day09 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Hi guys, Why aren't there any update info. on new cap on DIAC website yet? I'm so impatient :wacko: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielphan Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Hi guys, Why aren't there any update info. on new cap on DIAC website yet? I'm so impatient :wacko: Hi day09 Nothing's news for me until now!!! :(Probably we have to wait more! New planning program was exported in May that there're 1250 Other Family visas are going to be released in this financial year ( 2011 - 2012 ). The cap will be activated whenever in this financial year once the department reaches that number of visas that could be granted!! Anything changed will be made in next couple weeks on its website, I think Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolfirezz Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Hey all, I've applied remaining relative visa (offshore) for my sister through Migration Agent on 30/06/2011 and received file number, case officer name & time frame (aim to finalise the application within 10 months) today. Does anyone know regarding the interview requirement for this visa. Please advise. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielphan Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Hey all, I've applied remaining relative visa (offshore) for my sister through Migration Agent on 30/06/2011 and received file number, case officer name & time frame (aim to finalise the application within 10 months) today. Does anyone know regarding the interview requirement for this visa. Please advise. Many thanks I will be advised of interview if they require!! Not sure about time frame from your Migration Agent. Following official DIAC website, any applications that be applied after April 2011, its waiting time would be 10.5 years!!! Details at here: http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/other-family-visa-queue.htm Good luck on your sis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest koolfirezz Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Thank you for the wish & info link Dan :-) Time frame 10 months was given by Immi (I got this info from acknowledgment letter & also mentioned about may require to attend interview etc...) Fingers crossed, best of luck to all ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arilla Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Hi all LRR Like you I have been checking the website endlessly to see if they have updated the figures to reflect the 2011-2012 quota and whether it will have any effect on the waiting times. I have also been wondering whether anyone who uses this forum has had their LRR visa granted since they made the changes? Cheers Arilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frizzy1 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Well maybe there is hope for us afterall!! Koolfrezz - would you mind pasting a copy of the acknowledgement letter from Immi stating this? Its just that we have all been told obviously much longer timescales and your post brings a glimmer of hope to us all! Also were you given a queue date? Thank you for the wish & info link Dan :-) Time frame 10 months was given by Immi (I got this info from acknowledgment letter & also mentioned about may require to attend interview etc...) Fingers crossed, best of luck to all ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielphan Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I think there's not balance between offshore and onshore applications, it means priority would be given to offshore ones. My acknowledgment does not show anything regarding the time frame or case officer details!! I heard someone had applied offshore after me but just got LRR visa within 4 months!!! :wink: Sounds ridiculous!!! :err: God knows how much the new planning level effect for waiting times in this financial year ( 2011 - 2012 ) when they still keep being silent now!! Just remind all guys that we are ( who apply for Other Family category ) in lowest level of Family stream!!! :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
day09 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Thank you for the wish & info link Dan :-) Time frame 10 months was given by Immi (I got this info from acknowledgment letter & also mentioned about may require to attend interview etc...) Fingers crossed, best of luck to all ......... Hi koolfirezz, Would you mind telling us about your sister's case? Is there any special consideration about your sister's case, which helps to push the progress that quickly? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazybones1987 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Hey Guys, I haven't heard anything from IMMI yet. I applied onshore in feb 2010 and I haven't even been appointed a case officer nor been put on the queue (which is making me very frustrated), so I have decided to go and have my medicals done and send it to IMMI and see what they have to say. Hopefully that might make them to at least appoint a case officer for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_shel Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Hey Guys,I haven't heard anything from IMMI yet. I applied onshore in feb 2010 and I haven't even been appointed a case officer nor been put on the queue (which is making me very frustrated), so I have decided to go and have my medicals done and send it to IMMI and see what they have to say. Hopefully that might make them to at least appoint a case officer for me. Whilst I understand your frustration it might not be the best move to get your medicals done if not asked. You could still be waiting and then have to pay out to get them again. I know that would just make me madder, long wait & double costs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazybones1987 Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Whilst I understand your frustration it might not be the best move to get your medicals done if not asked. You could still be waiting and then have to pay out to get them again. I know that would just make me madder, long wait & double costs! Yeah I know it's a risk, but I'm willing to take it. I'm not frustrated at not getting an outcome, it's the lack of appointing a case officer or being on a queue that drives me crazy. From what I gather, lots of people seem to be getting their case officers appointed in days after lodging their application (even people who have applied after me). I just completely don't get that. Why would immi appoint a case officer for someone (onshore application) who applied way later after I did and yet wouldn't appoint one for me? [end of rant] If I end up staying here for another year or so doing what I'm doing, I might actually qualify to apply for permanent residency through a different category :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazybones1987 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Ok, I rang IMMI and the girl over the phone told me that I haven't been put on a queue. She also advised me that the waiting periods have gone up to 10 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielphan Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Ok, I rang IMMI and the girl over the phone told me that I haven't been put on a queue. She also advised me that the waiting periods have gone up to 10 years now. Hi lazybones1987 Did you give your details to her??? They might check the situation of your application