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I think our visa application will be referred to the VACCU as my husband has a few cautions on his police check, I believe this could take up to 6months whilst they do check I will check the ceiling listings my husband is a carpenter. I declared his convictions on his application but he had forgotten about cautions he got when he was 16years old which I didn't declare on our application I have done a statement for this now I hope doesn't go against our application, praying.. x

@barrystock. Just reading in similar position did you get your visa grant?

Hi all, so week 15 for us yesterday received our letter to let us know they have received and acknowledged all our documents so from here it be further info or possible grant. How are you all doing with your applications anyone had theirs granted :-)

What a relief once it was all done after all the paperwork:rolleyes: i hope so to, im hoping no more documentation is required from us and it be the grant we have been waiting for! Were are you heading to Jenna? x

Hi All, Lodged our Visa for NSW early dec, medicals front loaded and police checks submitted late Dec, just wondered if anyone on a similar time frame I have read it can be up few months before being granted thought I start a timeline for all us waiting eagerly for our Grants :wub:

Thanks b, we had 55points plus 5 for nomination. Husband is a joiner x

We have 55points plus 5 for state nomination my husband is a joiner, what is your occupation. It came alot quicker then expected I thought be a few months x

Hi, we got our invitation in a week and a half! So pleased were on the last stage now just waiting on police certificates which should be this week been a long process but to finally be here feels amazing

Sounds really positive! Timeframe sounds great from when you submitted your EOI! Hoping ours runs as smoothly I have seen a lot of 457job for carpenter/ joiners. That is great news I wasn't sure how was in Newcastle for tradies as we had few offers Sydney way but again like you we don't want to go to a big city type!! We have friends in Perth also we talk to regularly, they love oz and have never looked back, I'm not sure about job sito there right now but NSW looks great and plenty work..Were are u from in UK were down south, we have keep in touch let u know when we head out for us be next year ;-)

Hi, we submitted an EOI on Monday occupation Joiner 331213 with 55 + 5 points just wondering if anyone has submitted same and how long can be till receive an invitation, my OH didn't do the English test but has 55points plus the 5Points for state nomination, his trade is on the priority skilled list also.:rolleyes:

Hi Kev, Hope you don't mind me jumping on your post. We are in similar situation to you still in UK submitted our EOI on Monday my husband is a joiner, looking at a 190 to NSW. How long roughly did NSW take to send you invitation to apply? How are you finding Newcastle husband been offered a job in Sydney we was unsure what to do or head Newcastle as heard nice and more affordable for a young family, we have 2 children also. We have a company called Hays recuirting experts worldwide a lady called Lucy (pm if you like her email) She is originally from sydeny and deals with tradies work in NSW. How are you and your wife finding it all?? We been in the Visa process a year now lots of up and downs with it all!! But glad we got our EOI submitted now..!

Hey, finally got our letter from TRA we had bit pressure weither we was going to get due to evidence but we have so pleased hope everyone got their letter!

I wouldn't lodge your EOI until you receive your PTA letter, immigration could reject your visa I have been advised it has happened before. They could easily say your husband has only been qualified since his positive skills assessment which I know not the case the letter helps to back up the years experience your oh has..

Yes there is plenty work yes my husband was in talks with a company they offered us a 457 visa but was based in Sydney and I didn't want to go there also they are a state that charges schools fees on a 457, so will contact them once we have our PR visa but we have few companies and a recruitment lady who said she wants help us out ;-) yes She starts in September she already goes to the nursery there we hoping we have the Visa by the end of the year and looking to go new year time get Christmas out the way etc, we are from Staines near Heathrow. We have keep in touch on this thread :wink: heading same way.. How is your family my mum and dad are being great my in laws however are putting pressure on us as they don't want us to go think there going miss the grandchildren but I know the children will benefit so much more and be better for them.. its hard isn't it?

Hey I have 2 children also my boy is 7 and my little girl is 4, I know what you mean with the starting school here. We are with Go Matilda they have been really good with us, was your husband a cabinet maker does he have a job lined up or are you getting over there and then looking for work? Where about in the UK are you from? :smile: