Spouse Visa - how long does it take?
Feb 16th 2004, 11:39 am
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Spouse Visa - how long does it take?
I was just wondering what people's experience has been on the processing time for a Spouse Visa.
I know they say up to 4 months on the website - but it also says up to 6 months processing time for getting a certificate for evidence of Australian Citizenship and it took me 10.5 months to get mine!
Lisa
I know they say up to 4 months on the website - but it also says up to 6 months processing time for getting a certificate for evidence of Australian Citizenship and it took me 10.5 months to get mine!
Lisa
Feb 16th 2004, 11:49 am
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Most have it in less than 4 months as far as I know. Some even in MUCH less than 4.
There was a poll done by WBB about this a while back. He has been waiting exceptionally long, and I don't think it's near 4 months yet!
I'll have a look for the poll for you....
There was a poll done by WBB about this a while back. He has been waiting exceptionally long, and I don't think it's near 4 months yet!
I'll have a look for the poll for you....
Feb 16th 2004, 11:54 am
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Originally posted by Simone82
Most have it in less than 4 months as far as I know. Some even in MUCH less than 4.
There was a poll done by WBB about this a while back. He has been waiting exceptionally long, and I don't think it's near 4 months yet!
I'll have a look for the poll for you....
Most have it in less than 4 months as far as I know. Some even in MUCH less than 4.
There was a poll done by WBB about this a while back. He has been waiting exceptionally long, and I don't think it's near 4 months yet!
I'll have a look for the poll for you....
I'm only new to the Forum so I think the poll was well before my time - I'll do a search as well and see what I can find.
Feb 16th 2004, 11:59 am
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Re: Spouse Visa - how long does it take?
Seems to be pretty quick at the moment.
If its not a complicated case and its front loaded they have been coming back within a few days.
On average I would say a few weeks is a good guess.
TT
If its not a complicated case and its front loaded they have been coming back within a few days.
On average I would say a few weeks is a good guess.
TT
Originally posted by EEL
I was just wondering what people's experience has been on the processing time for a Spouse Visa.
I know they say up to 4 months on the website - but it also says up to 6 months processing time for getting a certificate for evidence of Australian Citizenship and it took me 10.5 months to get mine!
Lisa
I was just wondering what people's experience has been on the processing time for a Spouse Visa.
I know they say up to 4 months on the website - but it also says up to 6 months processing time for getting a certificate for evidence of Australian Citizenship and it took me 10.5 months to get mine!
Lisa
Feb 16th 2004, 11:59 am
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Re: Spouse Visa - how long does it take?
Originally posted by EEL
I was just wondering what people's experience has been on the processing time for a Spouse Visa.
I know they say up to 4 months on the website - but it also says up to 6 months processing time for getting a certificate for evidence of Australian Citizenship and it took me 10.5 months to get mine!
Lisa
I was just wondering what people's experience has been on the processing time for a Spouse Visa.
I know they say up to 4 months on the website - but it also says up to 6 months processing time for getting a certificate for evidence of Australian Citizenship and it took me 10.5 months to get mine!
Lisa
Feb 16th 2004, 12:01 pm
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Re: Spouse Visa - how long does it take?
Originally posted by WBB
i have been waiting 3 months now.
i have been waiting 3 months now.
was front loaded?
Do you have whipper snappers?
Feb 16th 2004, 12:03 pm
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Re: Spouse Visa - how long does it take?
Originally posted by EEL
was front loaded?
Do you have whipper snappers?
was front loaded?
Do you have whipper snappers?
yes and yes.
been together nearly 10 years with 2 kids, my application is a little complicated due to character issues but i have heard of others taking 3 months with no issues.
Feb 16th 2004, 12:04 pm
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Re: Spouse Visa - how long does it take?
Originally posted by TrickyTree
Seems to be pretty quick at the moment.
If its not a complicated case and its front loaded they have been coming back within a few days.
On average I would say a few weeks is a good guess.
TT
Seems to be pretty quick at the moment.
If its not a complicated case and its front loaded they have been coming back within a few days.
On average I would say a few weeks is a good guess.
TT
I hope my hubby's application is processed so quickly, and not be like poor WBB.
Feb 16th 2004, 12:05 pm
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Re: Spouse Visa - how long does it take?
Originally posted by WBB
yes and yes.
been together nearly 10 years with 2 kids, my application is a little complicated due to character issues but i have heard of others taking 3 months with no issues.
yes and yes.
been together nearly 10 years with 2 kids, my application is a little complicated due to character issues but i have heard of others taking 3 months with no issues.
Well hope it comes through soon!!
Feb 16th 2004, 12:33 pm
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I have just posted a thread on the other forum. Ours took less than 2 days. DIMIA received front loaded applicaton last friday. Visa approved by phone 11.30 this morning.
Feb 16th 2004, 12:34 pm
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Originally posted by sassie
I have just posted a thread on the other forum. Ours took less than 2 days. DIMIA received front loaded applicaton last friday. Visa approved by phone 11.30 this morning.
I have just posted a thread on the other forum. Ours took less than 2 days. DIMIA received front loaded applicaton last friday. Visa approved by phone 11.30 this morning.
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Feb 16th 2004, 12:34 pm
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Originally posted by sassie
I have just posted a thread on the other forum. Ours took less than 2 days. DIMIA received front loaded applicaton last friday. Visa approved by phone 11.30 this morning.
I have just posted a thread on the other forum. Ours took less than 2 days. DIMIA received front loaded applicaton last friday. Visa approved by phone 11.30 this morning.
Feb 16th 2004, 12:52 pm
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Originally posted by sassie
I have just posted a thread on the other forum. Ours took less than 2 days. DIMIA received front loaded applicaton last friday. Visa approved by phone 11.30 this morning.
I have just posted a thread on the other forum. Ours took less than 2 days. DIMIA received front loaded applicaton last friday. Visa approved by phone 11.30 this morning.
Well done and good luck
Feb 17th 2004, 12:01 am
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I lodged my application in melbourne dimia on 6th Jan got it granted 16th feb. If I hadn't had medical problems that required further testing then i would have got it granted same day.
