carob Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hello Richard300. We have gone for the CPV143 visa, which is the expensive one, but we should be granted it in 18-24 months ( we are hoping for it a bit earlier, being eternal optimists!!). We then get perm res immediately. The cheaper visa has a very long wait, probably 12-15 years. We were not happy to be in 'no man's land' and sort of non-people whilst we waited. Then as previously stated, there is another medical just before the grant, which could be tricky. However, we are a lot older than your MIL, and thought we might not be around to to get the visa!! regards, C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesia Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 people are getting the 143 in closer to 12-15 months surely? that's the DIAC estimate anyway ...not heard of anyone waiting anywhere near that long ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 I was giving the worst case scenario I think. However, your news has cheered us up. We have to do police checks "10 months from June 2013 and the meds. 12 months" from then as well. I have to say I was thinking Sept. 2014 for grant of visa, with a bit of luck. Thanks for your help. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesia Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 stay optimistic one more year & you'll be off ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hi Freesia, thanks, yes we will stay optimistic. Next dilemma - when to put our house on the market? Probably have to wait for the prices to zoom up!! C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesia Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 oooh that could be a couple of years- mine's on now- this is the worst task for me, it's always such a long drawn-out business even if you sell fairly quickly. If you benefited from the last boom as I did, consider yourself lucky & don't bank on it happening again. That's my philosophy anyway (since I can't be doing with renting it out !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozza Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Hi, We are in the final stages of the Visa 143 application, but it is the AOS and Centre Link which is taking the longest. My son in law is self employed and Centre Link gave them incorrect information. So I have copied the information we received from our Visa Agent re: income and hope it might be helpful for anyone who is nearing this stage of their applications. Regards Maureen [TABLE=class: ecxMsoNormalTable, width: 98%] [TR] [TD=width: 32%, bgcolor: #CCE6E6] Single adult assuree $ per annum [/TD] [TD=width: 33%, bgcolor: #CCE6E6] Two adult assurees $ per annum [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 32%, bgcolor: #CCE6E6]Single person assurer [/TD] [TD=width: 32%, bgcolor: #CCE6E6] $27 965.60 ($13 982.80 x 2) [/TD] [TD=width: 33%, bgcolor: #CCE6E6] $41 948.40 ($13 982.80 x 3) [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 32%, bgcolor: #CCE6E6]Joint assurers (two) (combined income amount) [/TD] [TD=width: 32%, bgcolor: #CCE6E6] $41 948.40 ($13 982.80 x 3) [/TD] [TD=width: 33%, bgcolor: #CCE6E6] $55 931.20 ($13 982.80 x 4) [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD=width: 32%, bgcolor: #CCE6E6]Joint assurers (three) (combined income amount) [/TD] [TD=width: 32%, bgcolor: #CCE6E6] $55 931.20 ($13 982.80 x 4) [/TD] [TD=width: 33%, bgcolor: #CCE6E6] $69 914.00 ($13 982.80 x 5) [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozza Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Our house has been on the market for over 12 months, we have even change estate agents. We received an offer on our house, which was really low but we managed to negotiate and agreed an acceptable offer. We even instructed Solicitors, and then found out our potential buyers were struggling to raise the funds. We are now in limbo as we are in the latter stages of getting our visa's finalised, and hoping our buyers come up with funds so we can move to Adelaide to be near our daughter and grandchildren. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesia Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 nightmare & exactly what we all dread- hope things work out soon :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 oooh that could be a couple of years- mine's on now- this is the worst task for me, it's always such a long drawn-out business even if you sell fairly quickly. If you benefited from the last boom as I did, consider yourself lucky & don't bank on it happening again. That's my philosophy anyway (since I can't be doing with renting it out !) I have to say our last three house moves took 15 months or so, but we were hoping the market had picked up. We live in the South East, but I expect each area is different. Cheeky question, you might not wish to answer it!! When are you expecting to get your visa Freesia? Can't locate you on the Chireckles site, which doesn't seem to have moved again for a while. Perhaps DIAC do things in batches?! Poor you Maureen. Regards Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarrisL16 Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Hi I have been looking at your posts we are putting our Cpv 143 in shortly so interested in your timeline, live in Hampshire and the