Australian Visa Processing Times

Australian Visa Processing Times 02/04/2010

I often have clients asking me how long Australian Visa processing times will be once they have lodged their application with the Australian Embassy. There are many variables to take into account when I answer this question.

1) Each Australian Visa case is assessed on its own merits therefore each case is different and will be subject to different processes, for example, applications which may appear to have false information or documents provided will take longer for the case officer to have the documenets authenticated
2) A well organised and completed application will make for an easier Australian Visa application to assess by the Department of Immigration Case Officer. Providing all the documents at the outset will mean the case officer will not have to make repeated requests for information nor wait for the information to be gathered and provided. It is my job as an Australian registered migration agent to make sure your application is well prepared.
3) It all depends on where you are lodging your application and what type of application it is. You will find most Australian Embassies will advertise processing times on their websites as an average processing time. It could mean your application will be assessed more quickly if it is very well prepared. That is my job as an Australian registered migration agent is to make sure you application is well prepared!

As Australian Registered Migration Agent with 12 years Australian Government Experience and two years Experience as a Case Officer with Department of Immigration I know my way around legislation and government policy and procedure I can guarantee I will lodge a thorough and efficient Australian Visa application, one that will meet the guidelines and resolve the need for the case officer to come back for mulitple requests as I have a knack for predicting and knowing the questions they will ask!

I make it my job to lodge a very prepared Australian Visa application and I dot all my is and cross all my ts so that your application can be processed within the average processing times advertised.

Comments

Bimal Bhattarai link

04/14/2010 4:50pm

Hi

I just had a question in relation to a 886 visa. The question is three pathway - there is no mention of recent work experience requirement for subclass 886 if the person holds a 485 Visa.

Can you please comment .

Regards

Bimal Bhattarai

Danielle Ferris link

04/16/2010 1:11am

Hi Bimal

The legislative requirements for the subclass 886 visa are the same for everyone regardless of what qualifying visa you may be currently on.

I suggest you do an online or telephone consultation with me if you would like to ensure you will meet the eligibility requirements of the subclass 886 visa.

thanks and regards
Danielle Ferris

Judith

06/06/2010 3:28pm

Hi, Just wondering about the decision that they will take concerning the cancelation of the bridging visas. I've just applied for visa subclass 886 december last year 2009, and I'm actually on bridging visa. what I'm suppose to do??? Thanks...

Danielle Ferris link

06/10/2010 4:48pm

Dear Judith

For the time being you will need to wait to find out if you will be one of the people who will have their bridging visa cancelled. The bill is only going through parliament at the moment to allow the Minister this power to cap and cease GSM applications in the pipe line. It hasn’t started happening yet. It will only be for people who have an occupation for which the CAP limit has been reached. We haven’t been advised of what these caps are as yet so we don’t know how this will affect certain occupations.

If you are someone who this happens to I suggest you get in contact with me and we can work out if you have any other visa options at that point. I recommend it could be worth your while to in the meantime try and find an employer willing to sponsor you. If you do I can assist with an employer sponsored application. Send me an email for further information.

Thanks and regards

Danielle

Shiva

06/17/2010 4:24pm

Dear Danielle
i have applied 886 visa on Aug-2009
on the basis of Chemical Engineering and i have submitted all my documents and still didnot received my PR. please could you able to tell me why my application is getting delayed and when can i anticipate my PR.
Thanking You
Regards
Shiva

SHIVA

06/17/2010 4:31pm

Souza

06/23/2010 11:50pm

I ve applied 886 visa august 2009 as cook last week I just received my 485 graduate visa.
I would like to know if my case will be at capping.
My workplace willing to sponsor me if necessary. In your opinion what should i do?
Tks
Souza

Danielle Ferris link

06/27/2010 11:32pm

Hi Souza

Thanks for your enquiry. If you have applied for the 485 you should have been “saved” by the transitional arrangements, however, DIAC did cancel many visas that were in the pipeline earlier this year and we have seen by recent sweeping changed implemented by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship with such things as the new Skilled Occupations List that we cannot predict the future of Australian Immigration. If you have an employer willing to sponsor you I highly recommend you look at applying for an employer sponsored visa. I can assist with employer sponsored visas – email me your CV if you like. Are you located in South Australia?

Jessica

06/29/2010 2:55pm

Hi ,
I competed my masters in ICT managemnet in july 2009. I applied my 485 graduate visa in august 2009. My agent did a big mistke. She nomimated my occupation as an accountant in the application form although she attached the ACS positive skill assesment .It was a typing error. I found it in jan 2010 tha she did this mistake. I changed my agent and filled incorrect answer form 1023 immediatly. My new agent filled my correct occupation as recent ICT graduate.
NOw on 19th of may I got case officer. He requested for personal documents as PCC,Form80,Marriage certificate.
I submitted all on 03 june 2010.
I am still waiting for the approval . I met all the requirements.
I am very upset about that mistake my agent did although i fixed it before the allocation of case officer. Can you please tell me why he is taking it so long to make the decision.....?
Regards
Jessica

SHIVVAAN

06/30/2010 4:11pm

Danielle link

06/30/2010 11:44pm

Dear Jessia

If you already have a migration agent then you should check with your migration agent in regards to what is delaying your application. It may be taking additional time due to them verifying your relationship to ensure your partner meets the requirements to be included in your application and also the form 80 is the character check requirements form and usually we provide this at the beginning of the process so it doesn’t cause delays, it sounds like due process but things have been held up due to errors made and forms not being submitted that should have been submitted when your application was lodged, for example your marriage certificate.

If you already have hired a migration agent I cannot assist you or provide migration advice due to my code of conduct requirements. However, if you do not have an agent you could hire us to follow up with the case officer, ensure things are now correct and everything will run smoothly until the finalisation of your case. We can also liaise with the case officer in regards to processing times and find out a more accurate estimate for you.

You can contact us on 1300697069.

Thanks and regards
Danielle

Danielle link

06/30/2010 11:46pm

Dear Shiva

I am a registered migration agent not a representative from the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship so I cannot tell you why your application is delayed or taking so long. I can suggest if you don’t have a registered migration agent to represent you it may be worthwhile to have one look into your application for you to find out the status of the application and if there are any outstanding issues for the case officer that may be able to be resolved. Our company could do this for you, however, you will need to sign up for our service and authorise us to act and enquire on your behalf. To find out how to do this you can email us.

Thanks and regards
Danielle

todd

07/05/2010 8:23am

hi, I am an Australian citizen an my wife and I lodged her visa application with the Australian embassy in Berlin over a month ago and we still haven't received a case officer.Is this normal?and can I ring the visa department to ask what is happening with our application?

Danielle link

07/05/2010 11:42pm

Hi

This is not highly unusual. If I were acting on your behalf I would be following up with the Embassy to find out where your acknowledgment letter is, get your file number and find out who your case officer is. You could also check the processing times for partner visas at the Australian Embassy in Berlin, go to www.dfat.gov.au and click on Berlin.

We offer post lodgement assistance if you require one our packages please send us an email. We can liaise with the Embassy from here on in and ensure your application is processed within the Department’s service standards and you are subject to fair and reasonable decision making and advocate on your behalf if it is necessary. We follow up regularly with the Embassy and can organise an post lodgement requests or issues the Embassy may raise.

Thanks for your question.

Todd

07/06/2010 3:19am

Thankyou very much Danielle for your reply. I rang the embassy and they told me that the co had sent us a reply ( although we have received no email )anyway we have a case officer and I feel a thousand times better.

Danielle link

07/07/2010 10:47am

Excellent news! Don’t forget if you or any one you know ever need assistance at any stage if you run into any issues we can help!

We do recommend to anyone out there if you can afford to hire a registered migration agent to handle your spouse visa application it will take out all of the guess work, worry, stress and save you lots of time to have an expert to handle the whole process for you from start to finish. Due to our expertise often we can ensure quicker processing times as we make sure the application is thorough and any issues are addressed upfront plus we know the process inside out and guide you as to the right time to take action on visa requirements.

All the best from All Australian Visas to you and your partner.

dhaval

07/11/2010 10:08am

Hi there, My name is Dhaval. I applied my 886 visa but my residency was rejected on the basis of 2 years study problem but i got my 485 visa but my 886 is still with Mrt ? so does capping affect me? waiting for your reply.

Anjan Roy

07/14/2010 9:21pm

Hi,

My name is Anjan Roy and I am from INDIA. After having approved a State Sponsorship by ACT for a skill of Personnel Officer(ASCO-2291-11), I have filed my case for Immigration to Australia in April 2010. State Sponsorship visas were granted with in 6 to 9 months until last year. With the recent changes in the processing time, would you be able to provide information on what could be a the tentative processing time for my case?

Thank you

Anjan Roy

Danielle link

07/16/2010 9:34am

Dear Anjan

Thanks for your post. As far as we are aware we have not been advised that the processing times have changed. If you have been allocated a case officer I suggest you contact the case officer to find out about the progress of your application.

Thanks and regards

Danielle

dhaval

07/16/2010 1:59pm

Hi mam, this is dhaval here still waiting for your reply.
My 886 visa rejects and i am with mrt right now but i got my tr granted now i just want to know does capping affect me?

Danielle Ferris link

07/20/2010 12:42am

Hi Dhaval,

If your case is with the MRT and they decide to remit your decision they will send the case back to DIAC to re look at your case. I could not tell you if or how capping would affect you without looking into this further and spending time researching as this is not a situation I have come across and I cannot give you migration advice unless you book a consultation. I would suggest if you have hired an agent to represent you at MRT you ask them to follow this up for you. If you need representation we can assist.

Best to you for a positive outcome!

Thanks and regards
Danielle

dhaval

07/30/2010 12:16am

Hello mam,
thanks for your answer. Government have cancel the visa capping bill and mrt people will get decision and priority will not affect them.
thanks for your time.

