These are the latest comments from viewers regarding Immigration and Visas for Australia.
- Last 10 viewers comments or questions on Subclass 309 and 100.
- Last 10 viewers comments or questions on Subclass 820 and 801.
- Last 10 viewers comments or questions on Subclass 300.
- Last 100 viewers comments or questions on Immigration.
Last 10 viewers Comments or Questions on Subclass 309 and 100.
Babal 17th June 2023 at 5:54 pm on Getting Married before PMV 300 Visa is GrantedWhat would be the options if I would get marry before the grant of my 300 pmv. Can I convert it into 309 offshore as marriage would be held outside australia and do I have to pay another 8k ?
Anthony Dos Santos 13th June 2023 at 7:38 pm on Change from 300 to 309Hi Admin have applied for a 300 visa , lodge on the 18th of December 2020. Went to meet my girlfriend on the 13th of December 2020 and got married on the 13th of January 2023 and was able to get her a tourist visa for 3 months so she was able to come with me to Australia. After we...
Sharmi 4th June 2023 at 6:52 pm on Subclass 309 Visas Granted in 2022Hi, I applied for 309 visa though the agent in june 2022.We are still waiting.After that they sent section 56 letter.We submitted it Now its 4 weeks gone. Is this good sign after section 56they asked ? And how much time they will take to grant . Please give me the information. Thanks
Catalyst 26th May 2023 at 6:32 pm on Partner Visa Processing Times March 2023I applied for an 820/801 visa in March 2020. I received an S56 request for the current AFP ( Australian Federal Police Certificate) at the end of March 2023. Please let me know how long it took to be granted a visa after submitting the police certificate. I assumed that this meant I was close to reaching a decision. Does...
Sulekha 15th May 2023 at 9:29 pm on Subclass 309 Visas Granted in 2022Hi, I applied for my husband 309 visa through the agent in sept 2017 . We are still waiting. He has been in Australia since 2019 to till now. We did couple of times medical and Pcc .After that they sent section 57 letter to comment on it . We did submission. Then after 8 months they asked more like...
Casey 12th May 2023 at 10:56 am on Partner Visa Processing Times March 2023Good day, It has been eight months since I became eligible to apply for the 801 visa (which I submitted three months after the eligibility date). However, the application status has remained as "received". I have attached all of the required documents, including current police checks from all countries that my partner and I have visited in the past 10...
Ray 19th April 2023 at 12:08 pm on Subclass 309 Visas Granted in 2023applied 309 in Feb 2022 & haven't received any update since then. All docs, Biometrics & health exam were uploaded in March 2022. No RFI recieved
Vrajesh Patel 24th March 2023 at 5:50 pm on Subclass 309 Visas Granted in 2022Happy for all people that got their visa early! My Wife an Australian Citizen so ,been married for 1 year 4 months . Applied for (visa 309) December 20 2021 & still waiting. I complete my medical check up & police clearance.Applied in Australia , Lodged in Australia . Any idea about papers processed in Australia.
Kolood 20th January 2023 at 6:32 am on Subclass 309 Visas Granted in 2022After 8 months I finally hear from the embassy asking for a letter how me and my husband live together and recent chats between me and him. Is that a good or bad sign?
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Last 10 viewers Comments or Questions on Subclass 820 and 801.
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Last 10 viewers Comments or Questions on Subclass 300.
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Last 100 viewers Comments or Questions on Immigration.
1st August 2024 at 1:59 am on From Student Visa to Partner Visahi! i've seen some good questions and responses. i plan to call immigration first thing in the morning but thought i'd ask here first. Apologies if it's lengthy. currently on a student visa that's expiring in March 2025, supposedly to finish a bachelor's. HOWEVER, due to extenuating circumstances, I decided to graduate early with a diploma and will have a...
23rd January 2024 at 3:27 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHello, just wanna ask this question, I'm on student visa and I just had my defer from school coz I'm pregnant, can I already apply partner visa while I deferred from school?
16th December 2023 at 12:26 am on MARA Registered Migration Agentsi am in earch of work in australia
8th December 2023 at 3:08 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi, i am currently student visa and expires on December 2024 i applied for partner visa. but i had baby and married to aussie. i am full time mum as of now that i am the only one to take care of my baby because my husband works full time and can’t go to school. do i need to wait...
