JWD40 wrote:So I've now just had another licence application 'new licence' reach 'issued to service NSW for photo advice' just 28 days after they received it.
selaga wrote:For reference, target is 409 053 351 (NSW01) aka Sydney branch.
Hope that helps someone out there.
GojiraSteve wrote:JWD40 wrote:So I've now just had another licence application 'new licence' reach 'issued to service NSW for photo advice' just 28 days after they received it.
How does that happen!? Mines at 65 days and still hasn't moved!
GojiraSteve wrote:JWD40 wrote:So I've now just had another licence application 'new licence' reach 'issued to service NSW for photo advice' just 28 days after they received it.
How does that happen!? Mines at 65 days and still hasn't moved!
Pyroteq wrote:selaga wrote:For reference, target is 409 053 351 (NSW01) aka Sydney branch.
Hope that helps someone out there.
Nice, anyone know what the number for SSAA NSW hunting is?
Tried to get in contact with them but no luck today.
Gotta love the random hurdles the FAR throws in front of you.
JWD40 wrote:GojiraSteve wrote:JWD40 wrote:So I've now just had another licence application 'new licence' reach 'issued to service NSW for photo advice' just 28 days after they received it.
How does that happen!? Mines at 65 days and still hasn't moved!
Give them a call bud, if your application is in the system and has been listed as "NEW APPLICATION IN PROGRESS - NOT AUTHORISED FOR FIREARMS" for the past 65 days. Then something might be wrong with your application. Loads of applications more recent than yours have been approved now.
Alpha2 wrote:Mines at 41 days still saying “new application - not authorised for firearms” I guess they pick and choose who they approve and when
zhuk wrote:I spoke to a Sydney dealer last week who said there is a backlog of something like 900 PTAs atm...so you can imagine licensing would be banked up too
JWD40 wrote:zhuk wrote:And if your licence application is taking more than 50 days (excluding postage), there's something holding up your application.
GojiraSteve wrote:JWD40 wrote:zhuk wrote:And if your licence application is taking more than 50 days (excluding postage), there's something holding up your application.
Hey JWD40,
For someone whose app is now at 93 days (marked as "New Application in Progress - Not Authorised for Firearrms" effective 15/10/2018). Are you able to shed any light on what particular issues might cause the app to be held up?
I called the registry and just got the "high volumes of work" line...
Zeju wrote:Looking back to my form, when I submitted my application (paper application which I sent a day or two before they switched to online), everything was doubled checked by a couple of other people as well. It was standard A+B hunting & sport shooting, w/ SSAA as the club of choice. I supplied a photocopy of the SSAA letter and card as I didn't have access to a principal club official, but the form stated you can send in a photocopy or get a club official to sign it so I'm not really worried about the form. Just waiting for the good news, I hope.
lionet wrote:Mine is marked 'New Application in Progress' since 12 Oct 2018. Still the same to date.
I'm applying for Cate A and Cate B with reason HUNTING/TARGET SHOOTING. My supporting material is the letter from SSAA coz I'm told that was enough.
I think I might be close on setting the new waiting record here.
lionet wrote:I went from excited, to anxious, to agonized, to outrageous, to disappointed, to not feeling anything now Kinda like break up. Hope for nothing and they can't hurt you right?
lionet wrote:I'm not a citizen, just a permanent resident visa holder. Wonder I just happen to have the wrong last name, or my material was not enough, which they wouldn't tell me anyway.
JWD40 wrote:lionet wrote:Mine is marked 'New Application in Progress' since 12 Oct 2018. Still the same to date.
I'm applying for Cate A and Cate B with reason HUNTING/TARGET SHOOTING. My supporting material is the letter from SSAA coz I'm told that was enough.
I think I might be close on setting the new waiting record here.
There are a very small number of people who still haven't been issued a licence since application went in at the start of Aug. So you've still got a while to set some records
And yes, SSAA should have been enough.lionet wrote:I went from excited, to anxious, to agonized, to outrageous, to disappointed, to not feeling anything now Kinda like break up. Hope for nothing and they can't hurt you right?
summed it up pretty well. You can go do P650 shoots at some ranges. That might help the waitlionet wrote:I'm not a citizen, just a permanent resident visa holder. Wonder I just happen to have the wrong last name, or my material was not enough, which they wouldn't tell me anyway.
they'll tell you once they have finished their assessment. It's probably nothing man, they have probably just jumbled up your paperwork a few times and you've been unlucky. Hang in there!. Of the people who now have licenses, the longest I've seen someone have to wait is 148 days. I know that will hurt to hear. Hopefully things move quicker for you.
