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Waiting for over 24 months for 820/801

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#1 ·
Hi all,

I have created this thread for all those applicants who are still waiting very patiently for over 24 months to hear back anything from the immigration regarding their Visa.

Please add your timeline, comments ,recent interaction with Immigration :and any helpful hints.

Good luck to all :):):):):):):):)

Hopefully this new financial years bring lot of grants and happiness for all those are waiting so far for such a long time.
 
#6 ·
Waiting for 24months

Hello , we applied for the 820/801 in August 2016 and have been waiting ever since. Ours is a long term marriage 10 years and we have a child as well. My husband is a permanent resident but we had been living over seas therefore he is currently on a resident return visa which has been renewed 3 times now (eligible for citizenship next year).
I recently read on the home affairs website that visas are granted as per a priority list. As per this list it seems that resident return visa holders applications for spouse visa will be last priority. Anyone heard of anything similar ?
 
#12 · (Edited)
Hi, mine took over 24mos to process 820 Partner Visa. I’m confuse whether the 801 is on process as well since 820 and 801 are lodged the same time and 801 takes 24mos to process. I don’t know how they do it, others lodged theirs later and got granted before ours.
Timeline:
Came here from the Philippines 16 April 2016 on a tourist visa.
Lodged 820/801 1 July 2016
Had my Medical July 2017
820 Visa granted 2 August 2018

I hope everyone will get a positive results the soonest. 😊
 
#13 ·
Hi, mine took over 24mos to process 820 Partner Visa. I'm confuse whether the 801 is on process as well since 820 and 801 are lodged the same time and 801 takes 24mos to process. I don't know how they do it, others lodged theirs later and got granted before ours.
Timeline:
Came here from the Philippines 16 April 2016 on a tourist visa.
Lodged 820/801 1 July 2016
Had my Medical July 2017
820 Visa granted 2 August 2018

I hope everyone will get a positive results the soonest. 😊
Well according the website when we applied, if you get 820 approved within 24 months then you have to wait further for 801 to be processed but with these new rules, it could be take more time.
Were you asked to provide any Police clearance?
 
#27 ·
Hi, have you been asked for police clearance for self or sponsor? We just heard from the department for police clearance of sponsor as well as medicals for self. This is after waiting 24 months since lodgement.... We already did medicals in Jan 2017 (application lodged in Aug 2016).Does it mean someone is looking at the application finally, and are we closer to an approval ?
 
#20 ·
Very desperate for your help, please help.

I'm overseas at the moment and my 801 has been refused saying my evidences aren't enough.
What do I do now? What visa am I on now?
Can I come back into Australia asap to apply an appeal (aat) ?
How long do I get to appeal ?
What are my options please help.
Thanks in advance.
Jennifer
 
#21 ·
#25 ·
Have you received any information from IMMI as we have been asked by IMMI to provide Medical, Police clearance and Overseas Police clearance?[/QUOTE

No I haven’t heard anything. But I have already provided my medical in 2016 and provided AFP as well this year again.

It’s been 29 months now and m still waiting
 
#38 ·
Hi skybluebrewer, thanks for the information. Yes we have our child on the file as well. Didn't know this thanks. Is there a link on th department of home affairs website that provides this information ? Strange that our migration agent said we don't need it due to our applications. Was prior to November 2016.
 
#35 · (Edited)
Thats great. Fingers crossed hopefully you get a response on the grant of 801 very soon. You have been waiting longer than us so there are very high chances you should be approved 820/801 together.We are still waiting as well and have submitted the required documents few days ago. We have been waiting for a long time now its our time for prayers to be answered.
 
#31 ·
I just received a sc. 820 approval after just over 8 months. Some colleagues report similar approvals, so maybe things are picking up.
 
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#36 ·
Thats good to hear. I am also wondering if my partner would get approval for 820 or 801 considering there have been changes with the processing times for both subclass. However, hoping they do take into account the time we applied which was may 2016 and it has been over 3 years since we got married.
 
#40 ·
hello everyone. I am planning to move to Australia with my partner a Australian.
I got Visa 600 tourist, no condition "no further stay". can we submit for onshore partner visa. I read a lot on internet, even called to Home affairs dept. they all said yes. I am super nervous. Is there any one in this topic have done this way?
I and my partner together more than 1 year. And once i come there, we will get married. We also prepare well enough our proofs follow instruction on Home affairs official website.
So total i have these questions:
- Can i submite onshore partner visa while i am willing use 600 in Australia? is there anyone have done this way?
- They say i will get bridging visa A straight the way once i submit that partner visa right? So do i have to leave Australia once my stay up to 3 month.
- I would like to work to support and share the cost with my partner. So if i lucky, my Bridging visa has work condition. I just can work after my stay up to 3 month right?
- Total cost for partner Visa is 7000 dollar?
- How much does it cost for Health check in australia?
Finnally, if one of you have done this way and waiting for result. Could you please give me some experience.
Much appreciated for kind replies!!!
Good luck and all the best to all of you!!!
 
#42 ·
Hi
I did the this way. I came to Australia on visitor visa( which I got before even getting married and did a trip to australia) applied for 820, got bridging visa without any condition. Got a full time job in my profession and whenever I have to travel I need bridging b ( it's easy to apply and I always got the visa to travel)
 
#44 ·
Hi loveforver

Once you apply for partner visa subclass 820/801 straight forward you will be given bridging visa and I'm not sure about stay for 3 months. I think ur visitor visa will no longer b valid. In my case I have to go back to my country within a month of applying partner visa so I have to re apply for bridging b and went back. When I came back to australia bridging visa b was valid.

