anthonykirby

I will be front end loading my application for a spouse visa (de facto)

How long will it take AHC to make a decision???

Cheers

Anthony

Gavin B

Put it this way - I did exactly the same as you and booked an appointment at the AHC and got an answer that same day (a thumbs-up thank god!).

If you post it, as far as I'm aware, it shouldn't be longer than two or three weeks.

Hope that helps.

GB

paulf

Blimey! that was quick.

Gavin B

Yeh, apparently they've only started doing it.


I got everything ready, emailed the AHC to book an appointment and they gave me a date eight weeks later. I was going to Australia anyway for a month, so it worked out perfectly, as when I got back, I was given an immediate answer.

Very happy! If anyone has doubts of how to do it, I thoroughly recommend this way - it cuts out a lot of stress...

The only reason they wouldn't give you an answer on the day of your appointment is if you haven't got everything they've asked for in your front-end loaded application. So make sure you have!

anthonykirby

I have all of the info required for this visa. And meet all of the criteria.

Is it actually possible for them to refuse me if I meet all criteria

This is really making me paranoid!!!

Anthony

Gavin B

Nah, I reckon you'll be okay. Don't go in too confident, but if you feel you have everything covered, you should be heading Down Under before you know it.

anthonykirby

Well I have the following

3 x stat decs from family/friends
witness statements from me/fioncee
id documents from us both
copies of utility bills - rent/council tax/bank account
medical
xray
blood test results
police check
form 40sp/47
Photos of us both for id purposes

so everything we been asked for is there

I am not getting an appointment - just sending, as I am aware appointment times are 6-8 weeks away.

How long do we get to validate once it is given.

Do they put visa in my passport - do I have to send it or go down in person to get it???

Cheers

Anthony

Gavin B

Yeh, 3 stat decs should be enough - I think I had five, but I'm not sure it was necessary to have that many.

You get one year from the date of your medical to get into Australia - worth remembering, as it won't be from the date you get your temporary visa.

And yes, the visa is a form they put in your passport. As I had mine done there and then, I'm not sure what happens whether you can do it by post, although if you are posting off your passport with your application, I would say they would put it in your passport before posting it back to you.

anthonykirby

Do I need to post my passport??

I have got a copy of my passport/driving license and birth certificate extract to prove my ID.

Would it be a good idea to post off my passport?

Anthony

Gavin B

Not sure to be honest Anthony, as I did mine in person. I don't think it said anything about posting the original, but I decided to take it in anyway, just in case.

I would contact the AHC to find out for certain.

anthonykirby

Do you have an email address for AHC???

If you want to keep in touch with me regarding Aus etc then I would be more than happy to email you

[email protected] is my email address

Where are you moving to? I am moving to Noosa but will probably buy a property somewhere in Brissy.

Anthony

PeteY

Hi anthony,

I have a pdf about front end loading i can email you if u like....

I am going to brissie Noosa is great but i would be too far for me to travel to the city for work !

I beleive you would need to send your passport if you are front end loading.

Cheers

Pete.

anthonykirby

PeteY

Could you please email that across to me !


my email address is [email protected]

I appreciate your help

Anthony