Priya

08/01/2010 10:58pm

Hi my name is priya..i have masters in accounting and have applied for PR in Aug 2008 on my sister sponsorship.i'm really fed up of waiting...can you advise wht can i do?

bob

08/02/2010 1:36am

hi my name is bob and the case officer asked for evidence of finance during 900 hours of experience one of the australian citizen who is my family friend assisted me with funds but he use to give me cash in hand so please advice me what i can do now,i already have the lawyer and i am very confused about what to do please help me maqy god bless u

Danielle link

08/02/2010 7:24am

Dear Dhaval

I am not sure where you have read the information the Australian Government has cancelled the cease and cap legislation. They cannot cancel legislation, they have to pass new legislation to override the old legislation. Currently in Australia due to the upcoming election the Government is in a caretaker mode which means they cannot make any new decisions until the elections are over. So please let us know where you have heard this information so I can try and verify it for you but it does not sound correct to me.

Thanks and regards

Danielle

Prakash

08/02/2010 8:24am

Hello, I would like to know that what should i have to do for my wife visa because she finished her visa 485 on 5th dec 2010. I also lodged my PR 886 on march 2009. But I have not add my wife application in PR 886. Could you reply me.
Thanks

dhaval

08/02/2010 1:23pm

This is written on Parliament site. So mam, can explain what does it mean.

http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/legcon_ctte/migration_amendment_visa_capping/info.htm

Due to the prorogation of the 42nd Parliament and the dissolution of the House of Representatives on 19 July 2010, the Committee has determined not to continue this inquiry. If the Bill is reintroduced in the new parliament, the Senate can again refer it to the Committee for inquiry and report.

WAITING FOR YOUR REPLY.

bob

08/03/2010 11:10pm

hi my name is bob and my case officer asked for evidence of finance during 900 hours of unpaid experience one of the australian citizen who is my family friend assisted me with funds but he use to give me cash in hand so please advice me what i can do now,i already have the lawyer and i am very confused about what to do please help me may god bless u waiting for yur reply

Thanks and regards
bob

Danielle link

08/04/2010 11:46pm

Hi Priya,

There is not a lot you can do I am afraid at this stage except get in touch with your migration agent if you have one to follow up with the case officer. Your agent or you can actually try and contact and find out where it is at.

Did you know if you send a blank email to aspc.processing@immi.gov.au you will get back information about the processing times for skilled visas.

The only way you can speed up the process is if you find an employer to sponsor you and then lodge an employer sponsored visa. We have contacts with recruitment companies who can assist you to find sponsors.

Thanks and regards

Danielle

Danielle link

08/04/2010 11:48pm

Dear Bob

If you already have hired a registered migration agent I would speak to them about it. When you apply for a visa that requires you have a certain amount of work experience you need to be able to prove that you earned the money and you were employed. If you are not able to provide evidence you were paid you may be in a position where your visa is refused. I highly recommend you speak to your migration agent about this issue. Usually you need payslips, tax returns and a letter from your employer.

Thanks and regards

Danielle

dhaval

08/05/2010 10:51am

Hi mam! this is dhaval here. i am waiting for your answer about the explanation of visa capping bill. please reply me if u can what does it mean.

Seema

08/06/2010 6:09pm

Hi Madam,

I filed 485 on 8th feb 2010. As community worker. Please could tell me when can i expect decision on it.

Thanks

Seema

Danielle Ferris link

08/08/2010 11:24am

Dear Seema

Skilled Graduate 485 visas are processed in the order of which they are lodged. These visas are exempt from priority processing arrangements. This means you will be able to be legally able to stay in Australia on a bridging visa until the outcome of the 485 visa.

Currently the Department of Immigration are processing 485 visas that were lodged on 5 August 2009 are currently being processed – this means your application is roughly 5 months away from processing.

Are you aware of the changes made to skilled migration program on 1 July 2010? Do you know if you are eligible for a visa with the new changes? I suggest you book in for a consultation with us to work out if you are eligible or how you can become eligible to continue on your pathway to permanent residence in Australia.

Thanks and regards
Danielle

Danielle Ferris link

08/08/2010 11:33am

Dear Dhaval
Did you actually receive a letter telling you that you have been affected by visa capping and ceasing?
If you have then I suggest you contact me by email and I can see if you are eligible to lodge another applicaiton and start from the beginning.
Anyone who received one of these letters has had their visa application cancelled and you have to write to request a refund of the fees you paid to the Department. I know many people were looking at starting a case against the Department to argue against the decision, but this has to be done individually. Please email me if you want to see if you are currently eligible. In regards to whether the legislation to do this has been amended I would suggest you would have received another letter if this was the case. I would have to do some checking myself as I am not aware the decision was reversed.
thanks and regards
Danielle

Danielle Ferris link

08/08/2010 11:34am

Dear Shiva
Apologies I realised I missed your post.
Have you had any outcome for your 886 visa. As far as I know Chemical Engineers were getting through the process fairly quickly, however, it depends on the priority processing arrangments. People with family sponsors and state sponsors were higher up the priority processing list.
thanks and regards
Danielle

Sean link

08/14/2010 5:17am

Hi,
I got thru my positive TRA in Sept 2009, SA state sponsorship granted in Oct 2009. My application for PR lodged with DIAC on 16 March 2010.
My occupation remains on the new SOL. I have submitted all necessary documents such as PCC, health requirements, IELTS through my migraton agent based in Australia. She does give me feedback's when I call to inquire, but with the care taking Govt in place she told me things will get moving only afterwards. Can you give me an idea as to when I can expect my PR please? Would be so grateful to have a second opinion.
Thanks in advance.

Sean.

Danielle link

08/16/2010 7:17am

Dear Sean

Congratulations on getting your TRA and state sponsorship and lodging your application. I cannot give you any advice as you already have an agent, however, I would suggest she is knowledgeable in guiding you through the process.

For your information I have provided a link from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website that will explain the processing priority groups and processing timeframes. http://www.immi.gov.au/about/charters/client-services-charter/visas/8.0.htm

Thanks and regards

Danielle

Sonya

08/19/2010 10:41pm

Dear Danielle,
I've completed masters in accounting and I've logded my application in Dec 2009 under 886 through my brother's sponshership. My brother have Australian citizenship however he has been living in Singapore since couple of yrs. While i checked online, it showed that my process has been commenced last wk. I was wondering whether it will affect my processing or not that my brother is living in singapore from past few yrs. Will it be god idea to ring immigration office to make sure about it? Or is there anything that you could suggest me at this stage.
In waiting of your reply.
With many thanks
Sonya

Danielle Ferris link

08/19/2010 11:32pm

Dear Sonya
Thanks for your enquiry. Your brothre as your sponsor is required to be a Australian Citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident. If he is an Australian Citizen that is fine, however, if he is a Permanent Resident he just have to make sure it is still current and he is within the 5 year period of his PR grant which allows him to travel in and out for that first 5 years. After that he needs to apply for a Resident Return Visa.

We are offering a new service to anyone who has lodged a general skilled application and would like to have an agent check their file after lodgement to make sure everything is there and complete a decision ready checklist.

We have to check the documents before we can sign off on the checklist but ultimately it is a special service offered to registered migration agents whose clients have lodged decision ready applications, it means their applications can be processed more quickly than applications without the decision ready checklist.

thanks and regards
Danielle FErris

Mudassir Nawaz

08/21/2010 11:42pm

Hi,

I have received below email from my case officer before financial year starts and it's already 2months. Can anyone let me know what's my situation.
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All required documents have been received for this application and it is now
decision ready.

As the Department is unable to exceed the annual grant targets set by the
Government this application will be decided at the beginning of the new
financial year.

Anastasia

08/22/2010 12:12am

Hi Danielle,

Hi I am an Australian citizen living in Australia, living apart from my husband in Canada while we await the outcome of our spousal visa application. My husband and I lodged his visa application with the Australian embassy in Ottawa 5 July.

We still haven't received a case officer, and are concerned that there will be a delay due to the caretaker government in Australia. My husband would like to come over for a short visit on a visitor's visa while his application is being considered. Is this possible? And how do we contact anyone without having a case officer?

Any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated!

Danielle link

08/22/2010 1:32pm

Dear Stacey
When I represent people when lodging spouse visa applications I usually liaise with the Embassy to organise approval for lodgement of a tourist visa with the case officer once the case officer has been assigned. I am surprised you haven’t been advised of your case officer as yet. Caretaker government has no effect on applications already lodged. I can tell you this as I have over thirty current active spouse visa applications with several different Australian Embassies and none are on hold.
You might want to considering hiring us to follow up with the Embassy, ensuring everything is in order and get things moving plus organise the tourist visa so you husband can join you here in Australia as soon as possible. He will need to leave even if for a day when the case officer is ready to grant – just go somewhere close like New Zealand for example. You can email me at Danielle@allaustralianvisas.com for further information
Thanks and regards
Danielle

Danielle Ferris link

08/22/2010 1:33pm

Hi Mudassir
What is the date of your letter? Can you email me a copy to danielle@allaustralianvisas.com so I can comment?
thanks and regards
DAnielle

Aurora

08/24/2010 11:40pm

Hey Danielle,
A question on 485 visas.

I got the impression from a housemate that a guy at his work got his 485 application rejected randomly. In other words, there are too many people applying and so they decide to reject your application even though you had everything in order.

Is this an accurate assessment of how things are at the moment? I thought that because I had studied for more than 2 years in Australia and have all my ducks in a row with regards to my visa application that I should be fine.

Should I be worrying?

Danielle Ferris link

08/25/2010 10:58am

I cannot comment on why your friend’s visa application was rejected. If he wants to get a professional opinion you can tell him to email me.

In regards to your application if you have lodged all the required documents and you meet the criteria your application should be approved.

If you like we offer a service where we can check your application even if you have already lodged it and then send through a Decision Ready Checklist if we are satisfied everything is there, this allows the Department of Immigration to process your application quicker. You can see more details about this on my other blog post.
thanks and regards
Danielle

VivianPraz

09/01/2010 8:28pm

Hi !

