bernadette24 Posted May 11, 2019 Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Once your Assurance of Support has been accepted, how long after that you get your visa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elna57 Posted May 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 Happy mothers day ladies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elna57 Posted May 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2019 @Onthemove Please let me know whether you got my email. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hansi Posted May 12, 2019 Report Share Posted May 12, 2019 Hi all, I've just started putting an application together for my parents. I have a few questions... Does everyone in the family have to fill form 47a? In the current /previous visa section, the format of visa number is different from actual visa number given. Did anyone come across it? Thanks Hansi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odendaal Posted May 14, 2019 Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) On 5/1/2019 at 2:37 AM, Ike said: I would say it must be a “wet” signature. All documents must be certified therefore an electronic signature would have to be certified, mixed platforms / technologies. An electronic signature would be a cut and paste, modified document. Physical documents must be signed or certified. That’s my understanding. I have an electronic signature that is linked to my ID with a secure password. The signature is encrypted onto an external device. Something I have, the device and something I know, the password. This is a legal electronic signature issued by a registered legal entity. The missing link, very few accept or understand the technology. Hi Ike, thanks for replying to my questions. I decided to call the PV centre in Perth and they confirmed that the forms can be filled in electronically and that includes the signing of the forms. I think that this response will make a lot of people's lives a whole lot easier! I am submitting my mom's visa application tomorrow - finally! Edited May 14, 2019 by Odendaal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elna57 Posted May 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2019 @Odendaal Thank you so very much for all this valuable information. So many people after you are going to benefit from this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janey1509 Posted May 16, 2019 Report Share Posted May 16, 2019 Is it possible to start the AOS process before receiving CO? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 (edited) @janey1509 have you been requested to do your medical and police clearance? Edited May 21, 2019 by Maz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elna57 Posted May 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 @janey1509. Yes, Maz is correct. There is a certain procedure and when you are told that your assurer can start the application procedure, they will supply you with all the details and a certain number to enable the assurer to proceed with the application. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ike Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 IT HAS MOVED Latest from “parents” updated 22/5/2019. 143 Aug 2015 173 Aug 2015 one month closer to the finish line. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donovan83 Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Sjoe. Finally at least some movement! But still 3.5 years to go... my poor folks just wanna get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odendaal Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Hi guys, how long does it generally take for the PVC to acknowledge your application? I posted the application (to PVC Locked Bag 7 NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865) from Melb last week and the tracking tells me that it's ready for collection since Friday 17 May 2019. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeTMI Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 33 minutes ago, Odendaal said: Hi guys, how long does it generally take for the PVC to acknowledge your application? I posted the application (to PVC Locked Bag 7 NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865) from Melb last week and the tracking tells me that it's ready for collection since Friday 17 May 2019. The Parents section are currently advising: "We receive a very large number of applications each week. Please allow up to eight weeks from when you posted your application for it to be receipted and registered. We will send an acknowledgement email confirming we received your application after it has been registered and the 1st visa application charge has been processed. " 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 On 5/11/2019 at 5:37 PM, bernadette24 said: Once your Assurance of Support has been accepted, how long after that you get your visa? AoS is one of the documents that is required when the application is assessed. The visa grant timing is not related to AoS acceptance date. If AoS is not accepted by the time the PVC assesses the application it can hold things up. But if AoS is ready months before they pick your file, you won't get processed any sooner. Hope that clarifies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bernadette24 Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 Thank you for the explanation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted May 24, 2019 Report Share Posted May 24, 2019 On 5/16/2019 at 11:51 PM, janey1509 said: Is it possible to start the AOS process before receiving CO? Practically you lodge AoS only after receiving invitation to prepare documents from Immi. Now that it takes 6 months to process you would do it immediately after contact from PVC. But remember that once you've gone through AoS and been accepted, you have a certain number of days you need to deposit the $10,000 into the Commonwealth Bank. So if you're too early you only end up blocking funds for a longer period than the 10 years of the bond period required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janey1509 Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 On 5/21/2019 at 10:58 AM, Maz said: @janey1509 have you been requested to do your medical and police clearance? Not yet. We are waiting anxiously, having submitted our application in Sept 2015. The wait is killing me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janey1509 Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 On 5/21/2019 at 4:58 PM, Elna57 said: @janey1509. Yes, Maz is correct. There is a certain procedure and when you are told that your assurer can start the application procedure, they will supply you with all the details and a certain number to enable the assurer to proceed with the application. Thanks very much for your reply. Having submitted our application in Sept 2015, we are waiting anxiously to hear something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janey1509 Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 On 5/21/2019 at 4:58 PM, Elna57 said: @janey1509. Yes, Maz is correct. There is a certain procedure and when you are told that your assurer can start the application procedure, they will supply you with all the details and a certain number to enable the assurer to proceed with the application. @Elna57 Is it possible for you to tell us how much time we have to enter Australia (activate our visa) once all the money has been paid and the visa approved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkz Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 (edited) @janey1509 If I might answer your question: As I mentioned a little while ago in this thread, you have two dates mentioned on your Visa Grant Letter apart from the Visa Grant Date. 1. Last date to arrive - this is the date that you should be settled permanently! 2. Initial arrival date - this is the date that you should arrive in Australia to activate your Permanent Residency! After this date you can go back to South Africa to finish business if need be. Note: The Initial arrival date (point 2.) is the early date of the two and is connected to the date that your Police Clearance Certificate expires (which is one year after issue if done in South Africa). The Last date to arrive (point 1.) is normally 5 years after the Visa Grant Date (when you should settle permanently). At least this was what was written on our Visa Grant Letter 2 years ago. Hope it helps Edited May 28, 2019 by Dirkz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janey1509 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 13 hours ago, Dirkz said: @janey1509 If I might answer your question: As I mentioned a little while ago in this thread, you have two dates mentioned on your Visa Grant Letter apart from the Visa Grant Date. 1. Last date to arrive - this is the date that you should be settled permanently! 2. Initial arrival date - this is the date that you should arrive in Australia to activate your Permanent Residency! After this date you can go back to South Africa to finish business if need be. Note: The Initial arrival date (point 2.) is the early date of the two and is connected to the date that your Police Clearance Certificate expires (which is one year after issue if done in South Africa). The Last date to arrive (point 1.) is normally 5 years after the Visa Grant Date (when you should settle permanently). At least this was what was written on our Visa Grant Letter 2 years ago. Hope it helps Thanks very much @Dirkz. That explains it very well. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maz Posted May 29, 2019 Report Share Posted May 29, 2019 On 5/24/2019 at 2:49 AM, Donovan83 said: Sjoe. Finally at least some movement! But still 3.5 years to go... my poor folks just wanna get here. I feel their pain I am approaching my 43rd month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark80 Posted May 30, 2019 Report Share Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) On 5/24/2019 at 4:07 PM, Odendaal said: Hi guys, how long does it generally take for the PVC to acknowledge your application? I posted the application (to PVC Locked Bag 7 NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865) from Melb last week and the tracking tells me that it's ready for collection since Friday 17 May 2019. I have posted on 9th May, it was in 'waiting for collection', but changed into 'delivered' next day. I got acknowledgement email on 30th of May. I would contact Australia Post customer service to check why it is not delivered yet. Edited May 30, 2019 by spark80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkz Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 On 5/24/2019 at 4:07 PM, Odendaal said: Hi guys, how long does it generally take for the PVC to acknowledge your application? I posted the application (to PVC Locked Bag 7 NORTHBRIDGE WA 6865) from Melb last week and the tracking tells me that it's ready for collection since Friday 17 May 2019. Did you read TeeTMI's answer above regarding your question? In our case it took 20 days to receive a Lodgment Confirmation Letter and more than 4 months to receive our Application Acknowledgement Letter. Our 1st VAC was deducted about 3 weeks after application. Now everything is much slower as you know. According to TeeTMI : The Parents section are currently advising: "We receive a very large number of applications each week. Please allow up to eight weeks from when you posted your application for it to be receipted and registered. We will send an acknowledgement email confirming we received your application after it has been registered and the 1st visa application charge has been processed. " 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spark80 Posted May 31, 2019 Report Share Posted May 31, 2019 17 minutes ago, Dirkz said: Did you read TeeTMI's answer above regarding your question? In our case it took 20 days to receive a Lodgment Confirmation Letter and more than 4 months to receive our Application Acknowledgement Letter. Our 1st VAC was deducted about 3 weeks after application. Now everything is much slower as you know. According to TeeTMI : The Parents section are currently advising: "We receive a very large number of applications each week. Please allow up to eight weeks from when you posted your application for it to be receipted and registered. We will send an acknowledgement email confirming we received your application after it has been registered and the 1st visa application charge has been processed. " You have to pay first and then you post all paperwork including printed receipt. Money are taken straight away. Odendaal was referencing status of letter at Post office from my understanding. I shared that my letter was delivered pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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