8th November 2023 at 1:46 am on From Student Visa to Partner Visaim on a student visa that will expire sept.2024, and im currently pregnant,due on april 2024, my partner is an aussie and we're getting married this coming Dec. , im planning to apply partner visa on january, is that possible? or do i need to wait before visa expire to apply?
12th October 2023 at 5:58 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi! Thank you for sharing all this useful information. As a person who was on a student 500 visa and who has just received a temporary partner 820 visa, I might have two important things that are worth considering if you plan to switch from a student visa to a partner visa: 1) The moment you are granted with 820...
12th September 2023 at 3:39 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaThank you, how do I know if any visa he gets has a “no further stay” condition on it?
10th September 2023 at 8:42 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaThank you so much for answering. Much appreciated
10th September 2023 at 3:47 am on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi Jessica, may I know how long have you been together before applying the partner visa?
1st September 2023 at 8:13 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi! When applying for visa 820/801 whilst on a student visa, intending to withdraw from university, do I have to lodge first or can i withdraw first? I am very mindful about census dates.
14th August 2023 at 12:09 am on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi im on a student visa my visa is expering december 2023. i have a girlfriend she was also on a student visa i want to apply defacto visa on her and i have all evidence that we are in relation from past 12 month can i eligible for that…?
7th August 2023 at 11:33 am on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi my student visa 500 is active till May 2024 and I have married to Australian, applied for partner visa 820/801 where in my bridging is inactive due student visa is still in effect , my question if I travel next month for 15days to India , and mean while if incase 820 grant. Will I get stuck since I...
29th July 2023 at 2:57 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi Jessica, congrats on your partner visa grant. Could I ask you what was your student visa duration? (Start and end dates) Also, how long did it take you, from the lodgement, to get the partner visa granted? Please reply if you have time. Thank you(:
26th July 2023 at 2:12 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaFirstly,I must say that this blog is super helpful and so is the comment thread. Here is my situation: I am on a student visa till Nov 2024 completing a PhD. My partner and I have been living together for just under a year and intend to apply for a partner visa. I have two questions: Is there any additional...
17th July 2023 at 8:21 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaThanks for that. Final question. Can she travel outside of Australia while waiting for the 820? The 820 was lodged June 2023 and the student visa 500 runs through till Sept 2024 which has travel rights.
3rd July 2023 at 11:41 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi, I held a student visa when I lodged my partner visa. The student visa expired on April 2024. My partner visa is just granted. I would like know what happen to my student visa. Do I need to cancel my student visa or my partner visa replaces my study visa? Thanks.
29th June 2023 at 10:20 pm on Lawful Residence Date for Australian CitizenshipHi Admin, thank you for this very useful information. I read on this forum an agent posted the following: "Where a person was outside Australia on the day 4 years immediately before applying, but had previously been in Australia, they may still use the day 4-years immediately before applying as a start date (for the purposes of being eligible to satisfy...
3rd May 2023 at 1:14 pm on Lawful Residence Date for Australian CitizenshipHi Cathrine, I am in similar situation as you. Were you able to apply for the citizenship ?
22nd April 2023 at 12:34 pm on Lawful Residence Date for Australian CitizenshipThanks for the reply! My first visitor visa expired on 29th August 2020 but I had applied for a second visitor visa which ran from the 11th November until my 482 was granted (I began the process of applying for the 482 in March 2021). So visas since I arrived in Australia: 600 - Valid from Aug 29th 2019-Aug 29th...
18th April 2023 at 3:53 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaMy student visa 500 ceased in Feb 2023, I applied for extention of student visa, but I am still in BVA. Can I apply for partner visa while I am waiting for extention of student visa and in BVA?
17th April 2023 at 4:14 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi. My partner is currently on a Student Visa, expiring June 2024. We're ready to lodge the partner visa now and we want her to shift to full working rights asap. Is the process to cancel the student visa 1st, leave the country, then re-enter on a tourist visa and lodge the partner visa?
13th April 2023 at 6:50 pm on Filling in Form 80Hi, I absolutely am facing the same issue and so is my friend. I downloaded form 80 from here: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/form-listing/forms/80.pdf Then opened it on Preview (MacBook) and added some info and simply did CTRL S (Save) and closed the file. When I went to open it back up.... I am getting password protected and asking for a password!!! WHY is...