housing market seems to be improving here. We have already had lots of discussions about when to sell the house difficult as we don't want to spend loads on renting I'm sure everyone feels the same! It's great everyone shares info on here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesia Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 I have to say our last three house moves took 15 months or so, but we were hoping the market had picked up. We live in the South East, but I expect each area is different. Cheeky question, you might not wish to answer it!! When are you expecting to get your visa Freesia? Can't locate you on the Chireckles site, which doesn't seem to have moved again for a while. Perhaps DIAC do things in batches?!Poor you Maureen. Regards Carolyn well because of the need to sell up before I can afford the 143, I have applied for the 103, then I can at least get longer tourist visas if I need them. Therefore I won't be expecting any progress any time soon. I'll then just swap over when the time's right. The latest 143's have been 14 months though & at such cost that seems about fair to me- any longer would be a darn cheek! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Thanks Freesia. We are in two different boats then, although paddling in the same direction. I can't seem to find out the info you do, what's your secret?! I rely on Chireckles for mine. I suppose the 103 doesn't appear on the site. Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Good luck HarrisL6 in your quest for the 143 visa. You will also most probably be required to complete the dreaded Form 80, which in some ways is more time consuming than the 143 application, so just to alert you to this challenge. Unfortunately, because we are so old it took some time to assemble the info asked for, one reason being that I had thrown my CV away thinking I would never need it again.!! We also live in Hampshire, so hope you are right about house sales. regards Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freesia Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Thanks Freesia. We are in two different boats then, although paddling in the same direction. I can't seem to find out the info you do, what's your secret?! I rely on Chireckles for mine. I suppose the 103 doesn't appear on the site.Carolyn Unusual situation for me, so I have had to a lot of research...& finding out more & more as I go along :wink: have tried asking agents on forums, but I think they're quite aware that I need specialist info so have all been pretty cagey with me! I'll get there though..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Unusual situation for me, so I have had to a lot of research...& finding out more & more as I go along :wink: have tried asking agents on forums, but I think they're quite aware that I need specialist info so have all been pretty cagey with me! I'll get there though..... We'll just have to keep on paddling away then. Yes, you are right about the agents. Get so far with questions and then they say ooh it is a specialist one you need to sign up with us. However, I suppose they are running a business and the info they do give out can be very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Had another pre-Op yesterday for neck surgery & spoke to the Neuro surgeon it's all looking good for this Tuesday :biggrin: long recovery afterwards but I want to make it positive. Once I'm recovered hubby & I will taking a very long overdue trip to see our family....missed them so much :cry: After my problems this past 2 and half years I am more convinced that I want to move out there.....hubbys also talking a lot more positivly about it, it's always been about the money with him which lets face it is a huge chunk for anyone :swoon:. I've lost track of times for visas etc can anyone tell me if there is much (if any) difference in the times for 173 and 143? We have talked about going for 173 initially to spread the cost. Thanks Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha10 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Had another pre-Op yesterday for neck surgery & spoke to the Neuro surgeon it's all looking good for this Tuesday :biggrin: long recovery afterwards but I want to make it positive. Once I'm recovered hubby & I will taking a very long overdue trip to see our family....missed them so much :cry: After my problems this past 2 and half years I am more convinced that I want to move out there.....hubbys also talking a lot more positivly about it, it's always been about the money with him which lets face it is a huge chunk for anyone :swoon:. I've lost track of times for visas etc can anyone tell me if there is much (if any) difference in the times for 173 and 143? We have talked about going for 173 initially to spread the cost. Thanks Phoebe awww bless you hope it all goes ok for you and that your recovery is speedy. we are also going on a 173 and as yet i dont know if its me being impatient or what.... sent in application last week of June 13 and they received it on 1st July so had an email asking if we would be prepared to pay the new fee, i emailed back and agreed, they took the money on 7th August and ive heard nothing since. I have emailed but no reply, my daughter rang and was on hold for 40 minutes and then the lady said no one was