Online Applications

lotte · 08-11-2005, 06:03 PM

After having my skills assessed and getting sponsorship from South Australia, I only submitted my application to DIMA on the 22nd October. I used the online facility and think that it is very helpful! I have friends that applied using a paper application and they were always wondering if documents had arrived and didn't get assigned a case officer for over 6 weeks. With the online facility there is a list of all the documents you need to send and you can check that they have received them using an online enquiry service. I also got assigned my case officer after 5 days of applying. I just thought I would let everyone know how helpful I found the online facility and how it takes away the worry of whether or not they received documents through the post!

heather · 09-11-2005, 02:06 PM

Can I ask what type of visa you applied for. I have been online and it does not appear that you can apply for the 136/7 visa. Am I looking in the wrong place? Thanks

lotte · 12-11-2005, 01:15 PM

Hi Heather,

I applied for a skilled independent regional visa (SIR), subclass 495. I don't think you can apply for your visa online. When you go onto the main immigration website follow the links to the left of the page that says online information and if you can apply for your visa it will be listed there!

Hope that helps!

heather · 12-11-2005, 01:22 PM

Thanks Charlotte. I did look and see so form filling has started joy!!
Good luck with you application

Heather