3rd April 2023 at 10:31 am on Lawful Residence Date for Australian CitizenshipMy visa details : PR - Jan'13 to Jan'18 (I was in India when it's granted) RRV1 visa date - Dec'17 to Dec'18 (was in India when it was granted, stayed in Australia from sep'17 to Mar'18) RRV2 visa date- Aug'18 to Aug'19 ( I was in India when it's granted, I traveled on this visa to Australia in Aug'19,...
2nd April 2023 at 12:52 am on Lawful Residence Date for Australian CitizenshipHi @Admin As per residence calculator it shows that my residence requirements is met but application is not proceeding “as not long enough in Australia”. Please advice as these are my dates: 2013 – PR received 2013 – first entry to australia on PR Sep 2017 – Mar 2018 – worked in australia on PR March 2018 – Aug 2019...
28th March 2023 at 6:17 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi, I'm an Australian citizen, my girlfriend is an American citizen who will be completing a Bachelor in December in the US and was looking to move to Australia to complete her masters, get a job and permanently live here. We have heard of people having issues with getting student visas if you declare a relationship to an Australian citizen,...
27th February 2023 at 12:02 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi, I have a slightly unique situation. I am an American citizen, and I am a PhD candidate at UQ. My student visa went into effect on 5 Dec. 2022 and I officially was enrolled and started my PhD on 3 Jan 2023. I am in the country on a student visa and enrolled as an international student. I receive...
26th February 2023 at 6:03 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaThanks for this informative page. My son is on a student visa 500 in Australia and the visa only expires in 4 years.He wants to apply for a partner visa as his girlfriend has citizenship and they are eligible to apply. Can he stop studying after he lodged his partner visa or do you recommend him studying another year and...
17th February 2023 at 9:50 am on Lawful Residence Date for Australian CitizenshipThank you so much been really confused. In my case the eligible date to apply for citizenship is 21/04/2023 hence looking at the 4 years from 21/04/2019 I have a total of 9 months outside of Australia. I would still be eligible to apply 21/04/23 right?
11th February 2023 at 3:43 pm on Lawful Residence Date for Australian CitizenshipIts not letting me go forward after step 5. It says residence requirements not met etc.
10th February 2023 at 2:08 pm on Australian Visitor Visa: subclass 600Yes there is. MUST NOT ARRIVE AFTER MARCH 15, 2023. Length of stay : 3 months from the date of arrival I will arrive on March 3, 2023 and plan to leave on April 3, 2023. Is that okay?
5th February 2023 at 8:23 am on 28 Days to Reply to RFI Request from ImmigrationHi, cab you reply to Rfi request by email? Meaning to the same email address that it was sent from? There is an email address and there is no “Do not reply to this email” note. Thanks
17th January 2023 at 7:08 pm on Lawful Residence Date for Australian CitizenshipJust a quick update about my case. I've called the DOHA today. They checked my personal data and confirmed that I'm eligible to apply now. They said I could do it in paper or with the immigration agent. Also, they recommended submitting the online enquiry to the tech support about the error with my application
10th January 2023 at 1:05 am on Partner Visa Processing Times March 2023Hi admin, Is there any new processing times for amman, jordan? Its been a year since i lodged my documents and its decision ready We didn't hear anything from the department yet.
7th January 2023 at 9:36 am on Lawful Residence Date for Australian CitizenshipWhat type of evidence should be provided? Thank you so much in advance
29th December 2022 at 8:28 pm on Lawful Residence Date for Australian Citizenshiphi Admin, Hi, Arrival: Visitor Visa: 30/12/2018 457: Approved 11/2/2019 Overseas travel: 18/12/2019-18/01/2020 PR approved 11/12/2020 Am I a lawful resident since 30/12/2018? can I apply for Citizenship by conferral by January 2023? or do I have to add another month and apply by Feb 2023 as I was away for 1 month (overseas)?
11th December 2022 at 5:40 am on Subclass 309 Visas Granted in 2022My wife’s 309 Partner visa was just granted last week and we are still pinching ourselves. It took 7 months to process, she was requested to get a police clearance and about 1 week or so later after attaching the document to the Immi account - it was finalised 🥳! Over the moon. We submitted the visa in Mexico and...
22nd November 2022 at 7:09 pm on Subclass 309 Visas Granted in 2022Thank you Admin, how kind of proof should we do for every month? Some says that if there is processing application there will be notification or something?
