paperbased applications thread
Aug 13th 2008 | 11:08 am
#301
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Re: paperbased applications thread
hi maroonedNZ
now ive never been much of a whinging pom and never been one to complain .and typically English and always wait my turn. but seing april s and march applicants get there visa s(again who im happy for) but the increasing frustration on paperbased being behind miles and getting further behind, ive complained on the website
so their go s my application to the bottom again, but if any other paperbased wants to join me in whinging ,maybe more than one and they will sit up and notice?????
http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/form...es/index.htm#b
chris:curse:
now ive never been much of a whinging pom and never been one to complain .and typically English and always wait my turn. but seing april s and march applicants get there visa s(again who im happy for) but the increasing frustration on paperbased being behind miles and getting further behind, ive complained on the website
so their go s my application to the bottom again, but if any other paperbased wants to join me in whinging ,maybe more than one and they will sit up and notice?????
http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/form...es/index.htm#b
chris:curse:
I'll call them this morning and see what I can find out.
Aug 13th 2008 | 1:57 pm
#302
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Hi - just had a call from the agent....
After a very very long time getting oh's paperwork approved by the TRA (we are on a MODL 175 visa as he's a carpenter joiner) we applied for the visa on 8th October, case officer allocated 4 weeks ago and values statement sent.
Sunshine Coast here we come....hang in there everyone!
We've got our visa's!
After a very very long time getting oh's paperwork approved by the TRA (we are on a MODL 175 visa as he's a carpenter joiner) we applied for the visa on 8th October, case officer allocated 4 weeks ago and values statement sent.
Sunshine Coast here we come....hang in there everyone!
... our paperbased queue is definitely moving ...
Aug 13th 2008 | 6:53 pm
#303
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Re: paperbased applications thread
I would like to hear a definitive set of rules that ASPC are applying to how they allocate COs and process visa grants. The whole 'years worth of apps in August' excuse has worn thin. I can cope (just) with the long wait, but the apparent randomness is galling. And I don't think it's reasonable that online applications are being granted even if the application was sent several months after the equivalent paperbased applications. The communication Berlin Wall with Adelaide is cruel. There should be a clear and formal service level agreement by which the service is measured by the government.
I'll call them this morning and see what I can find out.
I'll call them this morning and see what I can find out.
Let us know how you get on!!!
Alex
Alex
Aug 13th 2008 | 7:45 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Good idea maroonednz - I totally agree with you. When I phoned ASPC/DIAC the woman actually told me that they couldn't accelerate my application (which I hadn't asked her to do) because it wouldn't be fair on the people who applied before us!! I was too sleepy and 'not with it' to say that there are Feb applicants getting visas :curse:
Let us know how you get on!!!
Alex
Alex
Let us know how you get on!!!
Alex
Alex
Aug 13th 2008 | 9:18 pm
#305
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Good idea maroonednz - I totally agree with you. When I phoned ASPC/DIAC the woman actually told me that they couldn't accelerate my application (which I hadn't asked her to do) because it wouldn't be fair on the people who applied before us!! I was too sleepy and 'not with it' to say that there are Feb applicants getting visas :curse:
Let us know how you get on!!!
Alex
Alex
Let us know how you get on!!!
Alex
Alex
Aug 13th 2008 | 9:32 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Granted on the 12th Aug and we got a mail from out agent today. No prior communication just straight to grant.
We applied at the start of November and got our ack dated on the 7th of Nov.
We hope for all that it means paper based are now being actioned.
We arrived back from a visit to SE Qld on Sunday 10th so we just missed validating. Our 17 year old loved it. Now we have to get our 18 year old to leave his girlfriend or get her to come with. She's a really lovely girl and he is smitten.
Paul and Lisa
We applied at the start of November and got our ack dated on the 7th of Nov.
We hope for all that it means paper based are now being actioned.
We arrived back from a visit to SE Qld on Sunday 10th so we just missed validating. Our 17 year old loved it. Now we have to get our 18 year old to leave his girlfriend or get her to come with. She's a really lovely girl and he is smitten.
Paul and Lisa
Aug 13th 2008 | 9:34 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Granted on the 12th Aug and we got a mail from out agent today. No prior communication just straight to grant.
We applied at the start of November and got our ack dated on the 7th of Nov.
We hope for all that it means paper based are now being actioned.
We arrived back from a visit to SE Qld on Sunday 10th so we just missed validating. Our 17 year old loved it. Now we have to get our 18 year old to leave his girlfriend or get her to come with. She's a really lovely girl and he is smitten.
Paul and Lisa
We applied at the start of November and got our ack dated on the 7th of Nov.
We hope for all that it means paper based are now being actioned.
We arrived back from a visit to SE Qld on Sunday 10th so we just missed validating. Our 17 year old loved it. Now we have to get our 18 year old to leave his girlfriend or get her to come with. She's a really lovely girl and he is smitten.
