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46 minutes ago, TonyValenz said:

Damn, what about the Travel Document, my Wife really needs to see her family 

Sorry i missed that in the original question. She said 12-30 months IRT the travel document. But once i get the receipt number for it she told me to submit a request to expedite it. But she aslo said that in her personal opinion she doesn't think its going to take 12 months to get the permit to travel(words to that effect).

I called USCIS yesterday and i was advised that the waits are really long. Currently the time frame for the adjustment of status and EAD for K1 is as follows;

EAD 30-37 months

Adjustment 12-32.5

1 hour ago, Keeb said:

I just recieved my visa it says expires Nov 14. Is that how long I have to move to the US?  Or does the medical affect  it in any way ?

You have to have a current US certified medical to enter the US. They last 6 months i believe so you need to enter the US before it expires.

2 hours ago, Chad&Thalia said:

Sorry, I meant how long from the last submission and approval.  Her flight is the 30th, we got approved for the Visa the same day as you and have been waiting for a response between each attempt.  They said submitting between responses could delay things.  Her last attempt was on Thursday, that was number 3.

I'm not sure. The email i have has my very first reference number on it despite them rejecting that particular application already. Overall 2 weeks to get an approval.

56 minutes ago, Chad&Thalia said:

How long was it between your submission and approval for the final one?

 

2 weeks, my flight is tomorrow morning. My approval came through at the 11th hour. But most people have been getting the approval like that.

For most of them, yes. however the requests for more info was just a copy and paste of the generic evidence page from home affairs which was frustrating. Eventually i just sent multiple request for different airports

Below is an extract from the confirmation Email. Judging by that you need to apply to the airport you are getting your international flight from. They send your approval to "ABF" which is border force.

"Your departing port has been notified that you are able to depart Australia. Your departure from Australia is subject to standard border clearance processes.  You do not need to re-apply for permission to depart if your flight details change."

yes they sent it today so that means they are working Sundays. It doesn't give you a time line to travel just that you have to travel out of the airport you apply for the exemption 

I used the compassionate grounds category. They really want you to show that you have finalized your stuff here in Australia. this was difficult for me to show as i was in the military and couldn't provide any end lease or bills documents. 

2 hours ago, Chad&Thalia said:

@ECCK Congratulations!  It appears we're heading into another weekend in limbo, it's really weighing her down.  It's a shame because it's hard to get excited right now with no real assurance that she can actually fly out on the 30th.  If this one gets rejected, we'll explore the compassionate option, I appreciate the tip.  I did read where someone mentioned calling and getting some help, what number did they call? This hasn't been a helpful option the one time she attempted it....

I have called every number that I have seen posted here so far. Everyone has told me they are unable to help. I have even gone as far as emailing the shadow minister for home affairs. So far I have received no help from anyone at home affairs. I called home affairs on Tuesday, I as was forwarded on to Brisbane airport who forwarded me back to home affairs who then forwarded me to border force who then forwarded me to customs back at Brisbane airport and they told me to just resubmit another application. So far a cluster F**k.

My last application had 45 supporting documents and an 800 word statement. If i get rejected one more time i swear to god ill send this to the media.

They're working weekends atm. I've seen two people post they received theirs on a sunday.

47 minutes ago, stephanie918 said:

Any progress today?

Nothing yet. Very frustrating

iv been doing the application form  via their website,.

Each rejection has just been a copy and past of the generic required documents section from their website. It wasn't a request for specific documents.  The most frustrating part is that the list had nothing on it that i hadn't already given them.

I had given them pretty much the same amount of documents you have. I'm out of things to give them. I've left my job in the military already so i gave them that as well and i still haven't been approved. 

7 minutes ago, stephanie918 said:

yeah, I agree.  I've called them numerous times and asked why bother giving me a reference if you can't look at anything to do with it.  They just said it's more of a confirmation that they received it.  How am I meant to permanently migrate with 2 days notice?  and pay for a last minute flight (that likely leaves from Sydney) - and get another exemption from there.  I hope you hear, with 4 days to go they surely will action today or tomorrow.  i'm assuming this is a migration?

