paperbased applications thread
Nov 24th 2008, 3:27 pm
#766
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Just to let all you Paperbased applicants know - WE GOT OUR VISA TODAY!
We applied in May so there is hope for you all yet!!!
Ang
We applied in May so there is hope for you all yet!!!
Ang
Nov 24th 2008, 4:44 pm
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Nov 24th 2008, 5:13 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Thanks, we are really shocked!!
Hubby phoned immi last wed. night just for an update and they told us the usual - you have not been allocated a case officer!
But it must have done something cause we now have our VISA
Ang
Hubby phoned immi last wed. night just for an update and they told us the usual - you have not been allocated a case officer!
But it must have done something cause we now have our VISA
Ang
Nov 24th 2008, 5:23 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Nov 24th 2008, 8:45 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
congrats on visa Ang
Nov 24th 2008, 11:48 pm
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Nov 25th 2008, 3:47 pm
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Another one is visaland !!! CONGRATS !!!!! It's a good feeling!
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Nov 26th 2008, 2:47 am
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Dec 3rd 2008, 3:49 am
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Hello everyone,
I’ve been quietly lurking around these forums reading about applicants in March, April, May, June and even July 2008 getting their visas and would like to congratulate all of those involved and wish you all the best in your new life ahead.
I am from a low risk country (since I am able to obtain an ETA online) - and next week would be exactly ONE YEAR since I applied for the 175 visa on 18th Dec 2007. However I haven’t heard a thing! DIAC’s client service charter mentions a 12-month processing time for low-risk countries so I really wonder what has happened to my application. My agent has emailed DIAC to ask and all he got was the standard reply, and he claims that ringing them is of no use as it would result in the same thing. I’ve tried emailing DIAC directly too but was told that my email address is ‘not authorised to receive communication relating to the application’, presumably so because I have an agent.
My agent says DIAC is in ‘a mess’ and we would just have to wait, but when I see other applicants who applied much much later than me getting their visas, I am simply beside myself with worry. It’s just taking too long. What can I do? Would it be wise to lodge a complaint?
I’ve been quietly lurking around these forums reading about applicants in March, April, May, June and even July 2008 getting their visas and would like to congratulate all of those involved and wish you all the best in your new life ahead.
I am from a low risk country (since I am able to obtain an ETA online) - and next week would be exactly ONE YEAR since I applied for the 175 visa on 18th Dec 2007. However I haven’t heard a thing! DIAC’s client service charter mentions a 12-month processing time for low-risk countries so I really wonder what has happened to my application. My agent has emailed DIAC to ask and all he got was the standard reply, and he claims that ringing them is of no use as it would result in the same thing. I’ve tried emailing DIAC directly too but was told that my email address is ‘not authorised to receive communication relating to the application’, presumably so because I have an agent.
My agent says DIAC is in ‘a mess’ and we would just have to wait, but when I see other applicants who applied much much later than me getting their visas, I am simply beside myself with worry. It’s just taking too long. What can I do? Would it be wise to lodge a complaint?
Dec 3rd 2008, 7:18 am
#776
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Hello everyone,
I am from a low risk country (since I am able to obtain an ETA online) - and next week would be exactly ONE YEAR since I applied for the 175 visa on 18th Dec 2007. However I haven’t heard a thing! DIAC’s client service charter mentions a 12-month processing time for low-risk countries so I really wonder what has happened to my application. My agent has emailed DIAC to ask and all he got was the standard reply, and he claims that ringing them is of no use as it would result in the same thing. I’ve tried emailing DIAC directly too but was told that my email address is ‘not authorised to receive communication relating to the application’, presumably so because I have an agent.
My agent says DIAC is in ‘a mess’ and we would just have to wait, but when I see other applicants who applied much much later than me getting their visas, I am simply beside myself with worry. It’s just taking too long. What can I do? Would it be wise to lodge a complaint?
I am from a low risk country (since I am able to obtain an ETA online) - and next week would be exactly ONE YEAR since I applied for the 175 visa on 18th Dec 2007. However I haven’t heard a thing! DIAC’s client service charter mentions a 12-month processing time for low-risk countries so I really wonder what has happened to my application. My agent has emailed DIAC to ask and all he got was the standard reply, and he claims that ringing them is of no use as it would result in the same thing. I’ve tried emailing DIAC directly too but was told that my email address is ‘not authorised to receive communication relating to the application’, presumably so because I have an agent.
My agent says DIAC is in ‘a mess’ and we would just have to wait, but when I see other applicants who applied much much later than me getting their visas, I am simply beside myself with worry. It’s just taking too long. What can I do? Would it be wise to lodge a complaint?
Perhaps you should try calling DIAC again before lodging a complaint. I'm on 176 paper via Agent but when i call in DIAC, they are able to share the status of my application ... brief one, of course.
Tips: Speak politely with the folk (at DIAC) that handle your query cause he just got hell from the guy before you
Cheers !
Dec 3rd 2008, 11:16 am
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Re: paperbased applications thread
[QUOTE=sram466;7032145]Hello, sorry to learn of your situation, thatz the reality of things around here but the good news is you're not alone ...
Perhaps you should try calling DIAC again before lodging a complaint. I'm on 176 paper via Agent but when i call in DIAC, they are able to share the status of my application ... brief one, of course.
Tips: Speak politely with the folk (at DIAC) that handle your query cause he just got hell from the guy before you
Cheers !
Hi SRAM466,
this is my timeline, I am 475er paperbased heading Adelaide, SA,appl sent on 14.06.08 , acknow & ref no recd on 24.06.08, then i took 5 months rest straight, i have submit our medicals & x-rays on 18.11.08 & they recd the same on 21.11.08 without blood reports.
On 28.11.08 i have recd an email from hoc for HIV pathology report for my self, which i have sent on 29.11.08 & they recd on 02.12.08, on same day another mail i have rced for my wife for her HIV,HB,HC reports, what does it mean? becos i have rced mail from hoc sydney not from adelaide, i m very confused here, my question is have i got CO or not?
they have sent mail twice to me, one for me & another for my wife for further meds requirement.
what does it mean?
Perhaps you should try calling DIAC again before lodging a complaint. I'm on 176 paper via Agent but when i call in DIAC, they are able to share the status of my application ... brief one, of course.
Tips: Speak politely with the folk (at DIAC) that handle your query cause he just got hell from the guy before you
Cheers !
Hi SRAM466,
this is my timeline, I am 475er paperbased heading Adelaide, SA,appl sent on 14.06.08 , acknow & ref no recd on 24.06.08, then i took 5 months rest straight, i have submit our medicals & x-rays on 18.11.08 & they recd the same on 21.11.08 without blood reports.
On 28.11.08 i have recd an email from hoc for HIV pathology report for my self, which i have sent on 29.11.08 & they recd on 02.12.08, on same day another mail i have rced for my wife for her HIV,HB,HC reports, what does it mean? becos i have rced mail from hoc sydney not from adelaide, i m very confused here, my question is have i got CO or not?
they have sent mail twice to me, one for me & another for my wife for further meds requirement.
what does it mean?
Dec 3rd 2008, 12:34 pm
#778
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Re: paperbased applications thread
Do suggest u give them a ring to find out what's still outstanding and do take the opportunity to pop the big question ... "Have i got a Case Office Assigned" ?
From what I know, offshore case medicals passes thru HOC in Sydney. Not too sure for onshore ones. The Big VISA Application Processing plants are in Adel & Bris (hope i'm rite)
Tips: Do please speak politely with the folk (at DIAC) that handle your query cause he just got hell from the guy before you
All the best to you.
Dec 3rd 2008, 3:14 pm
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