with client number, your name or password number. Then they require you to tell your address for confirmation. With your lodgement period, I do not think you have to wait up 10 years to get decision!! That's so ridiculous!!! :mad: I did call up to them many times but have never received the answer likes that!! Remember I and you are on the same boat of applying time!! :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrick34 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hi everyone, Just thought I would update this thread with some further comms I have had with my CO at London. My queue date for LRR visa is 14 July 2010 so according to immi website my waiting time is between 1.5 and 2.5 years. I emailed my CO as I wanted to understand if the additional 500 visas for 2011-12 would decrease waiting times. The response was not encouraging in the 'most of the LRR visas for 2011-12 were allocated to Carer Visas' and that 'at the moment, the visa processing time remains as per the website' all the best, Derrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest videoland Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hi Derrick, I'm in the same boat with queue date 20 April 2010 and still nothing can you post the answer from the CO please I'm curious what they answer? BTW when did you apply for LLR visa? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derrick34 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Hi Videoland, CO reply: "Most of the allocations for the 2011/2012 program year are for carer applications so at this time it is unlikely to change processing times but the website will continue to be updated with any changes" My queue date is 14 July 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielphan Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thanks for your update, Derrick!! Really be disappointed to hear it!! Do not know what's going on with us in next periods when be trained more and more patience in waiting times!!! :mad: Hi everyone, Just thought I would update this thread with some further comms I have had with my CO at London. My queue date for LRR visa is 14 July 2010 so according to immi website my waiting time is between 1.5 and 2.5 years. I emailed my CO as I wanted to understand if the additional 500 visas for 2011-12 would decrease waiting times. The response was not encouraging in the 'most of the LRR visas for 2011-12 were allocated to Carer Visas' and that 'at the moment, the visa processing time remains as per the website' all the best, Derrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perthbound60 Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 That is really disappointing. My understanding was that all Other Family Visas were treated the same as there could be a compelling arguement for each Visa. I feel like I'm on a rollercoaster, good news with extra no. of Visas & followed by news that most have already been allocated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepywombat Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hey everyone... I can't offer any good news as I haven't heard anything yet... I just want to say to everyone 'HANG IN THERE...' Yes, it's very frustrating and yes, it feels as though life has to be put on hold but at least we have started the process. They haven't said no to us, and as long as we toe the line and behave and stay within the limitations of this visa we will be fine. LRR is the visa that has the lowest priority within the Other Family category, and as such, we just have to be patient. Hopefully some good news is just around the corner... Keep smiling Cx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzieland Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hi My sister applied for LRR on 5th July and was told that she would be allocated a CO in 8 weeks. What does this mean ? Will her application be processed now or if not now when ? Anyone knows ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazybones1987 Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Hey guys, slightly off topic but does anyone what's the policy on traveling abroad while on a Bridging Visa for someone who has applied for a Remaining Relative visa onshore? p.s. No case officer has been appointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielphan Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hi My sister applied for LRR on 5th July and was told that she would be allocated a CO in 8 weeks. What does this mean ? Will her application be processed now or if not now when ? Anyone knows ? Hi Ozzieland That's fair enough. It's the normal time ( 4 - 8 weeks ) for new applications to be assigned for assessment. If any application is found that meet the core requirements to be granted visa, it will be given the queue day and place in the queue! The queue applications then will be granted visa when the visa places become available. The cap will be acted at anytime during the program year once the number of granted visa reached. Details of processing time, cap and queue day are on IMMI's website: http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/21managing.htm The current cap and queue of Other Family visa at here: http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/other-family-visa-queue.htm Good luck to your sis's case Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielphan Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hey guys, slightly off topic but does anyone what's the policy on traveling abroad while on a Bridging Visa for someone who has applied for a Remaining Relative visa onshore? p.s. No case officer has been appointed. Hi Lazybones1987 You still be able to travel oversea anytime if you want during your application is being processed by Bridging visa B that allows you could re-entry to AUS lawfully!! Once you leave AUS, your Bridging visa A is ceased and you have to have that to return! Before you are going to travel, see your nearest IMMI's office to be granted Bridging visa B with fee about 95 AUD and no more 3 months for your traveling period!!! Enjoy your travel!!! :biggrin: Cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
day09 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Hi My sister applied for LRR on 5th July and was told that she would be allocated a CO in 8 weeks. What does this mean ? Will her application be processed now or if not now when ? Anyone knows ? Hi Ozzieland, I think Daniel's reply is not totally correct. (sorry Dan i am just trying to present my thoughts) After I lodged my applications offshore 6-8 weeks, I got a Receipt of Acknowledgment from Australian Embassy, and they passed my application to a CO. She contacted and asked me to undergo Medical Exam and Police Checks. I was so glad to do all of those requests, and then the officer emailed me that all results were received. And then, they professionally announce that my application had been locked in the safe extremely carefully, and I will be more than welcome to be put on the queue in Only 10+ years. Then they ended their announcement politely by a sentence: "Do not hesitate to contact me." I do no dare to get married now and even in 10 years. Do not know what this leads my life to, when Australia; the most well-known on the Earth, which is made by soil, for humaniarism; asks me - an extremely lonely and weak girl - to wait for 10+ years just in order to reunite with my family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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