Guest Seeya Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 (edited) Yes, maybe you're right nc74. I have seen some on the forum going faster than that, but I know certain visas are handled as more urgent than others / ours. Especially 457's where the future employer is part of the process.I have no choice than to postpone our aim to the second term 2008, for kids to start school in Aus. (still has to sell cars and house and resign)Anyway, at least one can air a little of the process on this excellent forum.Seeya Edited November 14, 2007 by Seeya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippa Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Dear Seeya,10 weeks from lodging and 4 weeks from attaching all docs:No change in the online trackingNo letter/email of AcknowledgementI suggest you follow up with your agent; we lodged our 175 on 17 October 2007 and received letter of acknowledgment on 23 October 2007 ! Still waiting to get a CO... Good luck!!! Pippa! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seeya Posted November 14, 2007 Report Share Posted November 14, 2007 Thanx Pippa,Truthfully, I think that is exactly where my problem lies, with the agent. Registered with MARA the lot, but they have such a hands-off approach, it is frustrating. Anything that happens by chance, that is what they are happy enough with.Thinking of chucking them, will lose all our money, but the process is now more important than the cents wasted.Seeya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefB Posted November 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) Hi everyone,I have been informed my my CO that all my documentation have been excepted. He is just waiting for my meds from the clearing house. It should be no longer than mid Des according to my CO. Does anyone know what the next steps are? How long after you have been granted the 175 should you be able to have everything you need. Due to personal reasons I may need to stay in SA longer. :-(How long do you have to enter Aus after the visa has been granted? I dont want to stay 2 years for instance and find that the visa has been cancelled....What are the rules after you get the visa?Stef Edited November 15, 2007 by StefB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nc74 Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Hi StefB, I know from the old 136's you have a year from the date of the PCC's and meds to get in. They are only valid for a year so whatever the date on them is is the date of expiry and you need to be in Aus. This has gone so fast not sure if the same applies here. I'm sure it does though. You must be so pleased. I know I am very excited for you. Hopefully we'll be in the same boat soon.All the best and thanks for letting us know. Keep us posted.Natalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraytoAuz Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 HiAccording to my understanding it is valid for 4 to 5 years, I think you may have to validate the visa by going there for holiday in year not sure about that though!Melanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StefB Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 I also think that it is valid for 5 years but you have to "activate" it in year one by visiting Aus.I hope someone can clarify this...Stef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aramat Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 as far as I know, you will need to validate your visa, normally one year form date of medicals/PCC which ever is the oldest. so for us it'll be by the 25th Oct 2008 as that is the date on our PCC (2007) our meds were done on 1st Nov.Now all we need is to get a CO and get our Visa then we can move onto final arrangements!! Can't wait (also a bit scary) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nc74 Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 If you have your CO by the time you come to visit, we should have a party. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aramat Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 oh hell yes!!! got the bubbly in the fridge just chilling, waiting for the moment . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nc74 Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 I also think they should move this topic above the line!!!! Its had more views than some of the pinned things and I'm sure there'll be a lot more interest as the online applications move along. What does everyone else think? Or am I being too cheeky? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nc74 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 (edited) Just a quick update for all the onliners:ASPC ARE WORKING OVERTIME ON SATURDAY AND MAYBE EVEN SUNDAY TO TRY DEAL WITH THE BACK LOG!!!!!!!!!!!Isn't that exciting? Oh well just thought I'd update everyone.Natalie Edited November 17, 2007 by nc74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippa Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Hi Nc74, I also think they should move this topic above the line!!!! Its had more views than some of the pinned things and I'm sure there'll be a lot more interest as the online applications move along. What does everyone else think? Or am I being too cheeky? You are not being cheeky!!! I've pinned the topic and also changed the topic title. Good luck to all!Lovies, Pippa! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nc74 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I noticed!!! Thanks Pippa!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nc74 Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 G'day All another 175 visa grant this morning on the British Expats Forum. They lodged early Sept!!I know there's goes faster cos we are a high risk country but just sharing that the line is moving!