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Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 22nd 2015, 10:39 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 50,613
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: ministerial discretion s22.9

You have now entered the "regular" stream of applicants, congrats. Sitting the test will be the last step prior to the ceremony, so from this point onward, the standard waiting times will apply for...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Oct 13th 2015, 4:21 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 50,613
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: ministerial discretion s22.9

Thanks for the update denizci. I was invited at a ceremony couple of weeks ago so altogether (from lodgment to certificate), it took just under 8 months – onshore.

I will keep this story for...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 29th 2015, 7:37 am
Replies: 165
Views: 50,613
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: ministerial discretion s22.9

Email, expect to be contacted within 4 months. The people over the phone cannot give timelines. To my knowledge, there are no time service standards for discretions.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 24th 2015, 2:52 am
Replies: 165
Views: 50,613
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: ministerial discretion s22.9

Things are moving. I have been asked to sit at a citizenship test.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 1st 2015, 8:45 am
Replies: 165
Views: 50,613
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: ministerial discretion s22.9

I gave immigration a courtesy call two weeks ago, but they're not able to give any info on when my application will be looked and what the standard "processing times" are.

4 months and counting...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Apr 15th 2015, 3:11 am
Replies: 165
Views: 50,613
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: ministerial discretion s22.9

Just to give an update, I am 2.5 months since the application and I have yet to be contacted :) (lodged onshore in ME L)
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 19th 2015, 2:18 am
Replies: 165
Views: 50,613
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: ministerial discretion s22.9

I have also applied under the 22.9 discretion, on 06FEB. I will report back here when it's completed.

I had the misfortune to apply while on a business trip overseas. Despite having started an...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 4th 2014, 2:12 am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,119
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: Whoa, 4-year residency requirement for spouse can be time spent abroad?

Thanks JAJ, this is helping tremendously.

Understood about the requirement of genuine relationship (we went through that when my wife sponsored me for PR already).

Except for business trips,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Dec 2nd 2014, 4:12 am
Replies: 46
Views: 5,119
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: Whoa, 4-year residency requirement for spouse can be time spent abroad?

When considering the ministerial discretion in the context of obtaining the citizenship, how important is it that the Australian partner is physically with you when overseas?

I am asking since I...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 11th 2014, 8:26 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 50,613
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: ministerial discretion s22.9

Very well. I certainly can provide evidence towards my ties.

Looking at your signature, was it as recent as Sep 2013?
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 10th 2014, 6:07 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 50,613
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: ministerial discretion s22.9

Well I usually travel more than 90 days in any given year, and that's for work. I am not a public servant, sportsman and scientist.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Feb 9th 2014, 7:43 pm
Replies: 165
Views: 50,613
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: ministerial discretion s22.9

I am also looking to apply under the section 22.9.

I will be short of more than 90 days spent in Australia by the time I apply for citizenship. I am going overseas frequently, but for short...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 20th 2011, 11:20 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,822
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: 820 (temp) spouse visa finally granted!!

Received my 820 in June, so a little over 4 months of wait. :thumbsup:
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jun 20th 2011, 11:18 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 6,872
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: Visa Applications February 2011 (merged threads)

820/801 received in June. A little over 4 months!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 20th 2011, 9:38 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,822
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: 820 (temp) spouse visa finally granted!!

I am in the exact same boat so to speak.

What additional info were you requested to provide? I would like to plan ahead if those things take time to prepare.

Thanks!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 20th 2011, 9:33 am
Replies: 60
Views: 6,872
Posted By gdoubleu

Re: Visa Applications February 2011 (merged threads)

Submitted a TR request onshore (subclass 820/801) after a 417 (WHD) through a registered agent.

Still waiting for the assignment of a CO.
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