asifh15 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 18:49, Andy_ said: Repeating my question to Pakistani applicants: Does anyone here only organised English Nikahnamas at their wedding? We signed 2 copies of the English one during our Nikah - one each for he bride and the groom. We did not bother with an Urdu one.Now the AHC has asked us to provide an Urdu version of the Nikahnama as well, which we do not have. Has anyone experienced this? Hi Andy English and Urdu are both written on the same Nikah Nama? If yours only had English and this nikah nama is officially approved by Pakistan Govt then you should be ok in advising you only did the English one. Worse case you can ask the person who did the Nikah to make the urdu one for you. Also just a curious question.....is Andy your real name? if yes have you married someone from Pak? you can choose not to answer these and it is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asifh15 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 On 4/30/2018 at 14:23, Nemesis said: We were told to expect 18 months to 2 years HI Nemesis Thanks for sharing this. Can you please tell how long ago were you told of this wait time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasj Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 5 hours ago, Andy_ said: @Hasj if you don't mind me asking, whats the procedure to apply for a sponsored tourist visa? Is it online or do you need to submit paperwork to some Human Affairs office in Australia? How long of a visa did they apply for your spouse? Did they ask you to put down a bond deposit? @Andy It's the same as the normal tourist visa you have to do it online using your immi account but you have to select the family sponsor option. And for the bond it varies from case to case like in my case they didn't ask for the bond. I asked for 6 months visa but they granted 3 months only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Salman Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I am in Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khan Salman Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 And the problem is I don't know anyone here to an extent to witness Form 888 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_ Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 6 hours ago, asifh15 said: Hi Andy English and Urdu are both written on the same Nikah Nama? If yours only had English and this nikah nama is officially approved by Pakistan Govt then you should be ok in advising you only did the English one. Worse case you can ask the person who did the Nikah to make the urdu one for you. Also just a curious question.....is Andy your real name? if yes have you married someone from Pak? you can choose not to answer these and it is ok. I am Pakistani and so is my wife :). The Nikkahnama is available in either English or Urdu. You can choose either language or have one each in both. My wife and I are more comfortable in English so we chose only the English ones. We also thought it would be easier for the visa as we'd be spared the need to translate an Urdu Nikahnama. I realise this doesn't sound like a big deal and I should just explain to the case officer this fact. But you know how illogical case officers can be so I just want to be extra careful so is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver27 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 (edited) Hey, My visa was granted yesterday Applying from the U.K. Applied: 11th Feb 2018 Granted: 8th May 2018 Granted 100 visa as well Want to say that this forum was very helpful to me, so thank you to all who contribute! Edited May 9, 2018 by oliver27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_ Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 5 minutes ago, oliver27 said: Hey, My visa was granted yesterday Applying from the U.K. Applied: 11th Feb 2018 Granted: 8th May 2018 Granted 100 visa as well Congrats buddy. Extremely envious of the preferential treatment the High Commission in UK is giving to its applicants. All the best for your life in sunny Australia . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 49 minutes ago, oliver27 said: Hey, My visa was granted yesterday Applying from the U.K. Applied: 11th Feb 2018 Granted: 8th May 2018 Granted 100 visa as well Want to say that this forum was very helpful to me, so thank you to all who contribute! Congratulations! Did you get any requests for additional information or was it granted straight away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moji Jalinousi Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, oliver27 said: Hey, My visa was granted yesterday Applying from the U.K. Applied: 11th Feb 2018 Granted: 8th May 2018 Granted 100 visa as well Want to say that this forum was very helpful to me, so thank you to all who contribute! Congratulations buddy , all the best for your life buddy ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver27 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, Jon the Hat said: Congratulations! Did you get any requests for additional information or was it granted straight away? I was requested medical and police form. Then a statement about past convictions. Then the police dept in U.K. requested my authorisation to verify my statement. All of our relationship evidence was fine, but did submit a lot of stat decs from family and friends and a lot of other evidence that clearly indicates we’d been in a relationship for a number of years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Askem81 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Congratulations Oliver 27! ??We lodged my husband’s visa about 3 weeks ago - can’t wait! How long before a case officer was allocated for you? We have lodged a complete application, have been married for 8 years, kids etc...I hope ours is as quick! Enjoy Aus!! