Hello!
A few questions came up in the last few threads. Here is my attempt at the answers:
1) What is RPRF?
Right of Permanent Residents Fee (RPRF). This is different from the initial application processing fee paid to CIO Sydney. The RPRF may be paid either at the time of the submission of the full application or at any other stage before the issue of visa. It is only for applicants above 18. I have paid it with my full documentation. The visa office typically requests for it at the time of or after the approval of medical.
2) What is 2nd AOR - How does this relate to the change in e-case status to 'Received by Visa Office'?
2nd AOR is the Acknowledgement of Receipt of the full documents by the Visa Office. The New Delhi visa office sends a hardcopy letter (postal regular mail) which mentions a new file number, typical processing time at the visa office (which is 8 months), and a few bar code labels that quote the new file number. The bar code labels are to be affixed on any communication (document) that we do henceforth with the local visa office concerning our immigration file number. The status of e-case reflects exactly this. 'Received by Visa Office'. Typically, the 2nd AOR comes within 12-15 days of receipt of documents. The e-case status just about changes a few days around the same time. The 2nd AOR from New Delhi does not come in e-mail.
3) What happens next?
Well, if we are found to be eligible, the Visa office starts to process our application. That's when the e-case status changes to 'In Process' and it stays the same until the end of the Medicals. During this time, we may receive requests from the Delhi office for additional documents and a request for Medicals. Typically, the applicants of April/May/June haven't hit the 'In process' status is anything less than 3 months.
Hope these answers solve some of the queries!
Wishing the best to everyone in this group.
Regards,
STS
