Australian Embassy Appointment Wait Times

[AussieBoy87 14]

8 minutes ago, Lelly said:

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. 

I was told by three separate people a visa interview was not a valid reason to enter.

[Entheos 95]

10 minutes ago, AussieBoy87 said:

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. 

Ok... glad I’m not the only one who isn’t getting a response out of them. Been a week since I heard from them last...

[Lelly 65]

4 minutes ago, AussieBoy87 said:

I was told by three separate people a visa interview was not a valid reason to enter.

That is disappointing that that has changed now I guess.

 

Above is the thread I was referring to. I am wondering if it all changed after what happened in that article (someone from VIC breached quarantine requirements when going for interview in NSW and it was then said that applying for visa was not a valid reason).

 

[zochu 255]

21 minutes ago, 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.

 

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. 

I was told otherwise and I was allowed to enter. I was checked off by NSW health and NSW police when I arrived in NSW from Melbourne. Not sure if that’s because we were stage 3 and now we are in stage 4. 

I had significant supporting documentation too. 

Edited August 3, 2020 by zochu

[AussieBoy87 14]

Just now, zochu said:

I was told otherwise and I was allowed to enter. I was checked off by NSW health and NSW police when I arrived in NSW from Sydney. Not sure if that’s because we were stage 3 and now we are in stage 4. 

That aside, can anyone answer my question?

[zochu 255]

1 minute ago, AussieBoy87 said:

That aside, can anyone answer my question?

12 months and then they send it back to USCIS

[AussieBoy87 14]

Just now, zochu said:

12 months and then they send it back to USCIS

Many thanks.

[Botoole 17]

Just got DQ'd today -next step interview scheduling so keen to hear how guys go. I live in Sydney which makes it a bit easier (from a Covid travel-restricted perspective) but I'm still quite pessimistic regarding timing and fully anticipating a major backlog that they'll schedule before getting around to me! Haven't heard of anyone DQ'd and scheduled other that end of Nov interview date someone shared! 😕

[NinjaChicken 5]

28 minutes ago, Botoole said:

Just got DQ'd today -next step interview scheduling so keen to hear how guys go. I live in Sydney which makes it a bit easier (from a Covid travel-restricted perspective) but I'm still quite pessimistic regarding timing and fully anticipating a major backlog that they'll schedule before getting around to me! Haven't heard of anyone DQ'd and scheduled other that end of Nov interview date someone shared! 😕

 

We've been waiting to be scheduled since early March, so unfortunately it's going to be quite a back log, I'm afraid   I suspect they will be under-staffed as well.

[Entheos 95]

58 minutes ago, Botoole said:

Just got DQ'd today -next step interview scheduling so keen to hear how guys go. I live in Sydney which makes it a bit easier (from a Covid travel-restricted perspective) but I'm still quite pessimistic regarding timing and fully anticipating a major backlog that they'll schedule before getting around to me! Haven't heard of anyone DQ'd and scheduled other that end of Nov interview date someone shared! 😕

Most CR/IR applicants who request the paperwork to be expedited to NVCexpedite@state.gov seem to get a pretty good outcome.  K-1's are few and far between.

[AliceH155 1]

@Entheos any word back from the consulate yet for an interview? Am considering requesting to expedite on our case too and wondering about the timeline from reaching the consulate. All the best!

 

 

 

[Broadford 19]

Hey everyone how do you actually book an interview (I know there currently not conducting them, just want to know for when the time comes) I’ve got the noa2 and  nvc case number (case is sitting at the nvc) and I’ve paid my interview fee and completed my ds 160 (I feel like I’ve jumped the gun here though) is there anything else I need to do or anyone I need to contact?

 

[Entheos 95]

11 hours ago, AliceH155 said:

@Entheos any word back from the consulate yet for an interview? Am considering requesting to expedite on our case too and wondering about the timeline from reaching the consulate. All the best!

 

 

 

Currently in wait mode...been a bit of back and forth.  I know they have the paperwork... but should know more very soon hopefully!!!

 

10 hours ago, Broadford said:

Hey everyone how do you actually book an interview (I know there currently not conducting them, just want to know for when the time comes) I’ve got the noa2 and  nvc case number (case is sitting at the nvc) and I’ve paid my interview fee and completed my ds 160 (I feel like I’ve jumped the gun here though) is there anything else I need to do or anyone I need to contact?

 

Under normal circumstances the paperwork would have shipped out to the consulate within a couple of weeks of your case number being created.  Obviously that’s not happening as normal...depending on your situation you MAY qualify for an expedite...however that will require a back and forth between he NVC and the Consulate a couple of times to get your case heard... and it’ll need to be a fairly valid reason unfortunately due to how it’s being processed at the moment.

 

You’ve got your DS-160 and MRV done, so I would get the I134 and supporting docs underway if you haven’t already.  Maybe get them signed and dated closer to your appointment.  What happens is that The consulate will email you/your fiancé(e) once they receive your packet from the NVC.  If you haven’t already, update your email addresses with the NVC so that once it ships you both get the email, and once it arrives YOU get the email.... then you’ll send them back your DS-160 and MRV conformations numbers, plus case number, name and email and they will reply to you with an appointment date/time.

 

Hope that helps.  Reach out if you need!  

[AliceH155 1]

Fingers crossed for you @ entheos hope you hear soon! 

 

[Broadford 19]

@Entheos Thank you very much for the reply, was a great help! I've just started over thinking about the process and was sure I was missing something haha. But I'm all on track on my end until the embassy reopens, my fianceé is currently working on the I134, updated letter of intent and hopefully mailing out in the coming weeks.
If you don't mind me asking what grounds did have you attempted your expedition on?