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon the Hat Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I'm at 52 days since submission, medical done and clear, UK police checks done and clear, waiting on AFP certificate to arrive in the post for about 3 weeks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasj Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 7 hours ago, Khan Salman said: And the problem is I don't know anyone here to an extent to witness Form 888 The below note is on Form 888 i hope that helps Note: If the visa applicant is outside Australia and is unable to have an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident complete this form, any person who knows the applicant and their partner or fiancé(e) may also complete this form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oliver27 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Askem81 said: Congratulations Oliver 27! ??We lodged my husband’s visa about 3 weeks ago - can’t wait! How long before a case officer was allocated for you? We have lodged a complete application, have been married for 8 years, kids etc...I hope ours is as quick! Enjoy Aus!! ? Thank you! Case Officer was assigned quickly, about 2 weeks I think. Again, applying from UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Min Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Sooooo excited. Hubbies 309 & 100 visa granted today!!!! Applied 26th Feb (in the UK) Now the fun begins, any removal company recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aisha00! Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Alhumdulilah hubby's 309 visa granted I couldn't beilieve my eyes i was waiting for them to interview my hubby (applicant) they interviewed me only (Sponsor) and granted visa this was really strange to me DOL 31st july 2017 DOI : 7th may 2018 ( sponsor) GRANT date : 9.May 2018 total 9 months 9 days Soo happpyyyyy !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moji Jalinousi Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 12 minutes ago, Aisha00! said: Alhumdulilah hubby's 309 visa granted I couldn't beilieve my eyes i was waiting for them to interview my hubby (applicant) they interviewed me only (Sponsor) and granted visa this was really strange to me DOL 31st july 2017 DOI : 7th may 2018 ( sponsor) GRANT date : 9.May 2018 total 9 months 9 days Soo happpyyyyy !! Alhumdulilah mate , congratulations pls prayer for me , I applied 24 July 2017 But no news yet ,, no call for interview or call for medical just wait wait I have little bit stress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatim Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 16 minutes ago, Aisha00! said: Alhumdulilah hubby's 309 visa granted I couldn't beilieve my eyes i was waiting for them to interview my hubby (applicant) they interviewed me only (Sponsor) and granted visa this was really strange to me DOL 31st july 2017 DOI : 7th may 2018 ( sponsor) GRANT date : 9.May 2018 total 9 months 9 days Soo happpyyyyy !! Congratulations i am happy for u, i applied also on 24th july, interview done and submited additional documents still waiting for the grant ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moji Jalinousi Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 3 hours ago, Fatim said: Congratulations i am happy for u, i applied also on 24th july, interview done and submited additional documents still waiting for the grant ??? Hi @Fatim When did you go to the interview? And did you sent medical ? I applied 24 of July like you but not interview not medical yet ,,, I applied from Iran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatim Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 56 minutes ago, Moji Jalinousi said: Hi @Fatim When did you go to the interview? And did you sent medical ? I applied 24 of July like you but not interview not medical yet ,,, I applied from Iran Sorry @Moji i applied on june i made mistake DOL: 24th june 2017 Medical: 10 oct 2017 DOI at AHC in Ghana: 8th march 2018 additional doc my daughter birth certificate she is only 9 months: 19th march 2018 my daughter medical: 21st April 2018 i applied from Guinea i have not been lucky yet to be granted yet just a bit stress waiting since, maybe becoz i applied from Africa or maybe my baby is included that it is why it taking long ??? dnt worry your case may be different i have seen applicant submited their medical on the 10th or 11th months and a week later got interview and 2days later was granted the visa.... Praying for all of us to be granted soon ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilly23 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hi, In previous posts, I've seen CO asking to provide Nikah Nama in Urdu and English both. We have in Urdu so we need to translate it in English. Could somebody advise from where English translation can be done and will it need to be attested as well? Thanks. Lilly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_ Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 3 minutes ago, Lilly23 said: Hi, In previous posts, I've seen CO asking to provide Nikah Nama in Urdu and English both. We have in Urdu so we need to translate it in English. Could somebody advise from where English translation can be done and will it need to be attested as well? Thanks. Lilly. It can easily be done at your local Kachehri. There's dozens of agents sitting on the streets of a kachehri who translate the document for you and get it stamped from a Translator and Notary Public. They'll know the process - just show up to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_ Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 12 hours ago, Aisha00! said: Alhumdulilah hubby's 309 visa granted I couldn't beilieve my eyes i was waiting for them to interview my hubby (applicant) they interviewed me only (Sponsor) and granted visa this was really strange to me DOL 31st july 2017 DOI : 7th may 2018 ( sponsor) GRANT date : 9.May 2018 total 9 months 9 days Soo happpyyyyy !! That's awesome Aisha, congrats. All the best to your husband and you for life's new phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hasj Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 13 hours ago, Aisha00! said: Alhumdulilah hubby's 309 visa granted I couldn't beilieve my eyes i was waiting for them to interview my hubby (applicant) they interviewed me only (Sponsor) and granted visa this was really strange to me DOL 31st july 2017 DOI : 7th may 2018 ( sponsor) GRANT date : 9.May 2018 total 9 months 9 days Soo happpyyyyy !! Many congratulations and best of luck with your life together in OZ. I'm hoping that my wife gets her grant soon In Sha Allah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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