sh aron Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 1 minute ago, kimboslice said: is that for the 143 visa not its 173 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 173 are currently showing longer times for processing than 143 for some reason The latest global processing list I saw a couple of weeks ago had longest time for 143 at 41 months but 45 months for 173 - which now looks to have stretched even further to 48 months!! So I guess we need to add another 3 months for 143 as well maybe? So perhaps next months update will show 48 months for 173 and 44 for 143? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 @SusieRoo are we allowed to buy land/property whilst waiting for visas? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanlee Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Processing time is stretching further and further every month, perhaps the sponsors should reach out to Senators in the Greens, independent Senators and Senators in labor party to give some pressures on the current Minister to issue a full 7171 visa places at the end of each financial year which set by Committee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanlee Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 If anyone has excellent writing skills and willing to write an email template concerns about 143/173 processing time and 143 visa cap issue and share with all of us, that will help a lot. We just need to use the same template to email to Senators in the Greens party and other Senators. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieRoo Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 39 minutes ago, LindaH27 said: @SusieRoo are we allowed to buy land/property whilst waiting for visas? Yes, I think you can buy new property (subject to approval) and you can always do it through a trust or family member (with tax implications). It's worth talking to @Alan Collett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaki Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 1 hour ago, sh aron said: just called immi and asked them about progress of my application lodged 36 months ago and got the best answer processing is 48 months so wait ha ha........... feel like Wanna suicide.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 @SusieRoo thanks for that. Will see what I can find out and discuss with family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyorksgrannie Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Hi Sharon, we are in NSW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyorksgrannie Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 2 hours ago, LindaH27 said: @SusieRoo are we allowed to buy land/property whilst waiting for visas? I believe you can buy a block of land or a property not previously lived in. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidang Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Zaki said: Wanna suicide.. Oh no I search in the Government just 41 Months for Visa 143 Now 48 months @@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffandgill Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 2 hours ago, LindaH27 said: @SusieRoo are we allowed to buy land/property whilst waiting for visas? In August 2016 we applied for FIRB status ( foreign investor Revue Board) at a cost of $5000, to purchase a block of land which had to be built on within 4 years. We then purchased the land and chose a builder. The only drawback was that you don’t receive “first time buyer “. grant if you’re not resident when signing contract. As of last week , we finally took possession of our new home and await the grant of our 143s, which hopefully will be before the end of this year! , 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertenhall Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 @Geoffandgill Did you submit your AoS paperwork on line? I'm guessing you did as it was such a short time between submission and acceptance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffandgill Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 17 minutes ago, Pertenhall said: @Geoffandgill Did you submit your AoS paperwork on line? I'm guessing you did as it was such a short time between submission and acceptance. No, our daughter went into her local Centrelink office early in the morning and it took her about 20 mins or so with the clerk. We were surprised at how smoothly it all went. Geoff & Gill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pertenhall Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Geoffandgill said: No, our daughter went into her local Centrelink office early in the morning and it took her about 20 mins or so with the clerk. We were surprised at how smoothly it all went. Geoff & Gill My goodness, that is amazing. We really don't know what to do - it is 21 weeks today since our daughter submitted the paperwork and we just keep being told that it is on the system and we just have to wait. How long we have to wait is the burning question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieRoo Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Geoffandgill said: In August 2016 we applied for FIRB status ( foreign investor Revue Board) at a cost of $5000, to purchase a block of land which had to be built on within 4 years. We then purchased the land and chose a builder. The only drawback was that you don’t receive “first time buyer “. grant if you’re not resident when signing contract. As of last week , we finally took possession of our new home and await the grant of our 143s, which hopefully will be before the end of this year! Thank you for the info. Can I ask if there is generally much difference in price when buying land then building your own house, compared to buying a finished new-build? We have seen a few 'land-and-build' packages and I like the idea of choosing the finishes etc. Also do you know what the 'fist time buyer' grant is worth in %? I wonder if you can buy land then build post-visa to still qualify. Edited May 30, 2018 by SusieRoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I’m just wondering ... there seem to be quite a few people who have paid the AOS bond and are waiting for 2nd Vac request. Sooo .... wonder how many altogether there are worldwide in that position and how much interest is immi making on those paid vacs??!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieRoo Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) 12 minutes ago, LindaH27 said: I’m just wondering ... there seem to be quite a few people who have paid the AOS bond and are waiting for 2nd Vac request. Sooo .... wonder how many altogether there are worldwide in that position and how much interest is immi making on those paid vacs??!! There is a new bill going through parliament at the moment (Family Violence and Other Measures) which means in the future AoS has to be approved before you can even apply for the visa. How will that work? Will they take the bond payment many years before processing parent visas? Edited May 30, 2018 by SusieRoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 3 hours ago, LindaH27 said: @SusieRoo are we allowed to buy land/property whilst waiting for visas? I would not recommend doing so until you have a visa in your hand. Never assume it is a done deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieRoo Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) 6 minutes ago, VERYSTORMY said: I would not recommend doing so until you have a visa in your hand. Never assume it is a done deal. You're right to say this, although I guess if prices keep rising in Australia, there is always an opportunity regardless of the visa outcome. Edited May 30, 2018 by SusieRoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 @SusieRoo Even if AOS has to be approved before application the length of wait time could also mean that some family circumstances could change for the worse and develop into the very situation they’re trying to prevent! Unlikely but you never know!! the whole visa process needs a really good looking over as it’s apparently now not working 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 5 hours ago, Ryanlee said: If anyone has excellent writing skills and willing to write an email template concerns about 143/173 processing time and 143 visa cap issue and share with all of us, that will help a lot. We just need to use the same template to email to Senators in the Greens party and other Senators. All I have been doing is emailing Senator McKim and posting on his Facebook page - short and to the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathss56 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 3 hours ago, Tidang said: Oh no I search in the Government just 41 Months for Visa 143 Now 48 months @@ Where did you see this.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH27 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) May be referring to earlier post by @sh aron about 173 being 48 months according to her phone call with immi. Edited May 30, 2018 by LindaH27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip1 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Kathss56 said: All I have been doing is emailing Senator McKim and posting on his Facebook page - short and to the point Could I have the senators email address please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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