Interviews in Australia set to be reduced with some cancelled

[Chad&Thalia 49]

Travel exception was denied, she just resubmitted.  Any advice from you folks on how to proceed?  My girl is pretty overwhelmed right now, she was also informed that the Toll group had a security breach and the only option at this moment to get her completed passport is to wait or pick it up in Syndey… quite a day.

 

[Harley999999 22]

1 hour ago, Chad&Thalia said:

Travel exception was denied, she just resubmitted.  Any advice from you folks on how to proceed?  My girl is pretty overwhelmed right now, she was also informed that the Toll group had a security breach and the only option at this moment to get her completed passport is to wait or pick it up in Sydney… quite a day.

 

That sucks, I'm sorry to hear that. If she is resubmitting my only suggestion is to given them plenty of evidence. Review your statement as well maybe changing a few words around could change the whole tone of the request and make it more compelling. And i got my visa back in 2 days. others have had theirs back in 3-4 days. so an option could be to do the interview and stay a few extra days and pick it up from the consulate.

[Chad&Thalia 49]

@Harley999999 Thank you, her interview was last Thursday and she's already back home. She has resubmitted we'll just keep trying I suppose.

[Cilllah 482]

INTERVIEW IS JUNE 2ND

 

..But I am trying to find flights heh.

Edited May 18, 2020 by Cilllah

[ECCK 211]

20 minutes ago, Cilllah said:

INTERVIEW IS JUNE 2ND

 

..But I am trying to find flights heh.

That’s awesome news!!! 

[Cilllah 482]

11 minutes ago, ECCK said:

That’s awesome news!!! 

Yes! I can find flights for the day before. I can book hotels.. Are they open? lol

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

18 minutes ago, Cilllah said:

Yes! I can find flights for the day before. I can book hotels.. Are they open? lol

Congratulations on the interview!  

I found some hotels were closed but I checked the website directly to ensure they were actually taking bookings  

[Cilllah 482]

9 minutes ago, Rosie_Emma91 said:

Congratulations on the interview!  

I found some hotels were closed but I checked the website directly to ensure they were actually taking bookings  

Did you stay the night in Sydney as well?

[ECCK 211]

47 minutes ago, Cilllah said:

Yes! I can find flights for the day before. I can book hotels.. Are they open? lol

Yeah, I stayed at Travelodge since it was close and recommended here. 

[Cilllah 482]

3 minutes ago, ECCK said:

Yeah, I stayed at Travelodge since it was close and recommended here. 

Looks like there's a few? Which one specifically? I will call them

 

Also who did you all fly with? Qantas seems expensive. Jetstar cheap but I worry they will cancel.

Edited May 18, 2020 by Cilllah

[ECCK 211]

31 minutes ago, Cilllah said:

Looks like there's a few? Which one specifically? I will call them

 

Also who did you all fly with? Qantas seems expensive. Jetstar cheap but I worry they will cancel.

The one near Martin Place. It's a short walk down the road to the consulate. 

 

I flew with Jetstar and Virgin. They were both really full when I flew! I was surprised to see so many people flying to be honest. 

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

55 minutes ago, Cilllah said:

Did you stay the night in Sydney as well?

My interview is on Thursday so I will fly down using Qantas on Wednesday I have booked Jetstar for my flight home as the timing was better so I hope they don't cancel :S 

 

[Harley999999 22]

i flew with virgin, and i got a hotel at Megaboom Sydney. its like 2 streets from the consulate. it was cheap and nice.  I ended up having to stay down there for a week before i could get a return flight.

[Cilllah 482]

4 hours ago, ECCK said:

The one near Martin Place. It's a short walk down the road to the consulate. 

 

I flew with Jetstar and Virgin. They were both really full when I flew! I was surprised to see so many people flying to be honest. 

Thanks! I will look at that one. Since my three year old is coming with me I want to make it as simple as possible. I am surprised that they were so full. Did you have to show any paperwork to fly or were you just allowed to? Not sure how strict they are with the lockdown etc! 

 

4 hours ago, Rosie_Emma91 said:

My interview is on Thursday so I will fly down using Qantas on Wednesday I have booked Jetstar for my flight home as the timing was better so I hope they don't cancel :S 

 

Oh do you mind letting me know how your interview and travel goes as I am not long after you?

 

4 hours ago, Harley999999 said:

i flew with virgin, and i got a hotel at Megaboom Sydney. its like 2 streets from the consulate. it was cheap and nice.  I ended up having to stay down there for a week before i could get a return flight.

Wow a week! I am hoping to just do the overnight  - especially with my three year old. I will look at that hotel too! Did you have nay issues flying or need to show any proof?

[Harley999999 22]

I had no trouble getting into NSW for the interview but i was required to apply for a border pass and have proof to reenter QLD.