bryant Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 What a great news for us but its very frustrating for me cause the immi till not contact by mail to me with CO even my application on sep 4th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partnership Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 A couple of people have mentioned going onshore and then applying and getting a bridging visa. I thought this could only be done for the aged visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffandgill Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 25 minutes ago, NanaJan said: Oh my word, that is excellent news. Let's hope that keeps up So, so close to you now @Catlady2014 and @clerk85 We have definitely decided to go on a tourist visa in June and take a bit of a break before our visas are processed. I'm getting a teeny bit excited today We are also going out in June, but only for 6 weeks. It's our youngest grandchilds 1st birthday at the end of July, so couldn't miss that. We are hoping (a big hope!) that we get medical requests before Xmas, pass them, and then get 600 visa so that we can spend Xmas with our families. It's also hubby's 70th in February and our daughter's 40th in May, so it would be even better to be there then . Geoff & Gill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy56 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 6 hours ago, clerk85 said: Hi Tracy, You may get phone interview anytime. Receive phone call from any private number during office hours MONDAY-FRIDAY. AOS processing time is can vary from 4 to 10 weeks at this moment as per my experience and tracking this forum. It depends on lot of factors and luck is the #1 factor. I have received AOS last week and it is within 4 weeks of submission. I got phone interview call after 2.5 weeks. Probably, I am not gonna get contacted by Case Officer or PVC soon as I am an October 2014 applicant and one the applicant's medical will take a few weeks more to be done. Hi Catlady2014, Is there any update in your AOS processing or anything. I always follow you as I am around a week behind you. Thanks clerk85, I thought they would process AOS according to the date AOS lodged. I couldn't figure out how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 3 hours ago, W Jones said: Did not think it could be that quick.3 This is an old post you have read 2010. Click last page for newest posts. :-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaJan Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 39 minutes ago, Geoffandgill said: We are also going out in June, but only for 6 weeks. It's our youngest grandchilds 1st birthday at the end of July, so couldn't miss that. We are hoping (a big hope!) that we get medical requests before Xmas, pass them, and then get 600 visa so that we can spend Xmas with our families. It's also hubby's 70th in February and our daughter's 40th in May, so it would be even better to be there then . Geoff & Gill Maybe that drink on the South Bank will be sooner than we thought My daughter will be 40 in July and our grandson will be 2 in August. We certainly don't want to miss those either so I think the next few weeks are going to be crazy busy organising all sorts of "stuff". Not quite sure exactly how much "stuff" there is but I'm sure I'll find out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaJan Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 53 minutes ago, Geoffandgill said: We are also going out in June, but only for 6 weeks. It's our youngest grandchilds 1st birthday at the end of July, so couldn't miss that. We are hoping (a big hope!) that we get medical requests before Xmas, pass them, and then get 600 visa so that we can spend Xmas with our families. It's also hubby's 70th in February and our daughter's 40th in May, so it would be even better to be there then . Geoff & Gill Oops, managed to get my last reply within your post!!! Think I'm a bit scatter-brained today as it was only last night we definitely decided to take the plunge in June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffandgill Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 24 minutes ago, NanaJan said: Oops, managed to get my last reply within your post!!! Think I'm a bit scatter-brained today as it was only last night we definitely decided to take the plunge in June No worries! Yes, we'll definitely have to meet up during our 6 weeks! We can pick your brains for our last minute organising when we apply? Geoff & Gill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertenhall Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 8 hours ago, kimboslice said: update from immi september 22nd 2014 for the 143 visa Fantastic news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear2015 Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hi, This new updrade to the app is great, but I miss the signature line where everybody can enter there lodgement dates etc... Has anyone figured out if there is an option like that on this new version ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaJan Posted April 3, 2017 Share Posted April 3, 2017 7 minutes ago, Bear2015 said: Hi, This new updrade to the app is great, but I miss the signature line where everybody can enter there lodgement dates etc... Has anyone figured out if there is an option like that on this new version ? It shows on mine Just looked in Settings/Signature and there is a tick-box marked 'show signatures' and mine is ticked. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clerk85 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 12 hours ago, Tracy56 said: Thanks clerk85, I thought they would process AOS according to the date AOS lodged. I couldn't figure out how it works. Hi Tracy56, Yes, they process according to submission date. It doesn't mean that AOS will be issued according to submission date. They open each application according to submission date but I don't know the workflow after opening the application. I can only share my experience. I went to a centrelink office close to Sydney CBD and I found that the officers know about AOS very well. They checked and submitted my application very quickly. I haven't missed the phone call from private number. I went to CBA Sydney branch and found that the bank officer processes bank guarantee almost daily basis. Regarding my personal circumstances: I am in Australia for last 4.5 years. I have never been to Centrelink before and never took any help/benefit from them. I have been submitting TAX every year. I don't have significant debt. But what ever the reason I think I am a bit lucky in regards of AOS processing time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy56 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 2 hours ago, clerk85 said: Hi Tracy56, Yes, they process according to submission date. It doesn't mean that AOS will be issued according to submission date. They open each application according to submission date but I don't know the workflow after opening the application. I can only share my experience. I went to a