My name is Vivian, I live in brisbane...on 25th of august I had a MRT hearing for my 457 Visa. We supplied with all the documents which were not included during the lodgement of my visa last year ( thats coz of my agent's fault, he messed up big time and has a habbit of forgetting things and didnt submit the required documents as per the rules and regulations)

anyhow the reason why my visa application was refused was the business not being an approved sponsors, there was no training plan in place and the case officer at dimia was not happy with the companys financial statement.

on 25th august the tribunal member asked for a detailed financial statement which should show a split of wages. Showing super, wages, and wages spent on training , the member being very kind and understanding the fact that my bosses business is not a big business and that the my previous migration agent screwed up gave us 7 days to submit this financial statement which should show a split of wages and wages spent on training. he was fine with rest of the things presented and discussed during the case hearing ....he said after he recieves the financial docs he will take two weeks to finalize my case.

Do you reckon this is a good sign ? or does MRT usually takes 2 weeks time to decide and send its decision by post ?

Most of my friends said that if the member had to refuse my case he would have done it straight away, but coz he understood the facts which we gave him about the preious agent not being supportive and that he messed up the case, plus understood the fact that we are a medium scale business he gave us 7 more days.

have anyone of you been through this before or is this a general procedure for taking 2 weeks time to send the decision by post ? Do I have a chance to get my 457 visa ? should i keep my fingers crossed or ?

what happens after the applications is remitted ?

waiting for your valuable feedback

thanks D !

Vivian

Mel

09/08/2010 11:00pm

Hi, I lodged my app 886 Aug 2008 and have just recieved a case officer. They have asked me to supply a lot of info that I have already submitted like skills assessments and medical. I am not sure why I am a primary teacher and I noticed that the assessors are no longer teach Australia is this due to the recent changes? Also I have been allocated a different case officer and was not even advised about the first this is now my second pm app and I can't afford any more hassle can you help me out?

vinod

09/13/2010 2:51am

dear sir,
i have completed my diploma and btech in mechanical engg.i have an experience of nearly 8+ years in automotive filed. if i am applying for jobs in australia , whether my profile of education i get job or if i apply for pr in australia will i get pr.my age now is 28 nad i m married also till now no kid .wife is concieved.so after baby birth can i able to take my family also with me if i get pr

Tush

09/13/2010 7:39pm

Hi there.

I would be appriciated if someone can tell me the approx waiting period on spouse 485 visa, dated on 1 Sep.2010? how long do you reckon should the application take to be finalised?

Thanks in advance.
cheers

misumina

09/19/2010 5:24pm

Dear Danielle Ferris,

I have lodged my caegory 3 175 application in August 2010,

May you please suggest the tentative period when I can have a case officer?

Danielle link

09/19/2010 10:53pm

Dear Misumina

It would be useful to know what occupation you have nominated and I will be able to let you know rough processing times.

We offer a post lodgement service where we can check your application and ensure everything is in order and check through all of your paperwork and advise you on any documentation or information you may not have provided that may be required. We can also advise you of any further steps you may need to take if you have not already. We can also liaise with the Department on your behalf for the rest of your application and speak to your case officer on your behalf.

Thanks and regards

Danielle

Dil

09/21/2010 9:35pm

Dear Madam,
My name is Dil . I have applied for TR 485 visa last december 2009 and has not yet finalised . It would be great if you could let me know which month's application is processing currently .Also I am collecting my 12 months work experience which will complete in March 2011 . After granted my 485 should I file my PR or not please let me know ...thank you

Mustafa

09/22/2010 10:18pm

Hi Daniella,

I had applied for my permanent residency GSM 885 way back in Aug 2008 as an overseas student and had my skill assessed as a Computing Professional (nec). I picked up a job as a IT Business Analystst in Aug 08. In Jan 2009, DIAC announced its first round of priority processing and brought in the critical skill list. My nominated occupation was not under the critical skill list and the department maintained that i was not eligible for priority processing which determines the order in which applications are processed. However they maintained that all applications should be assessed within 2 years.

In June 2009 i got married to my girl friend of 4 years (overseas while travelling on a Bridging B) hoping that when my residency comes through i'll apply for a spouse visa. I was not able to add her to my existing application because the department said that i cannot add my spouse (she was offshore) once the application has been lodged.

In Nov 2009 we applied for a tourist visa for her and she came down in Jan 2010 only to go back in Aug 2010 because the department granted the visa for 6 months with 8503.

Since the department had maintained that all applications in my visa type GSM 885 would be processed in 2 years from the time of lodgement, i was hoping for a decision in Aug 2010. However the department amended the priority processing again with bringing in a new priority processing in July 2010 (just 2 weeks before my application would have trespassed the 2 year turn around time). My nominated occupation does not fall in this list however my current employment , ICT Business Anaysts falls in this list that would have given me priority in processing. However the department says that i cannot change my nominated occupation and if i want to i need to put in a new application.

This new application has to be offshore since i cannot apply an onshore GSM because it has been over 2 years since i last completed my course. The department advised that i ask my employers to sponsor me. My employers are willing to however for my new nominated occupation, i need to have a base wage of 65K per year and i fall short of this figure.

in a nut shell

1. I cannot live with my wife without having to apply for a tourist visa every 6 months (unless the department grants her a 12 month visa without 8503 ). The department's post overseas will not issue her a tourist visa for the next 6 months because they claim that it violates the spirit under which the visa is granted and that it would make my wife a de-facto resident of Australia and as such the Tourist visa is not an appropriate tool for her to come and live with me.

2. Cannot get priority in the processing of my application although my current occupation is on the new priority list

3. Cannot apply for any on shore GSM visa

4. Cannot apply for employee sponsorship to sponsor my GSM application

5. If i apply for a off shore GSM, the department advises of a processing time of at least 2 years

I would appreciate any assistance that you could provide.

Recently i have been reading about Decision Ready Checklist as means to prioritize applications and that such means can only be provided by a RMA Lawyer\Agent. I was wondering if this could be of any use to me. I had not used a migration agent to lodge my application and i hazard retrospectively that may be i should have used one.

Hassan

09/23/2010 9:04pm

Hi,

I intend to lodge 175 or 176 ASAP, kindly email me your service charges for handling my case.

Regards

danielle link

09/23/2010 9:38pm

Dear Hassan
I would be happy to give you a quote if you email your CV and provide your email address and phone number. Alternatively feel free to call me at your earliest convenience. 0433 877 130
thanks and regards

Loi

09/30/2010 5:53am

My husband and I applied for GSM skilled sponsored (VE 176) last Apr 20, 2010. My sister was granted PR last 2008 and will sponsor our application. I have already submitted all documents needed to support our application online

I regularly check the progress of our application but it states "processing commenced". We also have not received any feedback yet from the embassy so I'm a bit worried since it's almost 6 months and we don' have any update. I'm also worried that all changes on GSM processing will affect our application.

My current role is personnel officer (promoted to HR manager) of a multinational corporation. when do you think I should expect an updated from a case officer? should I already call the embassy to follow-up?

Your assistance will be highly appreciated. Thanks!

Rica Lloyd

10/04/2010 12:31pm

Hi.. I would like to ask about something I applied for subclass 461 (temporary residence) last August 9, 2010 and its going to be two months now this coming October 9, 2010.. Since the average processing time is 2 months, how come I still didn't get the result of my application? Should I message them again or just wait?

Ajay Goyal

10/06/2010 9:27am

Hi Daniella,

I had applied for my permanent residency GSM 885 on 23rd July under cat 3 as Accountant and later I heard about Decision Ready Checklist, if i go for an agent and get DRC, can you give me an estimate time to get my PR,

Many Thanks

danielle ferris link

10/06/2010 1:51pm

Dear Ajay
If you use an agent to do Decision Ready checklist you will be allocated a case officer within ten working days of me sending through the decision ready checklist.
Then I have had cases recently where there has been an answer within two weeks, I cannot guarantee exactly how long your case will take I can guarantee it will be a faster response time from Department of Immigration and Citizenship about the outcome of your skilled visa than if you do not lodge decision ready checklist as that is the whole purpose of the program.
thanks and regards
DAnielle

danielle ferris link

10/06/2010 1:53pm

Hi Rica
I would suggest you contact your case officer or contact the Department of Immigration to find out who your case officer is. We can do these things on your behalf if you wish to find out more about these services then please contact us by email.
thanks and regards
DAnielle

rica

10/09/2010 2:53pm

Hi, I applied for subclass 461temporary residence and it says the processing period is 2 months.. and its been two months already.. i just rang my case officer and she told me she's still re-assesing my application. why is it so slow? Does it mean my visa will get rejected or the more its delayed the more ill get my visa stamped? Please let me know. Thank you so much.

jack

10/11/2010 10:15pm

Hi, Danielle

I have applied GSM 475 visa on july 2009.
I got Request letter for Medical & pcc from DIAC on Aug-2009.
I have submited both Medical & Pcc in sept2009 first week.
I had Job Verification ( interview) telephonic on july2010.

still I am waiting can u suggest me waht can I do in this sistuation, I have applied through agent.

Regard's
jackd.

Jim

10/12/2010 9:43am

Hi Danielle

I have applied for gsm 885 visa which now fall under cat 3 on the 28th dec 2008, i am still waiting for an reply.

Would you advise me of what can be done in my case, does DRC help me?
Or what other advise would you give me

Jim

Jim

10/12/2010 9:45am

Hi Danielle

Just to verify my above question, i fall under Cat 4 and not 3.

Please advise

Danielle Ferris link

10/12/2010 12:39pm

Dear Jim
For me to work out if we can lodge a DRC on on your behalf I need to know what is the occupation you are nominating? Only registered migration agents can lodge DRC on your behalf. Contact us by email or telephone today if you would like us to do this on your behalf. thanks and regards
Danielle

Danielle Ferris

10/12/2010 12:44pm

Dear Jack
I suggest you check with your agent to follow up the progress of your file with the case officer.
thanks and regards
Danielle

Jack

10/12/2010 3:01pm

Dear, Danielle

I have told many times my agent to ask status of my application but he didn't heard me.last week I had called ASPC to know the status of my application the lady operator told me now Case Officer is not working on my application.
also I sent Email to my previous Case officer from Team 3 & got replay tehy will replied me with in seven days if I have CO & this replay I got from Team 4, I didn't Understand it.

