Australia: fly out Friday, still don't have visa

[dailordasailor]

Good morning,

Supposed to fly out this friday evening for 6 days hunting buffalo in northern territory. I already have the firearms license and associated paperwork complete and in hand but honestly didnt know needed a visa until kind of last minute. 100% my fault but was happy to hear its on an app and very quick turnaround. Wife and i applied Sunday night, she got hers back in 10 minutes but i had to submit more paperwork on mine. As a 19 year old in college, had a little kerfuffle with the law which doesn't even show up on background checks (have had pistol permit in 4 states) but when Visa app asked i of course made them aware of it. Did same with Australian firearm permits and wasn't a problem.

I got confirmation of submittal sunday night but haven't heard anything since. Tried "tracking" progress online with no luck and called their embassy in Houston which gave me australian number to call tonight. Calling for help on the phone i dont have alot of faith in so reaching out for help or guidance. What am i missing? Who should i be calling for help?

Thanks,
Dale

 

[Kudubull]

Dale,

Call me [redacted]

I went through this exact thing last year, but knew I needed to be. I needed a visa.

Chris P.
New Orleans, LA.

 

[dailordasailor]

visa came through at 8am this morning. phew!

 

[BRICKBURN]

 

[Kudubull]

Awesome! I know the feeling!