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About Immigration & Visas

Welcome to the "Immigration & Visas" section!

BIG GINORMOUS DISCLAIMER
Per Australian law, only a registered migration agent can give legal advice concerning Australian immigration. Therefore, YDU cannot endorse any "advice" given anywhere on these forums; we can only give information. If you are completely confused about the immigration process, please consider consulting a professional. There is a list of Member-Recommended Migration Agents here.

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Immigration & Visas

Regular Forum Visa Processing Times
Are you applying for a visa to Australia? Use this forum to track your progress.
Note: Please read the Instructions before posting! Thanks.
Skilled – Independent (Migrant) Visa 175 May 19 2012, 01:48:58 AM, By Monkeyboy621
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Regular Onshore Partner VISA---Still waiting...10mths 2wk
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Regular 12 month cohabitation - de facto onshore
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which process is better?
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Seattle to Perth
Lauren 4 183
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Regular State Police Check
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Regular arrival in australia
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Regular FBI checks
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