Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Sep 21st 2010, 11:29 pm
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Unfortunately not... Our application was received by Canberra on 1 July and we've been together 7 years, married 4... We're waiting to enrol hubby in second year uni (1st year at international rates we borrowed to afford). It's been 12 weeks since the 2nd stage was recieved. It's been 2 years and 14 weeks since the 309 visa was granted. And we're getting slightly impatient. There are people who have got theirs before us so there appears to be no rhyme nor reason. But we know there are people worse off than us. Of course, knowing that doesn't help
... Good luck with your application!!
... Good luck with your application!!Squaddie missus - hopefully now you have passed the 2 year mark, it wont be much longer for you until its granted!
SillyOldBag - have you received your second stage pack yet?
that I see some good news from everyone soon!!!! 
Sep 22nd 2010, 12:43 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
It's been almost 8 weeks since I sent all my documents in and my eligibility date is at the end of this week.
I called DIAC yesterday for a status update. I was told there are so backlogged that they have changed the 6 month official waiting period to 8 months; of course, the PR could come in sooner but, apparently, not soon enough!
I called DIAC yesterday for a status update. I was told there are so backlogged that they have changed the 6 month official waiting period to 8 months; of course, the PR could come in sooner but, apparently, not soon enough!
Sep 22nd 2010, 5:37 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
It's been almost 8 weeks since I sent all my documents in and my eligibility date is at the end of this week.
I called DIAC yesterday for a status update. I was told there are so backlogged that they have changed the 6 month official waiting period to 8 months; of course, the PR could come in sooner but, apparently, not soon enough!
I called DIAC yesterday for a status update. I was told there are so backlogged that they have changed the 6 month official waiting period to 8 months; of course, the PR could come in sooner but, apparently, not soon enough!
Sep 22nd 2010, 8:25 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
I had hoped to commence a Masters degree part time but I refuse to pay international student fees. Also, I refuse to send for the rest of my belongings until it is granted. Just being overly cautious...
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Sep 22nd 2010, 1:46 pm
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
My TR was granted on 26 June 2008 so that means my eligibility date is coming up to 3 months soon. I am not sure if it is worth calling asking where the documents are and how much longer they are going to collect dust, what do you guys think?
Sep 22nd 2010, 10:59 pm
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Sep 25th 2010, 12:27 pm
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Nothing from my side too 
just waiting..... for a good news 2 come soon - amen
just waiting..... for a good news 2 come soon - amen
Sep 26th 2010, 10:14 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Has the form for the Australian Police Check changed in the last couple of years or is my memory/imagination playing tricks on me? I thought I had to fill in all addresses for the last 10 years before, now it just seems to be asking for current address and previous address. Or am I misreading the information somewhere along the line? I'm hitting that paranoid stage where I lose the ability to form fill like a normal human being 
Sep 26th 2010, 10:24 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
...... and another thing!
Form 80 still has to be completed in my maiden name as that is the name on my passport. However, when I do the statutory declaration do I do that in my maiden name or my married name? or do you reckon it possibly doesn't matter..... perhaps I should do my current surname and put (née "maiden name") after it and that covers all bases?
Told you I'm in paranoid mode..... I'm losing my last remaining marbles too
Form 80 still has to be completed in my maiden name as that is the name on my passport. However, when I do the statutory declaration do I do that in my maiden name or my married name? or do you reckon it possibly doesn't matter..... perhaps I should do my current surname and put (née "maiden name") after it and that covers all bases?
Told you I'm in paranoid mode..... I'm losing my last remaining marbles too
Sep 26th 2010, 11:12 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
...... and another thing!
Form 80 still has to be completed in my maiden name as that is the name on my passport. However, when I do the statutory declaration do I do that in my maiden name or my married name? or do you reckon it possibly doesn't matter..... perhaps I should do my current surname and put (née "maiden name") after it and that covers all bases?
Told you I'm in paranoid mode..... I'm losing my last remaining marbles too
Form 80 still has to be completed in my maiden name as that is the name on my passport. However, when I do the statutory declaration do I do that in my maiden name or my married name? or do you reckon it possibly doesn't matter..... perhaps I should do my current surname and put (née "maiden name") after it and that covers all bases?
Told you I'm in paranoid mode..... I'm losing my last remaining marbles too
Sep 26th 2010, 9:38 pm
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Sep 26th 2010, 9:45 pm
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Thanks for that Pollyana, I knew I could rely on you to point me in the right direction. I think I'm overthinking everything and need a slap round the chops and/or a kick up the bum to bring me back to reality. I suspect there will be plenty of volunteers to administer both
Oct 8th 2010, 12:52 am
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
I was allocated a CO this week. 309 visa holders are assigned a CO after the grant date. I am told it shouldn't be too long now. Apparently, many files that were to be processed in Canberra have been distributed to other regional areas in order to clear the backlog.
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Oct 11th 2010, 1:34 pm
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Re: Update - Info for second stage spouse visa applicants
Very good Tina ! Did you contact them? Let us know what additional information they ask for... Cheers and all the best!!!!!!!!
! Did you contact them? Let us know what additional information they ask for... Cheers and all the best!!!!!!!!
Oct 13th 2010, 3:21 am
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