Losing patience and faith
 

Hey guys, not sure really what I want from this post. I guess maybe a little reassurance? (Although I'm sure at least one person will tell me my waiting time is nothing in comparison to theirs ;) ).

It has been four months now since applying for the 489 visa. I still have not heard a single thing. My status remains as 'received'. It gets a little disheartening when I check each morning.

I have read on here from a few people that they have an option at the bottom of their 'upload documents' page declaring they have uploaded the required evidence and are ready to send for processing. I don't have this option. I merely just have the option to upload.

I paid the full amount of the visa on the same day I submitted my application back in February. Had health checks and police certificates were completed and uploaded.

I guess what I am wondering is; is it actually possible to contact them? All I can find is "don't contact us about visa processing times" but realistically I would just be happy knowing that all was okay and that I have done all I am supposed to, in which I'd be happier waiting.

any advice would be greatly received. Xx

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So realistically, if you were granted a visa today, would you be ready to move tomorrow?

it's not that long ago that skilled visas took a year or more to process, so 4 months is not a great deal of time in the grand scheme of things.

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Hi, I know realistically I am being impatient, it's just the unknown.

in all honestly. I am ready. I have a few £100,000 in the bank. I have no ties here so yes, if it came through today, I'd move within 2-3 weeks (saying goodbye etc and flight dependent of course. Yes. I'm ready!

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As a rule if an applicant is asked to provide further information the ' have uploaded the required evidence' script appears.

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Looking at current processing times - https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/about...ocessing-times

75% within 9 months, 90% within 12 months for 489 state sponsored.

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Im feeling the exact same as you, i know im being impatient but its killing me waiting :cry_smile: does anyone know if they process visas on weekends?
Thanks
Em x

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Don't worry, it took us 7 years to get our PR. We were one of the victims of the Pre-September 2007 changes and here we are now as citizens. Be patient.

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So Clacfart, any updates for us?

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Yes!!! Mega update! Not only did my visa get granted on Oct 23rd when we were here on holiday.... We moved into our own apartment Friday just gone! I have 2 job interviews coming up and so far, I LOVE it here.

It's a little lonely but that's on my part that I need to get out and socialise which I will do. All in all, very happy x

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Congrats! These are wonderful news!

So you've applied around mid February and got your decision in mid October. 8 months.
Have you been asked at any point to fill up the Form 80? If so, after how long was your visa granted?

Thanks.

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No, not asked to fill in a form 80. I got asked to provide a marriage certificate but that is all.

8 months give or take a few days.

Couldn't have gotten through the process without certain BE people :)