Shall I take Authorisation up to me?

Regard's
jackd.

Huyen Nguyen

10/12/2010 4:58pm

Dear Danielle,

I am currently on 485 till 29/11/2010 and have applied for PR as an skill independent since 27/08/2009. And if my PR will be delay up to end of 2012, so I decide to get married with my Australian partner but I heard I have to do it before my 485 finishes. And the fees I applied for PR before wont be refunded at all? Is that correct?

rica

10/12/2010 5:57pm

Danielle Ferris link

10/12/2010 8:16pm

Dear Huyen
We are specialists in Australian Immigration and spouse visas are one of our most popular visa classes. We would be glad to assist you with your spouse visa application. Please email us directly for further information about this.
In terms of when you should apply for a spouse visa onshore. You need to be married or de facto for 12 months (depending what state you live in as some states now have exemptions for this 12 month rule) and you need to be on a visa that entitles you to lodge a spouse visa application. Obviously if you need specific migration advice I suggest you book a telephone or face to face consultation with our Australian Registered Migration Agents.
Thanks and regards
Danielle

Danielle Ferris link

10/12/2010 8:19pm

If you have already checked with your case officer the only other thing I suggest if you hire us we can follow this up on your behalf.
thanks and regards
DAnielle

jack

10/13/2010 2:42pm

Dear, Danielle

How Could you know who is my migration agent?

I sent him Email day before yesterday & yet waiting for his replay.

Now what can I do.

If I take application authorisation up to is there any chances of fast processing of my application.

Regard's
jack.

jack

10/14/2010 3:43pm

Dear Danielle,

Thank's for cooperating me.
I hope that nothing is going against me.

I had alloted Case Officer for my application in August-2009.
I had got Request Letter from DIAC for Medical & Pcc.
Both of them I submited in September 2009.
I had Job verification in July 2010.

Actually I have Appointed Agent she is not MARA Agent, She is Representative of MARA agent in our Country & she lodged my application through MARA agent.

My nomited Occupation is Office Manager.

Thanks & Regard's
Jack.

penny

10/15/2010 11:48pm

Hi Danielle,

my name is penny. My question is if I haven't done 2 years diploma in children service course, but just got Certificate3 and 1 year working experience in the nominated skilled occupation, which is childcare skill, and I've got the score of 7 for the ielts test, am I able to apply for TR or not? or is there any visa I can apply for or not?

thank you very much

regards,
penny

Nilam rao

10/18/2010 10:25am

Hi
I am on bridging visa A and i applied for subclass 886 visa but my sponsor i.e my brother cancelled sponsorship last year and this friday on 15th oct. 2010 i got refusal notification for subclass 886 and i got only 25 days to stay in australia.
Is it possible i apply onshore visa on the base of my partner who applied 485 visa and he is eligible now to apply for 885 visa? Thanks and regards.

JIT PRAKASH

10/18/2010 10:36am

HI
My question is very simple. if GSM visa has been lodged via migration professional (maening meeting all requirements) at the time of lodgement.. What the chances that GSM visa will be granted regardless of time?

Jenette Tecson

10/19/2010 2:18pm

My question is like this, my husband is now in australia, he's holding a bridging visa E because his 457 was cancelled and filled a case to MRT. About two weeks ago he met an agent which is also a member of MARA told him that can help my husband to process his PR application which is put on hold last year because the sponsor cancelled his nomination. can it be possible to lodge again his PR offshore?What will happen to the case on MRT? we are rally confused what to do. Please advice us. thanks a lot.

Danielle Ferris link

10/23/2010 7:33am

Dear Penny,
In regards to your enquiry about permanent or temporary residence for Australia I would like to see your CV. Are you able to email this to our Australian Registered Migration Agents? We can then advise if you are eligible for migration to Australia.
thanks and regards
Danielle

Danielle Ferris link

10/23/2010 7:38am

Dear Nilam
For some visas it is possible to add a spouse or partner after the lodgement. If you would like to know if this applies in your situation I suggest you speak to us directly for migration assistance. If you are not able to do this it will not prevent you from lodging a spouse visa once your partner has been granted PR. In the meantime you can start collecting all the documents and evidence you will need for your partner visa application. You may also wish to seek advice as to whether you will be able to make an onshore or offshore application based on your current visa status.
thanks and regards
DAnielle

Danielle Ferris link

10/23/2010 7:41am

Dear Jit
I am not sure I understand your question. What occupation you nominated will depend on what priority processing category your visa application will be assessed under. Pleae advise and I will try and help.
thanks and regards
Danielle

Danielle Ferris link

10/23/2010 7:48am

Dear Jenette
If you have already hired a registered migration agent then you can rely on their advice. I cannot advise you under my code of conduct if you have hired and agent and I can only give general information on this blog unless I am hired to give migration advice.
thanks and regards
DAnielle

JIT PRAKASH

10/29/2010 11:16am

Hi

My question is GSM visa lodgd 176(skilled sponsored-family sponsored) and both husb (40 points) and wife (50 points) been assessed by Vetassess and AIMS. Skills- Marketing Specialist(Degree ) and Medical lab Science(Degree). If processing has commenced what are the chances that application will be sucessful? application lodged in 2009 before new SOL came into effect. How can you assist in pending applications?

Sid

10/29/2010 1:03pm

Hi
I have applied 885 visa at Aug 2008. I got case officer and 15 days ago i submitted all the demanded documents and the documents status are showing received. Could you please let me know upto what time i will get my result.
Thanks

Danielle Ferris link

10/29/2010 1:53pm

Dear Sid
It depends on to the occupation you have nominated and whether or not you have state sponsorship as to what your processing time will be. The Department of Immigration has 4 priority processing categories with number 1 being processed fastest and number 4 being processed the slowest. The categories are as per below:

Processing priority groups
The following table details processing priorities for GSM applications. Note: The highest priority is listed first.

Priority group number Applications
1 From people who are employer sponsored under the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) and the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS).
Note: Priority Group 1 applications are not GSM applications.
2 From people who are nominated by a state or territory government agency with a nominated occupation that is specified on that state or territory's state migration plan.
3 From people who have nominated an occupation on the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
See: Skilled Occupation List (SOL) – Schedule 3 – in effect from 1 July 2010
4 All other applications are to be processed in the order in which they are received.

thanks and regards
DAnielle

Danielle Ferris link

10/29/2010 1:56pm

Dear Jit
If you met all the legal requirements for a visa at that time then you have a good chance of success. I cannot not comment or give advice on this unless I see your file. You would have been able to nominate an occupation from the skills occupation list that was current when you applied. You would be in priority processing group 4. Groups 1-3 are given the highest priority. Therefore people in group 4 will find their applications will be processed in order they are received and only after applications in groups 1-3 are finalised.
Have you considered finding an employer to sponsor you? We can refer you to someone who can help you to find a sponsor.
thanks and regards
DAnielle

Sid

10/29/2010 7:25pm

Hi
thanks for information. I am Accountant and i applied in 2008. i got case officer. She demanded some documents from us and i already submitted on 14th october. its two weeks now and have not got the decision yet. Could you please have information that when all documents are received by th case officer which are shown online then how long it will take to finalise.

Thanks

Manjusha

11/01/2010 4:01pm

Dear Daniel,
I have applied for visa 885 with accounting and 7 band in each module in Dec, 09. As I was pregnant I could not give my x ray reports before july. Now that I have submitted all the documents with decission ready checklist how long will it take to get a pr?
Please reply
Thanks and Regards
Manjusha

Dino Geldenhuys

11/01/2010 9:09pm

Hi Danielle,

I only have one question. I heard a story that every time I leave Au, the period within which I can apply for PR gets delayed? For example, say I have to wait 3 years before I can apply for PR, then I leave the country for 3 weeks, then the period gets delayed with 3 weeks, so now I have to wait 3 years and 3 weeks. Is this true?

Regards,
Dino

Danielle Ferris link

11/01/2010 10:21pm

Dear Manjusha
I am guessing if you have lodged a decision ready checklist you have used a registered migration agent to do this. I suggest you refer to your registered migration agent for some advice on timeframes.
thanks and regards
DAnielle

Loi

11/29/2010 5:42am

Hi danielle, sorry if it took me awhile to respond to your clarification. However, let me please say thank you for the response you have provided.

I actually only nominated personnel officer instead of HR manager because I was only promoted this year. This is the same occupation I had when Vetasses assessed my skills for this application.

I would assume that my husband and I will be in priority processing 4. Would you have any suggestion for it to make it faster? I keep on checking the status of my online application and it is still tagged as 'processing commenced' so I would like to consider other options/recommendations to make it faster.

Your usual advise is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Joseph

11/30/2010 1:59am

Dear Danielle,
My son submitted his visa(176) in September 2010 sponsored by his sister who is a PR holder in South Australia.

Could you please tell me the approximate time for his PR to be processed?

Is the timeline same for 176 state sponsored and 176 sponsored by an eligible relative?

Kind Regards,
Joseph C

Danielle Ferris link

11/30/2010 1:38pm

Dear Dino
I do not believe this is true as you have been advised about your processing time when you leave Australia. You should advise the Department of Immigration when you leave and enter Australia but that should have no effect on your processing time except that they cannot grant the visa while you are outside of Australia if you have lodged an onshore application.
thanks and regards
DAnielle

Dear Loi,
As your question is so specific I suggest you email me directly.
thanks and regards
Danielle

Dear Joseph
I will update my blog post on Australian Visa Processing times and enter a new one.
The time time is not the same for relative and state sponsorship visas. State or Territory sponsored are higher on the priority processing list.
thanks and regards
Danielle

Hassan

12/01/2010 9:11am

Dear Danielle ,
I have an enquiry ,
I filled my 175 visa in Jan 2010 under MODL - Accountant as I was not getting IELTS 7 in each. I moved to ACT in August 2010 on a student visa.I got state nomination by ACT as an accoutant in Nov and case officer has also been allocated.
I was asked to fill a new form 80 and a photograph was required which I sent them 2 - 3 weeks ago.
Can you advise me that how long will my case will going to take. when will i need to travel out side Australia to get my visa changed ! In my website status the medicals are required still , I have done my medicals completely while my student visa process. They were the same as it is. I have heard that medicals are valid for one year.

