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Can I upgrade an existing application from regular processing to urgent?

Sure thanks so much, I guess I can only call them tomorrow now as it's mid-night now? I'll be so relieved to know if this possibility exists!

I have applied for a passport for my infant relying on regular processing times. However, our travel situation has changed and we need to travel a bit sooner. Is it possible to change the existing application to urgent status by paying the extra fee? Will really appreciate if someone can tell!

Thanks a lot for the helpful response Scylla. Would you then say that applying for this purpose during Covid-19 is probably not a good idea? Really appreciate your help

I'm a PR holder and would like to apply for my mother to visit in June-July, on the pretext that my wife will be having a baby (and is a full time student) and we would need some extra care-giving help around the house. Do you think this would be a sound reason for an application to bring...

Hi yes, it is at the Sydney office. No update on my account yet. How about you?

Then they must have made some uniform changes to the online format

Has anyone in SS noted any changes on the format of their CIC page over time?

Hi, suddenly the format of my online application page has changed. It shows the "Last Updated" label at the very top of the page etc and there are a few other changes. Did any one have a similar experienc?

Hi I dunno, but they asked for my CV back in June. I dunno what else they need to do to my application now

Hi I saw a ghost update on my account two days ago but never got a message. Most people who get positive messages tend to get them 1 day after the ghost update? My application has been in security screening since May. I'm getting a bit worried about what that ghost update may have meant. Will be...

My application has been insecurity checks since May 28th too, so it's SS. Dunno how much longer it will take

Nothing for me either. Did you get gcms notes?

Guys any update on your applications?

when did your file go into ss?