RonelP Posted July 8, 2015 Report Share Posted July 8, 2015 Hi Orphan and MythIn my case it definitely did not work that way. Our PC was done 05 August 2014 and Medicals were done end of January 2015. You must remember that our CO took 28 days from submitting PC and AOS to asking for second VAC where normally it only takes a day or two. After posting the second VAC cheque on 23 June, our visa was only granted on 01 July 2015. Why it took so long we don't know, but through the Grace of God everything worked out fine. It is a bit stressful to try and arrange everything in 4 months, but I believe it will be done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myth Posted July 20, 2015 Report Share Posted July 20, 2015 Hi All,Just a random update on subclass 143 current processing status. .... waiting for ours to come yet - MARCH 2014OFFSHORE APPLICANTS (subclass 143/173)Once your application is allocated to a case officer you or your authorised contact will be contacted and asked to provide more documents including police certificates and health clearances to complete your application. Please do not send documents until you are requested to do so.For those who were originally requested to undertake medical examinations 12 months after lodgement date, please consider waiting an extra 2 - 3 months to undertake them due to the current processing time being 18 - 22 months.We are currently assessing for finalization applications lodged on 03 September 2013. Be assured we are working very hard and do appreciate your patience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elna57 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hi Myth. It is very good news that August 2013 has finally been processed. Looks like it was a hectic one. So you are sitting on about 16 months now. That looks good. ....... at the most another 6 months to go! Nice. We are a whole year behind you... feels like a lifetime. Trying not to think about it too much and to stay positive. Good luck and thanks for the update. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonelP Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hi AllCan someone that is already in Aus please give us advice on whether to Emigrate Financially or not? We wondering about the SARS story as Leon is receiving a monthly company pension, so we have to still fill in a tax return. Is there someone that still does tax returns and can they perhaps recommend somebody in SA that does not charge the earth to do this.All help would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggle Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hi AllCan someone that is already in Aus please give us advice on whether to Emigrate Financially or not? We wondering about the SARS story as Leon is receiving a monthly company pension, so we have to still fill in a tax return. Is there someone that still does tax returns and can they perhaps recommend somebody in SA that does not charge the earth to do this.All help would be appreciated.This is a bit off topic (143 visa) - but FX Capital charges approx R7750 to arrange financial emigration for you. Chat to Tanya - she has all of the details:Tanya vd WesthuizenFX CapitalCurrency Risk Management Specialists and International Trade SolutionsCell: 079 877 2325Tel: 021-671 0804Fax: 086-5915446e-mail: tanya@forexcapital.co.zaFinancial Services Board License No 37166www.forexcapital.co.za 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myth Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) Hi Myth. It is very good news that August 2013 has finally been processed. Looks like it was a hectic one. So you are sitting on about 16 months now. That looks good. ....... at the most another 6 months to go! Nice. We are a whole year behind you... feels like a lifetime. Trying not to think about it too much and to stay positive. Good luck and thanks for the update.Hi Elna57,Your welcome and Yes indeed, I was very glad to see September on the screen. August took a long time and had slowed the process, especially last couple of days.Seeing all the scenario we are expecting our CO somewhere near 21st month (as Orphan had mentioned in one of the previous posts when I asked him). And yes In my opinion this waiting part really is bit hard to handle in terms of all the things going on in the mind and trying to maintain the patience towards reuniting with your family.Best of luck to you too . With crossed fingers as we all are on the same boat, hope every thing goes smooth for everyone. Edited July 22, 2015 by myth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elna57 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 Hi AllCan someone that is already in Aus please give us advice on whether to Emigrate Financially or not? We wondering about the SARS story as Leon is receiving a monthly company pension, so we have to still fill in a tax return. Is there someone that still does tax returns and can they perhaps recommend somebody in SA that does not charge the earth to do this.All help would be appreciated.Hi RonelP. If you are an E-filer, why not just do your tax