Please advise my priority processing status.

Jimmy

12/02/2010 1:05pm

Hi,

My VC-485 visa will expire on 1 June 2011. I have already applied for VB – 885 on 21 Aug 2009. Could you please reply to following queries?

1) Recently on 11 Nov 2010 my girl friend was granted with de facto visa “Skilled (Provisional)(class VC) Subclass 485 (Skilled- Graduate(Subsequent Entrant)) Visa”. So now she is on my dependant visa and our 485 visa will expire on 1 June 2011. Well my status will switch to bridging visa as soon as 485 expire, because I have already applied for VB-885. My question is how can I add my girl friend in my ongoing VB-885 application since she has already been granted VC-485.

2) I finished my Bachelor of Information Technology (Systems) in Feb 2009. At the time of applying for VB-885, ACS had assessed my degree under ASCO code 2231-79 (ICT Recent Graduate). This ASCO code was in SOL list till July 2010 but as per recent changes this ASCO code is not useful anymore and my PR application has gone to priority group 4. I have given my degree for assessment in ACS again under ANZCO code 261112 – System Analyst. I am expecting to get result in coming two weeks. Now my question is can I request department of Immigration to consider my VB-885 application in priority group 3, if I get my skill assessment under ANZCO code 261112 successfully after resubmitting new skill assessment to my existing application. Also I have claimed my one year australian work experience in same field I studied or closly related to it. I have claimed my work experience as Systems Administrator.

Kind regards,

Jimmy

Sonya

12/02/2010 3:59pm

Dear Danielle,
I got a problem once again. I mentioned you last time that i've completed my masters in accounting and have applied PR under visa 886. My brother is a sponser and is an australian citizen but he has been living in Singapore since last 5yrs due to his job. During that time, he hasn't come to Australia. Now my immigration officer has been choosen and he told me that your brother hasn't stayed here for long time. He also asked me to show proof that he will come back to Australia later. I asked my brother to write a letter mentioning that he is living there in Australia only for his job and he'll come back to Australia later. Would you please suggest me what should i do in this situation? Is there any chance of rejection in getting PR? I'm very worried. Would you suggest me anything?
Regards
Sonya

Jimmy

12/03/2010 10:41am

Hi,

Conti... from my previous post.

I just received my Skill Assesment today and I got ANZSCO code 261112 - Sustem Analyst. Now the question is How do I approach Department of Immigration to consider my VB-885 application in priority group 3. I 've noted that they have already finalized PR applications lodged on or before 10 August 2009 for Priority group 3. and they are going to resume processes for this group once priority group 1,2 and ENS applications are going to be finalized. I think I have good chance for requesitng them to consider my VB-885 application lodged on 21 Aug 2009 in priority grp 3. Please kindly suggest me the how do i request them for the same.

Regards,
Jimmy

Danielle Ferris link

12/03/2010 11:16am

Dear Jimmy
Thanks for your post.
Our posts are designed to provide general information only. I will load a new post shortly about priority processing as there is lots of questions about this lately. If you have specific quesitons about your case or feel you require assistance from a registered migration agent before or after you have lodged an application then please email us.

If you are ever unsure about the Australian Immigration / Migration Process or Australian Visas you consult with a registered migration agent or the Department of Immigration.

We at All Australian Visa are registered migration agents and can provide migration advice and assistance to our clients only. We provide general information to the general public and can only provide them with advice if they hire us to represent them or to book an online consultation.

thanks and regards
Danielle Ferris
Registered Migration Agent
Migration Agent Registration Number 0955608
Member of the Migration Institute of Australia MMIA 352
www.allaustralianvisas.com

Danielle Ferris link

12/03/2010 11:18am

Dear Sonya
It sounds like you may need specific advice as I have mentioned above in my response to Jimmy you may well need to seek advice from an Australian Registered Migration Agent like All Australian Visas or respond to the Department's request yourself. Email us and we can speak to you about the assistance we can offer to help address this issue for you.
thanks and regards
Danielle Ferris
Registered Migration Agent
Migration Agent Registration Number 0955608
Member of the Migration Institute of Australia MMIA 352
www.allaustralianvisas.com

Danielle Ferris link

12/03/2010 11:22am

Dear Hassan
Your medicals are only valid for one year so you would need to decide when you will sit them again. You could wait until requested otherwise they will expire again. I cannot tell you exactly how long the visa application will take, however, you may be able to lodge a Decision Ready Checklist which only Registered Migration Agents such as All Australian Visas can lodge on behalf of clients.
We would also address the issues about the medical and form 80 and any other outstanding issues.
Did you complete your character checks? The form 80 can take 6 months or longer for people in some countries. Please email us to find out about what services we may be able to offer.
thanks and regards
Danielle Ferris
Registered Migration Agent
Migration Agent Registration Number 0955608
Member of the Migration Institute of Australia MMIA 352
www.allaustralianvisas.com

VickHaler

12/05/2010 8:41am

Hi Danielle,
Could you please advise whether aplying subclass 885 while on Bridging Visa for 485 would affect work rights(Bridging visa C) ? I am still under
6 months recent Australian qualification criteria.

Cheers

Ashvin

12/05/2010 5:39pm

Hi!

I hope you are well.

Just want an advice from you please. I am under a 485 visa and it will expire mid January 2011. I just went through my IETLS test but missed the reading test (6.5). Apart from this I have all the criterias to match up with the PR elegibility (885). I have been working for 2 years in the graphic design field in the same company in Australia and have an Australian's degree. I would like to know which visa can I apply for to continue to stay in Australia. I have already prepared all the neccessary documents for the 885 visa but I can't proceed with my application process because of the 0.5 mark i missed in the IELTS test. Because of time constrait I cannot undergo another test before my visa expire. I would like to know which visa can I apply for to continue to stay in Australia please.

Thank you beforehand.

Raj

12/06/2010 5:23am

what will happen to the applicants whose course completed before 6 months and are waiting for 485 visa but meet all the other requirements to apply for a PR. Rules will change in July 2011. What if 485 is not granted by june 2011? Will new rule apply? I applied for the visa by paper on 13 July 2011. Can I use DRC?

AAKASH BHARDWAJ link

12/07/2010 7:00am

Hi Danielle,

Could you please advice me that i have applied 485 graduate visa in may 2010 and i am still waiting for being granted. Is there is any way to speed up my visa application so that i will get my temporary residence before june 2011?

siddharth

12/11/2010 10:55am

Hi Danielle,
same question as vickhaler

Could you please advise whether aplying subclass 885 while on Bridging Visa for 485 would affect work rights(Bridging visa C) ? I am still under
6 months recent Australian qualification criteria

EDDIE

12/13/2010 10:35am

Hi Danielle,
I applied VC 885 april 2009 and not have any idea what to do. I am stll waiting for result of my application.
Could you please tell me how long I have to wait for my application.

bishnu pandey

12/15/2010 3:28pm

dear danielle,
i have applied 485 visa on 8th of feb 2010 and still is not granted. i am now eligible to apply PR 885. on the other hand, if i don't apply till july 2010 i have to undergo with new point test which is impossible for me. so, do you have any idea about this matter??
thank you for your assistance

Shaheda link

12/16/2010 6:55pm

Hello Danielle,
On july15 2010 i have submitted my spouse visa subclass 100.i have submitted all my required papers on that very day. I had a problem with my medical which has been also cleared by the month october 2010.still i am waiting for my visa.My question is-
How many days its gonna take more and since my husband is citizen in Australia can he postpone or cancel my visa? Does he have that right to do it?

Shaheda link

12/16/2010 6:59pm

On july15 2010 i have submitted my spouse visa subclass 100.i have submitted all my required papers on that very day. I had a problem with my medical which has been also cleared by the month october 2010.still i am waiting for my visa.My question is-
How many days its gonna take more and since my husband is citizen in Australia can he postpone or cancel my visa? Does he have that right to do it

Michael

12/21/2010 5:42pm

Hi Danielle,

I applied for visa 886 on July 2009 under the occupation ANSCO Code: 2231-79 - Computing Professionals (nec), as I was a recent graduate at that time. I'd like to ask what priority processing category do my application fall on? category 3 or 4?

If it is category 4 can I bring my fiance here to get married?

Thanks in advance

Arvind

12/23/2010 7:03pm

Hello Danielle,

I'm pannin to lodge 485 visa without my ielts score and I won't be able to submit my ielts before 28 days as I don't have time for my ielts. what happens next. does the case officer give ny extension?
thank you in advance!

regards,
Arvind.

JIGNA link

12/24/2010 10:30am

Dear Danielle,

I am on 485 and have applied for 885 visa on 13th Aug 2010, I am an Accounting student and did Professional year, I have old code for degree assessment (I think for Accounting new and old code for degree assessment is same it is 2211-11). May be I fall in category 3.
Do you know which month’s files are in the process for cat 3 for 885?
How long it takes my file to get result? Approx.
If I go for Decision ready checklist than what is my chance to get result soon?
Thank you Danielle

Mr. Patel

12/29/2010 7:25pm

Dear Danielle,

I applied for visa 886 on March 2009 under the occupation ANSCO Code: 2231-79 - Computing Professionals (nec).
I got sponser by My Brother.
May i know how long it will take to allocate case officeer in my case??

In well Advance thanks.
Regards,
PATEL

Mr. PATEL

12/29/2010 7:53pm

Dear Sonia,

May i know when did you Apply for 886 visa(Plz specify month and year)?
And wt's your Group(Priority)?