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Seeya Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 HI nc74(Natalie),How come you know so much about the processing? I am amazed at all the info you provide. Do you have a "master" agent, that keeps you up to date with everything they do in Aus?WOW, thanks. All of the info you provide help us to get a bit of a glimpse in the crystal ball of what 'might' be expected in our timelines.Seeya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nc74 Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 LOL No Seeya I belong to the British Expats Forum, solely for info. They have a whole "forum" dedicated to the online applications, when I have a question I ask them. Most of them have agents and they are ALWAYS phoning DIAC with questions. So they are a great source of knowledge!!Admittedly they are not a high risk country so their visa's go faster. Its just nice to know that they are still working on our online applications. Have a good day.Natalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aramat Posted November 21, 2007 Report Share Posted November 21, 2007 ok, you all know that I can't upload any docs, always get the same message: "This service is temporarily unavailable. Please try again later." (Natalie you have first hand knowledge) So I sent a query to immi. letting them know the problems we've encountered since lodging our online app. Got the usual auto reply saying that they are currently processing as per aspc auto e-mail yata yata yata.....I then sent a another query stating that their first reply didn't assist or answer any of my concerns. Got this reply today:Dear Sir/Madam,Thank you for your e-mail about your visa application under Australia’sGeneral Skilled Migration programme.I can confirm your online visa application was lodged on 27/09/2007 andfurther documents attached on 28/09/2007Your file reference number is ********* and your case has not beenallocated to a case officer yet.Our records also indicate couple of scanned documents received on thefollowing dates:08/10/2007 - multiple scanned documents19/10/2007 - employment statutory declaration25/10/2007 - police certificate01/11/2007 - form 929 - Change of address07/11/2007 - Medical receipts Now this was very interesting as only the last three items were sent on different dates to the first scanned docs, but at least I now know that they have everything!Just need our meds to be processed and get a CO then bring on the visa!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitte Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hi,I see that everybody gets a TR number as soon as they submit the application, but ours was submitted on Tuesday, but no TR number.The money that we have to pay, is still on "outstanding transactions" on my bankstatement.Do we have to worry or just be patient? Is there maybe a problem?Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nc74 Posted November 22, 2007 Report Share Posted November 22, 2007 Hi SmitteI don't think you need to worry. I think just be patient. From what I can gather (please note this is just my own opinion and I could be totally wrong so please don't blast me anyone) they have a load of online apps and so maybe they are just struggling to keep up. Give it sometime and if in 2 weeks you still don't have one try get hold of them. All will come right!! You have started the wonderful WAITING game. Good luckNatalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jannie Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hi all,I did an old 136 visa but my brother in law and sister are busy with the 176 (I wil be sponsering them once I have arrived in Sydney in March 2008). Question; the online application say "recent passport sized photo certified and dated". Don't know if this is a stupid question but how do you certify ans date a passport photo?! On the back, on the face of the photo but that does not seem to make sense!!! What did everyone else do?! Or did you just scan your passport photo's and attached them?!ThanksJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nc74 Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hi JannieWe never certified or dated our photos!!! Has anyone else? Feeling a bit worried now...........ANYONE?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) Hi all,I did an old 136 visa but my brother in law and sister are busy with the 176 (I wil be sponsering them once I have arrived in Sydney in March 2008). Question; the online application say "recent passport sized photo certified and dated". Don't know if this is a stupid question but how do you certify ans date a passport photo?! On the back, on the face of the photo but that does not seem to make sense!!! What did everyone else do?! Or did you just scan your passport photo's and attached them?!ThanksJOur Agents told us to sign and date our photos on the back. Hope that is sufficient! Edited November 26, 2007 by Gizmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michele R Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 Yikes!Didn't even know we have to certify ours! I love this forum, I always find out something new when I visit.Let us know what you did with the photo's Jannie.Michele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aramat Posted November 27, 2007 Report Share Posted November 27, 2007 We also just scanned in & e-mailed, didn't certify. If there's any hassel they'll let me know. I scanned them in colour so hopefully won't be a problem.It's a waiting game...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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