centrelink office close to Sydney CBD and I found that the officers know about AOS very well. They checked and submitted my application very quickly. I haven't missed the phone call from private number. I went to CBA Sydney branch and found that the bank officer processes bank guarantee almost daily basis. Regarding my personal circumstances: I am in Australia for last 4.5 years. I have never been to Centrelink before and never took any help/benefit from them. I have been submitting TAX every year. I don't have significant debt. But what ever the reason I think I am a bit lucky in regards of AOS processing time. Thanks clerk85, Maybe I have to wait for a few weeks. If I haven't received phone interview until then, I will call Centrelink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 4 hours ago, Tracy56 said: Thanks clerk85, Maybe I have to wait for a few weeks. If I haven't received phone interview until then, I will call Centrelink. My daughter called them yesterday and was told processing time for AoS is 9 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanhob Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Does anyone know how much the bond is alongside the CPV? How long do you have to leave the bond in for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) 55 minutes ago, jeanhob said: Does anyone know how much the bond is alongside the CPV? How long do you have to leave the bond in for? $10,000 for 10 years - looked into after 5 years and then another 5 years after - I think!! Anyone else confirm this is correct ? Also see following link http://www.border.gov.au/about/corporate/information/fact-sheets/34aos Edited April 4, 2017 by Kathss56 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 3 hours ago, Kathss56 said: $10,000 for 10 years - looked into after 5 years and then another 5 years after - I think!! Anyone else confirm this is correct ? Also see following link http://www.border.gov.au/about/corporate/information/fact-sheets/34aos 4 hours ago, jeanhob said: Does anyone know how much the bond is alongside the CPV? How long do you have to leave the bond in for? $10,000 for a single applicant, $14,000 for a couple, and yes it's 10 years. I believe interest is payable on the bond when redeemed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hi everyone, my parents' got their visa granted today! That was really quick, less than 5 hours after PVC received the payment and the visas' in my mailbox! Good luck to everyone. Tin 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carob Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 I think they pay interest on the Bond, half yearly, to the person who lodged the AOS. In our case, it was our daughter, who doesn't tell us if it has gone into her bank account!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyorksgrannie Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Hi everyone, today is the two year anniversary of our joining the 143 waiting room - it's getting a little crowded in here! I do hope there were fewer applications in late 2014 and early 2015, then we might all shuffle up the queue a bit. Good luck everyone. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieRoo Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hi Everyone, This website has been in incredibly informative and supportive in the short time (1 year) we have been in the parent visa queue. But since the site's re-branding, everything seams to have gone a bit quite (only three posts in a week). Please, please, please keep your posts coming!!! It would be really good to hear from some of the recent visa recipients - Any tips for our first year in Australia? Is there anything you wish you had taken with you but didn't. What's your 'top ten list' of things to do before you leave the UK to make the move go smoothly. Or maybe everyone just needs to say a quick "Hello, we are sill here" Sue 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 35 minutes ago, SusieRoo said: Hi Everyone, This website has been in incredibly informative and supportive in the short time (1 year) we have been in the parent visa queue. But since the site's re-branding, everything seams to have gone a bit quite (only three posts in a week). Please, please, please keep your posts coming!!! It would be really good to hear from some of the recent visa recipients - Any tips for our first year in Australia? Is there anything you wish you had taken with you but didn't. What's your 'top ten list' of things to do before you leave the UK to make the move go smoothly. Or maybe everyone just needs to say a quick "Hello, we are sill here" Sue We are still here ? Think everyone has been a little subdued as processing seems to be longer and longer, currently about 2.6 and 2.8yrs? Am also only one year in and fed up already. A few on here are nearing the end so it gives you a little boost when you hear they have had the offer ! Hope for us all yet. Quite a few going over before permnament visa offer on a 600 visa so that's an option for some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, SusieRoo said: Hi Everyone, This website has been in incredibly informative and supportive in the short time (1 year) we have been in the parent visa queue. But since the site's re-branding, everything seams to have gone a bit quite (only three posts in a week). Please, please, please keep your posts coming!!! It would be really good to hear from some of the recent visa recipients - Any tips for our first year in Australia? Is there anything you wish you had taken with you but didn't. What's your 'top ten list' of things to do before you leave the UK to make the move go smoothly. Or maybe everyone just needs to say a quick "Hello, we are sill here" Sue Well, Sue, I'm one of those inching painfully slowly towards the end of the process, but I don't usually post unless there's some news or if I can answer a question asked by somebody else, which probably goes for most members on here. The other things you mention are mostly covered in other threads/topics in other parts of the forums. If you take a quick look through the forums, you'll see what I mean. Anyway, hello - I'm still here. Here's a link to another topic that you might find interesting: Edited April 10, 2017 by Catlady2014 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Hallo, I'm still here ... We got our visa a year ago but couldn't move for family reasons. We are now trying to sell our house and wondering what the pound will be worth when we finally do! Hopefully we'll be over in Sydney by the end of summer but if we still haven't sold by Christmas we're going to go anyway and leave it empty and for sale. i agree with Catlady, lots of other really informative threads on here, including some great info about packing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha10 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Im still here..... got our 173....just waiting for the 143 now put in for that in Nov 2016...!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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