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My VISA to Australia experience...
I applied for the Spouse VISA to Australia directly with Embassy of Australia in Jan 20th and got the approval letter via email on Mar 20.
This is a VISA to Australia from the USA
Here is how my process went:
1. Downloaded the forms and filled them out and send them in along with refference letters from friends and family, 2 set of passport photo, 1 set of my Australian Spouse passport photo, copies of birth certificate (mine and my spouse), copies of passport (mine and my spouse), photo for evidence fo the relationship, and the check for ~$1350
2. The Embassy confirmed they received the package
3. About 3 weeks later, they "case officer" emailed me with information on getting my FBI, Police background check and Medical Exam by a Panel Doctor (designated by the Embassy but I could choose the closet office to where I live)
4. Got my Medical Exam the following week for $340US - that's include general exam, urine test, blood test, x-ray, eye, weight, height, etc...these were sent directly from the doctor to the Embassy at no extra cost
5. Got my local police report and send it overnight - $15 (including shipping)
6. Got my FBI background check and send that overnight as well - $18 for the report, and $12 for shipping.
7. On Mar 20th the case officer called to have me send some evidence of communication i.e. emails, letter, online chats...and my and my spouse copies of the last paychecks for evidence that we have and able to hold jobs.
8. Later that day I got the letter stating that my VISA was granted and that I need to send in my passport for stamp validation.
Tips:
- Communicate your situations i.e. jobs, your plans, your timeline to the case officer - stuffs like your wedding date etc...
- Communicate via emails, and phone but keep the telephone to a limit because they're busy - but at least they know you can speak and write Englist - it helps!
- Don't call or email questions all the time, especially questioning on how long it will take...they're busy.
- I you get your things together promptly as requested then it could only help...after all only you can control how fast you get the required information out.
- Send them your resume (CV) show them you're not a looser and can contribute to the society.
This is a VISA to Australia from the USA
Here is how my process went:
1. Downloaded the forms and filled them out and send them in along with refference letters from friends and family, 2 set of passport photo, 1 set of my Australian Spouse passport photo, copies of birth certificate (mine and my spouse), copies of passport (mine and my spouse), photo for evidence fo the relationship, and the check for ~$1350
2. The Embassy confirmed they received the package
3. About 3 weeks later, they "case officer" emailed me with information on getting my FBI, Police background check and Medical Exam by a Panel Doctor (designated by the Embassy but I could choose the closet office to where I live)
4. Got my Medical Exam the following week for $340US - that's include general exam, urine test, blood test, x-ray, eye, weight, height, etc...these were sent directly from the doctor to the Embassy at no extra cost
5. Got my local police report and send it overnight - $15 (including shipping)
6. Got my FBI background check and send that overnight as well - $18 for the report, and $12 for shipping.
7. On Mar 20th the case officer called to have me send some evidence of communication i.e. emails, letter, online chats...and my and my spouse copies of the last paychecks for evidence that we have and able to hold jobs.
8. Later that day I got the letter stating that my VISA was granted and that I need to send in my passport for stamp validation.
Tips:
- Communicate your situations i.e. jobs, your plans, your timeline to the case officer - stuffs like your wedding date etc...
- Communicate via emails, and phone but keep the telephone to a limit because they're busy - but at least they know you can speak and write Englist - it helps!
- Don't call or email questions all the time, especially questioning on how long it will take...they're busy.
- I you get your things together promptly as requested then it could only help...after all only you can control how fast you get the required information out.
- Send them your resume (CV) show them you're not a looser and can contribute to the society.