Its absolute garbage how they are handling this. I'm up to my 4th re submission at this point.

Yes, i'm immigrating permanently to the US. I'm not returning to Australia which makes this all the more painful. I don't even pose a treat as i'm not returning. 

4 minutes ago, stephanie918 said:

it's absolutely ridiculous that they expect you to quit a job, sell your house etc to "prove" to them you're serious, then don't even reply. so you can sit without a job for months? and then potentially get rejected? part of me feels this is illegal to lock people in. let us know if you hear anything, good luck

It feels extremely illegal to lock the entire population down without a date of when it will lift. Particularly people who are dual citizens.

I called home affairs to ask what is happening with my application and the response for just about every question was "Im not allowed to comment"

The reference number they give you is useless. It doesn't actually reference anything that can be tracked, traced or looked up. "its just a reference number we give you" according to the home-affairs officer.

Yeah im trying again. I'm suppose to fly out in 4 days and i still havent heard back yet. Very worrying.

1 hour ago, Cilllah said:

You guys are worrying me. I wonder if they will be even stricter with me as I am leaving with child. More scared of this than my interview.

 

Do you mind sharing that list of additional info?

Please lodge a new request and provide more information to support your request. Including, for example:

·         Proof of relationship such as birth and/or marriage certificates

·         Death certificate, (or letter from a medical professional)

·         Letter from a medical professional, hospital records

·         Statement on when the individual intends to return to Australia

Documents need to be in English or accompanied by an accredited translation.

I applied the afternoon my visa was approved (12-may ) and the responded the next morning saying i needed more info. And since then a few days between each response. The response email included a list of additional info which didn't have anything on it that i hadn't already submitted so that was very frustrating.

20 minutes ago, Chad&Thalia said:

Current plan is to fly to the US next Saturday....come on travel exemption!

I'm on my 4th submission at this point

I keep getting rejected for lack of evidence despite giving an absurd amount of proof. I have left my job and my accommodation, i'm staying with my parents.

I'm due to fly out on Tuesday and i still haven't heard anything yet.  I'm going crazy just siting here waiting for the confirmation. this is the final step to a two year wait. last thing i need is for my own government to trip me up.

I have read that most people are not finding out until the night before or morning of their travel date. and some aren't getting it until after their flight . someone posted on the website ill link below, that he never got a reply he called home affairs from the airport and they gave him a verbal approval. He then had to go to the border officers and they had to look it up on the computer system. overall is seems like a cluster F, and its entirely up to the officer reviewing your case and with little to no guidelines.

https://www.executivetraveller.com/news/australian-border-force-travel-ban-exemptions

Anyone had any luck getting the travel exemption?

how close did they issue it to your travel date?

I have had mine rejected twice asking for more information. I have given them everything I could think of and the examples they give are really generic. I am supposed to fly out on the morning of the 26th

15 hours ago, Cilllah said:

Border Pass to enter Queensland again? What proof did you have?

I just had to apply for it online and have it at the border. I also had to have a document or something alike to prove where I live. I used my QLD licence.

I had no trouble getting into NSW for the interview but i was required to apply for a border pass and have proof to reenter QLD.

i flew with virgin, and i got a hotel at Megaboom Sydney. its like 2 streets from the consulate. it was cheap and nice.  I ended up having to stay down there for a week before i could get a return flight.

1 hour ago, Chad&Thalia said:

Travel exception was denied, she just resubmitted.  Any advice from you folks on how to proceed?  My girl is pretty overwhelmed right now, she was also informed that the Toll group had a security breach and the only option at this moment to get her completed passport is to wait or pick it up in Sydney… quite a day.

 

That sucks, I'm sorry to hear that. If she is resubmitting my only suggestion is to given them plenty of evidence. Review your statement as well maybe changing a few words around could change the whole tone of the request and make it more compelling. And i got my visa back in 2 days. others have had theirs back in 3-4 days. so an option could be to do the interview and stay a few extra days and pick it up from the consulate.