Regards,
PATEL

akash

01/02/2011 11:40am

is there a drc option for 485 visa now? i applied for it on september 2010 and need to get it by june 2011. Some people advise drc is still available and some some it is not available anymore. confused.

raj

01/05/2011 8:26pm

use gsm.processing@immi.gov.au to get latest update on which month visa is being processed. Just send a blank email and you will get a return email with info on latest update

JIT PRAKASH

01/08/2011 6:50am

HFOR ALREADY IN PROCESS gsm 175 VISA . WILL U BE ABLE TO AID IN LOOKING FOR EMPLOYER SPONSORSHIP. OCCUPATION: MEDICAL LAB SCIENCE DEGREE WITH (10 YEARS WORK EXPERIENCE IN FIJI)AND PARTNER DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SYSTEM WITH (BANKING EXPEREINCE)

sameer

01/11/2011 2:57pm

hello,
i applied my student visa for 2 years in australa for advance diploma in computer system eng. on 15th nov. but till now i nt grant my visa.......can u plz help me out....my classes are going to start on 8th feb.I am in very tence at the grant of my visa...and i logged E-visa

Augusto

01/12/2011 1:17am

HI,
I had a 886 visa application pending before 1 july 2010. Wich priority processing is my application? because my profession is not more in the new SOL.

Faisal Ahmed

01/13/2011 8:30pm

dear Danielle,
i am faisal from bangladesh. i've applied for PR on 23rd April 2008 visa subclass-176 through migration agent. I'm still in dark. i don't know what to do. is there any possibility to get PR in this subclass? i'm waiting for your reply.

Alireza Amiri

01/18/2011 7:13pm

Dear Sir/Madam

my lodgment date is may 2010 ,visa 176 ,how long more does it take for getting visa ,i know you cant tell me exact time ,meanwhile I live in Iran..

many thanks

sincerely yours

Jiggs link

01/29/2011 12:04am

Hello Danielle,

I have applied for 885 on Aug 2010. My occupation is Accounting and I have done professional year to meet the eligibility criteria.

My query is; I have applied for 885 on 13th Aug 2010 when I got my completion letter for PY course. But my original graduation was on 27th of Aug and my graduation certificate and transcript has a date of 27th Aug. There is any chance to get rejection because of I have applied before than my graduation date ?? I got completion letter early because my pregnancy due date and my graduation date was same. Otherwise no one gets completion letter before their graduation date.
On immigration website they wrote that they need completion letter and transcript of the course when we are applying for 885 visa but I had only completion letter.

Waiting for right guidance………….
Regards
Jiggs

tilok

01/29/2011 8:10pm

hello Danielle,
Its been 29th month i've applied for gsm visa 176 subclass. What should I do? Should I withdraw or wait for decession? It will be great if u give me any sugesstion.

Tilok
Dhaka

Bulbul Ahmed

02/04/2011 5:31pm

I have applied skill residence Sponsored-886 subclass in September 2008 after completing my graduation in Accounting here. After a long waiting my file been allocated to a case officer in July 2010. There were some paper required by case officer. I sent it promtly. Since then I did not hear anything from them. I have no idea what is happening there. I rang to IMMI.They could not give us any hope.By the by I applied by myself. Could you tell me what is their planning regarding this visa. I have checked with my friends who has also been applied in this subclass and still waiting for decision.Thank you.

Jerry

02/05/2011 11:45pm

hello I applied for visa 886 on may 2010 under the occupation ANSCO Code: 2231-79 - Computing Professionals (nec). but now with new SOL List my old profession is no more. My Question is : Do I need to do Re-assessment with ACS in order to get priority. So plz tell me. Thankx

sehar

02/06/2011 12:21pm

hi ....just wanted to ask you..my husband was rejected 485 skilled visa and his case is now in MRT..how long will they take to process it and how long will immigration department take to make decision....also if he is granted the visa how can he apply for me...can i be onshore on tourist visa and convert to this?

Pedram

02/07/2011 10:38am

Hi Daniel, I have lodged an skilled migrants 886 on may 2009 online and I have recently asked to provide additional docs on nov 3rd.I have submited them early dec 2010. Since then I haven't recieved any update on my status or email.can you tell me how long will it takes about for a case officer to assess and make decision on them approximately? Also, is it possible to take citizenship earlier than 1year after residency? Thank you.

itesh

02/07/2011 5:48pm

hi I logged my Application for visa 485 on 31 Dec 2010.I havenot assigned a case officer yet.Can I check the processing time or how much I have to wait until it get finalised.

Zack link

02/11/2011 4:44pm

Hello Danielle

I have applied for my GSM - 886 WA sponsership on 28 Sep 2008. I have a case officer allocated 31 Jan 2011. I came to know about the Case officer when I got back on 02 Feb 2011, As I was not in Australia when case officer was allocated, would that make delay in my application ?? Because one of my friend who applied for same visa on same day with me got his application.

Please suggest me course of action.

Thanks
Zack

02/14/2011 12:30am

I lodged my 176 visa application with Hotel/Motel Manager position last May 2010.WA State Sponsorship was granted on June 2010. My position was not in WA Migration Plan nor with the New SOL- Schedule 3,but only in Schedule 1 & 4. With the recent changed with regards to priority processing,with category will I fall?

Maddy

02/14/2011 3:48pm

can you plz tell me details about DRC(decision redy checklist)

raine

02/16/2011 1:49pm

i just wanna ask how many days i need to wait to know the result if my visa granted or refuse.. im apllying for tourist visa for 3 months.. hope i hear the answer from u..thanks!

Mon

02/21/2011 4:48pm

Hello Danielle,

I have applied for a 175-off shore on 22 Jan 2011. When do you think I will be allotted a CO.

You mentioned that groups 1-3 are generally faster. I belong to group 3, both my partner's and my profession was on the Critical Skills List. Now that it has been revoked, what should I expect. We are currently in Aus on a 457 till 16 Feb 2012. In your experience what would be the processing time for us.

Thank you in advance.

saida sultana

02/25/2011 2:15pm

Dear Danielle,

I have a sister who is an australian citizen so I can apply for sponsored 886 visa but I also have ielts results to apply 885.

Which one should I apply?

Kind regards,

Saida

Leo Liang

02/27/2011 8:35am

Hello Danielle, I have applied my 485 on Oct,2009 and the case have being further process on Oct,2010. Howerver, up till now, there still not any case officer to finalize my case. My agent wrote the email and I make the phone call as well, the immigration reply I need wait for it and without giving any specification.
What should I do now ?

Kunal

03/01/2011 9:10am

Hello Mam,
I've lodged my PR under visa subclass 886 recently and i have done Electronics Engineering. I was just wondering how long will it roughly take to get my PR.
I checked processing times on Immigration Website and it says it can take upto 18 months for my file to be processes is that true?
Thanks in advance!
Regards,
Kunal

Vineet Kaura

03/09/2011 2:38pm

Hi Danielle

I have applied for 485 visa on 6th march 2010 and have not got yet. I want to apply for 885 visa before 1st of july but I need 485 visa before that otherwise I will fall into new point system.
Please advice me what can I do ?

Many thanks
Vineet Kaura

Ananth

03/09/2011 8:48pm

Hello Danielle,

I have applied for 885 Visa on 10 Mar 2010 and I'm done with my Masters in Information Systems.My degree was assessed as ICT recent graduate 2231-79 according to ASCO standards.As I heard ACS going to review our old assessment and give ANZSCO code.This way I am going to fall in cat-3.So I have applied for reassessment.I know a guy who applied after me, got his PR after he changed his priority.My query is :

1) What should I do after I receive my ACS Assessment?
2) How long does it take to get my PR?

Thanks & Regards,
Ananth

Gaurav Joshi

03/16/2011 3:03pm

Dear Danielle,
I have applied for TR 485 on 23/02/2010, I have got enough point to apply for my PR, the immi is stating I can't apply for PR till there is a decision for 485, and really concerned about the change on point system on july 2011. would be very grateful for your suggestion, is there anyway i can apply for PR if there is no decision made before july 2011??

Kammy

03/23/2011 7:14am

Hi

I am Kammy. I am permanent resident and i want to ask regarding sponsership visa for my Sister-in-law.

Is that possible to sponser her. As my brother got expired in a car accident and she has just only 14 years old son. She is 37 years old and no one is there to support her in my home country. She has her own family parents and sisters. Sisters are married and all her family is not supporting her because he did marriage against to there wish. I am very closed to my sister- in - law and with her son. As she got married in 1994 since that time she is living in relation to us.

That will be a great help from me if i will be sponser her. Could you please give me the information regarding it that will be much appreciated. Looking for your response.
Thanks
Kammy

Vishal

03/23/2011 1:55pm

Hi,

I was on a student visa which expired on 15-03-2011. I applied for visa 485 before that which was on 10-03-2011.

I meet all the necessary requirements however, it has been 8 months since i completed my degree (12-07-2010 - 10-03-2011).

Will my application be rejected for sure?

Rahul

03/28/2011 10:16am

Hi Danielle,

Firstly,I would like to thank you for all your support. And I hope you will be able to suggest me a pathway as well.

I did masters in IT and have applied for TR on Aug 2010. Currently one of my employer is happy to sponsor me via RSMS visa but I don't have the eligible visa(TR) to apply RSMS. What should I do ? Could please guide me?
Many Thanks

Shajib

04/06/2011 1:12pm

Hi,
I applied for onshore PR on Dec,2009 under 886 by myself and then went through a agent for faster processing on July'10. Then on October my case officer allocated. Then he asked for character form and I submitted that within a day. Its been six months with case officer and every time I ask for reply through my lawyer, the response is: Health, character and national security check may take several months through third party. In this situation what should I do and also I cannot contact directly with him as I have a lawyer. Is there anyway you can help me with?

Dhaval Mehta

04/12/2011 12:38pm

HI,
I have applied for 885 under 261313 code ACS PIM 3. I have lounged my application on 7th March 2009. When case officer will allocate to my application.

Regards,
Dhaval

nina

04/19/2011 2:43pm

Hi ive applied for an 485visa in june 2010 as well as an 886visa visa in june 2010,can anyone tell me if my application was valid at that time and i havent received my 485 visa yey it it normal?

