DVR

Dear Team, I am worried. 

I have had the appointment and completed the exam 100% on 14th June and still haven't been approved. What do you think I should do ? email them and ask ?

On 2/13/2022 at 8:02 PM, auscit82 said:

Thanks so much. Do you mean same account but a separate application. I do not have a proof of age card any other alternative

Then get one ... It is just matter of going to ServicesSA and filling an application

Hi All 

Quick question ? 

Do you use NAATI certified translation documents when applying for the Citizenship ? I have used the same sworn translated document (not the government one, a Lawyer) for all my Visa applications so far in Australia (489, PR). 

/Thanks,
DVR

6 hours ago, Megrand1 said:

I applied for my kids with expired passports. It was fine.

@Megrand1, Cool, Thank you for your response .. 

Dear All, 

I have a question, Is there any form of identification document for children under 5 years other than their passport ?

The reason I want to ask is, by the time I apply for my Citizenship, my son's Indian passport will have less than 4 months to expire. Since he was born offshore, his passport was issued only for 3 years. 

/Thanks,
D.V

20 hours ago, Zack Adel said:

Hi Everyone,

 

I have applied for 887 visa but haven't received bridging visa. How much time it takes to come bridging visa ? Is it straight away when 887 applied to come after few time ? What i need to do if don't get it.

It is just matter of clicking the "Submit" button. you sure you submitted the application and paid the Application fee? 

22 hours ago, Megrand1 said:

Hi mate,

What did you provide as proof of arrival?

Yes indeed, would like to know how to provide proof of arrival.

2 hours ago, Megrand1 said:

I did it before. I called DOHA and they recommended to attach the relevant documents with the name change. They also commented that it did not matter for them if there was a name change because it was still the original name for DOHA.

I did it because I didn't want to have incorrect spelling in the citizenship certificate and passport.

Sure, thanks for your advise 

2 hours ago, Megrand1 said:

I did for my daughter

Thank you for your reply. Should we do it by the time we lodge the application or after getting the Citizenship ?

This is just a weird question. Has anyone changed/altered your name by the time you apply for Citizenship ?

On 4/4/2021 at 6:34 AM, Shan4444 said:

Hi guys. 

I have few queries about citizenship application.

I have completed a 4-year stay including 1 year after PR and gonna apply for the citizenship. However, my wife and kids can't apply yet becoz they have stayed outside Australia for more than one year within the recent 4-year period. following are their travel details

05/12/2015 - 03/09/2016 - in Australia - 9 months

03/09/2016 - 17/12 2017 - outside Australia - 1 year and 3 months

17/12/2017 - current -  in Australia -3 years and 4 months

PR grant date - January 2020

 

1. Can't my wife and kids apply for citizenship until 17/12/2021?

2. when I was applying I got this question (Please see the attachment). which one should I choose (option 3 or option 4)?

when I choose option 3 they ask the transaction reference number of other application. 

 

If anyone gives me an answer it would be great?

If your kid is below 16 years of age, you don't have to wait till December. You can add her/him to your application. So then you wife can apply as a single applicant in December. Children below 16 don't have to fulfil any requirements 

8 hours ago, ausdre said:

Hi Mangau,

 

Thanks for the reply, but where do I provide this information because they ask for visa refusal not for nomination refusal. I was refused a nomination to apply for a visa not a refusal after applying for a visa . Also when I applied for 489 visa afterwards, there also I never mentioned in form 80 and 1221 that I got refusal of visa to any country which included Aus as well.

 

The form 80 and 1221 clearly states in one of their questions if the visa is refused but my visa was never refused as I did not got any email from DOHA or DIBP for refusal of visa or any ban was imposed.

Yes, you are correct. Nomination are not managed by Department of Homeaffair, and it is by State Governments. So you should not be worried. 

9 hours ago, Moonboy said:

Thanks for the reply.

 

I have put together all my joint accounts, tenancy agreements.  utility bills, share stocks letters, rego renew notices as well as all photos we took together.

I also updated the "Love story" and personal statements. So all should be sufficient?

With regard to No criminal record clearance. We had provided one last time when we applied for 489. We did not leave Australia since then, do we still need to provide the overseas clearance documents again? Let me know if I need anything else. Thank you for your time mate.

If you can provide that wouldn't hurt... In case the CO would ask you the overseas police clearance, your application will be on hold. we can't argue with them. If it is easier you to get it. just apply and upload. I have seen occasions where  they ask for PC when the applicant has never left to home country 

Good Luck !! 

On 3/17/2021 at 5:59 PM, Moonboy said:

Hi everyone,

Im new here.

Hows everyone going with their applications?

I had just lodged my 887 application. *fingers crossed*

There is a question I would like to ask.

My partner granted the subsequent entrant last year, and now we are applying together. Do I need to prove our relationship again? (we are not married yet, but live together, de facto, but we did not register with the state government).

Look forward to your replies. Thank you everyone.

Try to upload all the documents that have both your names on it (Tenancy agreement. Letter from Medical insurance, or the documents that you showed to get your partner subsequent visa, doesn't matter if its the same set of documents, upload them again. Most importantly, if you can create a bank account with both of your names on it (Joint saving or everyday account), that would be good. It will show Department that both of you live together under one roof. Attach that bank statement as a residential address proof as well. 

Good Luck !!  