21st November 2022 at 4:38 pm on Lawful Residence Date for Australian CitizenshipThank you for your reply. I had been you have been inside Australia for 36 months in total between 21 Nov 2018 and 21 Nov 2022. I agree with your comments. I shall be about to apply now, but I still can not process my application via Immigarion acccount online. That's why I come to ask you advise. Thank you...
15th November 2022 at 6:27 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaI am currently on BVA awaiting my Student Visa 500 (16 months have passed and no response)I have married during this time and was hoping to apply for spouse visa 820. What is the process involved in this? Am I able to put a new application in and cancel the pending one after I have applied for spouse visa? I...
15th October 2022 at 4:41 pm on Subclass 820 Visa Grant TimelinesSubclass 820 granted after 7 months. July 2020 De Facto Relationship started. March 2022 subclass 820 lodged. October 2022 subclass 820 Granted.
14th October 2022 at 4:52 am on From Student Visa to Partner VisaAs she is on student visa in USA, I thought visa officer would think that if she moves to Australia on tourist visa the chances of going back are less and she is more likely to stay back on that basis the visa might get rejected that’s what I’ve been told. Anyway offshore partner visa but the think is she...
4th October 2022 at 1:44 pm on How To Apply for 2nd Stage Partner VisaHi, this is very helpful. I have just applied for subclass 100 and was wondering if I need a bridging visa until the 100 visa is granted? Or 309 is enough? Looking forward to your revert.
1st October 2022 at 6:13 pm on Subclass 485 subsequent entrant visa processing times 2019Do you have any data on current processing times for 485SE visas? There is literally nothing to be found on the ever-helpful Immigration website
16th September 2022 at 7:17 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaThank you for sharing... that sounds quite perfect, actually. I can imagine it was a very precious moment. ❤ I truly appreciate the insight!
10th September 2022 at 4:10 pm on Partner Visa Processing Times February 2022.Is there updated times for subclass 300 in amman jordan? And what proofs can trigger an earlier grant?
8th September 2022 at 1:53 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaI applied partner visa on 30/6/2022 and my student visa expired 30/8/2022. At the moment I’m on Bridging Visa A, and I choose to stop studying. Does it has any effects on partner visa while I’m waiting for the partner visa to be granted? Thank you!
7th September 2022 at 12:59 am on Partner Visa Processing Times, Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaHi any latest updates?
24th August 2022 at 2:01 pm on Subclass 820 Visa Grant TimelinesThanks for your reply. In my case what do you reckon how much time it takes to process my application?
21st August 2022 at 7:53 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaI’m planning to apply for partner visa and currently on 408 covid. My 408 will expire on 14/9. Also, I have just moved in living with my partner this July but we’ve been dating and in a relationship for a year or more. My partner has sponsored 1 person before but ended. However, my partner only applied for an ending...
18th August 2022 at 4:44 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi thanks so much for your prompt response! We been together for 6 yrs but not living together. Also, can I still work if my partner/pr visa is being processing? Thanks !
10th August 2022 at 1:38 pm on Subclass 100 Visa Grant Timelines309 and 100 granted at same time 100 PR granted 9 August 2022 309 application 24 June 2021 Nationality: Hong Kong
2nd August 2022 at 11:25 am on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHi, a lot of the questions and answers here i relate to and very helpful, just have a hew questions anyway. My australian partner and i have been living together for more than a year, i am on student visa 500 expiring March 2024, and i plan to finish UNI and pursue a career here after UNI. Should we register...
31st July 2022 at 10:16 am on Subclass 309 Visas Granted in 2022I am looking at your Washington Office stats and only 10% takes over 7 months. In my case I got a RFI on month 4 and now it's 12 months after application and no news. So I am in the 10% left. On RFI there's a first name of the officer. Question for you, do you think I should contact...
25th July 2022 at 10:03 pm on From Student Visa to Partner VisaHello, I'm currently on a student visa 500. It ends in October 2022. Can i apply for my w now or have to wait until just before my 500 visa expires? Also what happens if I don't pass my student visa will I still be able to go onto the partner visa?
25th July 2022 at 4:13 pm on Subclass 820 Visa Grant TimelinesThere's a disadvantage as well, which is that you are essentially held hostage without being able to visit family until your visa is processed, and are allowed to travel outside of Australia again.
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