Steve2 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 If my memory is correct, the reason there is a backlog from June 2014 is most probably because the visa fees always increase on July 1st and everybody rushes to get their applications in before then.Hope this gives those of you a much needed reason.................Val Hi Val I think it was that along with the erroneous abolition of the 103 visa. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hi ValI think it was that along with the erroneous abolition of the 103 visa. Cheers Steve Hi Steve Yes they had an unprecedented number of applications for 103's in June. Something like 3000 a week because everyone panicked to get their applications in before the government closed the scheme in June. Back open now because it was not legal to close it in that fashion. I just hope all of this does not affect the overall processing time for us on CPV 143's. hopefully you should get your acknowledgement soon - the waiting room is getting very crowded! Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vicky bajwa Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 thanks to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hi Steve Yes they had an unprecedented number of applications for 103's in June. Something like 3000 a week because everyone panicked to get their applications in before the government closed the scheme in June. Back open now because it was not legal to close it in that fashion. I just hope all of this does not affect the overall processing time for us on CPV 143's. hopefully you should get your acknowledgement soon - the waiting room is getting very crowded! Julie Hi Julie I've stopped holding my breath in anticipation - it was getting dangerous! Best wishes Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 HiAuto reply working again. They are assessing 143/173 lodgements for 21 June 2013 !! , which means they have progressed 7 days since 8 Jan (we were assigned our CO on 8 Jan with lodgement date of 14 June 2013) Any more news for you Veronique. We leave on March 11th, we have just realised that is only four weeks away. Oh my goodness. Didn't go for a PM this time. Hope you hear very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veronique Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We have been asked for money for visa so it can' be long before our visa arrives. At long last just about there =carob;1936689046]Any more news for you Veronique. We leave on March 11th, we have just realised that is only four weeks away. Oh my goodness. Didn't go for a PM this time. Hope you hear very soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ceolinter Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi, has anyone any indication regards processing time for visas 103 or 804 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicolac34 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Just thought I'd pop back and update as it's always nice to hear when people get their visas! My parents 173>143 was granted yesterday, so 2.5 years since their original application Timeline was: 24th June 2014 - 143 Application Submitted August 2014 - PCC and AOS requested September 2014 - AOS Completed 2nd Feb 2015 - 2nd VAC Requested 7th Feb 2015 - 2nd VAC Paid 10th Feb 2015 - 143 GRANTED! They are pretty chuffed to be PR now, especially as their contracts go through on some land they've purchased in the next couple of weeks - means they'll get their $10k FHBG instead of having to wait. Think they are a bit shell shocked at the outlay, but still love it every day they are here. And they are super happy as they are here in time to welcome their first grandchild - having my parents 5 minutes away when I have our first in August is going to be Awesome!! Good luck everyone! :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 We have been asked for money for visa so it can' be long before our visa arrives. At long last just about there =carob;1936689046]Any more news for you Veronique. We leave on March 11th, we have just realised that is only four weeks away. Oh my goodness. Didn't go for a PM this time. Hope you hear very soon. That's great news for you - bet you're getting excited! Where are you heading for? Best wishes Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Just thought I'd pop back and update as it's always nice to hear when people get their visas! My parents 173>143 was granted yesterday, so 2.5 years since their original application Timeline was: 24th June 2014 - 143 Application Submitted August 2014 - PCC and AOS requested September 2014 - AOS Completed 2nd Feb 2015 - 2nd VAC Requested 7th Feb 2015 - 2nd VAC Paid 10th Feb 2015 - 143 GRANTED! They are pretty chuffed to be PR now, especially as their contracts go through on some land they've purchased in the next couple of weeks - means they'll get their $10k FHBG instead of having to wait. Think they are a bit shell shocked at the outlay, but still love it every day they are here. And they are super happy as they are here in time to welcome their first grandchild - having my parents 5 minutes away when I have our first in August is going to be Awesome!! Good luck everyone! :smile: Hi that's great news for you all. Time seems to be dragging for us - not even had our acknowledgement yet. I noticed that you're in Perth - that's where we're heading as our son lives there. Would be interested to know more about the land purchase and grant as we're heading over in May for a fact finding exercise and holiday. Best wishes and congratulations on your forth coming new arrival. Steve Edited February 11, 2015 by The Pom Queen corrected spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Just thought I'd pop back and update as it's always nice to hear when people get their visas! My parents 173>143 was granted yesterday, so 2.5 years since their original application Timeline was: 24th June 2014 - 143 Application Submitted August 2014 - PCC and AOS requested September 2014 - AOS Completed 2nd Feb 2015 - 2nd VAC Requested 7th Feb 2015 - 2nd VAC Paid 10th Feb 2015 - 143 GRANTED! They are pretty chuffed to be PR now, especially as their contracts go through on some land they've purchased in the next couple of weeks - means they'll get their $10k FHBG instead of having to wait. Think they are a bit shell shocked at the outlay, but still love it every day they are here. And they are super happy as they are here in time to welcome their first grandchild - having my parents 5 minutes away when I have our first in August is going to be Awesome!! Good luck everyone! :smile: Ooh, you must all be very excited. Yes, understand about the shell shock! We arrive on Perth on 12th March, our 143 was granted about three weeks ago. We have the extra baggage allowance, which apparently will be granted at the airport, although we have email confirmation. The airline required quite a lot of additional info and they phoned us as well. As I said in one of my earlier posts it is akin to arriving at the bottom of a helterskelter. ?? Every good wish to you all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Petina Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi Can anyone help? Yesterday I read a very detailed report by Orphan SAAustralia but now can't find it. It gave details on just about everything re the 143 CPV visa. Anyone else read it and if so, where can I find it? Still waiting to be told to go for the medicals and do Police checks - hopefully in March/April. Very much a waiting game this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi Can anyone help? Yesterday I read a very detailed report by Orphan SAAustralia but now can't find it. It gave details on just about everything re the 143 CPV visa. Anyone else read it and if so, where can I find it? Still waiting to be told to go for the medicals and do Police checks - hopefully in March/April. Very much a waiting game this!! Hi It would appear that the moderator has deleted this useful and interesting link. Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Petina Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi Steve, Thanks for that. What a shame as it was quite useful to have all that information! Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi Steve, Thanks for that. What a shame as it was quite useful to have all that information! Anita Hi Anita Yes it is a shame - perhaps they would explain why the removed it Out of interest what's your progress and lodgement date if you don't mind me asking. All the best Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 The thread in question was copy and pasted from another forum, and had not been written by the person posting it. It had to be removed due to copyright issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi AnitaYes it is a shame - perhaps they would explain why the removed it Out of interest what's your progress and lodgement date if you don't mind me asking. All the best Steve We did explain to the OP. I'm sure you are all aware of copyright law, so unfortunately it needed to be removed. We do have similar lists that can be found here: http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/household/37024-really-useful-do-list.html and here http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/content/8-emigrating-checklist-departure.html Admin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 The thread in question was copy and pasted from another forum, and had not been written by the person posting it. It had to be removed due to copyright issues. Thanks for the explanation and it is understood and appreciated. Kind regards Steve:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 We did explain to the OP. I'm sure you are all aware of copyright law, so unfortunately it needed to be removed. We do have similar lists that can be found here: http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/household/37024-really-useful-do-list.html and here http://www.pomsinoz.com/forum/content/8-emigrating-checklist-departure.html Admin Brilliant - thank you!!:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maisiedaisy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Ooh, you must all be very excited. Yes, understand about the shell shock! We arrive on Perth on 12th March, our 143 was granted about three weeks ago. We have the extra baggage allowance, which apparently will be granted at the airport, although we have email confirmation. The airline required quite a lot of additional info and they phoned us as well. As I said in one of my earlier posts it is akin to arriving at the bottom of a helterskelter. Every good wish to you all. You must be sooooooo excited :-) Can I ask which airline you're flying with and how do you go about getting the extra baggage allowance please? Best Wishes Maisie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 You must be sooooooo excited :-) Can I ask which airline you're flying with and how do you go about getting the extra baggage allowance please? Best Wishes Maisie Yes, I was wondering that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardcoull Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hey Admin @Pomqueen I apologize for not abiding the copyright law, but my only motive was to help the future applicants of 143 Visa.The OP of the 143 guide ( Orphan ) worked really hard on the visa subject and im sure he would love to share it with anyone.If you want his official approval, i will send it you! @Petina you can check the links given by the admin, they may have the info your require. cheers Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Regarding extra baggage, I'm sure there have been other posts somewhere about this. We applied using the enquiry form on Singspore's site, giving visa details, flight and reference number with date. It has to be an unnvalidated PR visa, which the 143 is. A search can be done on PIO if you put in "extra baggage". We had a couple of emails from them, asking us to get our travel agent to issue another eticket. A couple of conversations ensued with my OH so I am a bit hazy on their content. However, the email does say that the extra will be confirmed at the airport, even though they state that we have got it!! Soo, make of that what you will! Obviously your ticket has to be booked to do this. I don't know about other airlines I'm afraid. Hope this makes some kind of sense, sounds a bit convoluted when I read it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maisiedaisy Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Regarding extra baggage, I'm sure there have been other posts somewhere about this. We applied using the enquiry form on Singspore's site, giving visa details, flight and reference number with date. It has to be an unnvalidated PR visa, which the 143 is. A search can be done on PIO if you put in "extra baggage". We had a couple of emails from them, asking us to get our travel agent to issue another eticket. A couple of conversations ensued with my OH so I am a bit hazy on their content. However, the email does say that the extra will be confirmed at the airport, even though they state that we have got it!! Soo, make of that what you will! Obviously your ticket has to be booked to do this. I don't know about other airlines I'm afraid.Hope this makes some kind of sense, sounds a bit convoluted when I read it back. Thank you so much for the info, and it makes perfect sense :-) Best wishes maisie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Petina Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Hi Steve, We applied 28th August 2013, 1st VAC paid in October, acknowledgement was 26th November and we think we will be doing our medicals in March/April followed by police checks (for UK and OZ as I have been in Oz for over 1 year, within the last 10 years). Form 80 was submitted to Migration Officer in December. We hope settle in Ballina NSW or Queensland as our family all live in or around Brisbane. Where are you hoping to go? Regards Anita Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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