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Peterslee

Aug 5th 2018 4:13 pm

Visitor Visa 600 waiting times

Hello, I wondered if anyone else is waiting for a Visitor Visa subclass 600 to be assessed. My friend applied 2 months ago from the UK and has not heard yet. It says on the Australian gov website waiting times are approx 17 - 24 days for 95% of applicants. My friend is sure he has sent all the documents required. He has visited Australia before to visit family & a touring holiday. The status on his immi account still says received. He has not had any other emails from the visa office. Any advice would be welcome. Thank you.

BritInParis

Aug 5th 2018 6:03 pm

Re: Visitor Visa 600 waiting times

Why did he apply for a 600 rather than a 601 or 651?

Peterslee

Aug 5th 2018 6:15 pm

Re: Visitor Visa 600 waiting times

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Originally Posted by BritInParis (Post 12543532)

Why did he apply for a 600 rather than a 601 or 651?

hello, it's because he has an old criminal conviction.

BritInParis

Aug 5th 2018 6:22 pm

Re: Visitor Visa 600 waiting times

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Originally Posted by Peterslee (Post 12543539)

hello, it's because he has an old criminal conviction.

And that'll be why he's waiting.

Peterslee

Aug 5th 2018 6:27 pm

Re: Visitor Visa 600 waiting times

Last time only took 2 days and the times before that took 7 days & 12 days. I just wondered if anyone else was waiting longer than usual.

BritInParis

Aug 5th 2018 6:30 pm

Re: Visitor Visa 600 waiting times

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Originally Posted by Peterslee (Post 12543544)

Last time only took 2 days and the times before that took 7 days & 12 days. I just wondered if anyone else was waiting longer than usual.

Change of policy. If the conviction was for violence then it's likely to have been referred.

Peterslee

Aug 5th 2018 6:35 pm

Re: Visitor Visa 600 waiting times

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Originally Posted by BritInParis (Post 12543546)

Change of policy. If the conviction was for violence then it's likely to have been referred.

Hello, no it wasn't for violence or anything serious and it was over 30 years ago. Clean record since. Police certificates etc all given on day of application too.

BritInParis

Aug 5th 2018 7:16 pm

Re: Visitor Visa 600 waiting times

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Originally Posted by Peterslee (Post 12543548)

Hello, no it wasn't for violence or anything serious and it was over 30 years ago. Clean record since. Police certificates etc all given on day of application too.

Without knowing the details there’s not much point in speculating further. Your friend can call the Department of Home Affairs if he wants to chase it up.

Peterslee

Aug 5th 2018 7:36 pm

Re: Visitor Visa 600 waiting times

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Originally Posted by BritInParis (Post 12543562)

Without knowing the details there’s not much point in speculating further. Your friend can call the Department of Home Affairs if he wants to chase it up.

Ok, thank you for your help. I'll suggest that to him.

Peterslee

Aug 17th 2018 8:25 am

Re: Visitor Visa 600 waiting times

Quick update, my friend had his visa granted and is very pleased.

BritInParis

Aug 17th 2018 9:19 am

Re: Visitor Visa 600 waiting times

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Originally Posted by Peterslee (Post 12549766)

Quick update, my friend had his visa granted and is very pleased.

Glad to hear it :)

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