From what I beleive the process to be is ,it sits on your case officers desk for 4 months , he then looks at it and determines if any other documentation is required, he then either contacts you for x document or hands it off to the decision maker, who then takes another 4 months to make a decision. Maybe the decision maker in your case is in Japan or in another place altogether with less workload so quicker decision

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It's pointless really comparing Japan to Thailand for processing times.

Japan is not considered a high risk county by DIAC. The processing

times for a spouse visa in a low risk country is 5 months whereas it's

12 months for high risk countries..

I kind of don't get all this.

It clearly states how long you have to wait.

So you wait, but in the meantime you start a thread on a forum how long does everyone else wait?

I kind of don't get all this.

It clearly states how long you have to wait.

So you wait, but in the meantime you start a thread on a forum how long does everyone else wait?

Yes, because it' says up to 12 months. Not it will take us 12 months.

And I'm sure the members like the idea of knowing how long is the queue before them. It's helped giving my life a plan knowing 9 months as opposed to the full 12months. The only reason I started this thread.

If you step back 2 years or so ago, people were getting them in 6 months. What's a forum for? Asking dumb questions and making stupid statements?

I kind of don't get all this.

It clearly states how long you have to wait.

So you wait, but in the meantime you start a thread on a forum how long does everyone else wait?

Because its frustrating waiting 'up to 12 months' which isn't clear at all

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Even better: pull the rule from the Embassy, pin it up, remove the tread.

That way 90% of TV traffic could be eliminated. Just look visa for Thailand section.

Yes on this forum I have learnt that it's taking longer then what I thought it would,my mate got it in 6 months a year and a half ago but now learning from this thread that's no more..!

Let's hope we're in the 8-9 month era.

Even better: pull the rule from the Embassy, pin it up, remove the tread.

That way 90% of TV traffic could be eliminated. Just look visa for Thailand section.

I rekon your trolling and have had a great day hi-jacking this thread

I rekon your trolling and have had a great day hi-jacking this thread

Trolling? You could see a few uselful info from me, experiences from people I personaly know while I don't know any of you.

Useless is the post saying why all this.

I've mistaken your hi-jack for your quest for info

What's that?

Nobody is Japanese in my case.

What is "Japanese Thai Visa"?

The target country is Australia, wife is Thai, target visa is Australian. That is exactly what this topic is about.

Gentlemen ... I'm not a Mod.

BUT COOL IT PLEASE!

We come here, not only for advice, but for support and shared experiences.

Thanks

I've got a Lassie in Thailand, Twin Boys and she is asking where is my Partner Visa David ... where is the Boys Daddy?

Let's keep our cool and support and not attack each other please ...

BTW ... I've just poured my 3rd Vodka and Coke if anyone is interested ... going down a treat ...

Back to topic.Just read of someone approved yesterday.Applied 04/12 ...final queue 14/05 ....approved 08/09

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Im sorry if I upset anyone, its easy sitting here with her in the other room with her visa. Not sure why im even here in that case...

I get how it creates an anxious feeling, waiting always does. Only natural to want someone in the same silent boat to talk with.

You all have paid your dues, ticked more boxes than you thought possible, but be greatful, it can always be worse. Look at some of the other countries like the USA, us Aussies are doing ok in comparrison.

After all the bloody visas we have been through, the silent treatment we get back from vfs is actually a good thing although it feels otherwise.

Between 9 and 12 months seems about the average timeframe currently.

So frustrating yes, feeling of being a number, for sure, but there will be light appearing shortly at the end of the tunnels...be patient, don't stress trying to ring vfs for an answer only after 20 minutes you get a robot on the other end, a real person would likely say be patient also. Vfs will ring you if there's any issues, thats what you paid them for.

David has the right idea, pour a drink and go with the flow. Waiting is the name of the game now.

David, whats for dinner

I'm glad that's over with then.... I think it only normal for people to have a vent, it's the building of frustration in the 'open ended' waiting, but the direction of that should not turn on each other, I clearly know who I would like to kick and he aint a member of this forum.

Oz

Back to topic.Just read of someone approved yesterday.Applied 04/12 ...final queue 14/05 ....approved 08/09

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this is what I like to read ?

This gives me hope...

Another one I just saw ...applied19/12 approved today.He wasn't told when he was on the final decision list and had heard nothing from them until today.

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Just read a 19/12/2013 app approved today

Edit: haha, woody pipped me.

Edited September 10, 201411 yr by Jireg

Beat you to it

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Another one I just saw ...applied19/12 approved today.He wasn't told when he was on the final decision list and had heard nothing from them until today.

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Thats "Awsome".!!

That's only 6 weeks before I applied ..

Can it all come true this month get the visa granted and the Freo Dockers win the Grand Final ??

Well, as of 2 weeks ago we were at exactly 9 months to the day, now -9 days off 9 months. At this rate decreasing processing time at a rate of 9 days every fortnight. Who knows.....I think I took the vodka advise too far for this kind of math....

Oz

Well its almost 10 and a half months for me.

Still nothing from the embassy other than an automatic email reply from the case officer.

Still hoping for it soon but seriously dont know what the hold could be.

Well its almost 10 and a half months for me.

Still nothing from the embassy other than an automatic email reply from the case officer.

Still hoping for it soon but seriously dont know what the hold could be.

Man.. I fill for you bro"..!!

Hope it's not to much longer for you .

Well its almost 10 and a half months for me.

Still nothing from the embassy other than an automatic email reply from the case officer.

Still hoping for it soon but seriously dont know what the hold could be.

Man.. I fill for you bro"..!!

Hope it's not to much longer for you .

Thanks its crazy how they wont even tell us anything.

The Thai wives are faster than us mate! they have their own groups too on facebook.

Oz

The Thai wives are faster than us mate! they have their own groups too on facebook.

Oz

Yes ... my Thai gf is in one of those.

Plus one for Twins in Thailand and another group for ones with Twins in Australia.

Networked to the max ...

Yeah its a bit scary, they will know how to stitch you up before you even realized it....lol

Oz

Does anybody know how many case officers there are,and how many final decision makers.

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I can't say why, it's a gut feeling, but I would caution revealing the names of

Australian Government Employees without their permission on a Public Forum.

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