopping centre/leisure centre etc. when ive been over we spent time in Brunswick which i really liked, and Mernda which was a little far out for me.

Where have you been living in the UK? im living in south London.

I quite fancy the south east by the coast, what's your views on Elwood, Brighton, Hampton and Sandringham?

[LGannon]

Payment for my visa taken on a Saturday..... I presumed these guys only worked mon-fri!

[wolvesaussie]

Im in Birmingham, have family in the midlands so ended up here. I dont really know, I imagine they are nice but dont really know to be honest, I only know the Northern Suburbs. Brunswick is good for going out and bars etc. I think I would like to live in one of those bayside areas you mention but we going to wait and see where we end up getting jobs

[aussie02]

Folks - dont forget to upload your stats for the timeline - Its very helpful for everyone else applying after you. Here is the link.

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aopvk3Y5mD7HdGp5V2hESFluN3V0QWNBTDg2TWJoLVE#gid=0

[LGannon]

Folks - dont forget to upload your stats for the timeline - Its very helpful for everyone else applying after you. Here is the link.

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Aopvk3Y5mD7HdGp5V2hESFluN3V0QWNBTDg2TWJoLVE#gid=0

 

I dont know if ive filled it out correctly??? Im dont have a co yet.

[TNL]

For final information

 

Visa Partner permanent visa (subclass 100) - Granted 13/05/2013

 

 

 

App submitted 1/11 - Received 2/11 - Payment 2/11 - C/O 5/11 Docs returned 8/11 - Meds Character done 8/02

Edited May 13, 2013 by TNL

[LGannon]

For final information

 

Visa Partner permanent visa (subclass 100) - Granted 13/05/2013

 

 

 

App submitted 1/11 - Received 2/11 - Payment 2/11 - C/O 5/11 Docs returned 8/11 - Meds Character done 8/02

 

Congratulations!!

Just over the 6 months mark lucky u!!

[Nikocs]

Completed my medicals today!!!! Now it is really just a waiting game, but hopefully it will come soon and I can fly to my new home in the end of October!!!

[Tulip]

Medical done today for me too. All went well, but the panel doctor did tell me that she would have to note that I was overweight and that I had self-harm scars. Hoping that doesn't affect my application but I'm feeling hopeful so booking flights this week!

[LGannon]

Medical done today for me too. All went well, but the panel doctor did tell me that she would have to note that I was overweight and that I had self-harm scars. Hoping that doesn't affect my application but I'm feeling hopeful so booking flights this week!

 

Overweight?!?!?! Omg Tulip is that really something they care about! Unless its life threatening i guess :-s

Looks like i better shed some pounds! Haha xxx

[kieranvouchers]

Subclass 309

 

Applied 11/12/12, CO & Payment taken 18/12/12, Meds & Police check by 04/04/13

 

Cant wait now!!!!!!!! Many October apps been granted yet??

[bluewaterz]

Overweight?!?!?! Omg Tulip is that really something they care about! Unless its life threatening i guess :-s

Looks like i better shed some pounds! Haha xxx

 

 

Yeap! It is! They take into consideration anything that could cause expenses to the Health System. If you are overweight you are more prone to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Also don't forget the vast amounts the NHS pays over here due to obesity.

 

Tulip if you are not too much overweight I don't see a reason why this should affect your application. On the other hand if you have health problems that stem from your weight maybe you should look into it and consult someone now that its still early?

[bluewaterz]

dam my CO doesn't give us any info! I have refrained to emailing him as I don't want to be annoying...I have prob sent 3-4 emails since our application date and they were literally to let him know what's happening with our meds and police checks. I cheekily asked him if from now on it is just a waiting game and that we should not expect any reason why my fiance shouldn't be getting a grant and he didn't answer! He replied to my email but didn't mention anything abt that I have heard other CO's reassuring everyone that all they have to do is wait now. My partner is healthy, has no criminal record, we had tons of evidence , we are engaged and he has a Masters Degree and we already have a house and jobs to go to...I hope there are no probs just because he is Bulgarian (passport class 2). I read somewhere that class 2 passports usually have more trouble getting grants.

[LGannon]

Yeap! It is! They take into consideration anything that could cause expenses to the Health System. If you are overweight you are more prone to cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Also don't forget the vast amounts the NHS pays over here due to obesity.

 

Tulip if you are not too much overweight I don't see a reason why this should affect your application. On the other hand if you have health problems that stem from your weight maybe you should look into it and consult someone now that its still early?

 

Yea i can see where ur coming from but was just shocked because if ur just a couple pounds seems a bit extreme unless it is a major health problem!

 

Hope ur co gives u some assurance soon. I wouldnt hesitate asking either haha. At the end of the day this is our lives and especially as u have jobs to start. But i guess they can only give the info they know at the time x

[bluewaterz]

Yea i can see where ur coming from but was just shocked because if ur just a couple pounds seems a bit extreme unless it is a major health problem!

 

Hope ur co gives u some assurance soon. I wouldnt hesitate asking either haha. At the end of the day this is our lives and especially as u have jobs to start. But i guess they can only give the info they know at the time x

 

For a couple of pounds I wouldn't worry at all!!! hahaha...Who hasn't got a couple of pounds extra anyway???

 

the "jobs" are working for my father in his shop as a back up plan if we don't find immediate jobs...we put that in my sponsor reference... But I am avoiding having to go down that route, made enough coffees in my life to have to do it again at 26!