Paul and Lisa
Aug 13th 2008 | 9:39 pm
#308
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Granted on the 12th Aug and we got a mail from out agent today. No prior communication just straight to grant.
We applied at the start of November and got our ack dated on the 7th of Nov.
We hope for all that it means paper based are now being actioned.
We arrived back from a visit to SE Qld on Sunday 10th so we just missed validating. Our 17 year old loved it. Now we have to get our 18 year old to leave his girlfriend or get her to come with. She's a really lovely girl and he is smitten.
Paul and Lisa
We applied at the start of November and got our ack dated on the 7th of Nov.
We hope for all that it means paper based are now being actioned.
We arrived back from a visit to SE Qld on Sunday 10th so we just missed validating. Our 17 year old loved it. Now we have to get our 18 year old to leave his girlfriend or get her to come with. She's a really lovely girl and he is smitten.
Paul and Lisa
Glad you had a good trip - here's hoping that the family can stay together!!
Lots of best wishes for the future! (When are you hoping to go?)
Alex
Aug 13th 2008 | 9:42 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Maybe if he stays behind initially you can bombard him with pics of the rest of the family on the beach sipping cold beers all the way through the British winter until he cracks and gets down under
Aug 13th 2008 | 9:47 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
We will know more after today's A level results. If bad (as they have not worked) then probably by Xmas.
Aug 13th 2008 | 9:49 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Granted on the 12th Aug and we got a mail from out agent today. No prior communication just straight to grant.
We applied at the start of November and got our ack dated on the 7th of Nov.
We hope for all that it means paper based are now being actioned.
We arrived back from a visit to SE Qld on Sunday 10th so we just missed validating. Our 17 year old loved it. Now we have to get our 18 year old to leave his girlfriend or get her to come with. She's a really lovely girl and he is smitten.
Paul and Lisa
We applied at the start of November and got our ack dated on the 7th of Nov.
We hope for all that it means paper based are now being actioned.
We arrived back from a visit to SE Qld on Sunday 10th so we just missed validating. Our 17 year old loved it. Now we have to get our 18 year old to leave his girlfriend or get her to come with. She's a really lovely girl and he is smitten.
Paul and Lisa
Aug 13th 2008 | 10:33 pm
#312
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Ok it's my turn for some good news... Hubby got a call from our agent this morning and we've got a CO 
I can't believe it, after 9 months of waiting I was ready to give up, but here we go on the roller coaster ride again, getting meds and pcc's done!!
I'm still jumping around the house like a child!!!
Stef x
I can't believe it, after 9 months of waiting I was ready to give up, but here we go on the roller coaster ride again, getting meds and pcc's done!!
I'm still jumping around the house like a child!!!
Stef x
Aug 13th 2008 | 10:35 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Granted on the 12th Aug and we got a mail from out agent today. No prior communication just straight to grant.
We applied at the start of November and got our ack dated on the 7th of Nov.
We hope for all that it means paper based are now being actioned.
We arrived back from a visit to SE Qld on Sunday 10th so we just missed validating. Our 17 year old loved it. Now we have to get our 18 year old to leave his girlfriend or get her to come with. She's a really lovely girl and he is smitten.
Paul and Lisa
We applied at the start of November and got our ack dated on the 7th of Nov.
We hope for all that it means paper based are now being actioned.
We arrived back from a visit to SE Qld on Sunday 10th so we just missed validating. Our 17 year old loved it. Now we have to get our 18 year old to leave his girlfriend or get her to come with. She's a really lovely girl and he is smitten.
Paul and Lisa
Excellent News Congratulations and Good Luck
Aug 13th 2008 | 10:42 pm
#314
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Ok it's my turn for some good news... Hubby got a call from our agent this morning and we've got a CO
I can't believe it, after 9 months of waiting I was ready to give up, but here we go on the roller coaster ride again, getting meds and pcc's done!!
I'm still jumping around the house like a child!!!
Stef x
I can't believe it, after 9 months of waiting I was ready to give up, but here we go on the roller coaster ride again, getting meds and pcc's done!!
I'm still jumping around the house like a child!!!
Stef x
Ok now I might tentatively start believing there is genuine movement with the paperbased apps
Aug 13th 2008 | 10:46 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Ok it's my turn for some good news... Hubby got a call from our agent this morning and we've got a CO
I can't believe it, after 9 months of waiting I was ready to give up, but here we go on the roller coaster ride again, getting meds and pcc's done!!
I'm still jumping around the house like a child!!!
Stef x
I can't believe it, after 9 months of waiting I was ready to give up, but here we go on the roller coaster ride again, getting meds and pcc's done!!
I'm still jumping around the house like a child!!!
Stef x
It certainly does seem as if somebody is doing something with all the paper piles around the place.
Me next pleeeeeease!!