05/09/2011 10:17pm

Hi deni,
My husband applied for 485 visa then we got married and both applied for 886 visa with a family sponsorship. We already got TR visa through 485 but my question is am i Will be affected by visa caping or I will be under 886 visa ?
Thanks
Sum

Brikena

05/23/2011 10:51am

Hi,
My Fiance and I applied in 2010 for a prospective marriage visa subclass 300, and on the refusal letter the case officer stated, that we were in a 'spouse relationship' which you had to be living with him permanently for min 12mnths. He stated we didn't show that we shared finicial obligations, shared house work, etc. When we were living apart on a permanent basis as I was in School still and wanted to bring him to Australia se we can get married here. Now I am applying again, I sent the refusal letter with my applications, and I'm wonder is there a chance second time? Will they be convinced this time? after all the obstacles? in addition to my fiances refusal, I went straight away overseas to be with him as we couldn't cope with the decision, i went and stayed ith my fiance for 6 and a half months, and came back 9 weeks ago from overseas, i'm currently 30 weeks pregnant, how long until i will be allocated a case officer?

Jit Prakash

05/30/2011 5:15pm

Hi..

Just heard that GSM applications of Priority 4 have started to be axed by Cap & Cease Bill and have been returned recently. How true is this ??

raj

06/06/2011 12:27pm

hi, I have applied for tr 485 on 13 July 2009.and i have taken bridging visa e.in October 2010 my case officer said for re medical, police clearance as my previous medical was expired. and after giving birth to a daughter in Nov 2010 i gone through medical and submitted my daughters documents. but after that i haven't heard anything from my case officer. can u tell me how long i have to wait. thanks

Fahimuddin Mohammed

06/07/2011 7:33pm

HI,
I have confirmed receipt for a visa Class VE, Subclass 175 Skilled - Independent on 30-06-2009. I have lounged my application on 26th June 2009. When case officer will allocate to my application.

Regards,
Md.Fahim

06/07/2011 9:56pm

hi, i had applied for 485 TR on aug 2010, but i met all the requirements for PR only after 6 months. i did apply for DRC with help of an agent but it seems the time is running out. how long does it normally take?

ABID RASHEED

06/10/2011 5:19pm

HI SIR
we just won our case in MRT
what will next now and how much time it will take
my visa was refused in Bangkok so they send back my application there and how long it take to send there by immigrations and then Bangkok embassy
plz tell me in details how long it will take
REGARD

ASHLEY KESWICK link

06/15/2011 6:24am

I applied on 5th july 2010 as an Internal Auditor under vf 475 relative sponsored visa, since then, until now i.e. 17th May I got a case officer of team 4 requesting for further documentation, form 80which i submitted and after 3 days of which they told me to go for your medicals and get pcc. I got them and submitted them of 10th june. My question is now how long more should i be waiting for them to finalise my case? as the processing time says 18 to 24 months.Please give me advise if you can.
Thanks
Ashley

Mahesh Kondraju

06/15/2011 7:37am

Hi applied for tr 485 on 24th july 2010 and took a bridging visa b and havent returned back in the alloted time frame. Will my application will be processed, if so as am offshore how can i get back to australia for approval of my tr ?

Arthi

06/24/2011 1:03am

hi Danielle Ferris
I have lodged my application under sub class 309 (offshore)even my case officer has been alloted. Further got my first communication from case officer allmost 1 and month ago asking me to provide more evidence between me and my husband (who is PR of Australia).And i have provided those inf and even the case officer has acknowledged it allmost 1 month since i have not got any answer yet can you please let me know how long more it might take.Overall its been just over 3 months since i have applied.
Thank you.
Arthi.

Robin V

07/05/2011 3:00am

G'day

Have applied for 886 in June 2008(BEEN A LONG TIME!!) Did Hospitality Management from Swinburne Tafe Melbourne.

What are chances of getting PR in my case??
Could you please through some light on what is " Cap & Cease Bill"

Regards

bishnu link

07/05/2011 11:23am

bishnu

07/05/2011 11:31am

Dear Danielle,
I have applied my 485 visa on 8th of february 2010. i have already finished PYP ON January. on 24th of may 2011 my file was opened however till today it is not granted. my all friends whose file was opened same day they got even 885. so i am so panic about my 485. could you please give some idea on how long it may take for approval or why it is happening so. thank you for your understanding and assistance.
bishnu

neel

07/15/2011 3:16pm

Dear Danielle,

i have applied for my 885 visa on 15th june 2011 i have got case officer on 28th june 2011.my agent didnt informed me that i have got CO i came to know by calling department and till now i just know that my CO id doing initial assessment on my documents . i dont know how long still does it takes as i have alredy submitted all the documents ? my friend got hir PR in 10 days than why my case officer is taking this much time in just assessing my documents? what should i do? shall i call department again? how long generally it takes to get result? i have put file with my spouse my agent told me that my spouse dont need to give IELTS if he put his tax return , employment letter and recent pay slips?
please help me with this, i am so confuse even my agent not replying me properly!

she always very busy never come on phone.

Thank you

Gurpreet Kaur

07/16/2011 10:28pm

Hi

I have lodged my student e-visa application for masters in computer science on 8 july 2011. I am from india. my classes will start from 8 aug 2011. my medicals got finalised on 13 july 2011. how much time it will take to get visa after medical is being finalised as i have not much time left for my classes to start. I am really worried. there is one more thing, on my CoE course commencement date is 15 july 2011. will this have any effect on my visa? like refusing application because of late submission. my agents told me that if i get my visa late then i can defer my admissions for next intake. is this possible? Please guide me.

Thank You

Gaille Hutchison

07/20/2011 12:48am

Hi

We are in the process of becoming guardians of my husband's grandson who resides in the UK. The court has supplied all the info for an orphan visa and the tourist visa, but we have now been told that the tourist visa will take 8 weeks, is there any way to get it processed quicker on compassionate groiunds? Can we make contact with the case officers?

We are very worried as we have been in this process for a year now so any advice and or help you cna provide would be much appreciated....

Thanks

Mohammed Ali

07/28/2011 12:31am

Hi there,

Firstly, i congratulate for running an excellent forum to help people migrating to Australia.

Currently holding a 485 visa and as i come under the transitional arrangements option as i am looking forward to apply for an Onshore 885 visa as per the OLD POINT SYSTEM.

I also have applied for an Offshore 175 in June 2008 about which i haven't receive any update from immigration.

My question is it right to apply for 885 or still wait for 175 visa to be granted. My 485 expires in May 2012.

Please advise as i am really confused and needs a way out to get my PR ASAP.

Looking forward for your advice.
Thanks heaps.

God Bless You

Yogita

08/05/2011 5:43pm

Hi,

currently I am holding BVA and case officer has been allocated for 485 visa. He asked for medical and x ray reports. I am pregnant and cannot undergo for x ray. How will it effect on my file process? baby is due in mid sept. should I give x ray report afterwards?
once I provided them medicals, how long would it take to grant 485 visa?
Please let me know.
Much appreciated for your advise.
Thanks

Pauline

08/08/2011 11:47pm

hi Danielle,

I am a dependent on my fiancé's temporary general skilled migration visa. However our relationship broke down a long time ago. I am on a student visa now which will expire end of october. I want to withdraw the application before my student visa runs out. I need to know if it is possible to do so myself. I would appreciate not involving my ex in this process.
Please advice.
Regards
Pauline

radha

08/16/2011 12:51am

i have applied for rsms visa i have already lounge my pr n my case officer has been allocated but still my nomination is not approved i am really worried what will happen

radha

08/16/2011 1:16am

could you please give my application is on the right track or not nomination is not approved yet and case officer has been allocated i am really worried rsms is in the priority processing but it takes so long i dont understand whats going on i am waiting for ur suggestion thank u

Shashank

08/24/2011 10:52pm

Hi there,
I have one question I am studying Bachelors which is going to finish this October but my visa expired in September 2010 and when i applied for my extension of visa then it got rejected and i ended up to apply for MRT now can you help me if i have got any chance to apply TR or any other visa, as i heard that applying for PR was out of the question when i am in MRT. And the decision is still pending. It would be a great help to get me back. Thank You

Manish

09/05/2011 9:21pm

I would apply for independent skilled visa (class 175).
By qualification i am MBA + BE (Computers) with 8 years of work experience into business process analysis and worked with consulting & IT firms. now i am working with telco operator.

i want to know the following:

1. Which skill set i match to in the SOL (ANZSOC) for aus immigration?
2. how many years of my experience match to this skill set?
3. which is the body that will assess my skill set?
4. i understand that they need transcripts of education details. so will my each semester marksheets for engineering (marksheets mentions the subject names and i graduated from Mumbai University) along with degree certificated be sufficient?

Aradhana

09/13/2011 4:13pm

hi..i have submitted my student dependent visa application to the ustralian High commission on the 12th of August 2011.I am still awaiting a reply and itz been a month now..and they havent yet assigned me a case officer.My husband is on a sub class 573 visa.can you please help me by telling me when can i expect a reply from them?

09/18/2011 1:21pm

hi,

i just want to ask few question plz.

first of all i a student in sydney,australia.i m here since 5 years as a student.currently i m nearly finishing bachelor in accounting.i m unmarried.i m willing to get extend my visa for 6 more months to be complete my bachelor in accounting.so, i can complete in february 2012.after that i want to apply for TR graduate 485 visa.?.

but wondering if i couldnt get 6 band each in ielts. i m planning to get apply for 773 for master in accounting visa and go overseas to get married.so my spouse will get dependent visa than when she arrives here than after i finish my master in accounting course, i want to change my visa status to dependent and want my spouse to be student for diploma course.????????

is it possible that i stayed as student for 7 years than lastly get married and again change my spouse to be student and i ll stay in dependent visa if we both are in australia.????

please advise me is it possible to get visa without any difficulties in my case?. cause, i want to stay in australia for as longer as i can and wanna see to get PR ?.

what are the possibilities to get PR if i get 6 band each in ielts and finished bachelor in accounting and want to go in regional sector like darwin or perth etc. is it possibilities to get permanent residence (PR).??????/

i hope to get ur answer without any hassel please.

thanks
BJ

medy

09/25/2011 1:27am

Hi.

