How to Try and Speed up Grant Process

Hey there - I got some queries revolving around timing of the process, how applicant should go about the Australia Visa process so that things works well and fast, if possible. Many do not agree that there's anything that we can do from our side which may help in getting Australia Grant early! I, however, think differently!

I believe in logic of process when you have applied Visa after getting the invite - as this write up is based on how the Australia migration process flows, so if you are not aware of the same or want to know anything about migration process then check Process of getting PR for Australia. 

Now, after you have got invited and lodging the visa - steps to be done at your end are:
1. Filling up the form after clicking the 'Apply Visa' button
2. Paying the fees - at this point, you visa application is marked as submitted, not before paying the fees.
3. Logging in at the eVisa page and uploading the documents required.
4. Uploading the PCC
5. Getting done with Meds
6. Provide any missing doc or information asked by CO

For CO (Case Officer) - these are the steps; as we know it (not the fact):
1. Checking the points claimed by applicant and for what reasons.
2. Checking if the documents provided prove all the claimed points plus PCC (plus Form 80 or 1221 if required by CO).
3. CO asking anything missing from step 2
3. If CO deems necessary, asks for additional documents for proving the claimed points.
4. Checking the medical received and finalized status.
5. If medical missing - ask the applicant for the same.
6. Waiting for applicant's mail on asked documents for 28 days (maximum) from request
7. Checking the provided document
8. Giving the grant.

If you see - a whole other cycle will be involved if applicant misses any document from its side before getting CO allocated - which puts CO in waiting stage and most probably onto another case/applications. Now, if documents are provided after CO asks for them, it will still take CO a while to find time or logical halt at another case to get back to your application. Some COs, as applicants reported, would not check the provided documents until 28 days is not over (limit given for providing the documents)!

To avoid all these delays it is highly advised to provide all documents before CO is allocated!

I did this - uploaded each and everything before CO was on my case!
Even the form 80 (for all applicants in my application) - I uploaded it prior to assignment of CO; for 2 reasons:
1. I knew the form was big, hence wanted to give myself time to fill it right!
2. When I had form 80 as filled, so thought why not upload it also - to save the wait cycle period.

So, these are the things that can be followed to try and get your grant early; as by doing so - you remove several steps from the process as given above; hence shorter time - ta-daa. Its not rocket science, its just that you are making things easier for yourself and for CO also, who'll be happy if you have everything in place!

If you are going via agent, some agent tell these things - which are NOT true:
1. You should wait for CO to ask you before going for medicals.
2. You should wait for CO to ask you before starting PCC process.
3. You should wait for CO to ask you before completing and uploading Form 80.

These are not true; although in some countries, you can not go for PCC without getting the request for the same by CO - as they do not provide PCC without a letter from CO asking the same; then you would obviously have to wait!
Also, doing medicals as soon as possible would help getting medical finalized soon in case (God forbids) your medical is referred to MOC, for more information on this - check Migration Medical Page.

Hope this helps in correcting some wrong myths.
Best of Luck!!