MyOzStory
For migrants in Australia

You once searched for
someone just like you.

Waiting for a visa, wondering if your wait was normal. Share your story so the next person doesn't feel so lost — and see how your wait compares.

Share your story No name. No login. No email needed. Takes 2 minutes.

One real story

A student who became a permanent resident. Real steps, real dates.

From arrival to PR: about 4 years. Was that fast or slow? With enough stories, we'll all know.

Why share?

See real wait times

How long did a 485 really take? See real dates from real people — not guesses.

Stay private

No name. No contact details. Just your visa steps and dates.

Help each other

Your story helps the next person feel less alone. Their story helps you.

Add your story

Fill in what you can. Every field except your steps is optional.

Add the milestones you remember, with the month and year. This is the part that helps everyone.

How should your story be used?

We only collect your visa steps and dates. You can ask us to delete your story any time.

Thank you.

Your story is in. Because of you, the next person will know they're not alone.