there that could help.......... so i think my answer is how long is a piece of string !!!!! lol lol :confused::err::arghh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Hi Phoebe Have been offline for the last ten days and am just catching up with Poms. Was delighted / dismayed/ delighted for you on reading your recent ups and downs. I have all fingers and toes crossed that October 1st will see you finally getting your operation and that it will go well. Thinking of you. Kath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Had another pre-Op yesterday for neck surgery & spoke to the Neuro surgeon it's all looking good for this Tuesday :biggrin: long recovery afterwards but I want to make it positive. Once I'm recovered hubby & I will taking a very long overdue trip to see our family....missed them so much :cry: After my problems this past 2 and half years I am more convinced that I want to move out there.....hubbys also talking a lot more positivly about it, it's always been about the money with him which lets face it is a huge chunk for anyone :swoon:. I've lost track of times for visas etc can anyone tell me if there is much (if any) difference in the times for 173 and 143? We have talked about going for 173 initially to spread the cost. Thanks Phoebe Oh dear you poor thing Phoebe. Trouble is you get all revved for the op And then they cancel as you have found. I thought that you had already applied for your visas, but with regard to the 173, in the long run it does actually cost more I believe, maybe a couple of thousand, but don't quote me!! best of luck for Tuesday. Carolyn:smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veronique Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi I have been looking at your posts we are putting our Cpv 143 in shortly so interested in your timeline, live in Hampshire and the housing market seems to be improving here. We have already had lots of discussions about when to sell the house difficult as we don't want to spend loads on renting I'm sure everyone feels the same! It's great everyone shares info on here Hi Harris, Our timeline as follows for 143 visa application lodged June 14th 2013 Money taken out of the bank straight away Acknowledgement 13 weeks later included with the acknowledgement - info re Assurance of support, instructions to email Form 80 and action dates for police clearance and medicals Proposed dates for Medicals after June 2014 Police, Clearance after April 2014 - specific instructions to retain until requested by case officer. But seeing you don't get your medical assessment results as they are sent electronically to IMMI its a bit confusing. At least the dates give you a vague idea although it could still be months before you are allocated a case officer. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 awww bless you hope it all goes ok for you and that your recovery is speedy.we are also going on a 173 and as yet i dont know if its me being impatient or what.... sent in application last week of June 13 and they received it on 1st July so had an email asking if we would be prepared to pay the new fee, i emailed back and agreed, they took the money on 7th August and ive heard nothing since. I have emailed but no reply, my daughter rang and was on hold for 40 minutes and then the lady said no one was there that could help.......... so i think my answer is how long is a piece of string !!!!! lol lol :confused::err::arghh: Hi Tab, I keep looking for you on Chireckles, thought you would have heard something by now. I understand that this first communication (ie acknowledgement letter with all the dates for what's to happen) comes in the post, and all others by email. So chat up your positive!!:unsure: You are right though, "how long is a piece of string"? keeping my fingers crossed for you, Carolyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Hi Tab, I keep looking for you on Chireckles, thought you would have heard something by now. I understand that this first communication (ie acknowledgement letter with all the dates for what's to happen) comes in the post, and all others by email. So chat up your positie!:unsure: You are right though, "how long is a piece of string"?keeping my fingers crossed for you, Carolyn . Oops think this is going out twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha10 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 ok so the latest... my daughter rang immi they said dont worry acknowledgements are taking around 4 MONTHS! ...arghhh .... dont worry, they take ya money straight away. still waiting x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoebeW Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hi Phoebe Have been offline for the last ten days and am just catching up with Poms. Was delighted / dismayed/ delighted for you on reading your recent ups and downs. I have all fingers and toes crossed that October 1st will see you finally getting your operation and that it will go well. Thinking of you. Kath. Op finally done 1st October sent home to recouperate....long recovery but thankgod it's over after 27 months :swoon: The only way now is up....up and away :biggrin: Thankyou all for your good wishes. :yes: Phoebe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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