return that way? If you are not, why don't you just register and do your taxes yourself? I am not an expert but E-filing should be simple and straight forward if your pension is your only source of income. I, too, would like others' opinions about this topic, because we will be in the same boat some day and to emigrate financially just seems so much more of an unnecessary 'schlepp' with the exchange control being so lenient these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonelP Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 HI AllWe need to book our flights but are not sure about travel insurance. Has anybody taken out travel insurance when they left and with whom did you do it. We planning to cancel our credit cards before we leave, so that is not an option. One more thing, is IOM the only company that does cheaper airfares for emigrants?Looking forward to hear from someone soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonelP Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 We decided to fly out on 02 September 2015 and IOM is not really that much cheaper than SAA itself. Any knows of another company that does this? Looking forward to hear from someone soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordy Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 HI AllWe need to book our flights but are not sure about travel insurance. Has anybody taken out travel insurance when they left and with whom did you do it. We planning to cancel our credit cards before we leave, so that is not an option. One more thing, is IOM the only company that does cheaper airfares for emigrants?Looking forward to hear from someone soon.If you have PR you are covered from the second you land in Australia, so the medical cover would be a little futile. All you do is pop into your local Medicare Office and register and then you are covered. This can be done on the first day. If you paid for your flights on credit cards, you may have baggage cover. We decided to fly out on 02 September 2015 and IOM is not really that much cheaper than SAA itself. Any knows of another company that does this? Looking forward to hear from someone soon.IOM does offer 40kgs plus 7kgs carry on. Although some of the other airlines may match that. Also why you flying SAA? Is it preference? Anyway all flights to RSA are code-shares. On the Perth route, SAA shares the flight with Air New Zealand. doesnt matter who you book thru you be on the same plane. But the price differs. So shop around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elna57 Posted August 6, 2015 Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 Hi RonelP. Is Qantas not cheaper? They have always been cheaper when we booked our tickets. I am so happy for you! Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Does anybody know if it is possible to bring parents over in the following way:One parent applies for Contributory Parent Visa, once granted second parent applies for Spouse Visa.Or am I missing something in the detail? Because I'm sure there has to be something that doesn't allow this.I'm just curious about this. Our parents won't meet balance of family test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myth Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 (edited) Hi All,Seems like immi is moving fast...OFFSHORE APPLICANTS (subclass 143/173)Once your application is allocated to a case officer you or your authorised contact will be contacted and asked to provide more documents including police certificates and health clearances to complete your application. Please do not send documents until you are requested to do so.For those who were originally requested to undertake medical examinations 12 months after lodgement date, please consider waiting an extra 2 - 3 months to undertake them due to the current processing time being 18 - 22 months.We are currently assessing for finalization applications lodged up to 08 October 2013. Be assured we are working very hard and do appreciate your patience. Edited August 7, 2015 by myth 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkz Posted August 7, 2015 Report Share Posted August 7, 2015 Thanks for keeping us updated, Myth.As Myth posted on 20 July 2015, assessments were then done of applications 22.5 months before (3 Sept 2013).It seems now they are processing applications done 20 months ago. (8 Oct 2013 to 7 Aug 2015)Hopefully that will keep speeding up, reducing time in the waiting room. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elna57 Posted August 9, 2015 Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 Oh wow, they are moving really fast now. I thought August 2013 will be processed forever. Lets hope the next "hiccup" month won't take that long. Wonder what month the next increase in VACs was? July 2014? Does anybody know? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orphan Posted August 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2015 @Red PandaPlease read Booklet 1: Partner Migration - Page 16. Under normal circumstances, it seems possible for one parent holding a Permanent 143 Contributory Parent Visa to sponsor another at a later stage, subject to a 5 year delay from the 143 visa grant date.However, this rule may not apply where there is an issue with the Balance of Family Test. I suggest you discuss this with a migration agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myth Posted August 24, 2015 Report Share Posted August 24, 2015 Hi All,It seems the dates has slow down again... has moved from 8-11 in last 2-3 weeks <_<OFFSHORE APPLICANTS (subclass 143/173)Once your application is allocated to a case officer you or your authorised contact will be contacted and asked to provide more documents including police certificates and health clearances to complete your application. Please do not send documents until you are requested to do so.We are currently assessing for finalization applications lodged up to 11 October 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myth Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Hi All,random update...OFFSHORE APPLICANTS (subclass 143/173)Once your application is allocated to a case officer you or your authorised contact will be contacted and asked to provide more documents including police certificates and health clearances to complete your application. Please do not send documents until you are requested to do so.We are currently assessing for finalization applications lodged up to 08 November 2013. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onthemove Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks Myth, great news that the process is speeding up somewhat. I still have a very looong wait in the "waiting room".After chasing my agents, I finally received my Letter of Acknowledgement plus Receipt. Both were issued (on 3 July 2015) 9 days after submitting the 1st VA on 24 June 2015 : the agents were sitting on it in their Sydney offices all that time !! Just as well that I did chase them up, but at least it's official now, reference number and all. A little peace of mind goes a long way 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkz Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Thanks Myth, the waiting time seems to have steadied on 22 months now (from 18 months last year). One year left for us ..... patience ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindasmit Posted October 5, 2015 Report Share Posted October 5, 2015 Hi guys just a question- it seems that immi(c/o) ask for police clearance in all the surnames of women(?) did any of you came across something like that? Like to have a head start if that is the case mine done only in married name. Is that not done on id Nr? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 Hi Lindasmit,Daar was al 'n geween en gekners op tande in menigde ander gesprekke oor hierdie presiese kwessie. Die uiteinde van die saak is dat die polisiesertifikaat in 'n vrou se getroude EN nooiensvan moet wees. Hulle dring daarop aan. Baie lede in hierdie forum moes al vra dat die sertifikate oorgedoen moet word, juis om altwee vanne in te sluit. Jammer, ek weet dit is nie wat jy wil hoor nie, maar eerder vroeg uitvind as later bekommer daaroor.Baie sterkte![basically, yes, for married women it has to list both their married and maiden names.] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindasmit Posted October 6, 2015 Report Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Dankie RedPanda ek maak dadelik Werk daarvan! Ons agent Se hy het nog nie so iets tee gekom nie. Maar op die forum op FB noem hul dit. Edited October 6, 2015 by Lindasmit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 Dit is moontlik dat nie alle Case Officers dieselfde kyk na hulle aansoeke nie, en dat hulle soms die sertifikaat aanvaar sonder 'n nooiensvan. In alle geval sal hulle nie jou aansoek uitgooi daaroor nie, hulle sal dalk net aanvra dat jy heraansoek doen vir jou sertifikaat met jou nooiensvan daarby en die nuwe een vir hulle aanstuur, en dit mag dalk bietjie tyd vat. As dit langer vat as wat jy normaalweg sou kans kry, dan kan mens die kwitansie vir die CO stuur as bewys dat dit nie jou skuld is dat die aansoek lank vat nie, dan gee hulle mens addisionele tyd.Ek wil net gou 'n klein "disclaimer" hieraan heg: Omdat ek in Afrikaans tik is dit moontlik dat nie almal verstaan wat ek sê nie, en dan is die kans daar dat iemand iets meer of anders weet en dit nie vir jou sal kan sê nie, want hulle weet nie wat ek gesê het nie. (Ek is ook nie 'n agent of iets nie, so my kennis is net van ervaring van my eie aansoek en wat ek self gelees het.)Sterkte met die proses, en daarna met die "Klein Trek". (Alhoewel ek begin wonder hoeveel Suid Afrikaners trek nou Australië toe, dalk word dit 'n Stadige Groot Trek? Hehehehe...) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindasmit Posted October 7, 2015 Report Share Posted October 7, 2015 RedPanda ek het ook weer n mail na ons agent gestuur hopelik kan hy my help! Ek is seker hy sal kan se of hy dit onder ons visa ook kry dat hul vra Vir ekstra Klaring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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