AmandaJB Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hi All June 14 applicantsFor those who have submitted their AOS, has anyone had any contact at all from Centrelink? Amanda JB I'm frightened to ask how it's going? We are off to NZ on Saturday as our visa expires, thinking of staying out there a month, but now starting to think that this AOS and final visa decision could be a long way off yet! Julie:mad::mad: Hi Julie, I'm sorry to say, we've still not heard anything - it's over 3 weeks now since my son lodged it. Tomorrow, we are up to our 28 days with a CO. I have advised PVC that we are still waiting regarding the AOS and they have advised that they are aware of delays and that they realise there will be delays beyond the 28 days - basically because it is a third party involved there is some leeway with the deadline. I guess that due to the high volume of applications which caused delays in visa processing, this also impacts on the AOS processing too. It's a big shame for June 2014ers onwards :-( I will update when we hear anything. I'm not sure if anyone is able to get info from ringing centrelink regarding the AoS team and processing times. The numbers all appear to be local "13" numbers I can't try from here. It would just be good to know! Enjoy NZ from Saturday, and hope we all hear something very soon. Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaJB Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hi moomin and julie. we lodged our aos wit centrelink on 13/9. yesterday we called and they said give them 21 days from the day of lodgment so i guess we will hear by next week Hi Tien, thanks for this info - you and I seem to have posted our updates at the same time so I didn't see your post until now. I really hope they get a move on, as we are over 21 days already. Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tien Duong Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 ur welcome. best lucks to all of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch128 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Good things come to those who wait... Hope the Aos completion will come around successfully soon for you all. Meanwhile I finally got the automated response, it is now up to 24/06. Hope sadge has got a CO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moomin13 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hi MoominDid Centrelink advise you of the 21 day processing time? The Centrelink we visited hadn't a clue what they were doing, didn't know what an AOS was for. all they said was that they would upload the documents the same day. We had to tell them to witness our daughters signature.It was one of those experiences that made you have no faith at all in the process. Do you know if they correspond to the Assurer by snail mail or email via the Assurers Centrelink Account? Sorry for all the questions....... Julie Hi Julie, the guy at Centrelink checked on his internal website and advised of the 21 day processing for the AOS team. He seemed to suggest that we would hear something in the post, but I wasn't too reassured by this, as he didn't seem to know too much about the process either, and I had to guide him through the paperwork! I'm keeping an eye on myGov - the Centrelink account, but not heard anything as yet. Will keep you posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadge Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Good things come to those who wait... Hope the Aos completion will come around successfully soon for you all. Meanwhile I finally got the automated response, it is now up to 24/06. Hope sadge has got a CO! . Haven't heard yet! It will have gone to my Agent so probably I'll hear from them tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaJB Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hi Julie, the guy at Centrelink checked on his internal website and advised of the 21 day processing for the AOS team. He seemed to suggest that we would hear something in the post, but I wasn't too reassured by this, as he didn't seem to know too much about the process either, and I had to guide him through the paperwork! I'm keeping an eye on myGov - the Centrelink account, but not heard anything as yet. Will keep you posted Hi Moomin, I too am wondering how the AoS team contacts the assurer and hope someone can confirm what happened with theirs - by e-mail or phone? If anyone can let us know it'd be hugely appreciated :-) Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadge Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 I want to send the AoS money to my daughter so that she has it ready to pay. Which transfer service are people finding gives the best rate at the moment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hi Julie, I'm sorry to say, we've still not heard anything - it's over 3 weeks now since my son lodged it. Tomorrow, we are up to our 28 days with a CO. I have advised PVC that we are still waiting regarding the AOS and they have advised that they are aware of delays and that they realise there will be delays beyond the 28 days - basically because it is a third party involved there is some leeway with the deadline. I guess that due to the high volume of applications which caused delays in visa processing, this also impacts on the AOS processing too. It's a big shame for June 2014ers onwards :-( I will update when we hear anything. I'm not sure if anyone is able to get info from ringing centrelink regarding the AoS team and processing times. The numbers all appear to be local "13" numbers I can't try from here. It would just be good to know! Enjoy NZ from Saturday, and hope we all hear something very soon. Amanda Hi Amanda It s so frustrating..... Immi have a lot to answer for, they should have known this would be a problem, they should have allowed the AOS requests earlier...... Rant over.......I really hope you hear soon. Our daughter has linked up her Gov site with Centrelink so hopefully she will hear through her personal account rather than snail mail. It's anyone's guess at the moment. I keep telling myself that it will all happen eventually but these last weeks are really difficult. I guess you still can't hand in your notice yet.... Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Hi Tien Looks like it's going to be 3 weeks or more.....ugh! Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisher1 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Hi Moomin, I too am wondering how the AoS team contacts the assurer and hope someone can confirm what happened with theirs - by e-mail or phone? If anyone can let us know it'd be hugely appreciated :-) Amanda Not sure about my daughter but we got an email from immi the day centrelink provided the AOS confirmation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaJB Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Hi AmandaIt s so frustrating..... Immi have a lot to answer for, they should have known this would be a problem, they should have allowed the AOS requests earlier...... Rant over.......I really hope you hear soon. Our daughter has linked up her Gov site with Centrelink so hopefully she will hear through her personal account rather than snail mail. It's anyone's guess at the moment. I keep telling myself that it will all happen eventually but these last weeks are really difficult. I guess you still can't hand in your notice yet.... Julie Hi Julie, and all others waiting to hear from Centrelink. My son received his letter from Centrelink today - it had been posted to his home address on 23 September - it gave him until 7 October to contact them with "further information" - the information was really just to call them and go through the interview process, also explaining terms etc. At the end, he was told he's been accepted as Assurer (thank goodness!! I can't say how happy we were to know this!!! I actually cried and realised how pent up I've been as it was just such a relief - we all need some tlc I think!). They will now post another letter to his home address, for him to take to Commonwealth bank and set up the term deposit account. I hope this info helps. I think I can see why they would send it by post, to check that someone is where they say they are perhaps? Now we wait again, as the post may not reach him until next week I guess. You will all likely hear very soon (and be checking that post box hourly I'm sure, I would). Julie, I gave my notice in the day I heard from our CO :-) and with leave owed, I finish on 18 November, flying out 29 November - I CAN'T WAIT!!! :-) All the best, Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaJB Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Not sure about my daughter but we got an email from immi the day centrelink provided the AOS confirmation. I can't wait to skip to that bit, thanks for letting me know :-) Getting there now! Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha10 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 https://www.border.gov.au/ReportsandPublications/Documents/discussion-papers/discussion-paper-introducing-tem-visa-parents.pdf ooooohhhh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Hi Amanda Whoopee, so pleased for you. thank you for letting us all know the process it's a great help. exciting that you will be in OZ by end of November! Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch128 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 Getting sooooo impatient to see that the date is so close yet so far. I'm trying to figure out a pattern of how fast/slow they're moving.. but that's probably useless because the pace always changes. 25th - 30th June applicants how are we going? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear2015 Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 (edited) Getting sooooo impatient to see that the date is so close yet so far. I'm trying to figure out a pattern of how fast/slow they're moving.. but that's probably useless because the pace always changes. 25th - 30th June applicants how are we going? Hello Ch128, I am also someone like you trying to establish "patterns" but it never works, but I have a rough idea on the speed. I have got the stats from past posts and updates on this site. Please correct me if I am wrong. 02/11/2014 Processing date : 09/04/2013 19/10/2015 Proc. Date: 10/12/2013 (so in 11 months they processed roughly 8 months of applications). 27/09/2016 Proc. Date 24/06/2014.( so in roughly 11 months only 6 months of applications). Hope that helps. By the way, when did you lodge your application?? Judy. Edited September 29, 2016 by Bear2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odies Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I can not believe after all this we have gone through to get to oz , that they are bringing out a new parent visa next year , that won't cost anywhere near as much.It is in the news today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 I can not believe after all this we have gone through to get to oz , that they are bringing out a new parent visa next year , that won't cost anywhere near as much.It is in the news today. The cost of the new temporary parent visa has not yet been decided. Please provide a link that says it "won't cost anywhere near as much." Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberta2 Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 These visas are supposed to be temporary. There will be no access to Medicare or to the aged pension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 These visas are supposed to be temporary. There will be no access to Medicare or to the aged pension. Agreed. The temporary visas will have their place for some families though. Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliew1499 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Hi moomin and julie. we lodged our aos wit centrelink on 13/9. yesterday we called and they said give them 21 days from the day of lodgment so i guess we will hear by next week Hi Tien Please can you let me know when your Sponsor receives the letter from Centrelink. We are now in New Zealand and feeling a bit helpless as we are not able to check the post box everyday for mail! As you are one day ahead with your AOS it will give us a good idea when to expect the letter. thanks. Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tien Duong Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 sure i will julie. enjoy ur time in nz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadge Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 I want to send the AoS money to my daughter so that she has it ready to pay. Which transfer service are people finding gives the best rate at the moment? Anybody - please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catlady2014 Posted October 2, 2016 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Anybody - please? Sadge, I think they're all much the same but choose one that doesn't charge a fee (most of them don't) although your daughter's bank may well charge for receiving it! I used Currencies Direct and Westpac charged my daughter to receive the money. You should also ensure that the exchange service is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under Payment Services Regs, and regulated by HMRC as a Money Service Business, and maintains segregated client accounts. Moneycorp is also regularly recommended on this site, and the only reason I didn't use them was a problem with the website that drove me almost round the bend at the time, but that may be sorted by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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