Originally Posted by RachelH (Post 5383488)

:thumbsup:Got the passport back today - one week after sending it off with the sticker in it!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Funnily enough - they also sent back some of the supporting evidence - the stuff that I sent to prove we were partners such as bank statements, utility bills, copies of invites t places. And they strangely sent back three of my four passport photos and one of OHs - anyone else had this?

Originally Posted by oliver85 (Post 5383547)

Just a belated CONGRATULATIONS RACHEL!!!!! It's (still) Oliver's other half here, Shelley. We were away when your brilliant news came through - that was ridiculously fast! After all that effort you put in you think they'd at least pretend like they read it... (jokes). I think the fast turnaround was pure karma for actually starting this thread - you're certainly the second best thing that ever happened to me (after Oliver). Every time I think I've got a question I just look back through the thread and it's already been answered. Except one - who do we contact to get police checks done in Australia? I know other people have had to do this bit too...
Once again... CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Originally Posted by RachelH (Post 5383488)

:thumbsup:Got the passport back today - one week after sending it off with the sticker in it!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

Funnily enough - they also sent back some of the supporting evidence - the stuff that I sent to prove we were partners such as bank statements, utility bills, copies of invites t places. And they strangely sent back three of my four passport photos and one of OHs - anyone else had this?

Originally Posted by sloane46 (Post 5389622)

Just thought i would post a quick update (seem to be spending all my time on whinging pom house sellers lately lol). All forms for OH visa filled in, police check sent for last week, Oh had medical yesterday so just got to wait for police check to come and then will be posting off application. hope its a quick turnaround:unsure:

Originally Posted by medwaymark (Post 5389944)

Coming along nicely then. Got the house selling bit to do yet...not looking forward to that.

With the postal strike, I guess you wont be getting the police checks any day soon :thumbdown:

Originally Posted by RachelH (Post 5385082)

HI Shelley - I think there is a form on www.immi.gov.au which you fill in for the Aussie police checks and it gives you an address to send it to on there. However I wouldnt send off for them unless they request them - I have spent more than a year in Aus in total but wasnt asked for them :thumbsup:

Originally Posted by penky (Post 5393341)

Hello all :)

got a question,

do you need to be with your OH when you validate your visa for the first time? ie can you go on your own? or do they have to be with you?

Originally Posted by RachelH (Post 5393998)

I think I've read before that they have to be with you - as I think they have to walk through before you or something!

Originally Posted by dainty (Post 5395363)

Have just spent the entire evening reading stories ...what an inspired idea ........ would love to join the circle
We have just been tearing our hair out over friends who haven't completed stat decs for us despite months and months of waiting and pleading ..............its so great to see we are not the only ones !!!

I have a question about applying for temp vs permanent spouse visa.
Does anyone know if the Oz HC would automatically grant a permanent visa or would we need to apply .we think we meet the criteria but not sure if its worth applying for permanent visa at this time

Originally Posted by RachelH (Post 5393998)

I think I've read before that they have to be with you - as I think they have to walk through before you or something!

Originally Posted by RachelH (Post 5393998)

I think I've read before that they have to be with you - as I think they have to walk through before you or something!