Australian Embassy Appointment Wait Times

[Jen27062019 22]

17 hours ago, Gii said:

Yes, I spoke to someone and their interview was re-booked for the end of November, that was the earliest they could get. Just wanting to get a grasp of how delayed everything will be and if there's even a slither of chance that I would be able to get an interview for this year once my NOA2 is approved. Also had another person say that they got the notification that their paperwork was being sent to the Syd embassy, things are moving 🙂

Hi, I just emailed ustraveldocs and this was their response:

 

Thank you for your email.

We have yet to commence K1 visa interview scheduling. Once we do, our office will contact you.

Thank you,

Immigrant Visa Unit (cc)
U.S. Consulate General, Sydney

 

Can I ask who the person e-mailed to book the interview?

 

My case status has been ready since March.

Edited July 22, 2020 by Jen27062019

[Jen27062019 22]

On 7/18/2020 at 9:46 PM, Greenbaum said:

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[MissOphelia 50]

We filed in November and are now waiting for my interview. Last update on CEAC was July 9th saying that my case is "ready for my interview when scheduled" 

It would be great to even have  a proposed commencement date for interviews. We've been apart since October 😓

[Jen27062019 22]

8 minutes ago, MissOphelia said:

We filed in November and are now waiting for my interview. Last update on CEAC was July 9th saying that my case is "ready for my interview when scheduled" 

It would be great to even have  a proposed commencement date for interviews. We've been apart since October 😓

Have you paid the MRV fee?

[Reagbutts 4]

I read somewhere on here that Sydney only do K1 interviews one day per month? Does any one know if that’s true? 😒

this was before the pandemic 

[Redjlper 1]

I'd love to know if you guys hear anything, April filer so hoping for our NOA2 soon! Unfortunately my finance is in Victoria so hopefully the borders

 will open up for him to get to NSW by the time it's our turn. Good Luck to everyone! ❤️

Edited July 24, 2020 by Redjlper

[MissOphelia 50]

On 7/22/2020 at 7:45 PM, Jen27062019 said:

Have you paid the MRV fee?

Yes. About 3 months ago.

[AussieBoy87 14]

Question: Does anyone know if my appointment can be used as grounds to travel from Vic to NSW? Consulate is asking me whether I can schedule or attend due to COVID restrictions. 

Edited July 27, 2020 by AussieBoy87

[Gii 48]

42 minutes ago, AussieBoy87 said:

Question: Does anyone know if my appointment can be used as grounds to travel from Vic to NSW? Consulate is asking me whether I can schedule or attend due to COVID restrictions. 

That's a tough one, maybe reach out to your local MP? 

[Entheos 95]

51 minutes ago, AussieBoy87 said:

Question: Does anyone know if my appointment can be used as grounds to travel from Vic to NSW? Consulate is asking me whether I can schedule or attend due to COVID restrictions. 

Have you applied for a border permit yet?

 

My first point of call would be apply for it.  Do you have a date for your interview yet?  If you do I would get an application in and follow it up immediately.

 

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-covid-19-nsw-border-entry-permit

 

[Lelly 65]

On 7/27/2020 at 12:16 PM, AussieBoy87 said:

Question: Does anyone know if my appointment can be used as grounds to travel from Vic to NSW? Consulate is asking me whether I can schedule or attend due to COVID restrictions. 

Did you have any luck getting a border permit since posting this? 

[AussieBoy87 14]

19 hours ago, Lelly said:

Did you have any luck getting a border permit since posting this? 

No, I can't get a permit at all. 

[Lelly 65]

1 minute ago, AussieBoy87 said:

No, I can't get a permit at all. 

Oh really?! Can I ask what responses you've had from your attempts? As a Victorian who wants to try for an expedited interview I am curious (and also very stressed) about the VIC/NSW border situation. 

[AussieBoy87 14]

1 minute ago, Lelly said:

Oh really?! Can I ask what responses you've had from your attempts? As a Victorian who wants to try for an expedited interview I am curious (and also very stressed) about the VIC/NSW border situation. 

You will absolutely not get a permit. NSW does not class a visa interview as a legal matter, so you won't get one. I was told in explicit terms on the phone that I absolutely will not get a permit for my appointment.

 

So, does anyone know, how long does the embassy hold on to a visa case if you don't make an appointment? They won't answer me. 

[Lelly 65]

Just now, AussieBoy87 said:

You will absolutely not get a permit. NSW does not class a visa interview as a legal matter, so you won't get one. I was told in explicit terms on the phone that I absolutely will not get a permit for my appointment.

 

That's a shame because there is another member from this forum (different thread) who was told that her interview was in fact a legal reason to attend and was granted a permit and entered NSW last week. Upon entry they also determined her reason (interview) was valid. That's a shame if that has changed.