Interviews in Australia set to be reduced with some cancelled

[ECCK 211]

1 minute ago, Rosie_Emma91 said:

Thank you! I hope it's not next Tuesday because I need my to get my medical done. Do you know how much notice they provide when setting up emergency appointments? 

From my experience and from what I've seen with other K1 emergency interviews, your interview is usually the week after they notify you. So if they get back to you this week, your interview is likely to be next week. Is your medical scheduled for Tuesday? I think you'll have enough to get that done before you have your interview. 

[Entheos 95]

5 minutes ago, Rosie_Emma91 said:

Thank you! I hope it's not next Tuesday because I need my to get my medical done. Do you know how much notice they provide when setting up emergency appointments? 

Great news getting an emergency interview!!!

 

based on the last one just a few posts above they were given one on the 12th. That was on the 7th.... so that’s about 5 days.

 

I suspect yours will be later than that... but I also assume it’s based on their limited capacity too. They’ll get you slotted in as soon as they can.

[Cilllah 476]

You're all talking about what is worrying me too. I am applying for my emergency interview but I don't want to do my medical until I know if I get it or not.

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

I just heard back from the embassy and they have scheduled my interview for Tuesday - I didn't think it would be that soon! I need to see if I can organise flights. The hard part is I haven't even done my medical yet

[Cilllah 476]

7 minutes ago, Rosie_Emma91 said:

I just heard back from the embassy and they have scheduled my interview for Tuesday - I didn't think it would be that soon! I need to see if I can organise flights. The hard part is I haven't even done my medical yet

Good luck! Have you booked your medical?

 

[ECCK 211]

6 minutes ago, Rosie_Emma91 said:

I just heard back from the embassy and they have scheduled my interview for Tuesday - I didn't think it would be that soon! I need to see if I can organise flights. The hard part is I haven't even done my medical yet

Oh wow! that is really quick! Maybe you could do the medical up in Sydney on the Monday? I think they'll understand given the short time frame. They can give you an approval pending your medical results. 

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

1 minute ago, ECCK said:

Oh wow! that is really quick! Maybe you could do the medical up in Sydney on the Monday? I think they'll understand given the short time frame. They can give you an approval pending your medical results. 

My medical is booked for Tuesday  @ECCK

 

I was really hoping I could get my medical done before because i will have to go into quarantine when I return from Sydney! 

 

I know i should be grateful to get an appointment but I feel so stressed about everything now! 

[ECCK 211]

Just now, Rosie_Emma91 said:

My medical is booked for Tuesday  @ECCK

 

I was really hoping I could get my medical done before because i will have to go into quarantine when I return from Sydney! 

 

I know i should be grateful to get an appointment but I feel so stressed about everything now! 

Are you able to rearrange the medical booking? You should call the consulate and see what they advise. It seems like they're doing interviews on Tuesdays and Thursday - maybe they can slot you in on Thursday? If you can't get through on the main consulate number, try 1300 139 399.  It's their visa enquiry phone line and they helped me get in touch with the sydney consulate. 

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

1 minute ago, ECCK said:

Are you able to rearrange the medical booking? You should call the consulate and see what they advise. It seems like they're doing interviews on Tuesdays and Thursday - maybe they can slot you in on Thursday? If you can't get through on the main consulate number, try 1300 139 399.  It's their visa enquiry phone line and they helped me get in touch with the sydney consulate. 

I tried that number and actually spoke to a person and they recommended I email through my request!

My medical can surely be re-arranged

Thanks for your help!

[ECCK 211]

3 minutes ago, Rosie_Emma91 said:

I tried that number and actually spoke to a person and they recommended I email through my request!

My medical can surely be re-arranged

Thanks for your help!

Yay! That’s great news!! Good luck at your interview! 

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

Is it okay to attend an interview without completing the medical? There is no way I can attend my medical before my interview so am I better off rescheduling my interview or going and doing my medical at a later date?

[Entheos 95]

5 hours ago, Rosie_Emma91 said:

Is it okay to attend an interview without completing the medical? There is no way I can attend my medical before my interview so am I better off rescheduling my interview or going and doing my medical at a later date?

I did read that you can do the interview if they are still waiting for the results to be sent... but not whether or not you are able to interview without the medical altogether.  I would try and call the consulate on Monday morning.... at least reply to their email with that question...

[Chad&Thalia 49]

@Rosie_Emma91my fiancé just had her medical last Tuesday and her results from the X-ray and blood test took a few days.  The consulate received her results the following Monday.  I just wanted to give you a recent example, if anyone else had quicker results I am sure they will chime in.  Best of luck and congrats on the interview, a delay is better than no interview.

[Cilllah 476]

Has anyone who flew to Sydney for their interview been forced to quarantine on arrival or are we free to walk out?

[Rosie_Emma91 38]

8 hours ago, Entheos said:

I did read that you can do the interview if they are still waiting for the results to be sent... but not whether or not you are able to interview without the medical altogether.  I would try and call the consulate on Monday morning.... at least reply to their email with that question...

Thank you so much for your reply! Unfortunately I have to reschedule my interview as there are no flights available (Brisbane to Sydney) - they have all sold out. I will get my medical done on Tuesday and try to get an interview for the week starting 18 May. It's so unfortunate 😌

 

@Cilllah I checked this website for state and border closures https://www.interstatequarantine.org.au/state-and-territory-border-closures/ 

I am from Queensland and once I return from Sydney I expect I will have to go into quarantine for 14 days but I have applied for an exemption on compassionate grounds. I am not sure if my exemption will be granted but I thought I would try.