Condo

Condo, on 2011-02-25 04:04:58, said:

You obviously didnt read the link I posted a few posts back from the Immigration Service Charter,

This actually supports what has been said.

However this is the limit that they have set within which to process applications from all countries. Having read a little deeper it seems that other countries have longer processing times than Thailand and some shorter. The processing times we talk about here is the average time taken for applications in Thailand as related to us by members and as was written on the Immigration website, that time is roughly 3 months. Upto this time there have been only a few instances where the applications have dragged out beyond 6 months that we have heard about here.

Regards the two applications you assisted with, the first one falls into the average, the second one is starting to extend out a bit (still within the charter limits though). By whose standard was the application deemed to be complete and in full, was it yours or Immigrations? Each application is judged on its own merits and if immigration are not happy with something, even what has been said at interview, then the process can take longer than the average.

Finally, I have never said that I was an expert and sometimes I get it wrong, as do the experts from time to time. At least I can put my hand up and admit my mistakes.

And who do you work for?

scrubs, on 2011-02-24 21:49:42, said:

I stand corrected then....and thanks for pointing it out.

You are the first person in over 5 years that I have heard of take that course.

Condo, on 2011-02-24 19:27:32, said:

Nope.....wouldnt be able to make comments here if I did.

Lets just say that I have been commenting on visa enquiries here for a long time, while in my job I may touch on visa/immigration issues, I am by no means a professional agent or immigration worker.

Scrubs, in answer to your original post.

1) 6 months worth of payslips and/or your income tax return ststement should suffice, letter from employer is good suporting evidence but not essential.

2) letters, photos, and money transfers are all good, my wife kept a book with our SMS messages written out in it. What you have is probably enough but anything you have that adds strength can be used. Bearing in mind the Stat decs and your two relationship statements are also part of that evidence.

3) I wouldnt recommend lying about the heart condition....You should always answer any questions that the Embassy asks honestly

4) The new permanent visa processing centre is in Brissy....that may have something to do with the floods. The process time is still roughly 3 months for Offshore applications at this time, Onshore applications may take longer as partner separation is not an issue.

Condo, on 2011-02-24 17:41:16, said:

This has been discussed in another thread here and can not be confirmed...therefore we still go by the Immigration website guidelines. It has previously been a rumour that popped its head up here a couple of years ago.

As it has been discussed, Personally I dont see the need to rehash it on this thread.