Dear forumers,
I am in a situation where I (being sponsored by my wife) was recently contacted by a CO handling my 820/801 application I lodged 4-5months ago to give police checks and medicals for proceeding. Although we built a strong case living together for > 6 years (aside the 2 year apart because of my work commitments inclusive) + many other proofs (marriage certs, she is pregnant with ultrasound scans, her hospital cards etc, financial commitments and the LOT!), the letter that the CO attached says that its for a 820 visa. To my knowledge that according to the DIBP website , I may be eligible for 801 visa rather than going through 820, because of a long term commitment.
That being said, recently we had a baby born here and we have her birth certs and am waiting for the proof of citizenship here in a few weeks. Can I make a case, using form 1022 stating that we have a newborn now, and a separate letter to our CO for escalating the process. I just dont want to go through the 2 year wait as I believe I clearly satisfy the requirements for 801 as stated. Anyone has any similar situation here where the CO is not convinced? and whether having a newborn (Australian) will speed things up a little.
Any past experience or advice is appreciated in advance.
Best,
Daza
I am in a situation where I (being sponsored by my wife) was recently contacted by a CO handling my 820/801 application I lodged 4-5months ago to give police checks and medicals for proceeding. Although we built a strong case living together for > 6 years (aside the 2 year apart because of my work commitments inclusive) + many other proofs (marriage certs, she is pregnant with ultrasound scans, her hospital cards etc, financial commitments and the LOT!), the letter that the CO attached says that its for a 820 visa. To my knowledge that according to the DIBP website , I may be eligible for 801 visa rather than going through 820, because of a long term commitment.
That being said, recently we had a baby born here and we have her birth certs and am waiting for the proof of citizenship here in a few weeks. Can I make a case, using form 1022 stating that we have a newborn now, and a separate letter to our CO for escalating the process. I just dont want to go through the 2 year wait as I believe I clearly satisfy the requirements for 801 as stated. Anyone has any similar situation here where the CO is not convinced? and whether having a newborn (Australian) will speed things up a little.
Any past experience or advice is appreciated in advance.
Best,
Daza