Kostya

The company I'm employed with is looking for Digital Project Managers for its Melbourne office and provides 457 visa sponsorship for the strong candidates. Information about the company is available at its website: https://balanceinternet.com.au/ . Position description and the selection criteria are available at https://www.balanceinternet.com.au/about/careers/digital-project-manager-melbourne/ . You can apply on the site. Should you have any questions, please PM or enquire using the contact details on the site. Cheers, Kostya

I checked acknowledgement letter again. In fact, it's not clear from the letter if I had to provide Form 80 for me only or for all applicants above 16. I've remembered the reason for me to fill forms for both of us. It was mentioned in checklist for paper-based application: I think that's for the case if they decide to arrange additional checks for partner as well.

1. They asked me to provide separate forms for me and wife. 2. It wasn't possible to certify proofs docs for me, I wrote some explanation on the last page of form... I provided some letters, postcards and so on. All the best!

I was lucky to secure an application at about 13-00 AEST and spent about 16 hours after that to upload all documents... So, I managed to upload all documents for me, my wife and our daughter (including PCCs, which I had prepared earlier), when system had been working little better. They recommend to wait for query for PCC, but it's also possible to get them in advance and front load them before such a query

Hi! Yes, generally I followed this checklist. However, I added some docs I had ready - Forms 1221 and 80 for me and spouse. And front loaded PCCs. I don't have CO for 175th. Otherwise I'd followed 175th way till end. Just have tried to make an appointment for meds. Clinic staff stated that they don't see my Health Request IDs. They don't see TRN for 190th visa as well. So made an appointment using my 175th TRN. Regards, Kostya

Hey! Some additional info from DIAC. I wrote a query to team 5 regarding medical examination procedures, difference in Visa lodgement officer and CO, about CO allocation terms. Their answer about CO allocation term is very formal, however, medicals clarification might be useful... I provide there answer below: So, the conclusions: 1. We got some obstacles with front loading of meds... They might be overcome by contacting the DIAC, However, it's not clear which ID they provided for me - from 175th or from 190th app. 2. Meds results from 175th app are suitable for 190th app. 3. Real CO allocation terms are not clear... Regards, Kostya.

Only 500 error.

No. There had been "Error 500" messages before successful attempt.

I was invited on 09/07/2012. There's no difference in points quantity for 190th visa. There the state decides whether to invite you or not. I've got 75 points for 190th. As far as I understand, there wasn't an invitation round today. Today was the first day when those who were invited earlier must have been allowed to lodge applications... Regards, Kostya.

I've managed to lodge 190th application this night (about 11-30 AEST). It's worth to know that they changed medical examination rules a little bit. There is a link "Organise your health examinations" in app for documents upload . The info is following: Regards, Kostya.

Hi Melanie! Thanks a lot for good wishes! Decided to go on with 190th. Have lodged it already :biggrin:. Really in rush because of work - I had to disclose my immigration plans and that in turn leaded to my close dismissal. Besides of that there are some other facts that make me do everything to speed up the process. All the best and speedy CO allocation and further processing! Regards, Kostya

I'll go on with 190th. I've got quite a complex situation when waiting is a problem for me. I lose money paying fee once more, but I also lose money in waiting. And unfortunately, there's no quite good estimation about waiting time. Who knows what will happen if DIAC will arrange one more invitation round for 189 in full capacity... So, I choose the fastest and most predictable (I hope:)) way. Regards, Kostya

Unfortunately, yes. I'll have to pay again...

Have gotten a letter from DIAC just now: So, it's 18 hours and a half to go!!!

Hi! I have 175th application lodged and I asked DIAC for clarification about way of lodgement of 190 application (have got an invitation already). A quotation from their answer is given below. Cheers!