Fee for partner visa is $7160

https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav...a-(subclasses-820-and-801)-document-checklist

I hope it will help you.
Thanks
Have a wonderful day
 
#45 ·
Hello preetiphysio,
Thank you so much.
Could i have a last question.
Your case, your tourist visa is single enter and with condition "no further stay" ? Will home affairs dept contact you and let you know what you should do, stay or leave right?
You too, have a wonderfull weekend!!
 
#46 ·
Hello preetiphysio,
Thank you so much.
Could i have a last question.
Your case, your tourist visa is single enter and with condition "no further stay" ? Will home affairs dept contact you and let you know what you should do, stay or leave right?
You too, have a wonderfull weekend!!
 
#47 ·
They will not contact you. Once you apply for the 820 visa, you are automatically issued a BVA. Your BVA kicks in the day after your tourist visa 3 month stay is up. You don't have to leave if you have a BVA. You will be able to check VEVO the day after your 3 month stay is up and it should show your BVA active at that point.

Health checks here in Australia vary depending on what BUPA center you go to. Ours were about $390 each here in WA. That covers all the tests that you need plus the exam. Of course, that was almost 2 years ago...the cost might have gone up since then.
 
#48 · (Edited)
This morning waking up i didn't realize today is the day when all our wishes are going to come true. Finally after a long journey, we have arrived at our destination.
My wife has been granted 820/801 together this morning. Still feels unbelievable.
To those all waiting please have faith and believe in god and know that your day is coming soon. All you sacrifices, harships and struggles are going to be rewarded at the end. Hardwork never goes in Vain.

Heres Timeline
Met Oct 2014
Wife arrived in Melbourne in July/2015 on Visitor Visa 'without No further stay condition"
We got married Aug/2015 in Melbourne and she went back to india.
I went back in Nov and we got married as per indian traditions in Nov 2015
Wife arrived again back in Melbourne Feb 2016 on same visitor visa
Started living together from then, Opened Joint bank accounts, joint utility accounts
Applied for 820/801 - May/2016 through Migration agent { Medicals done }
No contact from immigration
Migration agent emailed Oct 2017 and got generic response
We kept updating our evidences, Photos, Forms etc
We called Immigration after 24 months May 2018 and no response
Lodged Complaint after 25 months and got email that someone will look into it
Bought a house in between and had to face lot of issues due to her not being TR or PR
Home loan finally got approved updated immigration with joint contract of sale July 2018
Finally immigration emailed asking for AFP, Overseas Police clerance, Medicals Aug 2018
Submitted all within 3 weeks
After almost 28 months, Sep 2018 is when she got granted 820/801 together. Migration agent sent an email with both grant notice for TR and PR together.
Happy days are here.

Good Luck all
 
#55 ·
Waiting for 801

Hi all, i was just going through this forum and i am honestly so confused, some people were lucky to get their 801 on time while others are still waiting
I applied 820/801 Aug 2015
Granted 820 Sept 2016
Applied 801 Sept 2017 still waiting 😞😞
Do they ask for more documents after u have lodged everything for 801? Plz help
 
#56 ·
Hi all, i was just going through this forum and i am honestly so confused, some people were lucky to get their 801 on time while others are still waiting
I applied 820/801 Aug 2015
Granted 820 Sept 2016
Applied 801 Sept 2017 still waiting 😞😞
Do they ask for more documents after u have lodged everything for 801? Plz help
Hi
It would be great to keep uploading more evidence of your continuing relationship ie photos, any trips together, house bills etc which should make your file more strong.
 
#60 ·
Can't believe my eyes!! Just got our 801 grant notification :) what a great day!
Thank you everyone for your prayers & wishes!! I hope everyone who is waiting gets their granted REALLY soon !

Applied- Aug 2016
Medicals done- Jan 2017
Request again for medicals + Police clearance for sponsor- 30th Aug 2018
Medicals done -5th Sep 2018
Police clearances done (AFP + Overseas)- 27th Sep 2018
820/201 Granted- 1st Oct 2018
 
#62 ·
Hi guys
Department asked for form 80 which I submitted in 1 week and last date to submit was 08/11 but I haven’t heard back from them.

I have one more ques guys
For those who are in bridging visa and didn’t got any TR or PR related to partner visa do they need to submit form 888 again?
In my case I submitted form 888 when I initially started my application. After 30 months department made contact asking for afp etc. all submitted. Then department asked for form 80 which is agin submitted and m waiting to hear back. Is there any possibility that they can ask for 888 again?
 
#64 ·
Hi guys
Department asked for form 80 which I submitted in 1 week and last date to submit was 08/11 but I haven't heard back from them.

I have one more ques guys
For those who are in bridging visa and didn't got any TR or PR related to partner visa do they need to submit form 888 again?
In my case I submitted form 888 when I initially started my application. After 30 months department made contact asking for afp etc. all submitted. Then department asked for form 80 which is agin submitted and m waiting to hear back. Is there any possibility that they can ask for 888 again?
Hi
we submitted Form 888 at first 2 years ago at the time of application. After 2 years, our migration agent resubmitted Form 888 again. Immigration only asked us to submit the AFP, OPC, Medicals.
 
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