JWD40 wrote:There are a very small number of people who still haven't been issued a licence since application went in at the start of Aug. So you've still got a while to set some records
Mr48Volts wrote:Hi folks, mine was lodged on Oct 28 2018 and it’s been stagnant ever since, I’ve called a few times and have been given the backlog story, I was also told there was nothing wrong with my application, then last week I got a call (it went to voicemail) and the team member from FAR said they are only processing August 2018 applications now.
Mr48Volts wrote:I’ve never had a speeding fine, the worst I’ve had is a parking ticket.
Mr48Volts wrote:To say I’m frustrated is an understatement.
lionet wrote: You know man, I sent my application with Austrian Post Parcel Express. Cost me $10 but totally worth it because I sent out on 10 Oct and application was lodged on 12 Oct. Compare to other guys' unfortunate struggle with the mail, at that time I felt 'well it's not that bad at all, dodge the bullet there ' and was hoping to get myself a .22lr for xmas gift hahaha then it's a downward spiral from there. See how naive I was?
lionet wrote:As an immigrant I've no doubt dealt with a parade of government bureaucracy but this is by far one of the top 2. I also feel bad for the August guys. P650 shooting means booking and planning and weekends (I'm working full time during the week). And as I live in close suburb in Sydney any range is almost 1-hour drive from any direction. I just want to be able to blow off some steam off work in the evening
rookie wrote:hi all,
I just got made VALID - took me about 70 days as it was a paper-based application initially.
I requested manual forms 19 Nov 2018 (via website). They took a while to arrive but did everything to send in my application so FAR registered as receiving it second week in December. This process took 24 days - the new online process will save new applicants this time (I sent mine in via Reg Post).
The 28 day waiting period ended on a Monday and by the following Saturday morning the FAR online status check changed to "Referred to Service NSW" (34 days since application received).
On that same Saturday, I went to the nearest ServiceNSW registry to get photo done and was told I need physical letter as they need to send that letter back to FAR
Received photo advice letter the following Friday (40 days since application) and photo taken Saturday. Photo licence arrived during the following week later on Wednesday (45 days) but at this stage the online FAR check still said "Referred to ServiceNSW".
Called FAR on Friday as the status had not changed. They said whilst we see "Referred to ServiceNSW", on their side they see multiple status changes occurring each which have a delay (sounded like it's done overnight). These statuses include ServiceNSW acknowledging they've received advice - that I got photo taken (maybe others like they've printed the photo, posted the photo, who knows).
She did indicate that once you get the photo advice you are licenced, however, I wouldn't be able to lodge a PTA until the computers all sync up. She said they knew it was a problem and they've raised improving it - it really was due to the integration process annd the sync of computers needing to occur in batches (in separate sequential events by the sounds of it - like they couldn't do a series of events all in one night).
Anyway, overnight that same Friday, the status changed to "VALID" and on that Saturday I was still not able to submit PTAs. The following day, however, all was resolved. I am now able to submit an application (which I made a mistake in one already .... .. will post a separate question).
So bear that in mind, when ServiceNSW say it takes 10 days to get your photo licence, whilst you may receive the photo licence quickly the computers still took about 8 days to sync up. Interesting in this step, the snail mail method beat the electronic method. Anyway, since the date the application was received it's been 49 days (7 weeks) however the licence issue date was the date I took the photo.
Looking back, it was a relatively smooth process but it was a hard wait as you read a lot of forum posts that indicate the horror waits others have experienced and you just don't know whether it's going to happen to you or not. I think the long waits from last year are probably related to the ServiceNSW / FAR online transition that appear to have went online first week in December, staff shortages at FAR and possibly increased workload from the amnesty.
Thanks to this forum - it's been a great read during the big wait and pretty educational. Hope I can contribute more over time.
Cheers
the team member from FAR said they are only processing August 2018 applications now
we're really busy call back in 30 mins message and then was hung up on
Assume it's going to be a while, and concentrate on things in life for a bit
rookie wrote:mate, sorry to hear you're in the place you're in Mr48Volts - especially because as you say, you haven't got any complicating history.
JWD40Assume it's going to be a while, and concentrate on things in life for a bit
Afterwards, you're going to be shooting every weekend