australia_im

We have completed all our documentation requirements (including medicals and PCC) requested by DIAC almost about 3 months ago. Being on the MODL -CSL, we have been expecting visas to happen by now.

However, nothing has happened till date. Migration Agent says wait and watch, it will happen this month. But that is what he has said for the last two.

Will calling DIAC to inquire reciept of all documents and status of application in any way adversely affect our application. [We are now losing faith in the agent and wish to know if all is well with the application]. Does it show undue haste on our part or does it in no way affect the processing of our application.

Awaiting your prompts inputs/advice.

Jen1977ni

Wait. Patience is a virtue.

INDOAUS

In your application did u authorize ur agent to communicate to DIAC? If yes, then ur queries to DIAC will be futile. DIAC will only communicate with ur agent.

australia_im

Yes we have authorized the MA to contact DIAC. But our impression was that this was only for PLE/email inquiries.

Will they also refuse to discuss the document or appln status on telephone with us?.

How do we know that the agent is sending our documentation on time and is keeping us informed of the feedback from DIAC also on time.

tiredwithtwins

I doubt it would adversely affect the decision on your visa ... rather, iritate the person at diac who had to go find your case and find out whats happening.
as for length of time, there are applicants from nov 08 who are modl/csl who are still waiting for their visas, so if i were you id stop worrying and just wait, it will get to you.
and if your agent has fully submitted your application, its out of thier hands anyway ...

australia_im

our appln is 14 months old. 3 months after CO asked for medical and Pcc and those were sent. Modl + Csl. Hope that puts our concerns in somewhat proper perspective.

INDOAUS

Ask your agent for receipt from DIAC, as prove that DIAC has received your documents.

INDOAUS

If all documents are in order, all u can do is wait as DIAC goes through the various verification processes. BTW, I'm also patiently waiting.

antifunky

This is COMPLETELY incorrect as I had the same case and there were extremely helpful with all my queries

INDOAUS

Honestly, I haven't tried myself -PLE or phone. Thanks for the info. Cheers.

water man

YOu have paid 2000 dollars..you have all right to enquire in all means...it is their duty to provide the status...

Ahmadj

I call DIAC alot, maybe it is not the right thing to do, but you should know that people at DIAC call center are dedicated to serve you, me and everyone else.

However, you must know that DIAC keeps a record of all calls or PLEs sent to them, and DIAC will have your inquiries attached to your file. I know this from DIAC staff themselves.

I called once, and asked a question, and the lady said " sir, you have asked this question on May 2nd, but here is the answer again". Also, I sent a PLE in April, and received a reply in late June. The reply said " I noticed that your queries have been answered by phone, thanks for your letter to us...".

Try to call moderately, and you should be fine

Jen1977ni

Your inquiries are attached to your file? If that's the case then they're gonna think you're a right pest! Leave them alone to do their job and they might just process your visa! lol *SIMPLES*

Amit1981

Ideally, you should route your questions to DIAC thru your migration agent. However, you can still call DIAC directly and request them politely to address your concern provided you don't call them every now and then it should be fine. In some of the cases that I have read in this forum, they have actually taken the appropriate action (if thats possible) or otherwise they can provide you with some explanation like "your application is undergoing routine checks..." and you will then have to wait patiently. fingers crossed for you. good luck!

Bermudashorts

Have you or your agent been informed that the medicals have been safely received? If not it might be worth checking on that, otherwise I do not see any point in constantly phoning and pestering as some people have suggested.

If there were not thousands of people ringing up every week with such inane questions as "when will I get my visa" then perhaps the DIAC staff could actually get on with the job of processing visa applications. It's not rocket science is it?