Im in serious problem now. I just graduated on June 2011. I lodged 485 online(august 2011) and now my visa expired and on bridging visa A. Everything went smoothly until i got the negative assessment from vetassess. I know i should use agent from the start.=(

Now I'm confused how to solve this problem. Can i re-apply 485 on paper application on bridging visa a and after i lodge it,i will withdraw the old 485? of course i will choose different occupation which closer to my degree.

Second options, I think i should withdraw and go back home and come back to australia with visitor visa and apply new 485 visa with different occupation asap within 6 months of my graduation. And also use agent. (should i go home with bridging visa b and apply for visitor visa to australia or i have to withdraw first)????

I have called migration agent but nobody available now. I just want to know the answer like asap.

Please give me some information to solve my problem

thank you

soy

10/06/2011 1:10pm

hi

ive lodged my 485 on may 2009 and 886 on 1st oct 2009 by myself.

485 was granted last august and will be expired next mid of feb. but havent heard any news in terms of 886 yet. ive been waiting for exactly 2 years and a couple of days more :( even worse, cant check via online cuz i lodged forms in papers.. when will 886 granted roughly??

technically ive got 2 visas now? or jus graduation visa atm??

planning to get back home for a couple of months but someone told me that if i go abroad during visa processing, gov will stop to look at mine. is that true? so confusing....

phsareen

10/11/2011 11:48pm

i lodged my gsm offshore application as a cook in 2008. i have not heard from he department in regards to anything for the application. i lodged all the papers except for the medicals and would just like to get a rough idea when do u think they will start to be processed.

Roy link

10/16/2011 7:19pm

hello,
I have gone for my medicals as required by the embassy on the 14th of Oct.I just would like to know the processing time taken for the visa once the medicals are done?Kindly help out if anyone has a clue.
Regards,
Roy

Kunal

10/21/2011 6:33pm

Hi Danielle,
I have applied my 885 (PR) visa on 02/09/2011 in transitional arrangements. I am in priority group 5. I would like to know, can i update my ACS to move into a higher priority. my experience falls under 2B list. "If you held a subclass 485 visa on 8 February 2010 or had applied for subclass 485 visa on or before 8 February 2010, you can select an occupation under Schedule 2A or 2B." i am confused, if i update my ACS, my work experience will still be the same however, according to the new ACS, i will have an ANZSCO code. my question is can i update the acs just to move to a higher priority ?
your response will be highly appreciated.

Thanks @ Regards

poornanand pavuluri link

10/21/2011 7:10pm

hello Danielle,

i have applied for visa 485 in march 5 2010 and i have got my skills assessment negative and case officer was allocated on aug 23 2011 and on 24 of august 2011 i have applied for another skill assessment and the skill assessment was not yet received and meantime case officer rejected my visa as i haven't submitted the assessment, so iam applying for MRT. After applying for MRT before the decession comes can i launch PR as i can get State sponsorship for the new skills assesment.
waiting for your reply
thanking you
anand

Roy link

10/21/2011 8:57pm

hello Danielle,
I wanted to enquire if you knew approximately how long would the Australian High Commission take to let me know the Final Verdict on my Visa application after they recieve the Medical reports?
Thanx..
Roy

Leah

10/31/2011 5:09pm

Hi there,
Was wondering if you could give us some advise...
My husband, 2 boys and I came to Au in feb 2008 - I studied hairdressing in Brisbane (which was the only way we could come here...) and I was fortunate enough to lodged my 886 visa in march 2010 (my sister is a citizen)
We are still waiting for PR - do you know when those visas are expected to be processed?
We own farms in Botswana and our manager has recently given notice and we have to go back... a bridging visa B is only valid for 3 months - do you know if immigration would grant a longer one due to our situation...we actually plan to sell our farms and buy here but we are unable to do that without PR.. please advise!

regards
Leah

Divya

11/17/2011 10:47pm

Hi,

I hav applied for a student e-visa (573) on 28-oct-2011, my medicals are finalised on 15-nov-2011.
My uncle n aunt stay in brisbane and are my sponsers too. They are newzealand citizens. I will be staying with them. I am good in my acedemics too. I m joining QUT. my course will commense on 27-feb-2012.
I hav a job offer to join on 10-dec-2011. i m now vry tensed if i will b approved a visa before 10-dec or not. i cannot take a risk leaving my job offer wating for a visa i m not assured of.

I m vry confident abt the visa approval but i m tensed abt the time it would take for processing . Can u plz predict by when my visa will be approved. I knw u cannot tell the xact date , but do u think i would b approved before 10-dec.

Thanking u,
Divya

Naveed Ahmad Khan

11/19/2011 3:17pm

i have applied for skilled independent visa 175 at 4 oct, 2011 and now i have recieve skilled sponsoredship letter from NSW and i want to re-lodge my application as skilled sponsored visa 176, will i need to withdrawl first application of 175 or i can apply with out withdrawal

jessica

11/29/2011 8:52pm

Hi This is jessica .i applied for 487 visa last year with welfare worker occupation.i have been allocated a CO just few days ago and requested afp,form 80 .that i have already submitted.then again asked for employment reference letter for work experience and i have submitted those as well . but i have not received any replies from him later.Do u have any idea how long it takes after CO has been allocated normally as my file is in priority due to WA state sponsorship.please reply..
Waiting for your reply

saima

11/29/2011 10:22pm

hi dear my husband add me in his application for 485 visa and i have received acknowledgment letter last week how much it take time i want to spend my time with my husband i have submitted all the documents so kindly tell me the time i feel very lonely it will be great favor of u thanks........ waiting for your reply

Fiona

12/02/2011 2:03am

Hello,

I'm inquiring about the subclass 461 visa to bring my partner (fiance) to Australia. He's a Bangladesh national and I've been living with him in Bangladesh for six months now. We've been in a relationship for over a year as we met over the internet. The complication is that i"ve been separated for a year from my ex-husband and in the process of going through a divorce. I'm not sure of what steps I should take now to begin the process of bringing my fiance home to Australia....

Ritz

12/03/2011 1:03pm

Hi Friends,

I am on 485 alongwith my husband, I have done 2 years study in ACT and got my TR in Oct-2010....I don't have work experience, So I am short by some points....Please suggest me If I can apply for visa 487 or any other student visa....while onshore or any other???

thanks in regards Ritz

Lavi

12/14/2011 2:50pm

Hi

We had applied for offshore Visa in May. Case Officer was allocated to us on Monday. As we were not expecting the appication to be processed before January 2012, I planned an overseas trip.
We have got our medicals done but PCC is yet to be done.
Can you please let me know whether we need to get the PCC done and send it to the Case Officer within a specified time.
If I go on with my planned trip, I will need my passport till 9 JAn 2012 and can apply for PCC only after that.
Will that delay our PR process.
Please let me know the best thing to do at this moment.
Thanks

almeen

01/08/2012 10:49am

Hi Danielle,

I know you are inundated with requests as the moment, but i have a quick question.

I applied for a 886 visa sponsored by my sister in May 2009 and am still awaiting the outcome.

Recently i looked into state sponsorship, and was informed by the state govenrment representative that i was able to apply for 886 state sponsored and convert my current 886 application into the state sponsored 886 visa. my 2009 application was based on Policy Analyst, which i have checked and is currently still on the Skills list.

before i go ahead and proceed with this application, could you let me know if this is correct? i do not want to put through an application only to be told by the department that i have to lodge a new application and the current one is too old or something.

your assistance is appreciated.

regards,

almeen

shahzad

01/11/2012 12:03am

HI.
actully i have racive PVA from high comission and i have done my madical test and now in jan my class will start but there is no response of visa can u tell me what happen and when i racive my visas

shahzad

01/11/2012 12:03am

Jason Haulty

01/11/2012 4:55pm

Hi, i have applied 7 months ago for a relative sponsorship subclass 176, still not been assigned with a case officer, i have a few questions please:

- Do i have to have a certain amount of money in the bank for a period of time in my home country so i show that i am capable of supporting myself?

- if the CO asks for a bank statement for the reason to prove that i have received my salary from my company, then can i only bring a statement from the bank ONLY having the salary transactions as i do not wish to show my full transactions history, so is this OK?

- i have changed my occupation and job but within the same company after i lodged my application, i already informed DIAC, will this be a problem to my application that i changed my job?

Thank you and appreciate your help.
J

Rishi

01/16/2012 8:27pm

Hi there, I am currently holding a 485visa, my points gather up to 70 as i have studied in SA for 2.5 yrs and worked in the field (hotel/motel manager) for 2 yrs and have 7+band in each ielts field. my confusion relates to whether i should apply for a 885 or 886 as my 485 was lodged only on 9th march 2010. i do not know if i am eligible for either. any help would be greatly appriciated.
Thanks in advance..

marie

01/19/2012 9:58pm

Hi there ! I hOPE you can advise me..need some help. I applied with my partner in 2008 (subclass 485 , skilled independency resident ,885) as he is the main applicant .I spent 5 years in melbourne and its been 1 year that im back to my home country while waiting n waiting to be granted.( my partner is still in Melbourne. WE are depressed and its quite frustrating , we have been waiting for 3 years by now.. so now we were on a Temporary residency( expired in Feb 2011 ) and now back again on Bridging visa. Does it mean that i can go n travel back on a bridging visa or i have to wait in my home country until they make a decision ..?
With thanks ,
Marie

Ralph

02/03/2012 4:09pm

Hi Daniell.

Can you help with finding a employer sponsored visa. Thanks
Ralph

Megha

02/07/2012 5:26pm

hi,

i am a chartered accountant from india and have obtained my CIA degree also. Can anyone guide me as my job prospects in australia???? and also the work experience requirements for getting pr visa under 175 category

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