[the.missus]

Anyone who is doing their PMV Application without the help of any migration agent/lawyers? Have you successfully granted a PMV ? I need some help on my PMV which Im about to start as we plan to have the wedding next year 2019. I dont know where to start. Help please.

 

[Skybluebrewer]

Yes we did it on our own and yes it was granted.

Just do your research and learn from the mistakes of others.

 

[the.missus]

Yes we did it on our own and yes it was granted.

Just do your research and learn from the mistakes of others.

Hello, thank you for your reply. How long did it take you to have the visa granted from the date of lodgement?

 

[konji__]

Suggest you start reading the immigration website first, then search this forum for "PMV" and start reading other's experiences here.

I know you're trying to get 'free advice' by starting a thread in the forum but remember, we're not professionals and cannot guarantee what worked for us will work for you. Everyone's case is different.
Do you research and seek professional advice when in doubt.

 

[aussiesteve]

Hello, thank you for your reply. How long did it take you to have the visa granted from the date of lodgement?

I suggest you look for someone from the Philippines , who lodged their application recently.
Each country and each case is unique, and the Philippines has always been problematical when it comes to granting visas.

 

[oichnas16]

I am also from PH but based in SG, will also apply PMV in Jan as our wedidng date is in 2019. currently im in progress in colalting evidence. doingthe Statutory declaaration filling up forms based on what i read from homeaffair website and reading things from this forum.

 

[the.missus]

I am also from PH but based in SG, will also apply PMV in Jan as our wedidng date is in 2019. currently im in progress in colalting evidence. doingthe Statutory declaaration filling up forms based on what i read from homeaffair website and reading things from this forum.

I've done some research as well but I am just not confident if I can get a visa grant before our wedding which is next year 2019. Do you think getting help from migration agent will speed up the process? Processing times as seen on home affairs website will take 14 months. I have talked to a visa agent and they said the average processing times based on their experience was 6 months, but i was thinking that was before when it was through papers and not online lodgement.

 

[Skybluebrewer]

I didn't use an agent and my grant was ready in just over 3 months. Then got the 820 in less than a month. But like already said, that's irrelevant. But it does go to show you that times aren't slower just because you do it yourself.

 

[the.missus]

I didn't use an agent and my grant was ready in just over 3 months. Then got the 820 in less than a month. But like already said, that's irrelevant. But it does go to show you that times aren't slower just because you do it yourself.

Thank you so much. I have done visitor visa application before, never had a visa refusal with my 4 visits to Australia .The time frame of PMV Application is just stressing me out. I hope i would be just lucky as you.

 

[Sammy J]

I guess ours is fairly recent. My wife applied PMV300 from the Philippines on Sep 26 2017 and it was granted Dec 20 2017. So a bit under 3 months
No agent used
Don't forget your Filipina will need to do a CFO course after her visa approval. They wont let her out of the country without it.

 

[the.missus]

I guess ours is fairly recent. My wife applied PMV300 from the Philippines on Sep 26 2017 and it was granted Dec 20 2017. So a bit under 3 months
No agent used
Don't forget your Filipina will need to do a CFO course after her visa approval. They wont let her out of the country without it.

Thanks Sammy J. What's that CFO course?

 

[Sammy J]

All Filipinos going abroad as fiancées, spouses or family members of foreign nationals are required to attend the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) guidance and counseling session in order to secure the Guidance and Counseling Certificate (GCC) and the CFO sticker. You can't leave the airport without it. This is a requirement of the Philippine government.

https://www.cfo.gov.ph/

So basically once she gets her visa granted you will have to book an appointment online using that website. There are separate sessions depending on what country they are emigrating to. She will need to show the grant letter so you can't do it before that

 

[oichnas16]

I guess ours is fairly recent. My wife applied PMV300 from the Philippines on Sep 26 2017 and it was granted Dec 20 2017. So a bit under 3 months
No agent used
Don't forget your Filipina will need to do a CFO course after her visa approval. They wont let her out of the country without it.

Hi Sammy,

may i ask what is CFO course, im a filipina but im based in singapore as my country residence bec of work.

 

[oichnas16]

Hi Sammy,

may i ask what is CFO course, im a filipina but im based in singapore as my country residence bec of work.

sorry u already posted an answer on that thread was wondering if i need it too if im based in SG.

 

[oichnas16]

I've done some research as well but I am just not confident if I can get a visa grant before our wedding which is next year 2019. Do you think getting help from migration agent will speed up the process? Processing times as seen on home affairs website will take 14 months. I have talked to a visa agent and they said the average processing times based on their experience was 6 months, but i was thinking that was before when it was through papers and not online lodgement.[/QUOTE

@missus nobody can tell how long it really takes i guess depends on luck plus you need to ensure all docs are correct will help a long way.

 

[MuntinMia]

PMV = im guessing Permanent Migration Visa?? we applied in May not using an agent..

CFO is no big deal to get and keep in mind that you can travel to HK or other visa free country and take a AU flight from there with no CFO.

 

[Sammy J]

PMV = Prospective Marriage visa aka Fiance Visa
Yes the CFO is quite easy to obtain, but i wouldn't be so blasé about Philippines Immigration. That mob has cost me a fortune in obtaining or changing flights due to not letting my wife through and us missing those flights. They are simply terrible

 

[Raskarli]

I guess ours is fairly recent. My wife applied PMV300 from the Philippines on Sep 26 2017 and it was granted Dec 20 2017. So a bit under 3 months
No agent used
Don't forget your Filipina will need to do a CFO course after her visa approval. They wont let her out of the country without it.

That was real quick...

 

[Gelaaa]

Hi all.

Is there any update in your applications for PMV?

 

[oichnas16]

Hello at Gela,

we finally lodge PMV 300 last January 4, 2019. I just did my health check today.

Here is my timeline.


Lodge Date: January 4, 2019

CO contacted me thru email: January 8, 2019 - ask to do health and police check and supply statement for wedding plans and sponsor to complete his 47sp and sponsorship obligation statement.

Bio metrics: January 11, 2019

Singapore Police check attached : January 11, 2019
Philippine Police check - front loaded

All documents sponsor and applicant completed attached in IMMI: January 14, 2019

Health Check Done : January 15, 2019


Waiting game begins today. Crossing my finger that it will not be long