2 hours ago, Zack Adel said:

Hi Everyone 

When I came to Australia for eights months I lived in my friends and lease was on his name. I didn't take any documents from him. How I can prove my this length of stay ? What documents do I need to proof at this residency ? 

Get a letter from him that you lived in his place with rent free (with his signature, passport number, and  a statement that you two have known each other for a long period of time) . Also, you must have phone bills, rego, Car insurance, or any document to prove that address, it would be fine. Tenancy agreement is just another document to add to above list. So don't worry. 

On 3/14/2021 at 7:45 PM, Alankrita said:

Hi! 

Would you please be able to provide some information on the instructions to enter Australia? Is there a specific deadline by which you need to make your first entry? Or any other conditions? Thank you!

 

If you are overseas by the time the visa is granted, you will be given "pre-grant", which doesn't have a deadline. The Permanent residency will be activated by the time you land in Australia. So don't worry. It doesn't matter whether you are the main applicant or/and dependent. 

9 hours ago, trx said:

It sure is difficult if its been more than 2 years since you saw your family, however if you go back there is no guarantee that you will receive an exemption to come back specially on a temporary visa / bridging visa, if that happens you may have to stay back home until you are allowed to come back which can take many more months putting your financials and employment in jeopardy   , also situation around the world changes very rapidly so it's better be on the safe side than taking any risk. If i were you id stay put in Australia until i get the pr and keep applying for a travel exemption for wife even if it gets rejected every time, write a letter explaining the difficult situation. 

Specially mention that you are depressed without your family and ask them to make an exemption 

On 2/20/2021 at 1:24 PM, Adelaide489er said:

With processing times exceeding 21 months. Could we still move to a metro area on the existing visa , after we've fulfilled and filed the 887 visa conditions? I am getting a job there.

Better not to take any risk. It is not mentioned anywhere that you can't move to metropolitan areas, but in case CO(s) asks you to provide a new AFP once it gets expired, you have to mention the addresses lived, which may become a problem. So I would recommend to stay out of that thought moving out, till you get PR.

Good Luck. 

8 hours ago, Megrand1 said:

Hey!

I called DoHA a few weeks ago.

Our passports are expiring before the application dates and their rep said that we could apply with expired passports. They do not need renewed passports

Awesome @Megrand1, Thank you for your information.

42 minutes ago, vidhi said:

Hi All,

I really need some help. I am about to apply for my 887 as I complete 2 years in regional however I travelled overseas (offshore) for 3 weeks (21 days). Is that ok or do I have to wait another 3 weeks before applying for my 887? I don't want to take any risk however waiting another 3 weeks would be a bit too long, so want some proof/confidence that 3 weeks overseas travel won't affect my 2 years residency period in Australia by people who have already received their 887 and were in a similar situation. Please please let me know guys. If somebody suggests that I should wait, please reply too. 

 

Thank You very much.

That is totally fine, 4 weeks per year is acceptable. I was out of Australia for 26 days and wasn't offset before applying.

On 2/5/2021 at 4:50 AM, 887 OWNER said:

https://www.aph.gov.au/petition_list?id=EN2321

Please Sign it to reducing processing time of 887

New petition have approved by parliament of Australia

If you have family member who is joining 887 with you ,they can also sign it as well,don't forget to ask your husband or wife to sign it,it doesn't say one household one signature,if you have a kid,plus your wife or husband,that's 3 signature ,if you have 5 kinds,plus your wife or husband,that's 7 signature and you are making a great effort.Your friend's friends and relatives,can also signing this petition ,You can also sharing it in your own community and in your own language, I know many people have their own online group,please share it around,as long as they hold some kind of visa in Australia or Citizen and agree with our petition.Also if you are using an agent,you can also ask them to help,they may know a lot of 887 applicant or 489 holders. If we are doing in this way,we could hit 10000 Signature shortly.

Do all these petitions really work guys  ? my best friend is going to apply 887 soon and have asked him to sign yesterday

On 2/5/2021 at 3:35 PM, wrussell said:

Some parent visas have Medicare eligibility and some do not.

yes, I want to ind out what Parents Visas are entitled to have Medicare 

10 hours ago, Chinni said:

Hi all,

I have one year of work from dec2019 to dec 2020.l have 52 weeks of pay slips.I have claimed 19-20 financial year tax.so,for 20-21 tax claim do I need to wait until july this year or I can launch my visa next month..

Please suggest me..

NO problem, you can launch your Visa

57 minutes ago, Chinni said:

Hi all,

My partner is dependent he only have residence proofs on his name.He doesn't have any work related proofs like pay slips,bank statements etc on his name.Will it make a problem...

Please suggest me 

 

Dependent doesn't need to fulfil any requirement except Character and relationship to the main applicant. So don't worry. Make sure you upload Marriage certificate, travel tickets, and anything that both your names on it. I reckon to create a join account in any bank and start using it immediately (In case you don't have it already) 

Good Luck

1 hour ago, Chinni said:

Hi all,

I have a question regarding superannuation statement. 

I am going to launch my 887 visa next month.Can I able to submit the summary of my super,because my super statement may take 5 more months to generate.

And also my employer paid one year of my super at once.would it be a problem.

Please suggest me

Thanks

Wouldn't be a problem at all. You can attach whatever Super details you have. Further,  You can contact Super at anytime and request a letter of updated details. Just say them it is for Immigration purposes. Normally it takes 3-5 business days. You can upload any document during the waiting period. 

Good Luck.