benthomas010 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Looks as though there isn't a November thread yet so thought I'd start one. Lodged on 1st November.. expecting some action early 2015, Jan / Feb. We are planning to activate in July as that's when my wife's PCC expires. Applied as an accountant - me the main applicant with 60 points, joined by my wife nd daughter. Only potential problem I can see is my Wife is Indonesian which is a high risk country, and my daughter has dual british and Indonesia nationality.. I don't know if that makes her high risk or not. Indonesia seems to be quick turning around whatever it is they ask for in high risk cases so it shouldn't cause too much of a hold up. So.. who else lodged in November? Be good to keep a track on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Paid the application fee on the 4th November and have uploaded the points-based documents (IELTS/skills assessment) and started uploading the de-facto documents. :-) I will complete uploading everything at the weekend and will upload the completed Form 80s for both myself and my partner as well. No plans to front load medicals or security clearance documents, although we have the latter we thought that we would just do those once requested by a Case Officer. We are applying onshore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthomas010 Posted November 7, 2014 Author Share Posted November 7, 2014 Medicals booked for next weekend..also sorting out UK PCC this weekend. Wife's Indonesian PCC done back in July.. :-) I've been dreaming about this for years and its finally happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Is there a way of uploading these documents in batches rather than one at a time? The amount of de-facto evidence we have is incredible. :-) I suspect we will front-load after all, at least prior to CO allocation. PCCs for UK and Australia already uploaded as well as all the points stuff and a lot of de-facto supporting evidence. Still, a lot to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozmaniac Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Is there a way of uploading these documents in batches rather than one at a time? The amount of de-facto evidence we have is incredible. :-) I suspect we will front-load after all, at least prior to CO allocation. PCCs for UK and Australia already uploaded as well as all the points stuff and a lot of de-facto supporting evidence. Still, a lot to do! Don't make the mistake of overwhelming your CO with too much de facto evidence. Perhaps if you list on here what you intend submitting, we can advise if you could safely omit some ot it e.g. dozens of photos are always a waste of (everyone's) time as they prove nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gullu Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I am newbe over here. I received EOI invitation last month and I will lodge my application in a week or two. So I am on same ship aka "November Lodge Gang" :biglaugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vijesh123 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 lodged Nov 4th.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gullu Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Does any anyone know estimated time of CO allocation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthomas010 Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Around 2 - 3 months for CO recently.. often if you front load everything you will get direct grant.. You'll usually only hear from a CO if they need more info and have queries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mol Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hey everyone.. I lodged my EOI today for 189 visa with a total of 65 points as social worker...Hoping to receive invite in the next rounds. Skills assessment.: 19/09 Ielts results: 14/11 EOI: 15/11 I have all my police checks and I am going to book my medical as soon as I lodge ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gullu Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I am from Pakistan which is a HR (High Risk) country. What is processing time for such countries? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arashi17 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I lodged my application on Nov 13th. Frontloaded all documents, including Form 80. Cheers, 189 |133211 |60 Pts |IELTS: L9.0 R8.5 W7.0 S7.0 Overall 8.0 |EA Positive Assessment: Sept 2014 |EOI: 30th Sept 2014 |Invitation: 13th Oct 2014 |Visa Lodgement: 13th Nov 2014 |Waiting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliceb59 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Me and my partner lodged our application on November 15th... waiting to hear from CO :-) We're offshore but recently lived in Oz for 4 years - I'm guessing we'll still have to pay heaps for the medicals? Agh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Already lodged (Nov 4th) and supplied Form 80 and police checks for UK and Australia as onshore. Medicals booked for this Friday now going for a direct grant. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I might as well add myself to this thread! Applied last night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Mol, you can either do your medical BEFORE you lodge, or wait until you CO requests you to AFTER you lodge. To the best of my knowledge, you can't get the HAP ID you need otherwise. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benthomas010 Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 Mol, you can either do your medical BEFORE you lodge, or wait until you CO requests you to AFTER you lodge. To the best of my knowledge, you can't get the HAP ID you need otherwise. Someone please correct me if I'm wrong. You can do it once you lodge - and prior to being requested. You can get a HAP ID at any time before or during the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon ginger Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 just lodged the 189. onshore 60 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milliem Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Lodged on 14th November. Onshore. Everything front loaded. now for a wait :dull::SLEEP::dull: Millie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgarlo Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I lodged my application on Nov 13th. Frontloaded all documents, including Form 80. Cheers, 189 |133211 |60 Pts |IELTS: L9.0 R8.5 W7.0 S7.0 Overall 8.0 |EA Positive Assessment: Sept 2014 |EOI: 30th Sept 2014 |Invitation: 13th Oct 2014 |Visa Lodgement: 13th Nov 2014 |Waiting... With your IELTS results you will only get 10 points as you have to get 8 in them all to be classed as group 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srh82 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Are we looking at January before we see any action? @arashi17 are you claiming 10 points for IELTS? You need all 8s or higher to claim 20 points. You've still potentially got time to do a re-sit if need be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Hi guys!! this is my first post! I sent my application on the 20th. I did the medicals last friday with my partner and I´m now translating a whole bunch of documents (I`m from Argentina). Is there any chance that the processing time would be longer than 3 months which is the time stated by DIAC?? Cheeersss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieMay24 Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 Someone posted yesterday they've been waiting for 14 months. So yes, it can take longer than 3 months although 14 months seems a fairly rare occurrence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott F Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 (edited) Hi! I applied on the 4th Nov then did uploaded PCC and had my medical quickly after that. From looking at the October submittals, grants are being seen for mid October applications. Is the estimate 8 weeks for front loaded applications? Will the festive period hold up applications? Cheers. Edited December 11, 2014 by Scott F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asela Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I have lodged my VISA application on 04th Nov. Awaiting for allocating of a CO. I did not upload any docs except application. My agent told that we have to submit docs after allocate CO. Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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